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| Guidance Program | ||||||||
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Ottawa Elementary School has a full time guidance counselor available for all students in grades K-8. The main goal of the guidance program is to encourage and provide the positive and healthy development of every student and to offer support when something interferes with that process. Services provided include individual counseling and small group counseling including divorced group, self-esteem group, and anger management group. The counselor also teaches classroom activities, consults with staff and parents and does outside referrals when necessary.
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| School Supply List | ||||||||
| A school supplies list for grades 1-8 is sent home in the final grade card at the end of the year and will also be available before school begins. Students should have their supplies the first day of school if possible. | ||||||||
| Student Fees, Fines, and Charges | ||||||||
| Ottawa Elementary School charges specific workbook fees for each grade level. A price list for student workbooks will be sent home at the beginning of each school year. Parents may pay book-bills at the school office. Book-bills should be paid during the first two weeks of the school year and before workbooks are issued to the student. Fees may be waived in situations where there is financial hardship. Parents are to contact the building principal for information. All students will be issued several different items for their own use throughout the school year (i.e., textbooks, library books, art materials, etc.) Students are responsible for the items assigned to them. Students using school property and equipment can be fined for excessive wear and abuse of the property and equipment. There is a 5-cent/day charge for overdue library items. Late fines can be avoided when students return borrowed materials promptly. Their use may be needed by others. Failure to pay fines, fees, or charges may result in the withholding of grades and credits. |
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| Student Fund Raising | ||||||||
| Students participating in school-sponsored groups and activities will be allowed to solicit funds from other students, staff members, and members of the community in accordance with school guidelines. The following general rules will apply to all fund-raisers: A. Students involved in the fund-raiser are not to interfere with students participating in other activities in order to solicit funds. A. A student will not be allowed to participate in a fund-raising activity for a group in which s/he is not a member without the approval of the student’s counselor. A. No student should participate in fund-raising activities off school property without proper supervision by approved staff or other adults. A. No student may participate in a fund-raising activity conducted by a parent group, booster club, or community organization on school property without the approval of the principal. A. Parents have the final decision as to whether their child will participate in any fund raising activity. Students should not attempt to sell items at school that are not part of an approved Ottawa-Glandorf School’s sales project. No student is permitted to sell any item or service without the prior approval of the building principal. Violation of this may lead to disciplinary action. |
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| STUDENT VALUABLES | ||||||||
| Students are encouraged not to bring items of value to school. Items such as jewelry, expensive clothing, electronic devices and equipment, and the like, are tempting targets for theft and extortion. The school is not responsible for their safekeeping and will not be liable for any loss or damage to personal valuables. The possession of radios, CD/cassette/MP3 players, portable TV’s, pagers, cellular telephones and the like is prohibited in school. These items as well as other items that are not appropriate for school may be confiscated and the student may be subject to disciplinary action. |
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| Lockers | ||||||||
| Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will be issued lockers to store their coats and other belongings during the school year. The school authorities reserve the right to inspect and/or search student lockers at any time. Locks will not be permitted. Nothing will be permitted to be displayed on the outside of the lockers except items that are school related and/or have been approved in advance by the principal or dean of students. | ||||||||
| Meal Service | ||||||||
| The school participates in the National School Lunch Program and makes lunches available to students for a fee of $1.50. Ala Carte items are available. Students may also bring their own lunch to school to be eaten in the school’s cafeteria. No student will be allowed to leave the school premises during the lunch period. Applications for the school’s Free and Reduced-Priced Meal program are distributed to all students. If a student does not receive one and believes s/he is eligible, contact the school office and an application will be provided. |
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| Rules and Regulations for Lunch Grades 6, 7, &8 | ||||||||
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