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CHARACTER COUNTS

Excelsior Elementary school’s Character Education Program is called Character Counts. This program is centered on the Common vocabulary of six pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. These pillars will be part of daily classroom instruction and the school discipline policies. Students are recognized throughout the school year for actions that exemplify the six pillars.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

The purpose of the EES’s discipline policy, is to guide children to be people of character. We strive to improve student behavior rather than punish children for misbehavior. Teachers manage discipline problems in class, but inform families and the Principal when a child repeatedly fails to follow the school rules and instructions.

FIGHTING/STEALING/SWEARING

Students that have challenges such as fighting, stealing and swearing, parents will be called in and disciplinary actions will be taken. In the event that there is no change in the child’s behavior, that child will be expelled from New Providence Center.

Parent/Guardian Agreement Form

Please read document carefully

1. I understand that it is my responsibility to read the parent hand book, newsletters and other communications produced by Excelsior Elementary School to keep informed of schools policy, general school information and other necessary information.
2. I understand that I am expected to meet my financial obligations term payment on the following dates AUGUST 27, NOVEMBER 27, and FEBRUARY 27.
3. I understand that the school fees must be paid by credit card or at the bank assigned. Cash will not be accepted for tuition at the business office. In this regard, I understand that $50.00 late payment fees will be charged for any late payment. Should a cheque be returned there will be a return cheque fee of $50.16
4. I understand that is my responsibility to inform the school of any occasion when it is necessary to take my child off campus during school hours. In such cases parent/guardian are expected to sign out their child from the office.
5. It is my responsibility to see that my child attends school regularly, on time and fully clad in school’s uniform, unless prior permission was given by the administrator.
6. I understand that my child can only advance to the next level upon completion and able to master the grade level he/she may be in at present.
7. I understand that it is my responsibility to partner with my child’s teacher by periodically checking on the progress of my child.
8. I give my child permission to accompany the class or the school on related field trips, which takes place during school hours.
9. I understand that it is my responsibility to have my child adequately covered with medical insurance.
10. I understand that in the event of minor complaints or accidents the school office will treat my child. However, in the event of a serious illness or accident, I will be contacted and ask to collect my child. In cases of emergency, Excelsior Elementary School reserves the right to call an ambulance.
11. I understand that I will follow the schools Problem solving policy/protocol as outlines in the Parent hand book.
12. I understand that Excelsior Elementary School, reserve the rights to dismiss any student whose parents display dissatisfaction
13. or non cooperation with the school in matters pertaining to my child’s education.
14. I pledge my full support to the school and promise to attend if not all, most of the Parents Teachers Meetings that the school
15. will have and be an active member/participant on the school PTA Board.
16. In accepting a place at Excelsior Elementary school, I hereby consent to and agree with the rules set out in the Parent/student hand book and agree to cooperate fully with the school in all matters pertaining to my child’s education.

I AGREE TO SUPPORT THE OBJECTIVES, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES OF EXCELSIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND TO ATTEND SCHEDULED P.T.A. MEETINGS, OPEN HOUSE MEETINGS, AND OTHER NECESSARY FUNCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE EDUCATION OF MY CHILD.

I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TUITION FEES IN ADVANCE AS SET FORTH BY EXCELSIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. FURTHERMORE, I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL TUTION AND REGISTRATION/SEAT FEES ARE NON- REFUNDABLE AND NON- TRANSFERABLE.

I GIVE PERMISSION FOR MY CHILD TO TAKE PART IN ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING FIELD TRIPS AWAY FROM THE SCHOOL PREMISES. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT MINOR INJURIES CAN AND MAY HAPPEN TO MY CHILD WHILE IN YOUR CARE (E.g. SCRATCHES, BUMPS AND SIMPLE FALLS) IN ADDITION, I THEREFORE ABSOLVE Excelsior Elementary School FROM ANY LIABILITIES TO ME OR MY CHILD BECAUSE OF THESE SIMPLE INJURIES).