5424 Whiteford Road
Sylvania, OH 43560
Main: 419.824.8612

Table of Contents

Staff Directory---------------------------------3
Recess Schedule------------------------------3
Lunch Schedule------------------------ -------3
Dismissal Schedule---------------------------3

Safety & Visiting Procedures------------4
Use of Tobacco on School Property------4

Volunteers-- ------------------------------------5

Arrival/Dismissal------------------------------5

Attendance & Absence------------------5-7
Personal Convenience Absence (PCA)--6
Professional Appointments------------------6
Notification of Absence-----------------------6
Make-up Work for Absences----------------7
Illness at School--------------------------------7
Withdrawals from School--------------------7

Birthdays----------------------------------------7

Bus Transportation and Safety-------7-8
Bus Safety & Rules--------------------------7-8
Bus Referrals------------------------------------8
Bus Information---------------------------------8
Bus Assignment Change---------------------8
Bus Students Walking Home---------------8
Walking or Riding a Bicycle to School----8

Cafeteria------------ ----------------------------9

Closings & Delays----------------------------9

Computer Technology & Network------9

Discipline------------------------------------9-13
Student Discipline Code-----------------10-11
Cell Phones-------------------------------12-13
Fighting------------------------------------------13
Video Surveillance/Electronic Monitoring --13
Due Process/Hearings-----------------------13
Hazing/Harassing/Bullying-------------13-14
Interventions-----------------------------------14

Discrimination--------------------------------14

Dress Code--------------------------------14-15

Field Trips--------------------------------------15

Fines---------------------------------------------15

Homework-------------------------------------15

Library------------------------------------------15

Lockers----------------------------------------15

Lost & Found---------------------------------15

Medication-------------------------------------16

Playground & Recess----------------------16

Progress Reports---------------------------16

School Safety---------------------------------17

Telephones------------------------------------17

School Song----------------------------------17

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Hill View Elementary
Staff Directory & Schedules

Name 	Position 	Grade/Room#
Stephanie Evearitt	Kindergarten	16
Andrea Swindel	Kindergarten	18
Lindsay Templeton	Kindergarten	14
Amanda Allen	1st grade	04
Sarah Ison	1st grade	06
Merri Pillar	1st grade	05
Anita Allen	2nd grade	03
Jennifer Reynolds	2nd grade	02
Ashley VanBuskirk	2nd grade	01
Mandy Dolgoff	3rd grade	23
Marian Mallon	3rd grade	22
Natalie Schulze	3rd grade	21
Matthew Barrett	4th grade	26
Mia Kujawa	4th grade	25
Michelle Young	4th grade	24
Jan Masters	5th grade	32
Megan Picott	5th grade	34
Missey Rowe	5th grade	36
Allison DeBruin	Reading Intervention	09
Shawn McNair	Reading Intervention	10
Deidre Needs	Reading Intervention	29
Kayla Nowacki	Math Intervention	33
Allison Dietrick	Intervention Specialist	11
Sarah Byler	Intervention Specialist	30
Joyce Poore-Williams	Intervention Specialist	08
Margaret Walsh	Intervention Specialist	28

Name                             Position            Grade/Room#
Sarah Vanni                      Art                                     40
Megan Rhodes                 Music                                38
Samantha Baer                Phys. Ed                           Gym
Kris Kieffer                       Librarian             Media Center
Melanie Stutzenstein       OT                                      13
Kelly Borgman                 PT                                      13
Emily Bretelson               Speech Therapist             07
Tammy Lamont                ESL
Cynthia Driftmeyer          Para Professional Connie Howald                 Para Professional Lisa Petree                       Para Professional
Ciara Holinski                   Psych                                Office
Alexandria Thornton       Counselor
Jessica Positano             Coordinator of Special Education
Jackie Kennedy               Cafe Manager
Karen Munch                    Café
Amy Ricker                       Café
Mark Birr                           Custodian/Site Coordinator
Linda Kretz                       Custodian
Carrie Sowers                  Custodian
Vikki Dunbar                     Playground Aide Julie Phillips                     Playground Aide Debora Trumbull              Playground Aide
Pam Denman                    Attendance                       Office
Stephanie Papio               Secretary                          Office Jeanette Arnsby               Nurse                                Office Chad Kolebuck                Principal                           Office

 Recess  Schedule 
11:30-11:50– Kindergarten
11:45-12:05– 1st Grade
12:05-12:25– 2nd Grade
12:30-12:55– 3rd Grade
12:45-1:10– 5th Grade

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1:05-1:30– 4th Grade

 Lunch  Schedule 
11:50-12:15– Kindergarten
12:05-12:30– 1st Grade
12:25-12:50– 2nd Grade
12:45-1:05– 4th Grade
12:55-1:15 – 3rd Grade
1:10-1:30 – 5th Grade

 Dismissal  Schedule 
*3:30 p.m. – Student Dismissal
*3:35 p.m. – Buses Depart

Welcome to Hill View

The staff at Hill View would like to welcome you to another exciting school year at the “Best Kept Secret in Sylvania!” Elementary school years are very exciting for both students and parents. While in elementary school, students create positive memories and grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We look forward to working with your child and providing them with the best educational experience possible. We have learned that cooperation and communication between the home and the school can greatly minimize the risk of problems interfering with the success of your child’s elementary years. We encourage you to become involved in the family life at Hill View. By attending conferences and meetings, supporting school programs, and becoming active with the parent cl ub, we can accomplish our collective goals for the benefit of your children.

The purpose of this handbook is to make you aware of the policies and procedures of Hill View Elementary School and to better enable you to be an active participant in your son or daughter’s school program.  This handbook contains a partial listing of procedures, policies and guidelines. For a complete list of these items, please refer to the Sylvania Schools website.

SAFETY/VISITING PROCEDURES 	
While our mission is to provide our students with the best education possible, our top priority is to provide that education in a safe,
friendly atmosphere. Please help us to accomplish this by reading through and following the procedures outlined whenever you are visiting Hill View.
1)   When dropping your child off at school in the morning, please have your child ready to exit the car while waiting in the car line. Please pull cars up as far as possible in the curb lane and have your child exit the car from the passenger side of the car. If you are walking your child up to the entrance doors, please utilize the visitor parking lot. Cars in the car line should not be left unattended at any time. Staff will be out and about to welcome our students as they enter the building. The only exception to this would be if you need to assist a child in delivering a project that they are unable to carry safely alone. Also,
when picking your child up at the end of the day, please wait for them inside your car if you are using the car line. If you
have a younger child and you pick them up from the café doors, please park in the visitor parking lot. No cars should be left unattended in the car line at arrival or dismissal.
2)   Whenever you are visiting the school, always come to the office first. All visitors are required to sign in and wear a Visitors’ Pass, which is obtainable in the office. Visitors without a pass will be directed to the office. It is also important to si gn out before leaving.
3)   If you are picking up your child for an appointment, or bringing him/her back from one, check in at the office. If you are
picking up your child, he/she will report to the office to meet you. If you are returning your child to school after an appointment, visit the office to inform us. In addition, if you have items that need to get to your child (forgotten lunches, glasses, birthday treats) please make sure they are clearly marked with your child’s name and grade and we will make sure the items get delivered to them.
4)   Visitors are not to enter the academic areas of the school unless they have a prearranged appointment with a teacher and have already signed in at the office. Appointments with teachers can be requested by sending a note in with your
 child  o r  ca lling  y o ur  child’ s  t ea cher  a t  scho o l. 
5)   Please utilize the visitor parking lot when coming inside of the school building. Due to congestion, the staff parking lot is for
HV staff members only. Also, cars are not permitted in the bus drop off area. Buses are coming and going throughout the day and cars in this area create an unsafe environment for our students. The visitor parking lot should be utilized to drop off and pick up students at the beginning and end of each school day.

Your cooperation and understanding in these matters are greatly appreciated. Our intention is NOT to keep parents away from the school, as we know that your assistance and presence is an important part of student success. Rather, we want to keep instructional distractions/interruptions minimized and everyone to continue to feel comfortable and secure while your children are in our care.

Use Of Tobacco On School Property
(7434- PROPERTY; June 22, 2015) No student, staff member, volunteer, or school visitor is permitted to use tobacco in any form at
any time including non-school hours in or on Sylvania School District Property, including
	In any building, facility, or vehicle owned, leased, rented, or chartered.
	On school grounds, athletic grounds or parking lots, including personal vehicle.

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Additionally, no student is permitted to possess tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia on any school property

VOLUNTEERS 	
We encourage all parents to become involved at Hill View. One form of involvement is through volunteer work. Periodically, we will
need volunteers to assist with once-a-year activities such as vision testing, etc. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering some of your time. The following Volunteer Policy Guidelines are, herein, offered for all volunteers:

1.	Volunteers will check into the office. Before leaving the building, please sign out. This will help us account for the total number of volunteer hours spent in our building. State law requires anyone entering a public school building first check -in at the school office.
2.	Volunteer badges are available in our school building. All volunteers should ask for a badge as they sign into the office.
3.	Volunteers should become aware of school procedures, such as fire drills and emergency procedures.
4.	Volunteers will be expected to maintain the professional confidentiality of the building and what happens within.
5.	No volunteers are to grade papers or tests for a staff member.
6.	Volunteers may not assume the responsibility of disciplining the students. The professional staff should be notified of any concerns with the students.
7.	In accordance with O.R.C 109.575, all volunteers who work or apply to work unsupervised with children on a regular basis may/will be required to provide a set of fingerprints at any time so that a criminal records check can be conducted. If a criminal records check is conducted, it will be done as a condition of initial or continued service as a volunteer.

All visitors will report to the office and not interrupt the classroom while classes are in session.

ARRIVAL/DISMISSALTIMES 	
Teachers are in their classrooms ready to greet their students at 8:50 AM.  Students should arrive between 8:50 and 9:05 AM.  Classes begin
promptly at 9:05 AM.

Students should not enter the building before 8:50 AM. Students being dropped off should not arrive before 8:50 AM. The school cannot be responsible for the supervision of children before 8:50 AM or after 3:30 PM.  Parents dropping off and picking up students anytime during the day should park in the visitor parking lot to avoid congestion with the busses loading and unloading in the bus drop off/ pick up area.

Dismissal is at 3:30 PM with busses leaving Hill View at 3:35 PM. A complete Hill View Dismissal Form needs to be on file in the office each year. All arrangements (changes in transportation, child care, etc.) should be made in writing to the child’s teacher the morning of the day of the change. Changes can also be faxed to our office at (419) 826-8639 but must be received by 2:30pm.  Messages cannot be delivered to a teacher regarding a student’s dismissal after 2:30 PM  unless it is an absolute emergency.  Students will be sent home by their routine way unless we receive notice from the parent(s).

Car riders and/or walkers should exit from café doors and cross the streets at designated cross walks under the supervision of the Hill View Safety
Patrol. Parents should instruct children to go directly to and from school.

Parents will be notified by school personnel when their child must spend additional time before or after school.  Under most circumstances, this notification will occur twenty-four hours in advance.

Delay days / Late Start days
Please refer to the district calendar for dates of scheduled delay days.  Emergency Delays due to weather, etc. are two hours. School will begin at

11:05 AM on those days and students should arrive between 10:50 and 11:05 AM.  No breakfast will be served on Delay or Late Start days

ATTENDANCE & ABSENCES 	
The compulsory attendance laws of the State of Ohio are clear. Under the law, parents are responsible for their children attending
school on a regular basis. The only legal excuses for absences are:  a) personal illness, b) illness in the family, c) quarantine of the home, d) death of a relative, e) work at home in parents absence, f) observance of religious holidays and, g) emergency or set of circumstances.

It is important that children attend school regularly; therefore, parents will be notified by letter once a student’s absenc es have reached ten (10) days and again after fifteen (15) days. Excessive unexcused absences may lead to legal action against the parents under the State of Ohio Truancy Laws. In addition, once a student reaches 7 days tardy, a letter is sent home. The building principal has the
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authority to request that the open enrollment privileges of a student be revoked if the student has fifteen (15) tardy days and/or absences within a school year.

Personal Convenience Absence (PCA)
Uninterrupted attendance in school is essential for student success. It is therefore expected that absences from class should occur only
in unavoidable circumstances. Absence from school for student and/or parent personal convenience in  not provided for under school attendance laws of the State of Ohio. Therefore, such absence will be considered  unexcused. Personal convenience absences are available to parents for students participating in special trips or family activities. The absence is unexcused and must be taken in compliance with the following provisions:
a)	The PCA will be considered  unexcused.
b)   PCA forms will be issued only to parents/guardians by the student’s principal or his/her designee. Notes from parents will no t be accepted. Phone calls may be made to the Attendance Office at any time. Evenings-leave a voice message for the student
to pick up the PCA the next school day.
c)	The PCA forms must be completed and on file  BEFORE the date(s) of the absence.
d)   The PCA forms  will not be issued for absences (during district wide testing including exams, as well as the first two weeks and the last two weeks of the school year.)
e)	The PCA absences are applicable only to trips on which students accompany their parents or a designated chaperone.
f)	Students/parents are responsible to inform each teacher of the dates of the PCA.
g)   Students will be permitted to makeup graded assignments and classroom tests that are recorded or calculated as part of the
student’s grade.
h)   Students/parents are responsible to make arrangements to make up tests by the second day the student returns.
i)	Failure to abide by the above procedures and other administrative guidelines will result in denial of make -up privileges.
j)	Sylvania Schools assumes no responsibility for a drop in grades.
k)   Teachers are  not required to prepare assignments in advance for students who are anticipating days of absence.
l)	Teachers are not required to review assignments missed during a PCA that are not recorded or calculated as part of the
student’s grade.
m)  Teachers are not required to grade, examine, or replicate any missing activity, written work, or class experience the
completion of which is predicated upon a student’s attendance or in-class participation (e.g. lab, class play, etc.).

Absence During the School Day for Professional Appointments
Parents are encouraged to schedule medical, dental, legal, and other necessary appointments other than during the school day.  Since
this is not always possible, when a student is to be absent for part of the day:
1. The student shall have a statement to that effect from his/her parents.
2. The student shall bring a signed statement from the doctor, dentist, lawyer, counselor, etc. to the effect that he/she reported promptly for the appointment.
3. The student shall report back to school immediately after his/her appointment if school is still in session.

Notification of Absence:
The State of Ohio Safe School Act requires parents or guardians to notify the school when their child will not be in attendance.
You may call the office any time before 9:00 AM to notify us of the absence by leaving voicemail. When returning to school, a written note must be sent stating the date and reason for absence.

If a student arrives before 11:00 AM he/she is considered tardy and after 11:00 AM he/she is considered absent for 1/2 day.  If a student leaves before 2:00 PM he/she is considered absent for 1/2 day.  When a student leaves after 2:00 PM it is considered an early dismissal.

The District accepts only the following reasonable excuses for time missed at school. Each absence shall be explained in writing and signed by the student’s parents. The excuse shall be submitted to the building principal/designee and filed as part of the student’s school record.

A written excuse for absence from school may be approved for one (1) or more of the following reasons or conditions:

A. Personal Illness– The principal/designee may require a doctor’s confirmation if he/she deems it advisable.
B. Illness in the Family– The absence under this condition shall not apply to children under fourteen (14) years of age. C. Quarantine of the House– This is limited to the length of the quarantine as fixed by proper health officials.
D. Death in the Family– The absence arising from this circumstance is limited to three (3) days unless a reasonable cause may be shown by the applicant child, parent/guardian for a longer absence.
E. Necessary Work at Home Due to Absence or Incapacity of Parents/Guardian– Any absence arising because of this condition shall not extend for a period longer than for which the parents were absent from the home or incapacitated, or to any student
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younger than fourteen (14).
F. Observation or Celebration of a Bona Fide Religious Holiday– Any student shall be excused for the purpose of observing or celebrating a bona fide religious holiday consistent with his/her creed or belief.
G. Emergency or Set of Circumstances– The building principal shall serve as the Superintendent’s designee in the determination of
such emergency or set of circumstances.

Make-up Work Due to Absence:
If your child is not in school due to illness for only one day, we suggest that you allow your child to return to school rest ed and make
up the one-day of homework the next school day. In case of prolonged absences (two or more days) notify the office in the morning of your homework request and we will have it for you within twenty-four hours. This gives your child’s teacher adequate time to prepare assignments without interrupting instructional time. Students are expected to ask the teacher for make -up assignments the day of return to their class. Students are responsible for making up work in a timely manner. Assignments not completed will be reflected in the grade.

Illness at School: Children who become ill at school can be better cared for at home by their parents. Ultimately, the care of sick children is not the responsibility of the school. The school will release sick children only to the child’s custodial parent or a person identified by the custodial parent who is listed on the Student Information Verification Form. Parents are responsible for providing the school with current work telephone numbers or information about where the parents can be reached during the day. The par ents are responsible for providing information about someone who can care for the sick child if the parents are not available. It is the
responsibility of the parent to see that information is updated when changes occur. Reminder, students must be fever free for 24 hours without taking Tylenol, Motrin, or any type medication to reduce the fever before returning to school.

Withdrawals: In the event that it becomes necessary for a family to move from the district. The school should be notified at once so the parent may complete a withdrawal form. The Withdrawal Form will make it possible for us to withdrawal the student.  Official school records will be sent to the new school by the Hill View secretary upon parent’s completion of the “Consent for Student Record Release” form. All fees must be paid and books and materials returned upon withdrawal from school.

BIRTHDAYS 	
Balloons and flowers interfere with safety on the bus and walking home; therefore, we do not accept or deliver these for stud ents.
We ask that invitations to birthday parties be mailed from home. Please do not use the school to pass out the invitations unless yo u are planning to invite all the girls or boys in the classroom. Many children get their feelings hurt if only a select few are i nvited and
others are left out of a party. Your classroom teacher will share the procedures for celebration of student birthdays with you. Please be

aware of allergies inside of your child’s classroom when you are planning to bring in a birthday treat.

BUS TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY 	
Bus Transportation and Safety:
For questions relating to transportation, please contact the Office of Transportation at 419-824-8686. Rules of conduct for student bus
passengers are basic and are necessary for safe operation. Students are asked to be on time to their bus stops. It is the responsibility of parents to supervise students at the bus stops. Students should wait until the bus comes to a full stop before crossing, and if on the opposite side of the road, wait until a signal from the driver is given, indicating that it is safe to cross.

Once having boarded the bus, the student should always remain seated while the bus is in motion. The bus driver has the authority, granted by the Ohio Legislature, to require student riders to sit in assigned seats, appoint school bus stewards, or use any of the other classroom techniques of maintaining order and discipline on the bus.

Follow these rules:
1. Observe same conduct as in the classroom.
2. Be courteous; use no profane or obscene language.
3. Do not eat or drink on the bus.
4. Leave the bus clean; no littering.
5. Cooperate with driver.
6. Do not be destructive or tamper with emergency equipment.
7. Stay in your seat.
8. Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus.
9. Be quiet at railroad crossings.
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STUDENTS ARE TO FOLLOW BUS SAFETY RULES; Referrals may be given for the following reasons:
1. Be on time at bus stop. The driver has been instructed not to wait.
2. Crossing in front of the bus as it approaches the loading stop.
3. Improper unloading procedures. Once off the bus move away from it rapidly.
4. Wait for the signal from the driver before crossing the road in front of the bus when loading or  unloading
5. Stay in seat upon entering the bus. Moving from seat-to-seat is forbidden.
6. Fighting on bus.
7. Obscene language or signs.
8. *Smoking on bus or lighting matches/lighters.
9. No electronic devices are permitted on the bus.
10. Eating on bus.
11. Damaging personal property.
12. Gambling.
13. Personal disrespect to bus driver.
14. Throwing litter on the floor or out of the window.
15. Head and/or arms outside the window.
16. Tampering with emergency equipment.
17. Destroying school property.
18. Disobeying driver instructions.
19. Shouting on bus.
20. Noise at railroad crossing.
*	This offense, by Board of Education policy, levies an automatic five (5) school days suspension from school for the first occurrence.

Penalties for bus misconduct:
FIRST REFERRAL: Principal notification, signed referral by parents and student.
SECOND REFERRAL:  Three to Ten days denial of bus privileges. Conference if deemed  necessary. THIRD REFERRAL: Denial of bus privileges for remainder of current semester, minimum of 30 days.
Note: If the offense is deemed serious enough by school officials, any of the preceding steps may be superseded and the next step enforced, with possible permanent loss of bus privileges being the result.

Bus Information: If a student misses his/her bus or boards the wrong bus, please follow these instructions:
1.	If your child misses the bus, the office will immediately contact you by telephone.
2.	If your child does not arrive home at the correct time, please call the school office at 419-824-8612 ext. 2300 or the
Transportation Department at 419-824-8686
3.	Kindergarten students may be issued a bus tag with their bus number listed. Make sure they wear it daily until notified otherwise, generally about one week after the start of school. They will also be paired with 5th grade “bus buddies” to get them on the bus at the end of the school day.
4.	Please instruct your child to find any teacher or go to the school office if he or she should miss the bus.

Assignment Change: Any student wishing to ride a different bus to and from school must bring a parent note to the school office stating such a need. This note must include the student’s name, the number of the bus the student wishes to ride, reason, and parent signature and emergency phone number.  After turning this note in to the office, the student will receive a bus pass from the office and the student must give the pass to the driver of the bus the student wishes to ride.

Bus Students Wishing To Walk Home: Bus students are not permitted to walk (ride bikes, roller blade, etc.) without written permission from a parent. A written note must be presented to the classroom teacher the morning of the change in transportation. We do not encourage bus students to walk due to safety concerns. Student that choose to walk home without permission may face disciplinary action from the office.

Walking or Riding a Bicycle to School
Students are allowed to walk or ride their bike to school but must have written permission from home. Students living west o f
Whiteford Road must use the light at the front of the school to cross the street. Please do not cut through other yards or property. Walkers should not disrupt traffic. Bicycles should be parked and locked in the rack.

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CAFETERIA 	
Hot lunches are available for all elementary students for $2.75. Students who bring lunches may buy milk for $.50. Lunches may be paid by the day. Charge options are not available, but parents may pay in advance.  Checks can be made out to Sylvania Schools.
Please include name(s) of children on check. Children who forget their money are provided a substitute item and milk. Lunch Menus can be downloaded from the Sylvania School’s Website and they will be updated on HV’s morning email announcements. Applications for free or reduced price lunches are available in the office. For health and safety, children are asked not to bring carbonated beverages, glass or aluminum containers.

Cafeteria Behavior: Students are expected to exhibit good manners and self-discipline while in the cafeteria. Failure to cooperate will result in a specific seat assignment or the loss of lunch room privileges for a period of time. Safety is also importan t in the cafeteria. Students should talk quietly, remain seated, eat only at the table, leave own area clean, and follow directions by cafeteria personnel. Cafeteria rules include:
1. Show respect to all adults, to other students, and to yourself
2. Food is to be eaten, never thrown
3. Sit facing forward with your legs under the table
4. Use a quiet voice; speak only to people who are sitting beside or across from you.
5. Clean above and below your table

6. Stay in your seat until you have permission to get up

CLOSINGS & DELAYS 	

There are days when, due to fog, snow, ice, or other inclement weather, it is deemed unsafe to transport students on busses.  Please tune in to major television and/or radio stations for an accurate list of delays or closings. You could also si gn up for Hill View’s remind101 text messaging alerts. Just text the message @hillvi to phone number 419-464-9925 to receive our text message alerts.

COMPUTERTECHNOLOGY AND NETWORK 	
Hill View is committed to the effective use of technology to enhance the quality of student learning. Students are to make appropriate

and ethical use of the computers and other electronic equipment, accompanying software, as well as any networking. Disciplinary action will be taken against students if equipment technology and/or networking are abused in any way or used in an illegal, unethical manner.

DISCIPLINE  	
Learning proper behavior, cooperation, respect, and self-discipline is critical to a child’s educational development. Without these
qualities, it is difficult for a person to maintain the proper attitudes to develop intellectually. It is the school’s responsibility as part of the total educational process to assist the family in the development of each student’s self-discipline. An effective school-wide discipline plan also provides for a safe learning environment. Students will be recognized by staff for demonstrating goo d citizenship. Recognition may be in the form of verbal praise, positive reward tickets, parent letters, stickers and extra privileges.

On the other hand, it may become necessary to apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior that interferes with the educational process. Due process will be followed in all disciplinary actions in accordance with Sylvania Schools Discipline Policy
5600.

The rules and standards set forth in this student discipline code apply to conduct on school premises on or off school buses or involving school property, to misconduct by a pupil that occurs off of property owned or controlled by the district but that is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property owned or controlled by the district and misconduct by a p upil that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a district official or employee, or the property of such official or employee.. Any conduct which causes or creates likelihood that it will cause disruption or interference with the health, safety or well -being, or the rights of other students or Board of Education employees is prohibited.

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The preceding standard is a general standard that is to be used as a guide by all students. Not all aspects of misconduct can be itemized. This policy contains an enumeration of some areas of conduct which will lead to disciplinary action.

The consequences for violation of this policy will be decided upon by the administrative staff. Such action can come in the form of counseling, parent conference, assignment of additional work, rearrangement of class schedules, detention, Saturday school, placement in the In-School Reassignment Program, out of school suspension, to the maximum of ten (10) days, recommendation for expulsion from school and/or referral to juvenile authorities.

5600 - STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE

The rules and standards set forth in this student discipline code apply to conduct on school premises, on or off school buses, or involving school property, to misconduct by a pupil that occurs off of property owned or controlled by the District but that is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property owned or controlled by the District and misconduct by a pupil that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a District official or employee, or the property of such official or employee. Any conduct which causes or creates likelihood that it will cause disruption or interference with the health, safety or well-being, or the rights of other students or Board of Education employees is prohibited.

The preceding standard is a general standard that is to be used as a guide by all students. Not all items of misconduct can be itemized. This policy contains an enumeration of some areas of conduct which will lead to disciplinary action.

The consequences for violation of this policy will be decided upon by the administrative staff. Such action can come in the form of counseling, parent conference, assignment of additional work, rearrangement of class schedules, detention, Saturday school, placement in the In-School Reassignment Program, out of school suspension, to the maximum of ten (10) days, reco mmendation for expulsion from school and/or referral to juvenile authorities.

A.	Disruption of School. A student shall not by use of force, violence, coercion, threat, harassment, insubordination or repeated lack of cooperation, cause disruption or obstruction to the educational process including repeated or flagrant violations of any school rule or accepted standard of behavior.

B. Vandalism. A student shall not intentionally cause or attempt to cause damage to school
property or facilities, or to private property which is on school premises. Parents are responsible for such damages and it is the policy of the School District to seek financial redress to the limits of the law.

C. Stealing. A student shall not steal, be a party to a theft, possess stolen property, or attempt to steal school property, or private property, which is on school premises or in vehicles on school premises. This includes library books and supplies.

D. Unauthorized Use of Fire. A student shall not threaten, set, or attempt to set, any fire on school
property, including the use of fire or fireworks. Making false fire alarms or tampering with a fire alarm is a violation of this code.

E. Loitering/Trespassing. A student without a specific school-related reason or purpose shall not be on school property or at school-sponsored activity. Any unauthorized entry of school property or any refusal to leave school property when ordered will be considered trespassing.

F.  Causing Harm. A student shall not act in such a way as to cause physical injury to another student,	any school employee or any other person on school property or at a school-sponsored activity.

G. Threats. A student shall not, through verbal, written, technological, or any other means, make a
statement that physical or emotional harm may come to another person or institution. A direct or indirect threat to commit a crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or with reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror in another i s prohibited.

H. Bomb Threats. Making a bomb threat (i.e., intentionally giving a false alarm of a bomb) against a school building or any premises at which a school activity is being held at the time the threat is made may result in expulsion for a period of up t o one (1) school year.

I.  Interference with Security Measures/Procedures. A student shall not tamper with property
installed for security purposes (including, cameras, door locks, emergency kits, etc.). A student must follow safety protocol , including participating in safety drills and following building safety rules.

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J.  Aggressive Behavior. Stalking, bullying, intimidation, coercion, teasing, taunting, name -calling or other aggressive behavior towards another student, staff member or school guest is prohibited.

K.	Disrespect. A student shall not use profane, indecent or obscene language either verbally or in
writing toward any student, staff member, or school guest or visitor. Included in this prohibition is the use of obscene ges tures, signs, pictures, or publications.

L. Weapons. A student shall not possess, handle, transmit, or conceal a weapon or any object or
look-alike weapon that in fact or under the circumstances can be considered to constitute a weapon. Prohibited weapons include a firearm, firearm part, starter gun, pellet gun, bb gun, air gun, knife, blade, razor blade, box cutter, or other implement for shooting or cutting that may cause death or serious bodily injury. A student shall not use a permissible object in a manner t o threaten, harm or harass another.

M.	Knowledge of dangerous weapons or threats of violence. Because the Board believes that
students, staff members, and visitors are entitled to function in a safe school environment, students are required to report knowledge of dangerous weapons or threats of violence to the Principal. Failure to report such knowledge may subject the student to discipline.

N. Gambling. A student shall not be involved in the act of gambling while on school premises or at school-sponsored activities.

O.	Alcohol and Other Drugs. A student shall not possess, transmit, conceal, consume, or show
evidence of having consumed or used, or offer for sale any alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, unprescribed drugs, look -alike drugs, narcotics, or any mind-altering substance while on school property, both inside and outside of buildings and school buses. Included in this prohibition is the possession of any drug-related paraphernalia.

P.  Tobacco Products. Smoking, evidence of smoking, use of snuff, chewing tobacco, electronic
cigarettes, vaporizers, or other tobacco or tobacco-like products on school property or at any school activity, during school hours, (which includes the hours going to and from school) in any school building or on campus, is not permitted.

Q.  Falsification and Misrepresentation. A student shall not falsify, orally or in writing, the
name of another person or falsify signatures, times, dates, grades, addresses, or any other data on school forms or correspondence directed to the school. A student shall not use the name or  identity of another person.

R.	Inappropriate Attire. A student shall not dress or appear in a fashion deemed inappropriate because it either (a) inte rferes with the student's health, safety, and welfare or the rights of other students, or (b) causes a material interference with or substantial disruption of the educational process.

S.   Truancy. A student shall not be truant from class, Commons, study halls, or school. Excessive tardiness is cause for disciplinary action.

T.	Cheating. A student shall not work with another person or persons in the execution of a test,
report, or paper without authorization to do so. A student shall not use, or assist another student in using, unauthorized ma terial to cheat on a test or other assignment.

U.	Plagiarism. A student shall not intentionally represent another person's work, words, thoughts or ideas as his/her own, or assist another student in such misrepresentation.

V.	Failure to Comply. A student shall not fail to comply with the directions of teachers, student teachers, school aides, bus drivers, principals, or other authorized school personnel.

W.  Hazing. Hazing activities of any type shall be prohibited at all times. No employee of the School
District shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate any hazing activities. No student, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engage in any hazing.

X. Excessive show of affection. Any public display of affection between couples that attracts
undue attention to them shall be considered in poor taste and is prohibited. This will include close body contact, hugging, kissing, and like action.

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Y.  Careless or Reckless Driving. Driving on school property in such a manner as to endanger persons or prop erty is prohibited.

Z.	Electronic Devices. A student shall not violate Policy 5136 Cellular Telephones and Electronic
Communication Devices. Radios/Walkman/Pagers/Cell Phones/Smart watches and any other items or electronic devices which disrupt the educational process may be confiscated from students and held until the end of the current grading period or school year. A parent conference may be requested before the confiscated item(s) are returned.

AA.	Unlawful Harassment/Discrimination. A student shall not violate Policy 5517 Anti-harassment,
including harassment based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other unlawful basis.

BB.	Misuse of Computers and Other Equipment. A student shall not violate the School District's
Policy 7540.03 Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety. Students shall not use the School District's computers or other equipment except as authorized by a teacher or other supervisor, shall not misuse or abuse such items, and shall not use such items to obtain, generate, or use information in an illegal or unethical manner or for illegal or unethical purposes. As used in this Discipline Code, "computers" includes software, hardware, and related devices.

CC.	Inappropriate material. A student shall not possess, distribute or display material, including a  picture that is obscene or pornographic, including material that depicts a
person in a state of nudity or undress. Any person possessing, taking, disseminating,
transferring, or sharing nude, obscene, pornographic, lewd or otherwise illegal images or photographs may be disciplined and reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

DD. Copyright infringement. A student shall not violate Federal copyright law.

EE.	Video and photography. A student shall not capture, record or transmit the voice (i.e., audio) and/or images (i.e., pictures/video) of any student, staff member or other person in the school or while attending a school -related activity, where prohibited or where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy. For example, video/audio recording and photography is not permitted in classrooms without teacher permission and is prohibited in locker rooms or restrooms.

FF.	Libel/slander. A student shall not commit libel or slander. Libel is the writing and publication of a
false and defamatory statement or report. Slander is the oral communication of a false and defamatory statement.

GG.  Harassment, intimidation and bullying. A student shall not violate Policy 5517.01
Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior, which prohibits harassment, intimidation and bullying.

HH.  Violations of law. Committing any act not listed herein as a major infraction that is a criminal offense when committed by an adult.

II. Refusing to accept discipline. A student failing to comply with disciplinary penalties may face enhanced penalties for such action. Violating the conditions of a suspension or expulsion as specified in writing when a student has been suspended or expelled. (Appealing a suspension or expulsion is not considered refusal to accept discipline).

JJ.	Violent Conduct. A student may be expelled for up to one school year for committing an
act at school, on other school property, at an interscholastic competition, extracurricular event, or any other school program, or their property that would be a criminal offense if committed by an adult and results in serious physical harm to person(s) or property.

Students are to be informed of this Student Discipline Code on an annual basis through the posting of the code and reproduction of the code in student and parent handbooks.

Cell Phones
Cell phones are becoming common place in our world. They can be quite a problem in our educational setting. We would prefer that cell phones be left at home. We do understand that some students need a cell phone to check in with their
parents after school. Phones that are brought to school are to be turned off and kept in the student’s book bag in their locker. The school will not accept any responsibility for the loss of a phone, nor will we spend time searching for a missing phone. Students who have their phones on their person (ringing, texting, out in plain sight) will have it taken and turned into the school office. In addition, disciplinary consequences may be assigned.
1st occurrence – phone returned at end of the day
2nd occurrence – phone picked up by parent
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3rd occurrence – phone picked up by parent, loss of privilege of bringing phone to school

Please keep in mind that a phone is always available in the school office and in the classrooms in an emergency situation.

Fighting
Fighting is not permitted. The school does not make a distinction between students taking an offensive or defensive action. Students
are encouraged and expected to avoid confrontations. Students who choose to fight and/or participate in disruptive behavior will be subjected to the consequences set forth in the Student Discipline Code (#5600) which is detailed in this handbook. Parents will be called to meet with the principal and/or take their child home.

Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring
Students, parents and visitors should be aware that the school premises are under video camera surveillance. Contact the main office
for further information.

Policy 5611 – Due Process/Appeal Hearing Guidelines

Policy 5611 prescribes the due process procedures that are followed by Sylvania Administration when students are suspended out of school or an expulsion is recommended by the building principal.

When an incident occurs that may lead to the implementation of disciplinary action to students, the school admini stration must follow this protocol:
A.   Informal Hearing with student
B.   Written Notice of Intent to Suspend
C.   Decision
D.   Action per Discipline Code #5600
E.   Notification to Parent/Guardian
	Specific reasons per Policy #5600
	Number of school days suspended
	Possible parent conference with school administration
	Right to appeal the decision to the Hearing Officer (Director of Student Services)
	Appeals must be submitted in writing to Student Services Department within forty-eight (48) hours after notification of parents.
F.	Appeal Hearing (see procedural outline)

Appeal Procedures
Before an appeal hearing will be scheduled by the Director of Student Services, the following procedures must be completed:
	Conference between the school administrator(s) and parent/guardian.
	Parent/Guardian must submit in writing their intent to appeal within two (2) days after notification from school administration –  DO NOT expect to schedule an appeal hearing the next day after receipt of the written appeal.
	Parent/Guardian’s written appeal will be submitted to Student Services – Hearing Officer will schedule hearing per contact with parent/guardian.
	Hearing Officer may reject appeal if due process has been followed by school administration and no rationale supports the appeal per documentation.
	All expulsion recommendations will have an appeal hearing scheduled automatically by the Hearing Officer within the ten
(10) day suspension.

Student Services will not schedule an appeal hearing unless these procedures are followed. Contact Student Services at 419-824-8581 regarding an appeal hearing – written requests may be submitted to Student Services at the Administration Offices, 4747 N. Holland Sylvania Rd.

Hazing/Harassing/Bullying
Hazing activities of any type shall be prohibited at all times.  No employee of the school district shall encourage, permit, condone or
tolerate any hazing activities. No student, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage or engage in any
hazing. Hazing is defined as doing any act or coercing another to do any act that may create and/or cause mental and/or physical harm to another. Permission, consent or assumption of risk by an individual subject to hazing does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy. (Board policies 5516 and 5517).

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House Bill 276 (March 2007) defines bullying as “an intentional written, verbal or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another particular student more than once, and the behavior both causes mental or physical harm to the other student and is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for the other student.”

Harassment of student(s) by other student(s) or any member of the staff is a violation of Federal law and is contrary to the Board of
Education’s commitment to provide a physically and psychologically safe environment in which to learn.

In addition to sexual harassment, which includes unwelcome sexual advances or any form of improper physical contact or se xual remark, harassment shall also include any speech or action that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive learning enviro nment.
It should be noted that whether or not an act or situation is actually regarded as sexual harassment, is, ultimately, d etermined by the recipient of the act or receiver of the message.

When unwelcome activities described above of a milder nature occur, the best thing is to say that you are uncomfortable with the behavior and ask that it cease.  If you are subjected to behavior which you consider to be sexual harassment or bullying, promptly notify the school counselor or administrator. You will be asked to put your complaint in writing and an investigatio n will be made into the matter.

Interventions
The following are interventions, which may be used to resolve disciplinary problems:
1.	Note or call home.
2.	Conferencing - may involve parent, teacher counselor/social worker and /or an administrator via telephone, written communication or meeting.
3.	Loss of privileges - may include recess and/or special programs.
4.	Additional tasks - assignment of tasks, which may or may not interfere with non-academic or after-school activities.
5.	Detention - a student may be required to make up time before school or after school. Parents will be responsible for transportation of your student to before or after school detention.
Hill View’s Detention Guidelines
A. Stay in your seat
B. No talking
C. Must have reading book or schoolwork
D. Must be on time -
If these guidelines are not followed another detention will be issued. If a student does not show up for a detention, two detentions are issued. The teachers who issued the first detention will communicate with the parent(s) to determine the reason prior to further consequences.

6.  Emergency Removal -when a student’s presence poses a threat to the educational process a principal may initiate an emergency
removal.
7.  Suspension/Expulsion - such actions may be taken by the administrative staff in response to violations of the Sylvania District wide

Student Discipline Code (5600) to ensure the maintenance of effective school conditions and good school order.

DISCRIMINATION 	
The Sylvania School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs

and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

DRESS CODE 	
The appearance of any child is primarily the responsibility of the child and parents. Students are encouraged to wear clothing that is
functional and appropriate for classroom activities and weather condition. Sylvania District-wide Dress Code (# 5511) states students are expected to maintain the type of appearance that is conducive to a good school atmosphere and is not distracting. When a student’s appearance is considered improper, he/she will be sent home or detained in the school office until appropriate clothing is brought to school. Clothing considered to be inappropriate or distracting include 1) anything which advertises or promotes the use of tobacco, alcohol, and/or other drug related substances and 2) anything containing language or pictures which are suggestive in nature or offensive. Shorts should be mid- thigh in length. The wearing of hats, caps, hoods, and bandannas in the building is not permitted.

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Students who dye their hair in bright colors or display their hair in a drastic fashion cause quite a commotion in the classr oom. Please consider the difficulty of teaching a class with this type of distraction. We urge you save the hair dye and special hair fashions for the summer. Students should wear appropriate footwear for safety.  No Flip-Flops.

If a student is inappropriately dressed, or if their attire is disruptive, unsafe, or obscene, the parent will be notified and the student may be sent home to change clothes or detained in the office until a parent/guardian arrives with appropriate attire.

We recognize the importance of daily outdoor play.  Children will be outdoors for recess unless it is raining or temperature and wind result in a 20* F or colder wind-chill factor. During cold weather, please make sure your child wears a warm coat, hat, gloves, and boots for comfort and safety. Please label each garment with your child’s name.

FIELD TRIPS 	
Field trips are arranged for students during the year as part of the curriculum to enhance learning. Admission costs are sometimes
incurred by students.

Parents will be asked to sign permission slips when children take field trips. The parents’ signature acknowledges that the parents are aware that the child will be away from the school, and are aware of the nature of the trip and its purpose. These slips do n ot remove any liability from the teacher. The parents have the right to deny participation. Only students whose parents have signed permission slips will be permitted to participate in such activities.

FINES 	
Any pupil who, through neglect or carelessness, loses or damages any book or piece of equipment belonging to the Board of

Education or school library shall be fined the purchase price or replacement cost of the book or item which was lost or de stroyed. Grades and records may be withheld until fines are paid and or obligations are met.

HOMEWORK 	
Homework is recognized as an essential part of schooling. Out-of-school assignments provide supplementary reinforcement and

foster self-discipline. Make it clear at home that you firmly support the role that homework plays in your child’s education. Encourage your child to talk to the teacher when help is needed.

LIBRARY 	
Please note on a home calendar when your child’s library day is so that books can be returned on time. 1st graders and

Kindergarteners can check out 1 book for 1 week.  2nd– 5th graders can check out 2 books for 2 weeks. Students may reserve or renew almost any book. There are special library passes available for students wishing to visit the library on days not sche duled for their class. Overdue lists are given to homeroom teachers weekly. Books overdue for one month will be considered lost and the student will be billed.

LOCKERS 	

Lockers are located inside of each classroom. Students are not permitted to put locks on lockers.

LOST AND FOUND 	
A “lost and found” container is kept in the Special Areas hallway. Parents can help reduce the number of lost items by labeling each
with the child’s first and last name. Students should know where the container is kept and check for lost personal articles.  All unclaimed items will be given to a charitable organization on a periodic basis. Students are discouraged from bringing valuable items; i.e., electronics, large sums of money, expensive calculators, etc. to school. Hill View is not responsible for these items if lost, stolen or damaged.

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5330-Use of Medication

MEDICATION 	

The Board of Education shall not be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of student illness. The administration of pr escribed medication and/or medically-prescribed treatments to a student during school hours will be permitted only when failure to do so would jeopardize the health of the student. The student would not be able to attend school if the medication or treatment was not made available during school hours, or if the child is disabled and requires medication to benefit from his/her educational program.

For purposes of this policy, “medication” shall include all medicines including those prescribed by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs and any nonprescribed (over –the-counter) drugs, preparations, and/or remedies. “Treatment” refers both to the manner in which a medication is administered and to health-care procedures which require special training, such as catheterization.

Before any prescribed medication or treatment may be administered to any student during school hours, the Board shall require the written prescription from a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs accompanied by the written authorizati on of the parent. Before any non-prescribed medication or treatment may be administered, the Board shall require the prior written consent of the parent along with a waiver of any liability of the District for the administration of the medication. These documents shall be kept in the office of the principal, and made available to the persons designated by this policy as authorized to administer medicati on or treatment. No student is allowed to provide or sell any type of over-the –counter medication to another student. Violation of this rule will be considered violation of policy 5530- Drug Prevention and of the Student Code of Conduct/Discipline Code.

Only medication in its original container; labeled with the date, if a prescription; the student’s mane; and exact dosage will be administered. The Superintendent shall determine a location in each building where the prescribed medications to be administered under this policy shall be stored, which shall be a locked storage place, unless medications require refrigeration in which case they shall be stored in a refrigerator not commonly used by students. Parent, or students authorized in writing by a licensed hea lth professional authorized to prescribe drugs and parent, may administer prescribed medication or treatment but only in the presence of another adult.

PLAYGROUND & RECESS
All students are required to go outside during recess unless the temperature and/or wind chills are below 20 degrees. The on ly other

exception is when a signed note from a student’s physician indicates a medical necessity. While at recess keep hands, feet, & other objects to yourself; treat everyone with respect; avoid jumping on or from the playground equipment; play under control so th at you can help avoid injuries. Students wishing to play in the snow at recess need to wear boots. Extra clothes can be kept in a child’s locker in the event that he/she gets wet.   Any activity that could be potentially harmful is not allowed during recess including: tackling; hitting, pushing, spitting kicking; king of the hill games; dog pile games; chicken; bullying; running up the slide the wrong way; and jumping out of the swings. Any playground issues should be addressed with the playground monitors.

PROGRESS REPORTS
Hill View makes reports to parents on specific dates and others on an as-needed basis.
Progress Reports:  On a standards-based progress report, each of the subjects is divided into a list of skills and knowledge that students are responsible for learning. Students receive a separate mark for each standard. The achievement marks indicate a child’s progress towards meeting specific grade-level standards. The student’s proficiency may be reported separately from his or her effort. Students receive their progress reports at school during the week following the end of each quarter.
Interim Reports:  These reports are sent home by teachers to parents and indicate if the student may be having difficulty.
Personal Contacts:  Parents may make individual contacts with teachers on topics of concern by letter or telephone. Teachers will also contact parents by telephone to discuss concerns.

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SCHOOL SAFETY

All exterior doors (except the office door) are locked during the school day. All visitors and volunteers must report to the off ice to receive a visitors’ badge. Parking will be reserved at the southwest side of the building for quick drop offs. A sign in s heet is on the office counter for volunteers and other visitors. Please avoid going to the classroom without checking in. Your cooperation will help to provide a safe environment at school.
Emergency Drills
Fire and/or tornado drills are held monthly throughout the school year to familiarize the students with the procedures to follow in case
of an emergency. We also run lock-down (ALiCE) and emergency evacuation drills as part of our Safety Plan throughout the year.
Emergency Form
Each student must have a signed Sylvania Information Verification Form filed in the school office. If there are any changes in your

family status during the school year, i.e., place of employment, custody, telephone numbers, doctors, etc., please notify us so we can keep this information up to date. Information will be kept confidential.

TELEPHONES 	
All classrooms have telephones. You can access the system by calling 419-824-8612. Teachers are not available to receive phone
calls from 8:45am – 3:45pm.

SCHOOL SONG- Hill View Hawks!
We’re the Hill View Hawks
We’re the high-flying Hawks
And the other teams shake when we play.

When the home crowd roars The Hawk team soars Each day is victory day.

Watch the Hawks all fly
As they take to the sky
It’s our winning again that talks.

Though other teams may be forgot
Keep your eye on the Hill View Hawks!

Go HAWKS!

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