guam department of education astumbo elementary school
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Guam Department of Education
AsTumbo Elementary School
Student-Parent Handbook
School Year 2018-
2019
AsTumbo Elementary
School’s Mission Statement:
To give our students the opportunity to
learn, promote academic and
social skills,
and provide support to become
responsible and productive citizens.
Derrick R. Santos School Principal
AsTumbo Elementary School is located at 255 Chalan Hachon
Street on the beautiful village in Dededo. The school first opened its
doors in August 1997. The community is diverse with an average
student population of 550 students per school year. Enrollment is
open to Pre-school GATE, Head Start, and Kindergarten through
Fifth grade. In addition to the school-wide curriculum, the following
programs
are in place: Chamorro Language, English as a Second Language
Program (ESL), Special Education/Resource, and Gifted And
Talented Program/GATE.
The main office is open from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. during school
days. Instructional hours for kindergarten through Fifth grade will be
from 8:30 am until 2:43 pm. After school program also known as
ASPIRE will be from 2:50 pm until 5:30 pm. Visit or contact the
school at 635-4363/4364 for inquiries.
STUDENT REGISTRATION SY2018-2019
DIRECTIONS: 1. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY 2. FILL OUT EACH SECTION
STUDENT ATTENDANCE ZONE **IF YOUR STREET IS NOT LISTED, PLEASE INDICATE HOME ADDRESS IN THE "OUT OF DISTRICT" PORTION**
K25 CHALAN KODA K19 LOWER ASTUMBO K19 UPPER ASTUMBO
AYUDA STREET BIRADAN SAN HAYA ABABANG SASATA
E FLORES CADENA STREET CHALAN AGAHGA BIRADAN ABABANG
CHALAN AHGAO BIRADAN BABALI
K25 CHALAN PIGA CHALAN BIUKU BIRADAN DULALAS
H STREET CHALAN BOTDOLAGAS BIRADAN SASATA
I STREET CHALAN CHOPPAK BIRADAN TALO
J STREET CHALAN DOGGA CHALAN A'ABANG
K STREET CHALAN FAGO CHALAN GUALIEK
L STREET CHALAN GURIYOS CHALAN HILITAI
M STREET CHALAN HACHON CHALAN SAGAMAI
N STREET CHALAN IMIMU CHALAN SALIGAO
CHALAN KARETAN TROSU CHALAN APACHA
CHALAN KILITES MAPUNAO STREET
K37 ASTUMBO GARDEN CHALAN MAPUNAO CHALAN OTTOT
CHIOTE COURT CHALAN PAI PAI CHALAN PANAO
KAMUTE LOOP CHALAN PAKAO CHALAN YOGGA
SIGIDIYAS COURT CHALAN SUBIKAO
SUNI COURT CHALAN TENTACHINU
NIKA LANE CHALAN TUMATES
OUT OF
DISTRICT:
IF YOUR STREET IS NOT LISTED, PLEASE FILL OUT AN “OUT OF DISTRICT REQUEST”. IT IS TO THE DISCRETION OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TO APPROVE OR
DISAPPROVE ANY REQUESTS. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 635-4363. **MANDATED BY PUBLIC LAW 26-26, SECTION 6102 AND BOARD POLICY 318
Guam Department of Education Vision
Statement:
“Our educational community Prepares all students for life,
Promotes excellence, and Provides support.”
School Mission: To give our students the opportunity to learn, promote
academic and social skills, and provide support to become responsible
and productive citizens.
AsTumbo Elementary School Song
We can think with our brains, We are
SMART!
We can feel with our hearts, We all
CARE…..
We can stand so straight and tall…..
Full of pride we’ll do it ALL, We are
students of AsTumbo Yes We Are!!!!!
Together we can build A Great
new LIFE, Learning skills and
Making Friends,
we’ll do what ‘s RIGHT!!!
With our teachers as our guide and our
parents by our side, We can find
SUCCESS
And hold our heads up high!!!
Principals and school staff, too will be
proud of me and you,
In AsTumbo we’re prepared with skills for life!!!
By BARBARA MANIBUSAN
(Sung to the theme of: “IF YOU’RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT
CLAP YOUR HANDS”)
AsTumbo Elementary School Expected School Wide Learner Outcomes
Academic Achievers who will meet and/or exceed Content and Common Core Standards and apply critical thinking skills to resolve challenges in creative ways.
Technology Literate Team Builders who share responsibilities and are mindful of the opinions and contributions of others.
Emphatic Citizens who will embrace cultural diversity and demonstrate a willingness to explore a wide range of opinions and viewpoints. Self-directed learners who will strive towards achieving their goals with drive and vigor.
School Wide Learner Outcomes “I Can” Statements
I Can meet and/or exceed Content and Common Core Standards.
I Can apply critical thinking skills to resolve challenges.
I Can share responsibilities and be mindful of the opinions and contributions of
others.
I Can embrace cultural diversity and respect differences in opinions and viewpoints.
I Can strive towards achieving my goals with drive and vigor.
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AsTumbo Elementary School
School Year 2018 - 2019
SCHEDULE
7:00 am Office Opens
7:15 am Main Gate Opens
7:15 – 8:15 am Breakfast & Students drop-off
8:15 - 8:30 am Teachers pick up students from designated areas.
1st Instructional Block
8:30 – 10:00 am Kindergarten thru 5th grade
10:00 – 10:15 am Recess: K – 5th
2nd Instructional Block
10:15 – 11:45 K – 2nd grade
10:15 – 12:30 3rd – 5th grade
LUNCH SCHEDULES
11:45 – 12:30pm Kindergarten – 2nd grade
12:30—1:15 pm 3rd - 5th grade
3rd Instructional Block
12:30 – 2:43 pm K – 2nd grade
1:15 – 2:43 pm 3rd – 5th grade
Dismissal Release Time
2:43 pm All Grades
Parents/Guardians will be called for any remaining students after 3:00 p.m.
CPS and/or the Guam Police Department will be notified of any remaining students
after 3:30 p.m.
Essential Elements at AsTumbo Elementary School Attendance: Attend every school day and learn to the best of your abilities.
Behavior: Be safe. Be respectful. Be responsible.
Curriculum: Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will be the foundation for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and
Literacy Skills in Science and Social Science. GDOE Content Standards will continue to cover the skills in the other
content areas.
Communication: keep the lines of communication open between school and home. Stay updated by anticipating monthly
newsletters, viewing the school website (astumboelementary.weebly.com), signing for Parent Portal, attending conferences,
meetings and keeping the calendar for the school year in mind for the important dates. Visit the school and obtain the
Parent Portal form to sign up and be able to access online your child’s information on attendance and academic
progress.
General Education Curriculum and Interventions Based on the governor's recommendation and the Guam Education Policy Board's adoption, GDOE public schools will
continue with the implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) this school year. These sets of standards
establish the learning goals from K thru 12 in the areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, and literacy skills in
Science and Social Studies. All students will be enrolled within their respective grade levels and will receive instruction
from homeroom teachers according to the GDOE District Quarterly Maps. These maps outline the essential standards and
necessary skills that students should be able to learn and be prepared for the next grade level promotion. A co-curricular
schedule for English Language Arts and/or Mathematics will be followed by those students who have been identified to
receive services from special programs, such as SpEd/Resource and ESL. In addition, grade level teachers will integrate
STEAM lessons (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) to broaden the curriculum and strengthen student
learning.
As much as teachers prepare students to be at grade level in Reading and Mathematics, the results based on standardized
Note: Dismissal areas Bus = Cafeteria Building
Front gate walkers = I104
Back gate walkers = E106
Car riders: Hallway cafeteria
assessment shows that not all students are performing at grade level. This realization prompts the school to be prepared in
addressing the academic needs of students by utilizing certain components of the Response to Intervention model also
known as RTI. Grouping students based on the tier levels is one of the options that the school believes will significantly
impact how students can improve along the vertical alignment or across grade levels expectations of CCSS.
RTI works as follows in a tier system:
Tier 1: School-wide curriculum Grouping is according to homeroom teachers. Research-proven components from Direct Instruction, Success For All, Classroom
Instruction That Works, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, and other best practices will be utilized to teach CCSS using
methods and strategies that are more comprehensible to the students.
Tier 2: Targeted instruction Regrouping is within grade level based on results of assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics: severe/at-risk, low,
medium, and high. Tutoring will be scheduled in smaller class sizes, or services provided by special programs (ESL and SpEd).
Tier 3: Intensive intervention
Instruction of skills will be in a small group of two or three students, or one-on-one tutoring.
In cases where other interventions are needed, the following options will be discussed with the teacher and parent:
ASPIRE (After School Program for Instructional Remediation and Enrichment): a student who is at-risk of failing any of
the major content areas (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) is advised to enroll in this
remediation program. ASPIRE is formerly known as DEED.
Child Study Team/CST: a team that includes the homeroom teacher, parent, counselor, and special program teachers from
ESL and SpEd will convene to determine further interventions and if deemed necessary, a CST packet will be submitted to
the Special Education program for further educational testing. Identification will be based on the results of assessment. If
student is qualified, placement will be decided by the members of the IEP team.
Grade Level Retention: A student who is not progressing satisfactorily based on the any or combination of the following
will be subject to retention: considered truant in attendance, excessive absences or pattern of absences, failing grades in the
major content areas (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies).
Summer School Program: this is open to students who are identified as at-risk based on below grade level performance,
standardized assessments and teacher’s recommendation due to deficient academic progress.
SY 2018-2019
Quarterly Awards
Criteria
Outstanding Butterfly
Two recipients
per homeroom. ★ Must demonstrate meeting the behavior expectations in safety,
responsibility, and respect. ★ No Unsatisfactory rating in Citizenship. ★ No discipline referral. ★ No truancy referral.
“A” Honor Roll
★ Must acquire 90% or higher in grade point average for the quarter.
★ Must meet criteria in Reading set forth by the grade level.
“B” Honor Roll
★ Must acquire 80% or higher in grade point average for the quarter.
★ Must meet criteria in Reading set forth by the grade level.
Merit Award:
Perfect Attendance
★ Must be present at school every school day. NO TARDIES! ★ Note: According to page 6 of the Student Conduct Procedural Manual
(SOP1200-18), a child is considered absent if they miss half of the
instructional day.
SY 2018-2019
Yearly Awards
Criteria
District-wide
Assessments:
ACT Aspire and SBA
★ Award of Excellence – SBA 100% on all subtests; ACT Aspire –
Achieved a score of Exceeding in ALL subtests of the ACT Aspire.
★ Award of Merit – Achieved a score of Exceeding in 2 Subtests and 1
Ready Intermediate - Scored at the Ready Range in the ACT-Aspire in
All of the ACT-Aspire subtests. (Reading, Math and ELA)
★ Exemplary Scholar: Primary - Score of 100 in the SBA in ELA and
Math
★ Scholar: Primary - Score of 90 – 99 in the SBA in ELA and Math.
Intermediate - Scored at the Ready range in two of the ACT-Aspire
subtests.
★ Exemplary Achiever: Primary - Score of 80-89 in the SBA in ELA
and Math. Intermediate – Scored in the Ready Range in one of the
ACT-Aspire subtests.
SY 2018-2019
Cumulative Awards
Criteria
PRINCIPAL’S
Award of Excellence
One recipient
from each
homeroom at the
end of school
year.
★ Must be on the “A” Honor Roll with a cumulative GPA of 90% or
higher.
★ Must meet criteria in Reading set forth by the grade level.
★ No Unsatisfactory rating in Citizenship
★ No discipline referral.
★ No truancy referral.
★ Must be recommended by the homeroom teacher based on overall
academic performance, character development, family involvement,
and extra-curricular participation.
Top Three Award
Up to three
students from
each homeroom
at the end of
school year.
★ Top three students with the highest rank in the homeroom class with a
cumulative GPA of 90% or higher. ★ Must meet criteria in Reading set forth by the grade level.
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“A” Honor Roll Given at the end
of school year. ★ Must acquire a cumulative GPA of 90% or higher.
★ Must meet criteria in Reading set forth by the grade level.
“B” Honor Roll Given at the end
of school year.
★ Must acquire a cumulative GPA of 80%-89%.
★ Must meet criteria in Reading set forth by the grade level.
Merit Award:
Perfect Attendance
Given at the end
of school year. ★ Must be present at school every school day. NO TARDIES! ★ Note: According to page 6 of the Student Conduct Procedural Manual
(SOP1200-18), a child is considered absent if they miss half of the
instructional day.
Merit Award:
Outstanding
Citizenship
One recipient
from each
homeroom at the
end of school
year.
★ Must possess the qualities of a good citizen and has shown excellent behavior throughout the school year.
★ No Unsatisfactory rating in Citizenship. ★ No discipline referral. ★ No truancy referral.
ACADEMIC
ACHIEVER Award
Up to three
recipients from
each homeroom
at the end of
school year.
★ Meets at least one (1) or more of the following criteria: ★ Raised their GPA from quarter to quarter.
★ Improved with reading levels throughout all four quarters.
+ Recognition Awards
+ Certificate of
Participation
+ Certificate of
Appreciation
★ Students: Given by homeroom and program teachers based on
improvements or achievements.
★ Parents, Guardians, Families, Community Members: Given by
homeroom teachers and program teachers based on positive
involvement and support to the school mission.
SCHOLASTIC READING INVENTORY (SRI) LEXILE SCORE
CRITERIA FOR GRADE LEVEL PERFORMANCE IN READING
By the end of
1ST QUARTER
By the end of
2ND QUARTER
By the end of
3RD QUARTER
By the end of
4TH QUARTER
Second Grade 300 or higher
2.0
300 or higher
2.0
400 or higher
2.5
400 or higher
2.5
Third Grade 500 or higher
3.0
500 or higher
3.0
550 or higher
3.5
550 or higher
3.5
Fourth Grade 600 or higher
4.0
600 or higher
4.0
650 or higher
4.5
650 or higher
4.5
Fifth Grade 700 or higher
5.0
700 or higher
5.0
750 or higher
5.5
750 or higher
5.5
Support Programs Award Frequency of Award Criteria
ESL Program Certificate of Recognition Quarterly ➢ B or better (Sheltered Program);
➢ Shows improving or better in progress report (Pull out Program)
➢ S or better in citizenship
➢ No truancy referral
Special Education Program Certificate of Recognition Quarterly ➢ Must show progress in their goals
➢ Show effort in their work
Chamorro Studies Program I Mås Takhelo’ na Honra (Highest Honor)
Up to five students from each class at the end of the school year
➢ Top five students with the highest rank in the Chamorro class with a cumulative grade of 90% or higher
➢ No truancy referral ➢ No Unsatisfactory
rating in citizenship
Settifikon Onråo (Certificate of Honor)
Given on a quarterly basis and overall at the end of the school year
➢ Must acquire 90% or higher in Chamorro grade for the
quarterly awards and a cumulative Chamorro grade of 90% or higher for the end of the year award
➢ No truancy referral ➢ No Unsatisfactory
rating in Citizenship
Mås Adelantao (Most Improved)
Quarterly (2nd - 4th quarter)
➢ Raised Chamorro grade from quarter to quarter
Ambasadot Kottura (Cultural Ambassador)
Quarterly ➢ Must demonstrate efforts to go beyond classroom expectations to gain or share cultural knowledge
NO GUNS, DRUGS, TOBACCO, or WEAPONS (Public Law 27-116)
This law cites that there will be NO GUNS, DRUGS, TOBACCO (Smoking), WEAPONS or ALCOHOL PERMITTED
ON CAMPUS. Please adhere to these rules for the safety and welfare of everyone on campus. The Guam Police
Department will be immediately notified if anyone is found not in compliant with this regulation/law.
School Policies & Procedures Gate Hours:
Main entrance gate 7:00 – 1:30 & 2:15 – 3:30 (from 1:30 – 2:15
personnel will monitor gate.)
1:30 – 2:15 – No Privately Owned
Vehicle will be allowed to enter/exit main
gates – for student safety.
Main exit gate 7:00 - 8:00 & 2:15 – 3:00
Back gate 7:30 - 8:00 & 2:15 – 2:20
Gates, Traffic, Parking, Load/Off-loading
Instructions Traffic Instructions: All incoming traffic – cars/busses/trucks, shall enter through the school’s main entrance gate – See
diagram below. All exiting traffic shall exit through the school’s main exit gate – see diagram below.
Parking Instructions: ➢ Parking is only allowed in the green areas – see diagram below. (Any car found parked in
any other area(s) will be towed at the owner’s expense.)
➢ There shall be no cars/trucks parked at any time in the red area. This is considered our
FIRE LANE. Cars are not to park – even with the driver and/or passengers inside. Cars
will be towed at owner’s expense.
➢ To enter the parking lot from 7:15 – 8:00 – follow traffic flow and enter at the south entrance ➢ From 8:00 – 1:30 - Enter parking lot from the north entrance
Student(s) Loading/Off-Loading
Instructions:
Active Loading and Off-loading area only: In front of the cafeteria building – Building J, highlighted
in yellow and/or back gate of school (see back gate hours).
Vehicle entrance into campus is a single one-way lane.
All buses and cars are to enter through the school’s main entrance. Buses /cars are to drive up to the
cafeteria building and start loading/off-loading as cited in the highlighted areas in yellow = ░░. Once in the
active load/unloading area, allow students to disembark at the most southern part of the cafeteria building.
Five cars can off-load at the same time. As the five cars leave, the next set of cars enters and starts the flow
again. This method will speed up the traffic flow, etc.
Note: During any school emergencies/drill – school personnel will direct traffic.
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Imprudent driving on campus: We have seen many incidents where parents/guardians were passing other cars on campus or making a u-turn
in front of the cafeteria or main office. This presents a safety hazard for our students, faculty, staff, and other parents/guardians. We would like
to remind everyone that the entrance is one way/ single lane. In addition, we ask parents/guardians to please wait patiently for the off-
loading/loading activities from the car(s) in front of them. We will forward all license plate numbers to the police on any car seen making any
imprudent driving Remember – we all need to ensure the safety of everyone.
Parents/guardians: you are responsible for advising/informing other family & friends – who are picking up your child(ren),
regarding the policies/procedures cited above.
Arrival and Dismissal of Students AsTumbo Elementary School main gates open at 7:15 a.m. for student arrival and closes at 5:30 p.m. for ASPIRE students. Students may be
dropped off starting at 7:15 a.m. and pick-up begins at 2:45 p.m. Car riding students must be picked up no later than 3:00 p.m. School buses
will promptly depart from campus at 2:45 p.m. The Guam Police Department and Child Protective Services will be contacted for any students
who are remaining after 3:30 p.m.
Teachers will be picking up their students at 8:15 a.m. Teachers will also escort students to their respective dismissal areas starting at 2:43 p.m.
Student Attendance - (Guam Code Annotated
#24-142)
Public law requires attendance at school for all students between the ages of five (5) to 15 years. We must work together to ensure that our
children are in school each day. Remember that failure to attend school seriously interferes with schoolwork.
Student Registration
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Students who are entering for the first time into the Guam Public School System should comply with the following:
A. Parent/Guardian registering a student must present a Valid Identification card B. Verification of residency from the village mayor and any one utility bill showing physical home address or Lease Agreement for
Rental. C. Original Birth Certificate or passport that shows the child’s name, birth date, and parent’s name D. Updated medical shot records; E. Medical/physical examination records. F. A copy of legal guardianship and/or legal documents – whenever applicable. G. Child entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old by July 31, 2018.
Any change of address or telephone numbers MUST BE REPORTED TO THE REGISTRATION CLERK immediately. This procedure is
important for emergency contact.
Original Documents must be presented upon registration. All court documents (restraining orders, custody papers, etc.) applicable to the
student should be submitted to the office for proper enforcement.
Student Attendance Area (Board Policy 318)
Students are required to attend the school which serves the attendance area which his/her parents/ legal/custodial guardians reside. Students
living within the AsTumbo Elementary School district are to be enrolled in this school. When a change of residence places you in another
school district, you must transfer to the appropriate school. If you have any questions regarding your school district, please call the school or
your village Mayor’s Office.
Absences (Board Policy 411)
Failure to attend school regularly seriously interferes with schoolwork. All students are urged to attend school every day unless there is a valid reason
for being absent. The following reasons are considered excused absences: illness of student, medical/dental appointments, death in the immediate
family, court appearances, and natural disasters.
Upon returning to school following an absence, an excuse note must be submitted. Students absent from school for 3 or more consecutive days,
requires a doctor’s excuse note (Public Law 26-104). All absences without an excuse note, even for one day, will be marked as an
UNEXCUSED absence. The note should include the child’s name; date(s) absent; reason for being absent; and the parent’s signature. 12 or more
unexcused absences will be reported to the school’s Attendance Officer. The School’s Attendance Officer will then follow through with legal
court documents that parents must adhere to.
Note: If a child is found to have head lice, 3 days is the most the child will be excused. Absences after the third day will be recorded as unexcused.
Tardiness Any student who arrives to the classroom after 8:30 AM is considered TARDY. Students dropped off late, MUST go directly to class. Parents
should provide a note to explain why the child is tardy. Parents are encouraged to use the bus system to ensure that their child arrives to school on
time. Tardiness will be documented and reported. The teacher will contact parents of students having 3 unexcused tardies. School officials will
contact parents of students having 3+ unexcused tardies.
Your child’s tardiness will be considered an “excused tardy,” when he/she has a medical or dental reason to his/her lateness. However, your child
will be given an “unexcused tardy” if there is no document to support his/her being late prior to the start of class. Any tardy will disqualify a
student from the Perfect Attendance recognition.
Student’s Pre-Arranged /Off-Island Absences The Principal has the authority to approve Pre-Arranged absence(s) due to off-island reasons. Kindly take note of the following:
➢ Complete a Pre-arranged Off-Island Form and submit it to the Main Office five (5) working days prior to departure. **Submit
copies of the airline tickets/itinerary, doctor’s note, etc. (Please read the form for more info.) ➢ The school administration highly considers your child’s teacher’s input on student progress and attendance in determining the
approval of the request. ➢ If a child is to be out for a prolonged period (25 days), he/she may need to withdraw from school. Otherwise a doctor’s certification
is required to justify the absence(s).
Students Leaving Campus Parents picking up students to go off campus for medical or other reasons must sign out their child(ren) in the office campus ledger. Students will
be released to parents or authorized persons listed on the Emergency Card only. Parents/authorized persons must furnish a picture identification
card to ensure the safety of the students. The office will be responsible for informing the Homeroom teacher to release the student. Under no
circumstance will a parent be allowed to pick up a student from class. The teacher will not release any student without a call/notice from the main
office. Advanced requests (via calls/letters) to teacher to send students to the office prior to sign-out will not be accepted.
Student “In” Transfer Under no circumstance is a student to be transferred from one room to another without the approval of a school administrator. A master roster of
each room is kept in the office and we must know where every student is at all times. It is upon the discretion of the administrator to consider
transferring a student from one room to another if it is deemed necessary and such a move is in the best interest of the child. Parents will be notified
of any classroom reassignments concerning their child.
Withdrawals/Transfers Procedures Requests for withdrawal/transfers will be accepted by the School’s Registration Clerk between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parents/Legal Guadians will
be asked to fill out the Withdrawal Request form. PLEASE ALLOW THREE (3) WORKING DAYS FOR PROCESSING. Parents/Legal
guardians may not hand carry school records from AsTumbo Elementary School.
➢ The Withdrawal/Transfer Form is given to the teacher. ➢ The teacher will record all necessary grades and attendance information. Teacher will route the Withdrawal/Transfer Form to the
Librarian, Nurse (Attach Health Audit), Guidance Counselor, Chamorro Teacher, Special Education, ESL, and GATE (if applicable)
for clearance. ➢ After all the signatures are completed, the classroom teacher will turn in the Withdrawal/Transfer Form, workbooks (for students
transferring to another public school on Guam) and report card to the main office. The teacher and librarian should also note if there
are any textbook or library book missing or damaged. Price for books may be obtained at the Main Office. ➢ If a fine is owed by the child, the Withdrawal/Transfer From will not be cleared, but will be sent along with a note describing the fine,
to the office as soon as possible. The Librarian will be responsible for the collection of all Library's fines or charges.
NOTE: If transfer is effective before the end of First Quarter, there will be no report card only the Withdrawal/Transfer Form.
Students Leaving Guam Department of Education - Prior to the end of school year.
Board Policy 339 indicates that students departing the school system up to 15 days prior to the closing of school may be granted full credit.
The school should issue to such students a final report card at the time of withdrawal/transfer, the report card should show such
information as fourth quarter grades, final grades, credits granted, promotion or retention as applicable.
Students who withdraw/transfer from school prior to the completion of the sixth week of the fourth quarter will be given a report card that
shows the grades for the first three quarters. The grades for the fourth quarter to date of the withdrawal should be on the transfer form to the
receiving school recommending that the student be promoted, retained, or given credit on the basis of work done. The reason for withdrawal,
however, must be substantiated.
Student Dress Code (Board Policy 401)
In keeping with the GDOE Vision Statement of preparing all students for life, promoting excellence and providing support, it is
recognized that school uniforms enhance the learning environment. Therefore, it is required that all students wear their school uniform daily from
Monday through Friday. Students are encouraged to take pride in their uniform and appearance. All uniform shirts should be “tucked in” properly.
Uniforms may be purchased at Royal Bics in Upper Tumon across Atkins Kroll. You may contact or visit these vendors for more
information.
Close toed shoes are required footwear. This prevents foot injury. Flip-flops (zorries), open-toe shoes/sandals, high heels and roller
blades/ heelies are prohibited. Flip-flops are permitted only when it is necessary; example: foot injury.
Wearing of any expensive jewelry - earrings, bracelet, rings, necklace with pendant, is highly discouraged. This helps prevent temptation
and theft from amongst our students. If such jewelry is worn the school will not be held responsible for it being lost, missing or stolen.
Prohibiting Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying, Cyberbullying, Sexting, Sexual Harassment
for Students (Board Policy 409)
The Department of Education (DOE) does not condone or tolerate acts of sexual misconduct perpetrated against our students. Public
education is grounded in public trust. In upholding that trust, we remain committed to creating and maintaining a public school system where no
student will be fearful of coming to school or assigned worksite. Students must feel safe and secure at all times. DOE is committed to providing
and supportive, secure and safe learning environment and workplace that is free of all forms of harassment and sexual misconduct.
Articles Prohibited On Campus
Items which may be hazardous, harmful to others, or which may interfere with learning and school operations are prohibited. The following (but not
limited to) is a list of items that are prohibited: expensive jewelry, any type of electronic device (e.g. electronic games, tablets, cellphones, CD/DVD
players, cameras, pagers) playing cards, knives, matches/lighters, cigarettes, rollerblades, “Hot Cheetos”, pogs, rubber bracelets. Confiscated items
will be returned solely to the parents/guardians of the child. All remaining confiscated items will be disposed of at the end of the school year. The
school and the Department of Education will not be held liable for any stolen items brought from home to school. We encourage all our parents
to speak to their child regarding this matter.
Classroom Visits/Teacher Contact Parents who wish to visit their child’s classrooms, are asked to make an appointment with the teacher/office prior to the visit. Visits to the classroom
and phone calls to the teachers are only allowed during the teacher’s PREP time for thirty (30) minutes and/or with admin approval, or after school
hours. All visitors must abide by the CAMPUS SECURITY PROCEDURES cited below.
Visitors on Campus
CAMPUS SECURITY PROCEDURES In order to ensure the safety of all our students, faculty and staff members, we have implemented a Campus Security System here at AsTumbo
Elementary School. When on campus, all visitors must abide to the following:
✓ All visitors must proceed to the Main Office to sign-in. ✓ All visitors must provide their identification. Visitors without proper identification will not be allowed on campus. ✓ Visitors must obtain a Campus Pass from the Main Office and keep the pass in their possession at all times. ✓ Visitors are to proceed to and/or remain in the area where they declared they were going to.
All visitors must return the Campus Pass to the school’s Main Office and they are to leave the premises. Note: Students are not allowed to bring
their siblings who are not currently enrolled at this school.
*** If there is a special event on campus, (Ex. Christmas Program) visitors are still required to sign-in at he main office but
no passes will be given out. However, after the program, it is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure that all guests leave
the campus.
Note: The Guam Police Department will be called if any visitors, parents or guardians are found in
violation and/or not complying with our Campus Visitors Procedure.
Volunteers Parents/Guardians who wish to volunteer are required to comply with the following:
✓ PPD (TB Clearance) ✓ Police Clearance ✓ Court Clearance ✓ Teacher’s Consent
✓ Administrator’s Approval
Lost and Found Articles ◆ When articles are found, they are turned in to the office and placed in the lost and found box. ◆ Lost articles may be claimed in the office during recess or before dismissal in the afternoon. ◆ Any articles left after 30 days will be appropriately disposed of.
Breakfast and Lunch Program
The school is qualified in the Community Eligibility Program which means all students
are provided breakfast and lunch at no cost to the parents/guardians. Breakfast for all
students will be served from 7:15 – 8:15. For your child to avail of breakfast, ensure that
they are in school on time.
Student Verification Student Verification of Enrollment requires 3 – 5 working days to be completed and ready for pick up.
The parent or guardian who is requesting for student verification must obtain the necessary form FROM the requesting organization.
The authorized person is solely responsible for picking up the completed form.
Report Cards & Mid-Quarter Progress Reports
Report cards for Kindergarten – 5th grades are issued at the end of each quarter (four times a year).
Mid-Quarter Progress reports will be sent out every mid-quarter. Parents will be asked to sign these reports and
return it to their teachers the following day. In addition to the scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences, a meeting
with the respective teacher can be arranged with the office if needed to discuss student progress in academics,
attendance, and behavior.
Textbooks
Students will have the opportunity to learn other content areas. Textbooks are assigned to each student. Before
students are allowed to use the textbooks, parents need to complete and return the Textbook Accountability
Letter. (This is to ensure that both parents and students are aware of our requirements on the use and care of the
Book/s).) The books are FREE to use and there is a level of responsibility given to parents and students. Upon receipt of the letter, parents/guardians
are to return the signed forms within five (5) days from receipt of the letter(s). Lost or damaged textbooks need to be paid in full at the school’s main
office within five (5) days of receiving the Lost or Damaged Notification from your child’s teacher and/or Main Office.
Bus Transportation
If your child regularly rides the bus to and from school and you wish to have your child ride on a different bus or picked up by car, please send a note
with your request to your child’s homeroom teacher. No phone calls on any of these changes will be accepted.
Bus Rules
For those students who will be utilizing the government bus system, a set of rules are in place that all students must comply with in order to ensure
the safety for all students utilizing the same bus. Please read the following Bus Rules with your child(ren) and kindly elaborate on the need for
safety. Students are to:
1. Be courteous to the driver, fellow students, and to passersby.
2. Remain seated at all times while the bus is in motion. 3. Keep their hands, feet, head or objects inside the bus and to themselves. 4. Converse in normal tones - indoor voices. Loud or vulgar language is prohibited. 5. Clean up after themselves – Pick up their mess/trash and take it home. 6. Refrain from any rough playing in the bus or at the bus stops. 7. Wait on their side of the bus stop/street until the bus comes and the driver signals them to
cross the street.
If any of the Bus Rules are broken, the following consequences will be enforced:
◆ First Offense: A written or oral reprimand by the Bus Driver. A copy of reprimand and charges will be given to the school
principal for file. ◆ Second Offense: Forfeiture of school bus use, resume again only after conference between the offender’s parents, principal and bus
driver. ◆ Third Offense: Forfeiture of school bus use for balance of the school year.
NOTE: a. Damaging the bus in any way is prohibited and punishable by exclusion from use of the bus.
b. Students/parents are responsible for any damages done on the bus. Students being transported are under the direct
supervision of the bus driver. The driver shall make the necessary report/s of any disciplinary infractions.
c. Bus drivers have the authority to maintain order in their buses. They do not have authority to exclude a student from riding without
due process given to the student and proper notice to the parent. Infractions will be documented and a copy will be forwarded to the
school principal.
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
PTO is comprised of parents and teachers whose objective is to support the school. Meetings are held every last Wednesday of each month at
the school’s cafeteria. The projects proposed are in the areas of:
1. Improving curriculum 2. Improving the facilities and maintenance 3. Enhancing the self-esteem of the students, teachers and their families.
The PTO is composed of elected officials. Their focus is on policies and organizations of the PTO. News and updates will be posted in the
school’s newsletter. You may also contact the Main Office if you wish to participate, obtain information, and/or support our PTO.
Party Requests
Party requests will be subject to the approval of the Administrator, provided that the request is
submitted two weeks in advance. For the safety and wellbeing of all our students, the List of
Approved Snacks & Beverages should be strictly adhered to.
School Supplies
In order to assist our teachers in educating your child this school year, we ask parents/guardians for their
support by providing much needed school supplies. The following is a basic school supply list. (Note:
These items may vary with your child’s teacher and grade level.) We also ask that parents/guardians
kindly replenish your child’s school supply needs every quarter – when applicable.
1. Filler Paper/Kindergarten
writing papers 2. Pencils – Black/Red 3. Binder 4. Composition Notebooks 5. Crayons/color
pencils/markers/glue
6. Scissors 7. Folder/binders 8. School bag 9. Pens - verify this item with your child’s teacher 10. White Erasers
School Sponsored Activities, Clubs and Organizations
We encourage all our students to partake in our school’s clubs and organizations. These activities help build good working and learning
relationships with other students, faculty and staff members. The following is a listing of the clubs and organizations that exist in our school:
◇ Student Council ◇ Art-a-thon ◇ Rainbows for Children
◇ Spelling Bee ◇ Science Fair ◇ Island wide essay or drawing
contests
◇ Youth Crime Watch ◇ Math Olympiads ◇ Math Kangaroo
◇ Read-a-thon ◇ National Elementary
Honor Society ◇ Box Tops for Schools
Fund Raising
Your child’s class, clubs, organizations, and grade level will periodically have fund raising events to cover/defray the cost of planned class/school
activities. The parents’ role is a very important part in all our fund raising events. We highly encourage parents to participate and provide
assistance in any way possible in these activities. Your child’s teacher will keep you informed on any planned fund raising event/s. Ultimately, the
funds collected will benefit our students.
Student’s Health Cards
Every student is required to have a current registration card on file with the clerk and a
current health card on file with the school health counselor. In the event of an
EMERGENCY, these cards are vital for our office to contact parents whenever necessary.
We ask parents/guardians to keep contact numbers and the health card updated
throughout the school year.
Fieldtrips and other School Related Activities
Fieldtrips/school activities are considered enrichment to classroom instruction. We have
two kinds of fieldtrips – academic related field trips and incentive field trips. Students
who have been referred to the Principal’s Office for any attendance or discipline
problems, repeated minor and/or major offenses will not be allowed to participate in
incentive fieldtrips and some school related activities. All participating students must not
be lacking any academic requirement/s and are adhering to all our school/classroom
rules. Students participating in the fieldtrips are required to wear a school uniform and
comply with school and classroom rules. Students who do not turn in their signed field
trip forms will not be allowed to participate. In the event that the fieldtrip form is lost, a
written note from the parent will be accepted. Phone calls from parents signifying
consent for their child to participate will not be accepted. Non-compliance to the rules
and requirements for field trips will result to non-participation.
GENERAL SCHOOL RULES
3 BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
BE SAFE -Use the playground equipment properly.
-Always walk in the hallways, classrooms, library, cafeteria, restroom and other areas in the school. You may run on the
playground.
-Leave gum, pagers, cell phones, radios, and electronic gadgets/games at home.
-Leave sharp objects, such as pencils, in the classroom.
-Leave toy guns, knives, and weapons at home.
BE RESPECTFUL -Be kind and courteous to each other.
-Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
-Walk quietly to and from your classroom.
-Have a pass when you are in the hallways.
-Follow the directions of all adults working in the school.
-Keep the school grounds and building clean.
-Take care of school property.
BE RESPONSIBLE -Be at school or class on time.
-Bring books and materials needed to school.
-Always work to the best of your ability.
-Wait patiently for your turn and in line.
-Keep body parts and objects to yourself.
Hallway, Playground, Cafeteria, and Restroom Rules
In order to ensure that all students are safe in our school and in keeping with our 3 Expectations, we are asking our parents and
guardians to please review the following rules with our child(ren):
HALLWAY RULES
3 Expectations Students should:
Safe
● Walk on the right side; ● Form a single line
Respectful
● Walk quietly; ● Keep your hands feet and objects
to yourself; ● Treat everyone with respect; and ● Place all trash in trashcans
Responsible
● Go directly to your
assigned area; and ● Hold onto personal property;
PLAYGROUND RULES
3 Expectations Students should:
Safe
● Use equipment as directed; ● Stay in assigned playground area; ● Play safely in designated area; ● Stay in assigned area during rainy weather.
Respectful
● Show good sportsmanship; ● Listen and follow directions of adults; ● Take turns using playground equipment; ● Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.
Responsible
● Line up in assigned area as soon as the whistle is blown; ● Drink water and use the restroom before lining up for
class; ● Pick up personal property, clean up and throw trash
in proper receptacles; ● Use water fountain for drinking only;
CAFETERIA RULES
3 Expectations Students should:
Safe
● Quietly walk in line with your class and wait your turn; ● Go to assigned area; ● Eat quietly; and ● Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.
Respectful
● Keep your hands, feet & objects to yourself; ● Use quiet voices and kind words; ● Use proper table manners; and ● Listen and follow adult instructions.
Responsible
● Clean up after yourself and keep area clean; ● Dump your own lunch tray properly; ● Walk to assigned area/line/table; and ● Quietly remain seated.
RESTROOM RULES
3 Expectations Students should:
Safe ● Walk to the restroom; ● Keep floors dry; ● Leave as soon as you are finished;
Respectful
● Quite voices; ● Flush toilet; ● Mind your own business; ● Use toilet and sink properly;
Responsible
● Wash hands; ● Throw trash in trash can; ● Use toilet and sink properly; ● Return back to class;
4 BASIC Us
Assertive Discipline Program
Our school has an average student population of about 550+ students. Because of this large student count, we need to ensure that every student is
provided a safe environment that is harmonious and conducive to quality education. To accomplish this, we have written a discipline program that
encourages students to become responsible citizen. If students are to be safe, happy and productive, we as stakeholders must work together to
accomplish this goal. Everyone must know, understand their responsibilities and accept them. In doing so, we provide the best possible
educational environment for all students.
Parent Responsibilities: ▪ Ensure timely and regular school attendance; ▪ Teach your child(ren) respect for authority; ▪ Teach your child(ren) respect for personal property; ▪ Teach and have your child(ren) perform proper personal hygiene at all times (shower
every morning, brush teeth, comb hair, etc. prior to coming to school); ▪ Ensure that your child(ren) wear clean uniform/clothes daily to school; ▪ Know and understand the rules of the school; ▪ Be involved by attending parent/teacher conferences and school functions; and ▪ Be sure your child(ren) is/are ready to learn by:
a. having a good night’s rest; b. providing needed school supplies; c. bringing your child(ren) to school on tine if private transportation is used;
Student Responsibilities: ❖ Attend school regularly; ❖ Be on time and ready to learn; ❖ Respect authority; and ❖ Follow school and classroom rules.
STUDENT
DISCLPLINE
The Department of Education had approved a district wide discipline plan for all grade level schools to follow. To inform our
parents/guardians, we have provided the following brief description on the different levels of infractions, definitions and
consequences that are defined within our GDOE Discipline Guidelines. For more information, please refer to our Department of
Education Web Site at GDOE.NET
Level of Offenses:
Level 1
➢
➢
➢
➢
➢
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➢
➢
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➢
➢
4 minor classroom infractions;
Abusive Language/Gestures/Profanity
Disruptive behavior
Tardy (3 unexcused) (BP 411)
Dress Code Violation (BP 401)
Endangers Horse playing/Sparing
Technology violation
Found Off Limit Area
Littering
Inappropriate Touch
Public Display of Affection
Level 2
∙ 3 major level 1 infractions
∙ Physical Aggression
∙ Defiance/Disrespectful/Insubordination
∙ Deceptive Behavior
∙ Property Damage
∙
∙
∙
∙
∙
Theft
Instigating a fight
Use/Poss./Dist. of Contraband
Reckless Conduct
Forgery
∙ Gambling
∙ Use/Poss./Dist. of Unauthorized Medium
∙ Obscenity
∙ Skipping
∙ Academic Dishonesty
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evel 3 ❖ 3 total level 1 & 2 infraction ❖ Bullying ❖ Cyber bulling/sexting ❖ Use/poss./Dist. of tobacco product ❖ Use/poss./Dist. of alcohol products ❖ Use/poss. of Combustibles ❖ Vandalism Property Damage ❖ Terroristic Conduct ❖ Arson Property Damage ❖ Use/poss./Dist. of Weapons ❖ Intoxication ❖ Endangers Fighting ❖
❖ Assault/Battery of Employee ❖ Endangers Rioting (4 of more individuals) ❖ Use/poss./Dist. of Contraband/Drugs ❖ Use/poss./Dist. of Inhalants ❖ Extortion ❖ Use/poss./Dist. of Firearms/Explosives ❖ Graffiti Property Damage ❖ Sexual Harassment ❖ Sexual Assault ❖ Left Campus without Permission
DATA Dictionary:
Code Discipline Subtype / Problem Behavior Board Policy &
Guam Code
Annotated
DEFINITIONS Level of
Severity PowerSchool SWIS
2 Abusive / Profanity InappLang BP 400 Verbal or written messages that is offensive and inappropriate.
L1
3 Physical Aggression PhysAgg BP 400; BP 405 Student engages with others or self in actions involving
physical contact where injury may occur. L2
4 Defiance / Disrespect /
Insubordination Def/Disresp BP 400; BP 405
Does not comply with adult direction; refusal to follow
direction. L2
5
Deceptive Behavior
Lying/Cheat
BP 400; BP 405
Falsifying information to school personnel. Serving as an accomplice to illegal acts or behaviors that violate school
rules. Any fraudulent use of
material/information/graphics/electronics for the purpose
to gain academic grade or credit.
L2
6
Harassment /Bullying
Harass/Bully
BP 400; BP 405;
BP 409 & 17
GCA 3112.1 (a)
These behaviors include: physical, verbal, relational,
exclusion, harassment and/or obscene pictures, graffiti or written notes which are meant to place others in fear of
their safety, loss of dignity or have the effect of
demeaning them based on their race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or
other personal characteristic. Bullying behavior
components:
a. aggressive behavior that involves unwanted, negative actions; b. involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time; and c. involves an imbalance of power or strength
L3
7 Disruptive Behavior Disrupt BP 400; Behavior causing an interruption/distraction from
instructional time or other regularly scheduled
activity.
L1
9
Cyberbullying / Sexting
Harass/Bully
BP 379; BP 400;
BP 406; BP 409 &
Cyberbullying:
17 GCA §
3112.1 (a) Sexting: 9 GCA
28.100 and
28.101
and http://olweus.org
Delivers threats, intimidation and/or disrespectful messages via any form of electronic transmission that
includes but not limited to: Disrespectful messages place
others in fear of their safety, loss of dignity or have the effect of demeaning them based on their race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation,
disability, or other personal characteristic.
Cyberbullying is bullying through the email, instant messaging, (IMing), chat room exchanges, Web site posts,
or digital messages or images send to a cellular phone or
personal digital assistant (PDA) (Kowalski et al. 2008).
Cyber bullying, like traditional bullying, involves: a. an imbalance of power b. aggression c. negative action that is often
repeated Sexting behavior components include: a. aggressive behavior that involves unwanted,
L3
negative actions and/or material that are
sexual in nature b. involves the use of electronic device(s) or
digital means to transmission
10
Property Damage
PropDam BP 400;BP 405;
BP 600
Activity that results in destruction or disfigurement of
public and personal property with a value of less than
$25.00.
L2
11 Theft Theft BP 400; BP405 Possession of having passed on or being responsible for removing someone else's property.
L2
12 Dress Code Violation Def/Disresp BP 400; BP 401 Not dressed in compliance with school dress code policy. L1
15
Use/Poss. of Combustibles
Combust
BP 400; BP 405
Use of/possession of / distribution of / intent to distribute
any substance, object or device readily capable of causing bodily harm and/ or property damage on school property
or school events.
L3
16
Property Damage:
Vandalism
Vandalism
BP 400; BP 405;
9 GCA 34.50
Activity that results in destruction or disfigurement of
property that results with a value of $25.00 or more. In the
case of a minor, the parents or the legal guardian shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for the payment
of all fines.
L3
17
Terroristic Conduct
BombTht
BP 400; BP 405
& 9 GCA 19.50
Threats to commit any crime of violence with intent to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly; or
facility of public transportation, or otherwise to cause
serious public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such inconvenience
L3
18
Property Damage: Arson
Arson BP 400; BP 405;
BP 425 and 9 GCA §34.20
Malicious burning of property on or near campus, or at school event.
L3
19
Use/Poss. of Weapons
Weapons
BP 400; BP 405;
BP 425
Use of/possession of / distribution of / intent to distribute any weapon representation/simulation thereof, or other
objects readily capable of causing bodily harm, on school property or school events.
L3
22 Endangers: Fighting Fight BP 400; BP 405;
BP 471
2 - 3 students engage in actions involving serious physical contact where injury may occur.
L3
23 Endangers: Horse Playing
/Sparring PhysAgg BP 400; BP 405
Engages in inappropriate physical contact where injury
may occur. L1
24 Endangers: Instigating a
Fight Disrupt BP 400; BP 405 Behavior that provokes or may lead to physical contact. L2
26
Assault/Battery
Fight BP 400; BP
405; BP 471 and
9 GCA 19.30
Violent behavior that causes fear and/ or bodily harm
towards others.
L3
27 Assault / Battery to
Employee
Fight BP 400; BP 405;
BP 471 & 9
GCA §19.20
Violent behavior that causes fear and/ or bodily harm toward an employee.
L3
39 Technology Violation TechVio BP 400; BP 379;
BP 406 Engages in inappropriate use of any type of electronic device (as defined by school/handbook).
L1
43 Use/Poss. /Distribution of
Contraband
Other
Behavior
BP 400 To possess, consume, distribute or intend to distribute
inappropriate substance, material, device or representation/simulation thereof.
L2
50
Reckless Conduct Other
Behavior
BP 400; BP
435; BP 440
Engages in serious behavior with disregard to one's or
other's safety or involving conduct where injury may
occur.
L2
54
Extortion
Harass/Bully BP 400; BP 471
& 9 GCA 40.10
and 40.20
Written or verbal threat(s) requiring payment of money, product or service from another to deter future
violence.
L3
58 Use/Poss. of Firearm
/Explosives
Combust BP 400; BP 405; BP 425; BP 471
& 9 GCA 16.10
To possess, use, distribute or intend to distribute Firearm/Explosives or representation/simulation
thereof.
L3
64 Found Off-Limit Area Out of Bounds BP 400 Student is in an unauthorized or unsupervised area, as
defined by the school. L1
70
Property Damage: Graffiti
PropDam BP 400;BP 405
& 9 GCA 34.70
(b)
Engages in defacing school or personal property using any type of medium, device or item.
L3
71 Poss./Use of Unauthorized
Medium
Other
Behavior
BP 400 & 9
GCA 34.70 (d)
Use of/possession of / distribution of / intent to distribute
any medium that is not used pursuant to label instruction, to deface or destroy school or personal property.
L2
75 Littering Def./Disresp BP 400 To throw or leave trash without properly disposing in the
identified bin(s). L1
80
Sexual Harassment
Harass/Bully
BP 400; BP 405;
BP 409 & Office of Civil Rights
Title IX
To deliver unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical
conduct of a sexual nature.
L3
82 Inappropriate Touch Other
Behavior BP 400
Any sexual or intentional touch that is unwanted,
unwarranted or makes others uncomfortable. L1
84
Obscenity
Harass/Bully
BP 400; BP 409 Inappropriate or disrespectful physical gestures, verbal or written messages/graphics that are offensive or sexual in
nature.
L1
95 Left Campus without
Permission Skip BP 400; BP 440
Unauthorized departure from school
premises/activity/fieldtrip. L3
99 Skipping Skip BP 400; BP 411;
BP 440
Student leaves class/activity without permission or fails to
attend class. L2
AD
Academic Dishonesty Lying/
cheating
BP 400 Any fraudulent use of
material/information/graphics/electronics for the purpose to gain academic grade or credit.
L2
Consequences:
INTERVENTION/CONSEQUENCE ASSIGNED
( )Conference with Student (3)/( )Warning(14)/( )Reprimand(15)
Loss of Privileges (2) Parent Contact (4) Date: _
( )3 - 5 Days Student Placed on Contract (23) From: To:_ _
Referral to Counselor (13) Date: _
( )1 - 3 Days: ( ) Detention (80) or ( ) Work Detail (24)
From:_ To: _
( ) Other: (use only interventions/consequences that are in the DOE DDD)
Specify:_ _
( ) 3 - 5 Days: ( ) Lunch Detention (80) or ( ) Work Detail (24) Mandatory Parent Conference (17)
Date: Time: _
Referral to Counselor (13) Date: 2 weeks Student Placed on Contract (23)
From: To: _
( ) 5-10 Days: ( ) Lunch Detention (80) or ( ) Work Detail (24)
From: To:_ Return: _ Referral to Counselor (13) Date: 3
weeks Student Placed on Contract (23)
From: To: _
( ) 1 - 3 Days: ( ) Parent Shadowing (48)/ ( ) Suspension (30-32)/ (
) In School Suspension (37-42)
From: To:_ Return: _ Referral to Counselor (13) Date: 4
weeks Student Placed on Contract (23)
From: To: _
( ) Other: (Use only interventions/consequences that are in the DOE DDD)
Specify:
( ) 3 - 10 Days: ( ) Parent Shadowing (48) or ( ) Suspension (30-32) / (
) In School Suspension (37-39)
From: To:_ Return: _ Mandatory Parent Conference (17)
Date: Time: _ Referral to Counselor (13) Date: 4
weeks Student Placed on Contract (23)
From: To: _
( ) 5 - 10 Days: ( ) Parent Shadowing (48) or ( ) Suspension (31-36) / (
) In School Suspension (41-46)
From: To:_ Return: _ Mandatory Parent Conference (17)
Date: Time: _ Referral to Counselor (13) Date: 6
weeks Student Placed on Contract (23)
From: To: _
( ) 10 Days: ( ) Parent Shadowing (48)/ ( ) Suspension (36)
From: To:_ Return: _ Mandatory Parent Conference (17)
Note: As per the Office Discipline Referral (ODR) Form, “The consequences in each level are progressive in nature but may not be
administered in the order presented; other incidences/consequences are allowable in respective levels. Refer to the DISTRICT DISCIPLINE
DICTIONARY.”
Student Support Services
School Guidance Counselor What the COUNSELOR Can Do For You: As part of the support staff at AsTumbo, your child’s School Counselor is professionally trained to
assist student’s learning.
Your school counselor:
❖ Works with individuals and groups. ❖ Performs classroom guidance. ❖ Reviews test results to understand your child’s progress and ability.
The counselor also: :
✓ Helps children cope with emotional crisis. ✓ Helps children get along with others. ✓ Encourages students to recognize and make the best use of their
abilities. ✓ Helps students overcome learning problems. ✓ Assists in preventing major problems before they occur.
More importantly, your school counselor works to enhance your child’s self esteem.
Why is this so important?
Self-esteem is the first step upon which all human success is built. It is the most effective preventative for any serious emotional, behavioral or
learning problem. It is the key to a happy and successful life. These are the things we all want for our children. They are also the reason your school
counselor is here.
School Health Counselor (Nurse) Our school’s nurse is available to assist our students with any ailment they may encounter while in school. They have the same hours as teachers.
They are available from 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. daily. They perform the following:
➢ Vision, hearing, dental and lice checks annually. Your child’s teacher will be notified of concerns. ➢ Dispenses prescription medication only after parents has completed the required form. All prescription medication is to be stored in
the nurse’s office. In the nurse’s absence an administrator will administer the medication. Teachers are not to administer
medication. ➢ Investigates student referrals: If a child exhibits classroom problems, they may be related to health problems, vision, hearing, dental,
hyper activity, physical and emotional difficulty at home. ➢ Serves as a resource person for coordination with other agencies, and community resources. ➢ Monitors health & hygiene of students and takes appropriate action.
Parent-Family-Community Outreach Program The mission of the Parent-Family-Community Outreach Program is to provide schools and families with adequate support in meet the varied needs
of children in the most effective manner and to promote the importance of parental involvement in education. The program consists of a Social
Worker and a Community Program Aide. It is designed primarily to provide services to students and families of the Free Associated States of
Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. However, services can be extended to other students requiring services as deem appropriate by the Outreach
Team.
Date: Time: Referral to Counselor (13)
Date: 8 weeks Student Placed on Contract (23) From: To: DAC Hearing: Date:
Time:
( ) Other: (Use only interventions/consequences that are in the DOE DDD) Specify:
( ) Referral to Another Agency (22) Specify: Service Call # Case #
Pol. Off. Name:
SCHOOL PROGRAMS and SERVICES
T The library is open throughout the school day. It may be closed occasionally for special activities.
Each class has at least one library period a week (period of thirty minutes).
Books must be returned before students may borrow again.
LOST BOOKS
Students are responsible for the books checked out. Students with overdue books may not check out additional books. Overdue notices will be sent home via the student and must be taken cared of the next day. All library fees and repayment of lost books are to be paid/ settled with the Librarian. Lost or damaged books must be paid for in cash and at its cost which is the book price.
ASPIRE Program When enrollment warrants, AsTumbo Elementary School has an extended day program designed to provide educational and
supervision for elementary school-age children of working single parents and two-parent families where both parents work. The
program is designed to operate after regular school until 5:30 p.m. A $5.00 charge for every fifteen (15) minutes (after 5:30) is
charged for any students picked up after 5:30 p.m. There is a fee of $100.00 per quarter per child. **Fee is subject to change**
Parents need to obtain the quarterly payment slip from the program coordinator prior to making any payment(s).
All payments are to be made at any branch of Bank of Guam.
There is a free tutoring (2:15pm until 3:45pm) for at-risk students who are recommended by teachers. Parents/guardians
need to fill out the registration form, attend a mandatory orientation meeting and must commit to picking up students on time.
Availability is based on federal funding and the list of students participating may vary on a quarterly basis.
G.A.T.E. Program (Gifted And Talented Education)
Students meeting the criteria will receive additional enrichment in all content areas.
How is a student identified as GIFTED?
● NOMINATION by teachers, counselors, parents, peers throughout the year. ● NATIONAL STANDARDLZED ACHIEVEMENT TEST SCORE minimum norm composite score required
(80 percentile). ● TEACHER Rating SCALE in these characteristic areas: Motivational, creativity, leader, communication,
and planning. ● PARENTAL PERMISSION FOR TESTING
Pre-GATE and Head Start are also available to qualified students.
English as a Second Language Program (ESL Program)
Identification
When parents or guardian register or transfer their children to a public school, a Home Language Survey is filled out. Any
language answer other than English means the student will be assessed, monitored, and/or serviced by the ESL program of the school.
ESL is a federally funded program that supplements the general curriculum in teaching language arts skills (listening, speaking,
reading, writing, and comprehension).
Assessment
The Language Assessment Scale (LAS Links) is a language proficiency test used by GDOE to determine students’ abilities
in English when their primary language is other than English. LAS Links is administered to observe and report gains in speaking,
listening, reading, writing, and comprehension. It has been developed by CTB/McGraw-Hill publication to meet the No Child Left
Behind (NCLB) requirements for testing ESL students in English proficiency.
English Language Proficiency
The scale scores and proficiency levels derived from the LAS Links test provide the following:
➢ Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing scores are combined into an Overall Proficiency Level ➢ Comprehension level is taken from parts of Reading and Listening ➢ Oral proficiency is determined from listening and speaking combined
There are five levels of English Proficiency according to LAS Links. ESL students who achieve proficiency levels of 1, 2, and 3
are eligible to receive direct service from the ESL program because they are considered English language learners.
➢ Proficiency Level 5 (Above Proficient) ➢ Proficiency Level 4 (Proficient) ➢ Proficiency Level 3 (Intermediate)
A level 3 student is developing the ability to communicate effectively in English across a range of grade-level
contexts. Errors may interfere with written communication and reading comprehension.
➢ Proficiency Level 2 (Early Intermediate) A level 2 student is developing the ability to communicate in English within the school context.
Errors impede basic communication and comprehension.
➢ Proficiency Level 1 (Beginning) A level 1 student is beginning to develop receptive and productive uses of English in the social and school contexts.
Comprehension may be demonstrated by the student nonverbally, or through the native or home language.
Language and Literacy: Types of Programs
Our school provides the following programs:
➢ Pull-Out Program This is a direct service program that combines English language learners from different grade levels for intensive
English language instruction. ESL students who have beginning or early intermediate proficiency levels are prioritized
to be in the pull-out program provided by ESL certified teachers.
➢ Sheltered Elementary In this direct service program, ESL students are taught by ESL teachers who make the appropriate modifications to the
regular curriculum to ensure that the material presented is comprehensible to the English language learners.
➢ Consultation This program option facilitates communication between the ESL teachers and the homeroom teachers to ensure that
instruction in the regular classroom is modified to meet the language and academics needs of ESL students.
Homeroom teachers implement and complete the Semester Modifications to monitor the progress of ESL students.
➢ Other When the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of SPED-LEP students does not indicate a need for ESL services,
those students will be classified under this program type.
➢ Follow Up Follow Up is a designation for ESL students with Parental Waivers, or who have met all criteria for exit, or who are
exempted from LAS Links testing.
Notification to Parents
A Notice of Eligibility will be given upon registration or sent home informing parents or guardians of the criteria of participation.
Special Education
The federal government has mandated that main streaming will occur in all schools. Main streaming relates to the concept of
"least restrictive alternative". This means that a child, considering the nature and degree of any disability(s) he/she may have, is to be
mainstreamed into all areas of school life with their peers without disabilities to the extent that he/she is able to function successfully.
He/she is not to be restricted to any special classroom environment, i.e. a Special Education classroom except as it is considered
essential to his/her development.
For the most part, all students identified as a child with a disability will be placed in regular classrooms. They will be
"home based" in these classrooms. Our Special Education classrooms are Resource Rooms. When the Individual Educational Plan
(I.E.P.) Team determines that a child will be successful in the Special Education classroom, the child may spend up to 300 minutes a
day in the Resource Room - depending on his/her Individual Educational Plan (I.E.P.). If a child displays sufficient progress, the
I.E.P. team can determine that the child could be returned full-time to a regular classroom.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency Closing of School
This would apply in all instances where pre-planning is not possible: i.e. loss
of water, a natural disaster or other quick developing emergency situations.
Upon these situations, the school is subject to close its regular operations.
Once the department decides to close the school,
The office will: • coordinate evacuation/dismissal with GDOE-Central Office; • update the media with closing schedules and procedures; • arrange for bus transportation for all bus riding students; and • contact parents of students by phone - who are car riders to
pickup students.
Emergency drills will be held periodically within the school year. This is to ensure that all parents, guardians, faculty,
staff and students know what the fire, earth quake, typhoon procedures are. The following are the basic emergency drills
that our school’s faculty, staff and students must follow:
Fire/Bomb/Evacuation Drills Evacuation:
1. All pupils, teachers and staff are required to evacuate the building in an expeditious and orderly manner to the place
indicated on the Evacuation Chart. 2. Everyone will remain outside until the clear signal is given to return back into the classroom/campus.
Earthquake Procedures Drills will be scheduled with notice to the faculty. The usual signal is a series of short bells.
Following the teacher’s command, students will:
1. Immediately TAKE COVER under desks or tables. HOLD the legs of the desk or table and TURN AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
2. Remain in sheltered position for at least 60 seconds. 3. Be silent and listen to instructions.
During the earthquake drill, teachers will:
1) Take cover. 2) Talk calmly to students. 3) Review procedures for evacuating the classroom. 4) Listen for the Fire/Evacuation signal 5) Evacuate classroom to the assigned safe area of the school 6) Take roll call of students 7) Report to faculty of class status.
In case of a real earthquake, wait at least 5 minutes to be
certain the shaking has stopped. Evacuate the building as in the drill earlier if signaled. Should
there be injury involved with any student, the teacher is to wait until evacuation signal is issued
to proceed in assisting the injured person/student and call for assistance.
Emergency Lockdown/Shelter in Place
Lockdown procedures may be issued involving dangerous intruders or other incidents that may
result in harm to persons inside the school building.
▪ Administration will issue lockdown order by announcing a warning or sending
a message to each classroom or by using any alternate method. ▪ All Students, Staff and visitors will be directed into classrooms or secure rooms ▪ Lock ALL classroom doors. ▪ Cover/Close All classroom windows. ▪ Move away all persons from windows and doors. ▪ Have all persons get down on the floor. ▪ Allow no one outside of the classrooms until the ALL CLEAR signal is given
Typhoon Procedures (Guam
Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense) CONDITION OF READINESS
(COR)
(COR 4) - Normal
(COR 3) - No Action
(COR 2) - Action is required
If COR 2 is declared when school is in session, the following procedures shall be observed:
For Students:
a. Students not transported by buses/cars shall be dismissed immediately. b. Transportation officials will send school buses to the schools. c. As soon as buses arrive the children who are transported by bus shall be sent home. d. Car riders will be released as soon as parents/guardians arrive.
To Parents/Guardians: 1. Listen to the radio/media for any news on the storm updates 2. If your child(ren) is/are car riders, please arrange to pick up your child ASAP at school. (Campus officials need to return
back into the school to secure the school for the impending storm.) 3. If your child(ren) is/are bus riders, please be home to receive your child(ren) or make the necessary arrangements for someone
to greet them when they get home. 4. Listen to the radio/media for any news on when the school will open.
**NOTE: Procedures vary with each incident. Please LISTEN to the radio for details.
The school will agree on a duress code to authenticate any “All Clear signal.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: EDUCATIONAL
RIGHTS
The Buckley Amendment is a law giving all parents of students under eighteen (18) years of age, and all students over eighteen the right to see,
correct and control access to student records. Schools are required to establish written procedures to carry out these rights.
Procedures for Seeing Records To see your child’s records please make an appointment with your child’s teacher, the guidance counselor, or the principal. Not only do you have
the right to see your child’s records you also have the right to receive an explanation of any item that you do not understand. (For the safety of all
cumulative folders, a school representative will be present at all times.)
Correcting the Records If you think the information is misleading or false, please provide a written explanation of your reason and request for the principal to remove it. If
the principal agrees, you don’t have to go any further. If the school official refuses, request a hearing within ten (10) school days.
Controlling Access to the Record The school principal is responsible for the maintenance of these records but delegates this responsibility to appropriate school personnel (i.e.
teachers, clerks, school aides and the guidance counselor). School personnel and school district officials have access to these records for purposes
of recording information, preparing statistical reports, placing students in appropriate educational sections and for informational use in direct
conferences with the student’s parents. If anyone else wishes to review your child’s records, we will contact you and get your permission before
releasing any information.
Enforcing Your Rights If the school refuses to let the parent/legal guardian see or correct their child’s records or release information (within a reasonable amount of time)
the parent/legal guardian may:
● File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare; ● Go to court to enforce their rights
For more details in enforcing parents’ rights, please contact the principal or school counselor.
PARENTAL GRIEVANCES
(School Board Policy 830)
1. Discussion/meeting with the teacher
Discuss the grievance or complaint with the child’s teacher first. If it is a pupil - teacher problem, the parent/guardian must make an
appointment - via the principal’s office, to consult with the teacher at a time which will not interfere with instructional time.
2. Joint Meetings If after consultation with the teacher, the parent or guardian is still not satisfied, he/she may then request a joint meeting with the teacher and
the school principal. If, after consultation with the teacher and the principal, the parent or guardian is still not satisfied, he/she may request a
joint meeting with the teacher, the principal and the Associate Superintendent of Elementary Education.
3. Appeal to the Superintendent of Education. If the parent or guardian, teacher, principal and Associate Superintendent or Elementary Education are unable to arrive at a satisfactory
understanding of the problem involved, the parent or guardian my then appeal, in writing, to the Superintendent of Education.
4. Appeal to the Board of Education. If after a written appeal has been made to the Superintendent of Education and a satisfactory understanding of the problem still cannot be
reached, the parent or guardian may submit an appeal, in writing to the Guam Educational Policy Board.
a. The Superintendent of Education will facilitate the appeal to the Board and will notify all persons involved in the case.
b. If in his/her appeal or complaint, the parent of guardian makes allegation or accusations against the teacher, principal or other staff
member, the Superintendent of Education shall be responsible for furnishing a copy of the allegations or accusations to the accused. The
teacher, principal or other staff member may submit a written reply to the Guam Education Policy Board.
c. All parties to the dispute shall be entitled to a personal hearing before the Guam Education Policy Board. At this hearing, discussion must
be limited to the points contained in the written appeal or complaint.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT INITIATIVE LEAVE (Executive Order 98-16)
An employee of the GOVERNMENT OF GUAM who is a parent and who is not otherwise prohibited from such contact with his/her child by
order of a court, may use up to four (4) hours every two (2) pay periods to meet with a teacher or other school official concerning the employee’s
child’s performance or behavior or to volunteer parental-involvement time at his child’s school.
The four (4) hours every two (2) pay periods may be utilized at the arrangement of the employee with the employee’s supervisor, and may be split
into smaller separate segments over the two (2) pay period time frame.
An employee requesting such leave shall submit a request to his Supervisor in advance, and is required to obtain from his child’s teacher or
school official a signed certification that the employee has visited the school for a conference, a function, or as a volunteer to assist in the child’s
school activities.