Adventure Club

Adventure Club offers before- and after-school care for students on a first come first serve basis. Morning hours are 6:30-7:30 am (7:45 am for preschool-aged students). Morning price is $3 per day per student. Afternoon hours are from school dismissal until 5:30 pm. The cost for afternoon Adventure Club is $5 per student per day if picked up by 4:30 pm, and $8 if picked up after 4:30 pm. Full-day Adventure Club is offered in the summer and on professional development days, from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. The cost is $18 per day per student. Adventure Club stays open for 2 hours after an early dismissal.

Arrival and Departure

Staff supervision begins at 7:25 am. Students should not arrive earlier than 7:25 am.

Morning Arrival by Bus

At 7:25 am, the buses will begin unloading at the west side of the Primary Center building, at the bus circle. Staff on Duty will be available to supervise students as they exit the buses in the mornings. Students will enter the building through doors assigned by grade level.

Morning Arrival by Family Vehicle

At 7:25 am each morning, family vehicle traffic enters in four lanes from the drop-off/pick-up entrance off of Schindler Road. Vehicles will be dismissed 3-5 vehicles at a time to unload from each of the four lanes in order. Students will exit the vehicle and enter the building through doors assigned by grade level. Students eating breakfast (which is free to all District 32 students this year) will go to the cafeteria or the gym each morning. ALL students should be dropped off in the designated areas for safety purposes.

Classes will begin promptly at 7:49 am. Tardies will be assessed for students who arrive after 7:49 am. See Tardies in the Family Handbook for additional information.

End-of-Day Dismissal

School is dismissed daily at 2:55 pm. Parents will receive a dismissal plan form from their classroom teacher. The child will follow that plan every day. On the rare occasion that alternate arrangements must be made, a parent must notify the school office no later than 1 pm. Students are never allowed to go home by another way without advanced parental notification.

Riding the Bus

Children are escorted to the bus lot by classroom teachers. They should immediately board their bus. They should not disembark. No playing is allowed on the bus lot. Children on special education routes are provided assistance to board and disembark the bus. For more about riding the bus, see Buses/Transportation in the Family Handbook.

Parent Pick-Up

Those who are picking up a child by vehicle should fill each pickup line starting with the outside lane (closest to Schindler Road). A school car visor must be displayed or parents will be directed to park and go to the office to pick up their child(ren). The school car visors will be provided before the start of school, either at Open House or by mailing.

Vehicle Pick-Up Process

Our vehicle pick-up process is designed to add security and efficiency to the pick-up line. Your children will remain safely in the school building until they meet you in the car loading area. You will be provided with a numbered car visor that MUST BE DISPLAYED until after your child is loaded in your car. This car visor number will be entered into the program by a staff member in the order that you have arrived. Your child will be directed to go to the car loading area and should be waiting for you as you pull up.

Remember these tips to make the process work correctly:

● Make sure the pick-up car visor is displayed in the driver’s side front window. Leave it there until your child is in your car.

● Stay in line in the lane you enter. One lane will fill first, then we will fill the second lane. This will ensure that the correct order of vehicles is maintained so that your child is waiting for you when you pull up.

● If your child is not at the loading area when you pull up, we may ask you to pull into a waiting area until the student is located. This is so we do not hold up the waiting line.

● If you do not have a pick-up visor, we will ask you to pull into a waiting area and go to the office to verify that the child may leave with you. We will also print a new car visor for you to take with you. This provides an increased measure of security so that we know every child is going home safely.

NOTE: Changes to pick-up plans must be communicated to the school BEFORE 1 pm. Parents are discouraged from picking up students early from school. Instructional time is extremely important for the achievement of students and is guarded closely. If a child is picked up early (before 2:50 pm.), that time may be counted in the student’s absence data. Children will not be called up to the office to leave early so parents can avoid the pick-up line. We will not be able to access a child for early pick up after 2:40 pm without prior notice. Cars are invariably through the pick-up no later than 3:10 pm. Also, consistent early pick-up without a MEDS excuse may result in administrative intervention similar to tardiness to schools. These procedures reflect our desire to promote attendance and encourage active participation in a full school day. We also wish to reflect the expectations of the career world.

Students not picked up by 3:15 pm or unable to be dropped off by the bus

If a student is not picked up by 3:15 pm or is brought back to school due to an inability to be dropped off by the bus, parents will be notified that any future occurrences will result in their child being sent to Adventure Club with a fee assessed. If the student is enrolled with Adventure Club, the child will be sent there and the normal fee will be charged. If the student is not enrolled with Adventure Club, a fee will be charged to the family. Any unpaid charges will be placed on the fine list.

Attendance

School attendance is crucial for students as it directly correlates with academic achievement, skill development, and social integration. Regular school attendance enables students to receive consistent instruction, actively engage in classroom activities, and interact with peers. These factors significantly contribute to their educational growth and overall development. Additionally, regular attendance fosters important life skills such as time management, responsibility, and self-discipline.

Missing classroom instruction cannot be fully compensated, even with extra lessons or make-up work. Perry County School District will adhere to the guidelines outlined in MSBA Policies JED-AP(1) and JEA to support students and families struggling with attendance.

The following steps will be taken as absences accumulate:

Day 3 - Attendance Letter (e-mailed), meet with the student

Day 5 - Attendance Letter (e-mailed), parent/guardian contact/meeting (include SRO)

Day 6 - Referral to School Resource Officer

Day 7 - Attendance Letter (e-mailed) & Mandatory meeting (parent/guardian, SRO, Administrator, JO, and student)

Day 8 - Referral to Juvenile Office

Day 10 - Attendance Letter (e-mailed & certified), parent/guardian contact, referral to Children and Family Services

Subsequent Absences - phone contact with parent/guardian and referral to School Resource Officer & Juvenile Office - possible court involvement/intervention.

*All steps are at the discretion of the building-level administrators.

District Policy JED and procedure JED-AP1 can be found on the Perry County School District 32 website at www.perryville.k12.mo.us under the Parent section labeled “Attendance.”

Bell Schedule

School hours are from 7:49 am to 2:55 pm.

Birthday/Special Day Treats

Treats may be brought in for a student’s birthday or special celebrations (holidays, etc.) when pre-arranged with the classroom teacher. Families should confirm that the treats will be brought prior to bringing them. Treats should be store-bought or purchased through a restaurant. Treats may be brought in by the student or they may be dropped off at the front office to be delivered at a time determined by the teacher.

Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities

Elementary Choir (meets on Thursdays)

Open to students in third, fourth, and fifth grade who wish to audition and meet the qualifications. This club requires a $20 participation fee. The choir meets weekly for practice after school. Students should be picked up promptly at the end of practice. There are presentations during the year at a variety of school and community functions. The expectations are that ALL members attend ALL practices and presentations.

STEM Club

STEM Club is an opportunity for PES students who love hands-on activities. STEM Club meets 6 times a year on Wednesdays from 3-4:00 and focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. There will be a $5.00 fee to join. Participation will be limited to approximately 20 students from Grades 3-5. Information to join will be given out in early September.

24/7

Being a girl in today’s society isn’t easy. Pressures abound to look, act, speak, and be a certain way. This group has been formed to help girls see that they are acceptable as they are, and to be able to stand against negative pressures in order to be a positive force for themselves and others - on a 24/7 basis. The group is led by an adult role model who will mentor and build relationships with students. Recommendations will be made by PES staff for this group and students will be invited to join. 24/7 will meet 4-6 times a year after school.

A1A

Sometimes in today’s digital world, it is easy for students to be disconnected from others. Because belonging to a team is important, A1A (all for one, one for all) was formed, especially for boys who may not participate in other extra-curricular activities such as sports. A1A endeavors to provide activities to promote the building of social relationships. The group is led by an adult role model who will mentor and build relationships with students. recommendations will be made by PES staff for this group and students will be invited to join. A1A will meet 4-6 times a year after school.

First Mates

Open to students in Grade 5, membership in First Mates involves taking part in leadership opportunities around the elementary building, serving as a student advisory committee, and performing services for our school such as welcoming new students throughout the year. Students apply at the end of their fourth-grade year for the following year; applications are considered, and students are selected by a staff committee. Once selected, membership may be reconsidered based on the needs or behavioral issues of an individual. Meetings will take place quarterly during lunch and recess times. There may be some limited missed class time for special activities such as assembly participation.

Art Club

Students in Grades 3-5 may participate in Art Club. These meetings will take place after school throughout the year. Participation is limited. Students will be able to explore their creative side in ways that time does not allow in the classroom. There will be a notification early in the year asking for students to sign up.

Field Trips

The Board believes that field and activity trips often enhance the program of instruction and add much to the education of a student. Trips may be authorized by the superintendent or delegated representative when the activities contribute substantially to the achievement of desirable educational goals. All field trips should be

planned with an educational purpose and in relation to a unit of study. To be educationally beneficial, a field trip requires thoughtful selection, careful advance preparation of the class, and opportunities for students to assimilate the experience during and at the conclusion of the trip.To this end, teachers and principals will be expected to consider the following factors in the selection of field trips:

Value of the activity to the particular class group or class groups.
Relationship of the field trip activity to a particular aspect of classroom instruction.
Suitability of the activity and distance traveled in terms of the age level of students.
Mode and availability of transportation.
Cost of field trip or excursion.

It is the policy of the Board to discourage field trips or excursions requiring extensive travel, overnight lodging, extended absence from school, or excessive costs. Approval to plan a field trip or excursion that meets the guidelines of this policy must be secured from the building principal. If the field trip or excursion does not meet the requirements of this policy, approval to plan the trip must be received from the superintendent. The superintendent may refer unusual requests to the Board.

Due to the increased cost of transportation, all field trips should be carefully scrutinized by the administration.

Student Participation
Student eligibility to participate in field trips and excursions may be based on discipline history, attendance, and academic performance.
Students are expected to display only those behaviors that they know to be appropriate for the classroom while on the bus, at the destination, and any stops.
All students must ride the bus to the field trip destination.
All parents of students who are eligible to participate in the field trip shall be notified of the activity, typically in the form of a permission slip. Any student who does not have a signed permission slip will not be permitted to participate.

Reference: MSBA Policy IICA

Grading

Perryville Elementary School will ensure that sufficient grades are recorded in each subject area to justify the quarterly reports. Grades are posted on Infinite Campus for parents to view. These reports will reflect how the student is doing independently without the assistance of the teacher or parent. Grading will be used as an evaluation part of teaching not just to determine quarterly assessment. Students in Grades 3-5 will use a standards-based reporting system in all content areas. Below is an explanation of these grades:

4 - Advanced; exceeds grade-level expectations

3 - Proficient; meets grade-level expectations

2 - Basic; making progress toward grade-level expectations

1 - Below Basic; not demonstrating progress toward grade-level expectations

Grades will be reported to parents at the end of each quarter and throughout the year. After the first and third quarters, parent/teacher conferences have been scheduled.

Our school reports progress by standards-based grading. Standards-based grading measures a student’s mastery of grade-level standards by reporting the most consistent level of performance.

The Benefits of Standards-Based Grading

For Students

Learning targets are clearly defined and aligned with state standards.
Students are offered multiple opportunities and ways through which to demonstrate proficiency.
Students monitor their own progress toward the achievement of specified targets.
Specific feedback on progress helps build self-esteem, pride, and motivation for students.

For Parents

Report card grades are less mysterious and have more meaning.
Parents are aware of exactly what their child knows, is able to do, and next steps for progress.
Parents know in what areas their child needs more support.
Parents are empowered to increase their child’s confidence and help the student set goals.

For Teachers

Teachers know exactly where students stand in their progress toward learning targets and what support needs to be provided.
Teachers of the same courses have aligned expectations and standards.
Assessment results help teachers determine when students need extra help and when they need more challenging work.

Instruction

Third Grade

The third-grade curriculum begins to take students beyond the basics of reading and math. The skills that the students were taught are used to introduce the students to complex ideas in science, social studies, health, math, and language arts. Cursive handwriting is taught and refined after being introduced in the second grade. Homework is expected and the skills to complete homework are taught. The curriculum includes the following:

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Social Studies

Counseling

Physical Education

Music

Science

STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)

Art

Speaking

Library/Media/Technology

Fourth Grade

The fourth grade is designed to prepare students for advanced study in fifth grade. Emphasis is placed on study skills, self-discipline, and critical thinking. These skills are emphasized in the curriculum through various subjects such as:

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Social Studies

Counseling

Physical Education

Music

Science

STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)

Art

Speaking

Library/Media/Technology

Fifth Grade

The fifth grade is designed to prepare students for advanced study in the middle school. Emphasis is placed on study skills, self-discipline, and critical thinking. These skills are emphasized in the curriculum through various subjects such as: Reading Writing Mathematics

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Social Studies

Counseling

Physical Education

Music

Science

STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)

Art

Speaking

Library/Media/Technology

Counseling

The goals of the guidance program of Perryville Elementary are to assist students in acquiring competencies in personal and social development, academic development, and career development. Its primary focus is on the emotional and social needs of all students. Through classroom guidance activities and individual and small group counseling, the elementary counselor seeks to help all students develop to the best of their abilities. Important concepts taught are character education, career awareness, personal safety (e.g. bicycle, strangers, drug/alcohol, tobacco, sexual abuse, neglect), decision-making, and knowing how to get along with others.

Art

The goals of the art program are to promote artistic awareness, appreciation, and efficient work habits and to encourage critical thinking and individual problem-solving. Various art forms are introduced in the art classes from watercolor to ceramics.

Music

The goal of the music program is to allow each student to develop an awareness of the sounds of musical production and of their own musical ability. Students will sing, listen to classics, critique music and learn the technical aspects of musical production.

Physical Education (P.E.)

The physical education program is designed to enhance students’ physical capabilities, add to the knowledge of sports and games, advance emotional and social growth, and understand the concept of healthy living.

STEM

STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.

Gifted Education

The goal of the Gifted Education program is to meet the unique needs of identified gifted students through cognitive, social, and emotional instruction by a certified gifted teacher in a gifted resource room. Gifted students focus on growing higher level thinking skills using a curriculum that is aligned to the Missouri Gifted Learner Outcomes.

Office Sign-Out During the Day

Anyone picking up a child must be prepared with legal identification. Students can be signed out by a parent/guardian or approved emergency contact before they are released early from school. All early sign-outs must be approved through the principal’s office. Teachers will not release a student unless the office has notified them that the child has been appropriately signed out. Any unusual incidents involving parents or other adults and students on the school premises will be immediately reported to the administration. A copy of the custody agreement is required to be placed in the student’s permanent file if a parent/other individual is NOT allowed to pick up the child at school.

Personal Devices

Students in grades 3-5 should not bring their personal electronic devices to school, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, tablets, game devices, or laptops. If students must have a cell phone for safety reasons to use before or after school, it must be turned off and left in their backpack. If at any time there is a special technology day, teachers will communicate this with families in advance.

Students Sent Home by the Nurse

If a student is sent home by the nurse, the child’s classroom teacher will be notified immediately. Arrangements can be made for homework by the parent with the teacher. Parents must check in at the front office before signing a child out of the health office. You can contact our Health Office at 573- 547-7500 Ext. 1275.

Supportive Literacy Groups

Perryville Elementary School’s program provides reading intervention for students in Grades 3-5. Individuals or small groups of students may work daily with a reading specialist teacher focusing on reading and writing activities.

Toys

No toys should be brought to school unless for a special classroom activity, directed by the classroom teacher. This includes trading cards, handheld electronic games, balls, etc.

Tutoring

If granted by the building principal, students may receive additional tutoring in comprehension of concepts and/or extra assistance with assignments. After-school tutoring will begin in the fall of the year and continue through late spring. Students may receive after-school tutoring assistance with the recommendation of a teacher. Enrollment may be limited.

Please note: This handbook provides guidance and guidelines for students and their parents. However, in every instance in which there is a governing board policy, the board policy always governs and supersedes any statement in the handbook.

Perry County School District 32

Student/Family Handbook

Building Handbooks

PERRYVILLE PRIMARY CENTER HANDBOOK

PERRYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

PERRY COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDBOOK

PERRYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOK

PERRYVILLE AREA CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER HANDBOOK

District Information

Asbestos Management

Assessment Plan

Attendance

Bell Schedules

Board of Education

Board Policies

Bullying

Buses/Transporation

Calendar

Care of District Property

Child Abuse/Neglect

Concerns and Complaints Regarding Federal Programs

Continuous School Improvement Plan

Crisis Management Plan

Deliveries

Directory Information

Discipline

District Administrators

Dress Code

Dyslexia and Related Disorders

Electronic Devices

Emergency Drills

English Learners

Food Services

Free And Appropriate Education

Gifted Education Program

Graduation: Requirements, Early Graduation, Graduation Ceremony

Health Services

Homeless Students

Inclement Weather

Instructional Interventions

Lead In Drinking Water Remediation

Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil

Parents' Right To Know

Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program (MOCAP)

Parent Involvement and Engagement

Phone Calls for Students

Progress Reports/Parent-Teacher Conferences

Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration of Students

Requirement to Release Information to Higher Education and MilitaryRecruiters

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Sexual Health Instruction

Special Services

Student Health Insurance

Student Records

Students in Foster Care

Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco

Technology Usage

Title I

Transfer or Withdrawal from the District

Trauma Informed School District

Virtual Courses

Visitors

Weapons in School

Website Accessibility