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GRADING

A grade will be determined by weighing classroom assignments 90% (unit and teacher made tests, class work, and independent work), and homework assignments are the reaming 10% of the grade. The following numerical values will be used in determining letter grades for students in grades 1 - 5.

A   100-90

B   89-80

C   79-70

D   69-60

F   59-0

HOMEWORK

The Oklahoma City Board of Education believes that homework is an important part of the learning experience for students. The major purposes of homework are to help students to become self-directed, independent learners, and improve their achievement. The Board recognizes that cooperation between parents and school is essential to effective home study. Parents should provide conditions conducive for studying and should monitor their children's home study time. Again homework will count for 10% toward a student's grade. Homework will be given on a daily basis. The district as a whole is experiencing difficulty in raising test scores in the areas of Reading Comprehension and vocabulary. Therefore, each student will be required to do a reading and/or vocabulary assignment each night. This will be in addition to the regularly assigned tasks. Homework should be consistently assigned with the following minimum amounts of time to each level.

:GRADE:

K   10-20 minutes per day

1-2   20-30 minutes per day

3-4   minutes per day

5   45-60 minutes per day

(Each grade level may choose to send additional assignments as needed. However, for those students identified as gifted by the State Department of Education guideline, parents can expect additional assignments and/or projects in addition to the regular assignments.)

REPORT CARDS

Report cards to parents will be sent four times, one for each quarter of the school year. The fourth quarter report card will be given to students at the end of the last day of school. Progress reports will also be sent home mid-quarter each quarter to inform you of your child's progress.
Text Box: GRADING A grade will be determined by weighing classroom assignments 90% (unit and teacher made tests, class work, and independent work), and homework assignments are the reaming 10% of the grade. The following numerical values will be used in determining letter grades for students in grades 1 - 5. A   100-90 B   89-80 C   79-70 D   69-60 F   59-0 HOMEWORK The Oklahoma City Board of Education believes that homework is an important part of the learning experience for students. The major purposes of homework are to help students to become self-directed, independent learners, and improve their achievement. The Board recognizes that cooperation between parents and school is essential to effective home study. Parents should provide conditions conducive for studying and should monitor their children's home study time. Again homework will count for 10% toward a student's grade. Homework will be given on a daily basis. The district as a whole is experiencing difficulty in raising test scores in the areas of Reading Comprehension and vocabulary. Therefore, each student will be required to do a reading and/or vocabulary assignment each night. This will be in addition to the regularly assigned tasks. Homework should be consistently assigned with the following minimum amounts of time to each level. :GRADE: K   10-20 minutes per day 1-2   20-30 minutes per day 3-4   minutes per day 5   45-60 minutes per day (Each grade level may choose to send additional assignments as needed. However, for those students identified as gifted by the State Department of Education guideline, parents can expect additional assignments and/or projects in addition to the regular assignments.) REPORT CARDS Report cards to parents will be sent four times, one for each quarter of the school year. The fourth quarter report card will be given to students at the end of the last day of school. Progress reports will also be sent home mid-quarter each quarter to inform you of your child's progress.

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL

If your child arrives at school before 8:15 a.m., he/she is to go to the cafeteria, eat breakfast and/or sit quietly until 8:15. At 8:15 the students will be dismissed from the cafeteria to go directly to their classrooms. Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. are to go directly to their classrooms. When the school day is over, students are to exit the building and leave the school grounds as soon as possible. Students should not come back to school grounds to play, visit, etc. until 4:30 p.m. Older brothers and sisters who pick up students at the end of the school day should do so at one of the exit doors, not outside by the classroom. For security reasons, soon after the end of the school day, all exit doors will be locked except for the front door of the building. Please be on time to pick up your child. Your child is not to stay at the building after 3:00 p.m. unless a teacher or the office has notified you.

Please note: Students who are dropped off before 7:45 a.m. and left after 3:15 will be considered to be “abandoned” and the proper authorities may have to be notified and students will be placed in out on-site Day care with parents and guardians responsible for child care drop-in fees.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Oklahoma State Truancy Law says that parents have the responsibility of seeing that students attend school. Parents are required to call the school when their child is going to be absent and give reason for absence. The office phone number is 587-6800.

BUILDING RULES

Walk in the halls.    Talk with soft voices.    Stay in assigned areas.    Treat building with respect.

Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

 CHARACTER EDUCATION

Ridgeview will incorporate skills on building positive character traits with young people. We will utilize training materials from the Character First manuals, Great Expectations and Character Choice. Each month we will focus on one particular trait. Please encourage your child to "Be all that he/she ca be" and to make good choices each day.

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

When enrollment is completed, student and teacher assignments will be made. Prior to the first day of classes, room assignments will be posted in the hallways and at the office. Students' class assignments are subject to change within the first few weeks of school based upon the pupil-teacher ratios per class or circumstances deemed necessary by the principal. Special class considerations need to be addressed in writing and conference with the principal prior to the beginning of each year.

CLASS PARTIES

We have two school-wide parties each year, Christmas/Winter Party and Valentines. Celebrating student birthdays is important; however, it is necessary that you make arrangements with your child's teacher in advance. please note: In compliance with Oklahoma Health Department, no homemade treats are permitted, only store bought items.

DISCIPLINE

the students qt Ridgeview are expected to come to school with the goal of learning in mind. We have  a school wide discipline pan and each class has specific guidelines to follow. It is extremely important that each plan has been reviewed and understood.

Dress Code – Personal Appearance

Ridgeview is a uniform school. Students have the right to choose their own grooming and clothing styles provided they are in keeping with community standards and in conformance with established district and home school guidelines. In choosing school attire, parents and students should be sure that standards of health, safety, and morality are not violate or the manner of dress interferes with work or crest disorder in the learning environment. Several times throughout the year students will be given the opportunity to participate in out-of-uniform picture day and or fundraising days.

The uniform dress code includes: shirts, slacks, shorts and belts. Any combination of the colors navy blue, khaki, red and white may be worn. Logos are not permitted. Shirts and blouses will be tucked in. Anything with belt loops requires a brown belt.

Girls may wear the appropriate combination of the following:

Pleated jumpers (navy or khaki)

Pleated slacks (navy or khaki)

Pleated shorts (navy or khaki)

Pleated skirts/skorts (navy or khaki)

Blouses with Peter Pan collar (white, navy or red)

Polo shirts with button-down collar (white, navy or red)

Oxford shirts (white, navy or red)

Turtleneck shirts (white, navy or red)

Sweaters/sweatshirts (white, navy or red)

Boys may wear the appropriate combination of the following:

Pleated slacks (navy or khaki)

Pleated shorts (navy or khaki)

Polo shirts with button down collar

Oxford shirts (white, navy or red)

Turtleneck shirts (white, navy or red)

Sweaters/sweatshirts (white, navy or red)

Ridgeview t-shirts and sweatshirts will be permitted and considered part of the uniform dress code. Ridgeview will support casual Fridays by allowing students to wear appropriate jeans with Ridgeview uniform shirt or spirit shirt.

Students wearing inappropriate clothing or violating the dress code policy will be sent to the office to either change in spare clothing that the clothes closet has on hand or parents will be contacted to bring a change of clothing.

RECESS

All students are expected to go outside for recess when weather permits. We make every effort to assure that the climate and the grounds are conducive for play. If your child is well enough to come to school, please dress him/her accordingly with jackets, mittens, hats, etc. Children with history of chronic illness must have a doctors statement and a release from signed  by the parents/guardian stating that the student needs to remain in the building.  These statements and release forms will be kept on file in the office. A designated area with supervision will be utilized for students needing this service. A written note must be sent from parent or guardian to the classroom teacher requesting the above mentioned provision.

READING

Reading is a very important subject at Ridgeview Elementary. Students will be allowed to participate in the AR reading program and take reading tests to assist with their own computerized reading goals and progress. Ridgeview utilizes the techniques and strategies from Literacy First Reading Program such reading tests of STAR, BRI, WRAT, and the Dibels are administered to Ridgeview students to assist with monitoring their progress. Students will also be provided with an opportunity to participate in School-wide reading contests such as Braum's Book Buddies, Book-It, and the Principal's Reading Challenge. Please encourage your child to read each night to strengthen his or her ability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rogram. Such reading tests of STAR, BRI, WRAT, and the Dibels are administered to Ridgeview students to assist with monitoring their progress. Students will also be provided with opportunity to participate in School-wide reading contests such as Braum's Book Buddies, Boot-It, and the Principals reading Challenge. Please encourage your child to read each night to strengthen his or her reading ability. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Text Box: ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL If your child arrives at school before 8:15 a.m., he/she is to go to the cafeteria, eat breakfast and/or sit quietly until 8:15. At 8:15 the students will be dismissed from the cafeteria to go directly to their classrooms. Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. are to go directly to their classrooms. When the school day is over, students are to exit the building and leave the school grounds as soon as possible. Students should not come back to school grounds to play, visit, etc. until 4:30 p.m. Older brothers and sisters who pick up students at the end of the school day should do so at one of the exit doors, not outside by the classroom. For security reasons, soon after the end of the school day, all exit doors will be locked except for the front door of the building. Please be on time to pick up your child. Your child is not to stay at the building after 3:00 p.m. unless a teacher or the office has notified you. Please note: Students who are dropped off before 7:45 a.m. and left after 3:15 will be considered to be “abandoned” and the proper authorities may have to be notified and students will be placed in out on-site Day care with parents and guardians responsible for child care drop-in fees. ATTENDANCE POLICY The Oklahoma State Truancy Law says that parents have the responsibility of seeing that students attend school. Parents are required to call the school when their child is going to be absent and give reason for absence. The office phone number is 587-6800. BUILDING RULES Walk in the halls.    Talk with soft voices.    Stay in assigned areas.    Treat building with respect. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.  CHARACTER EDUCATION Ridgeview will incorporate skills on building positive character traits with young people. We will utilize training materials from the Character First manuals, Great Expectations and Character Choice. Each month we will focus on one particular trait. Please encourage your child to "Be all that he/she ca be" and to make good choices each day. CLASS ASSIGNMENTS When enrollment is completed, student and teacher assignments will be made. Prior to the first day of classes, room assignments will be posted in the hallways and at the office. Students' class assignments are subject to change within the first few weeks of school based upon the pupil-teacher ratios per class or circumstances deemed necessary by the principal. Special class considerations need to be addressed in writing and conference with the principal prior to the beginning of each year. CLASS PARTIES We have two school-wide parties each year, Christmas/Winter Party and Valentines. Celebrating student birthdays is important; however, it is necessary that you make arrangements with your child's teacher in advance. please note: In compliance with Oklahoma Health Department, no homemade treats are permitted, only store bought items. DISCIPLINE the students qt Ridgeview are expected to come to school with the goal of learning in mind. We have  a school wide discipline pan and each class has specific guidelines to follow. It is extremely important that each plan has been reviewed and understood. Dress Code – Personal Appearance Ridgeview is a uniform school. Students have the right to choose their own grooming and clothing styles provided they are in keeping with community standards and in conformance with established district and home school guidelines. In choosing school attire, parents and students should be sure that standards of health, safety, and morality are not violate or the manner of dress interferes with work or crest disorder in the learning environment. Several times throughout the year students will be given the opportunity to participate in out-of-uniform picture day and or fundraising days. The uniform dress code includes: shirts, slacks, shorts and belts. Any combination of the colors navy blue, khaki, red and white may be worn. Logos are not permitted. Shirts and blouses will be tucked in. Anything with belt loops requires a brown belt. Girls may wear the appropriate combination of the following: Pleated jumpers (navy or khaki) Pleated slacks (navy or khaki) Pleated shorts (navy or khaki) Pleated skirts/skorts (navy or khaki) Blouses with Peter Pan collar (white, navy or red) Polo shirts with button-down collar (white, navy or red) Oxford shirts (white, navy or red) Turtleneck shirts (white, navy or red) Sweaters/sweatshirts (white, navy or red) Boys may wear the appropriate combination of the following: Pleated slacks (navy or khaki) Pleated shorts (navy or khaki) Polo shirts with button down collar Oxford shirts (white, navy or red) Turtleneck shirts (white, navy or red) Sweaters/sweatshirts (white, navy or red) Ridgeview t-shirts and sweatshirts will be permitted and considered part of the uniform dress code. Ridgeview will support casual Fridays by allowing students to wear appropriate jeans with Ridgeview uniform shirt or spirit shirt. Students wearing inappropriate clothing or violating the dress code policy will be sent to the office to either change in spare clothing that the clothes closet has on hand or parents will be contacted to bring a change of clothing. RECESS All students are expected to go outside for recess when weather permits. We make every effort to assure that the climate and the grounds are conducive for play. If your child is well enough to come to school, please dress him/her accordingly with jackets, mittens, hats, etc. Children with history of chronic illness must have a doctors statement and a release from signed  by the parents/guardian stating that the student needs to remain in the building.  These statements and release forms will be kept on file in the office. A designated area with supervision will be utilized for students needing this service. A written note must be sent from parent or guardian to the classroom teacher requesting the above mentioned provision. READING Reading is a very important subject at Ridgeview Elementary. Students will be allowed to participate in the AR reading program and take reading tests to assist with their own computerized reading goals and progress. Ridgeview utilizes the techniques and strategies from Literacy First Reading Program such reading tests of STAR, BRI, WRAT, and the Dibels are administered to Ridgeview students to assist with monitoring their progress. Students will also be provided with an opportunity to participate in School-wide reading contests such as Braum's Book Buddies, Book-It, and the Principal's Reading Challenge. Please encourage your child to read each night to strengthen his or her ability.                         rogram. Such reading tests of STAR, BRI, WRAT, and the Dibels are administered to Ridgeview students to assist with monitoring their progress. Students will also be provided with opportunity to participate in School-wide reading contests such as Braum's Book Buddies, Boot-It, and the Principals reading Challenge. Please encourage your child to read each night to strengthen his or her reading ability.                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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