Parent & Student Handbook
2015-2016
School Creed
“Every Evansdale student listens well, studies hard and soars like an eagle.”
School Colors
Red, white, and blue
School Mascot
Eagle
2914 Evans Woods Drive, Doraville, GA 30340
Main Office: 678-874-2702 Fax: 678-874-2710
A LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Evansdale Families,
Welcome to the Evansdale Parent and Student Handbook! I hope that it will help new families learn more about Evansdale and keep all families updated. The Handbook is intended to give Evansdale families a one-stop, quick source of information about the daily operations and instructional program at Evansdale Magnet School.
Evansdale is proud of its close relationship with its students and parents. Visitors and volunteers are always welcome at Evansdale. To keep our students safe and to ensure their school days run smoothly, it’s important that everyone follows our rules and guidelines.
To keep communication fresh and timely throughout the year, please also keep tabs on the Courier (folder) that will come home every Friday with your child.
I am proud to serve as the principal of Evansdale Magnet School, supporting our excellent and dedicated staff so that our students experience success in a safe, nurturing and academically enriched environment. My door is always open and I look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Stephanie L. Chattman
EVANSDALE FAQS
The school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:15 p.m. Afternoon dismissal is between 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Please honor our arrival and dismissal times. The earliest children can arrive at school is 7:00 a.m. SCHOOL DOORS WILL NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS UNTIL 7:00 A.M.
Morning announcements promptly begin at 7:45 a.m. Please make sure that your child arrives in time to be in the school building by no later than 7:45 a.m. The morning announcements include the pledge of allegiance, creed and moment of silence. During announcements, front doors are closed. Students and parents are asked to wait outside until it’s complete, except in bad weather, when students and parents may wait in the front lobby.
The tardy bell rings promptly at 7:50 a.m. Students arriving after 7:50 a.m. will be considered tardy, and parents must walk their child to the front office and present an excuse to the registrar to receive a pass to class. Tardiness should be avoided if at all possible. When your child arrives late, he/she misses valuable instructional time, as well as disrupts the instructional time of other students.
When your child misses a day of school, please send a note or email to his/her teacher stating the reason for absence. In order to be marked “present” for the school day, a student must be in attendance for three hours. If you receive an automated phone call from the school system telling you that your child has an unexcused absence, please contact the front office to ensure that the absence has been recorded properly. If you’d like to request his/her homework, please call the front office by 9:00 a.m. Assignments will be available for pick up after school. Do not come to the school during instructional time to pick up homework. Teachers cannot stop teaching to prepare a homework packet.
Students leaving school early must be checked out, using the computerized system in the front office. Students may not be checked out after 2:00 p.m. unless it is a medical emergency. If you visit your child’s class as a visitor or volunteer and want to take your child out of school before dismissal, you must go to the front office and check your child out. Students may only be checked out by parents/guardians or by persons who the parents/guardians have authorized (in writing) to do so.
· Transportation Changes
If you are changing the way your child leaves school, you must send a note to your child’s teacher and if applicable, his/her bus driver. All students are registered as bus riders, walkers, or car riders (see transportation protocol for more details). This is also necessary if your child is taking part in an after-school program. We cannot allow a bus-riding child to stay off the bus without a note. These procedures are designed for the safety and well-being of your children. If you are at the school at the end of the school day as a visitor or volunteer (e.g. helping with a class party), and your child will be going home with you instead of their usual way, please sign your child out in the front office.
It is important that you let the front office know immediately of a change in your address, telephone numbers, or emergency contact information. Also, please review your emergency contacts a few times during the year to make sure the contact information is correct.
Delivering messages to children should be requested in emergency situations only. Please clarify your child’s afternoon plans with him/her before your child leaves for school. Children may not be called to the phone during the school day. If necessary, a message can be taken to your child.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Student Performance/Evaluation Written evaluations are sent home at the end of each progress reporting period to let you know your child’s progress in each subject. Progress reports are sent every 4.5 weeks. Report Cards are issued at the end of each semester.
| | | Grading Scale | | |
| A | 90-100 | | E | Excellent |
| B | 80-89 | | S | Satisfactory |
| C | 71-79 | OR | N | Needs Improvement |
| D | 70 | | U | Unsatisfactory |
| F | Below 70 | | X | No Evaluation |
| I | Incomplete | | | |
A –I are for core subjects (Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies), E-X are for conduct and special subjects (e.g., music, PE). More information on conduct grades can be found in the Discipline Plan.
Deficiency Report
If a child is not progressing satisfactorily, a deficiency report will be sent to the parents regarding academic work or conduct with the progress report. The deficiency report will tell you where your child is experiencing problems. Your teacher, with the support of the school counselor and administrator, will discuss a plan of remediation to help your child improve and develop a timeline for accomplishing certain tasks.
Student Honors
Honors Day is held at the end of each semester and all parents and family are invited to attend. Honors Day Criteria are as follows:
- Principal's Honor Roll: All A's, E's and S's. All S's in conduct summary
- Academic Recognition: All A's, B's S's or E's in all academic areas
- Citizenship: All S's in overall conduct summary and in conduct for PE, Art, Music, Discovery, French and Health
AFTER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM (ASEDP)
Evansdale After School Extended Day Program operates every FULL day that DeKalb County Public Schools operate. This means that when there is a school closing for inclement weather or any other reason, Evansdale ASEDP will be closed.
The program runs from 2:45 – 6:30 p.m. A nutritious snack will be provided to the children each day. The program includes time for homework, sports/games, arts/crafts, computer lab, supervised free play, and other educational and fun activities. Registration for ASEDP is held at the end of each school year. It is best to reserve a spot early, but there is no limit to the number of children accepted to the program. The weekly cost for ASEDP is:
$ 60 - One Child
$110 - Two Children
$170 - Three Children
$ 15 – Daily Drop Off (Per Child)
AGENDA
The Evansdale Agenda is used for grades 2-5. It is a key tool for students’ organization and success in school. Students write down homework assignments, test dates, information about projects, and event reminders. This is also used as a communication tool between teachers and parents. Notes about conduct are placed in the designated area (front) of the agenda.
BEHAVIOR/DISCIPLINE
Evansdale’s discipline plan is aligned with DeKalb County School District’s Code of Student Conduct. This discipline plan is communicated with students and parents at the beginning of the school year and is reviewed frequently with students throughout the school year. Students are expected to exhibit behavior that is conducive to a distraction-free learning environment. Name calling, teasing, or any form of bullying will not be tolerated. The Evansdale school staff requests the support of parents in helping to establish and maintain high expectations for behavior.
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Evansdale offers well-balanced breakfasts and lunches daily. All menus are prepared by certified nutritionists and offer low-fat, healthy, and delicious food. Breakfast is served from 7-7:40 a.m. Monthly school menus can be found on the DeKalb County web site, dekalb.k12.ga.us/school-nutrition. Students may also bring lunch from home in safe containers (no glass). System guidelines prohibit bringing in food and beverages from fast food restaurants.
Meal Payment Options
- Pre-paid Account - Visit www.mylunchmoney.com to create an account using your child’s student ID number. This can be obtained from his/her homeroom teacher or the front office.
- Cash or Check Directly to School - Put a check (made payable to Evansdale) or money in a sealed envelope and send it in your child’s courier on Monday mornings. On the outside of the envelope, write the student’s name, homeroom teacher’s name, student’s lunch number and the amount enclosed.
- Free or Reduced Lunch - Students may also qualify for free or reduced lunch charges through the National School Lunch Program for families with limited income. Please see the front office if you wish to apply. Make sure to send money while your application is being reviewed.
CAFETERIA RULES
Students are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior and adhere to the following guidelines in the cafeteria:
- Use soft voices to talk to others seated at your table.
- You should remain seated and properly face the table.
- Raise your hand and ask a cafeteria monitor for permission to leave your seat.
- Walk at all times in the cafeteria.
- Eat your own food; never trade or exchange food with other students.
- Wait to be dismissed by a cafeteria monitor.
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONICS
Students may have cell phones but they must be turned off during the instructional day. If a child is found using a cell phone in class, it will be taken by the teacher and returned at the end of the day. Parents, please DO NOT use your cell phone in any capacity while driving near or in our school zones or after entering the school building. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct handbook for additional information on cell phone use.
CHANGES IN STUDENT INFORMATION
It is imperative that the school office be notified immediately if you have a change in address, telephone numbers, authorized people who may pick up your children, or emergency information during the school year.
CLASS PARTIES
The DeKalb County Board of Education Policy permits two official class parties per year; a Winter Holiday party in December and an End of Year celebration in May. These activities may begin at 1:30 p.m. To protect our educational environment and instructional time, other parties are not permitted. A small treat (such as cupcakes) may be dropped off for the student’s class to enjoy during lunch for birthdays. No birthday cakes, candy, drinks, balloons, or favors are permitted. Party invitations may not be brought to school to be distributed unless the entire class is included. Parents of birthday students are invited to contribute a book to the library in their child’s name.
COMMUNICATION
We are fortunate to have caring and involved families at Evansdale and want to make sure you have access to information using a variety of tools. We are committed to helping your child succeed and want to work together as a team to achieve this goal.
Protocol
If you would like a conference with your child’s teacher, please schedule an appointment by sending a note or email to him/her. You may also leave a message with the front office. When you schedule the appointment, make sure you express exactly why you would like to meet with the teacher. Also provide your best contact information. By providing specific information, the teacher will be prepared with beneficial information. Because of duties required outside of school hours, drop by meetings and/or conferences are not permitted. In the event of an emergency, call the school office at 678-874-2702.
Concerns
To best help your child and get to a solution promptly, please reach out to school personnel in this order: Homeroom Teacher g Administrator. If you feel it would be helpful, you are welcome to ask the counselor to join the parent-teacher conference.
Steps for a Solution
1. Communicate with your child’s teacher before a concern escalates. By communicating with the teacher when the concern first comes up, we can often create a solution before it grows large.
2. Set an appointment with your child’s teacher. Your conference will be most effective if your child’s teacher can set aside time to speak with you and prepare information to share with you. Because of duties required outside of the hours students are in the building, drop-by meetings/conferences are not permitted. In the event of an emergency, call the school office at 678-874-2702.
3. Tell the teacher specifically why you would like to meet prior to the meeting. By providing specific information, your child’s teacher will be prepared with information that will be most helpful.
COURIER
The Evansdale Courier provides teachers and parents a weekly opportunity to communicate. Each Friday, the weekly courier (a plastic pocket folder provided by the school) will be sent home with your child. Please review all the material inside. Couriers should be returned to homeroom teachers on Mondays.
Flyers or announcements for any and all public, private, for profit, and nonprofit organizations are not permitted to go in couriers. After approval from school administration, private/public organizations may use the information table in the lobby to advertise their program/product.
All clothing should reflect the high standards of the Evansdale learning environment. Students are not permitted to wear tank tops, bare-midriff tops, short shorts (no shorter than approx... 2-3” above knees), miniskirts, baggy pants, or inappropriate messages or designs. Shoes should be appropriate for school and physical activities. Students are encouraged to show their school pride by wearing Evansdale t-shirts or school colors on Fridays. Our school colors are red, white, and blue. Evansdale’s dress code guidelines comply with the DeKalb County School District guidelines published in the Student Code of Conduct.
EMERGENCY DRILLS
Throughout the school year, we will conduct school-wide emergency drills to ensure preparedness for a fire, tornado, and lock-down procedures. Teachers review these procedures with students frequently. Emergency procedures are posted in every classroom, in hallways, and are components of substitute teacher plans.
EVANSDALE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Evansdale Education Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to providing direct financial support to help Evansdale Elementary School reach its full potential. Information about events and fundraising activities are sent home via the weekly courier. Please visit the website, www.evansdalefoundation.org for more information.
HOMEWORK
Homework is used to reinforce the instructional program, to stimulate independent study habits, and to develop responsibility and self-direction. Homework is the student’s responsibility. The parent should encourage his/her student to fulfill this responsibility and provide a suitable study area. Graded papers will come home each Friday by courier. Generally, there will be no homework assigned on weekends, during formalized testing, over holidays, or on PTA event nights unless it is a long-range assignment.
When your child is absent, please call the office by 9:00 a.m. to notify the office and request your student’s homework. Assignments will be available for pick up after school. Do not come to the school during instructional time to pick up homework. Teachers cannot interrupt teaching to prepare a homework packet.
ILLNESS & INJURY
Please do not send a sick child to school. Students must be symptom and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine before returning to school. The CDC defines fever as 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius, measured by mouth.
If a child gets sick or injured at school, a staff member will notify the child’s parent(s). In the case of an emergency that requires immediate medical attention, 911 will be called. Please make sure that your emergency contact information is up to date at all times so that you and/or the emergency contacts you designate can be reached as needed.
IMMUNIZATIONS
All students entering this school for the first time are required to present the official Georgia immunization form upon registering. Although the Health Department may issue a 30-day waiver, in a majority of cases, it’s “No Shots, No School.”
If English is not your first language, and you are not fully comfortable using English, please let your teacher know. For parent-teacher conferences, an interpreter can be arranged, whether in person or assisting by phone. You are the teacher’s partner in this process and it is very important that you understand everything, can ask questions, and can take part in the conversation. Printed materials (notices, newsletters, principal’s letters, etc.) are routinely available in both Spanish and English.
K12 ALERTS SYSTEM
You can sign up for the K12 Alerts system, which sends school-related alerts about school closings or early dismissal and other important news through email, text message and telephone. You can sign up for these alerts at http://www.k12alerts.com/portal/dekalbcountysd/
LOST AND FOUND
Students are urged to clearly label all personal possessions. Found items are taken to the Lost and Found, located in the cafeteria. All unclaimed items are given to local charities at the end of each month. When you are in the school, please stop by the lost and found bin on occasion. You will be surprised by what you may find.
All toys, games, and audio-visual items must be left at home. If brought to school, teachers will collect these items and you can arrange to pick them up from the teacher. All items left at the end of a school year will be given to a charitable organization.
MEDIA CENTER
Each class visits the media center on a weekly basis. Students in Pre-K to 3rd grade may check out one book during their visit. Students in 4th & 5th grade may check out two books per visit. Books checked out from the media center are required to be returned or renewed during the next class the following week. Parents may check out two books.
MEDICATIONS AND FOOD ALLERGIES
Students who need to take medication (prescription and/or over the counter) during the school day must have an Authorization for Medication Form on file. The forms, available in the clinic, must be completed by a parent and prescribing physician before any medication is administered. Instructions for administration and dosage must be included. Medications are secured in the clinic. Students who have medications, such as epi-pens or inhalers that are used only in case of medical emergency also need a 504 plan. Please note that inhalers were a recent addition to this policy. A 504 plan is a plan that outlines the actions that school and parents take to best accommodate the student in times of medical need. A 504 plan requires a medical impairment form to be completed by your child’s doctor.
If your child doesn’t already have a 504 plan and you bring an inhaler or epi-pen to registration in August, you will be issued a medical impairment form. Once you have the form completed, a 504 meeting will be scheduled to get appropriate accommodations in place.
PARENT PORTAL / INFINITE CAMPUS PORTAL
DeKalb County School District maintains a Parent Portal website which allows you to review your child’s academic progress and attendance history. You can access the portal and find information about how to use it at http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/infinite-campus/.
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)
The Evansdale PTA is an integral part of the success of our academic program. We encourage every parent and teacher to become an active member of this organization. Meetings promote and celebrate student growth, as well as offer enrichment to parents. Visit the PTA website, www.evansdalepta.org, for current event and volunteer information.
PTA Communications
· Newsletter - The Eagle newsletter is a great way for you to stay up-to-date on Evansdale activities. Published monthly by the Evansdale PTA, it comes home in your child’s courier the first Friday of the month. See the school’s website for submission deadlines and more information.
· E-Blasts - PTA sends weekly email blasts (e-blasts) that include school event and parent reminders. Sign up to receive the e-blasts on the PTA website home page (www.evansdalepta.org).
· Website - Visit the website (www.evansdalepta.org) to find new parent information, answers to frequently asked questions, enrolment forms, and much more. On the website, you may also sign up to receive event reminders by text message to your phone.
· Social Media - PTA has a Facebook page - Evansdale Elementary PTA and a Twitter account at twitter.com/evansdalepta.
PTA Meetings
General PTA meetings are held each month throughout the school year to provide current information about PTA events, ways to be involved, and general school updates. Whenever possible, there will be a Spanish language interpreter present. Translation will be done simultaneously via headphones. If you prefer to listen in Spanish, please be sure to come early and pick up a headset.
PARKING
Visitor/parent parking is available in the lower lot (located in front of the lower field next to the school) and along the street directly in front of the school. Parents must park legally on all streets. Please observe posted parking signs, and do NOT park in the prohibited zones around or in front of the school. Also, please do not park on the right side of the lower parking lot (directly in front of the field) between 1:30-3:00 p.m. Cars parked illegally may be towed.
PETS
For the safety of all students, family pets are not allowed in the building.
RECESS (UNSTRUCTURED TIME)
All students receive 15 minutes of supervised, unstructured break time each day. DeKalb County Public School rules state that breaks shall not be withheld from students for disciplinary or academic reasons. Whenever possible and weather permitting, unstructured break time will be held outside, so please make sure your child is dressed appropriately.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
The Evansdale School Council is comprised of appointed Evansdale staff & community business members, along with elected parents. Its purpose is to promote academic achievement, provide support for school staff, and share ideas for school improvement. The School Council meets several times throughout the year, Announcements and minutes are posted on the Communications Board (located in the front lobby). Elections for School Council are held in May. More information can be found on - www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/evansdale, on the School Council blog site - edaleschoolcouncil.blogspot.com, or at their Facebook page - Evansdale Elementary School Council.
SCHOOL DIRECTORY
The directory is published at the beginning of each school year. It features class lists, school information, student family information, and Evansdale family businesses’ advertisements. The directory is sold during Open House and at the beginning of the school year for a small fee.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Individual, class, and club pictures are taken annually. You will be notified of the dates, times, and prices prior to the photo sessions.
SCHOOL STORE
PTA provides a school store, stocked with basic school supplies. It is located in the front lobby of the school and staffed by Evansdale students. The school store is open during Open House, as well as several school day mornings.
When severe weather creates hazardous conditions, the regular school schedule may be suspended or altered. Be prepared for school delays, closing, or even early release, depending on the conditions. It is your responsibility to monitor news reports via television, radio or internet, so that you can keep your child home or pick them up as needed. Announcements are normally broadcast beginning at 6:00 a.m. on the major network channels.
You can also sign up for the K12 Alerts system, which sends school-related alerts about school closings or early dismissal and other important news through email, text message and telephone. You can sign up for these alerts at http://www.k12alerts.com/portal/dekalbcountysd/
Emergencies: Every precaution is taken to ensure the safety of your child during school hours. We conduct periodic fire and tornado drills, as well as intruder alerts. These help students learn proper safety procedures and adhere to safety guidelines.
Every Evansdale student will be assigned a student ID # at the beginning of their first year at Evansdale. This number is used to process lunch and breakfast payments, along with computer logins. Please help your child memorize his/her student number.
Textbooks and library books are provided to your child on a loan basis and should be treated as borrowed property. Students must pay for the loss or abuse of these books. Often textbooks are available online. If so, you will be given access information by your child’s teacher.
TRANSPORTATION (ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES)
At registration, you will notify your teacher how your child will go home in the afternoon (bus rider, walker, or car rider). Please notify your student’s homeroom teacher in writing –note or email - before 11 a.m. of any changes in transportation for that afternoon. In the event you have an emergency that causes a last minute change of plans, please notify the front office before 2 p.m. Parents cannot pick up students from school after 2 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made (e.g., note/email from parent). Once bus riders are called, students must ride the bus even if the parents are at the school at dismissal.
Bus Riders
Evansdale is served by several bus routes. Visit the DCSD website to find the time and place where your child can take the morning bus – http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/transportation/bus-routes/evansdaleEs or ask during Open House registration. Please allow extra time in the first weeks while bus routes are still being finalized, particularly on routes with multiple stops.
Walkers
Evansdale participates in the Safe Routes to School program. We encourage parents to walk to school with their children when possible. Consider forming a ‘walking school bus’ with your neighbors, by walking together or taking turns walking with your children. There is a crossing guard provided for the intersection of Evans Road and Evans Woods Drive. The intersections also have orange pedestrian flags. Please use those particularly when there are no guards on duty – just take a flag from the holder, cross, and put the flag into the holder on the other side.
Car Riders
Students may be dropped off between 7:00-7:40 a.m. each morning. If you arrive before 7 a.m., you will need to stay with your student since there will not be supervision provided. Drivers should drive slowly in the circle and pull forward as much as possible. Drivers should not talk on their cell phones while in the circle. Students cannot be dropped off on Evans Woods Drive unless you are parked.
MORNING CARPOOL (Drop-off in the Front Circle)
Evans Woods Drive between Evans Road and Evans Dale Drive is a one way street between 7:15 and 8:15 a.m. You can only turn onto our street from Evans Road and drive down the hill, you may not drive up from Evans Dale Drive. As you leave the carpool circle, you may only turn right onto Evans Woods Drive.
Once you have entered the carpool circle, please make sure that your child is ready to exit when your vehicle door is open to keep carpool moving efficiently. Following drop-off, parents must turn right out of the circle. Please watch closely for children who might be walking to school. DO NOT use your cell phone in the school zone, so that you can pay close attention to all pedestrians and cars. Also, DO NOT park or turn your engine off in the carpool circle. Students dropped off before 7:30 a.m. will go to the cafeteria and then be dismissed to their homerooms by grade levels. Students arriving after 7:30 a.m. may go directly to their classroom.
AFTERNOON CARPOOL (Pick-up in the Lower Parking Lot)*
Evans Woods Drive between Evans Road and Evans Dale Drive is a one way street during arrival and dismissal times. Between 2:15-3:15 p.m. you can only turn onto our street from Evans Road and drive down the hill, you may not drive up. Car riders are dismissed each day after bus riders. For their safety, all students need to be picked up before 2:45 p.m. Students not picked up by 3 p.m. will be sent to aftercare. Parents will be charged a $15 drop-off fee. Families who repeatedly have students unsupervised at school after this time will be referred to the school Social Worker. Please do not park on the right side of the lower lot between 1:30-3:00 p.m. Cars parked here block the carpool dismissal lanes.
Please note: Evansdale is a Clean Air School. This means no idling when you pick up or wait near the school. Turn your engine off if you do not move the car for more than a minute.
VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES
Vision
Our vision is to develop and utilize teaching strategies that motivate and prepare all students to reach their academic potential, become contributing members of society, and become lifelong learners.
Mission
The mission of Evansdale Elementary School is to maintain a safe learning environment where human diversity is honored, and individual capabilities are promoted through a comprehensive program built on high expectations for student performance.
Values
· Each individual has unique capabilities to learn
· All people have a right to learn in a safe and orderly environment
· Honoring human diversity while recognizing commonality promotes respect
· Higher individual expectations yield increased performance
· Providing timely, respectful communication honors the needs of the Evansdale School Community
· PTA and community involvement enriches and supports education of all student
VISITORS
Please know that you are always welcome at Evansdale. When arriving at Evansdale, please enter through the front doors only, come to the main office, sign in on the computer, and get a name tag. Please do not attempt to enter the building through a side door. Teachers have been instructed not to open those doors during the instructional day.
VOLUNTEERING
Parents are encouraged to volunteer in many ways! Classroom volunteers are scheduled at the discretion of your child’s teacher. If you volunteer at the school during school hours, you need to sign in at the front office via the computer program and receive a volunteer pass.
WITHDRAWALS
A note should be sent to the office several days before a student’s withdrawal stating the child’s last day in school, his/her new address, and new school. This note will allow the registrar to prepare the necessary forms so your child’s records can be sent to the proper place. Make sure textbooks and library books are returned and any lunch charges are paid before your child withdraws.
HELPFUL HOME TIPS TO HELP YOUR EAGLES SOAR AT SCHOOL
Ø Start each day with a calm beginning at home. This will help make the school day much better for your child.
Ø Make certain your child sleeps at least eight hours each night. Encourage your child to eat a good breakfast and lunch.
Ø Have a special place to put your child’s schoolwork or whatever is brought home. Offer praise each day for something he/she has accomplished.
Ø Teach your child how to organize their school notebooks, materials, and important school communications.
Ø Laugh and talk with your child about school experiences and listen attentively to stories shared about the school day.
Ø Stress attendance. If your child is ill, home is the best place; otherwise, your child needs to take advantage of every school day.
Ø Arrive to school on time. Make sure your child is present for all instructional time. Important information is given during school announcements at 7:45 a.m. and at 7:50 a.m. the teacher begins the day.
Ø Keep the lines of communication open between yourself and your child’s teacher. Inform the teacher of any situation that could influence your child’s behavior or academic performance.
Ø Encourage reading for pleasure and make frequent trips to a library.
Ø Provide school supplies as needed for your child’s use. The PTA School Store is open before the school day begins on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Ø Assist your child at home with the skills being taught at school. A strong partnership between school and home maximizes your child’s potential for success.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Main School Phone Number 678-874-2702
Principal - Stephanie L. Chattman [email protected]
Assistant Principal -Stacey Wright [email protected]
Counselor - Shanell Alexander Shanell_C_Alexander@dekalbschoolsga.org
Counselor – Saidi Oseni [email protected]
School Website www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/evansdale
DCSD Website www.dekalb.k12.ga.us
This Parent and Student Handbook is a living document. The content is subject to change out of necessity and/or at the discretion of the principal. Revised August 2015.