The Child Success Team's
purpose is to address the learning needs of individual students who
have been referred due to a concern. Concerns may be academic,
behavioral, social-emotional, or other noted issues. This Team meets
as needed.
The team includes a counselor, teacher(s), nurse, psychologist, principal and any other professionals involved in a child's educational program. Parents may also be involved in the Child Success Team.
All students have time at the
computers in class and in the Macintosh Lab to practice many of the
math, reading and writing skills they are learning in class. Students
are taught key boarding and word processing and use simulation
software. Computer software is carefully reviewed and selected to
align with and support the classroom curriculum and to develop
thinking skills.
The University Place School District/Internet Code of Conduct is included in the Appendix of this handbook. All K-4 students can access the internet only through limited pre-approved sites with teacher supervision.
The counselor at UP Primary
maintains a preventive focus by teaching skills in all classrooms
that promote personal safety, acceptance of others, responsibility
and problem solving The counselor is available to provide additional
assistance to students individually and in small groups for
friendship skills, communication skills, self-esteem, and other
reasons. The counselor works with families, the Child Success team
and community agencies (such as Child Protective Services). Our
counselor, Sophia William's, is in our school 3 days a week. Her
phone number is 566-5620 ext. 232.
This program is designed for
3-5 year old special education students. These students are
identified through the University Place School District Child Find
Program. For further information you may contact University Place
Primary School and ask for the Developmental Preschool teacher
(566-5620).
The Early Childhood
Educational Assistance Program is designed for 4-5 year old students
from limited income families. This Washington State initiative is
similar in design to HEADSTART. For information call: (798-7240 ext.
5157)
A program is provided for
students who do not speak English as their primary language. Students
are helped to gain sufficient command of English to function in the
classroom.
The school nurse is in our
school 1 day a week. Our health room assistant, who works 5 days a
week, provides health support to our students and staff under the
direction of the school nurse. The health room staff maintains the
health records, evaluates students' health and consults with
students, parents and teachers, and participates in the development
and implementation of our Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Our health room staff works to prevent and control communicable diseases, gives advice on immunization requirements, screens vision, hearing, scoliosis and the general physical health of the children. The nurse serves as a health consultant and resource person by providing current information from related fields. The nurse is available for home, office or telephone visits. You may contact the nurse regarding your child's health at 566-5620.
All students in Kindergarten,
1st, 2nd and 3rd grade are screened annually for vision and hearing
as required by law. A student may be tested at any time during the
year through parent/teacher request. If you have any questions,
please contact the school.
In case your child has a
serious injury or illness you will be contacted.
A school nurse is always available for advice or assistance in the district.
It is critical that your child's emergency information form be kept up to date. If changes occur during the school year, please contact the office or send a note with your child.
Challenge Program - This
program is for students who have exceptionally high cognitive
abilities and need an accelerated program that includes components
that are different from what is provided in the regular classroom.
This self-contained program for 3rd and 4th graders in our district
is housed at Evergreen Primary.
University place Primary has a
wonderful collection of over 11,000 books. Students have a scheduled
library instruction and check-out time. Students are taught how to
use the media center and to develop responsibility in care for books
checked out. If books are not returned, a child will be given a
reminder slip and may check out a new book as soon as the item is
returned. A fee will be charged to help cover replacement and
processing costs for lost and damaged books.
The State Legislature has
passed laws about medication given at school. If it is absolutely
necessary for your child to take medication at school please contact
the school nurse before you send the medicine.
o Any medicine (including over the counter cough syrups, aspirin, Tylenol, etc.) given at school must be prescribed by a physician or dentist and must be accompanied with a medical authorization form completed by both the physician and the parent/guardian. These forms are available in the school office and physicians should also have them available. Instructions for dosages, time of day to be given, etc. must be complete.
o Any medicine must come to school in the prescription bottle labeled by the pharmacy. This includes inhaled medication for asthma.
o The school may not administer ear/eye/nose drops.
All K-4 students participate
in a classroom music program. Students in grade 4 may also choose to
take part in our strings program which begins in January. Students
must furnish their own instruments and instrument insurance.
Scholarship support is also available if needed for instrument rental
and fees.
A part time registered
Occupational Therapist is available for eligible students
demonstrating a delay in functional motor skills needed to meet their
educational goals. This includes therapy activities within the
regular or integrated classrooms and/or 1:1 or group activities
outside the classroom. Referrals are processed through the school
Child Success Team. Please contact the principal or psychologist to
request assessment and program placement.
The University Place School
District provides a P.E. program for all primary students. If your
child is unable to participate for health reasons, please write a
note to the teacher.
The school physical therapist
is registered and licensed in the state of Washington as well as
being board certified. The physical therapist's responsibilities
include evaluation/assessment, one to one direct physical therapy
intervention, modification of seating equipment for children, and
consultation with teachers. The school physical therapist works with
the student's primary teacher and other educational staff to provide
the least restrictive environment for that person who needs
assistance with physical/mobility limitations.
The school psychologist is
available for consultation and testing of special education students
and those with learning disorders that interfere with
learning.
Each school in the University
Place School District has an on-going school and student learning
improvement plan. At UP Primary we have established school
improvement teams to support each major goal area. A Steering Team,
made up of each chair or designee of the teams, the principal and
parent community representatives coordinates support and direction to
all teams. Goal areas may be a focus longer than one year and are set
during our planning process. Meetings of each team are held monthly
and are open to any who wish to attend. Parents interested in serving
on this team are encouraged to contact Carol Bobek at 566-5620 ext.
302.
SCORE is a program promoting
self-management of behaviors, recognition of student citizenship and
academic achievement, and positive self-esteem. The SCORE letters
stand for: S-safety C-choice O-obligations R-respect E-environment.
School-wide assemblies are held to recognize students in these
areas.
If your child has any needs
that require special programs, please contact classroom teachers or
the principal to request the need for assessment and program
placement. Parents will meet with the Child Service Team to consider
the need for appropriate assessment of their child.
Students with disabilities
that impact major life activities will be placed on a Section 504
plan. Parents will be contacted and consulted about appropriate
modifications or alterations of the school program or
environment.
The School Speech and Language
Pathologist (SLP) works with students who exhibit a variety of
communication disorders, from simple articulation delays to more
involved communication issues. The SLP serves on the building team to
help identify, evaluate, as well a remediate communication disorders
in students who are eligible and in need of therapy. Consultation to
parents and classroom teachers is also provided by the SLP. Talk with
your child's teacher should you have concerns regarding your child's
speech and language skills.
All 2nd graders receive a unit
of swimming instruction at the high school pool. All levels of
instruction are available, and transportation is provided to and from
school during the scheduled swim program. This is part of the
physical education curriculum.