1. EDGAR L. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2011-2012

2. EDGAR L. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Opened in 1966 Named after a former Superintendent, Edgar L. Miller One of 5 elementary schools in Merrillville Community School Corporation K-4 enrollment of approximately 400 students Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Technology EL (English Learners) program for Fieler, Miller, and Salk students Graded “A” by the Indiana Department of Education, 2011

3. DAILY SCHEDULE 7:45Arrival/breakfast 7:55Announcements 8:00Classes begin 2:25Dismissal (Except Thursdays) General daily schedule for each grade will be provided at the grade level meetings. Check with the classroom teacher for more specific details

4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THURSDAY Student dismissal at 1:25 PM every Thursday Beginning on Thursday, September 8 th Lunch schedule remains the same Teachers engaged in professional development activities

5. INSTRUCTIONAL TIME - INTERRUPTIONS To maximize the benefits of instructional time: Calls to teachers will be sent directly to voicemail Teachers will not conference with parents during instructional time Conferences must be scheduled during non-instructional time Visits to the classroom must be arranged ahead of time Items brought for students will be delivered by school personnel during non- instructional times

6. ATTENDANCE Students must be ready to begin class at 8:00 each day. Children arriving late will need to stop at the office for a Tardy Slip Parents must call to report their child’s absence or it will be marked as unexcused Notes explaining absence should be given to the classroom teacher School nurse should be made aware of any chronic medical concerns State law requires schools to report any child with 10 unexcused absences Review pages 5-6 of the Elementary Handbook

7. STUDENT BEHAVIOR School Plan: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Miller Matrix that explains behavioral expectations posted in every classroom Students receive training in the early fall and again in January Continual reinforcement of behavioral expectations Miller Millions distributed to students behaving appropriately Miller Millions used to purchase items, participate in special activities, etc. Supports for students experiencing behavioral problems Review pages 6-11 of the Elementary Handbook

8. DRESS CODE Clothing cannot create a distraction Logos/pictures promoting violence, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vulgarities, etc. are not permitted Skirts and shorts must be below fingertip in length Clothes must not be see-through, expose midriff or expose underwear Pants must fit at the waist

9. HOMEWORK Assigned to provide additional practice or expand upon skills introduced in the classroom Research indicates it leads to higher student achievement at all ability levels Student more confident and better prepared for new skills Assignment Notebooks or Purple Homework Folders purchased by Miller PTO for every student Parents should check these every night for notes, homework, etc. Plan to read with your child 15 minutes every day

10. TRANSPORTATION Buses only use the front circle Parents dropping-off students use Entrance P Parents picking-up students use Entrance Q Changes in transportation should be received by the office before 2:00 PM Students left after 2:40 will be sent to the Extended Care and parents will be charged Bus Questions: Call Transportation Department at 650-5311

11. RDS ONLINE PARENT ACCESS Personalized collection of student data (grades, attendance, fees, test scores, discipline, etc.) At your fingertips at anytime of the day Obtain activation number used to create an account from the office Assistance will be provided in the office or computer lab for parents without Internet access or those experiencing difficulties

12. ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK Distributed to each parent at the grade level meeting Available on the Merrillville Community School Corporation website Additional information pertaining to Academics, Conduct and Discipline, Non-Academic Items, Parent Involvement, and MCSC Policies Sign and return page 25 to classroom teacher