Student Handbook

Cherry Drive Family will provide a consistent, positive, caring, and highly engaging optimal learning environment.  To accomplish this, we will foster collaboration and hold everyone accountable to consistent high expectations.  As a community of diverse learners, we will value and take pride in one another by celebrating growth and success.  Together, through this hard work and dedication, we will be productive 21st Century citizens and lifelong learners.

BASE Program: 720-972-5317

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Bicycles and Scooters

Students riding a bike or scooter to school must take it directly to the specified bike rack area and leave it there until the student is ready to return home. For safety reasons, students are not permitted to ride their bike/scooter on school grounds. They must walk their bike/scooter to the designated bike rack area once they arrive at school. A lock is required to be used to secure bikes and scooters to the bike rack. Bicycles and scooters will not be guarded by the school at any time, so it is the student’s responsibility to lock the bike/scooter up safely.

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Birthdays and Celebrations

In support of the District’s Policy on School Wellness, we strive to help our students make healthy lifestyle choices. Simple steps can help children continue making healthier choices as adults. In addition to healthier lunch choices and increased physical activity during our school day, we encourage families to consider non-food/healthy treats when celebrating your child’s birthday. We appreciate your support in this matter!

• We understand that school is the easiest place to distribute birthday invitations; however, doing so can cause many hurt feelings which disrupt the learning environment. Please have students pass out any party invitations after school is dismissed.

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Communication

An email from the principal will be sent home every Thursday at 3:15 to remind parents of important dates and events. Please make sure to keep your email address updated through Infinite Campus so you receive these important messages.

Classroom will send home a communication folder every Thursday, please return the folder the following day. Classrooms will also send home newsletters on Thursdays.

Students will not be allowed to use the office phone to make after school social arrangements. Students will be allowed to use the phone only in the following situations: 

• When requested by their teacher 
• When requested by an administrator 
• When requested by the health aide, nurse or office staff 

School office staff will only deliver emergency messages to students. Please assist us by making arrangements for after school pick-up and daycare prior to your child leaving for school in the morning. Response to parent phone calls/emails will be made within one business day.

Communication with your student’s teacher

Although teachers have telephones located in their classrooms, they have been directed to keep their ringers turned off during instructional time. If you want to reach your child’s teacher, you may do the following:

• Call the classroom teacher and leave a voicemail. Teachers have been asked to check voicemail before and after school, and over their lunch break.
• You may call the office, and they will deliver messages to your student’s teacher at the end of the day.
• You may call the classroom teacher before or after school.

 You may also reach your student’s teacher via email. Your student’s teacher will provide you with the teacher’s email address, it is also located on our website.  You may email them at your convenience. You can expect to hear back from them within one business day.

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Early Departure/Late Arrival 

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Field Trips

Field trips to nearby points of interest may be scheduled by various classroom teachers throughout the school year. These trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom curriculum and to introduce students to resources within the community. Parents will receive notice of scheduled field trips well in advance.

Parents must sign a permission form for all field trips. Students without a permission slip will not be allowed to accompany their class on the field trip.

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Inclement Weather/School Closure

Information on emergency school closures due to severe overnight storms or other emergency situations is available on local television stations, social media, and the district website @ www.adams12.org 

You can also opt-In for text message alerts if you haven’t already. Opting-in is easy. 

1. Make sure your cell phone number is listed in your PeopleSoft account in the mobile field 
2. Text “YES” to 67587. 

If you've texted YES to 67587 and you're still not receiving text message alerts, check your PeopleSoft account and make sure your cell phone number is listed in the mobile field.

Please note that school is rarely canceled.

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Recess During Inclement Weather

Indoor Recess will be called if: 

● measurable accumulation of rain, snow or sleet

● temperature with the wind chill is 20 degrees or below 

● playground conditions are poor (mud, snow or standing water) 

We ask that students come prepared for all types of weather. They should bring warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats, weatherproof footwear and an extra pair of shoes for PE. 

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Lost and Found/Valuables at School 

If your child misplaces an item, we encourage you to look in the lost and found located in the cafeteria. Often it is difficult to identify what they have lost. Please label coats, jackets, mittens, etc. Remaining articles are donated to a local charity several times a year. 

 We highly discourage students from bringing valuables and toys to school. Items having value for one individual usually will have an attractive appeal for others and unfortunately sometimes disappear. The school is not responsible for these items. Teachers may have a special celebration which allows students to bring in a favorite game, stuffed animal, etc. but please remember, at no time is it appropriate for students to bring toy guns, toy knives, or toy weapons of any kind.

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Pets on School Property

In an effort to keep our school feeling safe for all students and families and in accordance with District Policy, only service animals are permitted on school property. We ask that all other pets remain off school grounds during school hours. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school community safe.

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Reporting Student Progress 

Your student’s progress will be reported at individual parent conferences at least twice a year. Report cards are sent home at the end of each grading period. Academic progress can also be found via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

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Safety Information 

Your student’s safety is of utmost importance to us. 

• It is imperative that students are dropped off no earlier than 7:35 a.m. and picked up at 2:35 p.m. 
• Remind your child to use sidewalks and crosswalks at all times
• Morning Hug and Go lanes are located on the west side of the school
• Pick up/Drop off is not permitted in our parking lot except for preschool families 
• Avoid parking within 15 feet of school crosswalks. 
• Parents should encourage children to adhere to all safety rules established for pedestrians. This emphasis on safety is also a concern of the school’s staff, and is an important part of the instructional program. 
• Students are expected to go directly to and from school. They are to respect the rights and property of all people in the neighborhood. 

 School Security System - In our ongoing efforts to provide the safest and most secure environment for our students, an additional security measure has been installed, which requires the following safety measures. 

● ALL exterior doors will be locked at all times. 

● Please do not open the door or hold the door open for others. 

● In order to enter the building, you will need to press the button located right inside the vestibule.

● An office member will answer through the speaker.

● Once entering the building, ALL visitors must check in at the office, show ID, and obtain a visitor pass.

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Visitor/Parent Check-In 

District Policy requires that all parents and visitors must present a drivers license or government issued I.D. at the front desk and sign in at the office upon entering the building. Your license will be scanned through our Raptor system and a visitor’s badge/sticker will be provided. You are required to wear this visitor’s badge/sticker at all times while inside the school or if you have been designated a chaperone on field trips.

 If you would like to spend time with a teacher, please call and make arrangements prior to visiting. Also, if anyone other than a parent or legal guardian will be visiting the school (such as a grandparent coming for lunch) you must call the office ahead of time to let us know.

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INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON DISTRICT WEBSITE

Student Code of Conduct

A summary of the Student Code of Conduct for Adams 12 Five Star Schools (the District) is available on the District’s website. For complete information, please refer to the latest version of each District policy, available here.

This summary includes information such as:

• student conduct
• student attendance
• cell phones and personal electronics
• District technology and Internet usage
• student dress code
• bullying and harassment

Commonly Requested Information

A summary of commonly requested information is available on the District’s website. For the most complete information, please refer to the latest version of each District policy (if applicable), available here. 

"Commonly requested” information includes topics such as:

• complaints or grievances
• consolidated billing
• service animals on District property
• student transportation
• video and audio monitoring
• visitors to schools

Student Health Information

Information about student health and wellness, including immunizations, health screenings, COVID-19, and when to keep your child home from school, is available on the District’s website.

Legal Notifications

The District’s legal notifications/annual notices are available on the District’s website.

These notices include information concerning:

• non-discrimination (including Title IX)
• rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• directory information under FERPA
• rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
• other opt-out provisions