Family Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Introduction: | Page |
| Welcome from Mrs. Switzer | 1 |
| Kensington Staff List | 2 |
| SAU #16 Mission Statement | 3 |
| Kensington Mission, Vision and Belief Statements Mission | 3,4 |
| KES School Goals | 4 |
| General Information: | |
| School Calendar | 5 |
| Attendance | 6 |
| Absence | 6 |
| Excused Student Absence | 6 |
| School Hours | 6 |
| Tardiness | 6 |
| Arrival/Dismissal | 7 |
| Early Dismissal | 8 |
| Students Remaining After School | 8 |
| Visitors/Volunteers | 8 |
| Bus Regulations | 9 , 10 |
| Cameras on School Bus | 10 |
| Bicycles | 10 , 11 |
| Emergency Forms | 11 |
| School Cancellation, Delayed Opening & Early Release | 11 |
| Emergency Evacuation | 12 |
| KES Movie/Video Procedures | 13 |
| Student Dress | 13 |
| Recess/Playground | 13 |
| Accident Insurance | 14 |
| Parent Notices | 14 |
| Backpacks | 14 , 15 |
| Health Services | 15 |
| Administering Medications to Students | 15 , 16 |
| Field/Class Trips | 16 |
| Nature's Classroom @ Sargent Center Guidelines | 17 |
| Library/Media Center | 18 |
| Telephone System | 18 |
| Lost and Found | 18 |
| Dangerous Weapons in School | 18 |
| Distribution of Invitations | 18 |
| KES Website | 19 |
| School Lunch Program | 19 |
| Lunchroom Expectations | 19 |
| Lunch Schedule | 19 |
| Registration of Students | 20 |
| Kindergarten Registration | 20 |
| Student Behavior | 20 |
| Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior | 20 , 21 |
| Items Not Permitted In School | 21 |
| Safe Hands Program | 22 |
| Parent Notice of Rights and Policies | 23 |
| School Board Members | 23 |
| Parent Teacher Organization | 23 |
| Volunteer Program | 24 |
| District Policies/School Board Policies/Notices: | |
| Homework Policy | 25 |
| Homework Standards | 26 |
| Anti-Bullying Law - House Bill 1523 | 27 |