Nottingham West Student Handbook

Nottingham West Students and Parents,

On behalf of the entire staff, we would like to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year. We are very excited about this school year. For all of us, each school year is a new adventure. We look forward to making this a successful year for all students.

We hope that you will have a happy and healthy year of learning, and we look forward to working with you during the year. We strive to maintain an educational atmosphere that we know will be exciting for you each day. We want you to know that you are all important members of our school community. Together, we can create an environment that is conducive to learning.

This year our handbook is completely online, with the hope that it is easier to access. Please take some time to review it as a family. It is written with students and families in mind and explains school programs and expectations. This handbook provides a ready reference to information concerning district policies and school procedures.

Learning to be a positive member of the school community is a very important part of school for every student. Students, this means showing respect for others, showing respect for yourself, and being responsible for your actions. We will be emphasizing a climate of respect throughout the school year. You are expected to work with everyone in your classroom and around school cooperatively and respectfully. You need to arrive on time and be ready to learn. We want you to strive to be the best person possible. Our school rules help keep the school a safe place for everyone.

Please refer to the handbook when you want to know about procedures at school. If you have a question, you can ask a teacher, our school counselors, Mr. Blais & Mrs. Tave, Special Education Department Head, Mrs. Leary, Preschool Department Head, Ms. Greaves, our Principal, Mr. Baker, or our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Mackey.

We are looking forward to an exciting year with you!

Sincerely yours,

Scott G. Baker, Principal

Katrina Mackey, Assistant Principal

Mission & Vision

Be a Parent in the Know

Arrival & Dismissal (Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures)

School Day: 8:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

Drop off Begins at 8:20 a.m.

Students may begin arriving at school at 8:20 A.M. There is no supervision before that time, and students cannot enter the building until 8:20. Classroom instruction begins at 8:45 AM, which is the official opening time of the school day. Students arriving after 8:45 a.m. must check in at the main office.

The front of the building serves as the school bus loop. Please refrain from parking and driving past the front of the building from 8:20 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to enable safe entry and exit of school buses.

Morning Drop Off/Car Pool

Students may be dropped off between 8:20 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. A teacher will be on duty at the rear of the building to supervise student arrival. For the safety of the students and staff, please make three (3) lanes of traffic and wait for the staff member to signal you to move forward. We ask that your child be seated behind the driver, if possible, to expedite the drop off process. If you arrive after 8:40 a.m., you must drive to the front of the building and drop-off your child at the front door.

The Fire Department has asked that parents dropping off students do not arrive before 8:10 a.m. Please observe STATE LAW and do not idle your car while waiting in the school zone.

Pick up begins at 3:05 p.m. (parents can arrive for pick up at 2:45 p.m.)

Afternoon Pick Up/Car Pool

Dismissal is at 3:05 p.m., and all students must be picked up by 3:20 p.m. If your child normally rides the bus and you are going to pick up your child at dismissal, please send in a note to your child’s teacher or call the office before 2:00 p.m. on the day of pick-up.

You will be assigned a CARPOOL PLACARD NUMBER if you will be picking up your student on a regular basis. The placard must be displayed on your dashboard. If you do not have a placard, be prepared to show a Photo ID.

The Fire Department has asked that parents picking up students do not arrive before 2:45 p.m. Please observe STATE LAW and do not idle your car while waiting in the school zone.

If you need to dismiss your student early, please park in the front of the building, and plan to depart by 2:45 p.m. If you arrive after this time, you will be asked to join the carpool line for pick up, as you will not be able to pass school buses as they load students.

Student safety is a top priority for the Hudson School District. To ensure safety, we follow a dismissal procedure that requires students to be released only to the parents or emergency contacts listed on the emergency release form. Picture identification is required for all individuals before the child will be released. If you would like another individual to pick up your child, please send a note stating who will be picking up your child.

Students Dismissed as Walkers

If your child is to be dismissed as a walker, please write a note authorizing their release. Students will exit the front door of the building.

Attendance

Bullying Preventions & Intervention

Bus Transportation

Students: If you live outside the walking limits to school, you have the privilege of riding the bus to and from school. To maintain an efficient, orderly, and safe means of transportation, please remember to be on your best behavior on the bus, in the bus lines at school, and at neighborhood bus stop areas.

Positive Attitude	Greet your driver
Act RESPONSIBLY	Take care of your belongings Arrive on time
Work & Play Safely	Stay seated Respect personal space
Show Respect	Use quiet voices Follow directions

Parents: While riding the bus, students are expected to follow the same expectations as they do throughout the school day. While driving the school bus, the school bus driver is in complete charge of the school bus and the students and has the same authority in maintaining discipline as a teacher in the classroom. Riding the bus is a privilege that may be revoked if students are not able to maintain safe and appropriate behavior.

Students are assigned to one bus route and cannot ride another bus unless permission is given by the Transportation Coordinator and/or the principal. In case of emergency, parents must request in writing a change for the specified day. Students will be given a Bus Pass. Please provide the name of the student and the address to which they will be transported with a name and phone number for the adult at that address.

Boarding the School Bus

Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is due.
Keep at least five feet away from the roadway until the bus has fully stopped. In the winter, DO NOT stand on the snowbanks.
At the driver’s signal, approach the bus in a single file. Do not push and shove or run to the bus. When approaching the road, keep at least ten feet from the bus (safety zone) until you are at the entrance door.
If you must cross in front of the bus, do not begin to cross until the driver signals you that it is safe to do so. Then look left and right, before crossing. Always keep at least ten feet in front of the bus (the student should always be able to see the driver). Cross only in front of the bus.
After boarding the bus, go directly to a seat and sit down facing forward with arms, legs, and belongings out of the aisle. NOTE: Drivers will often assign seats during the year and are encouraged to do so. There is NO changing seats along any bus route once it is started unless requested by the driver.

Leaving the School Bus

Pay attention to your surroundings. Know when the bus is approaching your stop and be ready when it reaches your stop. Remain in your seat until the bus has fully stopped.
When the bus has fully stopped, walk directly to the door, and carefully exit the bus. Immediately move at least ten feet away from the bus.
If you must cross in front of the bus, wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to do so. Then walk to the headlight on the driver’s side of the bus, stop, and wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to continue. When the driver signals that it is safe to continue, step to the corner of the bus and look left and right yourself before doing so. Always keep at least ten feet in front of the bus (the student should always be able to see the driver). Cross only in front of the bus.
Never try to pick up or go after an object that has been dropped near or under the bus without telling the driver first. Wait for the driver to tell you that it is safe for you to go after the object before doing so.

Students are expected to follow the same rules of behavior while on a school bus that they do in the classroom. Bus rules and consequences are provided so that each student and parent is clear on expectations and consequences. The school bus driver is in complete charge of the school bus and the students. The driver shall be responsible to the transportation coordinator and shall have the same authority in maintaining discipline as a teacher in the classroom under the supervision of the school board and the superintendent of schools. The school supports the bus drivers’ judgment in providing for the safety of students on each bus.

Parents: The School District’s Transportation Coordinator/Business Administrator handles any problems related to busing schedules and routes; any concerns should be directed to him/her. Contact information is available under Bus Routes.

Cafeteria

The mission of the Food Service Department of the Hudson School District is to make children as passionate about eating our food as we are about making it. In our mind turning a previously picky eater into a food enthusiast with a healthy palette is music to our ears.

Our menus run the gamut from healthy kid favorites to culinary creations. Everyday, we offer a menu to delight diverse palates, dietary restrictions, and preferences. We know that good nutrition is essential to the learning process.

We pride ourselves in providing freshly prepared, nutritious lunches at a reasonable cost in a safe and pleasant environment. Our program follows the nutritional requirements of the National School Lunch Program.

Meal Prices for 2024 – 2025

	Elementary Schools	Middle School	High School
Breakfast	$1.75	$1.75	$2.25
Lunch	$2.85	$2.95	$3.35
Milk	$0.50	$0.50	$0.50

Meal Payment

The Hudson School District uses a computer-based debit meal payment system. This allows you to deposit money into your child’s account and funds will automatically be deducted when cafeteria meals are purchased, using a unique 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) assigned to your child. Since this is a debit system, students will not be allowed to charge, so please keep your child's account above zero.

Online Payment

Payments may be made online using LINQ Connect. To set up your account, go to https://linqconnect.com. You will need the following information:

First Name of student (as registered with the school)
Last Name of student (as registered with the school)
Grade
School
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

LINQ Connect allows you to set up one-time or recurring payments, set spending limits and restrictions, transfer funds between students, set low balance notifications, and more. There is also an app that you can download, allowing access to meal accounts from your mobile device.

Pay by Check

Checks should be made out to “Hudson School Food Service.” Checks may be split between siblings in the same school only.

Special Dietary Needs

Students requiring special dietary needs must submit a Special Dietary Medical Statement signed by a physician.

As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Food Service Department, katherton@sau81.org or sjackson@sau81.org or call 603-886-1245.

Celebrations

Cell Phones

Classroom Placement

Clothing Guidelines

Custody/Legal Stipulations

Drug & Alcohol Use or Abuse

Emergency Procedures

The Hudson School District is dedicated to ensuring the safety of students and staff. Policies and procedures support the prevention of, and immediate response, to emergency situations. The procedures have been developed in cooperation with New Hampshire Homeland Security, the Hudson Fire Department and the Hudson Police Department.

Staff and student training are important to establish the preparedness of our schools. Emergency drills are practiced throughout the year to familiarize students and staff with the efficient and effective responses during emergency situations.

The Incident Command System (ICS) is the method used to manage any emergency situations. Both the Hudson Fire Department and Hudson Police Department use this system. Therefore, coordination will occur when all the above organizations are on scene during a crisis situation. Key personnel are assigned particular jobs to promote efficiency in handling the situation.

Emergency situations occur as a result of natural disasters, hazardous materials, and sometimes violence or threats. While schools are still statistically the safest place for students to be, we want to be prepared for any emergency situation in order to react in the most effective way to keep our students and staff safe. The following exercises will be used in response to various emergency situations.

ALICE Protocol

ALICE protocol is used to handle the threat of an armed intruder or intruders in the building. The acronym stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate and represent the options that may be used given the specifics of the threat. Drill are held twice a year, with the training and practice being age and grade appropriate. Students are given an overview of all potential responses along with the opportunity to practice prior to all ALICE drills.

Evacuation - clears the building for any emergency situation, i.e. a fire or gas leak.

Reverse Evacuation - brings students and staff into the building for any emergency situation that is occurring while students are outside the building, i.e. severe weather.

Shelter in Place - used when remaining in the building or in a location of the building due to an emergency situation to allow safe access for EMS personnel.

Drop and Cover - used for personal protection from an immediate emergency situation, i.e. extreme winds or earthquake.

Scan in Place - used to search the building due to a low-level bomb threat. A low-level threat is one in which school and police personnel have no reason to believe is substantial

Emergency release information

All parents will be required to provide the school with emergency release information. The information is important to have in the event that an early release occurs or for an emergency situation. This information includes important medical information. Please name two local individuals, other than the adults that the child lives with, who can be contacted if the parents/guardians cannot be contacted. Throughout the school year, if changes occur (i.e. phone numbers, addresses, contact people…) you must update the school records with those changes.

Nurse/Health/Medications

The State of New Hampshire provides guidelines for health requirements for students in the public schools. The nurse is required to follow these rules:

All children must be immunized in accordance to State Law on mandatory immunizations.
Kindergarten, first grade and preschool students must have a complete physical exam prior to entering school. The health records are transferred to the elementary schools when the student enters second grade.
Transfer students from another school district must provide written health records that are signed by a physician.
FERPA Laws mandate that schools can only share medical information on a “need to know” basis with parent permission. Please complete student verification on the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
If a student has a fever, or if they experienced vomiting or diarrhea, they need to stay home for 24 hours to recover.
Below are the guidelines the school nurse will follow regarding attendance at school.

Disease	Isolation of Patient at home
Chicken Pox	Until sores have healed
Scarlet Fever	When verified by a physician and on medication, and when rash has disappeared, a student may return to school with the physician’s permission.
Strep Throat	When verified by throat culture, and on medication for over 24 hours, a student may return to school if free from other symptoms.
Measles/Mumps	If verified by a physician, a student will be excluded from school until all symptoms and rashes have disappeared. NOTE: With proper immunization or vaccines, the above diseases are rare.
Pediculosis Screening (Head Lice)	The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes that school-wide screening for nits alone is not an accurate way of predicting which children will become infested with head lice, and screening for live lice has not proven to have a significant decrease on the incidence of head lice in a school community. The school nurse will periodically provide information to families of all children on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of head lice. Parents are encouraged to check their children’s head for lice if the child is symptomatic. The school nurse may check the child’s head if the student is demonstrating symptoms. If the student is identified by the nurse as having live head lice or nits in a student previously untreated, a parent/guardian will be called, the student will be dismissed and treatment options will be discussed. Following appropriate treatment, the student may return to school after being reevaluated by the school nurse. Students with nits remaining after appropriate treatment, but with no evidence of live lice may be permitted to remain in school dependent upon school medical staff clinical judgment. A recheck should be done by the school nurse in 10-14 days. Every effort is made to ensure that student confidentiality is maintained.

Medications

Students may NOT keep medicine on their persons or classroom at any time.
A designated adult must bring all medicines in their original containers to the nurse, with information on the container stating student name, medication, dose and frequency. All medication must be dispensed by the nurse or the nurse designee.
If a child requires medication and the school does not have the above order, the parent or guardian must come to the school to dispense meds in the nurse’s office
The school nurse or nurse designee receiving the prescription medication shall document in the SNAP data base, the quantity of the medication delivered by parent/guardian
Prescription medicines may be delivered to the school by other designated adults, provided the parent/guardian notifies the nurse in advance and specifies the quantity of prescription medication being delivered, accompanied with a doctor’s order.
All medicines, prescriptions, or over the counter medicines, must be picked up at the end of the school year by an adult. If these medicines are not picked up by a parent/guardian or designee, the medicines will be disposed of by the nurse. These medicines cannot go home with the child.

Vision Screenings

The school may make vision screenings available to students at the elementary level and on a referral basis, with parent permission. Parents are notified of all findings so they can follow-up when needed.

Illness and Emergencies

School personnel may not diagnose illness or injury. Injured or ill students must be picked-up from school by an adult who is authorized on the student's emergency data base.

Allergies, Asthma and Medications

Many of our students have allergies to environmental, food or airborne allergens. Should your child require medication at school or extra support due to food allergies, please contact the School Nurse.

Immunizations

Students must be immunized against certain communicable diseases, u nless a pupil's parent or legal guardian provides the school with an acceptable signed and notarized medical exemption or religious exemption. Students are prohibited from attending school until the immunization requirements are met. The school district cooperates with local health officials to provide measures necessary for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in school age children.

Casts and crutches

If your child has been injured and requires the use of a cast or crutches, please provide a note from the doctor letting us know if special arrangements are needed. Parents and student should check in with the school nurse to discuss accommodations and receive an elevator pass.

Homework

Students

Homework is an important learning activity. Your teacher may assign activities that help you practice what you have learned and that you can do on your own or with a little help from family members. You should read and practice math at home every day. Being responsible for your homework helps you to be a successful learner.

Parents

You can expect assigned homework will be purposeful and geared to help your student practice, review and reinforce classroom instruction. Too much homework, without a purpose, can be harmful rather than helpful. Time to socialize after school is just as important and it is with this thought in mind that homework is not overly stressed at the elementary level.

Helping Your Child with Homework

Set aside a regular time that works best for your family for homework to be done.
Find a space that is free of distractions where you can check on your child’s progress.
Provide all the tools – paper, pencil, dictionary, rulers – including good lighting.
Set appropriate time limits. If homework takes too long, check with the teacher. You can use a timer to break up homework time into smaller increments.
Encourage your child to read directions aloud to you or show you an example. If you notice mistakes on homework, please do not erase or correct your child’s work. The teacher will want to know where re-teaching and practice are needed.

Read Every Day

As part of regular homework, all students should read at home. The most important way to help your child succeed in school and to develop good study habits is to set aside a time for daily reading. The expectation is that all children will read at home AT LEAST four out of seven days a week. The following times are appropriate guidelines for each grade level.

Kindergarten & Grade 1	10 minutes
Grade 2	15 minutes
Grades 3 & 4	20 minutes
Grade 5	25 minutes

Library Media Center

The school library maintains collections to support students’ informational and recreational reading, as well as staff needs for curriculum related materials. Students are expected to choose library books weekly as part of their development as readers and learners.

Length of checkout

Students attend library classes weekly for lessons and book checkout. Books are due to be returned on the student’s next scheduled library day. Students may be able to exchange books on days other than their scheduled library days, at the discretion and availability of the library staff.

Selection of books

Students are allowed time during each library class to select books. Students may have two library books out at a time. Students are encouraged to choose one “just right” reading book. A “reading book” can be fiction or nonfiction and has an appropriate amount of text for the student’s reading ability. A book is “just right” when the student can read on his or her own, knowing most of the words and comprehending the meaning. The second book can be any book the student chooses, including “challenge books” (a book that he or she may be reading with help), a book on a subject of particular interest, a graphic novel, or a book from a favorite series or author.

Renewals/ Holds/Reserves

A book may be renewed twice if there are no pending holds on it. High-demand materials may not be renewable, at the library staff’s discretion. If a student forgets to return books and is ineligible to check out books, holds will be held for one day beyond the student’s library day. After that, the book goes to another student on the hold list or is re-shelved if there are no holds pending.

Overdue notices

If a student does not return books the first week they are due, the student may not check out other books. If books are not returned a second week, the student is given a printed overdue notice as a reminder. After 30 days from the original due date, a notice is mailed to parents asking for help in locating the book(s) or paying for lost items.

Damaged books

Families may be responsible for paying for damaged books, beyond regular wear and tear, at the library staff’s discretion. Staff will make reasonable attempts to repair damaged books. Students should not attempt to repair books on their own but should bring them to the library for repair.

Payment

Payment for lost or damaged books is due for the book’s full replacement cost. If a book is found and returned to the library within 30 days of payment, a refund will be given.

Lost and Found

Music

No School Announcements

Open House/Curriculum Night

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)/Help Our Teachers (HOT)

Playground/Recess

Students: Recess is time to have fun! Please remember that safety comes first, and that everyone has the right to play. Your lunch/recess monitor will remind you of the playground rules and expectations and help you to have a safe, enjoyable recess.

Playground Equipment

The following guidelines have been established to allow for safe play and a fun recess for ALL!

PLEASE remember when playing games, be fair and consistent with your rules and take turns. Try to include everyone in your game. No one likes to feel left out.

Playground guidelines

Note: these guidelines apply to ALL the district's elementary schools, equipment varies at each building.

Slides – only one person down at a time, sitting – don't climb up the slide.
Ladders/climbers – one person up at a time.
Swings – swing sitting down, one at a time. Do not jump off. You must take turns – a monitor will be nearby and signal you to switch.
Balance beam – line up and ALL go across the same direction.
Sandboxes – nice play only – NO throwing sand. Share the sand toys – keep the sand in the sandboxes.
Talk tubes – quiet talk – NO yelling into them.
Hardtop Games/Ball Games – Equipment is to be shared by everyone. Be fair and consistent with your rules and try to include everyone in your game.
Tag/Running – Tag, running, and games such as soccer or football are allowed on the field only. Please do not run near the playground structures or swings.
NEVER push or pull anyone on the equipment.

Students: At the end of recess the monitors will blow the whistle. Stop what you are doing and line up, by classroom. The monitors will walk you in a single file line to the door. Students will then enter the building silently, so as not to disturb others working.

Positive attitude	Have fun! Include others
Accept responsibility	Take turns Report problems to an adult
Work & play safely	Respect personal space Use equipment the right way
Show respect	Follow directions Use appropriate words

Recess/Weather Conditions

Report Cards

Retention

School Counseling

School Insurance

Security

Smoking

Snacks

Student Expectations

For Students:

There are four Core Values at Nottingham West to guide student behavior. These are called the PAWS rules. The purpose of these rules is to create a safe and caring school community where everyone can learn. Students are expected to follow these rules during every part of their school day, including on the bus, on the playground, in the classroom, in the cafeteria and in the halls. Your teacher will help you and your classmates create specific behavior guidelines for the classroom to be sure you have a positive place to learn.

Positive Attitude
Act Responsibly
Work and Play Safely
Show Respect

Positive Attitude means coming to school each day ready to learn, trying your best even when things are hard, and encouraging and supporting your classmates and school community.

Accept Responsibility means following routines and expected behaviors, taking care of your belonging, and keeping your focus on your schoolwork.

Work and Play Safely means using your body safely, staying in your personal space, and following health and safety guidelines.

Show Respect means treating others with kindness and courtesy, being cooperative and being a good listener.

Parents: Please see the Appendix for more information on the PAWS Expectations for Nottingham West, and the Hudson School District Student Behavior Standards. These standards provide the framework for our progressive discipline system and identify specific behaviors and possible school responses.

All members of the Nottingham West community, including students, teachers, staff and family members, are expected to meet PAWS Core Values in their communication and interactions with each other at school.

Student Behavior Action Report

When a student has difficulty meeting school wide behavior expectations, a behavior action report may be completed. This report notifies parents of the specific concerning behavior and action taken to help support more positive choices in the future.

Student Support Center/In-School Suspension/Out of School Suspension

Students having behavioral challenges may visit our Student Support Center during a recess and/or lunch meeting. This time provides an opportunity to discuss and process the problem behavior, and to make plans for handling similar problems in the future. Students may spend this time learning about positive behavior with books, videos, writing or other activities, and through conversations with Student Support Center staff, School Counselors or administrators.

During an in-school suspension, students will continue to receive academic support in the Student Support Center, while being separated from the classroom community for a period of time. In-school suspension is also a time for students to continue learning about how their behavior affects others.

Students may be suspended out of school after repeated in-school detentions/suspensions, or for safety violations and gross misconduct as defined in the Hudson School District Behavior Standards. Suspension may be from one to five days. After a suspension, a re-entry meeting will be held with the student, parent(s) and administration to outline expectations for return to school.

Suicide Prevention Plan

Technology/Internet Use

Toys/Personal Items

Weapons

PAWS Rules

	Classroom	Hallways	Bus	Cafeteria

Positive Attitude	Try, even when it’s hard Encourage others	Smile or give a silent greeting	Greet your driver	Use good manners
Act Responsibily	Be on task and focused Be prepared Follow class routines and procedures	Go directly to your assigned location. Use lockers properly	Take care of your belongings Arrive on time	Clean up after lunch. Ask for permission to leave your seat
Work and Play Safely	Push in chairs Respect personal space	Walk Respect personal space Keep to the right	Stay seated Respect personal space	Sit safely at the table
Show Respect	Listen to others Work together	Voices off when in line Voices quiet at all other times	Use quiet voices Follow directions	Use indoor voices Respond to the quiet sign

	Playground	Bathroom	Assemblies

Positive Attitude	Have fun! Include others in play	Take care of your business and return promptly	Give your full attention to the assembly
Act Responsibily	Take turns Report problems to adults	Wait your turn Flush the toilet	Enter and leave quietly Stay seated
Work and Play Safely	Respect personal space Use equipment properly	Wash hands with soap and water	Respect personal space Move safely to your place
Show Respect	Follow directions Use appropriate words	Keep the bathrooms clean and neat	Applaud appropriately Respond to the quiet sign.

District Student Behavior Standards

The Hudson School District is committed to supporting the Social, Emotional, and Intellectual growth of every student. The primary objective of the Hudson School District is education. As represented in Hudson’s Strategic Plan, our educational community maintains three pillars including Strong Learning Environments, Vibrant Learning System, and Strong Connection: School, Family and Community. Two out of the three pillars directly address Student Behavior. These connections are found in:

Strong Learning Environment Goal 1: The Hudson School District (HSD) will provide safe and secure schools that support welcoming learning environments and foster continuous learning for students, staff, and the community
Vibrant Learning Community Goal 1: Students in the Hudson School District are actively engaged in goal setting and accountability related to their learning

In order for students to learn and teachers to teach, a safe and orderly atmosphere conducive to learning must be maintained. The following behavioral standards have been designed to help students to learn and teachers to teach, both in remote learning environments and in-person school activities. These standards are based on district policy JICD Student Discipline and Due Process.

Behavior standards are established in alignment with:

Hudson School District Strategic Plan (in revision)

Portrait of a Learner (in development)
Portrait of a Graduate (in revision): including but not limited to Responsibility, Communication, Citizenship, Curiosity and Social Emotional Learning
Alvirne Core Values: Character, Curiosity, Commitment, Community
Hudson Memorial Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Hard Work, and Kindness
Nottingham West Core Values: Positive Attitude, Accept Responsibility, Work and Play Safely and Show Respect
Hills Garrison Core Values: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible
Early Learning Center Core Values: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

The District Behavior Standards serve as a guideline of student expectations and outcomes. While not all inclusive, the tables outlined in this document serve as a representation of potential interventions or outcomes used to address student behaviors. Each incident is evaluated based upon the context of the behavior, and the developmental level of the student. Student behaviors are classified in three categories of severity. Each successive level is considered to be of a more serious nature. Possible interventions and disciplinary options are specified for each level.

Tier-1 Behavior Standards

Classroom Behaviors

These behaviors may occur in the classroom and may impact a student's own learning and/or the learning of others, and the orderly environment of the classroom. Behaviors will be addressed through in-class instruction regarding behavior expectations for classroom routines and structure. Clear responses to behavior may include in-school disciplinary actions and strategies initiated by the classroom teacher.

Teachers will discuss behaviors with the student. Teachers will remind and reteach behavior expectations in a discreet, respectful, and private way.
Student and teacher will work together to develop a mutually agreeable plan to help the student learn skills to successfully meet expectations.
Teacher will communicate with the parent(s)/guardian(s).
The teacher may proceed with in-class interventions.
If the student does not respond to previous interventions, the student may receive additional intervention (additional support through school counseling and/or support staff).
Continued classroom behaviors may escalate to more serious responses.

Student Behavior	Teacher Facilitated Elementary Behavior Intervention(s) These may include, but are not limited to, the following and may be utilized in any order of intervention:
Low intensity behaviors that disrupt the routine of the classroom or school day activities.	Developmentally appropriate responses determined at the classroom level Teach/Reteach Warning Loss of privilege Assigned Seating Mediation/Apology Conversations and support with the counseling office, interventionist or trusted adult Lunch/Recess Detention Home Contact
Non-Compliance / Work Refusal
Unwanted physical contact, excessive rough play, or invading personal space
Disrespectful or unkind behavior

Student behavior	Teacher Facilitated Middle and High School Behavior Intervention(s) These may include, but are not limited to, the following and may be utilized in any order of intervention:
Low intensity behaviors that disrupt the routine of the classroom	Teach/Reteach Problem solving including student and teacher Conversations and support with the counseling office, interventionist or trusted adult Loss of privilege Assigned Seating Mediation/Apology Detention Home Contact
Non-Compliance / Work Refusal
Unwanted physical contact, excessive rough play, or invading personal space
Disrespectful or unkind behavior

Tier-2 Behavior Standards

Disruptive Behaviors & Rule Violations

These behaviors are purposeful or repeated low-intensity behaviors that interrupt the routine of the school day. These behaviors can be addressed both inside or outside the classroom by a teacher or with support from an administrator or other service provider(s).

Staff will discuss behaviors with the student, remind and reteach behavior expectations in a discreet, respectful, and private way.
Student and staff will work together to develop a mutually agreeable plan to help the student learn skills to successfully meet expectations.
Staff will then proceed with interventions, with home contact as needed.
If the student behavior does not change, the student will receive additional intervention inside or outside of the classroom by an administrator.
Students who are assigned to detention will have an opportunity to reflect on their behavior, problem solve for improved behavior, and make up for lost learning time.
Continued disruptive behaviors may escalate to more serious responses.

Disciplinary outcomes are within the discretion of the administration, based on the context and severity of the incident.

Student Behavior	Elementary Behavior Response(s) These may include, but are not limited to, the following and may be implemented in any order of intervention:
Behavior that does not meet school expectations	Teach/Reteach Warning Loss of privilege Restriction of computer privileges per student handbook/Acceptable Use Policy Assigned Seating Mediation/Apology Lunch/Recess Detention ISS/OSS Home Contact
Failure to report to assigned location
Intentional profanity
Misuse of electronic devices
Recording of staff or students
Repeated noncompliance
Repeated disruptions to the learning environment
Verbal Altercation
Instigating or inciting an altercation
Physical contact or invading personal space of others

Student Behavior	Middle and High School Behavior Response(s) These may include, but are not limited to, the following and may be utilized in any order of intervention:
Repeated tardy to class/school	Teach/Reteach Warning Loss of privilege Mediation/Apology Restriction of computer privileges per student handbook/Acceptable Use Policy Administrative Detention ISS/OSS Home Contact
Behavior that does not meet school expectations
Cutting class/detention
Intentional profanity
Forgery
Misuse of electronic devices/network
Repeated noncompliance
Repeated disruptions to the learning environment
Verbal Altercation
Instigating or inciting an altercation
Physical contact or invading personal space of others
Recording of staff or students
Theft

Tier-3 Behavior Standards

Safety Violations & Gross Misconduct

These behaviors constitute significant violation of safety for students, teachers, staff, and other members of the school community and will be addressed by the administration.

Administration will investigate behaviors with the student/witnesses, and proceed with corrective actions and parent contact.
Administration will consult and refer issues to School Resource Office when appropriate

Disciplinary outcomes are within the discretion of the administration, based on the context and severity of the incident. Behaviors that elicit a school emergency response, but not limited to:

Safety Violations

Student Behavior	Elementary Behavior Response(s) These may include, but are not limited to, the following and may be utilized in any order of intervention:
Aggressive physical conduct	Problem solving including student and teacher. Conversations and support with counseling office Loss of privilege Mediation/Apology Lunch/Recess Detention ISS/OSS Referral to the SRO Home Contact Behaviors that are deemed to be gross misconduct/safety violation may be referred to the SRO and/or Superintendent of Schools for additional suspension and/or possible expulsion by the School Board.
Bullying/Cyberbullying
Creating false alarm
False Allegations
Verbal altercation
Instigating or inciting an altercation
Harassment of an ethnic, racial, sexual, or religious nature, including but not limited to verbal, written, or physical means to another person
Vaping

Student Behavior	Middle and High School Behavior Response(s) These may include, but are not limited to, the following and may be utilized in any order of intervention:
Aggressive physical conduct	Conversations and support with counseling office Loss of privilege Mediation/Apology Lunch/Recess Detention ISS/OSS Referral to the SRO Home Contact Behaviors that are deemed to be gross misconduct/safety violation may be referred to the SRO and/or Superintendent of Schools for additional suspension and/or possible expulsion by the School Board.
Bullying/Cyberbullying
Creating false alarm
False Allegations
Verbal altercation
Instigating or inciting an altercation
Harassment of an ethnic, racial, sexual, or religious nature, including but not limited to verbal, written, or physical means to another person
Vaping

Gross Misconduct

Student Behavior	Elementary, Middle School, and High School Response(s) These may include, but are not limited to, the following and may be utilized in any order of intervention:
Arson	ISS/OSS Behaviors that are deemed to be gross misconduct may be referred to the SRO and/or Superintendent of Schools for additional suspension and/or possible expulsion by the School Board.
Threats to school safety
Causing a School Emergency Response
Riot Behaviors
Possession, use, under the influence of, or sale of tobacco products / vape/ drugs/alcohol
Weapon Possession
Vandalism

For additional information regarding Hudson School District Policies and Procedures, please refer to https://www.sau81.org/schoolboard/policies.

Student Handbook Policy Guide

Student & Family Handbook

Our Vision

Our Mission

Core Beliefs

Strong and Respectful Relationships

Curiosity for Learning and Commitment to Excellence

Responsive via Honest and Open Communication

Mission Statement of the Hudson Elementary Schools