Lincoln Avenue Academy

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Schoolwide
Procedures
 

• Lincoln Avenue Academy

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CONTRACT FOR PARENT/GUARDIANS
  1.    I understand that my child is expected to
attend school every day, to arrive before the
tardy bell, and to stay throughout the scheduled
hours. I agree to schedule medical appointments
outside school hours.  
 

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Students are expected to be in their seats by the
  755 bell.
• Students arriving tardy should get agenda stamped
  in the office
• Students will be dismissed at 230
• Parents should NOT pick up students before 230!

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CONTRACT FOR PARENT/GUARDIANS

• 2.       I understand that it is my
  responsibility to notify the school in writing,
  if my child is to be released in the custody of
  another adult in order to leave the school
  grounds.

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CONTRACT FOR PARENT/GUARDIANS

• 3.      I understand that my child is to adhere
  to the uniform and dress code, as well as the
  discipline policies of the school. Failure to
  follow the school rules could result in dismissal
  from Lincoln Avenue Academy.

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UNIFORM POLICY

• Lincoln Avenue students are expected to follow
  the dress code policy stated in the contract at
  all times every day
• Teachers and staff will monitor students to
  assure compliance with the uniform code

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UNIFORM POLICY

• Fontaine Apparel is the only authorized vendor.
• Uniforms are required every day.
• Order forms are available in the office and will
  be downloadable on our web site
• Uniforms purchased through other vendors ARE NOT
  acceptable uniforms under Lincoln contract
• Recycled uniforms may be purchased through the
  LAA store

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UNIFORM POLICY

• Lincoln uniforms consists of white or hunter
  green tops available at Fontaine Apparel
• Boys are required to wear navy shorts or pants
• Lincoln plaid for girls uniform is available
  through Fontaine Apparel

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UNIFORM POLICY

• On cool days, students may wear a plain, solid
  white or dark green turtleneck under their
  Lincoln Avenue Academy shirt or blouse.  A white
  turtleneck may be worn under the white or green
  knit shirt or Peter Pan blouse and matching color
  dark green turtleneck may be worn under the dark
  green knit shirt.
• Plain solid white T-shirt may be worn under the
  Lincoln uniform shirts
• All outer garments (Example cardigan sweaters,
  pull-over sweatshirts, zip-up sweatshirts, and
  light jackets) must be purchased through Fontaine
  Apparel, PTA, or the LAA Repeat Shop.
• Thick jackets must be dark color (navy, brown,
  black)

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DRESS UNIFORMS

• Dress uniforms must be worn on Mondays October
  through April
• Dress uniform days may also be announced at other
  times throughout the year, such as individual and
  class picture days. 
• For girls in grade K-5, this consists of the
  Peter Pan collar blouse, a green X-tie, plaid
  jumper and correct socks and shoes. Girls in
  grades 3-5 may choose to wear a plaid skort and
  white Lincoln Academy oxford shirt.
• For boys, this consists of a white Lincoln Avenue
  Academy oxford cloth shirt and long uniform
  pants, a belt, and correct socks and shoes.

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UNIFORM POLICY

• Ties must be worn by girls with the Peter Pan
  blouse and jumper.
• Only Lincoln Avenue Academy knit shirts are to be
  worn with shorts or pants.
• Belts must be worn with shorts or pants.
• Lincoln Avenue Academy hats and visors may only
  be worn at PE.
• Tennis shoes or rubber-soled shoes must be worn
  with the uniform.  (NO PLATFORM SHOES ALLOWED)
• Throughout the year, days will be scheduled and
  announced when students will be allowed to wear
  the Lincoln T-shirt with uniform shorts. This is
  in addition to last Friday of each month which is
  a LAA T-shirt day.

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REMINDER

• Shirts must be tucked in at all times
• Shorts/skort must be appropriate length
• Socks/tights white, navy or dark green
• No makeup, colored nail polish, tatoos, fake
  fingernails
• Boys are not permitted to wear earrings girls
  earrings must be small no hoops
• Boys hair may not exceed the edge of the shirt
  collar bangs may not cover eyebrows
• no numbers, writing or designs, no color (green,
  blue,) hair no picks, sweatbands, curlers or
  other head gear

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CONTRACT FOR PARENT/GUARDIANS

•   4.  I understand that as a parent, I must be
  supportive of my child and his/her school. I
  understand that I am required (or an adult
  representative) to attend all parent conferences,
  school meetings, and other activities sponsored
  by the school.

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CONTRACT FOR PARENT/GUARDIANS

• 5. I understand that my child is participating in
  a rigorous academic program and will maintain
  continuous academic progress and develop work
  habits necessary for success in learning.

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CONTRACT FOR PARENT/GUARDIANS

• 6.   I understand that it is my responsibility to
  review homework and to sign and return all
  communication when requested.

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CONTRACT FOR PARENT/GUARDIANS

• 7. I understand that I (or my designee) must
  review my childs schoolwork portfolio at least
  three times during the school year with his or
  her teacher or team of teachers. If a parent
  cancels or does not attend a scheduled portfolio
  review, the teacher will try to reschedule the
  review.

After that attempt, the parent has one week to
reschedule the missed appointment.
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CONTRACT FOR PARENT/GUARDIANS

• I understand and agree to all the above
  statements.
• Student Name
• ____________________________
• Parent/Guardian Signature_________________Date____
  _

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LUNCH PROCEDURE

• We encourage parents to come and have lunch with
  their students
• When visiting for lunch, parents and students
  should use the picnic tables outside the
  lunchroom
• Students can select only ONE classmate to eat
  with
• Please do NOT bring any food not purchased in the
  lunchroom inside the cafeteria

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ON-CAMPUS VISITS

• For safety of our students all visitors must
  check in the office and obtain a visitor pass
• Non-staff members are not permitted in the
  classroom wings without visitors pass at any
  time!
• You may have lunch with your child in the
  courtyard area only!

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MEDIA CENTER

• Media center hours will be posted on the media
  center doors, as well as on the Lincoln web site!
• Parents/students should not be in the media
  center without Lincoln staff supervision
• Students may use the computer lab only when
  supervised by Lincoln staff members!

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THE "QUIET" SIGNAL

• Students are expected to exhibit appropriate
  behavior in and out of the class
• In order to more effectively manage behavior
  Lincoln faculty and staff will use an agreed upon
  procedure to quiet students down, particularly
  during assemblies and in the courtyard
• Teachers will practice this procedure daily
• Adults on the school grounds are expected to
  follow the quiet signal along with students
  while visiting Lincoln
• We encourage you to talk about and practice this
  procedure with your student

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CAR RIDERS

• To assure safety please follow the car route
• Do not drop off students in other areas
• You may park and walk your student to the
  crossing guard or across to the courtyard
  student must have an adult escort
• Do not pull in or park in the bus ramp or staff
  parking areas
• Gate at the media center will be closed at 225.
  If you are parking and picking your child in
  person, please walk around the media center
• Only bus riders will be permitted in the
  courtyard area at dismissal all car riders and
  walkers will be dismissed to the car rider area!

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LAA WEB SITE

• For more information visit our web site at
• www.polk-fl.net/laa
• This web site includes information, news,
  downloads, as well as grade level web sites

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Shoolwide
Procedures
 

• Lincoln Avenue Academy