IRONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Marana Unified School District

IRONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STUDENT/ PARENT HANDBOOK
2015-2016
Dr. Doug Wilson, Superintendent
Dr. Carolyn Dumler, Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Kristin Reidy, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Dan Contorno, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Brett Kramer, Chief Improvement Officer
Dr. Eric R. Abrams, Principal of Ironwood
Ph. 682-4774
Ph. 616-4510
Ph. 682-4757
Ph. 682-4749
Ph. 628-4745
Ph. 579-5150
M.U.S.D. School Board
Mr. Dan Post
Mr. John Lewandowski
Ms. Maribel Lopez
Ms. Suzanne Hopkins
Mr. Tom Carlson
President
Vice President
Member
Member
Member
3300 W. Freer Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85742
Phone 579-5150
FAX 579-5164
Attendance Line – 579-5188
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WELCOME TO IRONWOOD ELEMENTARY!
Our Enrollment:
Approximately 710 students
Approximately 75 faculty/staff members
Our Motto:
Believe It, Achieve It!
Our School Colors:
Turquoise and Black
Our School Mascot:
The Coyote
Our Support:
The Ironwood PTO, MUSD district administrators,
parents, and our many volunteers
WELCOME TO THE 2015-2016
SCHOOL YEAR.
WE LOOK FORWARD
TO PARTNERING WITH YOU!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academic Information ......................................................................................................................................... 34-36
Declaration of Independence ....................................................................................................................... 34
Grading Scales ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Move On When Reading (MOWR) ........................................................................................................ 34-35
Pupil Promotion & Retention ....................................................................................................................... 35
Purchase/Use of Textbooks – MUSD Position ...................................................................................... 35-36
Standards Reports/Progress Reports ......................................................................................................... 36
Academic Awards / Recognition ............................................................................................................................... 36
Classroom Placement ................................................................................................................................. 36
Principal’s List .............................................................................................................................................. 36
Recognition for Academic Excellence ......................................................................................................... 37
Recognition for Excellent Behavior that Promotes Learning ....................................................................... 36
Student Recognition .................................................................................................................................... 36
Attendance .......................................................................................................................................................... 12-15
Arrival at School........................................................................................................................................... 12
Early Entrance to Kindergarten/First Grade .......................................................................................... 13-14
Leaving School Grounds ....................................................................................................................... 13-14
Make-up Work for Absences Due to Illness ................................................................................................ 14
Open Enrollment Information ................................................................................................................. 14-15
Positive Reinforcements for Good Attendance ........................................................................................ 15
Student Absences........................................................................................................................................ 15
Student Withdrawals .................................................................................................................................... 15
Student Dismissal .................................................................................................................................. 12-13
Tardy/Absence Policy .................................................................................................................................. 15
Truancy ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Calendars & Schedules ........................................................................................................................................ 8-10
2015-2016 District Calendar ........................................................................................................................ 10
Lunch & Dismissal Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 9
School Calendar and Hours .......................................................................................................................... 8
Community Connections .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Community Use of Playground .................................................................................................................... 58
Community Schools ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Discipline Policy & Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 39-50
District Discipline Policy ......................................................................................................................... 39-41
District Matrix ......................................................................................................................................... 49-50
Hazing Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 41-42
Sex Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Prohibited.................................................................................. 42
Student Concerns, Complaints, Grievances ......................................................................................... 42-43
Student Concerns, Complaints, Grievances Complaint Form ............................................................... 44-45
Student Violence, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying .......................................................................... 46-47
Student Violence, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying complaint form ........................................................ 48
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Dress Code ......................................................................................................................................................... 31-32
Belts ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Dresses/Skirts.............................................................................................................................................. 31
Footwear ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
Hats/Caps or Head Coverings ..................................................................................................................... 32
Make-up ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
Pants/Shorts ................................................................................................................................................ 32
Shirts/Blouses .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Undergarments ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Food Service ....................................................................................................................................................... 54-56
Ala Carte Items ............................................................................................................................................ 55
Free/Reduced Meals ................................................................................................................................... 54
HACCP Regulations .................................................................................................................................... 55
Nutrition Education ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Nutritional Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 55
On-line Payments ........................................................................................................................................ 54
School Based Activities – Classroom Parties .............................................................................................. 56
Wellness Policy...................................................................................................................................... 55-56
General Safety Information ................................................................................................................................. 51-53
H.O.W.L. Code ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Playground Rules ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Student Behavior ......................................................................................................................................... 51
Health Information .............................................................................................................................................. 18-21
Accident Insurance ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Communicable Disease ............................................................................................................................... 19
Excessive Heat Procedures ........................................................................................................................ 19
Food Allergies .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Health Screenings ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Immunizations.............................................................................................................................................. 20
Medications at School ........................................................................................................................... 19-20
MUSD Health Emergency Information form ................................................................................................ 21
Student Health Services ........................................................................................................................ 18-21
Student Safety & Disease Prevention ......................................................................................................... 18
Home & School Connection ............................................................................................................................... 21-23
Home/School Communication/Bus Passes ................................................................................................. 21
Homework .................................................................................................................................................... 21
MUSD Connection ................................................................................................................................. 22-23
Parent/Teacher Conferences ...................................................................................................................... 22
Tuesday Newsday Information .................................................................................................................... 22
Ironwood Facts ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Letter to Parents ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Parent Information .............................................................................................................................................. 24-31
Child Find ............................................................................................................................................... 24-25
Drug/Gun Free School Zones ...................................................................................................................... 25
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) ............................................................................... 26-27
Lockers ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Lost & Found .............................................................................................................................................. 28
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act .................................................................................................. 28
Personal Property ........................................................................................................................................ 29
School Property/Textbooks ......................................................................................................................... 29
Selling/Trading ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Services for Handicapped Individuals ......................................................................................................... 29
Supplemental Instructional Materials........................................................................................................... 29
Tobacco-Free Campus ................................................................................................................................ 29
What Parents need to know in an Emergency ............................................................................................ 30
What Parents should know about AZ Mandatory Law ................................................................................ 31
Policies & Procedures......................................................................................................................................... 16-17
Non-Interruption of Instruction ..................................................................................................................... 16
Parties / Assemblies .................................................................................................................................... 16
Prohibited Items ........................................................................................................................................... 17
School Philosophy & Goals ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Mission ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Motto .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Vision ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Staff information.................................................................................................................................................. 10-11
Counselors ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Faculty & Staff List ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Staff Availability ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Student Programs ............................................................................................................................................... 37-38
Band/Orchestra............................................................................................................................................ 37
Computer Lab .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Field Trips .................................................................................................................................................... 37
Library ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
Lost/Damaged Books ............................................................................................................................. 38
Mission & Vision Statement .................................................................................................................... 38
Overdue Library Materials ...................................................................................................................... 38
Physical Education ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Physical Activity Goals ................................................................................................................................ 38
Student Council ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Transportation Information ................................................................................................................................. 56-57
Bus Safety Program .................................................................................................................................... 57
Visitors & Volunteers .......................................................................................................................................... 32-33
Fundraisers .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Ironwood PTO.............................................................................................................................................. 32
Pets .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Visitors on Campus ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Volunteer Program....................................................................................................................................... 33
Volunteers with Pre-school Children ........................................................................................................... 33
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Dear Ironwood Families,
We all want our children to be successful, happy people. Thankfully, we live in a country that allows us the
freedom to pursue happiness and a meaningful life. Whereas, I believe that schools have one of the most
important jobs in our society, I believe the role of the parent is the most important job in our society. Good
parenting leads to good people. We are partners in this most important endeavor. I want to share with you a
few simple principles that, if taught to children, contribute to their success and happiness.
Teach your children to respect and be obedient to authority. A respectful, obedient child is a happy child. John
Rosemond, in his book, The Well Behaved Child, reminds us that research on parenting has found that,
“Obedience is the ticket to a happy childhood.” The child who is respectfully obedient at home is the student
who is respectfully obedient at school.
Teach your children to live the Golden Rule. This principle is really just an extension of the one listed above.
When we treat people the way we want to be treated, we find that friendships and new opportunities open up
to us. People trust people who live the Golden Rule; people want to be around those who follow the Golden
Rule. Embedded in this principle is the idea that one must not encroach or bother other people or their
property. Children who live the Golden Rule are happy, content, and calm children.
Teach your children to have good reading habits. It may seem trite and an over-used cliché, but Readers are
Leaders. One of the reasons is that reading ability is learning ability. People who read, have a large body of
knowledge that contributes to faster learning of new concepts. For people who have some knowledge, learning
grows exponentially. Require your children to set aside time each night to read a book that is of interest to
them. Take them to the public library. Help them to find a series of books that they will devour one after
another. You will turn them into readers for a lifetime.
Teach your children to take responsibility for what they say and do. Responsible people are dependable,
trustworthy people. These people are respected and esteemed by the people around them. A critical attribute
of a responsible person is one who does everything that he or she agrees to do. If you say you are going to do
it, do it! One school application is to be responsible to do and turn in homework. Have a well-lighted table or
desk at home where your child can do homework.
Being an effective parent is not complicated, but it is not easy either. It requires consistent attention to basic,
but powerful principles. I believe raising responsible and trustworthy children is the most important thing we
can do to maintain a free and civilized society. We, at Ironwood, are honored to be your partners in this most
important endeavor.
Thank you for your continued support,
Eric R. Abrams Ed.D.
Principal
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School Philosophy and
Goals
Ironwood Mission Statement
In partnership with our community,
Ironwood will cultivate a positive, supportive learning environment
where each student is challenged to achieve excellence;
empowered to become a productive, life-long learner;
and celebrated for personal success and contributions to a peaceful world
community.
Motto
Believe it!......... Achieve it!
Vision
Inspiring our educational community to positively influence the future
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SCHOOL CALENDAR AND HOURS
SCHOOL HOURS
Grades K through 6
7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Monday – Thursday
Friday
NO CHILDREN WILL BE ALLOWED ON CAMPUS PRIOR TO 7:25 A.M. THERE IS NO
SUPERVISION PROVIDED PRIOR TO 7:25 A.M. or AFTER 2:05 P.M.
HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL DAYS
August 3
September 4
September 7
September 17-18
October 1 & 2
October 5 - 9
November 11
November 26-27
December 17
December 18
December 21 - January 1
January 4
January 18
February 25 & 26
March 10 & 11
March 14-18
March 24 & 25
May 19
May 20
May 30
ACADEMIC CALENDAR (180 Days)
August 3 - October 2 – 43 days
October 12 - December 17 - 46 days
January 4 - March 11 – 47 days
March 21 - May 19 – 44 days
First Day of School
Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL
Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
Parent Conferences - Early Dismissal - 11:00 AM
End of 1st Quarter – Early Dismissal – 11:00 AM
Fall Break – NO SCHOOL
Veterans’ Day – NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving – NO SCHOOL
End of First Semester – Early Dismissal 11:00 AM
Staff Work Day – NO SCHOOL
Winter Break – NO SCHOOL
School resumes
Martin Luther King Day – NO SCHOOL
Rodeo Holiday – NO SCHOOL
End of 3rd Quarter – Early Dismissal – 11:00 AM
Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
Parent Conferences – Early Dismissal – 11:00 AM
Last Day of School – Early Dismissal – 11:00 AM
Staff Work Day
Memorial Day - Office Closed
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
STANDARDS REPORTS ISSUED
October 14, 2015
January 6, 2016
March 24, 2016 (at conferences)
May 25, 2016 (Mailed)
TESTING DATES
April 6-24– Grades 2-6
PROGRESS REPORTS MAILED
September 4, 2015
November 13, 2015
February 12, 2016
April 22, 2016
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Ironwood Elementary
Morning, Dismissal and Lunch Schedules
Morning and Dismissal Schedules
7:25 A.M. First bell rings-front gates open-students go to playground or
cafeteria
7:38 A.M. Second bell rings-students may go to their classrooms
7:45 A.M. The tardy bell rings and students should be in their seats
1:55 P.M. Bell rings and grades K,1, 2, 3 may be dismissed
2:00 P.M. Bell rings and grades 4, 5, 6 may be dismissed
Monday – Thursday Lunch Schedule
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
Kindergarten
11:10 - 11:45 A.M.
11:20 - 11:55 A.M.
11:30 - 12:05 P.M.
11:40 - 12:15 P.M.
11:50 - 12:25 P.M.
11:55 - 12:30 P.M.
12:05 - 12:40 P.M.
Friday Lunch Schedule
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5thGrade
6th Grade
10:40 - 11:15 A.M.
10:50 - 11:25 A.M.
11:00 - 11:35 A.M.
11:10 - 11:45 A.M.
11:20 - 11:55 A.M.
11:30 - 12:05 P.M.
11:35 - 12:10 P.M.
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30-31-Teachers only
4- Tch In-service day
1-2 End of 1st Quarter
11 - Veteran's Day
17 - End of 1st Semester
7- Labor Day
5-9 Fall Break
26-27 Thanksgiving
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17-18 Elem Sch Conferences
21-31 Winter Break
24-25 Middle Sch Conferences
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19 - Last Day of School
4- All Schools Resume
25-26 Rodeo Days
14-18Spring Break
20 - Teachers Only
24-25 Elementary Conferences
30 - Memorial Day
18 - MLK Day
1st Quarter -8/3/15-10/2/15 = 43 days
2nd Quarter-10/12/15-12/17/15 = 46 days
3rd Quarter -1/04/16-3/11/16 = 47 days
4th Quarter- 3/21/16-5/19/16 = 44 days
Governing Board Approved 8-14-2014
Total = 180 Days
STAFF INFORMATION
COUNSELORS
Marana Unified School District employs master’s level, full time school counselors at each school. Our
school counselors work with all students on their academic, personal /social and career development
needs in all classrooms, small groups, and individual settings. The school counseling program
promotes student achievement. School counselors do not provide mental health screening or mental
health treatment.
STAFF AVAILABILITY
We believe that establishing and maintaining good communication between home and school is a
priority. The half hours immediately preceding and following the school day are the best times to reach
the teachers by phone when questions and concerns arise. If you wish to schedule a conference with
your child’s teacher or ask that the teacher call you at their convenience, please call the office (5795150) and leave a message for the teacher to return your call.
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FACULTY AND STAFF
2015-2016
STAFF MEMBER
POSITION
Dr. Eric R. Abrams
Aaron Johnson
Principal
Associate Principal
Julie Johnson
Audra Kariolich
Amy Perrin
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Maria Fallon
Lori Layton
Rosemary Nicolls
Sarah Sharp
Suzi Longville
Anja Mauth
Jason Sharp
Kristen Weleba
Lisa DeMore
Robin Mau
Laura Mignon
Rowena O’Haver
Judy Cooper
Marcie Franklin
Karin Haile
Robin Tapia
Trish Bartley
Erik Gutierrez
Kourtney Jacobson
First Grade
First Grade
First Grade
First Grade
Second Grade
Second Grade
Second Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Third Grade
Third Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade
Jamie Hald
June Hall
Adele Roberts
Jennifer Wilson
Sixth Grade
Sixth Grade
Sixth Grade
Sixth Grade
Dave Alexander
Holly Schurr
Stephanie Marts
Karlena Leal
Band
Orchestra
Music
Itinerant Music
Itinerant Music
PE
PE
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist
Debbie Cesare
Lisa Rickel
Dana Feliz
Lori Franz
STAFF MEMBER
POSITION
DaNeil Olson
Librarian
Kathy Agers
Becky Fowler
Erica Eswine
Teresa Karjalainen
Pat Conley
Jill Hurt
Joni Brown
Lauren Nieradka
LeAnne Schrader
Melissa Ziel
Cyndil Smith
Tina Verville
Lori Witkowski
Hearing Impaired
Mobility Specialist
Visually Impaired
PT
Speech
Speech
Resource
Resource
ELL
Special Education
Psychologist
Counselor
GEM
Diana Stephens
Christy Lynch
Anne Abel
Sue Beck
Jackie Carley
Donna Cole
Barbara Dresher
Debbie Beckham
Kim Cotsonas
Elvia Dicochea
Kathy Kunkle
Martina Morinelli
Maribel O’Donnell
Jane Omstead
Margie Petz
Michelle Reid
Joe Romero
Marcia Ruoff
Kathy Tong
Alison Walsh
Principal’s Secretary
Attendance Clerk
Health Aide
Instructional Aide
Instructional Aide
Instructional Aide
Instructional Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
SpEd Aide
Miguel Arvayo
Holly Smith
Michael Chavez
Maintenance
Cafeteria Manager
LEAP Supervisor
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ATTENDANCE
We believe that regular attendance, beginning in Kindergarten, is vital to the educational progress of our
students. Learning is a continuous process that is best achieved by consistent attendance and participation in
school activities by your child. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping absences at a minimum so that your
child will not miss the presentation or practice of skills and concepts.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
Because of the number of parents who drive their children to school daily, the Ironwood parking lot and
surrounding streets can become especially congested in the 15 minutes before and after school hours. We ask
that you consider one of the following options to help your child be in class on time by the 7:37 bell:
 Have your child take the bus to school daily to avoid the congestion,
 Drop your child off on one of the streets adjacent to the school, allowing him/her to walk up the sidewalk
and cross with the help of our crossing guard at the intersection. Please be sensitive to our neighbors and
never block their driveways.
 Leave home in time to drop your child(ren) off no later than 7:30.
Ironwood Bell Schedule:
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7:25
1 Bell rings- students allowed on campus; front gate open
7:38
2nd bell rings – students dismissed from playground to classrooms
7:45
Tardy Bell – students must be in their seats or are counted tardy
STUDENT DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
The following dismissal procedures have been established with the safety of your children in mind and
will be in effect at Ironwood. We have established dismissal procedures which should help to alleviate the
unsafe conditions of having bicycles, cars, buses, and pedestrians walking, in the parking lot at the same time.
In addition, we have established procedures, which will prevent your child from leaving the school grounds with
someone other than yourself, or someone authorized by you.
IN ORDER FOR THESE PROCEDURES TO BE EFFECTIVE WE ASK FOR YOUR COOPERATION, BOTH IN
FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES AND IN EXPLAINING THEM TO YOUR CHILDREN.
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All students must have a regular destination and method of going home. If this routine changes,
a note or email must be sent to the student’s teacher. It is recommended that this notification is
also sent to the attendance clerk.
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All students walking home or meeting an authorized adult for transportation home will be
dismissed through the front gate. It is not necessary to sign your child out in the front office after
2:00 p.m., or 12:45 p.m. on Fridays.
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All students riding bicycles will be dismissed to the gate nearest the bike rack.
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Students who ride day care vans will be dismissed to the East bus lane, where they
will be supervised until the appropriate van arrives.
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Students being picked up will be asked to stand in the designated area by the
front curb. Students must load vehicles at the curb only.
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Kindergarten students will be escorted to the cafeteria. All kindergarten parents must park their
car and come to the cafeteria to pick up their student.
** If any exception to the above dismissal procedures is required or requested, please contact the front
office staff to make special arrangements.
Last minute changes to a child’s dismissal schedule for that day creates an unsafe situation. We expect parents
to discuss dismissal plans with their children on a daily basis. Any request out of the ordinary regarding your
child’s schedule must be accompanied by a signed, dated note, or email, giving us permission to make a change
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in the normal routine. If this note is written, a call to the office should not be necessary. Parents must call the
office PRIOR to 1:30 with any emergency schedule changes (11:45am on Fridays). Students cannot be removed
from the all-school assembly on Fridays. Please note: You will be asked to meet your child at the bus stop if
you change plans after 1:30. Last minute changes create unsafe situations for children. Please plan ahead.
ENTRY AGE TO KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE IN MARANA UNIFIED SCHOOLS
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For admission to kindergarten, children must be five (5) prior to September 1 of the current school year.
Children may be admitted to first grade who are six (6) years of age.
The only exception is as follows: Entry into first grade may be allowed if the child has attained age six (6) prior to
January 1. Age must be verifiable by records. If the child satisfies the above requirement, the determination of
whether to admit the child shall be based on a) upon one (1) or more consultations with the parent(s) or
guardians(s), the child, the teacher, and the school principal; b) the child's ability to demonstrate readiness for first
grade based on performance on District-selected, state standards-based evaluation instruments; and c) an inclassroom evaluation period of up to two (2) weeks during which the student will be tentatively enrolled in a
kindergarten classroom to evaluate social/emotional readiness and classroom work habits. At the end of this
evaluation period the student will either remain in the kindergarten classroom or be transferred to a first grade
classroom based on the results of the evaluation, the school principal, and/or professional consultants.
Early Entrance to First Grade Procedures:
Parent(s) or guardian(s) need to turn in a completed, signed Parent Request for Early Entrance to First
Grade form.
Per Policy JEB, the student will be placed in a kindergarten classroom for evaluation period of up to two (2)
weeks. The student will be evaluated for academic and social/emotional readiness, including one (1) or
more consultations with parent(s) or guardian(s), the child, the teacher, and the school principal.
Academic evaluation will be based on DIBELS and academic assessments from Kindergarten assessment
binder.
Social/emotional readiness will be based on Social/Emotional/Work Habits from the District Kindergarten
report card.
At the end of the evaluation period the student will either remain in the kindergarten classroom or be transferred
to a first grade classroom based on the results of the evaluation, the school principal, and/or professional
consultants.
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Arizona law makes the school responsible for the welfare and behavior of students during the school day. We
have no opportunity to supervise or protect students when they are away from school. To ensure the safety of
your children, the following rules need to be emphasized:
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All children shall remain on the school property at all times after they have first arrived until
afternoon dismissal. Students who leave school prior to the dismissal bell will not be eligible for
perfect attendance.
If you are checking your child out of school after his/her arrival, for a doctor's appointment or any
other reasons, it will be necessary for you to sign the child out in the office.
Students will be released to a parent/legal guardian or authorized agent only. Adults not known
to office staff shall be asked to show identification.
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4.
The principal's office must be notified in writing, if there has been any change in the legal custody
of your child. Please provide the office with copies of legal documents that specify any change in
custody.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE IF YOU FEEL SOMEONE UNAUTHORIZED BY YOU MAY ATTEMPT TO PICK
UP YOUR CHILD WHILE HE/SHE IS AT SCHOOL.
MAKE-UP WORK FOR ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS
Teachers will prepare a package of “make-up” work for students who have been absent for three (3) days or
longer.
For absences of one (1) to two (2) days, teachers will work on an individual basis with the student upon
return to school, reviewing material and assigning only those activities necessary to indicate competency
or understanding of concepts.
For absences of three (3) or more days, the student and/or parent is responsible for arranging with the
teacher an acceptable period of time for the return of “make-up” work. The student will be responsible for
the concepts missed, making up tests, and completing long-term projects (such as research, reports,
written assignments).
If your child has been absent for 3 days or more, please call the office as early in the morning as possible,
but no later than 10:00 a.m. to request the work. Please plan to pick up the work after 2:30 p.m., allowing
teachers time to get all necessary paperwork and books to the front office. Arrangements can also be made to
have assignments carried home with a neighbor child.
When a child is absent from school, the parent or guardian should call the school prior to 9:00 AM on the
day of the absence, as well as send a written excuse when the child returns stating the reason for the
absence.
Parents may call our attendance number 24 hours a day and leave a message on our voice mail regarding
student absences. Our 24-hour attendance line is 579-5188. Arizona statutes require that we contact the parents
of absent children, so if we do not hear from you by 9:00 AM, you will receive a call. The purpose of the call is to
inform you of the absence and also to find out why your child is not in school. We request that parents notify the
school in writing at least one week in advance of a planned absence.
OPEN ENROLLMENT POLICY
The Marana Unified School District has an open-enrollment policy that allows for the enrollment of students who
reside in other Marana District schools’ attendance areas (resident transfer students), and in other school districts
(non-resident transfer students), on a space available basis. Open enrollment applications must be submitted on
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or before February 1 to be considered for priority enrollment for the following school year.
Once transfer students are enrolled in a District school on open enrollment status, they do not need to reapply as
open enrollment applicants for subsequent school years, unless they were withdrawn or expelled previously and
are seeking re-admission.
Once school, grade level and special programs capacity is determined, new resident and non-resident transfer
students, who meet the District’s admission standards, will be accepted up to the capacity in a priority order. If, as
a result of capacity constraints in a given school, grade or program, fewer than all students who have applied for
open enrollment can be admitted in the priority categories, a lottery will be used to determine who will be
admitted. Students not admitted shall be placed on a waiting list. Subject to capacity constraints and
administrative standards, resident transfer students and non-resident transfer students who apply after the
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February 1 deadline shall be admitted on a first come, first served basis, if there are no remaining students on a
waiting list for the particular school, grade or special program.
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Complete details of the Marana Unified District Open Enrollment Policy are available at each school site, and on
the web site at www.maranausd.org.
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS FOR GOOD ATTENDANCE
Ironwood students will continue to be recognized for their efforts and success in maintaining good attendance.
Classroom and school-wide incentives may be given.
Students who maintain perfect attendance throughout this year will be recognized at assemblies and presented
with a certificate. To receive credit for perfect attendance, students must be in school daily from 7:45 a.m. until
2:00 p.m. with NO daily or half-day absences, NO tardies, and NO leaving campus and returning during the
instructional portion of the school day.
STUDENT ABSENCES
Although we emphasize the importance of regular school attendance, we realize that there will be times when
your child is too ill to come to school. When a child has been absent because of illness, the teachers will do their
best to provide make up work, but class discussion and group work are very important and often cannot be made
up.
STUDENT WITHDRAWALS
In the event you are leaving the area and your child will no longer attend Ironwood, it will be necessary to
check out through the school office and receive a withdrawal slip. All property belonging to the school must be
accounted for prior to the issuance of a clearance. This should be completed on or before the student's last day
of attendance.
If you move out of the Ironwood attendance area during the school year and wish your child to complete the year
at Ironwood, please complete the required paperwork, available in our front office.
TARDY / ABSENCE POLICY
We expect all students to arrive at school in time to be present in class at 7:45 a.m., the official beginning of our
school day.
Once a student has been marked tardy or absent eight (8) times within a semester, the administration will make a
contact with the parent by mail. When a student has 12 absences or tardies we will mail a second notice. When
a student reaches 16 absences or tardies we will mail home a third notice. Students who accrue tardies and
absences beyond 16 in a given semester may be referred to Pima County Attorney’s Office ACT Now Truancy
Enforcement Program. For the purpose of reporting to Pima County Attorney’s Office ACT Now Truancy
Enforcement Program the school will count three tardies as equal to one unexcused absence.
Any attendance notifications mailed by the administration will be communicated to the classroom teacher.
TRUANCY
Arizona law requires that a parent or legal guardian must insure that a minor child between the ages of six (6) and
sixteen (16) is in his or her assigned school for the full time school is in session.
The Marana Unified School District and the Pima County Attorney's Truancy Enforcement Program have initiated
a cooperative program to monitor that each minor child attend classes on a daily basis, or have a legally excused
absence. The child's presence in school is important because his or her learning is a continuous process, and
unauthorized absences may mean that the student is subject to non-educational influences. As per current
District procedure, Ironwood's attendance clerk will report all unexcused absences beyond three (3) to
the Pima County Attorney.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
NON-INTERRUPTION OF INSTRUCTION
Our staff is committed to providing a maximum of student contact time and uninterrupted instruction.
We ask for parental assistance with the following:
Lunches/Lunch money/homework, books - when you deliver either a student’s lunch, lunch money,
homework or books after the 7:45 bell, please leave it in the front office. Students will be called at an
appropriate time to pick up their lunch/and or money.
Phone calls - please do not call asking for your child to leave class for a phone call. If information needs
to be shared before dismissal, our staff will give it to the teacher or directly to the student during a recess
or other non-instructional part of the day. In the event of an emergency, please contact first either the
school secretary or health office and someone will assist you.
Early pick-up - if your child will be leaving mid-day or earlier than dismissal time, you will be signing
him/her out through our front office. The student will not be called out of class prior to your arrival.
Parents at rooms - Student dismissal time is a critical part of the classroom day. We request that parents
DO NOT interrupt a teacher during dismissal time. It is often at this busy time that teachers are juggling
several tasks, such as giving specific messages to students and making last minute changes to afterschool schedules. Teachers must give appropriate time and attention to classroom tasks, safety and
supervision of all students.
For this reason we ask that parents picking up students from school meet them in front of the
school where they will be sent for dismissal, instead of going to the classroom door. If you wish
to see a teacher after school, please walk to the classroom after you have met your child at the
office and given the teacher time to dismiss all students safely.
Special deliveries - Balloon and flower deliveries cause interruption to the classroom.
Therefore, these deliveries should not occur and will be held either by the office staff until the
end of the day. Parents are reminded that balloons and glass containers cannot be transported
on school buses. Parents may not bring birthday treats to celebrate a child’s birthday. These
cause a disruption to the learning environment. We recognize students’ birthdays during the
morning announcements.
PARTIES AND ASSEMBLIES
In as much as they contribute to the general welfare of the school and to improving the social skills of the
individual student, observances of traditional and patriotic holidays may be conducted in classrooms in a manner
and under conditions specified in administrative regulations. Parties will be planned in individual classrooms or
grade levels.
On several occasions throughout the school year, we have various types of student assemblies and programs for
the children. If you do not wish your child to participate in one or more of these activities, it will be
necessary for you to inform the classroom teacher of your desires before the day of the event.
For special events throughout the year, we ask that you respect the following school policies:
1. Students will be expected to follow the Ironwood Dress Code.
2. Limousines are not appropriate transportation to and from elementary school
events or for transportation from school for private parties.
3. No treats, balloons, or flowers will be allowed for individual birthdays.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
The use of electronic communication devices (including but not limited to cellular telephones/smartphones, iPads/
netbooks/laptops, iPods/MP3 players and two-way radios) is restricted to educationally appropriate purposes, as
determined by each school. If the use of any such device disrupts the educational environment, it may be
confiscated. In the event any such device is confiscated from a student, it will only be released to the student’s
parents and the disruption could result in disciplinary consequences. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the
parent that an item has been confiscated. The device may be seized and disposed of pursuant to policy JIH of
the Marana Unified School District Discipline Policy. It is recommended that such devices not be brought to
school.
Students may possess cellular phones for use before and after school hours. These items should not be
visible during school hours, they should be off and away. Administration is not responsible for any
damage, theft, and/or loss of these devices. Other prohibited items include permanent markers, cigarette
lighters, and anything containing mercury or other hazardous materials, laser devices, water balloons, water guns
or any other water object, and any items that have the potential to inflict harm.
Remember, the school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property, including but not limited to, items
in lockers, backpacks and automobiles. Administration will not investigate personal items that are lost or stolen
on the campus.
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MARANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Health Services
11290 W. Grier Road, Ste 116
Marana, Arizona 85653
(520) 682-4770
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
The mission for the Department of Health Services in Marana Unified School District is to remove barriers to
succeed by promoting wellness, providing early intervention and disease prevention, and ensuring safety of all
students to achieve academic and personal excellence.
Each health office is staffed with a CPR/First Aid trained Health Aide. The elementary schools have school nurse
facilitators for health consultation, case management, training and education. A school nurse is available on-site
for students at the secondary schools as well as a director of health at the administrative offices.
Health Screens
Hearing and vision screens are performed annually in certain grades, students new to the district and all special
education students (per state statute A.R.S.15-101). If parents or staff members have any concerns, please call
your child’s health office to discuss the screenings or request that your child not be screened.
Student Safety and Disease Prevention
Students are to report all injuries or illnesses that occur during school hours, regardless of severity, to the health
office. Parents may be notified of their child’s condition so that arrangements can be made for the student to be
picked up from school. PLEASE COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM SENT HOME
ANNUALLY WITH YOUR CHILD. IN THE EVENT ANY OF THIS INFORMATION CHANGES, IT IS
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU NOTIFY YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL OFFICE.
Parents must notify the health office if your child has special or chronic health conditions such as seizures, severe
allergies, diabetes, asthma, surgery, etc. so that modifications and staff training can be arranged. Even if your
child independently cares for his/her own condition, it is important to share this health information to allow us to
support and reinforce your child’s knowledge.
A physician’s written release is required prior to a student returning to school after hospitalization or long-term
absences (surgery, illness, trauma, homebound, etc.). The written release should include:
 Reason for hospitalization or absence;
 Recommended activity or restrictions with ending date;
 Instructions for health care while in school.
If your child needs medical equipment such as crutches, wheelchair, casts, and etc. while at school, in
accordance with district procedure, the health office must receive written doctor’s instructions. The doctor needs
to specify why the equipment is needed and state any restrictions regarding participation in specific activities such
as weight bearing, PE, recess or field trips. The Health Office must receive the Doctor’s written information
before the student returns to school.
Wheelchairs in the health office are used only for the transport of students or staff to the health office who
become ill or injured in acute situations during the school day. In the event your child needs crutches or a
wheelchair to attend school, you must make arrangements with your health care provider.
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Communicable Diseases
Parents are requested to keep their child home from school if he/she has an elevated temperature, pink eye,
diarrhea, and/or vomiting. In accordance with Pima County Health Department and district procedure, the student
may return to school when they have been fever, vomiting and/or diarrhea free for 24 hours.
Communicable diseases can best be avoided by practicing good personal hygiene such as thorough hand
washing and covering open lesions to the skin. If sending a student to school with any break in the skin, please
clean and cover the area and let the school health office know that the injury occurred at home. Please also let
the school health office know if your child is being treated for any skin problems. Most students can safely return
to school after being treated with antibiotics for 24-48 hours.
Excessive Heat Procedures
During the school year, on days that the Heat Index exceeds 95 degrees or above, the Director of Health Services
will inform school administrators of the Heat Advisory. Once the Heat Advisory is communicated, the school
administrator will inform all staff of the Heat Advisory and the Category Activity Limitations Guidelines will be put
into place. Parents are responsible for informing the health office that their child/children have a condition that
requires a modified/alternative schedule.
HEAT INDEX
<80
81 to 89
CATEGORY
90 to 104
Extreme Caution
105 to 129
Danger
130+
Extreme Danger
ACTIVITY LIMITATIONS
No limitations
75% vigorous activity/25% light
activity or rest. Encourage hydration
50% vigorous activity/50% light
activity or rest. Enforce hydration.
Sunstroke, heat cramps and heat
exhaustion possible.
25% vigorous activity/75% light
activity or rest. Enforce hydration.
Sunstroke, heat cramps and heat
exhaustion likely. Heat stroke possible
All nonessential outdoor activities will
be cancelled.
Caution
Food Allergies
The prevalence of severe allergies has increased significantly in the last five years. Allergic reactions to foods
vary among students and can range from mild to severe. Some students may react to just touching or inhaling
the allergen. We ask that parents assist the school by notifying the health office prior to entry (or immediately
after the diagnosis of a potentially life-threatening allergic condition). The school nurse will schedule a meeting to
develop an Individualized Health Care Plan. This plan details the preventative steps the school will take to help
protect a student with life-threatening allergies. With good communication, the school can limit the exposure to
the known allergen.
Medication at school
 Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary for a student to take medication during school hours.
Prescribed or over-the-counter medication can be administered when brought to school in its original (nonglass) container, including the physician’s instructions, and accompanied by a completed signed parent
permission form. Permission forms are in the Health Office or on the website www.maranausd.org under
Health Services.
 Marana Unified School District does not provide over-the-counter medications for students. Health Aides may
provide treatment for pain or fever with fluid hydration, rest, snack, or cold packs, depending on possible
cause. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified of the student’s unresolved pain.
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 With limited exceptions as detailed below, medication must be kept in the Health Office and be administered
by the nurse or health aide.
 Over-the-counter medications will be administered as directed for age appropriate guidelines. These
guidelines will only be exceeded if a doctor’s written instructions accompany the medications.
 Over-the-counter medications will not be given for more than three consecutive days without an order from a
physician.
 Necessity for self-administration of a prescribed or over-the-counter medicine shall be determined by the
student’s physician and must be verified by a signed physician’s statement attached to the parent or guardian
permission form (policy JLCD-R) unless this is an emergency medication. The student may carry one daily
dose and the medication must remain in the original, non-glass container, including the physician’s and
manufacturer’s instructions.
 Medication permission forms are available in the Health Office or on the MUSD Web site www.maranausd.org
under Health Services Department.
 The student shall take extraordinary precautions to keep secure any medication, and under no circumstance
shall make available, provide, or give the item to another person. The student shall immediately report the
loss or theft of any medication brought onto the school campus.
 The District reserves the right, in accordance with procedures established by the Superintendent, to
circumscribe or disallow the use or administration of any medication brought onto the school campus.
Violation of the regulation may subject the student to disciplinary action (policy JLCD-R).
Immunizations
Every student must have:
 Up-to-date immunization history on file. See website for list by age: www.maranausd.org/health
 Proof of immunization must be provided from a documented source. State regulations allow for exemption on
the basis of medical reasons, laboratory evidence of immunity and personal beliefs.
 Parents will be notified when their child is due for an immunization. In accordance to Arizona State Law
(A.R.S. 15-872), the appropriate immunization must be obtained by the specified date or the student will be
excluded form school until proof of the immunization or exemption is provided.
 Students who have exemptions to vaccinations for any reason may be excluded from school in the event of an
outbreak based on Pima County Health Department regulations
Student Health Handbook Revised April 2013
HEALTH INFORMATION
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
At the beginning of each year the school sends home information about accident insurance that can be purchased
at a very nominal fee. For about $20.00 per year, a child may be covered by insurance for accidents that occur
during school hours. We make this program (independent from the district) available for parents who do not have
insurance for their children.
The school does not provide accident insurance for students.
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MUSD HEALTH / EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM
The Marana Unified School District Health/Emergency Information Form is required to be filled out by parents at
the beginning of every school year. The information contained on this form includes individual (s), other than
parent(s), authorized to pick up a student. A student will only be released to parent(s) or individuals identified on
this form. Parents should consider the following criteria when designating another person to pick up their child at
school:
 At least 18 years of age
 Usually home during the day
 Known to the child
 Able to assume this responsibility
 Possesses a picture ID
*Parents are encouraged to contact their child's school during the school year if there are any changes to this
information.
Please do not hesitate to contact your school principal for additional information. Thank you for your assistance
and cooperation in the administering of these guidelines.
HOME & SCHOOL CONNECTION
HOME / SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS / BUS PASSES
The school is directly responsible for your child's welfare during the school day. We must, however, have
cooperation from parents in order for us to fulfill this responsibility.
Any request out of the ordinary regarding your child's schedule must be accompanied by a signed, dated note or
email giving us permission to make a change in your child's normal routine. Phone calls by students to make after
school arrangements may not be made at school.
As an example, if your child normally eats lunch at school, rides a bus, or walks directly home, we have no choice
but to insist that the child follow this schedule unless we have a note from you that expresses
your desire for a change. Many times children will change their own schedules without the knowledge of the
home. It is imperative that we know that you are aware of the change and that you approve.
A bus pass must be issued to a student who rides a different bus home. If the student is going with a friend, a
note from both families is required before a bus pass will be issued. Bus passes will be issued in the Ironwood
office.
HOMEWORK
Homework is designed to reinforce learning that occurs at school, to complete assignments for which there was
not sufficient time to complete during the school day, or to complete longer-term projects that cannot be done
during the school day. It should be a reasonable amount and should be the type of work the child can complete
independently or with limited help from parents. Homework assignments will vary somewhat according to grade
level requirements and individual teacher expectations. Students who do not use their time wisely during the
school day may have more work to complete at home.
As a guideline for the amount of homework you might expect to have, multiply your child’s grade times 10 minutes
per day. (Example: a third grader can expect about 30 minutes of homework daily.) Keep in mind this is only a
guideline and variations will occur.
Please encourage your child to read daily and model the love of reading yourself. Reading is a lifelong skill that is
used in almost every aspect of our lives, and the more that it is practiced, the better those skills become.
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PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES
Twice a year, during the first and third grading periods, we schedule parent-teacher conferences. These
meetings are very important. Communication between home and school provides us with the best possible
conditions in which to meet the needs of your child. Please plan to attend these conferences. Your child will
appreciate your interest, and you will gain new insights into your child's capabilities.
TUESDAY "NEWSDAY” INFORMATION
In an effort to communicate more efficiently and have information more readily available, all school
communications will be sent by email every Tuesday to all parents through Blackboard, which is set up through
our Synergy student database. In Tuesday Newsday, you will receive a link to the Calendar & News page on the
Ironwood website. This is where important school notices, flyers, Special Events list and other information will be
posted. You may visit the site at any time by going to www.maranausd.org/IE. Parents are encouraged to
check the site often. It is very important that we have current email addresses for all parents so that you can
receive, not only Tuesday Newsday Information, but also District information that may be sent out, especially in
cases of emergency. Please notify the Secretary if you do not receive communications on Tuesdays, or if you
change your email address. For those families without computer access, you may request hard copies of all
information to be sent home with your child each Tuesday, one per family. It will be sent home with the youngest
child the following day.
Stay Informed…Stay Connected…Sign Up Today!
A secure Parent/Student/District Connection
Online, anytime, at your convenience.
MUSD Connection, is a secure Web-based tool, which provides MUSD parents and students the
ability to view student information such as grades, attendance records and discipline information
from the convenience of any computer or mobile device, 24-hours a day.
3 Simple Steps
Logon.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Sign Up.
You’re Connected!
Visit the District Web site at www.maranausd.org and select MUSD
Connection. You will be directed to a page where you will "Login" or
"Activate My Account".
Activate your account: Enter your first and last name, along with your
secure User Activation Key (contact your child's school to obtain your User
Activation Key - one key for all children enrolled in District).
Enter a user name and password, along with a valid email address. A valid
email address is required to activate your MUSD Connection account.
You can now view information for all of your students at the same time.
MUSD encourages parents to participate in MUSD Connection to enhance their involvement in their
child's education. Add this page to your favorites, and revisit often to login to your now existing
account.
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Apps Now Available for the iPhone™/iPod Touch™/Droid™
Students and parents can now access MUSD Connection quickly and easily anytime, anywhere by
downloading the ParentVue or StudentVue applications from their applicable market place.
1. Download the “ParentVue” or “StudentVue” Edupoint Education Systems application at the Droid
“Market Place” or Apple “iTunes Store” for free.*
2. After Downloading, type in the following District URL: https://genesis.maranausd.org, then enter
your User Name and Password (same user name and password as MUSD Connection).
These applications are not developed or supported by MUSD.
For questions or concerns, contact [email protected]
*Student or Parent needs to have their MUSD Connection account already activated with a valid
username & password (Account cannot be pending activation).
Benefits of MUSD Connection:
MUSD Connection is aligned with the District’s strategic plan goal of enhancing communication and
information sharing between schools, teachers, students and parents.
By visiting the District web site and clicking on the MUSD Connection link, parents and students have
the opportunity to view the following types of information:
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current student class assignments (such as homework or take-home tests/quizzes)
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current student grades (including the teacher’s grade book and report cards)
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student course history (including AIMS test scores, District graduation requirements and
completed high school courses)
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student course requests (student access to register for middle and high school courses)
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health information (such as immunization records and nurse’s visits)
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discipline information (including the infraction and consequence)
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attendance information…and much more!
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PARENT INFORMATION
CHILD FIND
Services to disabled district-resident students are available, through special education, for all eligible students,
ages birth through twenty-one.
Special programs are provided to students identified as having disabilities in any of the following areas:
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Autism
Emotional Disability
Hearing Impairment
Other Health Impairments
Specific Learning Disability
Mild, Moderate or Severe Mental Retardation
Multiple Disabilities
Multiple Disabilities with Severe Sensory Impairment
Orthopedic Impairment
Preschool Moderate Delay
Preschool Severe Delay
Preschool Speech/Language Delay
Speech/Language Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment
For birth through age 2, services are provided by the district preschool child find office (520-682-4782) and
includes screening, referring for evaluation, evaluating, identifying and, as appropriate, referring the disabled child
and the child’s family to other agencies for any necessary interventions.
For ages 3 through 5, services are provided by the district preschool child find office (520-682-4782) and
include screening, referring for evaluating, evaluating, identifying and placing disabled students into appropriate
services.
For ages 5 through 21, services are carried out by the district school building which services the students,
resident address and include screening, referring for evaluation, evaluating, identifying and placing disabled
students into appropriate services. Questions about these matters should be directed to the building principal,
school psychologist or Special Education office (520-682-4782).
Screening
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Screening of a student’s abilities in the areas of vision, hearing, cognitive or academic skills,
communication, motor, social or behavioral skills and adaptive development shall be completed within
45 calendar days after enrollment for each kindergarten student and new student enrolling without
appropriate screening records from his previous school.
In addition to formal hearing and vision screening, screening includes use of teach rating scales,
progress reports and/or observation reports to find students who should be referred for formal
evaluation, due to a suspected disability. Screening activities do not include detailed individual
evaluation procedures such as psychological testing.
The school must inform the parents, within 10 school days, of any concerns arising from screening
and inform them of proposed follow up on the student’s needs.
Records of screening results will be maintained in the student’s cumulative file.
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Referral for Evaluation
1. Students about whom there is a concern, as a result of screening, will be referred for a full individual
evaluation or other services. Written parental consent for referral is required. The parent consent shall
be sought/obtained within 15 calendar days after the disposition of the referral/determination to evaluate.
2. The written notice of referral will include a copy of the procedural safeguards available to the parents of a
child with a disability.
3. Children under the age of five should be referred to the Pre-School Education and Enrichment Center
(PEEC) for evaluations to be scheduled. School-age children should be referred to the in-building child
study team.
Evaluation and Identification
1. A written evaluation shall be prepared by a multidisciplinary team, which will include at least one teacher
or other specialist with knowledge in the area of the suspected disability, a regular education teacher, the
evaluator, and the parent. The evaluation shall include determination of the student’s primary language.
2. The evaluation shall be completed within 60 calendar days after obtaining written consent of the
parent/guardian for the evaluation, or absent such consent, within 60 calendar days following mediation of
due-process procedures.
3. The evaluation shall assess the capabilities and limitation of the student in all areas of suspected
disability, including where appropriate health, vision, hearing, social and emotional status, general
intelligence, academic performance, communicative status, and motor abilities.
4. Evaluation data shall include evaluations and information provided by the parents of the child, current
classroom based assessments, observations by teachers and related service providers, and additional
data, as needed, to determine if the student is a child with disability under one of the categories of IDEA
and state law.
5. Children, who are identified as having a disability, will be provided an individualized
educational program, which requires parent consent for initiation.
DRUG AND GUN-FREE ZONES
All Marana Schools have been declared to be Drug and Gun-Free School Zones. Under federal and state laws,
anyone found to be in possession of prohibited substances or firearms in a Drug-Free or a Gun-Free Zone is
subject to stiff penalties that are in addition to any other federal, state or local penalties.
Marana's Drug and Gun-Free Zones cover all school campuses and certain adjacent areas. Do not bring
prohibited substances or firearms into these areas at any time.
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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT - FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) is a Federal law that generally prohibits the improper
disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records and gives you as a parent
certain rights. When your child reaches 18 years of age or attends a postsecondary institution, all rights under
FERPA transfer from you to your child, and he or she becomes an “eligible student” under FERPA. You (or your
child if he is or she is an “eligible student”) have the following rights under FERPA:
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Access to Education Records: You have the right to inspect and review your child’s education records
maintained by MUSD within 45 days of a written request. MUSD is not required to provide copies of records
unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for you to review the records. MUSD may charge a fee
for any copies.
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Amendment of Education Records: You have the right to request that MUSD correct records that you
believe are inaccurate or misleading. If MUSD decides not to amend the record, you then have the right to a
formal hearing. After the hearing, if MUSD still decides not to amend the record, you have the right to place a
statement with the record setting forth your view about the contested information.
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Disclosure of Education Records: Generally under FERPA, MUSD must have your written permission in
order to release any information from your child’s education record to a third party. FERPA, however, allows
MUSD to disclose student records, without your consent, to certain third parties under certain conditions.
For example, FERPA allows a “school official” with a “legitimate educational interest” to access a student’s
education records. A school official is a person employed by the school including a teacher, administrator, support
staff member, nurse, health staff, counselor, IT specialist, or school security staff. A school official also includes a
school board member, a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (e.g.
attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist), a parent or student assisting another school official in
performing his or her tasks, or serving on an official committee (e.g. disciplinary or grievance committee). A
school official generally has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in
order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
MUSD may also release information from student records as follows:
 To the parents of a student over 18 years of age, if the student is a dependent;
 In a health or safety emergency;
 To another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
 To organizations conducting certain studies on behalf of the school;
 To state and local authorities in the juvenile justice system, pursuant to state law;
 Pursuant to a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; or
 To authorized representatives of the US Attorney General, Comptroller General, Secretary of
Education and state and local educational authorities for audit, evaluation, enforcement or
compliance purposes.
4.
Directory Information: MUSD may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written
consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary
purpose of directory information is to allow MUSD to include this type of information from your child's education
records in certain school publications. Examples include: a playbill, showing your student's role in a drama
production; the annual yearbook; honor roll or other recognition lists; graduation programs; and sports activity
sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if
released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside
organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In
addition, federal and state laws require MUSD to provide military recruiters, upon request, with the following
information – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless you advise MUSD that you do not want your
student's information disclosed without your prior written consent.
If you do not want MUSD to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior
written consent, you must notify MUSD in writing by September 1 of each school year. MUSD has designated the
following information as directory information:
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Name
Address
Telephone listing
Electronic mail address
Photograph
Participation in officially recognized activities
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Weight and height of members of athletic
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Degrees, honors, and awards received
Date and place of birth
Major field of study
Dates of attendance and enrollment status
(e.g., part-time or fulltime)
Grade level
The most recent educational agency or
institution attended
Annual Notification of FERPA Rights: MUSD must notify you annually of your rights under FERPA.
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Complaints: You have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning any
alleged failure by MUSD to comply with the requirements of FERPA. To file a complaint or request addition
information, contact the following:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-8520
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LOCKERS
Lockers and locks are being provided for 6th graders only. The intent is that students receive a degree of practice
using lockers for storage of books and materials prior to their junior high experience.
The locks and lockers are the property of Ironwood school and should be cared for as books are cared for. The
lockers are for student use but may be opened at any time by school officials. Students should keep
lockers clean, free from litter, and properly maintained at all times.
Students should not give out locker combinations to any other person. To do so reduces the student's security.
$5.00 will be charged for lost or damaged locks. Personal locks are not allowed on any locker and will be cut off.
LOST AND FOUND
A lost and found box is located in the front office for small items. Large items are displayed in the cafeteria in a
place convenient for students and teachers to search. To prevent this situation, we encourage parents to label
clothing and lunch boxes with children's names. Feel free to look through the lost and found items when
something is missing. We will donate unclaimed items to the needy at the end of every semester throughout the
year.
THE MCKINNEY – VENTO HOMELESS EDUCATION ACT
If your child’s living arrangement is both temporary and a result of hardship, he or she may be eligible for
services under the McKinney-Vento Act. The purpose of this law is to provide academic stability for students in
transition.
A student may be considered eligible if his/her current living situation is one of the following:
 Sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar hardship
 Living in hotels, motels, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations
 Living in emergency or transitional shelters
 Abandoned in a hospital
 Awaiting a foster care placement, or in a group home
 Living in a car, park, public space, abandoned building or other inadequate setting
Also, a student may qualify for services as an “unaccompanied youth” if he or she is temporarily living with
someone other than their parent or legal guardian, is moving from place to place, is in a shelter, or otherwise not
in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian.
Children who qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act have the right to:
 Enroll in school immediately, regardless of a lack of records or other enrollment documentation
 Enroll in school without providing a permanent address or proof of residence
 Enroll in the school he or she attended when last permanently housed or the school in the attendance
area
 Remain enrolled at the school for the duration of the school year
 Receive transportation, in order to attend school, if feasible and in the best interest of the child
 Receive free breakfast and/or lunch without filling out the application
 Participate in the same programs as other students
 Take part in Title I services, if needed
If you have questions or believe your children may qualify for services through the
McKinney-Vento Act, contact the MUSD McKinney-Vento Liaison at 616-3013.
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PERSONAL PROPERTY
Any valuables brought to school are subject to a number of risks. Please do not wear precious jewelry, expensive
timepieces, or heirlooms. Radios, electronic games, and ipods are not permitted for use on campus. Cell
phones must be off and away during the school day. If used during school hours, these items may be
confiscated and the student will charged according to the Marana Unified School District Policy. Confiscated
devices will only be released to the student’s parents. It is recommended that such devices not be brought to
school. It is the responsibility of the student to inform parents about confiscated items.
We ask that students do not bring toys to school. Toys often cause distractions or problems within the
classrooms. The only exception to this rule would involve teacher approval for a child to bring some items from
home for a specific purpose. Many problems have been encountered because a child's toy has been lost, stolen,
or destroyed. The school can assume no responsibility in the loss of personal items and will not be responsible to
investigate personal items that are lost or stolen on school grounds.
All necessary personal articles, such as lunch boxes, jackets, sweaters, balls and other articles that the
student could misplace should be clearly marked with the student's name.
SCHOOL PROPERTY / TEXTBOOKS
All students are expected to demonstrate proper respect for the school building and its contents. Failure to do so
will result in disciplinary action that could include, depending on the seriousness of the situation, involvement with
law enforcement agencies.
Textbooks are furnished by the school. Students are responsible for all books that have been assigned to them.
The classroom teacher will check these books periodically. Charges must be paid for lost, stolen or damaged
books and library materials before a student will receive the year-end Standards Report.
SELLING AND TRADING
Due to the danger of loss of money or personal items and misunderstandings, it is not appropriate for students to
sell, buy, or trade personal belongings (baseball cards, toys, clothes, etc) at school.
There is to be absolutely no selling of items by students for personal profit. (e.g. candy, stickers, chance
tickets, etc.).
The school also strongly discourages bringing money to school other than the amount needed for lunch or some
other school function. For events such as the Book Fair, students may bring in a reasonable amount of money for
purchases. They are not to give money or purchased items to other students .
SERVICES TO HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS
Every effort will be made by the Marana district to provide necessary services to handicapped individuals
(students and/or parents). The parent/guardian should provide reasonable advance notice of their need for
auxiliary aides and services.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The district provides guidelines to all teachers to be followed when selecting movies/videotapes and supplemental
materials for educational use.
Your child will not be shown a movie/video with a rating other than a G without your prior knowledge, and this
video should support the academic goals of the school.
The district has a formal procedure for addressing parent opposition to supplemental instructional materials. You
may contact the building principal for further information.
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TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS
All Marana Unified School District campuses are “tobacco free.” The use of any tobacco product is not permitted
at any time while on District property.
Arizona Revised Statute 36-798.03 - TOBACCO PRODUCTS PROHIBITION AT SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL
RELATED AREAS
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Tobacco products are prohibited on school grounds, inside school buildings, in school parking lots
or playing fields, in school buses or vehicles or at off-campus school sponsored events. For
purposes of this subsection, “school” means any public, charter or private school where children
attend classes in kindergarten programs or grades one through twelve.
A person who violates this section is guilty of a petty offense.
DISTRICT EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Should a critical or emergency situation arise in our area or on campus while school is in session, the Marana
Unified School District has a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan providing step-by-step guidelines for
maximizing safety, efficiency, and communication. A copy of the Emergency Response Plan can be accessed at
any MUSD school.
All district schools conduct emergency drills on a consistent basis throughout the school year. Emergency drills
(Evacuation/Lock Down/Shelter-In-Place/Off-site Evacuation) provide the opportunity to practice safety
procedures ensuring students and staff are aware of all processes including where to report and what to do in the
event of an emergency.
What Parents Need To Know In An Emergency.
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Information is available by calling the District office at 520-682-3243.
Do not telephone the school directly. School telephone lines mat be needed for emergency
communication.
Visit the District web site at www.maranausd.org and access the Emergency Alert System that is
located on the left hand menu of the screen. Information concerning the incident will be posted as soon
as verifiable information is available.
Stay tuned to local television and radio stations for emergency information.
Unless the emergency requires students to be evacuated to another District school, students will be kept
at their home school.
If students are evacuated to another location, parents will be notified by District personnel.
A student will only be released to parent(s) or authorized individuals identified on the student's
MUSD Health/Emergency Information form.
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WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ARIZONA’S MANDATORY REPORTING LAW
The most important responsibility of every professional educator is protecting the welfare of the students in
his/her care. The purpose of Arizona’s mandatory reporting law, A.R.S. § 13-3620, is to ensure the safety of
children. Therefore, educators within the Marana Unified School District take their duty to report possible
situations of child abuse very seriously. All MUSD staff is required to participate in extensive training
regarding District policy and Arizona’s mandatory reporting law. Below is a brief overview regarding
Arizona’s mandatory reporting law, which governs personnel of the Marana Unified School District.
A.R.S. § 13-3620 states that “any person who reasonably believes that a minor is or has been the victim of
physical injury, abuse, child abuse, a reportable offense or neglect that appears to have been inflicted on the
minor by other than accidental means… shall immediately report or cause reports to be made of this
information” to law enforcement or Child Protective Services. If the suspected abuser does not have care,
custody or control of the minor, the report shall be made to law enforcement only.
Recent changes in the law no longer require educators to have visible evidence of abuse. Educators may
form a reasonable belief that abuse has occurred based on their own observations, information provided by
the student, or information provided by a third party. It is not the responsibility of the educator to investigate
in order to determine that abuse has occurred; rather, the educator is responsible to make the report to those
agencies that have the legal responsibility to investigate and make such a determination.
If an educator makes a report regarding possible abuse, it is the responsibility of law enforcement or CPS,
not the educator, to contact the child’s parents about the incident. Additionally, any inquiries about the
situation will be referred to law enforcement or CPS.
School personnel cannot release written
documentation regarding a situation being investigated.
In the event that a report ever needs to be made to authorities regarding possible abuse of your child, please
be assured that the first priority of educators is the well-being of your child.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
In MUSD, all students are expected to dress in good taste. Appropriate attire reflects a positive and serious
attitude about school and is highly correlated with productive behavior and learning habits. Because gang activity
presents a significant concern, the school administration reserves the right to prohibit any clothing or actions that
pose a threat to the safety of other students, staff, or may cause a disruption to the school.
BELTS must be tucked into pant loops, not hanging, and should not be excessively long.
DRESSES and SKIRTS must be of appropriate in length and not be shorter than the finger tips when arms are
extended to the sides.
FOOTWEAR
Students must wear shoes at all times. We urge parents to be certain that their children wear footwear that is
adequate to protect them from the elements and playground scrapes and bruises. Flip flops, high heeled shoes,
and sandals that can be kicked off easily do not provide adequate protection.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND THE
PARTICIPATION PORTION OF THEIR GRADE WILL BE AFFECTED IF THEY ARE NOT WEARING
SNEAKERS/TENNIS SHOES, OR OTHER RUBBER SOLED SHOES THAT TIE SECURELY. Cowboy boots
are too slippery for running and jumping on cement, and sandals offer no support. Students may bring
sneakers/tennis shoes to change to just for P.E. class as an option.
In addition, children with loose sandals or inappropriate shoes will be asked not to participate in soccer, basketball
or running games during recess.
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HATS, CAPS or HEAD COVERINGS may not be worn indoors. Bills must be worn facing forward at all times
while on campus and at school related activities off campus. We encourage parents to remove hats when
attending indoor activities showing support and respect for our school procedures.
Any garments such as shirts, tops, dresses, skirts, pants, overalls, shorts, etc. with buttons, zippers, snaps, etc.
must be worn buttoned, zipped, and/or snapped appropriately. All clothing must be free of excessive holes or
tears. Sheer/see through garments of any kind are prohibited unless worn over appropriate clothing. Tight or
revealing clothing is also prohibited.
Any article of clothing which refers to alcohol, drugs or any act which is illegal or hazardous to one’s health, or
which in any way may be suggestive or be construed to have a “double-meaning” may not be worn. Anything
portraying offensive, suggestive, derogatory, violent, sexual, cult-related pictures or writing may not be worn.
The type of dress, make-up, accessories, hairstyles or grooming displayed by the student should not disrupt the
classroom or campus environment, nor threaten the safety, health or comfort of the student, fellow students or a
staff member. Make-up may not be worn by elementary students during the normal school day.
MAKE-UP
The faculty members agree that it is inappropriate for elementary students to wear make-up to school on a daily
basis, and causes a disruption to the learning environment. Students often arrive wearing make-up supplied by
other students without parental approval. Students wearing make-up will be asked to remove it. Let's reserve this
special "grown up" feature for special events, such as nighttime music performances and parties!
PANTS and SHORTS must be worn appropriately and may not present a safety issue or distraction to self and/or
others. They must adequately cover the body at all times. Pants or shorts must be free from excessive holes or
tears, not be “sagging”, should not be excessively short, tight or revealing. Short pants must have at least a
four inch inseam. Low-rise pants may only be worn with shirts long enough to completely cover the midsections
of the body.
SHIRTS and BLOUSES should appropriately cover the shoulder and fit under the arm. They should not expose
any part of the torso, including cleavage, at any time. Untucked shirts and blouses may not extend below the
fingertips in length. The straps on a sleeveless shirt must be at least 2 inches wide. For example, spaghetti strap
shirts are unacceptable as well as those that are too short to cover the abdomen and back when hands are
raised.
UNDERGARMENTS may not be visibly exposed at any time.
VISITORS / VOLUNTEERS
FUND-RAISERS
We have made a concentrated effort to limit fund-raisers that involve students selling products. The PTO usually
sponsors one or two large fund-raising efforts each year. Proceeds from the sale of student photos, pencils,
yearbooks, etc. go to our student activity and student council funds.
IRONWOOD PTO
Parents, staff and community members join forces to accomplish many beneficial things for our school.
Information will be sent throughout the year. Our PTO Board Members for the current school year are:
Co- Presidents
Vice President
Secretary
Co-Treasurers
Volunteer Coordinator
Desiree Stevenson and Dean Beard
April Armstrong
Lori Alexander and Danielle Dompier
Amy Weller and Courtney Armstrong
Jody Ross and Veronica Hudgens
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PETS
We all like pets in their place. However, they do not belong at school. Please help us keep them off the
playground. If your child is a bus rider, please make sure the pet does not follow him/her to the bus stop. Pima
Animal Control will remove stray animals from school grounds.
VISITORS ON CAMPUS
We welcome visitors to our campus as they often add to the educational experiences of our students. We ask
that these visits be scheduled in advance. We hope that parents will visit the school, the classrooms of their
children, and attend class/school activities. If you would like to volunteer time in your child’s class, please discuss
this with the teacher.
All visitors to our campus must register in the school office and wear a visitor’s badge. Please help us keep our
school as safe and secure as possible. At the start of the third week of school, we will ask that all parents who
walk their children to school say good-bye at the front gate and not enter the campus area. Children are
supervised in the cafeteria and on the playground until the first bell rings, allowing teachers to have time to take
care of planning and preparation for their teaching day. Any parent who needs to speak to a teacher should
arrange ahead of time for a meeting before or after school. For parents who have scheduled meetings or who are
volunteering, we ask that you follow our usual practice of signing in at the front office before entering campus.
Students may not bring student guests to school, as we cannot accept responsibility for children not enrolled at
Ironwood.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Parents, grandparents, and community members are encouraged to be involved in our volunteer program.
Opportunities for volunteering are available in many areas. Volunteers help chaperone field trips, plan classroom
parties, work in the library, correct papers, tutor students, work in the computer lab, cut out bulletin board and
instructional materials, work at fund-raisers and special events and more - much more.
All visitors/volunteers must sign in at the front office and wear a visitor/volunteer sticker for ease in identification
and recognition.
VOLUNTEERS WITH PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
We love to have parents volunteer at our school; however, parents may not bring pre-school children with then
with them when they volunteer at Ironwood during school hours 7:30-2:30 p.m. because we cannot assume this
liability. Parents may bring pre-school children when they are working on a PTO project that is outside of the
school instructional day, provided that the parent provides adequate supervision of the child.
All volunteers need to have a Volunteer form and a Proof of Immunization form on file in the secretary’s office. In
addition, if you volunteer and you are not the parent of an MUSD student, you must be fingerprinted. In the event
of a communicable disease outbreak, such as Measles, Mumps or Rubella, any individual who has not received
the vaccine or who cannot provide immunity by immunization or blood test, may not be permitted to volunteer for
the duration of the period of the outbreak, as determined by the Pima County Health Department. A new volunteer
form needs to be filled out each school year. The Proof of Immunization form does not. Your cooperation in this
matter is greatly appreciated.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Arizona Statute 15-203 requires students in grades four through six to recite the following passage from the
Declaration of Independence at the commencement of the first class of the day in the schools, except that a pupil
shall not be required to participate if the pupil or the pupil's parent or guardian objects:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their
creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That
to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the
consent of the governed. . . .
GRADING SCALES
In grades 1-6, the following scales will be used to reflect academic progress on instructional objectives listed on
the standards report for the grade.
FFS= Falls Far Below the Standard (0-59%)
FS = Falls Below the Standard (60-69%)
AS = Approaches the Standard (70-79%)
MS = Meets the Standard (80-89%)
ES = Exceed the Standard (90-100%)
MOVE ON WHEN READING (MOWR) ARS §15-701.
Beginning in the school year 2013-2014, Arizona implemented a new policy that required a pupil not be promoted
from the third grade if the pupil obtained a score on the reading portion of the Arizona Instrument to Measure
Standards, or a successor test, that demonstrated that the pupil’s reading falls far below the third grade level.
Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, there are two exemptions from ARS §15-701.
In accordance with the new law, a school district or governing board or the governing body of a charter school
may be allowed to promote a pupil who earns an AIMS score that falls far below the third grade level for any of
the following reasons:
1. English Language Learners or Limited English Proficient that have received less than two years of
English instruction; and
2. Students with disabilities provided that the pupil’s individualized education program (IEP) team and the
pupil’s parent or guardian agree that promotion is appropriate based on the pupil’s IEP.
For students being retained, the school district governing board shall offer at least one of the following
intervention and remedial strategies developed by the state board of education. These include:
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Summer school reading instruction
In the next academic year, intensive reading instruction that occurs before, during or after the regular
school day, or any combination of before, during and after the regular school day
Online reading instruction
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Annually the school district will provide parents of kindergarten through 3 grade students, written notification of
the law.
Additionally, if a school has determined that a pupil is deficient in reading and may be at risk of falling far below on
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the reading portion of the 3 grade reading AIMS, a separate notification shall be provided to the parent of that
student. That letter will include specific information regarding the reading services the student is receiving.
PUPIL PROMOTION AND RETENTION
The Marana Unified School District is committed to providing each student the opportunity to achieve curriculum
standards and successfully meet and exceed the Arizona Academic Standards. Criteria have been developed to
provide each student with maximum opportunity to succeed in school. Promotion is based on students achieving
competency skills necessary for success at each succeeding level.
Students, parents, and the school’s professional staff share the responsibility for academic achievement and
regular advancement through the educational process. Promotion from year to year will be based upon the
mastery of curriculum standards in reading, written communication, mathematics, science, social studies, and
other required areas adopted by the State Board of Education.
Parents, students, and school personnel shall be made aware of the promotion/retention decisions-making
process. Arizona Revised Statute 15-521(3) states that every teacher shall make the decision to promote or
retain a student in grades K-8.
The retention decision should be based on sufficient data, collected over a period of time, so that students will be
in a grade where they will be most successful. If a retention decision is made, retention will not be a repetition of
the grade without modifications in the instructional program.
Student performance on the following items that are known to objectively measure student mastery of the Arizona
Standards will receive primary consideration in the promotion and retention decision:
 Assessment of daily work, tests, quizzes, classroom assessments
 Standards Reports grades (K - 6)
 Report card grades (7 - 8)
 AzMERIT assessment results.
Secondary considerations may include attendance, motivation, conduct, and/or maturity. The final decision to
promote or retain will be made on objective data.
Arizona Revised Statute 15-342 states that a parent or legal guardian who chooses not to accept the decision of
the teacher(s) may appeal the retention to the Marana Unified School District Governing Board through the
prescribed appeal process.
PURCHASE / USE OF TEXTBOOKS MUSD POSITION STATEMENT
The basis of instruction in the Marana Unified School District is the District-adopted objectives which are
contained in curriculum guides written for each grade level and subject area. Curriculum objectives are
developed by teams of teachers, parents, and administrators, are adopted by the Governing Board, and are
reviewed and revised on a regular schedule. After the curriculum is adopted by the Governing Board, the same
committee then reviews, evaluates, and recommends specific textbooks to the Board for adoption.
Decisions regarding purchase of textbooks are made in consultation between classroom teachers and building
administrators. Not every teacher chooses to use a textbook. Some prefer supplemental materials and other
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resources to deliver the curriculum. Others use the textbooks, but prefer only a classroom set. Monetary
resources may also impact purchasing decisions, but strategies to correct any shortages are developed.
MUSD views textbooks as one of many resources available to teachers to deliver the District’s curriculum. All
students will receive the necessary materials and support to successfully master the District’s curriculum.
STANDARDS REPORTS / PROGRESS REPORTS
Standards reports serve the purpose of communicating to parents the progress of their child. They will be issued
at nine-week intervals, sent home to parents on the Wednesday following the end of the reporting period, unless
presented at a conference. Fourth quarter reports will be mailed at the end of the school year. Please sign the
back of the report card envelope and return the envelope only, the following day.
Parents of students who are falling below the standards will be informed through written progress reports during
the fifth week of each quarter. If your child brings a report home, please sign the back of the envelope and return
the envelope the following day.
ACADEMIC AWARDS / RECOGNITION
STUDENT CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT
In order to create the optimal classroom environment for all children, it is necessary to examine the educational
factors relevant to placement. The educator builds a well-balanced classroom by considering the following
criteria:
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The academic standing of students in language arts and mathematics.
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A reasonable boy-girl ratio in each classroom.
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Special educational and behavioral needs of all students.
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A match of learning style to teaching style.
As per board policy, the responsibility for final placement belongs to the principal.
STUDENT RECOGNITION
We believe it is important that students are recognized for their efforts and that we maintain high expectations in
both academic and behavioral areas. Throughout the year, students should receive many notices of recognition
within the classroom in the form of positive comments, notes, or calls to parents. School-wide assemblies offer a
time where special attention may be given to student recognition. Students may be recognized for their academic
excellence in Behaviors that Promote Learning, as Students of the Month, for exemplary participation in P.E. or
Music, and/or for significant improvement. We hope that parents will join is in celebration of our students’ effort
and success.
THE PRINCIPAL’S LIST
The Principal’s List award recognizes students who have displayed excellent scholarly achievement (Exceeding
Standards, ES) in all the core academic subjects. The core academic areas in Kindergarten are Reading,
Language and Math. The core academic areas in grade 1-3 are Reading, Writing, Language and Math. The core
academic areas in grade 4-6 are Reading, Writing, Language, Math, Science and Social Studies. In addition,
students achieving this award must have consistently behaved in a manner that promoted learning in their
classrooms and have earned all 4’s in that area of the Standards Reports. The Principal’s List recognition will be
given every quarter. Students earning this recognition will receive a certificate and have their names placed on a
list that will be displayed in the office area.
RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENT BEHAVIORS THAT PROMOTE LEARNING
This means all 4’s, or all 4’s and one 3, in the 5 Behaviors that Promote Learning and the Behaviors that Promote
Learning in Music and PE. There are 7 possible 4’s to earn this certificate and students must get 6 of the 7.
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RECOGNITION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Students must receive all ES’s and one MS, in the Core Academic areas and all 4’s and one 3, in the 5 Behaviors
that Promote Learning found at the top of the Standards Report. This award allows for one lower grade in core
academics and, or, Behaviors that Promote Learning as opposed to the Principal’s List that requires ES’s in all
core subjects and all 4’s in the Behaviors that Promote Learning and the Core Academic effort grades.
STUDENT PROGRAMS
BAND AND ORCHESTRA
Students in 5th and 6th grades will be given a choice of orchestra, band or general music. These programs will
run simultaneously. If a student elects band or orchestra, he/she is responsible for his/her music book and
instrument. A student selecting band or orchestra will not be able to transfer to general music during the
middle of the school year.
COMPUTER LAB
Students at Ironwood will have the privilege of using Internet and other electronic information resources in the
library and computer lab, with parental permission only.
I.
II.
Prior to being allowed the privilege of using the Internet each student will:
1. Have Ironwood expectations and procedures explained
2. Sign and have a parent co-sign a user agreement
Students are expected to use the Internet only for educational endeavors and
research within the goals and objectives of our district curriculum.
Teaching staff will be present; however, individual, close supervision may not always be available. Teachers and
administrators may review the student’s computer files and communications to ensure that the student is using
the Internet responsibly. Irresponsible use may result in loss of usage and disciplinary consequences as
appropriate.
FIELD TRIPS
Students may have the opportunity during the year to go on field trips to various places of interest with the class.
This is a privilege. Exclusion of a student from a field trip could result from such extreme behavior as to indicate
attendance would jeopardize the educational experience or enjoyment of others. Any such exclusion would
require prior discussion with the parent. In addition, a student may be excluded from a field trip due to past
disciplinary infractions. Parents are welcome to join the class on these field trips as space allows. If you are
interested in joining your student and chaperoning, contact the teacher and offer to serve in this way. As a
chaperon you will support the teacher by helping to supervise students and ensure safety of all. Parents going
on field trips will not be allowed to take pre-school children.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Children are required to wear appropriate footwear (closed shoes, rubber soles, no heels) for P.E. classes.
Children with improper footwear will sit on the sidelines of the class and observe only. Improper shoes include
sandals, flip-flops, and cowboy boots. A portion of the P.E. grade is based on participation, so grades of students
who do not participate due to inappropriate footwear will be affected.
When it is necessary for a child to miss a P.E. class(es) due to an injury or illness, a note signed by parents,
containing specific dates and reasons, is needed. The child will not be required to participate for the dates listed,
but will most likely be observing the class.
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GOALS
The primary goal for the District’s physical activity component is to provide opportunities for every student to
develop the knowledge and skills for specific physical activities, maintain physical fitness, regularly participate in
physical activity, and understand the short and long term benefits of a physically active and healthy lifestyle. The
requirements of the policy include:
 Students are physically active at least 50% of the time while participating in physical education classes
 Grades K-6 will have recess or physical education classes daily
 The use of physical activity as punishment, the withholding of participation in physical education class as
punishment, or the use of physical education class time to complete assignments from other classes is
strongly discouraged.
STUDENT COUNCIL
An Ironwood student council has been established with representatives from the fourth, fifth and sixth grades.
This student body is an active organization giving input to school decisions and sponsoring school-wide activities
and contests. In order to remain a student council member in good standing one must display good character
and good grades. This means maintaining 3’s and 4’s on the Behaviors that Promote Learning and earning at
least MS’s. One may be put on probation or removed from Student Council for academic or discipline issues.
LIBRARY - LOST / DAMAGED BOOKS
Lost or damaged books must be paid for before additional books/materials can be checked out. As with overdue
books, a student cannot check out materials from any library in the MUSD system until the charge is cleared.
Overdue, lost, and damaged book notices will list the replacement cost of the book. This charge must be paid
through the secretary/bookstore before the student’s account/record can be cleared. If a student falls under the
McKinney-Vento designation, the charge can be deleted through the school secretary/bookstore only, and not
through the Destiny system. However, after a student has paid for a lost book the librarian must add a note in
his/her Destiny account stating the amount and date paid. Teachers with lost or damaged books are financially
responsible for any materials checked out in their names. All returned books, no matter the cost or timeliness will
be reimbursed if the book is returned in good condition.
It is up to the librarian’s discretion when to change an overdue book to a lost book during the school year. Policies
at the elementary school level require that the books be labeled lost before yearly inventory in May. Librarians at
the middle school levels need to label books as lost on the second day of each new quarter. At the high school
level, seniors’ charges must be paid by March in order to be cleared for graduation. Librarians will mark all
missing, damaged, and overdue books as lost (in all grade levels, not just exit grades) in May. Remaining debts
become part of the student’s permanent file until they are paid in full.
LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Marana Unified School District Library Media Program is to meet student needs by supporting and
enhancing the district’s curriculum and goals through comprehensive instruction and staff collaboration.
LIBRARY VISION STATEMENT
The MUSD Library Media Instructional Program empowers students, staff, and community members to be
enthusiastic readers, discerning users of information resources/technologies, informed decision-makers, and lifelong learners.
OVERDUE MATERIALS
Overdue notices will be emailed to teachers, printed, and distributed to students at school periodically during the
school year. There are no fines for overdue books, but to encourage student responsibility, new book loans will
not be permitted until overdue materials are returned.
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DISCIPLINE POLICY & PROCEDURES
The Governing Board of the Marana Unified School District believes that every student has a right to a safe and
successful school experience. To that end, the Board has approved a comprehensive discipline policy for the
elementary, junior and senior high schools of the District.
Included in this section are:
1. Definition of the Infractions. This is not an exhaustive list, but may occur in the elementary setting.
2. Definitions of the Consequences.
3. Elementary Disciplinary Matrix.
Copies of the complete policy will be made available upon request from the building principal.
Infractions
Definitions:
Aiding/Abetting - any act that leads to or encourages an infraction on the discipline matrix.
Arson of a Structure or Property – A person commits arson of a structure or property by knowingly and unlawfully
damaging a structure or property by knowingly causing a fire or explosion.
Arson of an Occupied Structure – A person commits arson of an occupied structure by knowing and unlawfully
damaging an occupied structure by knowingly causing a fire or explosion.
Assault - A person commits assault by: 1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing any physical injury to
another person; or 2. Intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury;
or 3. Knowingly touching another person with the intent to injure, insult or provoke such person.
Bullying - occurs when a student, either alone or in concert with others, uses superior strength, power, influence
or advantage deliberately to inflict physical, emotional, or verbal abuse on another student. Bullying includes
explicit or implied threats of bodily harm, weapon possession, extortion, repeated insults and/or teasing, assault,
social ostracism, sexual harassment and intimidation.
Cheating - the use or attempted use of information, academic work, research or property of another as one's own.
Cheating shall include but not be limited to sharing knowledge during an examination or the unauthorized use of
notes or other materials in an examination. Cheating shall also include the willful disobedience of testing rules.
Dangerous item – an item which could be used to cause bodily injury, or threaten or intimidate another person.
Examples include air soft gun, bb gun, knife with a blade of 2.5 inches or less, laser pointer, letter opener, mace,
pepper spray, paintball gun, pellet gun, razor blade or box cutter, simulated knife, taser or stun gun, tear gas.
Defiance/Non Compliance - refusal to comply with a reasonable request by school personnel.
Disrespect - display of rude or discourteous behavior.
Disruption - any conduct that causes, is intended to cause, or that is reasonably likely to cause a breakdown in
the orderly process of instruction and/or school activities.
Dress/Appearance – Apparel and/or accessories that have or may cause a disruption to the educational process.
See Appendix D.
Endangerment – a person commits endangerment by recklessly endangering another person with a substantial
risk of imminent death or physical injury.
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Extortion . A person commits theft by extortion by knowingly obtaining or seeking to obtain property or services by
means of a threat to do in the future any of the following: 1. Cause physical injury to anyone; 2. Cause damage to
property; or 3. Expose a secret or an asserted fact, whether true or false, tending to subject anyone to hatred,
contempt or ridicule; 4. Cause anyone to part with any property.
Fighting - participation in an incident involving physical violence.
Fire Alarm Misuse – ringing a fire alarm when there is no fire.
Forgery - the unauthorized or untrue making or alteration of a written document or another person's name or
signature.
Harassment, Nonsexual - a person commits harassment if, with intent to harass or with knowledge that the
person is harassing another person, the person: 1. Anonymously or otherwise communicates or causes a
communication with another person by verbal, electronic, mechanical, telegraphic, telephonic or written means in
a manner that harasses; or 2. Continues to follow another person in or about a public place for no legitimate
purpose after being asked to desist; or 3. Repeatedly commits an act or acts that harass another person; or 4.
Surveys or causes another person to survey a person for no legitimate purpose; or 5. On more than one occasion
makes a false report to a law enforcement, credit or social service agency.
Hazing - any intentional, knowing or reckless act committed by a student, whether individually or in concert with
other persons, against another student, and in which both of the following apply: (a) The act was committed in
connection with an initiation into, an affiliation with or the maintenance of membership in any organization that is
affiliated with an educational institution. (b) The act contributes to a substantial risk of potential physical injury,
mental harm or degradation or causes physical injury, mental harm or personal degradation.
Inappropriate Language - the departure in the use of language from what is normally considered to be acceptable
within the environment of a school or area.
Injury Prone Behavior - intentional, negligent or reckless behavior that has a reasonable possibility of hurting or
damaging oneself or others or the property of others.
Lying - intentionally giving an untrue communication.
Obscene Statements or Materials - statements and materials which an average student, applying contemporary
school standards would find, taken as a whole, appeal to prurient interests and, taken as a whole, lack serious
literary, artistic, political or scientific value. The standard is that of the school community with a recognition that
students are, as a class, younger and more sensitive than the general adult population.
Public Display of Affection - visible affectionate physical contact that exceeds accepted standards of reasonable
public conduct.
Robbery - Using force or threatening to use force to commit a theft or while attempting to commit a crime.
School Threat – Any threat (verbal, written, or electronic) by a person to bomb or use other substances or devices
for the purpose of exploding, burning, causing damage to a school building or school property, or to harm
students or staff.
Sexual Harassment - is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that denies or limits a person’s ability to participate
in or to receive benefits, services, or opportunities in the school’s program. It can include unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favor, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of sexual nature.
Simulated Firearm – Any simulated firearm made of plastic, wood, metal or any other material which is a replica,
facsimile, or toy version of a firearm or any object such as a stick or finger concealed under clothing and is being
portrayed as a firearm.
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Tardiness – arriving to class after the scheduled starting time.
Theft – taking or attempting to take money or property belonging to another person or the school with the intent to
permanently deprive the victim of his or her possessions. Theft includes controlling the property of another with
the intent to deprive the other person of such property, which is commonly referred to as possession of stolen
property.
Threat/Intimidation - verbal, written or physical communications or acts made with the intent or reasonable effect
to inflict fear, injury or damage or to realize personal gain.
Transfer – intentionally or knowingly furnishing, delivering, or giving away to others any illicit drug. Transfer
includes selling an illicit drug to another.
Trespassing/Unauthorized Area - the unauthorized presence of an individual on school property or the
unauthorized presence of an individual in an unauthorized area of school property.
Truancy - absence from an assigned class and/or required school function without a proper and timely excuse.
Vandalism of Personal Property – willful destruction or defacement of personal property.
Vandalism of School Property – willful destruction or defacement of school property.
HAZING POLICY
There shall be no hazing, solicitation to engage in hazing, or aiding and abetting another who is engaged in
hazing of any person enrolled, accepted for or promoted to enrollment, or intending to enroll or be promoted to
schools within twelve (12) calendar months. For purposes of this policy a person as specified above shall be
considered a "student" until graduation, transfer, promotion or withdrawal from the school.
Definitions:
“Hazing” means any intentional, knowing or reckless act committed by a student, whether individually or in
concert with other persons, against another student and in which both of the following apply:
• The act was committed in connection with an initiation into, an affiliation with or the maintenance of membership
in any organization that is affiliated with an educational institution.
• The act contributes to a substantial risk of potential physical injury, mental harm or degradation, or causes
physical injury, mental harm or personal degradation.
“Organization” means an athletic team, association, order, society, corps, cooperative, club, or similar group that
is affiliated with an educational institution and whose membership consists primarily of students enrolled at that
educational institution.
Directions:
It is no defense to a violation of this policy if the victim consented or acquiesced to hazing. In accord with statute,
violations of this policy do not include either of the following:
• Customary athletic events, contests or competitions that are sponsored by an educational institution.
• Any activity or conduct that furthers the goals of a legitimate educational curriculum, a legitimate extracurricular
program or a legitimate military training program. All students, teachers and staff shall take reasonable measures
within the scope of their individual authority to prevent violations of this policy.
Reporting/Complaint Procedure:
Students and others may report hazing to any professional staff member. Professional staff members must report
the incident to the school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor, in writing, with such details as
may have been provided. A failure by a staff member to timely inform the school administrator or next higher
administrative supervisor of a hazing allegation or their observation of an incident of hazing may subject the staff
member to disciplinary action in accord with School policies. The staff member shall preserve the confidentiality
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of those involved, disclosing the incident only to the appropriate school administrator or next higher administrative
supervisor or as otherwise required by law. Any instance of reported or observed hazing which includes possible
child abuse or violations of statutes known to the staff member shall be treated in accord with statutory
requirements and be reported to a law enforcement agency.
A person who complains or reports regarding hazing may complain or report directly to the school administrator or
to a professional staff member. The professional staff member receiving the report/complaint shall retrieve
sufficient detail from the person to complete the form designated for such purpose. At a minimum the
report/complaint shall be put in writing containing the identifying information on the complainant and such
specificity of names, places and times as to permit an investigation to be carried out. When a professional staff
member receives the information, the staff member will transmit a report to the school administrator or supervising
administrator not later than the next school day following the day the staff member receives the report/complaint.
The report/complaint will be investigated by the school administrator or a supervising administrator.
The procedures to be followed are:
• An investigation of the reported incident or activity shall be made within ten (10) school days when school is in
session or within fifteen (15) days during which the school offices are open for business when school is not in
session. Extension of the time line may only be by necessity as determined by the Superintendent.
• The investigator shall meet with the person who reported the incident at or before the end of the time period and
shall discuss the conclusions and actions to be taken as a result of the investigation. Confidentiality of records
and student information shall be observed in the process of making such a report.
• The investigator shall prepare a written report of the findings and a copy of the report shall be provided to the
Superintendent.
All violations of this policy shall be treated in accord with the appropriate procedures and penalties provided for in
School policies related to the conduct and discipline of students, staff, and others.
SEX DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROHIBITED
It is the policy of the Marana Unified School District that there is no discrimination against any student or
employee on the basis of sex. In keeping with that policy, the District will not tolerate sexual harassment by any
of its students. Sexual harassment is a violation of the District's Comprehensive Discipline Policy. The District
considers sexual harassment to be a major offense that can result in disciplinary action.
STUDENT CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS, AND GRIEVANCES
Students may present a complaint or grievance regarding one (1) or more of the following:
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Violation of the student's constitutional rights.
Denial of an equal opportunity to participate in any program or activity for which the student qualifies not
related to the student's individual capabilities.
Discriminatory treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Harassment of the student by another person.
Intimidation by another student.
Bullying by another student.
Concern for the student's personal safety.
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Provided that:
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The topic is not the subject of disciplinary or other proceedings under other policies and regulations of this
District, and
The procedure shall not apply to any matter for which the method of review is prescribed by law, or the
Governing Board is without authority to act.
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The guidelines to be followed are:
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The accusation must be made within thirty (30) calendar days of the time the student knew or should
have known that there were grounds for the complaint/grievance.
The complaint/grievance shall be made only to a school administrator or professional staff member.
The person receiving the complaint will gather information for the complaint form.
All allegations shall be reported on forms with the necessary particulars as determined by the
Superintendent. Forms are available in the school office.
The person receiving the complaint shall preserve the confidentiality of the subject, disclosing it only to
the appropriate school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor or as otherwise required by
law.
Any question concerning whether the complaint/grievance falls within this policy shall be determined by the
Superintendent. Complaints by middle or high school students may be made only by the students on their own
behalf. A parent or guardian may initiate the complaint process on behalf of an elementary school student under
this policy. A parent or guardian who wishes to complain should do so by completing the forms following Policy
KE on Public Concerns and Complaints.
A complaint/grievance may be withdrawn at any time. Once withdrawn, the process cannot be reopened if the
resubmission is longer than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the occurrence of the alleged incident.
False or unproven complaint documentation shall not be maintained.
Retaliatory or intimidating acts against any student who has made a complaint under this policy and its
corresponding regulations, or against a student who has testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an
investigation relating to a complaint or grievance, are specifically prohibited and constitute grounds for a separate
complaint.
Knowingly submitting a false report under this policy shall subject the student to discipline up to and including
suspension or expulsion. Where disciplinary action is necessary pursuant to any part of this policy, relevant
District policies shall be followed.
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STUDENT CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS,
AND GRIEVANCES
COMPLAINT FORM
(To be filed with the school administrator or the administrator's supervisor,
or with a professional staff member who will forward it to the
school administrator or the administrator's supervisor)
Additional pages may be attached if more space is needed.
Please print:
Name________________________________________Date___________________
Address
_______________________________________________________________
Telephone__________________Another phone where you can be reached__________
During the hours of ____________________________________________________
E-mail address
_________________________________________________________
I wish to complain against:
Name of person, school (department), program, or activity
________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________________
Specify your complaint by stating the problem as you see it. Describe the incident, the
participants, the background to the incident, and any attempts you have made to solve the
problem. Be sure to note relevant dates, times, and places.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Date of the action against which you are complaining ____________________
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If there is anyone who could provide more information regarding this, please list name(s),
address(es), and telephone number(s).
Name
Address
Telephone Number
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
The projected solution
Indicate what you think can and should be done to solve the problem. Be as specific as
possible.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
I certify that this information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
___________________________________________ _______________________
Signature of Complainant
Date Signed
___________________________________________
_______________________
Administrator or professional staff member receiving initial complaint
Date initial complaint received
The investigating administrator shall give one (1) copy to the complainant and retain one (1) copy for
the file.
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STUDENT VIOLENCE / HARRASSMENT / INTIMIDATION / BULLYING
The Governing Board of the Marana Unified School District believes it is the right of every student to be educated
in a positive, safe, caring, and respectful learning environment. The Governing Board further believes a school
environment that is inclusive of these traits maximizes student achievement, fosters student personal growth, and
helps a student build a sense of community that promotes positive participation as citizens in society.
To assist in achieving a school environment based on the beliefs of the Governing Board, bullying in any form will
not be tolerated.
Bullying: Bullying may occur when a student or group of students engages in any form of behavior that includes
such acts as intimidation and/or harassment that
has the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student's property, or placing a student in
reasonable fear of harm or damage to property,
is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that the action, behavior, or threat creates an intimidating,
threatening, or abusive environment in the form of physical or emotional harm,
occurs when there is a real or perceived imbalance of power or strength, or
may constitute a violation of law.
Bullying of a student or group of students can be manifested through written, verbal, physical, or emotional means
and may occur in a variety of forms including, but not limited to
verbal, written/printed or graphic exposure to derogatory comments, extortion, exploitation, name calling,
or rumor spreading either directly through another person or group or through cyberbullying,
exposure to social exclusion or ostracism,
physical contact including but not limited to pushing, hitting, kicking, shoving, or spitting, and
damage to or theft of personal property.
Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying is, but not limited to, any act of bullying committed by use of electronic technology
or electronic communication devices, including telephonic devices, social networking and other Internet
communications, on school computers, networks, forums and mailing lists, or other District-owned property, and
by means of an individual's personal electronic media and equipment.
Harassment: Harassment is intentional behavior by a student or group of students that is disturbing or
threatening to another student or group of students. Intentional behaviors that characterize harassment include,
but are not limited to, stalking, hazing, social exclusion, name calling, unwanted physical contact and unwelcome
verbal or written comments, photographs and graphics. Harassment may be related, but not limited to, race,
religious orientation, sexual preference, cultural background, economic status, size or personal appearance.
Harassing behaviors can be direct or indirect and by use of social media.
Intimidation: Intimidation is intentional behavior by a student or group of students that places another student or
group of students in fear of harm of person or property. Intimidation can be manifested emotionally or physically,
either directly or indirectly, and by use of social media.
Students are prohibited from bullying on school grounds, school property, school buses, at school bus stops, at
school sponsored events and activities, and through the use of electronic technology or electronic communication
equipment on school computers, networks, forums, or mailing lists.
Disciplinary action may result for bullying which occurs outside of the school and the school day when such acts
result in a substantial physical, mental, or emotional negative effect on the victim, while on school grounds, school
property, school buses, at school bus stops, or at school sponsored events and activities, or when such act(s)
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interfere with the authority of the school system to maintain order. All suspected violations of law will be reported
to local law enforcement.
Students who believe they are experiencing being bullied or expect another student is bullied should report their
concern to any staff member of the School District. School personnel are to maintain appropriate confidentiality of
the reported information.
Reprisal by any student directed toward a student or employee related to the reporting of a case or a suspected
case of bullying shall not be tolerated, and the individual(s) will be subject to the disciplines set out in applicable
District policies and administrative regulations.
Students found to be bullying others will be disciplined up to and including suspension or expulsion from school.
Knowingly submitting a false report under this policy shall subject the student to discipline up to and including
suspension or expulsion. Where disciplinary action is necessary pursuant to any part of this policy, relevant
District policies shall be followed.
Law enforcement authorities shall be notified any time District officials have a reasonable belief that an incidence
of bullying is a violation of the law.
Support Services
1.
Schools’ open-door environment gives students the opportunity to share concerns and make reports
to building administrators.
2.
Full time school counselor in every school (K-12). The school counseling program:
(a) works to safeguard human rights of student body through classroom lessons, small groups and
individual counseling;
(b) provides numerous prevention and intervention activities reflective of school and student needs;
(c) emphasizes anti-bullying measures through classroom lessons, small groups and individual
counseling;
(d) supports a safe learning environment.
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STUDENT VIOLENCE / HARASSMENT /
INTIMIDATION / BULLYING
COMPLAINT FORM
(To be filed with any School District employee who will
forward this document to the principal or the principal's designee)
Please print:
Name________________________________________Date___________________
Address
____________________________________________________________
Telephone___________________ Another phone where you can be reached____________
During the hours of ________________________________________________
E-mail address
______________________________________________________
I wish to complain against:
Name of person(s) ______________________________________________________
Specify your complaint by stating the problem as you see it. Describe the incident, the
participants, the background to the incident, and any attempts you have made to solve the
problem. Be sure to include all relevant dates, times, and places. Additional pages may be
attached if necessary.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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MATRIX - GRADES K-6
Infraction
First Occurrence
Continued
Occurrence
Injury Prone Behavior
Fighting
Endangerment
Assault
Aggravated Assault **
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
ISS/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
Det/Expulsion
Det/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
Tobacco: Use/Possession/Share/Transfer
Alcohol: Use, Possession and/or Share**
Alcohol: Transfer or Intent to Transfer**
Solicitation of Illicit Drug
Illicit Drug: Use/Possession and/or Share **
Illicit Drug: Transfer or Intent to Transfer **
Improperly Used Substance/Item - Use, Possession
and/or Share
Improperly Used Substance/Item - Transfer or Intent to
Transfer
Reprimand/S.Susp
S.Susp/L.Susp
L.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/L.Susp
S.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
Reprimand/L.Susp
S.Susp/L.Susp
L.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Det/L.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Det/L.Susp
Det/L.Susp
Det/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
Expulsion
Expulsion
N/A
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Det/L.Susp
Reprimand/Expulsion
Reprimand/L.Susp
Reprimand/L.Susp
Det/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/L.Susp
Reprimand/L.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Det/L.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/L.Susp
Reprimand/Expulsion
Reprimand/Expulsion
Reprimand/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
Reprimand/S.Susp
Det/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Det/L.Susp
ISS/L.Susp
Det/L.Susp
Reprimand/L.Susp
Aggression
1
2
3
4
5
Alcohol/Tobacco/Drugs
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7
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9
10
11
12
13
Arson
14 Structure or Property
15 Occupied Structure**
Attendance Policy Violation
16 Tardy
17 Truancy
Harassment, Threat and Intimidation
18 Bullying
19 Harassment, Nonsexual
20 Hazing
21 Threatening or Intimidating
22 Harassment of School Employee
Kidnapping
23 Kidnapping **
Homicide
24 Homicide **
Policy Violation
25 Aiding and Abetting
26 Defiance/Non-Compliance
27 Disrespect
28 Disruption
29 Dress Code Violation
30 Gambling
31 Inappropriate Language
32 Lying, Cheating, Forgery, or Plagiarism
33 Parking Lot/Driving Violation
34 Public Display of Affection
35 Technology, Improper Use Of
36 Trespassing/Unauthorized Area
School Threats
37 Fire Alarm Misuse **
38 Bomb Threat **
39 Chemical or Biological Threat **
40 Other School Threat
Sexual Offenses
41 Sexual Harassment without Contact
42 Sexual Harassment with Contact
43 Indecent Exposure or Public Sexual Indecency
44 Pornography/Obscene Material
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Sexual Abuse/Sexual Conduct with a Minor/Child
45 Molestation **
46 Sexual Assault (Rape) **
Theft and Other Property Offenses
47 Theft (includes possession of stolen property)
48 Extortion
49 Burglary/Breaking and Entering (2nd & 3rd Degree)
50 Burglary (1st Degree) **
51 Robbery
52 Armed Robbery **
Vandalism
53 Vandalism/Criminal Damage of Personal Property
54 Vandalism/Criminal Damage of School Property
Weapons and Dangerous
Items
55 Firearms (including Destructive Devices) **
56 Other Weapons **
57 Dangerous Items
58 Simulated Firearm
** Reported to Law Enforcement
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Reprimand/L.Susp
L.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
Expulsion
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
S.Susp/L.Susp
S.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/L.Susp
S.Susp/Expulsion
Reprimand/L.Susp
Det/L.Susp
S.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
L.Susp/Expulsion
Reprimand/S.Susp
Reprimand/S.Susp
Det/L.Susp
ISS/Expulsion
Expulsion
Reprimand/L.Susp
Reprimand/Expulsion
Reprimand/Expuls.
N/A
Reprimand/Expulsion
Reprimand/Expulsion
S.Susp/Expulsion
GENERAL SAFETY & BEHAVIOR INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY CODE:
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Start for school early enough to arrive at school without rushing.
Cross, when possible, at intersections protected by adult or school safety patrol.
DO NOT APPROACH OR ENTER STRANGE AUTOMOBILES.
GO DIRECTLY TO SCHOOL OR HOME BEFORE BEGINNING PLAY.
Students who ride bicycles to school are expected to use the bike path instead of traveling
through the parking lot. Bike helmets are necessary for safety. Always walk your bike while on
campus.
Park bike in bike rack. Always lock your bike in the bike rack.
Obey playground safety rules. (See p.52)
No item should be brought or made that could be used as a weapon; i.e., slingshots, toy guns,
pocketknives, etc.
Walk on campus, at all times, when not in P.E. or recess.
Food, candy and gum are not allowed anywhere on campus other than the cafeteria, unless
students are supervised. These items can be unsafe during recess, and gum can cause
damage to carpets, furniture and clothing. Please help us maintain our campus as a place of
pride.
Items inappropriate for the school setting, unless specifically approved by teachers or
Administrators include: all trading cards; electronic games or devices; portable radios, CD
players, iPods; roller skates, skateboards; spray bottles, whether aerosol or pump (such
as hair spray, laser pointers, etc.)
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
At Ironwood, we have set a goal to create a learning environment in which our students feel safe, secure, and
happy, one that is conducive to all children learning to their maximum potential. In an effort to achieve this goal,
we are implementing a Positive Behavior Support plan which provides clear expectations for positive behavior in
all areas of our campus; recognition for students who demonstrate these qualities and behaviors; and consistent,
clearly stated consequences for inappropriate behavior. These expectations are outlined in the HOWL Code on
page 53.
We view teaching our students to be responsible, respectful school citizens as a cooperative endeavor that
involves the Ironwood staff, our students, and their parents. We ask that parents discuss these rules with their
children and support our efforts to enforce them consistently. In addition to learning these guidelines for
appropriate behavior, our students will be taught strategies for problem solving and conflict management. They
will also discuss how to develop the life skills that will enable them to contribute positively to our school and the
greater community.
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PLAYGROUND RULES
Playground Etiquette
 Show respect to students, adults and property
 Show 1st time obedience – no back talk
 No name calling, arguing or foul language
 All people are invited to play in a game with a school ball
 Line up immediately when you hear the signal
 Do your part to make Ironwood a kind, safe and great-looking school
Swings
 Swing facing west
 No bailing out
 No twisting or side to side
 Students waiting should give a 100 Coyote count before their turn
Teeter Todder
 No Bouncing
 No feet up on the bar
 Students waiting should give a 100 Coyotes count before their turn
Play Master
 One direction on the monkey bars
 One hand on the bar if hanging upside down
 Slide feet first
 No sitting on the bridge
 No tag games on the Play Master
Chin Up Bars
 No sitting on the chin up bars
Trees
 No climbing trees
Football
 Only two handed touch, no rough play or blocking
 Students violating the rule will lose the privilege of playing
Basketball
 6th Graders are to get first choice of taller baskets
 No holding basketball courts. The first group of students with a basketball gets the court.
 If there are only a few students on separate courts playing knockout they are to combine the game to free
you a court if needed.
 When a ball is tied up by two players, a jump ball will be called with alternating possessions.
 Students are to play half court if all four courts are needed.
 If constant aggressive and rough play occurs, an aide may remove that individual
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Ironwood Elementary “Coyote Code” H.O.W.L.
Learning Areas
Classroom / Library /
Computer Lab
Have respect
and be kind
Listen
carefully
follow directions
Wait your turn to speak
Keep hands and feet to
yourself
Always walk
Use materials and
equipment properly
Work it out
Live responsibly
Walk, clean-up after
yourself, raise your hand
to be excused, always be
respectful of the aides
Respect monitors and
each other
Follow playground rules
Respect the Quiet Zone
Be self-governed
Before telling an
adult/teacher try to:
Talk It Out
Bus
Respect the drivers
Use kind words and
actions
Be self-governed
Play safely
Before telling an
adult/teacher try to:
Enter “IN” slowly on the
left
Buckle up
Keep floor clean, raise
hand to be excused
Keep hands, feet, and
objects to yourself
Exit “OUT” slowly on the
left
Face forward
Treat others kindly
Be a good role model
Lead by example
Talk It Out
Help others to make wise
choices
Help others to make wise
choices
Be here – Be ready
Follow game rules
Use good table manners
Stay on Task
Ask to leave the
playground
Keep the cafeteria clean
Know your plans ahead of
time
Be self-governed
Bathrooms
Have respect
and be kind
Cafeteria
and Follow the Playground
rules of Healthy Play
Use inside voices
Obey the first
time
Playground
Respect privacy
Respect Mr. Larry
Vandalism hurts!
Lead by Example
Lead by Example
Common Areas / Quiet
Zones
Be aware of those around
you
Assembly
Listen and watch quietly
Respond or participate
Walk and use a quiet voice appropriately
Be on time
Find your seat quickly
Entering School and
Leaving School
Respect front office
staff
Use quiet voices
Put paper in trash can
Obey the first
time
Work it out
Live responsibly
Keep bathroom clean
Always walk
Follow instruction
Always walk
Wash hands with soap
Stay to the right
Wait to be dismissed
Cross only with adult
Put towels in trash can
Watch where you are
going
Keep hands, feet and
objects to yourself
Report problems
Line up peacefully
Talk It Out
Be self-governed
Lead by example
Cooperate with the people
you are sitting by
Flush
Go directly to
destination
Stay on sidewalks
Listen and watch quietly
Go directly to your
destination
Conserve – use less
Put paper in trash can
Return directly to class
Maintain quiet zones
your
Lead by Example
Be self-governed
What does the HOWL Code look like? What does it sound like?
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FOOD SERVICE
The Marana Unified School District participates in the National School Meal Program. All meals meet the federal
meal pattern and nutrition standards based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Food Services
Department accomplishes this by offering a variety of fruits and vegetables daily on the food bar, as well as whole
grains. The menu is planned to meet the specific calorie limits to ensure age-appropriate meals for grades K-5, 68 and 9-12.
Breakfast and lunch are served daily. Students may purchase breakfast for $1.00 and lunch for $2.05.
My Lunchtray – online interactive menu
Simple and fast access to the menu is provided by the interactive online menu-My Lunchtray. My Lunchtray
provides District-wide lunch, breakfast, and snack menus which can be viewed in English or Spanish. My
Lunchtray shows the menu for each month and provides nutrient and allergy information specific to each item. All
information provided by My Lunchtray can be printed; including the menu and the nutrient and allergy information.
To access My Lunchtray, visit the Food Service website at www.maranausd.org/food or directly at
www.maranausd.nutrislice.com. My Lunchtray can also be accessed by tablet and smartphone so don’t forget to
bookmark the page for daily reference!
Meal Loan Policy
Food Service must maintain a responsible financial approach to remain self-supporting. Extending lunch loans to
all students in the District can unduly burden the program. The District has adopted the following policy related to
Meal Loans:
Students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Students at this level will always be given a breakfast and lunch. Parents are responsible for repaying all monies
loaned to them by the District for their child’s meals.
Students in Grades Nine through Twelve
Students at these levels are allowed no meal loans.
Free/Reduced Meals
Your Child May Be Eligible for Free or Reduced Price School Meals!
Apply Online Today by visiting the Food Services Website at www.maranausd.org/food. The process is SAFE,
SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE any time on any computer with web access. A household can apply for
meal benefits at any time. It is recommended to apply online or via the paper Household Application and submit
prior to the first day of school every year.
Free meals are available for families which:
 Currently receive benefits from SNAP, TANF or Food Distribution on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
 Qualify based on household income.
 Student is a foster child under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court.
On-Line Payments
The District also provides parents with a convenient, easy and secure online prepayment service
www.MySchoolBucks.com. This website allows parents to deposit money into their child’s meal account at any
time. There is no charge to parents to set up an account and utilize the website’s features; there is a small
convenience fee to deposit funds into students’ meal account.
Services provided by My School Bucks:
 The ability to put money on student’s account for future food purchases.
 The convenience of making on-line payments.
 The ability to view child’s lunch meal account balance anytime.
 Automatic low balance email notifications. Parents are able to establish school meal balance amounts in
order to receive email alerts if the account balance falls below the established amount. .
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Ala Carte Items
Meal loans are not extended to a la carte items such as milk, bottled water, or other food items made available for
purchase. The student must have enough money on their account or cash to purchase the selected items.
WELLNESS POLICY INFORMATION
BACKGROUND
On June 22, 2006, the Marana Unified School District Governing Board passed Policy J-4950, Student Wellness.
The Federal Government now requires that all districts participating in the National School Lunch program
establish a local wellness policy that addresses, at a minimum:
 Nutrition Guidelines
 Nutrition Education
 Physical Activity
 Other School-Based Activities
 Evaluation of the Wellness Program
 Parent, Community and Staff Involvement
In addition, Arizona Revised Statute 15-242 requires the Arizona Department of Education to develop and monitor
the Arizona Nutrition Standards, which apply to all foods and beverages sold in vending machines, snack bars, a
la carte, fundraisers, and school events during the normal school day in grades K-8.
NUTRITION EDUCATION
Nutrition education shall focus on students’ eating behaviors, based on theories and methods proven effective by
research and be consistent with state and MUSD health education standards. This includes age-appropriate
nutritional knowledge, nutrition related skills, and assessment of one’s own personal eating habits.
NUTRITION GUIDELINES
All foods and beverages made available on campus during the school day to all students are to be consistent with
the Arizona Nutrition Standards and the Secretary of Agriculture. Approval is required to ensure that the foods
served meet the requirements of the District's nutrition policy and regulation (i.e., all foods served fit in a healthy
diet and contribute to the development of lifelong healthy eating habits for the District's students).
The Arizona Nutrition Standards are not applicable to classroom parties. However, one of the objectives of the
law is to provide a learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors. Therefore, the
District encourages food items provided to students for classroom parties be consistent with the Arizona Nutrition
Standards.
All food provided for students during the school day for classroom parties, celebrations, fund-raisers, rewards,
and school events must be purchased from a licensed Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
retailer, and must be in the original container.
HACCP REGULATIONS
All prepared food provided for students during the school day for classroom parties, celebrations, fundraisers,
rewards, and school events must be purchased from a licensed HACCP retailer, and must be in the original
container. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) is a management system in which food safety is
addressed through the control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production,
procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the finished product.
Grocery stores, restaurants and all commercial food preparation companies are required to follow HACCP
regulations for food preparation. Food prepared in a private home may not be served to students.
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SCHOOL BASED ACTIVITIES – Classroom Parties
The Arizona Nutritional Standards are not applicable to classroom parties. However, one of the objectives of the
law is to provide a learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors. Therefore, the
District encourages food items provided to students for classroom parties be consistent with the Arizona Nutrition
Standards.
Transportation Department
Dispatch Office: 682-4766
Hours (School Days):
5:30 am – 6:30 pm Monday-Friday
The Marana Unified School District covers 550 square miles with school buses providing safe,
dependable, and efficient transportation in support of world class education for tomorrow's leaders.
District busses are equipped with cameras that monitor activity on the busses through both audio and
video recording. By riding on a District bus, a student acknowledges and consents to the audio and video
recording of any activity or conversation to which the student is a party on the bus. By permitting a
student to ride on a District bus, the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) acknowledge and consent to the
audio and video recording of any activity or conversation to which the student is a party on the bus.
Like you, our desire is your child’s safety from the moment they leave your home in the morning
until they return safely that afternoon. This can best be achieved by working together. You can
help by discussing with your child a few simple but effective precautions concerning their time away
from home.
Precautions
These precautions include making sure you and your child knows the following:
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The walking route to take to and from the bus stop and the proper behavior en route
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The safety precautions and appropriate conduct to be maintained at the bus stop and on
the bus, including use of safety belts
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The correct bus route number
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What to do if the bus is more than 15 minutes late
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Carry school ID at all times
In addition, it is critical that your child always boards and departs the bus at the correct stop as
known and approved by you. A signed note from the parent/guardian is required for a student to
ride a different bus or to get off at a different stop. The note must be given to school staff who will
then issue a bus pass for the student to provide for the bus driver. Children should be at the bus
stop 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time.
Although we hope it will never be necessary for your family to be concerned with violations of bus
rules, you and your child should be aware of the discipline procedures designed to correct
problems. Please take a few moments to go over these rules. The consequences of inappropriate
behavior or actions on the bus are fully explained in the Student Code of Conduct.
Please note: incidents involving major violations described in the student code of conduct may
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result in a suspension of riding privileges; students may also be charged for any damage caused to
the bus and/or for the cleaning of graffiti from the bus.
Bus stops are reviewed carefully on an ongoing basis for safety and effectiveness. As per state
requirements, bus stops may be no closer than a minimum of 600 feet and may be subject to other
state, district or homeowner association guidelines.
By working together we can safeguard your child from potential hazards associated with all aspects
of transportation, both on and off the bus. We hope you and your child have a productive and safe
year.
BUS SAFETY PROGRAM
Arriving at bus stop:
 Leave home in good time so that you will arrive at the pickup point five minutes before the school bus is scheduled to
arrive.
 If other students are waiting at the bus stop, get in line without pushing or crowding and stay off the roadway.
Crossing the roadway:
 If you must cross the road, walk to a point about ten (10) feet in front of bus but do not cross until you can see that the
driver has indicated that it is safe to do so.
 As you cross the road, look continuously to the right and left. At an intersection, look in all directions.
 Cross at right angles. Never cross the highway diagonally.
 Walk briskly across the road, but do not run.
Boarding the bus:
 Line up in single file parallel to the roadway, with younger students in front, so they can board first.
 Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to get on board.
 Board the bus quickly but without crowding or pushing.
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Never run on the bus, as the steps or floor may be slippery, especially in wintertime. Place your foot squarely on
the step, not on the edge, and use the handrail.
 Be particularly careful if you are carrying books or parcels, as it is difficult to see the steps and to hold the handrail.
 Go directly to your seat and sit straight, well to the back of the seat, and face the front of the bus.
Conduct on the bus: Please note that each driver is required to assign a specific seat to each student. Generally
kindergarten students are assigned to sit in the first few rows of seats. Other students may sit with friends, but may
be re-assigned to another seat if conduct does not meet expectations
 Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
 No eating or drinking (other than water) is permitted on the bus
 Remain seated throughout the trip, and leave your seat only when the bus has reached its destination and comes to a
complete stop.
 Keep your belongings on your lap or put them under the seat. Musical instruments must not occupy space required for
seating of other students.
 Keep the aisle clear.
 Avoid doing anything that might disturb or interfere with the driver. Refrain from loud or boisterous talking or yelling.
 Aerosol sprays, perfumes, etc. must be kept secure and unopened during the bus ride.
 Never stick hands, arms, head, or feet out of the windows of the bus.
 Do not throw anything within the bus or out of a window.
 Do not touch the emergency door or exit controls or any of the bus safety equipment.
 Do not discard trash in the bus.
 Follow the directions and instructions of the school bus driver.
Prohibited items:
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Tobacco is not allowed in a school bus.
Alcoholic beverages shall not be carried in a school bus.
Insects, reptiles, or other animals shall not be transported in a school bus. [A.A.C. R17-9-104]
No weapon, explosive device, harmful drug, or chemical shall be transported in a school bus.
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 No skateboards, glass items, or balloons will be allowed in the school bus.
Exiting the bus:
 Remain seated until the bus has reached its destination and comes to a complete stop.
 Do not push or crowd when leaving the bus.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
COMMUNITY USE OF THE PLAYGROUND
In order for our children to have a clean and safe place to play, please follow these guidelines:
1.
Pets are not allowed on playgrounds. (Stray dogs on campus are reported to the
Pima County Animal Control to be picked up).
2.
Bikes and motorbikes are not allowed on the playgrounds.
Please note that our kindergarten playground is not open to the public.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
We provide after school classes at different times throughout the year. We have an interest in providing activities
that will enrich our curriculum and allow students to remain on campus longer in the afternoon. When such
classes are available, you will be sent appropriate information and registration forms.
Many thanks to the members of the Ironwood community who support our endeavors
on behalf of the wonderful children and families we serve.
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