Parent Quick Reference - Francone Elementary School

Francone Elementary Student-Parent Reference Guide
11250 Perry Rd. Houston, TX 77064—281.897.4519—http://francone.cfisd.net
WHO CAN HELP YOU?
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
 TARDIES—Students arriving after 8:45 AM
are considered tardy. Parents will need to
park and walk their child inside to sign
them in for the day.
 ABSENCES—Attendance is taken at 10:00
AM. Students who leave school prior to the
10 AM roll time, or students arriving at 10
AM or after, are marked absent for the
entire day. If your child is absent, please
send a doctor’s note within 3 days for the
absence to be excused.
 EARLY DEPARTURE—If you need to pick up
your child prior to dismissal time, please
send a note in the morning stating the time
and reason your child needs to leave. We
will make every effort to have your child in
the front office at the requested time. The
person picking up the child must be on the
student’s emergency card and show their
driver’s license. If an early departure note
is not sent, please anticipate delays.
 INCLEMENT WEATHER—Inclement weather
(heavy rain, lightning) will be determined at
3:45 PM. Please ensure your child’s Rainy
Day transportation designation is on the
file with the front office.
SCHOOL HOURS:
8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
SCHOOL COLORS:
Blue & Gold
SCHOOL MASCOT:
Falcon
Homeroom Teacher
First Contact
281-897-4512
Nurse
Dalal Saad
281-897-4515
Counselor
Yalonda Gatson
281-897-3886
Diagnostician
Katrina Tulod
281-897-4516
Cafeteria Manager
Shirley Harris
281-897-4521
Registrar/Attendance
Diane Huffman
281-897-4560
Administrative Secretary
Heather Harmann
281-897-4498
Principal’s Secretary
Penny Dodson
281-897-4699
Assistant Principal
PK, K, 4
Melissa Martin
281-517-2947
Assistant Principal
PK, PPCD, 2, 3
Renee Silliman
281-517-2948
Dr. Mark Simmons
281-897-4534
Dr. Tonya Goree
281-897-4699
Assistant Principal
PK, 1, 5
Principal
CONTACT INFORMATION:
In case of an emergency, it is vital that we
are able to contact you. Please keep phone
numbers and addresses up to date in the
office at all times. Changes may be made in
person at the front office or by sending a
note with your child.
BIRTHDAYS
Student birthdays are acknowledged at school
during morning announcements. Due to State
regulations, cakes, food, favors, etc. are not
allowed for any special occasion, exceptions:
party days. Treats may be purchased from the
cafeteria with 5 days’ notice.
Due to Privacy Act, homeroom lists may not be
provided to individuals. Students may not
distribute invitations to personal parties at
school, unless an unaddressed invitation for
every child in the class is provided to the teacher.
The delivery of gifts such as flowers, balloons,
etc. is prohibited.
Personal Items:
To prevent classroom disruptions,
we ask that students refrain from
bringing personal items to school,
including, but not limited to: toys,
cameras, trading cards, stuffed
animals, etc. Electronic devices
such as eReaders, iPods, etc. must
have a signed permission slip and
get prior approval from
administration. All cell
phone/electronic devices must be
powered off and secured in the
student’s backpack, unless they
are being used for instructional
purposes approved by his/her
teacher.
Buying & Selling Items:
Students are not permitted to buy
or sell any items at school except
for Francone sponsored activities
and events.
Medication Policy
STUDENTS MAY NOT TRANSPORT ANY PRESCRIPTION OR NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION TO OR FROM SCHOOL.
All medicine, including cough drops and medicated lip balm, must be brought to the clinic in the original container by the
parent/guardian or responsible adult.
Non-prescription medications will be given to students when necessary only upon receiving a written request with specific
instructions from the parent/guardian.
Prescription medication must be in the original container properly labeled with the child’s name, name of medication and
dosage directions.
CODE OF CONDUCT
For more information regarding any District policies, please refer to the Student Handbook/Code of Conduct, available
online at www.cfisd.net . A paper copy of the handbook is also available at the front office for viewing.
SCHOOL VISITATIONS:
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL: All students may enter the building at 8:25 a.m. Students should not be dropped
off prior to that time as there is not adult supervision for them.
DEPARTURE/TRANSPORTATION CHANGES: If a child’s end of day transportation needs to be
changed, the parent/guardian must send a handwritten note with the date of change and a
signature. Emails are not an allowable form of communication for transportation changes.
No changes in your child’s after school transportation will be made after 3:15 p.m. ALL
changes in dismissal procedures must be made in writing and turned in to the front office.
There is no supervision for students who remain after 4:00 p.m. unless they are participating
in an after school event. For information about CFISD’s before school/after school child care
program, contact Club Rewind at 281-807-8900.
BUS RIDERS: A student may not ride the bus other than the assigned bus, except in
emergency situations. A request to ride a different bus must be made in writing in advance,
and brought to the front office for approval by an administrator. It is the practice of CFISD
that no Pre-K or Kindergarten students will be dropped off at a bus stop unless a responsible
caretaker is available to receive them. When one is not available, the child will be brought
back to school and a parent will be called to pick up the child from school.
CAR RIDER DROP-OFF: All car riders must go through the car rider line in the main parking
lot of the school. Parents needing to come inside should park in the lot and check-in at the
front office.
CAR RIDER PICK-UP: Parents will be given a tag to place in the front window of the car for
identification purposes when picking up students. Parents must stay in car and go through
the car rider line. Parents are NOT permitted to walk up and take a child form the car rider
line.
WALKERS & BIKE RIDERS: All walkers & bike riders enter the school through the front doors,
and are released from the back door next to the bike racks. No Pre-K or Kindergarten students
will be released from this door without an adult there to receive them. Bike riders must walk
their bikes while on school property, both
to andCODE
from school.
DRESS
Appropriate dress and grooming are an important factor in the safe and orderly operation of
schools. Students are not to wear clothing that is tight, loose, sagging, baggy, revealing,
spaghetti-strap, backless, low cut or short. The full district dress code can be found in the
Student Handbook. Francone’s specific guidelines include:
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Pants must be worn at the waist or upper hip and must not reveal underclothing.
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Shorts/Skirts/Dresses must be no more than 4” above the knee.
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Tops must not reveal underclothing, midsection, back, chest, or cleavage.
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Shoes must be either tennis shoes or shoes with closed toes and heels (no sandals, jellys,
flip-flops, pool shoes; heels higher than 1” or shoes without a back).
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Head Coverings – No type of head covering may be worn unless for religious or medical
purposes, or on days designated by administration.
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Ear Piercings must not detract from the learning environment or present a safety or
health hazard. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.
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Tattoos – Permanent or temporary tattoos must be covered at all times.
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Hair must be well groomed, neat and clean at all times; hair style/color must not detract
from the learning and school environment.
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Backpacks - Rolling backpacks are not allowed.
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clubs requires
Students may be removed from clubs at any point at the discretion of teachers and
administrators.
Tutoring: Consistent attendance is critical. Please adhere to the following guidelines:
AM-Morning tutoring begins at 7:55. Students may not arrive late to tutoring as this creates a
disruption to the learning process.
PM-Students will be invited to participate in after school tutorials on an as needed basis. Any
change to a child’s permission to attend tutorials must be done in writing.
We welcome your visits to Francone. For the safety of
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HOMEWORK
Homework is a way for children to practice what they
have learned in class. The amount/type of assignments
will vary based on the subject and/or grade level. We
strongly encourage that your child reads 15-35 minutes
nightly because the continual practice of reading helps
in all subject areas. We also encourage students to
practice math facts daily. Please partner with the school
to ensure that your child completes his/her homework.