School Operations and Policies

Building Accountability Committee (BAC)

Each school has an accountability committee to assist the principal and staff in the planning/accountability process aimed at producing a quality educational program for each student in the school.  The committee meets monthly and is composed of the principal, staff members, parents, and other community members.

The school principal, as the instructional leader of the school, is the key person in building level accountability and the improvement process.  Key elements of committee involvement include: 1) an effective planning process, 2) wide involvement, and 3) disclosure/reporting of results.  The focus is on improvement more than maintenance and on achievable priorities rather than comprehensiveness.

Colorado’s Accountability/Accreditation program is important because it enhances local control by allowing the local district to determine its own goals, priorities, plans, evaluation procedures, and expectations for quality educational programs in a partnership arrangement with the state Department of Education.

Under Colorado accreditation regulations, each school building must develop action plans for school improvement based upon district priorities unique to each individual building.

BAC/PTO Meetings 

The Building Accountability Committee (BAC) and the Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) will meet Second Monday of the month.

Meetings are held in the library at 3:30 PM

We sincerely hope you join us!

Change of Address

Should your present address or telephone number change, please notify the school office immediately (970-867-5460).

Children Leaving the Building

Students will not be allowed to leave the building during school hours unless checked out through the school office by the parent or guardian. Students will not be dismissed from the classroom until the parent or guardian arrives at the school.  If you need another adult to pick up a student during school hours, please notify the office ahead of time. This is necessary as we work to protect the safety and well-being of all students. Adults who are not listed on infinite campus under that student will NOT be allowed to pick up the student.

Classroom Visitation

You are encouraged to visit your child’s class at any time.  Please contact the school office to make arrangements for a visitation.  Children will not be allowed to visit unless accompanied by an adult.

Dropping Off/Picking Up Students

Parents who drop off students and/or pick them up at school are asked to use the drive through area of the parking lot, staying in the designated “SINGLE FILE LINE”.  There is NO LEFT TURN coming out of the parking lot area at any time.  Children arriving at school before 7:30 in the morning will wait outside the building (unless participating in the breakfast program).  There is no outside supervision provided before 7:30 a.m.  Children will wait outside unless the temperature with wind chill drops below 20 degrees.  During very cold weather students will wait in the gym until 7:30 a.m.

Electronic Devices

Use of electronic communication devices in school situations disrupts and interferes with the educational process.  Students are encouraged not to bring electronic devices to school.  This includes cell phones, iPods, CD players, digital cameras, Game Boys, etc.   If your child does bring an electronic communication device, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the device is turned off and out of sight when on the school property.   We do have phones in every classroom.  The district shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of electronic communication devices brought onto school property.  

Expenses

Occasionally fees are required for field trips.  Students who damage or lose school-owned textbooks, Chromebooks or other items will be expected to pay for replacement. This is important not only to teach responsibility, but also to assure ample supplies for the following year’s students.

Leaving School Grounds

Students may leave the school grounds only if their parents have checked them out through the school office.  This includes going home for lunch.  Because taking students away from class results in lost learning time for the student, we ask that parents keep such instances to a minimum.  Students may at times go on walking field trips under the supervision of school staff.  Usually, notification of such trips will be sent home, but signed permission slips will not be requested.  Written permission will be required for all bus or out of town trips.

Lost and Found 

A “Lost and Found” for articles of clothing is located on the stage.  Small items and lost money are to be turned in to the school secretary.  If a child finds an item that is potentially dangerous, a faculty member must be notified. 

Parking

We request that parents who park in the parking lot use the designated crosswalks.  DO NOT walk across the parking lot during pick up or drop off times.  This sets a bad example that in turn jeopardized the safety of children.

Retention Policy

Please see District Policy information on our website ~ fortmorgank12.com.

Web Site

The Morgan County School District Re-3 website can be found at fortmorgank12.com.  Here you will find school menus, upcoming events, and other useful information.