HARRY S.

TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mission Statement:

The Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Community Partners of

Harry S. Truman Elementary School will,
in a safe and nurturing environment,
prepare all students with the skills needed for life
in the New Millennium to be responsible
and productive citizens on our Island
and in our Global Community.
ESLERs
(Expected Schoolwide Learning Results)

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Eagles engage in academic excellence.

Attain a positive attitude toward learning.
Goal driven.
Life-long learners.
Excellent solution seekers and decision makers.
Skilled in technology.

HAFA ADAI and WELCOME!

The Faculty, Staff, and I hope you had a wonderful and joyous summer break with a lot of
memories to cherish. We look forward to a new year of many successful events and activities
from our students. We will celebrate every small step as well as the large leaps towards our
goal, which is to raise student achievement.
Our primary GOAL is to provide quality education to all our students. As partners in
education, we invite you to work hand-in-hand with us to ensure that your child receives the
best educational and social experiences that we can provide. This year will be our First year
implementing the Common Core State Standards and the teachers look forward to working
together with this curriculum.
In this PLANNER you will find information that will acquaint you with most of our School
Operational Procedures. Please read the information with your child/children and emphasize
the importance of safety and following the School Discipline Plan. When Home and School are
partners, children learn best. We welcome your suggestions and solicit your support as we
start a new school year.
Our goal for is to provide all students with learning experiences that enable them to attain
reading proficiency at or above grade and to maintain that success throughout the elementary
and middle school grades.
The Faculty, Staff and I look forward to working alongside with you to make this the best year
for child. Should you have questions or concerns please call the school to speak to me or call
for an appointment.
Please sign the Acknowledgement Letter attached and have your child return it to his/her
Homeroom Teacher as an indicator that you have read and discussed the handbook with your
child.
Dangkolo na si Yuos Maase!

CHRISTINE TERLAJE
Principal

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7:00 a.m.

School Opens

7:45 - 8:00

Teachers Report to Workstation (Classrooms)

Students Report to Home Room

8:00

Tardy Bell

8:00 9:00

1st Instructional Block

9:00 10:00

2nd Instructional Block

10:00 - 10:15

Recess (ALL)

10:15 11:15

3rd Instructional Block

11:15 11:45

4th Instructional Block (Intermediate)

11:15 - 12:00

Lunch (Primary)

11:45 - 12:30

Lunch (Intermediate)

12:00 - 12:30

4th Instructional Block (Primary)

12:30 2:00

5th Instructional Block (ALL)

2:00

Dismissal

2:00

A.S.P.I.R.E. (Students report to Cafeteria)

Kindergarten has a different schedule except for Recess and Lunch.

Chamorro Classes will be scheduled within the Content Areas.
Library Classes will be scheduled within the Content Areas.

Responsibilities for the Student Planner.

TEACHER

Issue one planner free of charge for each student.

Write homework on the chalkboard.
Review planner daily for parent messages.
Communicate with parents via the School Planner.
Check and initial planner daily.
Use planner to communicate with other school personnel.

STUDENT

Take care of School Planner- Keep it neat!

Bring the planner home and back to school daily.
Copy daily, assignments from the chalkboard.
Complete assignments.
Show parents and have them initial planner daily.
Absent students must ask teacher for all missed assignments.
Student must complete all missing assignments.

PARENT

Review planner daily.

Discuss homework with your child(ren).
Write any concern or messages for the teacher
Initial planner daily to acknowledge all assignments and teacher messages.

SCHOOL HOURS
The regular elementary school day begins at 8:oo a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. a total of six (6) hours daily. Five (5)
hours are allotted for classroom instruction and one (1) hour for recess and lunch combined.
CAMPUS HOURS
a. Campus opens at 7:00 a.m. Students are not allowed on campus before 7:00 a.m.
b. Parents/Guardians picking up their children are permitted inside the gates at 2:15. Students waiting for their ride
home must leave the campus no later than 2:20 p.m. The school is not liable after 2:20 p.m. (Unless participating in
a sanctioned activity.)
CLOSED CAMPUS
Harry S. Truman Elementary School is a closed campus. This means that students may not leave the school or its
grounds at any time without the permission of the principal or his/her designees. (This includes before school begins
and after school while waiting for the bus/your ride. You must stay within designated areas on campus during break
and lunch periods.) A parent or guardian must sign a student out in the office. All other visitors must report to the
Main Office.
VISITORS
Parents are encouraged to visit the school. A visit gives you an opportunity to learn about the school program, its
practices and its goals. Students are not allowed at any time without administrative approval to bring brothers or
sisters, relatives, or friends to school with them. When you visit the school, you must check in at the school gate and
leave your picture identification (drivers license or I.D. badge) with the assigned school personnel before proceeding
to the school office to obtain a VISITORS PASS badge. The VISITORS PASS badge must be worn at all times while
on campus. Please drop off the VISITORS PASS badge at the office upon completion of your visit. Your picture
identification will then be returned at the school gate. During these visits, parents are requested not to hold any
conference with the teacher, but to schedule a conference for after school.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/TELEPHONE NUMBERS/COURT DOCUMENTS
For emergency purpose, parents MUST inform the office immediately of any change of address, telephone numbers,
and list of authorized adults to care for the child if parent cannot be contacted. The office must be informed of any
court documents on restraining orders and child custody.
STUDENT ATTIRE
School Uniforms are mandated by Board Policy. The school is implementing the shirt part of the uniform. Uniforms
are to be used daily unless pre-approved by school administrator For health and safety reasons, children are not
allowed to wear zories, open sandals or high heeled shoes or any shoes with wheels. Clothing that expose too much
of the body are not recommended (bareback blouses, spaghetti straps, short blouses that reveal female navels), short
shorts or skirts. Loose wearing pants or shorts that reveal undergarments are also not recommended. Parents will be
notified if student attire becomes a problem and would have to provide another set of clothing/uniform that same
day. Expensive jewelry should not be worn to school. The school will not be responsible for expensive personal items.
No electronic toys, gadgets, or weapons of any kind will be allowed on campus.
REGISTRATION AND WITHDRAWAL
To register your child please make available:
1. Original Birth Certificate.
2. Up-to-date shot record and a Physical Exam.
3. A copy of the childs grade card if transferring from an off-island school, private school or
another public school on island.
4. Residence Verification (can be obtained from the Santa Rita Mayors Office)

To withdraw your child from school:

Please inform the school at least one week in advance before the withdrawal date so that all required papers will be
ready. Information can be sent either through the phone or a note to the teacher or school principal. Your childs
attendance will continue to be recorded until parent/guardian signs and picks up withdrawal papers. Truant Officer
will be notified after three days if the student is not in school.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION
Parents who may need a Student Enrollment Verification are asked to request this information from the school at
least one day in advance. This may be done either by a phone call or sending a note to the school (student registration
clerk). Verifications must be picked up by the PARENT.
When you call the school to leave a message, make sure that you get the name of the person receiving the message.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE
We encourage regular and prompt attendance from our students. Please support us by ensuring that your child
arrives in his/her classroom before 8:00 AM everyday. Public Law 24-142, states that your child MUST BE IN
SCHOOL.
STUDENT ABSENCES
When a student returns to school from an absence(s) a written excuse note from home is required. The excuse note
should include the date(s) absent, legitimate explanation of the absence, the guardian/parents signature, and a
contact number. Any note after the second day back will not be accepted.
1 2 days absent:
3 days or more:

Parent provide excuse note. (Unless notified to bring doctors certification.)

Must provide a doctors excuse.

Excusable Absence:
illness of child or quarantine in the home (parent note must state what the illness was)
medical or dental appointment
court required appearance
a death in the immediate family (see principal for arrangements on number of days absent)
travel that has the prior approval of the school principal
participation in authorized school related activities
natural catastrophe
lack of available bus transportation if the student relies on school bus transportation
If your child was sent home from school due to a head lice problem, the first two (2) days of absences are
automatically excused. Absences beyond those days for a head lice problem are unexcused. Any student sent home
for possible pink-eye or lice must be cleared by the School Nurse and a parent/guardian must accompany the student
to the Nurse for clearance.
If your child was sent home for non-compliance with immunizations (excluded), the absences are
unexcused.
If your child has a habitual pattern of excused absences, a doctors note may be required for every
absence there on. A truancy referral may be filed if not complied.

TITLE 17 GUAM CODE ANNOTATED PL-24-142 SECTION 6402

Truant: A pupil is found to be absent from school without reasonable and bona fide excuse from a parent.
Habitual Truant: A pupil is habitual truant if the pupil has incurred twelve (12) or more absences in a school year, and is of compulsory age. If
any pupil is a habitual truant, the principal of the pupils school shall request the Superintendent to file a petition concerning such habitual truant
in the Family Court of Guam. Failure of the parent to adhere to this law may result in a Persons in Need of Services (PINS) petition to Family
Court for Educational Neglect.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE REFERRAL STEPS

STUDENT TARDY REFERRAL STEPS

1st referral on 3rd Unexcused Absence;

>Counsel student
>Establish Parent Contact.
>Truancy notice Acknowledged and Sent Home.
2nd

1st referral on 3rd Unexcused Tardy;

>Counsel student
>Document on attendance card

6th

referral on
Unexcused Absence;
>Mandatory Parent Conference with School Official.
>Student placed on Attendance Contract
>Referral to Counselor/Social Worker.
>Truancy notice Acknowledged and Sent Home.

3rd referral on 9th Unexcused Absence;

>Mandatory Parent Conference with School Official
and School Attendance Officer.
Truancy Notice signed by Parent/Guardian.
>Student placed on Attendance Contract
>Referral to CST/Psychologist/Social Worker.

2nd referral on 6th Unexcused Tardy;

>Letter sent home/Contact parent
>Attendance referral to Admin
3rd referral on 9th Unexcused Tardy;
>Parent/Admin. Conference
4th referral on 12th Unexcused Tardy;
>Consultation with
School Attendance Officer
>CPS Referral

4th referral on 12th Unexcused Absence;

>Submit Student Attendance Referral Form to School
Attendance Officer for Court Hearing

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICER

A school attendance officer is assigned to Harry S. Truman Elementary School. Should your child show a
questionable attendance record, the attendance officer will make a home visit to check on the matter.
PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES
Parents/Guardians who are taking their child with them off-island for emergency reasons such as death in the family,
medical, etc., MUST complete the Off-Island Request/Pre-Arranged Absence form in the office. The
Principal/Designee MAY OR MAY NOT approve the request. In accordance to GPSS Board Policy #411, the
Principal/Designee shall disapprove the off-island request if it exceeds the 10 days in accordance with Title 17 of
the Guam Code Annotated (any child age 6 to 16 MUST BE IN SCHOOL), the Principal may request the parent to
withdraw the child from the school and enroll them in the school of the country they will be traveling in.
MAKE UP ASSIGNMENTS: Please make time to pick up your childs make-up assignments for the time he/she is
absent to avoid an incomplete grade or an overload of make-up work the day he/she returns to class.
STUDENT RELEASE
Students leaving campus during school hours must be checked out of the school office by the parent/guardian. No
student will be released to any other person unless the parent/guardian has communicated to the principal in
writing; the name of the authorized person, the date and time for such release. An identification card may be
requested and copied.

BUS RIDERS
Students who ride the bus home are escorted to the bus loading area and are guided to the correct bus.
PICK- UP BY PARENT(S) OR AUTHORIZED ADULT(S)
The students wait in the cafeteria until the school busses leave (2:15 p.m.). Then they are escorted to the front area and
are boarded as parents arrive. Parents are asked not to park in the school parking lot they are to wait outside of the
gate until the busses leave. Busses must come in to pick up the bus riders.
WALKERS
Students walking home wait in the designated hallway behind the cafeteria until the busses leave. Then they are
escorted by an adult to the side gate.
CHANGE OF TRANSPORTATION AFTER SCHOOL
If a student were to change his/her usual mode of transportation home after school, a written note, dated and signed
by a parent MUST be received by either the classroom teacher or the principal. ABSOLUTELY NO TELEPHONE
REQUEST WILL BE HONORED EXCEPT ON EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. All calls will be logged in to verify the
emergency exceptions.
ARRIVAL-DEPARTURE
For safety reasons, parents should NOT drop off any student on campus before 7:oo AM. School gates will not open
until 7:00 a.m. Children who are dropped off earlier are left unsupervised, as the school aides do not go on duty until
7:oo AM. Parents who transport their children are encouraged to drop them off no later than 7:30 AM, if their
children are to eat breakfast at school. Students who are picked up after school, must be picked up no later than 2:20
p.m. Students are only allowed to be dropped off by the main office and not beside the water tank or cafeteria.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE
The school has established school rules that consist of the following. We encourage parents to review school rules
with their child.

School-Wide Rules

Hallway Rules

Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible

Walk on the right side of the hallway

Use hallway voices
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Treat others with respect

Play ground Rules

Cafeteria Rules

Listen & follow directions

Take turns with playground equipment
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Treat others with respect

Wait quietly when lining up for tickets

Please walk at all times
Talk in your soft cafeteria voices
Stay seated while eating
Use good table manners
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TEACHERs RESPONSIBILITY
1. Classroom teacher and students will establish class rules.
2. Teacher will communicate classroom and school rules to parents.
3. Teacher will contact parent immediately if inappropriate behavior becomes habitual, grades are falling behind,
many incomplete assignments, and homework not being turned in.
4. With habitual misbehaviors, a referral will be made to the administrator or guidance counselor. If the behavior is
severe it becomes a major offense, the teacher will document and refer the student to the administrator.
5. Teachers must use the Incident Reporting Form for documentation purposes.

MINOR OFFENSES
These are offenses that do not constitute either a serious disruption to school activities or pose a threat to other
persons. Examples include: failure to follow class rules, teasing, foul language, etc.
First 4 offenses within a given school day is handled by faculty/staff. This means the person who is supervising the
student at the time of the infraction is responsible for dealing with the infraction. For example, in the first four
instances where a student has a committed a minor offense in the classroom, the teacher is responsible for dealing
with each of these misbehaviors. Teacher informs parents by note or phone and documents.
Fifth minor offense is referred to the office. The referring party must provide the school administrator with
documentation (Incident Reporting Form) which describes: each offense, and the actions taken by the referring party
to deal with offenses. Failure to submit such documentation can be grounds for refusal by the administrator to deal
with the referral.

MAJOR OFFENSES
These are offenses that constitute a serious disruption to school activities or pose a threat to others. First and
subsequent offenses-student may be immediately referred to the office. Examples include but not limited to:

Abusive Language/Gestures/Profanity
Disruptive Behavior
Endangers by: Horse playing/Sparring
Technology Violation
Found in Off Limits Area
Littering
Inappropriate Touch
Physical Aggression
Defiance/Disrespect/Insubordination
Deceptive Behavior
Property Damage
Theft
Instigating a Fight
Reckless Conduct
Forgery
Gambling
Obscenity
Skipping
Academic Dishonesty

Bullying
Cyber-Bullying / Sexting
Use/Possession/Distribution Of: Contraband,
Unauthorized Medium, Tobacco Products, Alcohol
Products, Combustibles, Contraband, Drugs,
Inhalants, Firearms, Explosives
Vandalism
Terroristic Conduct
Arson / Property Damage
Intoxication
Endangers by: Fighting
Assault / Battery
Assault / Battery to Employees
Extortion
Grafitti / Property Damage
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Assault
Left Campus without Permission

Action Taken by the Administrator Whenever a Student is Referred to the Office

The administration follows a hierarchy when disciplining a student. The administration notifies a parent through a
phone call or a student discipline referral from the school. In the event the offense is severe that involves possible or
even serves as a threat to others and/or persists, a Mandatory Parent Conference (MPC) with the parents and
administrators will take place that may result towards suspension. The following are examples of consequences
which may be imposed on students by Administrators as a result of being referred to the office.
Conference/Counseled/Warned
Referred to Counselor/Mediation

Work Detail
Time Out

Loss of Recess
Parent Shadowing

Mandatory Parent Conference

Suspension

SCHOOL HEALTH COUNSELOR

The aim of the school Health Program is to help each student achieve and maintain optimum physical, emotional and
social health. Our school health services include but are not limited to the following services: health education, health
screening, Nursing care and First Aid. Health screening includes but is not limited to: chart review including
immunizations, physical forms and emergency forms, height/weight/BMI measurement and dental, vision, and
hearing screening. Referrals are made as needed and the School Health Counselor acts as a liaison to assist families to
access needed services.
Any student with an injury or illness that prohibits him/her from functioning in the classroom will be sent home.
Also, any student who exhibits symptoms of a communicable disease will be sent home and referred to the doctor for
diagnosis. You will be contacted by the school should your child need to be sent home. It is important that you
provide the school with your up-to-date telephone/cell numbers and home address. Please notify the school
immediately should there be any changes in either.
If your child contracts a communicable disease, please report it to the school nurse. After any absence caused by a
communicable disease, a re-admittance slip signed by your physician is required.
Prescribed medication will be dispensed by the nurse only after a parent signs a consent form. Prescribed medication
must be in its original container. A parent/guardian must bring the medication to school and sign the consent form
before the medication will be dispensed to the student.
Chronic health problems (including asthma) or physical disability should be discussed at the beginning of each school
year (or when diagnosed) with the nurse and the principal in order that the most appropriate learning program may
be provided for the child. Please notify the nurse of any changes in your childs medical care, including changes in
prescribed medications.
If your child has had an allergic reaction severe enough to require emergency care, please see the nurse immediately
so a health care plan can be put in place to ensure appropriate care at school.
Please take note: communication with the nurse or designee may be through a phone call or a signed note/referral
sent home. Please check your childs bag or agenda daily.
GUIDANCE COUNSELING
This program focuses more on proactive counseling rather than reactive counseling. With this approach, the
counseling program attempts to work with 90% of the student population instead of 10%. The programs goal is to
assist students in acquiring the competencies (knowledge, attitudes and skills) they need to be successful in school, in
a career, in relationships, and in leisure pursuits. Students needing the services of the counselor can be accomplished
by a referral that is initiated by the teacher, the parent, or the principal. Parents are encouraged to confer with the
guidance counselor when necessary. The Guidance Counselor uses two settings: One to One Counseling (child
counseling) and Group Counseling (Classroom Presentation).
TEXT/LIBRARYBOOKS
Adopted textbooks and workbooks are issued free of charge to all students. However, a fee will be charged for any
lost or damaged book before another copy is issued to the students. All payments for lost or damaged books must be
paid in cash. A receipt will be issued acknowledging receipt of payment.
LIBRARY
Education Technology Uses Policies: 379, 726, and 836. They deal with acceptable educational technology use
guidelines for students, employees, and community relations. Your child will have the opportunity to use the school
library to check out books. Lost or damaged library books will be charged a fee. Parents/guardians are encouraged
to help their children locate and return overdue library books. Notices for overdue, lost, or damaged books are given
to the child to inform the parents. If the books are lost or damaged, parents/guardians are to provide a nonrefundable cash payment for the books. Parents are asked to make payments in a timely manner at the library. All
books need to be returned to the library for the clearance of transferring students.

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HOMEWORK
Homework may be given at any grade level. The teacher determines the length and type of homework assignment.
Teachers are encouraged to assign homework to check for mastery of skill(s) taught.
CAFETERIA
The school has a federal approved lunch program. Breakfast and lunch are served daily. Students who bring their
lunch may purchase milk and eat in the cafeteria. Students are to use the cafeteria tables for eating, not socializing.
Any misbehavior in the cafeteria will be disciplined accordingly. Students can purchase advance lunch tickets in the
cafeteria, 7:00-8:00 a.m. If your child arrives late to school, they must purchase their meal tickets during recess in the
office.
CAFETERIA MEALS
Applications for free and reduced meals are available in the office. If your child is paying for his/her meal, please
make sure he/she comes to school with enough money to purchase meals. Students should not come to school with
more than $2 unless there is a school activity that requires money. Parents are encouraged to purchase advanced
tickets to minimize the long lines. *Prices are subject to change*
BREAKFAST:
LUNCH:
MILK:

$.50
$2.50
$1.00

REDUCED:
$ .30
REDUCED:
$ .40
*Prices are subject to change in accordance with policy change*

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES MANAGEMENT (Board Policy 705)

All food and beverages sold or distributed on campus at anytime must meet the Department of Public Health and
Social Services standards in regard to storage, preparation and serving; and must be approved by the Food and
Nutrition Services Administrator. A list of the approved snacks is available in the school office. The school highly
encourages all students to eat healthy. We also encourage the parents to comply with the approved snack listing.
During First Quarter only approved healthy snacks will be allowed.
**Beginning Second Quarter only FRESH FRUITS OR VEGETABLES and WATER will be allowed.

CHAMORRO LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

The Chamorro Language and Culture Program is mandated by law. The language and culture of Guam is taught in
grades Kindergarten-5th for 20-30 minutes daily.
E.S.L.
(English as a Second Language): The ESL program provides supplementary instruction for reading and language to
those students who are non or limited English speakers. Eligible students are serviced under the following: pull out
and consultation.
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE ROOM
This program provides services for students who are identified with special needs. The amount of time spent in the
resource room is dependent on the Individual Education Plan (IEP) prepared for each student. Resource room
teachers also provide consultative services to the students regular classroom teacher. The program provides services
such as Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Leisure Education.
GATE
(Gifted and Talented Education): Students identified as gifted in Kindergarten thru 5th grade, attend classes for three
hours a week. Identification is based on an achievement test score (nationally normed), a rating by the childs teacher,
and two intelligence tests.

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End of the Year Awards per Homeroom Class:

Top 3 Merit Award (MEDALS)

A Honors Award
B Honors Award
Excellent Citizenship Award
Perfect Attendance

Grades will be based on ALL subjects in the Report Card. Student must be at grade level for Reading.
Top 3 Merit Award: Must have ALL As and Es in the report card.
A Honors: Must have As in all subject areas.
B Honors: As and Bs in all subject areas.

Excellent Citizenship Award: All E grades in the Character Development Section of the Report
Card.

Perfect Attendance Award: Must be present in school ALL day, from 8:00 am 2:00 pm.

Quarterly Honor Roll Wall

* A Honors
* B Honors
* Perfect Attendance
* Good Citizenship

Eagles of the Month Cooperative Culture

* Above Average to Excellence in character, citizenship, and efforts.*
* Awarded Monthly using the Eagles Card.

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GRADING/REPORT CARDS AND PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Report cards are issued quarterly. On the 1st and 3rd quarters, report cards are given out during the
Parent-Teacher Conferences and on the 2nd and 4th quarters the report cards will be sent home. Parents should
constantly maintain an open communication between home and school. The grading policy for each grade is as
follows:
GRADING SYSTEM
The grading period on the elementary school level from kindergarten through grade five is on a quarter (9 week)
basis. Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter.

The approved grading system is reflected below:

Kindergarten
M
S
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Most of the Time

Sometimes/Developing Skills
Improving/Needs more time and help
Not Evaluated

Grade one-Grade Five

A
B
C
D
F

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90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59-Below

Excellent
Very Good
Satisfactory
Minimal/Needs Improvement
Does Not Perform at Grade Level

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PARENTAL GREIVANCE PROCEDURE, TERRITORIAL BOARD POLICY-#830

Parents or guardians who feel they have legitimate grievances related to pupil-teacher-staff relationships shall be
expected to adhere to the following procedures:
Step 1.

Discussion with Teacher: Discuss the grievance or complaint with the childs teacher first, if it is a
pupil-teacher problem. The parent or guardian must, via the Principals Office, make an
appointment to consult with the teacher at a time which will not interfere with the normal classroom
procedures.

Step 2.

Joint Meetings: If, after consultation with the teacher, the parent or guardian still is not satisfied,
he/she may then request a joint meeting with the teacher, the Principal and the Deputy
Superintendent, ESCL.

Step 3.

Appeal to Superintendent of Education: If the parent or guardian, teacher, principal and Deputy
Superintendent ESCL are unable to arrive at a satisfactory understanding of the problem involved,
the parent or guardian may appeal, in writing, to the Superintendent of Education.

Step 4.

Appeal to Board: If, after a written appeal has been made to the Superintendent of Education, a
satisfactory solution to the problem still cannot be reached, the parent or guardian may submit an
appeal, in writing, to the Guam Education Policy Board.

The Superintendent of Education will facilitate the appeal to the GEPB. If, in the Appeal or complaint, the parent or
guardian makes allegations or accusations against the teacher (or Principal or other staff member), the Superintendent
of Education shall be responsible for furnishing a copy of the allegation or accusations to the accused. The teacher (or
Principal or other staff member), if he/she so desires, may submit a written reply or report to the Guam Education
Policy Board.
All parties to the dispute shall be entitled to a personal hearing before the Guam Education Policy Board. At this
hearing, discussions must be limited to the points contained in the written appeal or complaint.
FAMILY-HOME SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
The Guam Education Policy Board and the Union recognize that family-school partnerships are fundamental to
successful schools. Parents agree that communication between the schools and parents is essential. The school will
disseminate information and homework through Homework Folders with your childs teacher(s) or through school
newsletters.

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Students being transported are under the direct authority of the bus driver and are his/her direct responsibility.
Students who disembark at the school immediately become the responsibility of the school principal.
Students shall be courteous to the driver, fellow students and passerbys.
Students may be assigned seats by the driver.
Students shall be waiting at the bus stop and ready to step onto the bus when it arrives at the bus station.
Students shall remain seated at all times while the bus is in motion.
Students shall not extend hands, heads or arms outside the bus window.
Students shall converse in normal tones. Loud or vulgar language is prohibited.
Damaging of bus in anyway is prohibited and punishable by loss of use of bus, plus cost of any and all damages.
Students living across the highway from the bus stop must wait at the right front corner of the bus until driver
gives them the signal to cross.
Students shall not grab or take any article belonging to another student.
Students shall not deposit refuse of any kind, throw any article in the bus or outside the bus.
Students shall refrain from any rough horsing activities in the bus.
No smoking shall be allowed in the bus.
Students refusing to promptly obey the instruction of the bus driver in accordance with these rules may be asked
by the driver to disembark.
The bus driver shall have direct responsibility for students behavior in the bus. This responsibility shall not be
delegated to students.
The bus drivers shall provide safety instructions to passengers in carrying out the above regulation.
Violations of any of the rules by the students must be reported to the bus driver before reporting to the school
principal.

Punishment may result in the following:

First offense:
Second offense:

Third offense:

A written and oral reprimand by the bus driver

Forfeiture of school bus use will resume again, only after
conferences between the offenders parents, school principal,
and bus driver.
Forfeiture of school bus use for the rest of the school year.

18. The above regulations shall be made known to all bus passengers and their parents or guardians.
(Issued by Department of Public Works - Transportation Section)

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Home Address: ____________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________

Cell Phone: _______________

Moms Name: _____________________________________________

Work #: ___________________ Cell Phone: ___________________
Moms Email Address: _____________________________________
Dads Name: ______________________________________________
Work #: ___________________ Cell Phone: ___________________
Dads Emails Address: _____________________________________
Homeroom Teacher: __________________________ Room #: _____
Reading Teacher: 1st Quarter:____________________
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3rd Quarter:____________________
4th Quarter:____________________

Room #: _____
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Chamorro Teacher: ___________________________ Room #: _____

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Please read, sign, and return the loose copy of this acknowledgment to your
childs homeroom teacher.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT
FOR
HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLANNER W/ HANDBOOK
School Year 2014-2015
I, __________________________________, have read and discussed the Handbook for School
Year School Year 14-15 with my child, ___________________________ in room _________.

I fully understand the discipline procedures and attendance policy.

I fully understand the planner responsibilities and I will comply with them.

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Parents Name (Printed)

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Students Name (Printed)

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Parents Signature

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Students Signature

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