Berkeley Heights Elementary Welcome Toolkit
Welcome to Our School
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Dear Parents and Students,
The 2019 - 2020 school year is going to be fantastic! This year will be filled with excitement and learning for all students. The staff at Berkeley Heights Elementary works hard to prepare engaging and content specific lessons to ensure academic excellence daily in all subject areas. We are all very excited to welcome you into our positive environment!Academic achievement and student success is a priority at Berkeley Heights Elementary. Students are supported and encouraged to meet a high standard of academic excellence as they learn valuable skills. Our students will participate in a variety of learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom to enhance the curriculum provided by the WV Department of Education.
The staff at Berkeley Heights Elementary wants to help each child shine. In order to do so, we want to partner with parents throughout the school year to accomplish this important task. You can participate in your child’s education by overseeing homework, discussing graded class assignments and report cards with your child, and by attending school events and activities.
At the end of every month the Pioneer Post newsletter will be sent home to parents to communicate important information and dates. All students will also have a folder to take home classwork for parents to see and for parents to send notes in to the teacher. Communication between home and school is essential for student success!
Thank you in advance for your help in making the 2019-2020` school year a success for your child and for our school. We are partners and we want to take your child to great new heights!
Sincerely,
Chad PenceInterim Principal
Mission & Beliefs
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MISSION
Berkeley Heights is collectively responsible for educating and building positive relationships to ensure the growth of our children.
CORE BELIEFS
We believe . . .
A – We are accountable for the learning and achievement of every student.
I – In achieving with integrity.
R – Respect for self, others, and school creates a safe environment for learning.
Toolkit Index
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Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
For the safety of our students, it is important that the following procedures be adhered to when dropping off and picking up students from school.
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Emergency Cards
Please remember to fill this card out completely and update any changes throughout the school year.
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Emergency School Closings
Weather and other unforeseen events may create the need to close schools during the school day. It is important that every family has a plan for children in the event of an early closing.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Two formal parent/teacher conferences will be scheduled each year. Learn more about your students school environment and schedule an appointment.
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Parent Visitations / Volunteers
We encourage parents to visit our school and participate in our activities.
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Parties at School
In an effort to protect important instructional time and follow the Berkeley County Schools Nutrition Policy, food items for student birthdays are prohibited.
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Personal Property
All toys, electronic devices, cell phones, personal items, and nonโrequested money should be kept at home
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Communication
For the partnership between home and the school to be successful it is important to continue positive communication.
Download the BCS Student Handbook
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2020 - 21 BCS Student Handbook
The 2020 - 21 Student Handbook includes students' rights and responsibilities for the upcoming school year in Berkeley County.
Please review and verify this information with your student(s) for the upcoming school year. Printed copies of this publication are available at your student's school.