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2020-2021 Wexford Elementary Handbook & Program of Studies
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Open communication is encouraged, and parents may request a conference with a teacher at any time during the
school year. Parents may contact the teacher by telephone or note to arrange an appointment. A conference
opportunity is provided for parents at the end of the first nine weeks to discuss your child’s academic
development. Please refer to the PineRichland School District Activity Calendar for the specific dates.

PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Wexford has a very active PTO that works diligently to provide services for the school and the students. The PTO
provides assembly programs and evening family events, all of which help to enhance the students’ learning
experience. There are many opportunities for participation available to interested parents. All families are encouraged
to become active in the PTO. When home and school work closely together, the children greatly benefit. Information
about PTO events and meetings is published on the Pine-Richland Web Calendar and the E-newsletters.

PARKING
Visitor parking is available in front of the school between 9:20 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Parking is available in the side lot
throughout the entire day. Do not park in the fire lane. Tickets may be issued to violators who park in restricted
areas. During evening events, additional parking is available in our side lot and behind the building. Please do not
park on the grass.

PARTY INVITATIONS
Party invitations should not be sent through the school to selected individuals, unless every child in the classroom is
invited. To avoid hurting children’s feelings, we recommend you mail all party invitations to the home. Addresses can
be found in the student directory, which is available in September for all elementary families.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS
All sweaters, jackets, lunch boxes and other personal belongings should be clearly labeled with the child’s first and last
name. Children are encouraged to check the lost and found for any lost items. Unclaimed items are given to charity
at the end of each nine-week period.

PETS
Pets are not permitted on the campus of Wexford
Elementary School.

PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOTAPE & WEBSITE
Please contact the Pine-Richland School District
Communications Office by Sept. 15 each year if you wish
your child not to appear in photographs, video, on official
district media and sites, or on the website by completing a
form via www.pinerichland.org/photo.

PROGRESS REPORTS (REPORT CARDS)
Formal reports of student progress are provided every
nine weeks. The exact dates that progress reports are issued is published in the PineRichland Activities
Calendar. Report cards are posted to the Community Web Portal at the end of the nine-week period for parent
review. Hard copy report cards are not issued. The online gradebook is accessible to families throughout each grading
period to provide current performance updates by class, which are organized by competency/skill.

PROMOTION/RETENTION
Retention is a considered decision that must be made based on the individual student. Many factors must be
evaluated, and the multidisciplinary approach will be the means by which the decision is reached. Factors to be
reviewed include the student’s emotional, social, academic, physical, chronological development, and also the most up
to date “best practice” information regarding retention.

A team including the parents or guardians, classroom teacher, principal, school counselor, and other professionals who
are involved with the student will meet to discuss the possibility of retention.

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