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2019-2020 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 3:15 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 Pine-­Richland Activities Calendar. Report cards
are posted to Home Access 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. To learn
how to access the gradebook, see this quick tutorial.

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

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