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2020-2021 EH Student Handbook & Program of Studies

opportunity is provided for parents at the end of the first nine weeks to discuss your child’s academic development.
Please refer to the district calendar for the specific date.

PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School 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
student’s 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 in the Eden Hall Activities Calendar and the
E-newsletters.
PARKING
Visitor parking is available in front of the school. Please only park in designated parking spots. Do not park in fire
lanes. Tickets may be issued to violators that park in restricted areas. During evening events, additional parking is
available in our bus lot. 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.

CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS

Birthday Snacks
The Pine-Richland School District has developed a wellness program based on state nutritional guidelines in order to
reduce childhood obesity, promote better health for children, and provide a safe, caring environment for all children.
Classroom celebrations and parties should focus on the interactive social benefits of such activities. Food items should
not be offered or made available for consumption by students during such events. (Board Policy 246)

PERSONAL BELONGINGS
All sweaters, jackets, lunch boxes and other personal belongings should be clearly labeled with the child’s first and last
name. Do this before items get lost. 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 Eden Hall Upper 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 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. 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.

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