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Student’s Responsibilities

Students agree to promote the importance of education and have a positive attitude about school and learning. Students agree to:

• Arrive on time, prepared to work and participate in the daily lessons.

• Be at school every day, except for illness.

• Stay on task, listen, follow instructions, and do quality work.

• Complete assignments and turn in homework on time.

• Follow our “School Expectations” (Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Well) that are posted throughout the school.

• Live the Character Strong Values (Respect, Empathy, Cooperation, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courage, Gratitude, Honesty, and Creativity) and be responsible citizens.

• Keep phones and smartwatches out of sight. They should not be used during school hours. This includes lunch. 

Parent Responsibilities to Students

Parents agree to promote the importance of education and provide a home environment that will nurture and encourage each child to have a positive attitude about school. The success of the student depends on active, continuous parent involvement. The parent agrees to:

• Ensure your child arrives on time and attends school daily. If your child is ill, contact the front office or send a note.

• Schedule medical/dental appointments before or after school.

• Become an active partner with the school, share ideas, ask questions, volunteer, and offer assistance.

• Provide a positive learning environment with a study time and place at home.

• Support the District Codes of Conduct that are found in the Student Handbook.

• Help your child complete and return homework and make-up assignments on time.

• Attend scheduled SEP conferences, other parent conferences, Back to School Night, and school events.

• Read all communication from the school and your child’s teacher.

• Show sincere interest in and concern for student achievement.

• Praise and reward student success and have high academic expectations of your child.

• Model the Character Strong Values (Respect, Empathy, Cooperation, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courage, Gratitude, Honesty, and Creativity) to help your child become a responsible citizen.

• Spend at least 20 minutes reading, out loud, with each child grades K-5 and/or provide opportunities for student to read each day. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders should read independently at least 30 minutes a day.

• Avoid interrupting class time. Do not text or call your student during school hours. Call the front office to reach or leave a message.

• Check PowerSchool weekly and review grades with your child.

• Get a visitor’s pass from the office before visiting a teacher’s classroom or other area of the school.

School Responsibilities to Students and Parents

The Mountain View staff understands that parental involvement and commitment will not occur without the active support of the principal, teachers, and staff. Nibley Park (K-8) agrees to:

• Provide each student with an equitable opportunity to learn. 

• Provide each student with a quality education and an appropriate, reasonable amount of homework.

• Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and school events.

• Schedule parent meetings to explain educational goals and discuss student progress.

• Model the District Codes of Conduct and the Character Strong Values (Respect, Empathy, Cooperation, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courage, Gratitude, Honesty, and Creativity)

• Praise and reward student progress and give ongoing feedback to students.

• Continue to improve and provide quality instruction for all students’ individual needs.

• Encourage parental involvement and participation in school committees and events.

• Respond to parent correspondence as soon as possible.

• Avoid interrupting classes.

Mountain View Elementary Dress Code Policy:

Mountain View Elementary supports students’ rights to express themselves in the way they dress. Students will have the right to dress in accordance with their preferred identities, within the dress code requirements. All students who attend Mountain View Elementary are expected to respect the school community by dressing in accordance with the dress code. Student attire should promote school spirit, maintain the educational learning environment, and promote overall student, faculty, and staff safety. This policy is intended to provide guidance for students, staff, and parents.

Minimum Requirements: 

1.      Students must wear clothing, including both a top and bottom, or an appropriate one-piece outfit. Shirts and dresses must have fabric on the front (covering the abdomen), on the sides (under the arms), and on the back (covering the upper and lower back).

2.      Shoes must always be worn and should be safe for the school environment. Slippers or flip flops shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the principal. 

3.      See-through or mesh garments must not be worn without appropriate coverage underneath that meet the minimum requirements of the dress code. 

4.      Headgear including hats, hoodies, and caps are not allowed unless permitted for religious, medical, or other reasons by school administration. Permitted headgear must allow the student’s face to be visible and not interfere with line of sight to any student or staff member. 

Additional Requirements: 

1.      Clothing may not depict, imply, advertise, or advocate illegal, violent, or lewd conduct, weapons, and/or the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or other controlled substances. 

2.      Clothing may not depict or imply pornography, nudity, or sexual acts. 

3.      Clothing may not display or imply vulgar, discriminatory, or obscene language or images. 

4.      Clothing may not state, imply, or depict hate speech/imagery targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected classification. 

5.      Sunglasses may not be worn inside the building.  

6.      Clothing and accessories that endanger student or staff safety may not be worn. 

7.      Apparel, jewelry, accessories, temporary tattoos or otherwise, or manner of grooming that, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, or any other attribute, denotes membership in a gang that advocates illegal or disruptive behavior is prohibited.  

The administration reserves the right to determine what constitutes required dress. Students who do not adhere to these guidelines will not be allowed to attend class. Parents will be called if clothing is not available and/or the student refuses the required dress code.   

Standardized Dress Code/School Uniform Policy Approval Process: 

·        Consideration of intent to explore the idea of adopting a school uniform more in line with District Board Policy S-5 

·        SCC (School Community Council) approves moving forward with its consideration of adoptions of a school uniform by informing school leadership of their intentions in writing 

·        Public discussion and input  

·        Public comments gathered 

·        Public hearing  

·        Submission of proposed school uniform dress code to superintendent and school leadership 

·        Voting 

·        If approved, parents of the new school uniform dress code will be notified at least three months prior to implementation.

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