Elementary HANDBOOK 2026-2027 | Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION PHONE DIRECTORY
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DIRECTORS / COORDINATORS PHONE DIRECTORY
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SCHOOLS AND IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
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2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR
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2026-2027 EPS EARLY RELEASE AND NO SCHOOL DAYS
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ENFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL HOURS
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AGE OF INITIAL ENTRANCE INTO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM
9
ANIMALS AND PETS
9
ASBESTOS
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ASSEMBLIES
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ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
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Chronic Absenteeism
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Truancy- Unexcused Absence
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Excused Absences
10
Early Release / Dismissal
13
Attendance Review Committee Guidelines
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AUTOMATED PHONE MESSAGING SYSTEM
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BACKPACKS
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
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BUS TRANSPORTATION
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Transportation Safety
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Bicycles
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Crossing Guards
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Rollerblades / Skateboards / Scooter
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Safe Riding Practices
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CHILD ABUSE
18
COMMUNITY RELATIONS – PARENT INVOLVEMENT
18
COMPUTER POLICY
Computer Network and / or Internet Student Acceptable Use Agreement Policy
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Internet Agreement Form
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CONNECTICUT SCHOOL CLIMATE POLICY
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DAMAGED / LOST INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
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DIRECTORY INFORMATION
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DISCIPLINE
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Definitions
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Scope of the Student Discipline Policy
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Actions Leading to Disciplinary Action, including Removal from Class, Suspension and / or Expulsion
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Discretionary and Mandatory Expulsions
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Procedures Governing Behavior that Causes a Serious Disruption
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Procedures Governing Removal from Class
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Procedures Governing Suspension
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Procedures Governing in-School Suspension
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DRESS CODE
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EDUCATIONAL GOALS
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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FIELD TRIPS
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GREEN CLEANING PROGRAMS
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