EPS: Elementary Handbook 2023-24 | Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION PHONE DIRECTORY ……………………………………………………
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SCHOOLS AND IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION …………………………
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2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR ………………………………………………………….…….
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2023-2024 EPS EARLY RELEASE AND NO SCHOOL DAYS …………………….
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ENFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL HOURS …………………………………………………………….
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ACCIDENT INSURANCE ………………………………………………………………………………
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ANIMALS AND PETS ……………………………………………………………………….………….
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ASBESTOS ........................................................................................................
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ASSEMBLIES ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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ATTENDANCE ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Absence ……………………………………………………………………………………….………….…
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Excused / Unexcused Absence …………………………….………………………………………….
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Chronic Absenteeism …………………………………………………………………….……………………..
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Dismissal from School ………………………………………………………………………………….……….
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Truancy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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AUTOMATED PHONE MESSAGING SYSTEM ………………………………………….…
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BACKPACKS …………………………………………………………………………………………………
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BOARD OF EDUCATION ………………………………………………………………………………
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BULLYING ..........................................................................................................
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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 …………………………………………………………………………………………….…
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COMPUTER POLICY ……………………………………………………………………………….……
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Computer Network / Internet Agreement Form ………………………………………………….
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DAMAGED / LOST INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ………………………………………
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DIRECTORY INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………………
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DISCIPLINE ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………
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Rights and Responsibilities …………………………………………………………………………..
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Actions Leading to Disciplinary Action ……………………………………………………………
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Anti-Hazing Policy …………………………………………………………………………………….…
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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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HEALTH SERVICES ………………………………………………………………………………………
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Administration of Medication at School …………………………………………………………
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Celebrations & Educational Experiences with Food …………………………………………
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Communicable / Infectious Diseases ………………………………………………………………
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Heath Assessment ………………………………………………………………………………………
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Illness and Injuries ……………………………………………………………………………………..
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Immunizations Absence ………………………………………………………………………………
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School Nurses ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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