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Early Release Day Procedures
On
early release days, the students are dismissed at 12:00
noon. Please pick up your children promptly.
Parents
& students should follow regular dismissal procedures
on early release days. Early release days for the 2005-2006
school year are as follows:
August 24th
October 19th
December 21st
March 15th
April 26th
May 31st
(last day of school) |
Visitors
Visitors are always welcome at Horizon. All visitors
entering the building MUST produce a driver's license
or a state picture id and have their picture taken.
That picture will then be printed on a badge. All
visitors must wear a picture Visitor Pass.
More information on visiting our school can be found
here. |
Withdrawal
Students withdrawing from school must recieve a "Notice
of Transfer" form from the office. Advance notification
is requested.
Textbooks, library books and other school
materials must be returned before the transfer is completed. |
P.T.A.
Horizon Elementary has a wonderful P.T.A. Please contact
the P.T.A. officers if you are interested in volunteering
and/or have suggestions for the school. Just leave a
note in the office.
More on the PTA here. |
Personal Property
Students should not bring extra money or valuable items
to school. This includes jewelry, radios, cameras, toys,
games, and other personal items. The school is not responsible
for the loss or damage of any personal items. |
Unified Dress policy
Horizon Elementary has adopted a unified dress. The
colors are red, white, and/or blue tops and black, navy,
and/or khaki bottoms. Sneakers are preferred. No heelies
are allowed.
Learn more here. |
Field Trips
Field trips are scheduled in conjunction with a planned
course of study. Parents must submit written permission
in order for students to participate.
Permission slips
and money must be submitted according to established
deadlines. There will be no exceptions.
Students exhibiting
inappropriate behavior may be denied the opportunity
to participate.
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Head Lice
Children with head lice or nits (eggs) are not allowed
to attend school. If head lice or nits are found, parents
will be contacted to pick up their child.
A student must
be rid of all lice, including nits, before returning
to school. Whenever a case of lice is detected, it is
important to notify the school. |
Insurance
Information regarding insurance coverage will be sent
home at the beginning of the year. If you would like
your child to be covered, mail the premium and specified
amount of money directly to the company.
DO NOT SEND
IT TO THE SCHOOL.
Please note there are two different
types of insurance:
In-Hospital Confinement
Student Accident |
Conferences
Teachers will arrange for parent conferences at least
twice during the school year. Parents may request a conference
by sending a note to the teacher or calling the school
at 754-322-6450. |
Student Supervision
There is no supervision of students before 7:30
am except for students eating breakfast in the cafeteria.
There is no supervision of students on the playground
/blacktop area before or after school. No child is
allowed on the playground/blacktop area at these
times. |
Absenteeism
In order for students to do their best in school,
it is important that they are in attendance every
day. Excused absences include illness, death in the
family and the observance of religious holidays.
Walkers
and car riders will not be given breakfast after
7:50 A.M.
If a student
is absent, it is important for parents to do the
following:
1. Call
the school on the first day of the absence at 754-322-6452.
2. Send a note to the teacher
on the day that the
student returns to school stating the date(s) of the
absence and the reason(s) for the absence.
Chronic tardiness and excessive absences are automatically
forwarded to the Office Of Student Attendance and the
Broward Sheriff's Department will monitor that attendance
under a program called BTIP. |
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A School of Distinction
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Questions or comments, please email the Site Admin |
School Procedures
Sit back, grab your cup of coffee, and relax, because there is
alot of information here to cover. It's all important, and every
parent of a student at Horizon should be aware of these procedures.
Attendance
DAILY SCHEDULE
Student Hours 8:00am-2:00 pm
Office Hours 7:30am-3:00 pm
Breakfast is open at 7:15 am - 7:50 am
Arrival: 7:30 am
Students should not be on school grounds PRIOR TO
7:30 am as supervision is not available unless students
eat breakfast.
Kindergarten students line up in their classroom hallway
and 1st grade students line up in the cafeteria 2nd grade
through 5th grade are to line up on the green top and wait
for the bell to ring before entering the building. This
should be done in a very orderly manner.
7:55 am bell, Teachers will escort
students to class
8:00 am Bell, classes begin
2:00 pm - Dismissal
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Aftercare (ASP).
Teachers will escort students to their classrooms.
All students should be in their seats, ready to start their
day by 8:00 a.m.
Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. will be marked tardy
and must get a tardy pass from the office before reporting
to class. All students are dismissed at 2:00 pm and should
immediately travel home. Students must
not be left at school after 2:00 pm.
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Car Riders
Parents will drop-off/pick-up students in the north
parking lot.
Please display your Horizon "license tag" (you received
in the first day packet) in the passenger side front
window. Please refer to the back of the tag for directions
and helpful information pertaining to rainy day
dismissal.
Arrival Procedures
- Car riders may no longer be dropped off or picked up
in the east parking lot along Pine Island Road.
- Parents dropping off students in the north parking lot
must remain in their cars and pull all the way forward
to drop off students.
- PLEASE do not stop in front of cafeteria and let your
child out. Pull all the way forward to allow other drivers
room to pull up.
Dismissal Procedures
l. When entering the north parking lot form a single lane
for student pick-up.
DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR
2. Cones will be placed in the parking lot to guide the
flow of traffic.
3. There will be one lane of traffic in the
parking lot. The right lane is for student pick-up only.
Cars will exit to the left. Remember to stay in your car.
4. In order to maintain a smooth, safe, flow of traffic,
the students will wait for the car to pull as far forward
as possible in the pick up lane before being delivered
to the car.
5. Students will not be placed in cars in the exiting
lane.
6. Students will not be allowed to leave the sidewalk area
to walk through the parking lot. Parents must not walk
through cars with their children. This is an unsafe practice
and we do not want to teach the students this habit.
7. When
leaving the lot you must use the left exit lane.
8. Students
being picked up by parents who walk or parked their cars
will be dismissed to the northwest corner of the school by
the bike rack.
9. To eliminate pedestrian congestion in the parking
lot, parents walking their children are encouraged to use
the exterior sidewalks.
10. Please put your child's name on a piece of paper
or a
paper plate and place it in the window on the passenger's
side to facilitate easier pick-up.
11. Students will not be dismissed after 1:30
p.m.
Car riders are to exit through the north doors on the intermediate
side of the building at dismissal. They will wait until the
car has pulled to the front of the line and comes to a complete
stop before stepping off the sidewalk.
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Walking Students
Students who live south of the school and west of Pine Island
Road will enter/ exit the campus by using the walkway along
the ball field. At dismissal, these students are not to exit
the campus using the east parking lot (near buses). They must
use the sidewalks along the south side of the ball field.
Students
living north of the school along Pine Island Road are to walk
on the east side of Pine Island until they reach the crossing
guards at Sunset Strip who will cross them to the west side.
Additional crossing guards will be at the Oakland Park Blvd.
and Pine Island Road intersection.
Parents are encouraged to
frequently discuss and review rules and regulations that will
assure maximum safety of each child as they walk to and from
school. Please read the Recommendation of the Broward County
Traffic Engineering Division.
All students are expected to obey
and respect the crossing guards at all times.
It is recommended
that students walk to and from school with a partner.
Crossing
guards will be on duty from 7:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.-2:30
p.m. daily at the following locations:
Sunset Strip & Pine
Island
Sunset Strip & 91st Way
NW 21st Manor & 91st Way
NW 20th Court & Pine Island
Oakland Park & Pine Island
(7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.& 2:00 p.m.-2:30p.m.)
Please do not risk the safety of Horizon's children just to
save a few minutes of time. |
Bike Riders
Students riding bicycles to school are to observe all
safety rules and obey the crossing guards. A fenced area
is provided for bicycles. All bicycles must be locked.
The school is not responsible for bicycle loss or damage.
Students will walk their bicycles on campus. The privilege
of bringing a bicycle on campus may be denied if a student
does not follow the rules of the school and practice good
safety habits. All students must wear a helmet when riding
bicycles. |
Busses-School Busses & Day
Care
Students who live more than two miles away from their
assigned school may ride the school bus. Bus schedules
are mailed to eligible students at the beginning of each
school year. If you have a question about bus pickup time
or place, or if the bus is late, contact your Horizon at
754-322-6450. School busses and Day Care busses will drop-off/pick-up
students in the east parking lot which faces Pine Island
Road.
- Busses will be announced over the intercom at approximately
1:50 p.m. Students are not to leave the classroom until
that time. They are to walk from the classroom to the
front (east side) of the school for boarding. Students
in portables are to enter the school through the PE
doors (west side). No running is allowed.
- Students
are to walk directly to their busses.
- The number one threat
to bus safety is student behavior, which distracts the
driver.
- Students must obey and
follow the bus driver's directions at all times. Disruptive
behavior will not be tolerated. Please refer to the Code
of Student Conduct Book. We want this to be a safe year
for Horizon students. Please review the following rules
with all bus riders. Horizon Elementary School wants
you to travel safely between home and school. In order
to be safe, it is necessary to know and obey the following
rules.
- REMAIN IN YOUR SEAT AT ALL TIMES.
- TALK QUIETLY.
- KEEP YOUR ARMS AND HEAD INSIDE THE BUS.
- RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
- KEEP FOOD AND GUM OFF THE BUS.
The above rules are for your safety and the safety of
everyone who rides the bus. If the rules are not followed,
the bus driver will give a referral, and you may be suspended
from riding the bus.
Students may not change buses to visit
with friends. A note from a parent must be sent to the
office to permit a bus student to ride home on another
bus, in a car, or by other means of transportation.
If it is necessary to
cross the street after getting off the bus, students should
cross in FRONT of the bus after receiving a clear signal
from the driver that it is safe to do so.
Only Transportation Department assigned students
are allowed to ride the bus.
READ THE STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
CODE HANDBOOK
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School Meals
Student Lunch $1.75
Student
Breakfast $1.00
Reduced
Lunch .40
Reduced
Breakfast .30
Milk .40
Students
may purchase a complete breakfast and /or
lunch in the cafeteria. Milk
can be purchased separately.
Students are responsible
for handling their money. Meals may be paid for weekly or on
a daily basis.
If students are paying for more than one day, they must do
so before the school day starts. The cafeteria is open at 7:15
a.m. for students or parents to make payments.
Students are allowed to charge one lunch/breakfast in the
cafeteria.
Students
are expected to display appropriate cafeteria manners at all
times. The cafeteria rules have been explained and are posted.
Parents will be notified if students exhibit unacceptable behavior.
Walkers, car riders, and bike riders will not receive breakfast
after 7:50 a.m. |
Early Dismissal
Requests for early dismissal of students will only be
honored between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Written
permission must be sent to school that morning stating
the time of dismissal. Requests for dismissal at all other
times will require administrative approval. This policy
is being implemented because the last period of the school
day is a very important one. The teachers complete lessons,
review the activities of the day, give directions for homework,
and provide information regarding the next day's activities.
Calling students for early dismissal is very disruptive
to the process. Those leaving early miss an
important part of the school day. Thank you for your understanding
and cooperation. |
Rainy Day Procedures
Place paper plate in your car with your child's name, teacher's
name and hallway letter. Do not walk across parking lot to
pick up your child. Please stay in your car and keep moving
forward Your child will be brought to you. Parents who walk
to pick up your child/children please wait patiently and
one at a time we will call for your child. Each grade level
will be in a designated hallway. Please know where you can
find your child/children. A map is below to help you determine
your child/children's location. If your child is a car rider
please refer to the back of the Horizon card rider dismissal "license
tag" for directions. Please stay in your car. Older
sibling will pick up younger siblings.
Click for a larger
view |
Kindergarten- Hallway A
First Grade- Hallway B
Second Grade- Hallway A
Third Grade- Media Center
Fourth Grade- Hallway C
Fifth Grade- Hallway B |
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Parent Involvement Group
Horizon Elementary is fortunate to have active parent and
community involvement. Our students can reach their highest
potential intellectually, socially, and emotionally due to
the strong working relationship that exists between Horizon
Elementary, its parents and community. Please become involved
in your child's school. Share your ideas and expertise. Meetings
will be announced in the school newsletter and notices. Call
the school at 754-322-6450 for more information on the parent
groups listed below.
School Advisory Council (S.A.C. is a state mandated group
of elected parents, staff, community and business individuals.
Its purpose is to evaluate school programs and the educational
environment. Goals are set yearly and an action plan is designed
to implement the recommendations.
Advisory Board is a decision-making group of parents, teachers,
administrators, and community leaders whose purpose is to
insure the education, safety, and well being of students.
Contact the school if you are interested in participating.
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Health Screenings
Florida Statute requires the Broward County Schools to conduct
health screening. These screenings are conducted at various
targeted grade levels throughout the school year. The screenings
consist of the following: VISION: Students entering a Florida
school for the first time, students suspected of being exceptional
and students in specified grades.
HEARING: Students entering
a Florida school for the first time, students suspected of
being exceptional and students in specified grades. HEIGHTS
AND WEIGHTS: Screenings will be conducted annually in grades
K-3 by trained school or county health unit personnel. If a
problem is detected, you will be notified by the assigned Public
Health Nurse or by school district personnel.
If you do not want your
child to participate in this program, please notify Horizon
Elementary School in writing.
It is important
to notify the school office and your child's teacher of any
chronic illnesses your child may have. Children showing signs
of illness or a fever before school should remain at home.
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Attention
It
is never O.K. to drop off or pick up a child on Pine Island
Road. This is very dangerous and could result
in a tragedy. School drop off is on 21st Manor. Please
follow map, as it is illegal to make a right turn on 21st
Manor from Pine Island Road.
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Please
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Volunteers
School volunteers are always needed. Volunteers provide
a much needed service to our school. If you are interested
please call Mr. Rosenberg, send a note, or stop by the
office and register.
All volunteers need to sign-in at the
office, pick-up a pass, and sign-out when leaving the school.
All
adults volunteering MUST complete a Volunteer application
before working with students.
For more information,
visit our volunteering section. |
New Star System
Beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2006 All Visitors to the building
MUST have their Florida drivers license or Florida picture
ID in order to enter the building. At that time you will
have your picture taken to be printed on a badge.
NO
ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE BUILDING WITHOUT A PICTURE
PASS.
Please have your ID ready so that your
picture may be taken. |
Telephone
Students are not to use the telephone except for emergencies.
Homework, library books, other forgotten articles, and/or calling
to arrange to go to a friend's house are not emergencies. |
Student Responsibility
Any child leaving anything in the classroom at the end of
the day will not be allowed back into the class after the bell
rings. |
Lost Items
Clothing, lunch boxes and other personal items should be clearly
labeled with the student's name. A "Lost and Found" box
is kept at the school. Students and parents may check for missing
items at any time. |
Messages
It is not always possible for the office staff to deliver
personal phone messages to students during class time. However,
every effort will be made to get emergency messages to them.
We will not guarantee delivery of phone messages called in
after 1:00 p.m. You may now leave a message to your child's
teacher by using our voicemail system and follow the prompts.
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Homework Make-up policy
The official School Board policy regarding homework is as
follows:
Students will be allowed two days' time for each day
of excused absence to complete the assignments missed during
the absence.
We realize that some students are concerned
about completing homework. Horizon's teachers want them to
feel comfortable knowing that they will have plenty of time
to make up the work. Any student who misses school due to
illness, for personal or other reasons, will be given his/her
make-up work upon return to school. Two days of time will
be allowed for each day of excused absence. |
Emergency Dismissal Forms
The Superintendent of Schools determines an emergency closing
of school. In the event of an emergency dismissal, it is important
that the school has correct information on record stating where
each child should go as well as the contact person. Emergency
dismissal forms will be given to every student. These forms
must be completed and returned. The office should be informed
when there is a change in this information.
The emergency forms
are also used to contact parents when there is an illness
or accident. |
Tardy
Students are tardy after the 8:00 a.m. bell. Students ariving
at school after this time must report to the front office
to pick up a "tardy pass" before going to their
classroom. |
Curriculum
Our curriculum emphasizes reading, language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies. Art, music, library, physical
education, and computer are provided on a rotating schedule.
Exceptional classes are offered in the area of speech, specific
learning disabilities, and gifted. Students must qualify in
order to take part in exceptional classes. |
Clinic
A clinic is located in the administrative area of the
school. Parents will be contacted to pick up their child
if they are too sick to remain in school. It is very important
that names and phone numbers of emergency contacts are
on file and current.
The school should be notified of any
serious illnesses, allergies, needed medications, etc.
which will impact on a student's health. This information
is kept on file in the office and should be updated whenever
necessary. |
Medication
A Medical Authorization Form signed by a doctor and parent
must be on file before any type of medication can be administered.
This form can be picked up in the office.
Students cannot
keep any medicine in their possession while in school. Students
cannot transport any medications to and from school. |
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