Columbus elementary
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CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMThe Chemical Health Program is divided into three components: Prevention, Intervention and Promotion. Early intervention is very important. Some behavior that parents and teachers may see if a child is having a chemical abuse problem may be:
Lack of interest in formerly rewarding activities. Frequent vague and withdrawn moods. No longer obeys curfews or other school and house rules. Change in grades and receiving negative progress reports. Skipping school. Changes in eating and sleeping habits. Changes in personal dress habits. Changes in friends. More frequent borrowing of money, stealing. For more information, please contact the school counselor at 982-8903. 
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING At Columbus we follow the basic principles of Responsive Classroom. This philosophy includes teacher, modeling and practicing all behaviors which make our school a respectful place to learn. Climate for Learning this year will include: School-wide green, yellow and red behavior management tool. You will hear a lot about green “Good Behavior” from your child. Each grade level will provide you with information how their grade-level system will work. School-wide behavior report. The yellow reports will have consequences directly related to the misbehavior. We will help our students understand this relationship and communicate home with you, if necessary. These reports are not about students getting into trouble, rather they serve as a tool for students owning up to and fixing a problem. Inside our cafeteria during lunch sessions we will have a supervised “Think Tank.” This supervised working lunch area will be where student create a written plan to improve their behavior. We will re-new our commitment to positive student behavior initiative via our green Cool Cougar rewards which could result in lunch on the stage with a special guest. Also, we will continue the displaying of student and other positive specialist and grade level reinforcement pictures in the Kids of Character Campaign showcase. Finally, it is important our students continue to learn the importance of responsible, respectful social behaviors as it relates to students’ relationships with others. We will be teaching and talking with classes throughout the year about peaceful conflict resolution, bullying and friendship skills. CLOTHING The students and his/her parents have the basic responsibility to choose suitable dress for school wear. We suggest, however, clothing should be neat and suitable for school. Clothing should be non-restrictive to the learning experiences taking place in the classroom. We have high standards for our students in all areas and we feel student attire is no exception. 
Unacceptable dress or grooming is defined as that which: Creates a disruption of the learning process within the school, such as tee shirts with inappropriate or offensive words and/or pictures. Don’t wear items that advertise, display or represent items such as alcoholic beverages, obscenities, discriminatory connotations, sexual innuendoes, etc… Creates a health or safety hazard to any person, including the offender. Causes injury to yourself or another student or may cause damage to school property. Please refrain from wearing articles such as chains, etc. Is hazardous in various school activities such physical fitness. Wear shoes at all times. Prevents the student from doing their best because of blocked vision or restricted movement. Exposes the back, shoulders, chest, midriff, buttocks and underclothing. Specifically, all pants or jeans must be worn on hips (no underwear, shorts, etc., can be shown). Inappropriate clothing will need to be changed. If a student does not have a change of clothing, the student will need to contact a parent to bring appropriate clothing. Continual disregard of this policy will be considered insubordinate and will be subject to disciplinary action. Hats are not to be worn in the building. Hats will be confiscated and returned only to the parent or to the student at the end of the year. This includes hoods from hooded sweatshirts, scarves and/or other headwear. NO short shorts allowed. Inseam must be at least three inches in length. Skirts must be four inches from the knee or leggings worn underneath. Tank tops must have a strap at least one inch wide. Oversized tank tops must have a t-shirt worn underneath. Roller blades including tennis shoes with rollers are forbidden. Some school events and/or activities may permit the wearing of headwear ONLY when previously approved by the building principal. Coats, jackets and hats are not to be worn or carried at any time during the school day. Students are to keep them in their lockers or coat hall. Coats or jackets worn or carried by students during the school day will be confiscated and may be picked up at the end of the day. COMMUNICATION WITH SCHOOL & STAFFWhen questions arise relating to curriculum, discipline, policy or procedures, parents are urged to discuss the matter with the staff of the school involved. Your elementary school staff is best able to answer your questions and help you resolve a problem pertaining to your child’s education. If it is a matter that cannot be handled at the local school level, the principal will be responsible for involving other persons. Teachers may be contacted by telephone between 8:00-9:00 AM and 3:30-3:45 PM, or by email. COMMUNITY EDUCATION The Forest Lake Schools Community Education Department offers many different after school and evening activities for enrichment, recreational, cultural, social and educational purposes. Community Service’s main goals are: to provide lifelong learning opportunities for community members of all ages, to support and supplement the K-12 program, and help build strong communities that enable each person to achieve their greatest potential. We are always looking for ideas and suggestions for new classes. If you are interested in sharing your interest or hobby with people in the community, please contact the Community Education office at 651-982-8120.
COMPUTERSStudents have access to the computer lab as well as to four portable laptop carts and a classroom set of ipads. In addition, permanent ipads are located in grades K-3 classrooms. All devices have access to the worldwide web.
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Students at Columbus are taught a balanced curriculum developed and reviewed regularly by teams of educators and parents. Content areas include communications (reading, language arts,