For kindergarten, the student must have been enrolled in and attended kindergarten class in order to assure continued attendance in kindergarten in a DoDEA school. in kindergarten through grade 12) in the sending states local educational agency. The following documents are necessary to complete the registration process: Contact the registrar at your childs schoolto update your childs information or visit your school's registration page for more information on enrollment. In addition to her husband's distinguished military career, her father served in the Navy and her two brothers served in the Army. Students accounts will be deactivated upon transition out of a DoDEA school. Teachers will be notified of any restrictions that affect students in their classes. Skate shoes are strictly prohibited anywhere on campus. Phone: 762-524-6545. For the most up to date version of this handbook please visit: http://www.dodea.edu/stowerses/handbook.cfm Brent Williams will become the principal of Benito Middle, moving from Memorial Middle. Consequences of breaking the playground rules may lead to restriction of playground activities or stronger disciplinary action if the behavior is severe or persistent. Emergency school closure occurs when unforeseen circumstances such as broken water pipes, flooding, loss of power,severe weather, etc., warrant closure to be initiated during non-school hours. Provides a nurturing environment where all students can reach their maximum potential. All assessments selected for use within DoDEA shall: The results of each assessment shall be used as one component of the DoDEA-CAS for major decisions concerning a students future learning activities within the classroom setting. All other messages will be placed in teachers' boxes or sent to the teacher via email, which they may be able to receive during the "Specials" period or at lunch. The school affords students and parents adequate prior notice of its general search policy through the issuance referenced above and this handbook. Core functions of school psychologists include mental health interventions, behavior management, crisis intervention and response, assessment, and consultation and collaboration. Corporal Freddie Stowers, born and raised in Sandy Spring, SC is the only African American Medal of Honor recipient from World War I. Providing leadership in promoting personal and environmental health and safety by managing communicable diseases, monitoring immunizations, and providing consultation and health-related education to students and staff to promote school health and academic success; Providing quality health care and intervening with actual and potential health problems through health screenings, health assessments, and nursing interventions, including the development of health care and emergency care plans to enable students to safely and fully participate in school; Providing case management services to direct care for students with chronic health conditions in order to ensure their safety and increase their access to the educational program; and. These orders will be maintained in the student's cumulative file. Building Construction Academy at Bowers/Whitley, Mort Elementary A Community Partnership School, South Tampa Academy at Monroe Middle Magnet, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The time and reason for being absent from school is noted for accountability. They are experts in student mental health and learning/behavior, and they partner with various stakeholders throughout the school and community to support students academic and emotional needs. The ESOL Programs instruction can be delivered in a variety of settings and program configurations. Visit your school's School Meals Program page for more information and the latest school menus. Former Stowers principal returns to post as principal for White Management of student behavior is a responsibility shared by students, sponsors/parents/guardians, teachers, and the military command and school communities in general, in accordance with DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1353.01, Student Rights and Responsibilities, April 6, 2021. The school nurse collaborates with the school administrator to promote the health and academic success of students and serves as the liaison between the school, community, and health care systems. By working together to support one another we have continued to thrive academically and as a community. Each student, together with the students parent or guardian (if applicable), shall acknowledge and sign Form 700, Use of DoDEA Internet and Use of Information Technology Resources, before he or she is assigned a user account. An illness which presents with contagious symptoms. White Elementary School this fall. Stowers ES has Mentoring Mustangs is an after-school enrichment class focused on assuring young men that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Stowers Elementary located at 13915 Barrington Stowers Drive, Lithia, Florida, opened their school doors to 533 Kindergarten through Fifth grade students on August 25, 2009 with Catherine "Missy" Lennard as principal. Comply with policies, procedures and standards for student behavior; Refrain from conduct or behavior that is disruptive; Respect the rights and human dignity of other students and all school employees; Attend school and classes regularly, and punctually and make a conscious effort in all classes; Participate in and take advantage of educational opportunities provided by DoDEA schools; Assist school employees in operating a safe school by abiding by the laws of the United States, the local military installation, the host nation, and DoDEA policies, regulations, and procedures; Properly maintain school property and use school property and equipment for educationally authorized purposes; Promptly bring to the attention of a DoDEA school employee behavior or activities that may endanger the safety and well-being of themselves or others and to cooperate with school threat assessment procedures; and. Lisa Brooks Coleman is the Georgia /Alabama Community Superintendent, responsible for Fort Moore, Fort Novosel, and Maxwell AFB Schools. Chaperones are required to accompany the class to and from the trip. During her time at Floridas Department of Education, she served 67 districts, she presented at national conferences and provided professional development to teachers, administrators, and state level officials. Phone: 762-524-6545. Ms. Latasha Tita Parent-Teacher Conferences (dodea.edu/parents/conferences.cfm)allow parents the opportunity to ask questions about their childs classes or progress in school. Water bottles should be clearly marked with the student's name and teacher. A best practice is to fund your childs account every pay day through the next pay day. Severe uncontrolled coughing or wheezing, rapid or difficult breathing, and coughing lasting longer than five to seven days. Handbook Stallions, I am proud to be the principal at Stowers Elementary School. Gilmore served active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps at various installations, including Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi; and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. You are a critical part of that community. Gilmore has worked in the Halifax County school district in North Carolina, where he and a team of educators assisted in the states effort to turn around the school district in 2010, which was identified as a priority school. In addition, the school intercom system will not be used to deliver messages to students or to check your child out of the classroom unless there is an emergency approved by an administrator. Failure to follow this policy will result in a phone call to the parents requesting another pair of shoes, and/or the wheels being removed and kept in the main office for pickup. The staff and I are committed to providing our students with the academic and personal skills that lead to lifelong success! A student must remain home until determined to be not infectious by a medical care provider. For more information on the Standard Response Protocols and how they apply within DoDEA, refer to DoDEA Administrative Instruction 5205.02, Volume 6, DoDEA Force Protection Program: Standard Response Protocols, July 24, 2018. In addition, their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improves. Limited progress towards grade-level expectations: Student exhibits the skills/behaviors in isolated or rare instances, or with a great deal of support. Bike riders should wear helmets and ride away from walkers. The staff and I strongly believe in growing our school community to new levels of success each school year. We appreciate your cooperation during times such as these. Parents are welcome to visit the school and classrooms to observe the schools programs for brief periods of time that do not interfere with instruction. Any change to the designated location must be approved by the schools front office before the visitor can access a different location within the school. Therefore, it is incumbent upon all community education partners - students, parents, military leaders, administrators, faculty and staff - to understand the serious nature of actions violating the principle student freedoms and the scope of authority over infractions as outlined in The DoDEA Disciplinary Rules and Procedures. Visitors must provide authorized identification to gain access to the DoDEA school. The DoD FAP provides for the identification, treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Handbook | Stowers Elementary School | DoDEA In 2017, Dr. Dilmar earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching from Northcentral University with her dissertation focusing on Professional Learning Communities. DoDEA school psychologists provide a range of services designed to support students learning, growth, and development. PEACHTREE CITY, GA May 11, 2020 The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Georgia/Alabama Community Superintendent, Dr. Lisa B. Coleman, announced Dr. Amy D. Dilmar as the new Stowers Elementary School principal at Fort Benning, Georgia for the upcoming school year. Mrs. Tita earned her Bachelor's in Chemistry from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, her Master's from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and her Administrative Leadership Certification from Liberty University. Transportation is not authorized to take students to their homes or to eating facilities for their mid-day meal. To avoid interruption of instructional time, flowers or other gifts will not be delivered to students. Most new assignments will take effect May 30. Stowers ES Gets New Principal for Upcoming School Year If information is received from our district office or from the Command Post to send students home, the school will then release the student(s) to the parent/guardian provided proper identification has been presented. Participate actively and cooperatively in the evaluation of their homework when appropriate. If parents would like to acknowledge a student's birthday in the classroom it is suggested that they bring non-food items (pencils, erasers, etc.) Evidence found during a general search, or a dog sniff, that alerts authorities to potential contraband may provide reasonable suspicion sufficient to conduct an individualized search. Our students get the opportunity to perform in on and off post activities. 2440.1: English as a Second Language Programs, 1367.01: High School Graduation Requirements and Policy, 23-ED-001: Accelerated Withdrawal for Dependents with Permanent Change of Station Orders, Parent-Teacher Conferences (dodea.edu/parents/conferences.cfm), 1301.01: DoDEA Comprehensive Assessment System, 1342.12: Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents, 2500.14: Nondiscriminiation and 504 Accommodation on the Basis of Disability in DoDEA Conducted Education Programs and Activities, Change 2, 1356.01: DoDEA Family Advocacy Program Process for Reporting Incidents of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect, 1353.01: Student Rights and Responsibilities, Change 1, 1347.01: Student Disciplinary Rules and Procedures, Change 1, Sexual Harassment Awareness and PreventionWeb page (dodea.edu/sexualharassment), 1443.02: Protecting Against Sexual Harassment Based on Conduct of a Sexual Nature, 6600.01: Computer Access and Internet Policy. In DoDEA, special education and related services are available to eligible students, ages 3 through 21 years of age. DoDEA has implemented action-based standard response protocols (i.e., lockout, lockdown, evacuate, and shelter) that can be performed during any emergency incident. In accordance with Section 6 of DoDEA Regulation 2720.1, should a student sustain a more serious illness or injury, the school nurse will make a judgment call based on nursing assessment to determine if the student needs emergency medical care requiring a response by an emergency medical team (EMT) and possible transportation for treatment at a health care facility. When leaving the school, visitors must sign out and return the visitor's badge to the schools front office. States participating in the Compact work to coordinate graduation requirements, transfer of records, course placement, unique learning needs, assessments and other administrative policies. Salters will move from Blake to Aparicio-Levy, a technical college for adult students. Achievement codes will be given at the end of the second, third and fourth marking periods for students in grades K1. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Troy University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from South Carolina State University. Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. Southeast District Superintendent Greg Bull has served more than 20 years as an educator with DoDEA. School security is a national concern. In 2018, Gilmore joined DoDEA as principal of Fort Knox High School and led in the merger of the middle school while opening the 21st Century building that added to the schools original footprint. Stowers ES has a running club in which our students participate in weekly runs with parents and peers to promote a healthy lifestyle. Students entering grade 12 must have successfully completed grade 11 and earned a minimum of 19 course credits. Emergency Planning and Crisis Response (dodea.edu/Offices/Security/crisis-response.cfm). Students may express their beliefs about religion in the form of homework, artwork, presentations, and other written and oral assignments, free from discrimination by school faculty or other students based on the religious content of their submissions. Throughout the United States, youth crime and violence threaten to undermine the safety of our students' learning environment. A copy will be provided to the student and, if applicable, the students parent or guardian. Notify the classroom teacher about your childs allergens and check with the classroom teacher prior to bringing in any food for classroom celebrations. Reporting Abuse Neglect Suicide Risk and Threats, https://www.dodea.edu/Partnership/index.cfm, 1325.01: DoD Impact Aid Program for Local Educational Agencies, Change 2, 1342.29: Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, 1342.25: School Boards for Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS), 1358.01: School Boards, Advisory Committees, and Dependents Education Council, 1342.13: Eligibility Requirements for Education of Elementary and Secondary School-Age Dependents in Overseas Areas, Change 3, 1342.26: Eligibility Requirements for Minor Dependents to Attend Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS). Due to classroom transitions throughout the school day, it is not always possible to relay phone messages to students. Andrea Cummings will lead Barrington Middle, taking a promotion from the assistant principals position at East Bay High. Formerly, Mrs. Tita served at the Europe South District Office as the 6-12 Science ISS and Chemical Hygiene Advisor. In this case, the sponsor/parent should notify the school two weeks prior to the date of withdrawal. All assignments (e.g., quizzes, tests, examinations, homework, speeches, etc.) High school counseling programs are designed to foster student preparation and readiness for successful college and career pathways after high school. It is strongly recommended that long dangling earrings not be worn to school for safety reasons. Counseling programs are designed to foster a foundation for lifelong learning by removing barriers to students academic success. Once again, this decision is made by the individuals stated above. Jamal Cook will be principal of Buchanan Middle, promoted from an assistant principal job at Hill Middle. An Evacuation is called when there is a need to move students from one facility to another. Through homework, students are given the opportunity to complete additional practice and application to strengthen skills; to expand and/or enrich regular class work; to complete work started in class; to make up work due to absence. DoDEA is a Department of Defense Field Activity operating under the direction, authority, and control of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. Previously he was assistant principal of Corr Elementary. Parents/sponsors who plan to attend a parent-teacher conference scheduled by the teacher or school should inquire on the amount of time allowed before attending. According to Section 3.6 of DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1353.01, Student Rights and Responsibilities, April 6, 2021, students may observe religious practice in school, such as celebration of religious holidays, engaging in private prayer, saying grace before meals, and wearing yarmulkes and head scarves, as long as the practice does not violate student standards or cause substantial disruption. It is also an opportunity for parents to become actively involved in their child's learning and for each child to reach his/her full potential. To return to school, your child must be without symptoms for 24 hours and fever-free without fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours. We Want You! I am proud to be the principal at Stowers Elementary School. Following the bus in their private vehicle is not close supervision. To all families, please feel free reach out at any time to speak about what is working well or share your ideas. In elementary grades, school counseling programs support and provide education on prevention and intervention services, promoting positive academic skills, career awareness, and social-emotional development skills students need to be competent and confident learners. Although DoDEA may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for Department of Defense information, it does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these locations. There is a Point of Contact (POC) at each location that has the necessary codes to access the system. All DoDEA students are responsible for not committing acts of sexual harassment, sexual assault, PSB-CY, and other related abusive misconduct, in accordance with DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1443.02, Prohibited Sexual, Sex-Based, and Other Related Abusive Misconduct Reporting and Response, February 21, 2019 (DoDEA AI 1443.02, and for cooperating with any investigations and resolution of complaints made in accordance with this Issuance. If a student needs emergency medical care requiring an ambulance, the school will make reasonable efforts to contact the sponsor/parent/guardian or emergency contact. 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. See the full list of Contacts on our "Contact Us" page. Other symptoms interfering with learning or participation, such as abdominal pain; ear ache; itchy, painful eyes; light-sensitivity; or profuse exudate from the eyes necessitating frequent wiping. Regardless of the level of risk reported, in all cases, a DoDEA school administrator or designated member of the Case Management Team must directly notify parents or legal guardians of the concern. She taught 7th grade life science in Hinesville, Georgia and special education in Greenville, South Carolina. Hats are permissible on the playground. April Gillyard is returning to Memorial Middle, a school she led successfully before taking a job in the districts Transformation Schools office. These operational guidelines are a key part of DoDEAs role in total force and the warfighters mission readiness. This is the product of countless hours of innovative and collaborative work from dedicated professionals throughout DoDEA. The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with the National Center forInterstate Compacts and the Council of State Governments,has developed an interstate compact that addresses the educational transition issues of children of active duty military-connected families. In addition, Mrs. Tita developed coaching cycles with ISSs to strengthened teachers professional learning communities at the school level consequently aiding in the school and district goals coming to fruition. Children may not throw objects (sticks, rocks, dirt, etc. The only acceptable form of social media communication between parents/teachers/students is through official school social media. For the protection of students and staff, all visitors must report to the schools front office immediately upon arriving at the school. The purpose of special education is to enable these students to successfully develop to their fullest potential by providing FAPE in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as implemented by DoD Manual (DoDM) 1342.12, Implementation of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents, June 17, 2015. If a parent or legal guardian disagrees with school recommendations for evaluation of a students dangerousness to self, or refuses to take parental or legal guardian responsibility for the safety of their child, the DoDEA school administrator must inform the parent or legal guardian that DoDEA policy requires that school personnel protect the safety and health of the students. DoDEA is a Department of Defense Field Activity operating under the direction, authority, and control of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. She is a native of Savannah, Georgia. His tenure at Fort Knox Middle High yielded significant growth in the College and Career Standards Summative assessments. Step 3- Those matters which cannot be resolved at the school level are referred to the Community Superintendent's Office. Sarah Garcia will replace Mathurin at Shaw, leaving Lanier Elementary. He replaces Dr.. The only exceptions will be: Students arriving to school late or being dismissed early from school are signed in and out through the front office. Frequency and length of assignments will be grade appropriate. A copy of the letter will be filed in the students discipline folder for the period of the school year. Students in grades 712 may walk up to 1.5 miles from their primary residence to the school or designated bus stop. We had a great experience here with both principal and teachers. One of his goals as superintendent is to focus on how all personnel in all positions will serve our mission of meeting the needs of military connected students and families. Please enter valid email address to continue. Classroom instruction is developmental and engaging so students are successful. As a school administrator, she led instructional improvement efforts with a focus on strategies that improved mathematical modeling as well as reasoning and evidence from text across all subjects. Students should plan to wear tennis shoes or other athletic footwear when possible on Physical Education days. Our school is currently working to build our instructional program to increase student achievement. The underlying principles all relate to student rights to a safe and secure learning environment free from the threat or fear of physical violence; free from drugs, alcohol, weapons and other prohibited items; free from hazing, bullying or intimidation; and free from gang or criminal activity. Homemade treats are not allowed due to health and allergy concerns of students. Student transportation is defined as the transportation of students from their assigned bus stop to school at the beginning of their school day, during the mid-day and for return to their assigned bus stop at the end of the normal scheduled school day. Fort Moore, GA 31905-7402 In their first major action, the battle for Hill 188, the 371st received a citation from the French government. Parents may review their child's cumulative school records at any time, with the assistance of school personnel. For typical classroom matters, the following procedures should apply in order as needed: These procedures follow the correct chain-of-command/line of authority from teacher to principal to superintendent and focus on resolution at the lowest level. A signed appointment slip from the dentist or doctor may be used in lieu of a note from parents. Johan von Ancken will leave the principals position at Dowdell Middle for a district position as executive director of high schools. The parent or sponsor must present verification of the date required for the student to depart from the school (e.g., PCS orders). Please inform the school whenever your contact information changes. Parents are encouraged to seek immediate resolution of problems. Accelerated withdrawal will only be considered if the parent/sponsor presents PCS orders. Student must remain at home until symptoms clear or completion of 24 hours of medical provider-prescribed ophthalmic treatment. To avoid disrupting instructional time, only emergency messages will be delivered to teachers in classrooms. We will continue to use an integrated package of prevention and control measures to avoid COVID-19 transmission in our schools. In 1991, she taught high school biology, served as a cheerleading coach and sponsor of the science club at Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. The school was dedicated on May 2, 2010. Students who have been identified as having disabilities or are ELLs shall participate using either the standard DoDEA assessments, with or without reasonable and appropriate accommodations, or through the use of the appropriate DoDEA alternate assessment, as per their Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 Accommodation Plan, or English Learner Plan. The exclusion will remain in place until such time that the DoD Command determines that the outbreak is over and that it is safe for the student to return to school. It is acceptable for parents to bring in self-purchased over-the-counter medication to be kept in the health office for their childs use at school, but the medication must be accompanied by a physicians prescription and signed parental consent form. Gilmore has been a teacher mentor, department chair, test coordinator and named Teacher of the Year. As a result of our response throughout the pandemic, infection rates among students and staff remained remarkably low. Collaborating with school and community-based resources to reduce health-related barriers to student learning, improve access to health care and develop school-community partnerships to support academic achievement and student success. Our school is part of the Department of Defense Education Activity, Southeast District. A waiver for immunization exemption may be granted for medical or religious reasons. The school nurse's responsibilities include: Do not send your child to school if he or she is ill. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XQjiz6zVc1A9avY66vNPRCCK411SRTog/view?usp=sharing. They are the proud parents of two daughters Brooke Elizabeth; a high school junior, and Lauren Alexandria; a junior high school eighth grader. Please contact your childs school for details regarding scheduling of parent-teacher conferences.