Chipman Student Handbook 2023-2024

Welcome to Charles H. Chipman Elementary! Where we DREAM BIG & SHINE BRIGHT The staff at Charles H. Chipman Elementary School is pleased to have you as a member of our school family. Your time with us will be a pleasant and rewarding experience. Charles H. Chipman is a Title I school that instructs approximately 233 Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 1 students. This handbook provides information that will answer questions you may have about school policies and procedures. We encourage you to read it and to file it for future reference. MISSION STATEMENT Charles H. Chipman is a community of connected, capable and contributing individuals that build an environment of lifelong learners. BELIEF STATEMENTS ❖We are building a firm foundation for success. ❖All children can learn and experience success regardless of diversity, capabilities or background. ❖Education must be the shared responsibility of the student, family, school, and community. ❖Children have a right to learn in a safe and positive environment. ❖All instruction must be engaging and rigorous for children to reach their full potential. ❖Individual integrity, tolerance and respect for others must be taught, modeled, expected, and acknowledged. SCHOOL HOURS School Building Opens 8:30AM Instruction Begins 9:00AM Dismissal Begins 3:30PM School Building Closes 4:00PM DAILY CYCLE Chipman Elementary operates on a six-day schedule. Days are identified as A, B, C, D, E, and F. Most classes will meet every day (A-F) or every other day (A, C, E or B, D, F). Generally, this day is consistent through the school year, but may change due to planned or unforeseen circumstances. The daily cycle always will follow sequentially regardless of day(s) missed for holidays, weather, etc. Page|2

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