PHILOSOPHY

At Sunrise R-IX School we believe that all children can learn.  We know that learning is encouraged by a safe, orderly and caring environment where children feel they are capable, connected and can contribute to our learning environment, community and the world.

 STUDENT'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Board of Education of the Sunrise R-IX School District believes that students have rights, which should be recognized and respected. It also believes that every right carries with it certain responsibilities. Among the student's rights and responsibilities are the following:

• The right to a free public education; the responsibility to attend school regularly and to observe school policies, rules and regulations deemed essential for permitting others to learn at school.
• The right to a quality education; the responsibility to put forth the best efforts during the educational process.
• Civil rights: including the rights to equal educational opportunity and freedom from discrimination; the responsibility not to discriminate against others.
• The right to free inquiry and expression; the responsibility to observe reasonable rules and regulations regarding these rights.
• The right to due process of law with respect to suspension, expulsion, and decisions, which the student believes, injure his right.
• The right to privacy; which insures privacy, in respect to the student's school records.                       

HOMEWORK

Helping a child with homework shows children that you value learning. Although parents should never do homework for their children, overseeing it demonstrates your support.

Parents should:

Ø       Set up a regular time and place for homework. If the children are just beginning school and do not have homework assignments, set aside at least 10 minutes each day to read and discuss what happened in class.

Ø       Be sure that your children understand their homework assignments. Go over the directions with them to determine whether they are following them correctly.

Ø       Make comments about your child's improvement; PRAISE your children for a job well done.

Ø       Contact the teacher if you don't understand your children's assignments or if there is a particular problem.  Send the teacher notes about homework difficulties or about problems your children have at school.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

If at any time you feel a conference is necessary with the teacher, don't hesitate to call.  Parent input is encouraged and appreciated.

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION

The Sunrise R-IX P.T.O. consists of parents and teachers working together in the education of Sunrise children. P.T.O. offers the service of keeping parents informed on educational concerns while promoting the welfare of the children.  Meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of the month beginning in September at 6:30 P.M. All parents are encouraged to attend.

ROOM HELPERS

Room helpers organize school parties and act as chaperones on field trips.  Anyone wishing to be a room helper is invited to contact their child’s classroom teacher.  All activities must be approved by the classroom teachers.

SCHOOL VISITORS

Parents are welcome in each of their child's classrooms. If a parent would like to visit a classroom, it is requested that arrangements be made with the classroom teacher or principal preceding their arrival. ALL VISITORS ARE TO REPORT TO THE OFFICE AND OBTAIN A VISITOR’S PASS.

 Students are requested not to ask for permission for people to visit the school during the school day.

STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS

The following guidelines are established for the presentation of student complaints and grievances:

• The school principal shall schedule a conference with the student and any staff members involved to attempt to resolve the problem. Parents/guardians may be involved in the conference, or a later conference may be scheduled at the discretion of the administration. Should the matter still not be resolved, they may appeal to the superintendent.
• If the student and/or parent/guardian are not satisfied with the action of the superintendent, they must submit a written request to appear before the Board of the Education. Unless required by law, a hearing will be at the discretion of the Board. The decision of the Board shall be final.
• All persons are assured that they may utilize this procedure without reprisal.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND/OR EMERGENCY DISMISSALS

Whenever there appears to be a doubt as to whether school will be in session due to severe weather conditions, announcements will be made on the following television and radio stations:

• KTVI Channel 2 News - St. Louis TV Station
• KDNL  Channel 30 News – St. Louis TV Station
• KMOV Channel 4 News - St. Louis TV Station
• KSDK Channel 5 News – St. Louis TV Station
• KJFF – 1400 AM – Jefferson County Radio Station
• KTJJ – 98.5 FM – Jefferson County Radio
• KMOX – 1120 AM – St. Louis Radio Station
• MKS Broadcasting – 1240 AM/104.3 FM – St. Louis Radio Station

Morning announcements will be made at approximately 6:30 a.m. if at all possible. 

If school must be closed during the school day the stations listed above will also be notified. Should school be dismissed early for threatening weather, students can be released to parents or designated persons such as a baby-sitter, as indicated by information on file with the school, or they will use normal school transportation home.  As you are aware our district is comprised of numerous back roads and areas that can be difficult for our school buses to negotiate.