Mountain View Parent and Student Handbook

Mountain View Elementary School Parent/Student Handbook

2025-2026

Dragons have the Best VIEW

Letter from the Principal

Dear Mountain View Elementary Families,

Our theme this year is DRAGONS HAVE THE BEST VIEW. DRAGONS value, improve, empower and WIN.  As we begin the school year, remember it will take all of us working together to have the Best VIEW.

I am honored to serve Mountain View Elementary School again for the 25-26 school year as your principal. Mountain View has always held a special place in my heart as I began my career in education here over 17 years ago. I look forward to working with each of you to ensure a successful school year for your child.

Please take time to read the important information in this handbook.  Included is information regarding school policies and procedures that impact student safety and the learning environment.

Student academic success is the main goal of every staff member at Mountain View Elementary. Our goal is for every student to learn to their highest level possible. We will work hard to provide each student with the resources, time, and support to ensure success. I ask for your support as parents and community members as well. Support for your student’s success can come in various methods:  

• Stay up-to-date on your child’s progress through the Infinite Campus- If you need information on how to access the Parent Portal, please call the office.
• Check your student’s communication folder daily
• Communicate with your child’s teacher often (Remind, phone)
• Provide a quiet place for homework
• Read with your student daily
• Involve yourself in PTO and school events/activities

While providing students with opportunities for growth we expect everyone to have the BEST VIEW. We will continue with our PBIS initiatives (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)

Please feel free to contact me through email  or 336-696-5512.  We are looking forward to a great school year! 
Katie Reeves, Principal

Parent Advisory/PTO Committee Members

The role of this committee is to help improve the effectiveness of communication with parents as equal partners and build ties between parents and the school. By ongoing communication, parents and staff of Mountain View Elementary can discuss continuous improvement ideas, always keeping our students at the heart of implementation.  This committee will meet with the PTO Executive Officers and School Representatives quarterly.  

If you should ever have any concerns to be addressed by this committee, please feel free to share with the principal or any of the 2024-2025  PTO/Parent Advisory Members listed below:

Parent Liaison: Lisa Cleary

Parent Rep: Keyssy Manzanares

Parent Rep: Tara Moffitt

Parent Rep: Shirl Daemer

Parent Rep: DeeAnna Parker

Teacher Rep:  Kristen Wiles

Attendance

Absences

Students are expected to be present and punctual for all classes throughout the year.  When a student returns to school following an absence, please send a note from a parent/guardian or physician to the classroom teacher stating the reason for the absence within 3 days.  If the student fails to bring a note, the absence will be marked unexcused.  According to NC state statute, parents will be sent a letter when a student has three, six, and ten UNEXCUSED absences.  If a student has more than ten total absences, a conference may be required with the school attendance committee.  Office personnel, school counselor, school  social worker, or teachers will call parents when there are questions or concerns about a student’s absences.  When a student has accumulated ten (10) absences, the student and his parent/guardian shall be notified, in writing, that the student may be denied the opportunity to be promoted to the next grade.  Students and their parents are responsible for knowing the attendance policy.

Regular attendance is essential to a student’s success in school.  Most subjects are taught in sequence requiring the understanding of each concept in the order of its presentation.  Persistent absenteeism creates a genuine hardship for a student and is regarded as a very serious problem.  

The following list contains the only lawful reasons for school absence:

Excused Absences  

The Wilkes County Board of Education shall excuse the temporary absence of a student upon showing of satisfactory evidence of one of the following reasons:

1. Illness or injury 
2. Quarantine
3. Medical or dental appointment
4. Court or administrative proceeding
5. Death in the immediate family
6. Religious observance
7. Educational opportunity (Refer to WCS Attendance Policy 4400) 

A student must be present at least ½ of the instructional day to be counted present. The importance of prompt and regular attendance cannot be too greatly emphasized. A good attendance record is related to high student achievement.

Tardies

Tardies are disruptive to the instructional day. A student is tardy if he/she is not in the classroom, seated and ready to begin morning work by 7:50am. Tardies are noted on your child’s record.  Each instance when a student is late to school or checks out of school early, whether the student returns to school or not, is counted as a tardy.  Tardies are coded as excused or unexcused based upon the same criteria as an excused absence.  It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to get students to school on time and to make sure that he/she is not tardy.

Check-In/Check-Out Procedures

When a student arrives on the school grounds, he/she should report immediately to his/her designated area.  When reporting to school late, a parent/guardian must accompany the student to the office to check in.  Once a student has arrived on the school campus, he/she may not leave the grounds without parental permission and permission from the principal or assistant principal and must be signed-out in the office.

Parents/legal guardians checking students out early must do so at the main office.  The secretary/receptionist will assist parents/legal guardians in signing students out of school.  Written permission is necessary for anyone other than parents/legal guardians to check out a student.  Students checking out early, with someone other than parents/legal guardians, should bring a note to the office first thing in the morning, so the secretary/receptionist may verify any and all checkouts with the parents/legal guardians.  A photo I.D. will be required. 

School begins at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m. 

Daily Schedule

School Bus Transportation

School bus safety is one of our major concerns. The following rules are for the protection of all students who ride a bus. Riding a bus is a privilege; therefore, it is important that the rules are followed so those students may retain this privilege. Please read the following rules carefully so that you and your child will know what is expected.

Students should follow these rules if using Bus Transportation:

• Be on time at the bus stop.
• Stay back from the roadway when waiting for a bus.
• Remain at the bus stop until the bus has come to a complete stop and the bus stop sign is extended.
• Look in both directions before crossing the road.
• Go quickly to your assigned seat and remain in that seat until disembarking.
• Avoid loud talking, playing, and scuffling on the bus.
• Keep hands, head, and feet inside the bus at all times.
• Refrain from throwing objects both inside and outside the bus.
• Refrain from cell phone use on the bus.
• If your child misses his/her bus, never follow the bus so they can load at another stop. Please bring your child to school and drop him/her off in the car line.
• Please remember that riding the bus is a privilege and not a right. ALL bus rules must be followed at all times. 
• A 6th grader or older needs to be visible for a 3rd grader or below to be dropped off 
  
  

Bus Rules and Regulations will be sent home with all students to be completed and signed by parents.  Safe transportation of students is a serious matter and parents are expected to know, cooperate, and communicate with their child’s bus driver.

Students are not to ride a bus other than their assigned bus or get off at any stop other than their designated stop without the written permission from a parent/guardian.Students who go home with each other must have written permission from both households.  Permission will be granted only if there is space available.  All notes from parents and/or guardians must be signed by the principal or principal’s designee.

Car Line

Students cannot be dropped off before 7:20 am. Please wait in line until our staff is outside to open car doors for students. Our car line is a single lane of traffic.  DO NOT PASS OTHER CARS. When picking up students in the car line, be sure to have your student car tag hanging where it is clearly visible to our staff.  DO NOT look for your child, please watch the cars in front of you.  Please avoid parking on the crosswalk.  Please load and unload students from the right side of the vehicle when possible. 

Weather Policy

When snow or other severe weather conditions occur, it will sometimes be necessary to cancel school, delay the opening of school, or dismiss classes early. The Wilkes County Schools Central Services will make an announcement of cancellations, delays, or dismissals as soon as a decision is made. Announcements will be made through the School Messenger System. In addition, you may listen to a local radio or television station or check Wilkes County Schools’ website at www.wilkes.k12.nc.us for information. If no announcement is made, school will open or dismiss as usual. Please do not call the school for information since telephone lines must be kept open for emergencies and other vital public service announcements when the weather is bad.

To avoid disruptions in your schedule, please complete the student inclement weather plan and make plans early in the year for your child care arrangements in case of snow, ice, or other severe weather that closes school.  It is very important to keep this plan up to date. If circumstances change it is the parent/legal guardian’s responsibility to let the school know of these changes. 

Tobacco Policy

Our campus is Tobacco Free…..every day, by everyone.  Please refer to Wilkes County Schools Policy 7251.  This includes vapes, e-cigarettes, etc.

Custody Arrangements

It is vital that any court orders pertaining to the custody of a child be on file at the school.  If you have a court order pertaining to the custody of a child, please be sure that the child’s teacher has been informed.  A copy of the court order will be on file with the child’s teacher and in the school office.   These must be kept current, so if there are any changes, notify the school as soon as possible.

Visitors and Volunteers

It is with excitement that we inform you of something NEW at Mountain View Elementary starting in August of the 2025/2026 school year.  A picnic area will be provided for guests to have lunch with their student(s). IF YOU WISH TO EAT LUNCH WITH YOUR CHILD, YOU MUST DO SO AT THE PICNIC TABLE BY THE FRONT OFFICE. FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL, only your student will be allowed to eat lunch with you.  The guest eating lunch with your child will need to be on your child's contact list or permission granted by parent/guardian.  We understand that due to work schedules sometimes certain days are the only time you can come to eat with your child...in case of cold or bad weather you may eat lunch in your vehicle. We will just ask that you sign saying you have your child with you during their lunch time. Students are NOT to leave campus at any time. For safety of all, parents/guardians may not enter the doors to the hallways in the mornings. Staff will be available at each door to greet children and ensure they make it to their classrooms.  Conferences before school and after school must be scheduled with the classroom teacher. If you contact the school, the teacher will be glad to return your call or send a note to verify a specific date and time. Volunteers are required to have a background check on file with Wilkes County Schools.  Please contact Lisa Cleary, Parent Liaison, regarding background checks.

 

Dress and Grooming

• Hats must not conceal eyes and ears or cause disruptions
• Head coverings may not be worn in school buildings or classrooms at any time. Being able to identify all persons in our building is a safety priority.
• No visible skin below armpit line
• Must have straps that cover shoulders
• No visible undergarments
• No underwear or stomach visible
• Entire area from top of armpit to upper thigh must be covered.
• Shoes must be worn at all times.
• Pants, shirts, skirts, or dresses must be at least upper thigh length. Rips/holes in bottoms should not expose skin/undergarments in a revealing or provocative manner. 

In Keeping with the Wilkes County Schools dress code, our students are expected to conform to good taste and non-disruptive type dress.  All rooms are air-conditioned and students should dress accordingly.  The school administration has the responsibility and right to determine what is disruptive to the school environment. Dress Code decisions will be made in accordance to, but not limited to the following guidelines: 

• Students may not wear articles of clothing which display or promote advertisements of alcoholic beverages, drugs, language and/or pictures offensive to other individuals or groups. 
• The law requires shoes to be worn at all times. No baseball or football shoes or helmets, or headgear are permitted inside the school building. Students are not to bring and/or wear caps, hats, toboggans or bandanas, or any other item considered to be headgear inside any school building without prior permission from a teacher.
• Tennis shoes or sneakers will be required of all students participating in physical education classes.
• All shorts, pants and skirts should be a modest and non-distracting fit and appropriate for the student’s physical development.
• Pajamas are not allowed except on special days announced in advance.
• Additional dress requirements may be made of students who come to school with inappropriate clothing and/or appearances that are disruptive to the learning environment.
• Exposed undergarments are not permitted.
• Visitors/parents will also adhere to our school’s dress code requirements.
• All staff members are responsible for enforcing the dress code.

Personal Valuables & Prohibited Items

Do not bring large sums of money or valuable items such as jewelry to school.  Every effort will be made to teach honesty and protect your property.  However, the school will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items and will not make efforts to recover these items. School administrators have the authority to conduct reasonable searches and seize materials in accordance with this policy for the purpose of maintaining a safe, orderly environment and for upholding standards of conduct established by the Board of Education or school. This policy does not apply to investigations conducted by law enforcement officials or to investigations conducted exclusively for the purpose of criminal prosecution. (WCS policy 4342).

The following items are not permitted at school:

• Guns or Knives:  It is a violation of state and federal laws to carry guns, knives, or other concealed weapons on school grounds.
• Fireworks:  State and federal laws prohibit the selling or use of fireworks on school property.
• Skateboards:  For safety reasons, and insurance liabilities, skateboards, wheeled skates, or sneaker skates are not permitted at school.
• Radios, electronic or battery powered game devices, CD/MP3 players, laser pointers, cameras and other electronic devices deemed inappropriate by school personnel are not permitted on school grounds except on special occasions designated by the school, such as field trips, festivals, reward days, etc.
• Rolling book bags are not permitted.
• Chewing gum may not be chewed at school or on the bus.
• Cell phones may not be seen or heard during school hours (see WCS policy 4304)

Cafeteria Behavior/Guidelines/Prices of Meals/Snacks

• Students are to practice good manners in the classroom/cafeteria.  Running, pushing, kicking, tripping, breaking in line, throwing food, tampering with other students’ food, popping milk cartons, or other disruptive behaviors are unacceptable and can lead to silent lunch and/or other disciplinary action.
• Students must talk in low voices.  When several classes are gathered, even soft talk produces much noise. 
• Students are to pick up all food and utensils as they go through the serving line.  Students are to remain seated during meals.  Feet are not to be on seats.
• Students are to use good table manners.  This includes picking up and cleaning up all items dropped.
• Students who bring lunch from home can go through the cafeteria line and receive a “packer’s lunch”.  Whether they choose a meal or not, they must remain with the class and follow the same procedures and regulations.

Federal and state law prohibits student use of carbonated beverages during regular lunch hours.  Please do not allow your child to bring these beverages to school.  According to federal law, no food or drink from other businesses is to be brought by parents, students, or staff into the cafeteria.

 

At the elementary level, Wilkes County Schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025-2026 school year. CEP is a provision under the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act that permits qualifying school systems to serve a free breakfast and free lunch to all students in attendance. Every elementary student this year will be permitted to go through the reimbursable meal line and eat both breakfast and lunch free of charge. Every student will be required to pass through the point-of-sale (cashier) for each meal, and extra items, such as a second milk, additional servings, or ala carte foods, will still require cash. Second meals will be charged at the price listed below. The online prepay option will still be available to allow parents to budget their student's ala carte purchases and avoid the need of sending cash to school. If a family chooses to opt out of CEP the meal prices below will apply to the student for meal purchases. 

 

Breakfast and lunch (for students would represent extra items) prices for the 2025-2026  school term are as follows:  

PK-5 Breakfast: $2.00 Reduced $ .30

Adults/Staff Breakfast: $3.25

PK-5 Lunch: $3.00 Reduced $ .40

Adults/Staff Lunch  $5.00

Classroom Snacks

Any snacks to be shared in a classroom must be purchased through the cafeteria OR meet the nutritional guidelines established by the FDA Legislation. This includes birthday celebrations. Please coordinate the day with the classroom teacher. The cafeteria staff requires 3 weeks notification in order to ensure delivery of snacks ordered.  

Gifts for Students

Because of the time factor, possible mix-ups, and problems on the bus, the school office encourages you not to send balloons and flowers to students at school.  Students will not be called out of class during instructional time to collect items.  Balloons and glass vases are not permitted on buses; therefore, students will need to transport these gifts home by car.

Lost and Found

Students who lose articles at school should check the “lost and found” area to see if these items have been turned in.  Students who find articles should turn them in to the office.  We suggest that items of clothing should have the student’s name in them. Lost and found items which are not claimed in a reasonable period of time will be donated to charity.

Academic Reporting

Progress Reports

Progress Reports will be issued every 4 ½ weeks (Mid-quarter and end of the quarter grading periods).  Please sign progress reports and return them to school the next day.  Look at the progress report carefully, noting not only the progress grade, but also the level upon which your child is working.  The grading will reflect the end-of-year expectations.  

 

Your child receives a grade according to his/her ability.  If you have questions as to how a grade was determined, please ask your child’s teacher for clarification. 

Teacher-Parent Conferences are encouraged!  Our teachers will be reaching out to you at the conclusion of each grading period.  You can request a conference at any time during the year.  We ask that you schedule a conference during a time when the teacher is not involved in instruction or supervision of students.  

 

Grades: Wilkes County is currently in revision. 

Visual of a 4th grade progress report below.

Homework

Homework will be assigned according to the Homework Policy 3135 adopted by the Wilkes County Board of Education.  All homework assigned will be used to supplement and strengthen the students’ regular class work.  Students will be held responsible for turning in homework completed and on the date it was due.  A student who has been absent from school should request homework assignments from the teacher.

Behavior

 

Consequences for violating Board of Education policies or school standards or rules may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• parental involvement;
• isolation or time-out for short periods of time;
• behavior improvement agreements;
• individual or small group sessions with the school counselor;
• in-school suspension;
• detention before and/or after school or on Saturday;
• community service;
• exclusion from extracurricular activities;
• suspension from bus privileges;
• placement in an alternative school;
• out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
• The parent or guardian is responsible for transportation as may be required to carry out the consequence.  (WCS Board Policy 4302)

Abuse/Neglect

The Wilkes County Board of Education supports all employees who make a report of child abuse or neglect in good faith. Any school employee who knows or has cause to suspect child abuse or neglect is legally required to report the case of the child to the director of social services. The employee also will report the case immediately to the principal. (WCS policy 4240)

Testing

The Wilkes County Board of Education believes that an effective testing and assessment program evaluates the progress of individual students and helps to ensure that educational goals and objectives are being met for every child. A testing program also assists in the continued refinement of the instructional program.

Field Trips

Field trips within our county and to nearby points of interest are scheduled by various classroom teachers throughout the school.  These trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom curriculum and to introduce students to the resources of the community.  Parents will receive notices of field trips well in advance of the scheduled trip date and will be asked to sign a field trip permission form.   Some field trips may need a minimal number of parent chaperones, while others may not need any chaperones.  NO SCHOOL FIELD TRIP CAN INCLUDE A CHILD WHO IS NOT ENROLLED AS A STUDENT BECAUSE OF LIABILITY ISSUES.  The classroom teacher will inform parents when the field trip money is non-refundable. PLEASE HELP BY MAKING SURE YOUR CHILD’S FIELD TRIP IS PAID FOR. PLEASE ENROLL IN SCHOOL CASH ONLINE TO PAY FOR FIELD TRIPS. IN THE EVENT A TRIP IS CANCELLED AND WE CAN REFUND MONEY, WE CAN ONLY REFUND MONEY THROUGH SCHOOL CASH.  (In most cases, field trip money is non-refundable.)

Wilkes County Schools Mission Statement

Encourage, Engage, and Empower

Emergency Drills

Emergency drill procedures are included in our school’s safety plan.  Procedures are established for fire drills, intruder alerts, evacuation, bomb threats, and severe weather.  These procedures are explained to students and practiced with students periodically during the year.  Students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate and responsible manner during all emergency drills.  We hope never to have an actual emergency, but no “horseplay or kidding around” will be acceptable during emergency drills.

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

Parents have the right to inspect and review education records and to seek to amend inaccurate education records. Parents must provide written consent before the disclosure of personally identifiable information from student education records, except as otherwise provided by law. Directory information can be displayed by the school unless parents request it not be made public. Parents should submit all requests in writing to the principal. Parents will be notified and will have the right to opt out prior to the participation of a student in a protected information survey. Parents have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. 

Reference Board Policy 4700 Student Records and NC General Statute 115C402.15

Non-Discrimination Statement

Public Notice

In compliance with federal laws, Wilkes County Schools administers all locally operated educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, marital status, pregnancy, military service, disability, or gender as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. 

The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing federal regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator and/or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education.  Questions or concerns should be directed to:

Dr. Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent: Title II

Ms. Jennifer Blankenship, Director of Exceptional Children: ADA

Mrs. Callie Grubb, Chief Academic Officer: Title 1, ESL/Title III, Federal Programs

Mr. David Johnson, Director of Secondary Education/School Safety/Athletics/CTE: Title IX

Dr. Dion Stocks, Director of Testing & Accountability/Cultural Arts: Section 504/MTSS

Wilkes County Schools

613 Cherry Street

North Wilkesboro, NC  28659        

Phone: (336) 667-1121

Declaración Sobre la Discriminación

Aviso Público

De acuerdo con las leyes federales, todos los programas educativos, toda actividad laboral y todas las matriculas del sistema escolar del condado de Wilkes se administran sin discriminación alguna en base a la raza, la religión, el origen nacional o étnico, el color, la edad, el estatus marital, estado de embarazo, servicio militar, discapacidad o género, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados, excepto cuando la exención sea la apropiada o permitida por ley.  Las consultas sobre la aplicación del Título IX y sus regulaciones federales de implementación pueden remitirse al Coordinador del Título IX y / o al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles en la Oficina de Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU. Las preguntas o inquietudes deben dirigirse a:

Dr. Westley Wood, Superintendente Asistente del Personal, Titulo II

Sra. Jennifer Blankenship, Directora de Educación Especial: ADA

Mrs. Callie Grubb, Directora Académica: Título I, ESL/Título III, Programas Federales

Sr. David Johnson, Director de Educación Secundaria/Seguridad Escolar/Deportes/CTE: Título IX

Dr. Dion Stocks, Director de Pruebas E Informes: Sección 504 / MTSS

Sistema Educativo del Condado de Wilkes

613 Cherry Street

North Wilkesboro, NC  28659        

Teléfono: (336) 667-1121

AHERA Notification Statement

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires educational agencies to inform employees, parents and students regarding certain asbestos related activities. These include the availability of management plans, re-inspections, periodic surveillance and response actions. The AHERA Management plan is available for public inspection at each school office, central services administrative office and the maintenance office. Total re-inspections are conducted every three years and a periodic surveillance is conducted every six months. All response actions needed to maintain or control asbestos containing materials are carried out by the state accredited personnel or properly trained maintenance personnel.

IPM

Dear Parent or Guardian,

The School Children’s Health Act requires all North Carolina school districts to notify parents and guardians of pesticides that they expect will be applied during the upcoming year. We want to notify you that the following

pesticides could be used at your child’s school this year. Name of Pesticide Product Active Ingredient(s)

DuPont Advion Ant Gel

Indoxacarb (S-Enantiomer)

Prescrip. Treatment Cy-Kick CS

Cyfluthrin

Talstar Professional Insecticide

Bifenthrin

MaxForce Roach Bait Gel

Fipronil

Contrac All Weather Blox

Bromadiolone

Alpine WSG

Dinotefuran

PT Alpine F & BB

Dinotefuran

CB-80

Pyrethrins

Taurus S-C

Fipronil

Wilkes County Schools has implemented an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. This can help reduce or even eliminate the risks of pesticides by using simple, low-cost methods. With proper training, planning and effective communication among affected parties, IPM can prevent pest problems, reduce the need for pesticide application and greatly improve the quality of the school environment. If you have any questions, please contact Bergie Speaks, Maintenance Director, at (336) 667-2021.

Healthful Living Notification

All students must participate in Healthful Living Education classes in grades Kindergarten through 9th grade (G.S.115C-81[e]).  The nature of Health Education often includes the discussion of sensitive topics.  In these situations, health teachers, school nurses and school counselors are trained for appropriate and accurate content as well as proper teaching methods.

A parent may request that his/her child be excluded from certain health topics due to religious/personal beliefs by contacting the school principal in writing.  These students will be given an alternative health assignment during that time.

Health Screening

The health of your child is important to you and to Wilkes County Schools. Throughout the school year, screening programs are organized to identify health needs. The screenings are performed by school nurses, speech language pathologists, dental hygienists, volunteers, and other trained school personnel. This is a valuable health service to our students. Parents are notified in writing when any health problem appears to need further evaluation by medical doctors, dentists, eye doctors, or other health care providers. This referral form needs to be returned to the school nurse after medical treatment is received. Screenings may include the following areas:

• Vision
• Hearing
• Height and Weight
• Blood Pressure
• Dental 
• BMI (Body Mass Index)

Any parent/legal guardian who does not wish to have his/her child participate in this screening program should notify the school principal in writing at the beginning of the school year.

Immunizations

State law requires that up-to-date immunization records MUST be on file in the school office within 30 days of entering/enrolling in the school.

• 4 DPT’s – 3 doses by age 1 year and 1 booster dose on or after the 4th birthday.
• 3 Polio – 2 doses by age two years and 1 booster due on or after 4th birthday.
• 2 Measles – Mumps – Rubella
• 1 HIB – between the ages of 15 months and 5 years of age.
• TdAP – Before entering grade 6

Health Procedures

Any serious injury or illness will be reported to parents. If a child becomes ill or is injured at school, he/she should tell the teacher who may send the child to the office. The following procedures will be followed:

• Parents will be notified that the student is ill/injured if the condition is serious enough for the parent to come after the child.
• In cases of illnesses or injuries requiring emergency medical attention, the student may be taken directly to the hospital and parents will be notified immediately.

Parents have the following obligations:

• If a student has a fever over 100.4, vomiting, or diarrhea, he/she should stay at home and not attend school. 
• When a student returns to school, the parent/guardian must send a note within 3 days explaining why the student was absent or a doctor’s statement if the student visited the doctor. (See Wilkes County Schools Attendance Policy).

Medication

The school’s policy of giving medications to students by any school personnel is very strict. If your child must have medication of any type, including over the counter medicine, given during school hours, parent/guardian has the following choices:

• The parent/guardian may come to school and give the medication to the student at the appropriate time.
• The parent/guardian may get a medication form from the school and have the doctor indicate on the form the drug, dose, time to be given, and be sure that the doctor signs the form.
• The parent/guardian may discuss with the doctor an alternative schedule of medication so that it can be given outside of school hours.

Safe Schools Procedures

Student safety is the #1 priority for school, teachers, and our staff!  Wilkes County Schools outlines our policies and procedures within WCS Board Policies 1510/4200.

Student Insurance Program

Membership in a group accident insurance program will be made available to students each year.  In arranging this insurance, the Wilkes County Board of Education will make every reasonable attempt to identify a company offering comprehensive insurance at economical rates.  Information on the plan will be made available through the schools.

Purchase of this insurance will constitute an agreement between the student and/or parent and the insurance company, not with the school district.  The school district does not assume any contractual responsibility for expenses not covered by insurance.

Homelessness

The Wilkes County Board of Education is committed to providing a free appropriate education for all students enrolled in the school system. In accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the North Carolina State Plan for Educating Homeless Children, the Board of Education will make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children and youth of school age within the district, encourage their enrollment, and eliminate barriers to their receiving an education which may exist in district policies or practices. Based on individual need, homeless students will be provided services available to all students, such as preschool, free or reduced school meals, services for English language learners, special education, vocational/technical education, gifted and talented services, and before- and after-school care. (WCS 4125)

Safe Surrender Law

North Carolina's Safe Surrender law allows parents to anonymously and safely surrender a newborn (up to 30 days old) to a designated safe person without fear of prosecution for abandonment. This law, also known as the Infant Homicide Prevention Law, aims to prevent newborn abandonment and harm by providing a safe alternative for parents in crisis.

Use of School Technology

The use of school system technological resources, including access to the Internet, is expected to be exercised in an appropriate and responsible manner. Individual users of the school system's technological resources are responsible for their behavior and communications when using those resources. Responsible use of school system technological resources is use that is ethical, respectful, academically honest, and supportive of student learning. Each user has the responsibility to respect others in the school community and on the Internet. Users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette.

General student and employee behavior standards, including those prescribed in applicable board policies, the Code of Student Conduct, and other regulations and school rules, apply to use of school technological resources, including access to the Internet.

In addition, anyone who uses school system computers or electronic devices, accesses the school's electronic storage or network, or connects to the Internet using school system-provided access must comply with the additional rules for responsible use listed in Section B, below. These rules are intended to clarify expectations for conduct but should not be construed as all-inclusive.

All students must be trained about appropriate online behavior as provided in policy 3226/4205, Internet Safety.

Failure to adhere to the requirements of this policy will result in disciplinary action, including revocation of user privileges. Willful misuse may result in criminal prosecution under applicable state and federal law, disciplinary action for students. (WCS policy 3225, 4312, 7320).

Student Records (Policy 4700)

A parent, guardian or eligible student (one who is at least 18 years old or is married) will be allowed access to the student’s records upon proper request. A formal review of a student’s complete records will be conducted only in the presence of the principal or his or her designee. School personnel will not destroy any educational records if there is an outstanding request to inspect or review the records.

A parent, guardian or eligible student has the right to challenge an item in the student record believed to be inaccurate or inappropriate. The principal will examine a request to amend a student record item and respond in writing to the person who challenges the item. Subsequent steps, if necessary, will follow the student grievance procedures as provided in Board of Education policy 1740/4010, Student and Parent Grievance Procedure.

Release of Records to Others

Student records will be released promptly when a student transfers to another school, and in other circumstances specifically permitted by law. Written permission by a parent, guardian or eligible student is required for the release of a student’s records in any other circumstance.

Directory information on students may be utilized by the school district, individual schools or organizations, after providing proper notice and the opportunity to object to the parent, guardian or eligible student (Board of Education policy 1310/4002, Parental Involvement). The following information is considered to be directory information:

• student’s name;
• address;
• telephone listing;
• date and place of birth;
• participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
• weight and height of members of athletic team;
• dates of attendance;
• diplomas, certification and awards received;
• most recent previous school or education at institution attended by the student; and
• pictures or videos taken on buses, school grounds, in school buildings and at school activities unless the picture or video may reveal confidential information about a student.

Decisions to provide directory information to outside organizations must be approved by the superintendent or his or her designee. If information is to be provided to outside organizations, parents, guardians and eligible students should be notified of this potential use. The school district is not to discriminate between requests for directory information from organizations that are similar in purpose. If directory information is made available to persons or organizations which make students aware of occupational or educational options, the school district will provide access on the same basis to recruiters of the military forces of the State or United States for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the military.

Students with recognized exceptionalities will be accorded all rights in regards to their records as provided by state and federal law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Act.

Records cannot be withheld from a valid request by a parent, eligible student or school for any reason, including in order to collect fines assessed to the parent or student.

 

Name Changes/Preferred Names

 

Students will be called by their legal names, unless the school obtains documentation from parents/guardians regarding a preferred name to be used. North Carolina General Statute § 115C-76.45 requires a public-school unit to notify a parent prior to any changes in the name or pronoun used for a student in school records or by school personnel. If you would like to request a preferred name change for your student, please contact the school office to obtain the necessary documentation. 

 

Wilkes County School Student and Parent Grievance Policy

It is the policy of the Wilkes County Board of Education that each student, regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, creed, national origin, or handicapping condition, shall have the right to present for resolution all complaints of problems arising from the student role and shall be encouraged to do so without fear of recrimination.

The Board of Education requires that every effort should be made to ensure that each student shall receive fair and impartial treatment.  To that end, the Board hereby adopts grievance procedures that are intended to facilitate the handling of all student/teacher/principal complaints and resolution of problems.

The complete Grievance Policy and Procedure can be viewed on the Wilkes County Schools website at www.wilkes.k12.nc.us.

Title I Parental Involvement Policy

WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS Mountain View Elementary School

Title I at MVES provides supplementary instructional support in the areas of early intervention, reading and math. The Title I program is a federally supported program that offers assistance to educationally and economically disadvantaged children to help ensure they receive an equitable, high quality, well-rounded education and meet the Wilkes County Schools challenging academic standards.  The Title I program provides instructional activities and supportive services to eligible students over and above those provided by the regular school program.  Funding is provided under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 and is the largest single federal funding source for education. In 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) reauthorized the ESEA that took effect in the 2017-2018 school year. Schools qualify for Title I service by demonstrating economic needs. Title I supplemental services reinforce curriculum delivered by the classroom teacher; instruction must be coordinated through careful collaborative planning. A pre-kindergarten program has been designed to serve eligible four-year-old children. The focus is on developmentally appropriate activities for children who qualify. Developmental activities emphasize social skills and learning through exploration and discovery. The ultimate goal of the Title I Program is to aid students in acquiring habits, attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to function as successful members of the school community.

For more information, the Title I Parent Involvement Policy for Wilkes County Schools can be found on the Wilkes County Schools Website. 

School Year: 2025-2026

School: Mountain View Elementary

Date Submitted: August 1, 2025

Policy Involvement

MVES has a Parent Advisory Council made up of parents of students from each grade level.  Our Parent Advisory along with our PTO Executive Board meet quarterly to determine needs, plan events, and discuss parent involvement.

During our back to school meetings we discuss, review and revise the following:

• Title I School Status
• Rights of Title I Parents
• Parent and Family Engagement Plan
• Curriculum / Academic Standards
• Assessments / Achievement Levels

Following our Back to School Parent Advisory Meeting, our Parent/Student/Teacher Handbooks are revised to reflect changes agreed upon.  

• Every student receives a Parent/Student Handbook on the first day of school.
• Our Title I Plan, Handbook information, and School Compact is presented in English and Spanish to accommodate all of our students/parents.

Our Parent Advisory Council meetings are scheduled at 4:00 pm to accommodate the end of school and working parents.  If we find that this time is not convenient for meeting - we will adjust as necessary.  

We have employed a Parent Liaison to serve as a connection between our school administration and all parents.  Our Parent Liaison prepares monthly newsletters, manages our Title I documentation, works with the school counselor and social worker to meet needs of our families, and serves as a point of contact for any parent concerns, questions, or suggestions.

  

Shared Responsibility for High Student Academic Achievement

Following our Back to School Parent Advisory Meeting, our Parent/Student/Teacher Handbooks are revised to reflect changes agreed upon. 

• Every student receives a Parent/Student Handbook on the first day of school.
• Our Title I Plan, Handbook information, and School Compact is presented in English and Spanish to accommodate all of our students/parents.

• The School Compact is located in the Parent/Student Handbook.  Parents and Students are expected to sign and return an attestation form stating they have reviewed the handbook, School Compact, and our PBIS Procedures to their Home Room teacher within the first week of school.

Building Capacity for Involvement:   

• MVES provides support in Reading, Math, Science, and Transition through our quarterly PTO / Parent Night Events.  We schedule a Reading Night, Math Night, Science Night and towards the end of the school year a Transition Night.
• Our teachers share strategies to support parents in each curricular area to help their child be successful
• During our Parent Nights, teachers share standards, strategies for home practice, and exciting activities completed in class.
• We utilize our assigned translator in the event we have parents whose home language is Spanish.
• MVES schedules quarterly Parent/Teacher Conferences to update parents on the success of their students.  
• We review our Standards Based Grading Practices
• We review our Standards Based Report Cards
• We utilize our assigned translator in the event we have parents whose home language is Spanish.

Accessibility

• Our Parent Night Events are all scheduled from 5:00-7:00 quarterly.
• Our Parent / Teacher Conferences are scheduled at various times to accommodate parents who work varying schedules.
• MVES shares information about upcoming events via:  Phone, Email, Class, Dojo, Monthly Newsletters, PTO Facebook Page.

Funding 

MVES uses Title I funds for the following:

• Salaries:
• Instructional Specialist

• Reflections Coordinator
• Teacher - to reduce class size if necessary
• Teacher Assistant - if necessary
• Tutors
• Parent Liaison

• Instructional Supplies:
• Supplies and Materials
• Computer Software
• Computer Equipment
• Professional Development
• Workshops
• Travel
• Substitutes

Documentation

This document was jointly developed with our Parent Advisory Council.  Every meeting with our parents is documented with an agenda, sign in sheet and minutes of the meeting.  For a copy of any of the documentation mentioned in this plan, please contact Katie Reeves, Principal or Lisa Cleary, Parent Liaison at 336-696-5512.

MVES School/Parent Compact 2025-2026

MVES believes that education takes place both at home and at school, and that parents should be active partners in the education of their children.  With this partnership, parents and school staff commit to be mutually supportive, working together to enhance each child’s development and to ensure the success of MVES.  The purpose of this compact is to establish a commitment between home and school.  This agreement is to be based on mutual trust and the shared vision that MVES will be a community of learning, committed to excellence for all.

Responsibilities of MVES and Principal

As a community of learners and as the principal of MVES, we will

• provide an academic program that fulfills the goals expressed in the county’s mission statement;
• communicate honestly and frequently regarding student progress and inform parents of student disciplinary actions which involve the administration;
• encourage parent involvement/visits which are supportive of effective instruction and a positive school climate;
• refer students for the services of the social worker/guidance counselor/nurse/school resource officer when deemed necessary; and
• make a good faith effort to resolve parent and student concerns.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.            

           Principal             Date

      Katie Reeves                     August 1, 2025

Responsibilities of School Staff

As the staff of MVES, we will

• prepare lessons that are interesting, challenging and appropriate for the student;
• create a safe and positive school environment by

• treating each student with dignity and respect,
• designing rules and procedures which enhance learning,
• modeling an interest in learning and good citizenship,
• communicating honestly and frequently regarding student progress and fulfillment of responsibilities, and
• recognizing appropriate behavior and rewarding academic excellence.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

Responsibilities of the Family

As family members, we will

• model attitudes and behaviors that support (School Name) School;
• show respect to the teachers and staff by word and deed, both at school and away from school;
• contact the teacher whenever there is a problem and communicate directly and honestly, only with those involved;
• show that the family values the importance of school by having students

• arrive on time and remain the full length of the school day,
• comply with the school calendar for vacations,
• attend to everyday health/cleanliness needs,
• return requested information/forms/fundraising money/fees in a timely and accurate way; 

• enhance learning by reading with or listening to my child read every night
• monitoring the completion of homework, projects and classwork,
• assisting with remedial assignments,
• making a plan to obtain make-up assignments and monitoring their completion,
• establishing a time, place and routine for study at home,
• attending school functions and parent conferences,
• ensuring that my child has proper rest, nutrition and recreation to promote well-being and a readiness to learn, and supporting decisions of teacher/school with regard to discipline and academic achievement. In cases of doubt, I will contact the teacher first.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

Responsibilities of the Student

As a student at MVES, I will

• exercise my right to an excellent education and demonstrate that I can learn by succeeding;
• maximize learning by making good use of time by

• arriving on time and staying the full day,
• staying on task during the learning periods,
• exhibiting attitudes and behaviors that help my learning and that of others,
• using time out of school wisely;

• cooperate honestly and respectfully with teachers and other staff members;
• follow directions and accept new challenges;
• cooperate with schoolmates, follow school rules and respect the rights of others;
• cooperate with parents in preparing for school each day;
• come to school prepared, complete and turn in assignments, homework and projects as directed, and on time;
• assist in communications by taking home and delivering school notes, newsletters and other correspondence;
• represent the school positively on field trips and outings; and
• set an example as a good role model for younger students.

I agree to follow the expectations set forth in this compact.

Convenio con los Padres

2025-2026

La escuela de Primaria de MVES , cree que la educacion toma lugar tanto en el hogar como en la escuela, y por lo tanto los padres tienen que tomar parte activa en la educacion de los ninos.  Con este interes Comun, los padres y la escuela podemos trabajar juntos para el exito de los alumnos y para que la escuela prospere.  El proposito de esto es establecer un acuendo entre el hogar y la escuela.  Este acuerdo esta basado en la confianza mutua y compartir la vision que la escuela de Primaria de MVES, sea una comunidad de aprendizaje, para el bien de todos.

Declaracion de la Mision de las escuelas del Condado de Wilkes

Las escuelas del Condado de Wilkes estan propuestas a dar la mejor ensenanza, y creen que todos los alumnos pueden aprender.  Nuestra meta es promover altas expectaciones para el triunfo de los estudiantes, atravez de la union de la escuela, hogar y comunidad.

Responsabilidades de la escuela de MVES y la Directora

Como una comunidad de instructores y como directora de la escuela de Primaria de MVES , nosotros queremos

• proveer un programa academico, que llene los propositos de las escuelas del condado;
• comunicar honesta y frecuentemente los progresos de los alumnos e informar a los padres la disciplina que tiene la administracion de la escuela;
• promover la participacion o visitas de los padres, que son positivas para la instruccion y el ambiente de la escuela;
• referir a los estudiantes para el servicio del trabajador social consejero, enfermera o al oficial del programa contra las drogas (DARE) cuando sea necesario; y
• resolver las preocupaciones de padres y alumnos con la mejor fe.

Yo estoy de acuerdo en cumplir todos las espectaciones de este convenio.

Director Fecha

Katie Reeves August 1, 2025

Responsabilidades del Personal Docente de la escuela de Primaria de MVES

Como profesores de la escuela de Primaria de MVES , nosotros queremos

• preparar lecciones que sean de interes y apropiadas para los estudiantes;
• crear un ambiente seguro y positivo

• tratar a cada alumno con dignidad y respeto,
• designar reglas y procedimientos que ayuden al aprendizaje,
• modelar el interes de aprender y ser buen ciudadano,
• comunicar honesta y frecuentemente el progreso y cumplimiento de responsabilidades, y
• reconocer una conducta apropiada y premiar a quien tengan buenas notas.

Yo estoy de acuerdo en cumplir todas las espectaciones de este convenio.

Responsabilidades de la Familia

Como miembros de la familia, nosotros queremos

• modelar actitudes y conducta que apoyen a la escuela de Primaria de (Mountain View Elementary) 
• demostrar respeto al personal docente de la escuela cen palabras y acciones, dentro y fuera de la escuela;
• ponerse en contacto con el maestro, cuando haya un problema y comunicarse directa y honestamente, solamente con las personas involucradas;
• demostrar que la familia valora la importancia de la escuela al tener estudiantes que

• lleguen a tiempo y permanezcan en la escuela todo el tiempo escolar,
• cumplir con el calendario de la escuela para las vacaciones,
• atender todos los dias, las necesidades de salud y limpieza,
• retornar toda la informacion requerida/dinero para obtener fondos/todos los pagos a tiempo;

• ayudar con el aprendizaje con

• leer cada noche,
• controlar que la tarea projectos y trabajo de la clase, sean completados,
• asistir con las tareas para remediar un bajo rendimiento,
• hacer un plan para obtener tareas para remediar el bajo rendimiento y controlar que se completen,
• establecer una rutina de lugar y tiempo para el estudio en la casa,
• asistir a las funciones de la escuela y a las conferencias de padres y maestros,
• asegurarse que su nino/a descanse lo necesario, tenga buena nutricion y recreacion para que se sienta bien y este listo para aprender, y
• apoyar las decisiones de la escuela o maestros relacionadas con la disciplina y si tiene alguna duda primero me pondre en contacto con el maestro.

Yo estoy de acuerdo en cumplir todas las espectaciones de este convenio.

Responsabilidades del Estudiante

Como estudiante de la escuela de Primaria de MVES , yo quiero

• usar mi derecho a una educacion excelente y demostrar que puedo aprender;
• maximizar mi aprendizaje haciendo buen uso del tiempo

• llegar a tiempo y quedarme todo el dia,
• completar la tarea durante los peridos de aprendizaje,
• demostrar actitudes y conducta que ayuden mi aprendizaje y el de otros,
• usar el tiempo de la escuela, como es debido;

• cooperar honesta y respetosamente con todos los maestros;
• seguir las instrucciones y aceptar nuevos retos;
• cooperar con mis companeros, seguir las reglas de la escuela y respetar el derecho de los otros;
• cooperar con mis padres para la preparacion de cada dia;
• venir a la escuela preparado, completar y devolver la tarea, y proyectos como se me dijo y a tiempo;
• asistir en la comunicacion llevando a casa y regresando las notas de la escuela, noticias y otra correspondencia;
• representar a la escuela positivamente en los paseos, y fuera de la escuela, y
• ser un buen ejemplo para los estudiantes mas pequenos.

Yo estoy de acuerdo en cumplir todas las espectaciones de este convenio.

MVES Motto and Mission Statement

Dragons have the best VIEW!  Dragons Value, Improve, Empower, & Win!

Mountain View Elementary Behavior Management System  

Minor Infractions can be received for the following (and other behaviors as decided by teachers/staff):

• Classroom Misconduct:

Being disrespectful when asked to complete work, unsafe movements in the classroom, leaning back in chairs, tipping chairs, chewing gum, eating candy, complaining about classroom decisions, mumbling, rolling eyes, scowling, irrelevant verbalization, pouting, improper dress, playing with toys and other objects, doodling, poor listening, lack of responsibility, violence in behavior/student work, etc.

• Peer Conflicts:

Rudeness, being mean, verbal put-downs, poking, writing notes, resentment toward cooperative groups, refusal to cooperate, verbally disrespecting peers, excessive tattling, minor hitting/scuffling, chasing peers, etc. 

• Authority/Teacher Conflicts:

Rudeness to adults, not following directions, noncompliance, ignoring teachers (plugging ears, shutting eyes), arguments about fairness, arguing about adult direction, ignoring adult requests, minor disrespect, etc.

In addition to earning a MINOR Infraction Report for behaviors, consequences may consist of the following:

• Room-to-Room Time Out/ Grade Level Team Intervention

Room-to-Room Time Out is when classroom teachers place students with another teacher of the same grade level to allow for time to refocus/recovery.

• Reflection with School Counselor

Students can be asked to reflect with an administrator, counselor, or other staff member.  Reflection allows for students to think about the cause of their behavior and ways to prevent the behavior in the future.  The Reflection Sheet will be sent home for parent review and signature.

• Missed Reward Opportunities: Students may not earn a reward opportunity set by the teacher/grade level/class.  The student may use this time to complete unfinished work or reflect on behavior.

• Office Referral

Students will be referred to the administration for major behaviors.  Students will by-pass previous interventions and be referred to the office for administrative intervention for severe behaviors.

• In School Suspension (ISS)

If behavior is severe enough to separate a student from his/her peers, they may be placed in ISS.  In this situation, students will receive their work for the day and will be placed in a different grade level classroom for a full day.

• Out of School Suspension (OSS)

Only in most severe situations aggression, assault, fighting, verbal aggressions, harassment to peer or adult, serious noncompliance, serious disruptive behavior, illegal items, contraband, weapons, drugs, and/or cigarettes on school grounds, setting off the fire alarm, theft, vandalism, sexual harassment, or any other behaviors in which administration intervention is deemed necessary.

Dragons Have the Best View

At Mountain View Dragon Thunder, we will have the best VIEW in all school areas everyday to help everyone be successful.

School Expectations

Dragons VALUE!

What does it mean to VALUE?

• Respect yourself and others!
• Be kind and patient!
• Take care of our school!
• Use materials, equipment, and technology correctly!
• Be safe at all times!

Dragons IMPROVE!

What does it mean to IMPROVE?

• Have a growth mindset!
• Give your best effort!
• Complete assignments!
• Learn from mistakes!
• Be organized!
• Be a problem solver!
• Come to school prepared to learn!

Dragons EMPOWER!

What does it mean to EMPOWER?

• Take ownership of your education and actions!
• Help others!
• Encourage others!
• Be a role model for other dragons!
• Ask questions!
• Be a friend!
• Report problems to adults!

Dragons WIN!

What does it mean to WIN?

• Set goals!
• Focus on your goals!
• Listen!
• Be a team player!
• Work together!
• Hold everyone accountable!
• Be a great member of the Dragon Thunder Team!