Parent Information
- Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
- Bell Schedule
- Attendance Policy
- PowerSchool
- PTA
- School Dress Code
- School Supplies
- Student Code of Conduct
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
PreK-1 Students: Only use STAFF PARKING LOT for Drop off and Pick up. You must have a Parking Pass in enter the lot.
Grades 2-4 Students: Use St. Martins which is now a One-Way Street. Take Outer Drive to Mendota (Pinehurst, Monte Vista, Manor, or Meyers). Turn right onto St. Martins. Use the St. Martin Street sidewalk drop-off, entering Door #1. Parents should drop-off and pick up on St. Martin Street. Parents are encouraged to drop-off and continue on. Please refrain from parking in the Staff Parking Lot.
Grades 5-8 Students: Take Chippewa St. to Illene. Illene to Pembroke. Pembroke is a One Way Street. Use the Pembroke Street sidewalk drop-off, entering Door 8. Parents should drop-off and pick up on Pembroke Street and continue on to Wyoming and Exit.
Your support is needed to make the traffic flow at both door entrances. The majority of Bates students live outside of the school community. Our students are driven to and from the school daily and it can test your patience. Therefore, understanding and cooperation are necessary.
Drop off and Pick-up Map for Bates Academy
PreK-1 Students: Only use STAFF PARKING LOT for Drop off and Pick up. You must have a Parking Pass in enter the lot.
Grades 2-4 Students: Use St. Martins which is now a One-Way Street. Take Outer Drive to Mendota (Pinehurst, Monte Vista, Man-or, or Meyers). Turn right onto St. Martins. Use the St. Martin Street sidewalk drop-off, entering Door #1. Parents should drop-off and pick up on St. Martin Street. Parents are encouraged to drop-off and continue on. Please refrain from parking in the Staff Parking Lot.
Grades 5-8 Students: Take Chippewa St. to Illene. Illene to Pem-broke. Pembroke is a One Way Street. Use the Pembroke Street sidewalk drop-off, entering Door 8. Parents should drop-off and pick up on Pembroke Street and continue on to Wyoming and Exit.
Bell Schedule
Mondays through Fridays, the academic day begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:40 PM
Bell and Lunch Schedule
- 8:30 - 9:29
- 9:32 - 10:22
- K-2 Lunch (10:25 - 11:15)
- 3-5 Lunch (11:18 - 12:08)
- 6-8 Lunch (12:11- 1:01)
- 1:04 - 1:54
- 1:57 - 2:47
- 2:50 - 3:40
Staggered Dismisal Times
Kindergarten 3:27 p.m.
1st Grade 3:29 p.m.
2nd Grade 3:30 p.m.
3rd Grade 3:32 p.m.
4th Grade 3:33 p.m.
5th Grade 3:34 p.m.
6th Grade 3:35 p.m.
7th Grade 3:37 p.m.
8th Grade 3:40 p.m.
Early Dismissal
Half Day Dismissal is 11:45 a.m.
Attendance Policy
“On Time, Every Day, All Day”
There is a strong relationship between regular school attendance and academic performance. Students who are in class and on time daily have the best chance for school success!
Attendance Expectations
- Students are expected to attend all classes each day.
- Students are expected to be on time for each class during the school day.
- Students are to remain in school the entire school day.
- Students are expected to maintain a ninety-six percent (96%) attendance rate.
- The District complies with the Michigan Compulsory School Law, which states that all students between the ages of six (6) and eighteen(18) are to attend school during the entire school year.
Absences
- Notify the school regarding your child’s absence.
- Send a note regarding the reason for the absence when your child returns to school.
- A note should be received within three (3) days of your child’s return to the school.
- Make sure that all make-up work is completed and returned to the teacher. Tardiness
- Students who arrive later than the beginning of the school day or after the start time of class without an excuse and/or pass are considered tardy.
- Excessive tardiness disrupts the learning process and negatively impacts the student’s academic achievement.
Truancy
- Students who have missed at least 10% of the school year are considered chronically absent/truant. Consequences for Irregular Attendance•Possible failure in class or grade level.
- Investigation by the Attendance Agent. •Referral of student for Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) action.
- Referral of parents to the Wayne County Prosecutor for prosecution.
Attendance Policy
The law in Michigan governing compulsory attendance requires a parent, legal guardian, or other person having control or charge of a child age six (6) to eighteen(18) to send the child to school during the entire school year, except under very limited circumstances specified in MCL 380.1561. The Board of Education (“Board”) as an agency of the State of Michigan is required to enforce the regular attendance of students. The Board recognizes that presence in the classroom enables students to participate in instruction, class discussions, and other related activities. Educators shall encourage regular attendance of students, maintain accurate attendance records, and follow reporting procedures prescribed by the Superintendent or his/her designees. As such, regular and timely attendance, and classroom participation are integral to instilling incentives for the student to excel. The classroom experience is of unique value and it cannot be duplicated by make-up work. Student interaction and the development of ideas through discussion are lost when a student is absent, tardy, or is dropped off late or picked-up early by a parent/guardian. A student's enrollment in a course is his/her commitment to attend all class sessions. Therefore, it is the intent of this policy to disallow students from being absent from class unless a situation exists which makes their absence absolutely necessary. The purpose of this attendance policy is to foster responsibility and reliability on the part of District students to attend all classes. Students will acknowledgegreater emphasis on attendance at school because credit in their classes will be contingent upon their presence.
Attendance Defined
A. School Attendance -Students are to be counted in attendance only if they are actually present for any portionof theschoolday or engaged in a school-approved educational activity which constitutes a part of the instructional program for the student.
B. Class Attendance -Students are to be counted in attendance if they are physically present in class for at least half of the class period, have been excused by the teacher on a class-related assignment, or have been requested by a member of the school support staff for an approved school activity.
C. Tardiness -A student is considered tardy if they are not present at the moment the school bell rings for the class assigned. NOTE: If a student is not present when attendance is taken but is present later in the school day, that student must be considered in attendance, but tardy, and the absence should be changed. A student who is tardy should never remain on record as being absent.
D. Early Sign-outs –Early release is discouraged within the final thirty (30) minutes of the school day.
Attendance is required of all enrolled students during the days and hours that the school is in session.
The Principal or his/her designees shall require, from the parent or legal guardian of each student or from an adult student who has been absent for any reason, a written statement confirmation of the cause for such absence for excused reasons. The student's parent or legal guardian shall inform the school when a student will be absent for excused reasons as soon as possible. Failure to report and explain the absence(s) shall result in an unexcused absence(s). The Principal shall have the final authority to determine the acceptability of the reason for the absence(s). The Superintendent and his/her designee(s) reserve the right to verify such statements and to investigate the cause of each:
A. single absence;
B. prolonged absence;
C. absence of more than two days duration;
D. repeated unexplained full and partial day absences and tardies;
E. repeated explained and unexplained early student pick-ups; and
F. repeated explained and unexplained late student drop-offs.
The Superintendent or his/her designees shall report infractions of the law regarding student attendance for students below the age of eighteen (18) to the proper internal and external authorities.
Excused Absences Brief illness, appointments, and family business are considered absences for purposes of meeting attendance policy requirements. An absence will be considered an "excused absence" if a parent/guardian contacts the school, and provides a reason for the absence. The absence, as well as the reason for the absence, will then be documented in our attendance system. Excused absences may include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Personal illness of the student (medical evidence may be required by the Principal for absences exceeding five (5) consecutive days). The written statement must include all days the student has been absent from school. If a student is continually sick and repeatedly absent from school due to a specific medical condition, s/he must be under the supervision of a healthcare provider in order to receive excused absences from school;
B. Medically verified chronic illnesses –a statement signed by a physician;
C. Family emergency;
D. Recovery from accident;
E. Legally documented court subpoena, a required court appearance, or placement in detention at a juvenile center in which the student continues his/her education;
F. Professional appointments;
G. Death in the immediate family;
H. Observation or celebration of a religious holiday or service when it is mandated for all members of a faith that such a holiday or service should be observed, or for pre-arranged religious instruction (documentation of the religious affiliation of the student may be required by school officials);
I. Academic activity or school sponsored field trip directly related to the instructional outcomes of one (1) or more course;
J. Approved student activities such as Student Council, National Honor Society, class meetings, and academic/athletic competitions;
K. A short-term family commitment with prior notification of the absence being provided to the school administrator;
L. College visits;
M. Out of school suspension from school; and/or
N. Other individual student absences beyond the control of the parent or student, as determined and approved by the Principal (requires support documentation).
Long-term absenteeism, including excused absences, may lead to the failure of a course, the necessity to repeat a course, the possibility of retention, and/or the filing of a truancy petition.
Cronic Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism and habitual truancy are important predictors of school performance, including high school graduation. Average daily attendance rates often mask the number of students who are chronically absent -which equates to missing at least ten percent of the school year or approximately eighteen (18) school days for any reason.
Chronic absenteeism can be determined by comparing the number of absences in relation to the number of school days. Chronic absenteeism can be defined as excused, unexcused, and suspension days. These categories correlate to the multi-tier systems of support, and provide the recommended strategy to make positive impacts on chronic absenteeism.
Chronic absenteeism in the school district indicates the presence of a much larger salient issue. Thus, addressing chronic absenteeism will resolve other issues in the district as they relate to ensuring students have the resources to be successful, increasing student-family engagement, data-driven resource interventions, and enabling college-career readiness.
Levels of Chronic Absenteeism
- Students who miss 5% or less of total school days are considered to have satisfactory attendance.
- Students who miss 5%-10% of school days are at risk of becoming chronically absent.
- Students who miss 10%-20% of total school days are considered chronically absent.
- Students who miss 20% or more of total school days are considered severely chronically absent.
PowerSchool
PTA
PTA Officers:
Stephanie Johnson, President
Lisa Prince, Vice-President
Yasmeen Hardy, Treasurer
Luvna Colston, Secretary
Arika Charleston-Shorter, Sergeant At Arms
If you are interested in becoming a PTA member, please stop by room 61 and pick up an application. Your completed application can be dropped in the suggestion box by the main office. Membership is $10 annually.
School Dress Code
Please be advised of the consequences of being outside the dress code:
- Any student not wearing the correct uniform or dress code will be sent to the office to contact a parent or guardian to bring in the appropriate clothing. The student will not be allowed to return to class until he/she is in dress code.
- All violations of the dress code are Class I violations and will be logged and tracked by staff.
- Upon the second uniform violation, the student will receive a write-up for not following school rules. Please see the Student Code of Conduct for the consequences of receiving write-ups.
- Should a student continue to violate the dress code policy, more severe consequences will be imposed, as per the Student Code of Conduct.
Slacks and Pants
* Color: All slacks and pants must be a solid color: Khaki or Black.
* Style: NO LEGGINGS or JEGGINGS of any kind are allowed!!!!! Slacks and pants can be pleated or flat-front, full-length, and appropriately fastened at the waist.
* Belts: If the garment has belt loops, a belt should be worn at all times
Tops
Grades K-2: Athletic gold/yellow shirts
Grades 3-5: Grey shirts
Grades 6-8: Black shirts
(White is only optional. The above colors are the main colors for those grade bands.)
* Shirts and blouses must have button-down or straight collars. Turtlenecks and polo styles are permitted. At the school’s discretion, tops must be worn tucked inside pants, slacks, or skirts.
* Color: All students should wear the approved colors required by the school
* Style: Long and short sleeves with a collar are required. Turtlenecks and polo styles are permitted.
* Logos: Manufacturer trademarks, if any, must be one inch or less. DPSCD school logos are permitted and are not limited in size.
Skirts, Jumpers/Skorts, and Shorts
* Color: Khaki or Black, in a solid, single color.
* Style: Skirts, Jumpers/Skorts, and Shorts must be at least knee-length. Please use the fingertip test with skirts and jumpers before sending your child to school.
Blazers, Cardigans, and Sweaters
* Color: Black or white.
* Style: All must be worn over a collared shirt, turtleneck, or polo-style top.
* Hooded Jacket: Must be solid black or Bates Mascot/Logo ONLY. Hoods are not to be worn (on the head) during the school day
(Please remember that classrooms are sometimes cold. ONLY the above items can be worn. Students will be asked to remove any item that IS NOT dress code.)
Footwear
* Style: Athletic shoes, laced shoes, and/or other shoe boots, loafers, dress shoes, or other closed-toed/closed-heel shoes.
* Students are prohibited from wearing open-toed boots or shoes to school. Crocs are not permitted at any time.
* Mules are inappropriate.
School Supplies
Supplies will not last all school year. Students may need new supplies at some point in the school year. Please check your child's supplies regularly.
HEADPHONES ARE NEEDED FOR STUDENTS TO USE IN EACH CLASS.
Kindergarten Supply List
1 roll of select-a-size paper towels
1 bottle of liquid hand soap (antibacterial if possible)
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
2 boxes of 24 ct Crayola® Crayons
1 large box of tissue
Clorox Wipes - 2
1 can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray®
If your child’s last name begins with A-M, please donate a box of gallon-sized or quart–sized Ziploc bags® with a zipper.
(Please make sure the bags actually have a zipper on them. It makes it much easier for the children to open and close the bag.)
If your child’s last name begins with N-Z, please donate a box of sandwich or snack-sized Ziploc bags® with a zipper.
The above items will be considered community items that will be shared by the class. Please do not label them with your child’s name.
These items will be considered your child’s individual items. Please Label Your Child’s Name on Each of the Following Items…
1 bookbag (NO Rolling bookbags. They do not fit in the lockers.)
Soft Zippered Pencil Box - (No Hard pencil boxes)
4 glue sticks
Children's Scissors - 1 pair
1 pink eraser (put in pencil box)
1 Primary Composition Book, 7-1/2" x 9-3/4", Unruled/Primary Ruled, 100 Sheets
1 pocket folder (poly/plastic)
An extra set of clothes (uniform clothes) in a Ziploc bag, labeled with your child’s name. The change of clothes will be left in your child’s locker. Please include socks and underwear.
Please make every attempt to purchase the brands specified, where indicated. Please label the above items with your child’s name.
Suggested Elementary School Supplies
(Please be advised that each grade level requires different supplies. This is a general list.)
Bookbag (NO Rolling bookbags. They do not fit in the lockers.)
2 Red correcting pencils or pens for editing & 2 Blue correcting pencils or pens for revising.
2 yellow highlighters for highlighting important information
3rd and 4th graders will need (3) 3-subject spiral notebooks
1 white 1-inch binder with clear pocket front
1 Composition notebook (no spirals)- Sims' class
1 pack of lined paper (wide or college rules)- Sims' class
1 durable folder for homework~any color (please purchase two just to have a backup) Sims' class
1 pack of colored pencils (12 count)
1 pack of #2 pencils (24 count – shared by the classroom community), Sims' class
1 pkg. of baby wipes
1 box of Ticonderoga pencils 72ct.
Pencil case with a zipper that will securely hold ALL supplies (Please no box pencil case.)
At least three (3) sharpened pencils daily
Pencil sharpener with a top to catch the shavings
One (1) pair of scissors
One (1) package of crayons or colored pencils
Two (2)-Glue sticks
• Two (2) boxes of tissues
• One (1) roll of paper towels
• Two (2) bottles of hand sanitizer
• Two (2) containers of disinfectant
Quart-size Ziploc Bags (with zipper top)
4 Dry Slim Erase Markers (for student use on whiteboards in math & reading)
* 1 white 1-inch binder with clear pocket front (Writing portfolio: Design your cover with your name and Room #, 2nd Grade on it).
1 Wireless Mouse (batteries will be needed)
4th Grade School Supply List
(includes supplies for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies)
- (1) sturdy bookbag (NO wheels. (They do not fit in the lockers.)
- Notebooks and a folder for each class: They should each be labeled with the student’s name and class subject: ELA, Math, Science/Social Studies
- (3) 3-subject-wide ruled spiral notebooks
- (3) composition notebooks
- (3) plain plastic pocket folders
- (1 box) sharpened #2 pencils (NO mechanical pencils)
- (1) gallon-sized Ziploc bag labeled with a student’s name (This will serve as a pencil bag and should hold the following small supplies. NO pencil boxes.)
- (1-3) erasers
- (1) pair of scissors
- (1) glue stick
- (1) highlighter (any color)
- (1) box of crayons (16 or 24-pack only)
- (1) red pen
- (2) black dry-erase markers
- The following items with (*) will be for classroom use, so they only need to be provided for your child’s homeroom.
*(3-4) containers/packs of disinfectant wipes (Clorox, Lysol, etc.) (80 ct. or more, please)
*(1) can of disinfectant spray (Lysol)
*(2) large pump bottles of hand sanitizer
*(1) bottle of antibacterial hand soap
*(3) boxes of facial tissue
*(2) packs of wide ruled paper
*(1) pack of colored copy paper (any color)
*(2) packs of white copy paper
Middle School Supplies
Binders
Line Paper
Spiral Notebooks
Composition Notebooks
2-pocket folders
Pens
Pencils
Highlighters
Kleenex (Donation to each class, including Electives)
*Any amount of Hand Sanitizer* (Donation to each class, including Electives)
2 pkgs. of Disinfectant wipes (Donation to each class, including Electives)
Colored pencils
Crayons
Please be reminded that middle school students have multiple classes and will need supplies for each class.
Student Code of Conduct
POLICIES
Detroit Public Schools Community District seek to ensure a safe and orderly environment for every student. To make our schools the Centers of Excellence that we all expect them to be, we must ensure that students follow the Code of Conduct and display positive behavior in and out of the classroom.
It is important that all parents review the Student Code of Conduct booklet and discuss its contents with their children. Doing so also will help us achieve our goals to improve student achievement, create clean and safe school environments, enhance parental and community involvement.
What we expect of Students
Personal behavior
Students have the responsibility to reasonably avoid any behavior that is detrimental to achieving their own or other students’ educational goals. Students must cooperate in taking reasonable care of books, other instructional materials, technology, and encourage a climate where learning is cherished. Most particularly, students must refrain from engaging in behavior that violates the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct.
Respect for staff
Students have the responsibility of showing respect for the knowledge and the authority of school staff. Students must obey reasonable directions; use only acceptable and courteous language; avoid actions that show contempt and appeal decisions through the channels as described in this code. Assaults on school staff will not be tolerated.
Respect for fellow students
Students have the responsibility of showing respect for the rights and human dignity of fellow students. For example, students must refrain from name-calling, fighting, harassment, belittling or engaging in deliberate attempts to embarrass or harm another student.
Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct provides rules and regulations to govern student behavior during school, en route to and from school and at school related events. The Code also outlines the attendance policy, appropriate student attire and behavior requirements. It also outlines actions which interfere with school programs and/ or are prohibited by State law. * Student Code of Conduct * Students’ Rights, Responsibilities & Code of Conduct – English * Student Code Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
Attendance – On Time, Every Day, All Day
All students are expected to be in school every day and on time for each class. All students are expected be in a designated area within the school building or in their scheduled classroom before the tardy bell rings. All students have the right to be provided with equitable instructional time. Schools have the right to prevent students with excessive tardiness from interrupting the educational process of other students.
Appropriate Student Dress in Grades K-12
All students, including students exempt from the student dress code, are expected to exemplify proper grooming standards in a manner that projects an appropriate image for the student, school, and district.
At the school’s discretions, shirts shall be worn inside slacks with belts—at all times and by all students—unless the shirt is designed to be worn outside of the slacks or the pants are designed to be worn without a belt.
The District shall not require specific brands of clothing. All clothing items must be of an approved color from the common color selections presented in this dress code policy.