School Ceremonies, Clubs, etc.

ACADEMICS; HONORS AND AWARDS; CLUBS; SPIRIT DAYS/JEAN DAYS; STUDENT BIRTHDAYS; SNACK SALES HONOR ROLL AND PRINCIPAL’S LIST

Honor Roll - Students holding a 3.0 -3.9 average in a report card grading period for K - 5th graders. A certificate presented to the student. Students in Kindergarten must earn a 85%-100% in both ELA and Math to qualify for Honor Roll each nine-weeks (earning a “S” does not automatically result in honor roll).

Principal’s List - Students holding a 4.0 grade-point average (All A’s) in a report card grading period for K-5th graders. Kindergarten students must earn 93%-100 ‘S’ to equal A average. A certificate will be presented to the student with a jean pass to use on a designated day.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Each homeroom teacher will choose a “Golden Eagle” of the month. The student must exhibit exemplary behavior and be a “model” student with excellent academic achievement.

5TH GRADE STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Students in grade 5 will be nominated by their teachers based on criteria outlined by St. Mary Parish School Board. Eligible students will be required to complete a portfolio.

END OF THE YEAR CEREMONIES

Students will be awarded for: Principal’s List all year long, Honor roll all year long, Perfect attendance for the entire year without any check-outs or check-in late to school, Most Improved in Math & ELA, Highest Average in Math & ELA, and PBIS (No Major Referrals & No Minor Referrals all year)

BRINGING UP GRADES

K-5th grades for the second and third nine-weeks grading periods - students who have shown academic growth by bringing up his/her grades; certificates will be presented to students.

CLUBS

Raintree Elementary is excited to offer students extra-curricular activities in the form of clubs and organizations. Please look for membership applications in September. Clubs are mostly free to participate in though there may be minimal costs for some activities. Membership fees are required for 4-H and National Junior Beta Club. (Dates to be determined)

SPIRIT DAYS/JEAN DAYS

Spirit shirts may be worn with approved pants/shorts, skirts, etc., on such designated days as determined by the principal. Blue jeans may be allowed (when designated by the principal) but must meet the same criteria as the uniform pants. Only solid blue jeans are allowed on designated jean days. Jeans should not have holes, rips or designs on them. Colored jeans are not allowed. Jeggings and joggers of any kind are not allowed.

JEAN DAYS: Students will be allowed to wear jeans every Friday for $1. Colored jeans, jeans with holes, decorative print jeans, and denim leggings are NEVER allowed. Jean shorts and skirts must be no shorter than 2-inches above the knee. Jean days serve as a reward for students as well as a fundraiser for specific causes. If a child comes to school in jeans with out his/her money, detention will be assigned. Students must arrive to school with jean money. Parents may not drop off jean money in the office. If students repeatedly come to school in jeans without $1, this is a violation of the dress code, and the privilege will be lost.

YEARLONG JEAN PASS

($25) We will offer a yearlong jean pass for $25. Students with this pass may wear jeans every Friday. A one time payment will be due at the beginning of the school year. Teachers will keep a log, so they know who does not need to pay each week.

STUDENT BIRTHDAYS

No individual birthday parties will be allowed at any grade level. The office will not be accepting cupcakes, balloons, or any paraphernalia to celebrate birthdays. It is time consuming, and it can be very overwhelming for the office staff and for teachers. However, each child will still be able to celebrate his/her birthday on every first Wednesday of EVERY month beginning in August. The children who celebrate their birthday, in any month will be given a cupcake and celebrated with an administrator.

SNACK SALES

No gum, candy, chips, or sunflower seeds can be consumed in the classroom unless as a reward from a teacher. We encourage students to buy snacks and drinks during the afternoon recess. Students must arrive at school with snack money. Snack money may not be dropped off in the office. Students may bring water to school. Water must be in the original clear water container or another plastic “see through” container. Flavor additives are not allowed.