STUDENT HANDBOOK 2008-2009

Dear Ridgeview Families,

Welcome to the 2008-09 school year! This Parent-Student Handbook is presented for the purpose of developing an understanding of the educational opportunities provided at Ridgeview Elementary School. We hope this will help answer questions concerning the operation and policies of our school.

This document is not intended to be a contract between parents, students and the school. It is intended to inform families of the policies and procedures which are adhered to by the Ridgeview Elementary School Faculty. Please bear in mind that there may be situations and events that arise that are not specifically addressed in this handbook, or may cause a re-evaluation of the procedures outlined. In these cases, we will always search for a resolution which best serves all of the students in our district.

Please contact the elementary office if you have questions regarding this handbook. Our school will be successful if we have a positive, interactive relationship with the families and communities we serve.

We wish you all the most successful school year yet.

Sincerely,

Ridgeview Elementary School Staff

Ridgeview CUSD #19
MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Ridgeview School District is to ensure that ALL students have an opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. Our school will provide ALL students opportunities to gain knowledge, basic skills, values, and positive attitudes. The Ridgeview School District will enable students to continue to learn, adapt, make decisions, solve problems, and become constructive members of our society. We share this responsibility with parents and our communities.

Ridgeview Elementary School is officially accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education.