Non-Negotiables The following is a list of the expectations that we have for our Roopville Elementary School students in order to accomplish our mission--To provide an education that encourages students to be RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL, and SUCCESSFUL. Attendance-Regular attendance is vital to learning. Students are expected to be at school every day, except in the case of personal illness, death in the family, or religious holiday. A written note from the parent or guardian must be sent to excuse the absence. Tardiness-Teachers begin class promptly at 7:45 a.m. When students are late, important work and instruction are missed. Therefore, students should be at school no later than 7:45 am. Homework-Homework is assigned to reinforce skills and to build responsibility. Homework must be completed and returned to school on time. Reading is often a part of the assigned work, and parents should take an active role in seeing that their child reads in addition to completing other written tasks. Thirty to forty-five minutes of reading time is suggested each night. Agenda-Agendas will be used to communicate between home and school. Homework assignments, upcoming events, and notes between parents and teachers will be sent home in the agenda. The parent is responsible for checking the agenda each night and signing it. The student must return the agenda to school daily. Agenda usage is a non-negotiable item at RES. Respect-All students must conduct themselves in class, so as not to interfere with any classmate’s right to learn. Misbehavior that prohibits another student’s right to learn may cause the offender to be removed from the classroom. Administrators will decide on the appropriate consequences.