Lakeview Intermediate School

General Information 2006

Homeroom Assignments

We have 35 homerooms and most homeroom teachers are organized in teaching pairs. The students will be assigned to a homeroom within the teaching pair. Class sizes are approximately 26:1. The teaching pairs will provide instruction in: reading, written expression (English, handwriting, spelling) math, science/health and social studies. Outside of the traditional two-persona teaching pairs, we currently have a Grade 5 self-contained unit, a Grade 6 self-contained unit and three Grade 5 self-contained classrooms taught by a job shared teaching assignment.
Homerooms will be identified as a three-digit number such as 532 or 571. The digit in the hundred’s column will denote the student’s grade level. Please memorize the three-digit number for your child’s homeroom once they have been assigned.
Specialists will provide instruction for physical education, vocal music, instrumental music, art, and strings. Special Education units at Lakeview include: SLD, tutoring and instruction, SBH/ED, Multiple-Handicapped, speech, language, hearing impaired and OASIS. Active IEP’s and 504 plans will be followed at Lakeview.

PTA Involvement

The Lakeview PTA will be actively involved with the activities of the school. Volunteers will be needed to help with the specific projects and to help weekly at school. Watch for their newsletter and the school’s newsletter “Roars from the Lion’s Den” for additional information. The PTA’s first meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Media Center.
Beyond the Textbooks
Lakeview students have traditionally had the opportunity to participate in the following programs: Grade 6 Spelling Bee, Outdoor Education for Grade 6, Student Council, Safety Patrol, Grade 5 Family Life, Grade 6 DARE, Choir, Orchestra, Band, Lakeview’s Drama Club, Ski Club and much, much more. We will participate in the community’s Character Counts program. This program continues to concentrate on the six pillars of good character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship.
Lakeview students will take the state’s Achievement Tests in May 2007. Grade 5 students will be tested in reading, mathematics, science and social studies. Grade 6 will take the reading and mathematics test. Practice achievement tests will be administered with the students and informational packets will be utilized to keep parents informed during our preparation for Ohio’s achievement assessment.

Things to Know about Lakeview

- Folders with weekly papers will be sent home each Friday.
- Homework organizers will be available for all students. Sponsors are needed.
- Students do not change clothes for physical education.
- Student dress should be appropriate at all times (smoking, alcohol and other drug advertisements are not allowed).
- Due dates are important - all money is to be paid by check.
- Organization of activities will vary between grade levels
- Whole band, choir and strings will continue to be held before school hours.
-Students MUST have a note and sign out if evening transportation is different than normal.
-Forms are necessary for all prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
-Students are permitted to ride their bikes/skateboards to school.
-Specific color of paper is generally used for specific whole-school distributions. Ivory is used for whole school publications from the office. The PTA will have a specific color.

Building Security and Safety

The following expectations are held for our adult visitors and staff members in an attempt to maintain a safe environment for our staff and students.
-Parents, community and volunteers are all considered adult visitors
-Visitors are expected to sign in/out at the office.
-Visitor’s Badge will be available for visitors
-Staff members have been asked to re-direct adults, without a badge, back to the main office.
-Parents are asked to observe the designated traffic pattern.
-Classroom doors are locked at 3:00 p.m. and the building is locked at 7:00 p.m.
-Bus Conduct Report procedures will be followed.

PROCEDURES

Below is a quick reference of some of the procedures that are in place to ensure that we provide your child, staff members, and visitors with a secure and safe environment while at Lakeview Intermediate.

Parking Lot

As you enter the parking lot from Graham Road, please go around the building to the left. It is one way around the building.
Please be aware of students using the cross walks.

Drop-off and Pick-up

If you are dropping off a student before school, please do so at the main entrance near the flagpole. Please note, cars drive by the stadium while buses drive near the curb.
If you are dropping off a student after 7:30 am, do so at the main entrance.
If you are picking a student up during the school day, you must park in the parking lot and come into the office to sign the student out.
If you are picking up a student after school, please know that the walkers and car riders are dismissed around 2:52 p.m., after all the buses have left the lot. You may pick up your child at the main entrance door.

Entering the Building

Anytime you enter the building between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., please report to the office to sign in and get a visitor badge. Be sure to sign out when you leave.
If children need to enter the building after 3:20 p.m. an adult must accompany them.
If you need to return to the building after 4:00 p.m. because a student has forgotten something, please enter through the main entrance. The main entrance is locked at 7:00 p.m.

Lunches and Money

If a student has forgotten their lunch or money at home and you bring it to school for them, please bring it to the office.
There are times when a student will forget their money to purchase a new lunch card. It is recommended that students purchase an extra lunch card just in case. Remember you can use our SMF WebStore to purchase lunches online.

Cut, Clip, and Save

PTA will continue to collect Campbell Soup labels, Giant Eagle receipts, Acme receipts, Tyson A+ symbols, pop tabs, and General Mills box tops. The collection boxes are located on the shelf outside the office. You may also sign up to have your Target credit card purchases benefit Lakeview Intermediate.

Homework Request

If a student is absent and you would like their homework, please call the office by 11:00 so arrangements can be made. The student's work will be on the shelf outside the office door.
Please review the student organizer to become aware of procedures and expectations at Lakeview Intermediate.

Page updated 6/28/2006

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