Killearn Lakes Elementary

KLES has a strong, positive discipline program using Positive Behavior Support, which includes specific school-wide behavior expectations and consequences, recognition of good behavior, and a parent alert system for inappropriate behaviors.  It is the policy of Leon County Schools for all students and employees to have an educational setting that is safe, secure and free from harassment and bullying of any kind.

For severe or recurring discipline problems, parents are expected to be involved with the school to help the child improve his/her behavior.  The Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), which consists of an administrator, guidance counselor, teacher, social worker, psychologist and parent, will assist the student and teacher with recurring problems.

It is the student's responsibility to do the right thing and make GOOD CHOICES each day.  Students may not endanger other students or disrupt quality learning time.  Students who interfere with learning or violate rules will receive a Behavior Referral and their parent will be contacted.  Consequences may include loss of privileges, in-school or out-of-school suspension, depending on the severity and/or frequency of the behavior.

Students should be comfortable and dress safely for school.  Shoes appropriate for outdoor movement and physical activity should be worn.  Halter tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, midriff shirts or clothing that leaves the body bare are NOT allowed at school.  Shirts that are longer than shorts should not be worn over shorts.  Shorts and skirts should reach the end of the fingertips when the arms are extended at the sides.  Dress should be appropriate for the weather.  Remember, classrooms are air-conditioned, so students may want to bring a jacket/sweater.  Offensive language, gestures, or inappropriate slogans printed on clothing, and baggy or ill-fitting pants which expose undergarments are NOT permitted.  A dress code is in place for students, staff and parents to foster a learning environment that carries out the mission of our school.

Backpacks with wheels are NOT allowed at KLES.  These rolling packs are a hazard to other children while walking in the hallways.

Please do not allow your child to bring toys, trading cards, sports equipment, etc. to school unless requested by the teacher. KLES is not responsible for lost or damaged items brought from home.  

PCDs include computers, tablets (e.g. iPad-like devices), electronic devices, cellphones, smartphones, Apple watches, and/or other web-enabled devices of any type.  KLES is not responsible for the loss of damaged items brought from home.  If a device is brought on campus, such as a cellphone, these devices must be turned off and inside child's backpack during the school day. Please read over the Leon County Schools Wireless Communication Policy below.

Conferences are important supplements to the pupil progress reports, sent if needed, throughout the school year.  Each family is expected to participate in at least one parent/teacher conference each year.  Conferences should be arranged in advance so both the parent and teacher may be prepared.  Parents may email or call to set up an appointment with their child's teacher.   

The KLES Media Center is open during school hours.  Kindergarten and 1st graders may check out 2 books for two weeks.  Students in grades 2nd-5th can check out 3 books for a two-week period.  Access to network information and the Internet is available for use.  Appropriate use of the Internet is allowed only with a signed parent permission form on file. 

All visitors, including parents and volunteers, must sign in at the front office, show picture identification, and wear a visitor's badge while on campus.  Parents are invited to volunteer to assist teachers, chaperone on field trips, work with individual students or small groups, and/or help in the Media Center.  Contact your child's teacher in advance to develop a volunteer schedule.  Also, please complete the LCS Volunteer Registration Form and enter your volunteer hours! See the District links below. Please pay attention the the District’s requirements about chaperones needing a level 2 background check. Check out the PTO section for more oportunities to volunteer.

Leon County School Bus Rules

Children who live more than two miles from the school may ride the bus. A child may not ride the bus unless he/she is an assigned bus student or on a field trip. No one may ride another bus without a parent note and administrator/designee approval.

Students must follow bus rules:

• Obey the driver.
• Stay seated and face the front.
• Talk quietly.
• Keep hands, arms, feet, and objects to yourself.
• Do not use inappropriate language, put downs, or racial slurs.
• Remain orderly while waiting for the bus.
• Wait until it is your turn to load or unload.

Please visit LCS Transportation site to register to ride the bus and find your bus route.