Crimson View Elementary is a PreK-5 Elementary School located in St. George, UT. Total enrollment is approximately 600 students. The school was originally built in 2013. Crimson View has a strong STEM focus and was designated a Platinum School by the Utah STEM Action Center (https://stem.utah.gov/).
Current boundary information can be found here: https://www.washk12.org/transportation/boundaries-and-routes
Current information on school performance can be found here: https://datagateway.schools.utah.gov/
Aug 11(Th) – 1st Day of School (Grades 1~5)
Aug 15 thru 19(M~F) – Diagnostic Assessment (12:00pm Dismiss)
Aug 19(F) – Kindergarten Open House
Aug 22 (M) – 1st Day of Kindergarten
Sept 5 (M) – Labor Day (No School)
Oct 13~14 (Th~F) – Fall Break (No School)
Oct 17 (M) – Teacher Prep Day (No School)
Nov 23~25 (W~F) – Thanksgiving Vacation (No School)
Nov 28 (M) – Teacher Prep Day (No School)
Dec 21 (W) – Minimum School Day (12pm Dismiss)
Dec 22 (W) ~ Jan 3 (Tu) – Christmas Vacation/Winter Holiday (No School)
Jan 4 (W) – Teacher Prep Day (No School)
Jan 16 (M) – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
Feb 17 (F) – Teacher Prep Day (No School)
Feb 20 (M) – President’s Day (No School)
March 13~17 (M~F) – Spring Break (No School)
March 20 (M) -Teacher Prep Day (No School)
April 7(F) & April 10(M) – Spring Recess (No School)
May 18(Th) – Last Day of School (Kindergarten)
May 24 (W) – Minimum School Day – High School Graduation (12:00pm Dismiss)
May 25 (Th) – Last Day of School (12:00pm Dismiss)
*SEP Dates/Times TBD
Grades 1~5 Regular Day (M~Th)
8:40 am – Breakfast Open
8:55 am – 1st Bell
9:00 am – School Begin
3:30 pm – School Dismiss
Grades 1~5 Friday & Minimum Day Schedule
8:40 am – Breakfast Open
8:55 am – 1st Bell
9:00 am – School Begin
12:00 pm – School Dismiss
Kindergarten Regular Day (M~Th)
AM
9:00 am – School Begin
11:50 am – School Dismiss
PM
12:40 pm – School Begin
3:30 pm – School Dismiss
Kindergarten Friday & Minimum Day Schedule
AM & PM – ALL Students attend
9:00 am – School Begin
12:00 pm – School Dismiss
We are anxious to keep communication lines open between school and home. Our website will be kept current (https://cves.washk12.org/). School newsletters, classroom newsletters, email, phone call reminders will be used to help parents know what is happening at our school and will vary from classroom to classroom. Please make sure that our school office has current contact information (address, phone, email). If you ever have questions or concerns please call the school directly at (435)634-7000.
Emergency communication will be delivered via SMS messaging through School Messenger. Please opt-in to receive SMS text messages by texting “yes” to 67587.
More detailed instructions and information regarding School Messenger can be found at: https://www.washk12.org/students-and-parents/school-messenger
WCSD Policy 2900
The Washington County School Board believes that student learning and achievement is directly related to attendance. WCSD strives to make every effort to be in compliance with state law as well as work proactively together with parents, community resources to encourage the regular attendance of all Washington County students. The District believes this to be in the best interest of the students and the community. The Board, together with Washington County Schools, is committed to work in harmony with parents/guardian and to assist them with their responsibility to have their children in attendance at school.
TARDIES
Some of the most important instructions for your child are given during the first hour of the day; please make every effort to have your child to school on time. Tardiness also affects the entire class because of the interruption created when the student arrives late. It also causes the teacher to spend extra time catching the student up. In addition, tardiness embarrasses students and may hamper school success. All late students must check in at the office before being admitted to class.
EARLY CHECK OUT
A full school day lasts until 3:30 pm Monday thru Thursday and until 12:00 pm on Friday or Early Release Days. It is difficult for students to stay caught up on their classwork if they are checked out early on a regular basis.
Make attendance an ALL DAY EVERY DAY priority and routine!
Parents are welcome at school and are encouraged to visit, observe, or volunteer to help in classrooms. All visitors to the school must check in and out at the school office. When visiting during instruction, please be sensitive to classroom activities and please do not bring other children not enrolled at our school. WCSD policy discourages student visitors because of the disruption to learning.
Students must remain at school unless checked out by a parent at the office. In order to check out a student a parent must provide a photo identification. Students who live close enough to walk home for lunch may do so, providing their parents have filed a written request with the office.
Utah State law requires that each student have on file with the school a copy of the individual immunization record. Please update the school records when additional immunizations are given. Immunization requirements: 4 DPT (one after age 4), 3 Polio (one after age 4), 2 MMR, Varicella or have had the Chickenpox, 3 Hepatitis B and 2 Hepatitis A.
For more information visit the Utah State Immunization website.
Students should not have in their possession medicine of any kind, including over the counter meds or inhalers. The administration of prescribed medications to pupils by school personnel will be permitted with a current prescription and a signed doctor request. All medications are stored in a locked cabinet and a record is kept of all medications given. (https://procedure.washk12.org/forms/300/351)
Student accident insurance is available to students whose parents want coverage for their children. The policy is limited and is strictly voluntary. Information concerning this policy is sent home with students in the early fall. If additional information is needed, please contact the office. Some students may qualify for CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program). More information about CHIP may be obtained by calling 1-888-222-2542.
Each school is to ensure that adequate waivers or other provisions are available to guarantee that no student is denied the opportunity to participate because of an inability to pay the required fee, deposit, or charge. In addition to the outright waiver of fees, each school that charges a fee is to provide a variety of alternatives for satisfying the fee requirement to those who qualify, if there is reasonable work for fee waiver recipients to do, if the student’s circumstances are appropriate, and if there are District/school resources are available for adequate supervision and perhaps transportation. Alternatives include allowing the student to provide tutorial assistance to other students; assistance before or after school to teachers and other school personnel on school related matters; and general community or home service. Each school may add to the list of alternatives subject to approval by the Board.
There is a phone in the office for student use. Students should seek permission from their classroom teachers to use the office phone when they need to call a parent. The office phone should not be used to arrange playtime with friends. When parents need to get a message to students during school time, they should call at least 30 minutes prior to school dismissal in order to allow for enough time for the message to be delivered before school dismisses. Parents should only call with student messages in emergencies. Whenever possible, parents should plan ahead so that calls do not disrupt student learning.
Mobile phones, watches, tablets, and any other type of electronic devices can be a distraction to the educational environment. If students bring these to school they should remain in backpacks and not be used at any time during the school day (including recess or lunch). Students should use the school phone in the office when making any phone calls.
It is strongly recommended that any toy, Pokemon card, etc. be left at home and not be brought to school, even if left in a backpack. These items are often lost, broken, or stolen here at school. These items often create a distraction from learning. There are plenty of items provided by the school or a classroom teacher that are available to students for recess or lunch.
Please leave toys at home!
Purpose and Philosophy
The Board of Education of the Washington County School District recognizes that every student in the schools should have the opportunity to learn in an environment which is safe, conducive to the learning process, and free from unnecessary disruption. To foster such an environment the following policy establishes the framework for school dress and grooming.
Policy:
2.1. Students who attend the schools of Washington County School District are expected to come to school dressed and groomed appropriately for a learning environment and show respect for others by supporting the following dress and grooming standards. These standards are intended to insure that every school in the Washington County School District will be a safe place for each student to learn, free from physical or moral threats and free from intimidation by others, to include gangs and gang appearance.
Procedure:
3.1. Dress and Grooming standards:
3.1.1. The attire (apparel) and grooming of all students should be neat, clean and safe.
3.1.2. Students have the responsibility to avoid apparel that causes a distraction or disruption, interrupting school decorum and adversely affecting the educational process. Students must also avoid apparel that is offensive, represents a risk, or threatens student safety.
3.1.2.1. Printed apparel is acceptable only if it is in good taste. Any apparel displaying profanity, suggestive slogans, pictures or graphics, or promoting substances illegal for consumption by a minor, will not be allowed.
3.1.2.2. Clothes that are mutilated or immodest are not appropriate school wear. Dresses, shorts, skirts, shirts, and blouses should be modest in length and not revealing. (Tank tops, tube tops and garments that reveal undergarments may be considered revealing).
3.1.2.3. Hats are not to be worn in school buildings during regular school hours.
3.1.2.4. Any apparel approved for school wear should be worn in accompaniment with appropriate undergarments.
3.1.2.5. Footwear must be worn and should be safe and hygienic. Shoes, boots and sandals are considered suitable footwear.
3.1.2.6. Clothing attachments or accessories which could be considered weapons are not allowed.
3.1.2.7. Students have a responsibility to cooperate fully with clothing standards required for special classes (such as shop, home economics, laboratories, physical education) and special school activities.
3.1.3. Extremes in body piercings, hair styles and hair colors may be considered a distraction or disruption.
3.1.4. Gang behavior, apparel or grooming is not appropriate at school. (Reference Safe Schools Policy 2110)
3.1.4.1. As gang grooming styles and clothing continually evolve and change, the following prohibited items that have commonly denoted gang membership or affiliation are only representative of prohibited clothing. Additional grooming styles and apparel may be considered gang-affiliated, as identified in consultation with school officials and law enforcement authorities. Bandannas or any article of clothing or accessory bearing gang symbols, names, initials, insignia, or style of dress that indicates gang affiliation will not be allowed.
3.2. Consequences for violation of the Student Dress and Grooming Policy
3.2.1. A student in violation of the “Student Dress and Grooming Policy” may be sent home to make the changes necessary to be in compliance with policy. The student may return as soon as the required changes are made.
3.2.2. Students who dress or groom in a manner that demonstrates gang affiliation may be subject to suspension and/or expulsion.
3.2.3. Suspension from school may occur for continued disregard for the Student Dress and Grooming Policy.
3.3. Every school is to include the Student Dress and Grooming Policy in their student handbooks.
3.4. School employees are held to the same dress and grooming standards as the students.
https://washk12.org/food-service
Elementary schools serve both breakfast and lunch. Morning kindergarten students may participate in the breakfast program. All meal money will be receipted; please save your receipts. WCSD policy does not allow students to charge meals. If your child is unable to pay, please send a sack lunch or make arrangements with the office for free or reduced lunch and breakfast. Visitors may come to lunch anytime. If possible, please call the office before 9AM to make a reservation. The school food service prices are as follows:
Daily
Breakfast $1.75
Lunch $2.25
Reduced
Breakfast $0.30
Lunch $0.40
Adults
Breakfast $2.50
Lunch $4.50
Milk $0.50
Free and reduced breakfast and lunch are available to families who qualify.
To learn more please visit: https://washk12.org/food-service/free-and-reduced
https://washk12.org/transportation
Buses are provided both to and from school for students who live further than a mile and a half from the neighborhood elementary school. Students who come and go from school by any means other than the bus should plan on arriving no earlier than 8:40. Students riding bicycles or scooters must park them in the bike racks and leave them there until school is dismissed. Please lock bikes, as the school cannot assume responsibility for lost or stolen bicycles. If parents bring students to school, please drop them off and pick them up in designated areas only. Do not double park or have children cross the driveway or come between cars. With so many parents dropping off and picking up, safety is critical. Please drive slowly and watch for children.
All students are expected to follow school rules. Showing respect for people and property allows everyone the opportunity to learn in a safe, pleasant environment. Teachers and staff model socially acceptable behaviors and instruct students to follow the school rules, which include:
- I take care of myself
- I take care of others
- I take care of Crimson View
Handling Students With Head Lice – Admin Letter 140
In managing lice in the schools Washington County School District refers to the recommendations as per the Utah Department of Health (UDH), UDH Office of Epidemiology, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN).
Over the last 10 years multiple scientific studies have proven that school is rarely the place of lice transmission. The vast majority of cases of lice are spread by friends and family members who often play or live together. However, the school can be helpful in controlling the spread of head lice through providing on-going education and information, including: prevention, identification, treatment and control measures. The school nurse plays an integral role in providing training to the school staff, and in assisting students/families with cases of head lice infestation.
Lice do not cause disease and are not dangerous to the child or to others. Head Lice are small (about the size of a sesame seed), wingless parasitic insects with sucking mouthparts that reside close to the scalp to maintain its body temperature and to feed on human blood. They lay their eggs called “nits” on body hairs or clothing. Without blood meals, a louse will die within 1 to 2 days off the host. An infestation (pediculosis) is referred to when there is direct visibility of live lice. No-nit policies are not necessary. (NASN)
https://washk12.org/student-services
- Child Find
- Resource & Special Education
- 504
- Reading Recovery
- Reading & Math remediation
- English Language Learner instruction
- Diagnostic services for speech, hearing, and language delay
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Evaluation and referral to special programs
- Parenting Library
The purpose of this policy is to ensure appropriate, responsible, ethical and legal access and use of computers, the Internet, and other electronic or communication devices by District students, patrons, and employees. The Technology Acceptable Use Policy addresses two distinct concepts of technology use. The first regards the use of computers and the Internet, and the second addresses interfering and electronic communication devices.
It is the policy of the Washington County School District Board of Education to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, or any other non-merit factor in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX if the Educational Amendments of 1972, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1974, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Equal opportunity is a priority of the Washington County Board of Education. The Washington County School District is also committed to provide co-educational course programs including physical education and other athletic opportunities for both sexes as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972. For questions regarding section 504: Karen Bess, Student Services Director 435-673-3553 X245.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, see list of OCR Enforcement Offices at the Washington County School District Office Building for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
The Washington County School District is dedicated to cultivating an educational environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. No person on the basis of sex, shall be subjected to discrimination or sexual harassment under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. (20 U.S.C. 1681(a)).
The purpose of this policy is to eliminate all types of bullying and hazing by and against students and employees of the Washington County School District. This will be accomplished through awareness efforts, training, identification, and disciplinary action (both students and employees) against those who violate this Policy. A secondary purpose is to provide clear standards and a safe and accessible reporting process for victims of bullying and hazing.
Students who believe they are subjects of sexual harassment should follow the procedures outlined in District Policy 2115 Student Non-Discrimination and Prevention of Harassment.
Employees who believe they are subjects of bullying or hazing, if sexual in nature, should follow the procedures outlined in District Policy 1420 Prevention of Sexual Harassment or District Policy 2115 Student Non-Discrimination and Prevention of harassment, as appropriate. Any other alleged bullying that is believed to be a violation of this policy must be remedied by following District Policy 1720 Employee Grievance Procedure.
Individuals who believe civil rights have been violated should follow the procedures outlined in District Policy 1710 Non-discrimination.
The Board of Education of the Washington County School District (WCSD) protects the rights of students and recognizes that every student in the schools should have the opportunity to learn in an environment which is safe, conducive to the learning process, and free from unnecessary disruption. To foster a safer learning environment and promote positive behavior, WCSD developed this Policy based upon the following principles:
2. Policy:
2.1. Each student is expected to follow accepted rules of conduct.
2.2. Each student is expected to show respect for other people and obey persons in authority at the school.
2.3. When a student fails to meet these expectations, WCSD maintains the right to implement appropriate interventions.
2.3.1. WSCD promotes principles of restorative school discipline but may impose other disciplinary intervention as necessary.
2.3.2. Multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS) shall be implemented as a method of systematic reinforcement of expected behaviors and uniform methods for correction of inappropriate behaviors.
2.4. Participation in extracurricular activities is not a constitutionally protected right, and therefore, students who are denied participation in an extracurricular activity as a disciplinary measure are not entitled to due process. (UCA 53G-8-209(1))
2.5. This Policy applies to students when students are in the classroom, on school grounds, in school vehicles, or at school-sponsored activities or events regardless of the location.
2.6. The Policy also applies to off-campus and non-school sponsored activities under the following circumstances:
2.6.1. There is a nexus between the proximity or timing of the conduct in relation to the student’s attendance at school or a school-sponsored activity; or
2.6.2. The student is a member of an extracurricular activity and has been notified that particular off-campus conduct could result in exclusion from the extracurricular activity; or
2.6.3. The conduct has a direct nexus to attendance at school or a school-sponsored activity, such as a plan or agreement made on campus to engage in conduct off campus that would violate this Policy if it occurred on campus; or
2.6.4. The conduct includes speech or expression that materially and substantially disrupts the operation of the school, or the school administration reasonably anticipates that the expression is likely to materially and substantially disrupt the operation of the school; or
2.6.5. The conduct involves the theft or vandalism of school property; or
2.6.6. The conduct involves bullying or harassment and occurs while the student is traveling to or from school or a school-sponsored event (See Policy 7100 for transportation guidelines); or
2.6.7. The conduct involves hazing or cyberbullying and creates a material and substantial disruption at school.
2.7. This Policy applies to student with disabilities to the extent permissible under state and federal law under state and federal special education law and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Washington County Board of Education ensures an equal educational opportunity in accordance with several Federal Civil Rights Laws.
The Washington County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age, pregnancy, parental or marital status in its programs or activities.
In accordance with the Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act, Boy Scouts and other youth groups may have equal access to meet on school premises.
Equal Education and Employment Opportunity
It is a violation of the District’s policy to discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, genetic information or marital status.
Discrimination of this kind is strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
https://procedure.washk12.org/policy/1000/1710
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, requires the
Washington County School District to notify you and obtain consent or allow you to opt your child out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas (“protected information surveys”):
- Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
- Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
- Sex behavior or attitudes;
- Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
- Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
- Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
- Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
- Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.
The Washington County School District will provide parents, within a reasonable period of time prior to the administration of the surveys and activities, a notification of the surveys and activities and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out, as well as an opportunity to review the surveys. (Please note that this notice and consent/opt-out transfers from parents to any student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.
IMPORTANT STUDENT AND PARENT RIGHTS
FERPA NOTIFICATION
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and District Policy 3260 affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:
- The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal or assistant principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
- The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. Such requests should be in writing and addressed to the school principal or assistant principal. It must clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
- The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. The following information may be disclosed without consent:
- Directory Information: The following information is designated as student Directory Information: Student’s name, address (to include internet address), phone number, date of birth, grade level, extracurricular participation, awards or honors, photograph, video or digital images, height and weight (if a member of an athletic team), previous school attended, dates of attendance, and parent’s name. “Directory Information” may be disclosed without prior written consent. The District will also routinely disclose names, addresses, and telephone numbers to military recruiters. Parents or eligible students will have two weeks from the beginning of the school year or date a student enrolls to advise the school district, in writing, of any and all items they refuse to permit the district to designate as directory information for the balance of the school year.
- School Officials: School officials with legitimate educational interests may also have access to records. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member such as a bus driver (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
- Other Schools: The School may disclose education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
- The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605