South Loop School Uniform
Grades
A = 90% - 100%
B = 89% - 80%
C = 79% - 70%
D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% - Below
Our gradebook (accessed through Parent Portal) will be updated weekly. You are responsible for checking your child's grades. Please watch for missing assignments and encourage your child to turn it in if it's not overdue. Please refer to "Missed Work Policy" below.
If you do not have a username and password to access parent portal, please contact the office.
Homework Policy
Homework packets are assigned every Friday and due the following Friday. If school is not in session on a Friday, then it will be due on Monday. A student may turn in the homework late, but will be penalized ten percentage points for each day it is late. Work more than a week late will not be accepted and will be recorded as a zero.
Classwork
Like homework, for each day that a classwork assignment is late, there will be a 10% deduction. Students who did not finish a class assignment in the time given during class is expected to finish the assignment at home and bring it completed the next day. Work will not be accepted more than a week late.
Missed Work Policy
Attendance Policy
Students returning to school after an absence must bring a written statement signed by the parent(s), explaining the reason for the absence. If an absence of two (2) or more days is anticipated, please notify me. CPS policy will be followed regarding contacting parents of children that have five (5) or more unexcused absences (absences without a parent note). An absence note due to a vacation is considered unexcused.
Note: Five (5) clock hours of instruction are required for a full day of attendance. A minimum of 2 1/2 hours of instruction is required for a half-day. Students arriving after 9:45 am or leaving before 2:45pm will be marked for a half-day of attendance.
Behavior Policy
Students will be receiving checks for behavior outside of the rules of the classroom after a warning. A student who has received 3 checks in a class period will receive a call home, and will receive a detention if they receive 4 checks. Detentions will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.
Nut-Free and Candy-Free School
South Loop Elementary School is a gum, candy, and nut free school. Please do not send any of these items to school with your child. If you child brings a lunch or snack to school, please confirm that it does not contain any items which contain nuts. We have students with severe nut allergies so please help keep all our school safe for everyone.
Snacks
Please send healthy snacks daily (i.e. Sun Chips, Cheez-It crackers, Triscuits, pre-cut fresh fruit or vegetables, Skinny Pop, Fruit Roll Ups). Flamin’ Hot chips & Takis (or any snacks that contain red dyes) are not allowed in school.
- Students must wear navy blue pants/skirts (no jeans) and solid white shirts. Sweaters, jackets, and sweatshirts can only be solid white or navy blue.
- Spirit Day are Mondays and students can wear any South Loop spirit wear with jeans. Anti-bullying days are Wednesday and students can wear the purple shirt with jeans, as well.
- Students should wear gym uniform and gym shoes on gym days. Gym uniform includes: solid grey t-shirt or sweatshirt and solid navy blue shorts or jogging pants. They are available for purchase on southloopshop.com
- Open-toe shoes and spaghetti straps are not allowed.
Grades
A = 90% - 100%
B = 89% - 80%
C = 79% - 70%
D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% - Below
Our gradebook (accessed through Parent Portal) will be updated weekly. You are responsible for checking your child's grades. Please watch for missing assignments and encourage your child to turn it in if it's not overdue. Please refer to "Missed Work Policy" below.
If you do not have a username and password to access parent portal, please contact the office.
Homework Policy
Homework packets are assigned every Friday and due the following Friday. If school is not in session on a Friday, then it will be due on Monday. A student may turn in the homework late, but will be penalized ten percentage points for each day it is late. Work more than a week late will not be accepted and will be recorded as a zero.
Classwork
Like homework, for each day that a classwork assignment is late, there will be a 10% deduction. Students who did not finish a class assignment in the time given during class is expected to finish the assignment at home and bring it completed the next day. Work will not be accepted more than a week late.
Missed Work Policy
- If your child missed school on a day that an assignment/project is due, then the work needs to be turned in upon your child's return date. (Ex. If homework is due on Monday, and your child is absent on Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, then homework needs be to turned in on Tuesday.) The same goes for assessments. Missed assessments will be given when the your child returns.
- If your child will miss multiple days of school, please note that they will not be given work in advance. It is difficult to gather resources and make copies for one child. Although I try to stick to my plans and schedule, unforeseen events may happen and cause plans to change. They may have to receive their work upon their return.
Attendance Policy
Students returning to school after an absence must bring a written statement signed by the parent(s), explaining the reason for the absence. If an absence of two (2) or more days is anticipated, please notify me. CPS policy will be followed regarding contacting parents of children that have five (5) or more unexcused absences (absences without a parent note). An absence note due to a vacation is considered unexcused.
Note: Five (5) clock hours of instruction are required for a full day of attendance. A minimum of 2 1/2 hours of instruction is required for a half-day. Students arriving after 9:45 am or leaving before 2:45pm will be marked for a half-day of attendance.
Behavior Policy
Students will be receiving checks for behavior outside of the rules of the classroom after a warning. A student who has received 3 checks in a class period will receive a call home, and will receive a detention if they receive 4 checks. Detentions will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.
Nut-Free and Candy-Free School
South Loop Elementary School is a gum, candy, and nut free school. Please do not send any of these items to school with your child. If you child brings a lunch or snack to school, please confirm that it does not contain any items which contain nuts. We have students with severe nut allergies so please help keep all our school safe for everyone.
Snacks
Please send healthy snacks daily (i.e. Sun Chips, Cheez-It crackers, Triscuits, pre-cut fresh fruit or vegetables, Skinny Pop, Fruit Roll Ups). Flamin’ Hot chips & Takis (or any snacks that contain red dyes) are not allowed in school.