School History & General
Information
Summerfield Elementary
Summerfield Elementary School was built in 1990, after the U.S. Home Corporation provided the school district with our wonderful 15 acre lot. Named after the surrounding
community of Summerfield, the campus remains a vibrant center for learning
in the Riverview area. The mascot, which was named after our sister
school East Bay High School, is the Indian. Our schools colors are teal,
red and black.
Summerfield is a pre-kindergarten through fifth grade school, with an
enrollment of approximately 850 students and growing.
We offer a varied curriculum that meets the needs of our children.
In addition, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, exceptional
education programs including Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotionally
Handicapped, Gifted, Speech, Autistic,and Limited Intellectual Functioning
programs are provided for students who meet eligibility requirements.
Our goal is to assist students in developing their potential
as lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and upstanding members of
our community.
Summerfield does not currently have a policy for school uniforms, however
students must abide by the district dress code policy (see student handbook, or further information below)
School Vision
Summerfield Elementary School will be in the top 10% of all Hillsborough
County Schools.
School Mission
At Summerfield Elementary we aspire to provide a safe, caring,
orderly, and respectful environment where every child can reach his/her
potential.
Students entering from Out-of-State:
1. The grade placement of any grade two - twelve student transferring
from out of state shall be determined by the principal (or designee)
of the receiving school.
2. The student shall have academic credit that is acceptable under the
rules of the school board.
3. The student shall provide all of the following:
• official documentation that the parent(s) or guardian(s) was(were)
a legal resident(s) of the state in which the child was previously enrolled
in school;
• official school records which show attendance, academic information,
and grade placement;
• evidence of residence;
• evidence of immunization;
• evidence of date of birth;
• evidence of medical examination completed within the last twelve months.
4. Students in grades two - five must meet age requirements for public
schools within the state from which the student is transferring.
Students entering from Home Education:
Students seeking initial placement from a home education program or
private school shall be screened by the local school to determine the
most appropriate grade placement.
Students entering from a Private School:
Any student who transfers into the district from a private school and
whose credits can be verified shall meet all provisions of the district's
Pupil Progression Plan and the state of Florida requirements appropriate
for that grade.
Admission
to Kindergarten:
Initial Admission:
A child shall be eligible for admission to kindergarten if he or she
has attained the age of five years on or before September 1 of the school
year and his or her parent or guardian provides evidence of all of the
following:
1. current residence;
2. immunizations;
3. date of birth;
4. medical examination completed within the last twelve months.
Transfer:
If the child transfers from an out-of-state or non-public school but
does not meet age requirements for admission to Florida public schools,
he or she shall be eligible for admission with evidence of all of the
following:
1. school enrollment at the age required for public schools within the
state from which the student is transferring;
2. academic credit that is acceptable under school board rules;
3. official documentation of the legal residency of the child's parent(s)
or guardian(s) in the state in which the student was previously enrolled
in the school;
4. official school records which show attendance, academic information
and grade placement;
5. current residence, immunizations date of birth and medical examination
completed within the last twelve months.
Admission
to First Grade:
Initial Admission:
A child shall be eligible for initial admission to first grade by the
following criteria:
1. he or she has attained the age of six years on or before September
1 of the school year;
2. his or her parent or guardian provides evidence of either satisfactory
completion of kindergarten requirements in a Florida public school and
current residency or satisfactory completion of kindergarten in a non-public
school or out-of state public school.
Documentation of Eligibility:
Documentation of eligibility may be in the form of one of the following:
1. report card;
2. transcript; or
3. letter from the principal or director of the school.
Transfer:
If the child transfers from an out-of-state or non-public school but
does not meet age requirements for admission to Florida public schools,
he or she shall be eligible for admission upon providing evidence of
all of the following:
1. school enrollment at the age required for public schools within the
state from which the child is transferring;
2. academic credit that is acceptable under school board rules;
3. official documentation of legal residency of the child's parent(s)
or guardian(s) in the state where the child was previously enrolled
in school;
4. official school records which show attendance, academic information
and grade placement;
5. current residence;
6. immunizations;
7. date of birth;
8. and medical examination completed within the last twelve months
To fully benefit from the instructional program, students are expected
to attend school regularly, be on time for classes and satisfy all course
requirements. Poor attendance or excessive
tardiness may result in failing or lower grades.
If a student is absent from school, it is the parents responsibility
to notify the school as quickly as possible.
Students are welcome to arrive on campus starting at 7:30 a.m., as no supervision is
available before this time. Between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., students are encouraged
to go to the lunchroom to have FREE breakfast. The
official school day begins at 8:00 a.m., and students arriving after
8:00 a.m. must be brought to the
main office to be signed in by a parent or guardian and receive a tardy
pass to be admitted into class. Our school
day ends at 2:15 p.m.
If your child is absent from school, please use our automated attendance
phone line to report the cause for your child’s absence.A staff member
will call the homes of students who are absent by 10:00 a.m. every day. To avoid
receiving this courtesy call, parents need to call the automated absentee
line before 9:00 a.m.
Absentee
Line (813) 671-5115, Option 1
Driving Directions
Via
Interstate 75 (I-75)
Exit 246 (CR-672)
Veer right onto Big Bend Road (heading east)
Approximately 4.5 miles, school is on the left
For
more accurate directions click on the following link : Map
Quest Map Link
Dress Code
1. The dress and grooming of students shall be that which contributes
to the health and safety of the individual and which is non-disruptive
of the educational activities and processes of a school. The definition
of appropriate dress shall vary with the age of the student, the program
of instruction, and the heating/cooling system of the building. Legal
Reference Florida Statute 1003.43 (1) (b)
2. Students have the right to dress as they choose as long as their
dress meets the approved dress and grooming regulations, does not disrupt
school activities, is not obscene or defamatory, and does not endanger
the physical health or safety of themselves or others.
3. Students have the responsibility to:
• dress and groom in such a manner so as to reflect cleanliness, modesty,
safety and good taste;
• become familiar with and adhere to approved dress and grooming regulations
of their particular school as contained in the school’s Student Handbook
and/or school board regulations.
Dress and Grooming policy - Specifically intended
for Elementary Grades K-5:
1. Shoes shall be worn and be securely fastened to the feet and
have a low heel height. Footwear must be suitable for outdoor physical
education classes and unsafe shoes such as “skate tennis shoes” are
not allowed.
2. Clothing that exposes the entire shoulder, tube tops, spaghetti straps,
or similar type clothing, may be worn only with a blouse or shirt. Clothing
exposing the torso or the midriff, either front, back or sides, shall
not be worn. Underwear shall not be visible. Clothing shall not expose
the mid-chest area.
3. Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed. The general appearance of
student should reflect neatness and good personal hygiene.
4. Head coverings shall not be worn in the building unless required
for religious observance or health-related reasons.
5. Mini skirts, mini dresses and short shorts are not permitted. Hemlines
shall be no shorter than fingertip length.
6. All pants and shorts shall be secured at the waist.
7. Garments and/or jewelry which display or suggest sexual, vulgar,
drug, gang, weapons, or alcohol-related wording or graphics, or which
provoke violence or disruption in the school, shall not be worn. Wallets
chains shall not be worn.
The School Advisory Council (SAC) was established as a decision
making body for school improvement and accountability at the school
level. SAC members must be a representation of the ethnic, racial,
and economic community served by the school. The
membership includes the Principal, and an appropriate balance of teachers,
support employees, business partners and parents.
A majority of members must be persons not employed by the school.
The primary function of SAC is to assist in the preparation and
evaluation of the School Improvement plan. This plan is an essential part of
the accountability system. It represents the
collective effort of the school community to reach state and local goals.
A draft of the school improvement plan is reviewed by the school
community for reaction and input before being finalized.
The plan is submitted to the school board for final approval.
The school advisory board then reviews and monitors the school
progress.Please click here to view this year's School Improvement Plan.
If you are interested in serving on the Summerfield SAC for the
2009-2010 school year, please contact
Mrs. Debbie Gerych (SAC Chair) at (813) 671-5115.
Report Cards
For the 2009-2010 school year, report cards will be sent home on
the following dates:
October 31st, January 16th, March 20th, & June 4th (last day of school).
Click here to view an example of
the elementary report card.
Visitor Policy
Any person entering the premises of a school shall report to the
main office and make known the purpose of the visit.
This policy applies to all school district employees, vendors
and parents. All visitors must sign in at
the office.
Parents and guardians are invited and encouraged to visit our school. Appointments for conferences with teachers must be made
in advance and scheduled during the teacher's conference period or after
school.
Any person who enters or remains upon district property without legitimate
purpose may be found to be trespassing and, therefore, in violation
of Florida statutes and subject
to arrest and penalties as defined by statutes.
Volunteers are an integral part of any school of excellence. Parent Volunteers are our most obvious resource for volunteers.
We encourage each and every Summerfield Indian parent to sign
up to volunteer for as many events as possible. If you are able to volunteer on a regular basis, please
let us know. If you are a member of our community,
without children or grandchildren at our school, but you would like
to be a Summerfield volunteer, please know that we will welcome you
with open arms! We have students who will benefit from the one-on-one assistance
of a tutor or mentor. Volunteering is not only
wonderful for our students, but is extremely rewarding for those of
you who participate as volunteers. If you wish
to discuss volunteer opportunities or to sign up as a volunteer, please
call our Assistant Principal, Derrick McLaughlin, at (813) 671-5115
ext. 224.
After School Care
The purpose of the HillsboroughCountyPublic Schools Out-of-School Time
(HOST) Program is to provide children with a safe program to
learn and grow. The program's dedicated
staff provides weekly lesson plans that include themes such as, the
rainforest, sports, friendship, science and much more.
Activities that are included in the lesson plans are homework
time, arts and crafts, outside and inside activities, reading time and
games. Summerfield HOST also offers before school
care.
To find out if we have any available spots in the Summerfield's HOST Program call (813) 671-5118, Monday-Friday between 2 pm-6pm. There is a $30.00 registration
fee per family and a weekly fee of $48.00 per child. Summerfield HOST is also open during the summer, Monday-Friday
between the hours of 7am to 6 pm. Summer fees are $80.00
per week plus the registration fee. To receive
a $48.00 weekly rate for the summer, the child must be enrolled prior
to May 1. Field trips are also included during the summer at no additional
cost. In previous summers, the HOST program
has taken field trips to Busch Gardens, Sea World, Skate Land, Lowery
Park Zoo and Chuck E. Cheese to name a few. The
Summerfield HOST Program is a wonderful opportunity for children
to continue their education and creativity after school hours.
We are very pleased to announce that Summerfield Elementary is
participating in the Box Tops for Educations program. Our goal this
year is to raise at least $1,500 from our program. The money will be used to purchase various educational
and technological programs for our students.
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