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Administration:
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Veatrice
Thomas, Principal
Jana' Laster,
Assistant Principal
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Grades
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Pre-K through
Fifth grade
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Enrollment
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700
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Accreditation
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Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Alabama Accrediation
System
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Partners
in Education
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Epworth United Methodist
Church
Girlfriend's Catering
The Money Store
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Phenix City
Public Schools
are "plugged" into the world!
Information
on Demand
Log on to www.pcboe.net
 Click on Information
on Demand
Click on Phenix
City Schools
Click on Ridgecrest
Elementary School
Enter Student
number
Enter student
pin number
Is
your family moving to Phenix City? Do you have a child or children
in grades kindergarten through fifth grade?
Welcome! If you are not sure
which school your child will attend, you may contact the Phenix City School System administrative office at
(334) 298-0534 for attendance area information. For directions
to the school, you may phone the school at (334) 298-3004.
**FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS**
Resources
for At-Risk Students
The
building Based Student Support Team (BBSST) has been created to address
students who may be at risk or not experiencing school success and
may be in danger of school failure. Each school has its own BBSST
and the contact person may be found by calling the school office.
What
is BBSST?
A Building Based Student Support Team (BBSST)
has been created to address students who may be at risk of not experiencing
school success and may be in danger of school failure. Each school
has its own BBSST and that contact person may be found by calling
the school office at 298-3004.
What
is Child Find?Child Find is a statewide effort
by the State Department of Education and the Department of Rehabilitation
Services to locate, identify, and evaluate children with disabilities
from birth to age 21. Early Intervention and Special Education Services
work closely with community service agencies, parents and local school
systems to locate children with disabilities.
How
Does Child Find Work?
Early
Intervention and Special Education Services work closely with community
service agencies, parents, and local school systems to locate children
with disabilities. A toll-free number is provided for parents or other
persons interested in information about referring a child from
birth to age 21.
Why
Is Child Find Important?
It helps the child, the family, and the provider to plan appropriate
services and link families to
services for students meeting eligibility requirements in the following
disability areas:
Hearing Impairment Speech and Language Impairment
Deaf-Blindness Visual Impairment
Mental Retardation Specific Learning Disabilities
Multiple Disabilities Autism
Orthopedic Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury
Other Health Impairment Developmental Delay
Emotional Disturbance
For more information about services contact:
Phenix City Public Schools
Special Education Department
(334) 298-0534
ELL
(English Language Learner) Program
The
ELL (English Language Learner) program emphasizes mastery of English
language skills and content area concepts for students who do not
speak English as their primary language and may have limited English
proficiency (LEP). This enables the student to participate effectively
in the regular academic program. Contact the Phenix City Public Schools
ELL Coordinator at (334) 298-0534.
Gifted
EducationProgram
The
Phenix City Public School System recognizes that all students identified
as gifted in our system have the right to an appropriate education
that provides educational interventions which sustain, challenge and
ensure continued growth. The Phenix City Public School System's gifted
education program is designed to identify students who demonstrate
high intellectual capacity, high academic proficiency, and /or exceptional
talet in expression or leadership. This program includes specific
measures designed to identify culturally diverse gifted students and
ensures that no stuednt will be excluded from either referral or participation
in the gifted prgram because of behavior.
Information
about any of these programs contact the
Phenix City Public Schools Special Education Department at the Superintendent's
Office.
(334) 298-0534
REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS
In
order to register each child you must have:
1. A certified Birth Certificate with raised seal (not a copy)
2. A Social Security Card
3. A current shot certificate issued by the state of Alabama (IMM50)
4. Current proof of residence showing they live within the Ridgecrest
district. Proof can be shown by one of the following: Rent Receipt,
Utility Bill, Lease Agreement
*Migrant,
Homeless, and E.S.L. students are exempt from these requirements.
What
are the school hours?
8:20 to 3:20. Students may arrive anytime after 7:30. They are considered
late after 8:20. Students should be picked up in the afternoon no
later than 3:30.
What
is the price of lunch and breakfast?
Breakfast is $0.75 cents
Lunch is $1.50
Can
my child use a backpack?
YES! But it must be CLEAR or MESH. We recommend mesh because it seems
to last longer.
What
supplies to do I need to purchase?
The supply list is available at the school office. In addition, each
parent will be given a supply list at registration.
Can
I get a copy of the lunch menu?
The menu is available online at our website www.pcboe.net/res/menu.htm
Can
you tell me about the dress code?
For detailed information, please refer to the Student/Parent handbook.
What
should I do if my child is absent?
ALWAYS send a written excuse with your child on the day they return
to school. Each child is allowed 10 excused absences per year - this
does not include doctor's excuse. If your child is absent more than
10 days with a written excuse or 3 days without an excuse, you and
your child may be referred to the Alabama Early Warning Truancy Program
as established by the court system of Alabama. It is important that
your child be present at school as much as possible.
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