Mission Statement  

Educating Today for a Successful Tomorrow

  About The School  

School Information Guide

Welcome to Crestmont Elementary School. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where children develop a lifelong love of learning and experience the joys of achievement and accomplishment. Our teachers are dedicated, caring individuals who depend on the cooperative efforts of parents, students, and the community to help them prepare our students for success. This information guide provides a wealth of knowledge, so keep it at your fingertips!

Arrival and Dismissal          Students are not to arrive on campus until 7:30 a.m.  Parents who allow students to be on campus before this time are liable for their safety and well-being.   School Day Begins 8:00 a.m. Tardy Bell Rings(All students arriving after 8:00 a.m. must report to the office to receive a tardy slip.) 2:38 p.m.  Bus Riders’ Dismissal 2:42 p.m.  Walkers’ Dismissal 2:45 p.m. Car Riders’ Dismissal  ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 3:00 P.M.

 

Check-ins/Check-outsStudents who arrive after 8:00 a.m. are considered late and must check in through the school office. A parent must accompany the student into the office and complete a check-in slip. Parents who wish to check-out their child are asked to report to the office and complete a check-out slip. Only parents or legal guardians may check a student out of school unless school officials are notified in writing that another individual has permission to do so. Any legal custody arrangements which prevent any individual from checking a student out or visiting a student should be forwarded in writing to the principal for inclusion in the student’s permanent record. Attendance and Absences Regular school attendance is necessary for academic success. When a student must be absent from school, the parent is required to send a note explaining the reason for the absence. Teachers are required to report to legal authorities any student who is absent excessively. Regular school attendance is mandated by Alabama State Law and parents held liable when students do not attend school. Enrollment Students who enter kindergarten must be five years of age on or before September 2nd. Students who enter first grade must be six years of age on or before September 2nd. To enroll a student at Crestmont, parents should present the following items when completing registration forms:
  • A valid Alabama immunization certificate
  • A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate
  • The student’s Social Security Card
  • Two legal proofs of residency showing that the student resides in the Crestmont school zone. (Bring original documents, no copies.)
Withdrawal of Students Parents are requested to notify three days before a student’s withdrawal from Crestmont and transfer to another school. School officials will complete a transfer form and provide a copy for parents to take to a new school. Academic records will be sent from Crestmont when the request for records is received from the student’s new school. Lost and Found A “lost and found” box is located in the hall behind the school office for large items. Small items are kept inside the school office. Students may claim lost items upon identification. In order to prevent lost items, parents are asked to mark or attach names to coats, backpacks, school supplies, etc. Electronic devices are not permitted at school. Safety DrillsFire drills will be held on a regular basis to prepare students to exit the building quickly and safely in the event of fire. A series of short bell rings is the signal for a fire drill. Severe weather drills will also be held on a regular basis. A long, continuous bell is the signal for a storm drill. During all safety drills, students must remain quiet and orderly. The cooperation of every student is required to provide safety in emergency situations.Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences Report cards are issued at the end of each nine-week grading period. A midterm progress report will be sent home after the fourth week in the grading period. Parent-teacher conferences may be scheduled at any time by contacting the teacher. Also, there will be a Statewide Parent Conference Day in October. Physical Education Physical education is a part of the Alabama course of study for all elementary students. All students are expected to participate fully in physical education classes unless prohibited by illness and injury. One day’s absence from PE may be granted through written parent permission. A request to restrict student’s participation for more than two days requires a written statement from a physician. Students are asked to wear tennis shoes. They can wear other types of shoes to school but will need to change shoes before PE.Library The books and materials in the Crestmont Library are designed to assist students in their academic work and to promote interest in reading and learning. Students may check-out books from the library and are expected to return the books when they are due. Parents are financially responsible for loss or damage of library materials.Visitors Crestmont welcomes visitors! A security system is in place to ensure the safety of everyone at Crestmont and to protect instructional time. Entrance into the school can only be obtained through the front doors by ringing the doorbell. School office personnel will grant entrance into the building. Parents are cordially invited to eat lunch at school.TextbooksTextbooks are issue to students during the first weeks of the school year. Textbooks must be returned to the school free of damage and in usable condition at the end of the year or when a student withdraws from Crestmont. Parents are ultimately responsible for payment of lost and damaged textbooks. Report cards and student records will not be released to students who have outstanding financial obligations. Student BehaviorAll students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and courteous manner in the classroom, library, cafeteria, and all parts of the school. Good conduct is also expected of students as they travel to and from school. The Code of Student Conduct published in Tuscaloosa County Schools Parent Teacher Handbook will served as the source of disciplinary actions and expected student behavior. Each classroom teacher will provide more detailed information regarding their classroom discipline procedures.Student IllnessEvery absence, even for a part of the school day, interferes with a student’s academic progress. However, illnesses sometimes prevent school attendance. For the protection of everyone, students are asked not to attend school with the symptoms of a contagious illness. If a student is injured or becomes ill at school, every effort will be made to notify parents and guardians. Please keep the school notified of any changes in phone numbers, employment, or emergency contacts. Also, keep the school informed of medical conditions which affect a student at school. Extended Day ProgramCrestmont Elementary School’s extended day program is an extension of the regular school day designed to offer enrichment programs for students and to meet after-school child care needs of working parents. The program operates from the time school is out until 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, teacher in-service or half days. An annual registration fee of $12 per child and registration form is required for attendance in this program. The weekly fee is $30 and the daily “drop-in” rate is $7. Guidance CounselingCrestmont Elementary has a full time counselor. The counselor works with small groups, entire classes, and individual students to promote all aspects of social, emotional, and intellectual development. The counselor is available to talk with parents and to suggest community resources available for students and families. Appointments with the counselor may be arranged.PTAParents are encouraged to join the PTA and to participate fully in all its activities. PTA meetings will be announced by notices distributed to students, and informative programs are planned throughout the school year. The Crestmont PTA completes several projects each year to enhance facilities. PTA officers may be contacted through the school office. Adopt-A-SchoolCrestmont is fortunate to participate in the Adopt-A-School program. Crestmont has been adopted by  Spiller Furniture, Inc.,. Staff members and volunteers visit the school often and sponsor a number of annual activities which directly benefit students and teachers.