For Students:

In an effort to improve the safety measures currently in place, LCBE, Inc. requires all KG-8^th students to use clear backpacks.  Students participating in an extracurricular activity are permitted to carry non-transparent bags to store items pertaining to their particular activity (i.e. athletics, overnight).  Upon entry into the school, all extracurricular activity bags must be stored in lockers or designated areas.  All bags are subject to search.  Additionally, the maximum size for non-transparent bags that students in grades 6-8^th  are permitted to carry during the school day, such as pencil bags and purses, will be 6” x 9”.  Residential students are allowed to continue using their luggage items; all bags are subject to search.

For Visitors and Spectators:

The clear bag policy at LCBE, Inc. will help ensure the safety of our students, staff, and guests.

As one of our ongoing security measures to help ensure the safety of our students, staff, and guests; we have a clear bag policy in place at school related events:

• Athletic events 
• Programs and ceremonies
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• All other school activities (i.e. meetings)

This policy will limit the size and type of bags allowed for visitors and spectators. 

• Clear tote - plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• Plastic storage bag - Clear one (1) gallon, re-sealable
• Small clutch size - approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap.  No larger than 6.5" and 4.5" with or without a handle or strap
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.  Please limit the number of items you bring to the LCBE, Inc..

  Prohibited Items

  Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

  • NO outside food and drinks
  • All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch
  • Backpacks
  • Briefcases
  • Camera Bags
  • Fanny Packs
  • Computer Bags
  • Coolers
  • Luggage of any kind
  • Diaper Bags
  • Drawstring Bags

The Parent Involvement Policy of Lukachukai Community Board of Education, Inc. includes:

1. Parents be involved jointly with the school in development of the School Improvement Plan and Parent Invovement Policy.
2. Assist in planning and implementing effective parent involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance.
3. Provide Input and suggestion for professional  development for staff and parents.
 4.Assist in promoting a safe and drug-free school.
5.Support school activitites such as Open House, Parent Teacher Conference, and Parent Meetings, etc.
6. Assist in writing of improvement plans as a result of monitoring school improvement status and other amendments to Native Star or section 1114.
7. Have input with the development of a school - Parent compact outlining how the school, Parents and child will share the responsibilty to increase student achievement.
8. Attend Parent- Teacher Conference to be involved in the discussion of the compact, reports  of thier child/children's learning progress, and opportunities to volunteer, participate in or observe their children's classes.
9. Awareness and understanding of the new Common Core Standards and assessments.
10. Be knowledgeable in monitoring their child's progress and how to work with educators to improve thier children's achievement
11. Contribute to and work as equal partners with the school.
12. Assist in coordinating and integreating parent involvement activities such as transition of Headstart Kids, Parents As Teachers (BabyFACE program), Home Instruction program for preschool youngsters, and State-run preschool Programs.
13. Assist in the development of budget planning of 1% of Title I for parental involvement expenditure.
14. Attend annual parent meeting, to which all parents of participating children are invited and encouraged to attend.
15. Be Knowledable of the bus, fire, and disaster safety evacuation drills.

Quality learning occurs when there is a combination of effort, interest, motivation, and collaboration. we are commited to Lukachukai Community School student' successful achievement and will facilitate thier learning to the best of our ability.

Parental involvement may take place either in the classroom or during extracurricular activities. However, the Lukachukai Community School LCBE, Inc. also encourages parental involvement at home (e.g., planned home reading time, informal learning activities, and/or homework contracts between teachers parents and children).

The six types of involvement are:

• Parenting: Help all families establish home environments to support children as students.
  
• Communicating: Design effective forms of school-to-home and home-to-school communications about school programs and childrens progress.
  
• Volunteering: Recruit and organize parent help and support.
  
• Learning at Home: Provide information and ideas to families about how to help students at home with homework and other curriculum-related activities, decisions and planning.
  
• Decision-Making: Include parents in school decisions, develop parent leaders and representatives.
  
• Collaborating with Community: Identify and integrate resources and services from the community to strengthen school programs, family practices and student learning and development.