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=Welcome to the Leon Heights' Safe and Civil School Wiki= We are a TEA Exemplary campus located in Belton, Texas, serving approximately 300 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The purpose of the Safe and Civil Program at Leon Heights Elementary is to improve student safety and campus procedures. The major objective of the program is to focus on common area procedures where many discipline incidents originate. Our Safe and Civil School team has worked diligently to place these routines in writing. This website is designed to give staff members access to resources related to the Safe and Civil School Initiative.


 * Vision:** To provide a safe, respectful, and caring environment, which will create a pathway for successful learning for all students.
 * Mission:** To develop successful, life-long learners today and leaders tomorrow.

1. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect in a safe and positive learning environment. 2. We believe that shared decision-making among staff, parents, and communitymembers will allow us to reach our goals. 3. We believe that a positive attitude and high expectations set the foundation for growth and that higher expectations promote higher achievement. 4. We believe that accepting responsibility fosters self worth. 5. We believe that success is based on a common vision and mission and that it is imperative to celebrate success.
 * Beliefs:**


 * District motto:** Every Kid A Winner!
 * Campus motto:** Every child, every chance, every day!

A lways show respect B e responsible C are and be safe D o your best
 * Student Guidelines for Success:**

C elebrate A nd T each S afety
 * Safe and Civil School Team Name:** CATS Team

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**The History of Leon Heights**
Leon Heights Elementary School opened in January of 1956 in its current location. The school originally consisted of first through sixth grades. Luckily, the school also had a part – time music teacher! In 1970, Leon Heights doubled its size. Sixth graders moved to the junior high school in 1971. Currently, students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade call Leon Heights their school. Education at Leon Heights came to a screeching halt on March March 2002. A structural fire destroyed one third of the building and smoke damaged the rest of the building. The faculty and staff were on spring break and no one was injured. The students were welcomed onto other campuses to complete the year. Tarver Intermediate School welcomed the entire Leon Heights family for the next school year. The building was cleaned up and put back together. Leon Heights reopened for the 2003 – 2004 school year. Leon Heights has a long history of academic success. Our students have performed above the state average on all state mandated exams. Every year, the Leon Heights U. I. L. team works diligently to represent its school with pride at the school district meet. Many students display their talents at the annual P. T. A. Reflections contest. Some entries have even gone on to compete at the state level!

**This Month's Focus: Attendance**
It is very important that your child attends school and be on time. The doors to the building will not be opened until 7:15 am. If your child eats breakfast they may go directly to the cafeteria. If they do not eat breakfast Pre-K through 1st grade sit in the cafeteria and read books until the first bell rings at 7:40 am. 2nd & 3rd grade students play on the front playground and 4th & 5th grade play on the east playground. Breakfast is not served after 7:35 am. The tardy bell rings at 7:45 am. Every student is expected to be in his or her seat ready to learn by this time. Please be sure to arrive early enough to allow your child to get to their classroom __before__ the tardy bell rings. **Parents must come in the front office and sign students in that are tardy.** Tardiest (or partial absences) and entire day absences are recorded. If your child will be absent, please call the school at 215-3200 and inform us.

**Visitors**
We love having visitors on our campus. Come eat lunch with your child anytime. Just remember to sign in and get a visitor badge before going to the cafeteria. If you bring something your child forgot from home, someone from the office will take it to the classroom for you. We want to limit all disruptions during instructional time. If you need to visit with a teacher, please do so before school, after school, or schedule an appointment during the teacher’s conference time. That way the teacher can give you her/his undivided attention. If you would like to observe in a classroom, just remember, the teacher **cannot** conference with you about your child during instructional time.