Student Handbook
2005-2006
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Superintendent/Principal FAX: (831) 385-4240 Teaching Staff
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2005-2006 School Year
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SCHOOL VISITATION All visitors and guests are required to register at the school office before going onto campus or into the classrooms. Parents are welcome and encouraged to visit their child's classroom. Please arrange your visit with the classroom teacher and check in and out with the office during your visit. (AR 1250a) Any
adult that would bring any age children that aren't enrolled in CLOSED CAMPUS RELEASE OF INFORMATION The Family Privacy Act prohibits the release of any information regarding any student without written parental permission or due process of the law. |
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GREEN AND GOLD ASSEMBLIES Throughout the year the school honors those who have made achievement in many different areas. At the Green and Gold assemblies, usually the first Friday of each month beginning with October, most of the school awards are presented. Typically each month awards are given for academic achievement, citizenship, and outstanding effort. Each trimester awards are given to students who academically make honor roll (3.0 on the rubric scale or better), and those who make it for all three trimesters receive the Principal’s honor roll award. CAUGHT BEING GOOD To help reward good actions and citizenship the school staff gives out Caught Being Good tickets that are used for drawings at the Green and Gold Assemblies. At the assemblies students whose names are randomly drawn receive free prizes. Students receive the Caught Being Good tickets by doing a good deed of their own choice, not because they were asked to do it. VOLUNTEERS The teachers welcome the help of parent & community volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteering needs to contact the teacher to see what help they need. A message can be left for the teacher by calling the school office at (831) 385-3051. Volunteers are used in many areas – in the classroom, for class parties, on field trips, for fundraisers, etc. Those volunteers who have a physical presence in an educational setting for an average of at least 2 times each month for a least an hour each time are considered “Super Volunteers”. |
ALLERGIES AND MEDICATIONSAll medications of any kind, which will need to be taken during school hours, must be kept in the office and a doctor-signed authorization must be on file. Physician authorization forms need to be obtained from the school office. Information on severe allergic reactions must be on file with the office on the Emergency Information form. ABSENCES If possible, make appointments in the afternoon so your child is able to attend majority of the school day. Excused absences are defined as illness, medical or dental appointments, or bereavement in the immediate family. A written excuse from home must be returned to the teacher within one week after each absence. The student's absence remains unexcused until a note is brought to the teacher with the following information: 1) Name of child; 2) Dates absent; 3) Reason for absence; 4) Parent/Guardian signature; and 5) Relationship to child. TRUANCY
California Education Code Section 48260 – “Any pupil subject to compulsory full-time education or to compulsory continuation education who is absent from school without valid excuse three full days in one school year or tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period during the schoolday without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, is a truant and shall be reported to the attendance supervisor or to the superintendent of the school district.” |
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HEALTH SERVICES Health
services provided by Speech Therapy Screening Vision Screening Hearing Screening Scoliosis Screening **Pediculosis (Head Lice) Checks Screening for Special Education Students **Head Lice (Pediculosis): Any child having head lice is excluded from school and must be adequately treated before returning to school. All evidence of lice (nits) must be removed before re-admittance. Inspection and re-admittance is done at the main office. More detailed information is available in the school office. Periodic inspections will be done of all children, usually the day before a 3-day holiday. STUDENT INSURANCE There
is health coverage information available in the school office regarding
Healthy Kids and Healthy Families. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Any child determined to have a communicable disease will be sent home and not allowed to return to school until the disease has run its course or a doctor certifies that the disease is under treatment and is no longer contagious. |
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RELIGIOUS RELEASE TIME Religious instruction is not a part of the District curriculum. Release time for religious instruction may be applied for through the District office. The school district is not responsible for supervision or instruction of this release time. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM In cooperation with the State Department of Education and the State Department of Public Health, nutritious meals are provided at school for needy pupils (E.C. 49510). Breakfast/Lunch forms are available for eligible students for free and/or reduced price breakfasts/lunches. 1. Students not eligible
under E.C. 49510 may purchase breakfast at the school cafeteria.
Breakfast will be served from 2. Students may bring a lunch or purchase a hot lunch at the school cafeteria. The cost will be $1.70 including milk. The cost of an adult lunch is $2.50 including milk. 3. Milk may be purchased for 35 cents. 4. Students may go home for lunch if they live close enough to get home and return before the lunch period ends. The student must have a note from the parent giving permission to leave the campus, and the note will be kept on file in the office. In such cases, the student must go to his own home and the parent or guardian must be present. 5. We encourage parents to pay for their child’s breakfast, lunch, and milk by the week or month. Charging meals is not allowed. |
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6. Breakfast, Lunch and
Milk money will be collected between 7. Menus will be sent home with the student each month. 8. No glass containers are to be sent with students in their lunches. Students are encouraged to bring nutritious lunches and drinks.
PHONE USAGE The telephone will be used by students only in cases of EMERGENCY. No students will be allowed to use the phone without the consent of the teacher or office personnel. No class time should be used unless it is an EXTREME emergency. LOST AND FOUND Lost
and found is located in the Cafeteria. You may look for lost items only
between
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STANDARD STUDENT DRESS CODE The We encourage all of our parents and students to support our Standard Dress Code. The Standard Dress Code for our district allows for a wide variety of clothing combinations. General Guidelines: All students shall dress for school with attention to neatness, cleanliness, decency, safety and personal and public health. All clothing worn to school should serve to protect the modesty and safety of each student. Clothing that may create a distraction, impede the educational process, or show intent of being associated with gang relations, shall not be allowed. Administration will make final determination of whether a student’s clothing meets the minimum student dress and grooming code. Parents and students should refer to this dress code when purchasing school clothes. The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities: 1-Shoes must be worn at all times. Sandals must have heel straps, Thongs, backless, high heels or platform shoes are not acceptable. Athletic shoes are advised for PE for grades K-4 and required for grades 5-8 P.E. 2-Hats, caps, knit caps, hoods or other head coverings shall not be worn indoors (this is for both male and female). |
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3-Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times. See-through or fish-net fabrics, halter or midriff tops, off-the-shoulder, low cut, spaghetti-strap tops are not allowed (A top is too short if the bare midriff is exposed when both of the students’ arms are extended above their heads.) Straps on blouses must be at least two inches wide and must not reveal the student’s chest, abdomen or side. Skintight clothing is not allowed unless worn as undergarments. 4-Skirts, dresses, pants, shorts and overalls (sides must be buttoned and overalls must be fastened over the shoulders) must not be worn shorter than mid-thigh (mid-thigh is defined as equal distance between the knee and the thigh bone-not the hipbone). Pant leg hems must clear the ground for safety. Belts must be appropriately sized and worn through the belt loops. Wallet chains need to be appropriate in length to secure the wallet but not to cause a safety problem. 5-Clothing and jewelry shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice or the use of drugs or alcohol, or gang affiliation. |
SCHOOL RULES1. Gum and sunflower seeds are not allowed at school. 2. Inappropriate Items:
Toys, radios/CD players, electronic devices, pagers, cell phones, laser
pointers or other non-instructional items are not to be brought to school
unless they have been approved by the principal as part of a project. 3. Passes are necessary
for students at all times between 4. Students are not
allowed on campus before 5. No skateboards, scooters, roller blades, skates, or shoes with wheels (even if recessed) are allowed on the school grounds at any time. 6. Helmets must be worn at all times when riding bicycles. PLAYGROUND SAFETY General rules of safety apply in all areas of the playground. Students are required to play in a safe manner. Some specific rules that students need to observe are listed below. 1. Personal toys or other personal property are not allowed on the playground. 2. No balls can be kicked on the blacktop except under supervision during PE. 3. No hanging or grabbing on the volleyball nets. 4. While on the swinging equipment, the student must be seated in the swing at all times. 5. One student at a time is to go down the slide. No one is to walk up the slide. Students must slide down the slide on their bottoms only. 6. While engaged in any activity, tackling or pushing another student is not allowed. |
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Playground Safety (Cont.) 7. During softball the catcher must wear a mask when there is both a catcher and a batter. 8. Only one student on the rings at a time. 9. No balls of any kind are allowed in the playground equipment area. 10. Play ground equipment is designed for Primary age and sized students. Older students are not allowed on the equipment. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESC.C.R. Title 5, Sec. 300 Every pupil shall attend school punctually and regularly; conform to the regulations of the school; obey promptly all the directions of his teacher and others in authority; observe good order and propriety of deportment; be diligent in study; respectful to his teacher and others in authority; kind and courteous to schoolmates; and refrain from the use of profane and vulgar language. (Reg. 77, No. 39) E.C. 48908 All pupils shall comply with the regulations, pursue the required courses of study, and submit to the authority of the teachers of the schools. (Renumbered Stats. 1983, Ch. 498)
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The Governing Board has adopted the following discipline process for dealing with non-compliance of school rules. TEACHER SUSPENSION OF STUDENT E.C. 48910 (a) A teacher may suspend any pupil from the teacher’s class, for any of the acts enumerated in Section 48900, for the day of the suspension and the day following. The teacher shall immediately report the suspension to the principal/designee of the school and send the pupil to the principal/designee for appropriate action. If that action requires the continued presence of the pupil at the school site, the pupil shall be under appropriate supervision, as defined in policies and related regulations adopted by the governing board of the school district. As soon as possible, the teacher shall ask the parent or guardian of the pupil to attend a parent-teacher conference regarding the suspension. A school administrator or designee shall attend the conference if the parent/guardian so requests. The pupil shall not be returned to class from which he or she was suspended, during the period of suspension without the concurrence of the teacher of the class and the principal/designee. (b) A pupil suspended from a class shall not be placed in another regular class during the period of suspension. However, if the pupil is assigned to more than one class per day this subdivision shall apply only to other regular classes scheduled at the same time as the class from which the pupil was suspended. (c) A teacher may also refer a
pupil, for any of the acts enumerated in Section 48900, to the
principal/designee for consideration of a suspension from the school.
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NON-SUSPENDABLE INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR OFFENSE PROCESS 1st Contact/counseling of student and written notice to parents. 2nd Contact parent and explain offenses by telephone and written notice. 3rd Conference with parent, teacher and student as soon as possible. 4th Principal/Designee contacts student and parent. SUSPENDABLE SITUATION OFFENSE PROCESS 1st Principal/Designee contact with student and parents. 2nd Principal/Designee conference with student and parents, behavior assessment and plan written for student. 3rd Principal contact with student, parent and social services (if warranted). Review behavioral plan. 4th Superintendent and School Board contact with student and parents with the possible recommendation of expulsion. NOTE: Depending upon the circumstances, the Principal/Designee will determine the length of suspension or other alternative discipline measures. |
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GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION E.C. 48900 General A pupil shall not be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion unless the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed an act as defined pursuant to one or more of subdivisions (a) to (o) inclusive: (a) (1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person; or (2) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense. (b) Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object unless, in the case of possession of any object of this type, the pupil had obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal. (c) Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind. (d) Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage or an intoxicant of any kind, and then either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to any person another liquid, substance, or material and represented the liquid, substance, or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant. (e) Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion. |
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(f) Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property. (g) Stolen or attempted to steal school property or private property. (h) Possessed or used tobacco, or any products containing tobacco or nicotine products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel. However, this section does not prohibit use or possession by a pupil of his or her own prescription products. (i) Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity. (j) Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code. (k) Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. (l) Knowingly received stolen school property or private property. (m) Possessed an imitation firearm. As used in this section, “imitation firearm” means a replica of a firearm as to substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude that the replica is a firearm. (n) Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault as defined in Section 261, 266c, 286, 288, 288a, or 289 of the Penal Code or committed a sexually battery as defined in Section 243.4 of the Penal Code. (o) Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a complaining witness or witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of either preventing that pupil from being a witness or retaliating against that pupil for being a witness, or both. |
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For the purposes of this chapter, the conduct described in Section 212.5 must be considered by a reasonable person of the same gender as the victim to be sufficiently severe or pervasive to have a negative impact upon the individual's academic performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. This section shall not apply to pupils enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive. BUS SERVICE The
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(p) A pupil may not be suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated unless that act is related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent or principal or occurring within any other school district. A pupil may be suspended or expelled for acts which are enumerated in this section and related to school activity or attendance that occur at any time, including but not limited to, any of the following: (1) While on school grounds. (2) While going to or coming from school. (3) During the lunch period, whether on or off the campus. (4) During, or while going to or coming from, a school sponsored activity. (q) It is the intent of the Legislature that alternatives to suspensions or expulsion be imposed against any pupil who is truant, tardy, or otherwise absent from school activities. (Amen. Stats. 1997, Ch. 637) 48900.5 Suspension upon First Offense Suspension shall be imposed only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct. However, a pupil, including an individual with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026, may be suspended for any of the reasons enumerated in Section 48900 upon a first offense, if the principal or superintendent of schools determines that the pupil violated subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of Section 48900 or that the pupil's presence causes a danger to persons or property or threatens to disrupt the instructional process. 48900.2 Suspension for Sexual Harassment In addition to the reasons specified in Section 48900, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed sexual harassment as defined in Section 212.5. |
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BUS RIDING POLICY California Education Code, Section 44807 provides that schools shall hold pupils to strict account for their conduct on the way to and from school. Authority of Bus Driver, (a) Pupils transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of, and responsible to, the driver of the bus, and the driver shall be held responsible for the orderly conduct of the pupils while they are on the bus or being escorted across a street, highway, or road. Disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the driver shall be sufficient reason for a pupil to be denied transportation. A bus driver shall not require any pupil to leave the bus enroute between home and school or other destinations. However, the driver may stop the bus and call for assistance. (b) The regulations include, but not be limited to, specific administrative procedures relating to the suspension of riding privileges and shall be made available to parents, pupils, teachers, and other interested parties. Should an extreme situation arise on the bus, the driver will do as follows: (1) Transport the entire load to the school office; (2) Stop the bus along side of the road and wait for things to calm down; (3) Transport the entire load to the nearest CHP office. |
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RULES FOR RIDING THE BUS (Home to school or field trips) The STUDENTS ARE TO: 1. Prior to loading the bus, students will line up in a quiet, orderly manner remaining in line at a safe distance until the bus door open. 2. Students will board the bus one at a time, proceeding to their seat as quickly, quietly, and safely as possible. 3. Students are to sit facing forward in their seats with backpacks/carry-on items held in their laps. 4. Students are to be quiet and orderly during the trip. The bus driver will determine the amount of talking/whispering, if any, that will be allowed during the trip. 5. In the case of an emergency (bloody nose, missed bus stop, feeling sick, unsafe situation, or behavior problem of another student) the students will raise their hands or speak to the bus driver immediately. 6. Generally students are to exit the bus starting with the front seats in a safe and orderly manner being careful not to bump, hit, or touch other students while exiting. EXPECTED BEHAVIORS: 1. Respectful attitude towards the bus driver. 2. No distracting the bus driver. 3. Absolutely no eating or drinking on the bus. |
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4. No improper bus procedures (not lining up, rock throwing at bus stop, playing in streets, any property damage at bus stop, etc.) 5. Must use the student’s regularly-designed bus stop. 6. No putting any part of the body out of a bus window at any time. 7. No littering. 8. No use of profane or obscene language or gestures. 9. Legs, feet, and objects obstructing aisle or facing to the rear in the seat is unsafe and unacceptable. 10. No movement out of seat while bus is in motion. 11. No damaging or defacing of bus. 12. No unauthorized opening, closing, or tampering of any kind with bus doors, windows, or emergency exits. 13. No shouting, calling names, or excessive noise. 14. No transporting of live animals, reptiles, or insects on bus. 15. No transporting of large items such as balls, bats, skateboards, glass containers, or large projects. 16. No tampering with bus radio or controls. 17. Cannot throw any objects in or out of the bus. 18. No other unauthorized or unsafe actions. 19. No electronic equipment such as radios/CD players are to be used on the bus or brought to school. BUS CHANGES If you
know in advance that your child will be riding a different bus on a specific
day, a note must be sent to your child's teacher informing them of the
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SEQUENCE OF CONSEQUENCES FOR BUS MISBEHAVIOR Students are subject to school rules (1) at the bus stop; (2) while riding the bus; (3) during the school day, whether in the classroom, on the playground or on a field. Bus drivers, under section 14263, have the responsibility and authority to maintaining “orderly conduct of the pupils while they are on the bus or being escorted across a street…” or at a bus stop. There is no excuse for inappropriate behavior. Students not following appropriate bus behavior will be subject to the following sequence of consequences: (1) Verbal Warning *All other warnings will be written using SCHOOL BUS INCIDENT REPORT TO PARENTS (2) Written Warning with copy to Principal (3) Written Intervention with or without a referral or suspension attached by Principal. **The Principal will determine if a student is ineligible to ride the bus and the length of that ineligibility. ‡Students that cannot behave on a bus trip to and from home may be ineligible to attend field trips.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES The state provides most of your textbooks. There is no charge for state textbooks unless one is lost or damaged or destroyed. In that case, the student is expected to pay for the replacement. Each student is responsible for the books he/she is issued and is responsible for such costs to replace each item. All textbooks must be covered A limited amount of classroom supplies will be provided for each student by the teacher. Parents may be asked to supplement supplies for students who go beyond normal use. PUPIL REPORTING PROGRAM 1. Written Progress Reports are given or mailed to parents of students in grades 4-8 who are not progressing with at least a C+ in any one class(es) by mid-trimester. Parents should receive Progress reports by approximately the 6th week of each trimester. 2. Report Cards are issued each trimester. 3. Minimum Days/Parent Conference Weeks are held in the middle of the 1st trimester and end of the 2nd trimester. 4. When necessary a conference may be arranged by simply contacting the teacher and asking for an appointment. 5. Results of the STAR (the State testing program) will be sent home to parents within the window designated by the State. If you have any questions, please call the school. TESTING PROGRAM All District pupils are given specified skills tests. Students in grades 2-8 will be given the STAR test as part of the District's evaluation system. All test scores are accessible to the parents or guardians upon request.
A District Proficiency test will be given to all students at the end of 6th
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CURRICULUM The
School Board periodically adopts curriculum and instruction resources that
are in line with the philosophy and goals of the school district. The
California State Department of Education provides State adopted curriculum
frameworks in most all subject areas. These frameworks are the
guidelines for curriculum and instruction in the school district along with
specific areas that address the needs of the community. The District
has adopted the PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1. For a period not to exceed three (3) days, a student may be excused from Physical Education with a note from the parent or guardian explaining the physical condition which prohibits participation. 2. Excuses for longer than three (3) days require a statement from a doctor or nurse. 3. Each student must receive a minimum of 200 minutes of physical education every 2 weeks for grades 1-6 and 400 minutes for grades 7-8. HOMEWORK Homework is a necessary part of the school program. Students may expect to have some homework. The amount will vary depending upon the age, subject, and needs of the student. It is the pupil's responsibility to make up all homework and class work missed during an absence from class for any reason. |
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Homework (Cont.) Parents requesting work for a student who is ill are asked to make such a request to the office or the classroom teacher at least one school day in advance of the time they wish to pick up the work. This will allow time for collection of all assignments. SEX EDUCATION OR FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION COURSES The school may not require pupils to attend any class in which human reproductive organs and their function and processes are described, illustrated or discussed. Whenever such classes are offered, the District must (a) notify parents in advance in writing, (b) provide opportunity prior to the class for the parents to inspect all written or audiovisual materials to be used, and (c) provide opportunity for each parent to request in writing that his or her child be excused from the class. This provision does not apply to descriptions or illustrations of human reproductive organs, which may appear in any science, hygiene or health textbook (E.C. 51550). Parental rights for notice, materials inspection and opportunity to request pupil nonparticipation in units of instruction in venereal disease education are essentially the same as for sex education courses as set forth above (E.C. 51820). EXCUSE FROM INSTRUCTION ON RELIGIOUS GROUNDS Whenever any part of the instruction in health, family life education, and sex education conflicts with the religious training and beliefs of the parent or guardian of any pupil, the pupil on written request of the parent or guardian, shall be excused from the part of the training which conflicts with such religious training and beliefs (E.C. 51240). |
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UPPER GRADE GRADING POLICY1. Grades should be computed out to the nearest hundredth. (Example 3.89) 2. All classes that are modified for a student that do not require the student to meet the specific grade level standards are not to be counted in the GPA and should be marked with an asterisk (*) in front of the subject area. 3. A note at the bottom of the report card should explain the asterisk as follows: *Denotes modified subject that does not meet grade level standards. GRADING SCALE
HONOR ROLL CRITERIA1. Total GPA must average 3.0 or higher. 2. Student must not receive an “F” in any subject area. 3. Student must not receive a “U” in citizenship in any subject area. 4. GPA must be computed from at least four subject class areas that meet grade level standards from which two must include math and language arts. |
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STUDENTS WITH HIGH HONORS In grades 4th through 7th grade each class has the High Honors awards. The High Honors awards go to the two students in each grade that have the highest grade point average and meet the following criteria: 1. Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average on the rubric scale. 2. May not receive an “F” for a grade in any subject for a trimester grade. 3. May not receive a detention or suspension. 4. May not receive an unsatisfactory (U) in any class for a trimester grade. 5. Must receive grades in every subject for all 3 trimesters. 6. Must be in attendance for 160 days during the 2004-2005 school year. EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students eligible to graduate on stage and attend the eighth grade trip must meet the following criteria: 1. Complete and pass the District Competency Test at a level set by the District. 2. Earn no more than two F’s during all three trimesters. 3. Be in attendance for no less than 150 days during the year (excused or unexcused). 4. Earn no more than 5 days of “out-of-school” suspension from school during the year. (3 in-school or out of class suspensions are equal to one out of school suspension). |
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PROMOTED WITH HONORS Any 8th
grade student who has continually made Honor Roll each trimester while being
enrolled at VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN AWARDS The San Antonio Board of Trustees has set up a scholarship fund for the 8th grade Valedictorian and Salutatorian. The Valedictorian award goes to the student who has the highest grade point average on the rubric scale. The Salutatorian award goes to the student who has the second highest grade point average. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian must meet the following criteria: 1- Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average on the 4.0 rubric scale. 2- May not receive an “F” for a grade in any subject for a trimester grade. 3- May not receive a detention or suspension. 4- May not receive an unsatisfactory (U) in any class for a trimester grade. 5- Must receive grades in every subject for all 3 trimesters 6- Must be in attendance for 160 days during the 2004-2005 school year. 7- Must pass the District Proficiency Test before the beginning of the 3rd trimester of the 8th grade year.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL PLAN AREA PARENT AND CHILD RIGHTSAND PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDSAs mandated by federal law, the notice of Parental Rights and Procedural Safeguards will be given to parents upon: v initial referral for evaluation of their child for special education service, v each notification of an IEP meeting v re-evaluation of their child, and v registration of a complaint or a request for a due process hearing. Parents may obtain assistance in understanding their rights and procedural safeguards from the Special Education Administrator of their child’s district of attendance. Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and other public agencies have an obligation to seek out children with disabilities between birth and age 21. A child with a disability is one who has been identified by an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team as having one of thirteen disabling conditions which are defined in federal regulation, and who because of the disability needs special education and related services to benefit from education and who meets state eligibility criteria. A child with a disability has a right to participate in a free, appropriate public education (FAPE). Children with disabilities are offered programs that provide for maximum interaction with children who are not disabled in a manner that is appropriate to the needs of both. When a child no longer requires special education services to benefit from education, an assessment and IEP team meeting will be conducted prior to discontinuing special education services. |
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NOTICE OF RIGHTSSECTION 504, 1973 REHABILITATION ACTSection 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act is a non-discrimination statute barring discrimination on the basis of one’s disability. It is the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by the Act. The Act requires the district to locate, evaluate, and determine the student is a qualified individual requiring accommodation necessary to provide access to educational programs. Parents are entitled to have the opportunity to review relevant educational records under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Parents or guardians disagreeing with the decisions reached by school 504-committee personnel for accommodations necessary for access to educational programming and/or facilities may appeal to the principal. If the parent or guardian disagrees with the principal’s decision, the parent or guardian may appeal to the Section 504 coordinator. Should the parent or guardian disagree with the Section 504 coordinator’s decision, the parent or guardian may request a hearing before an impartial hearing officer. The designated San Antonio Union School District Section 504 Coordinator is the Director of Student Services. The
Office for Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education enforces
the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The
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PARENTS’ RIGHTS(Chapter 864, Statutes of 1998, Education Code Sections 51100-51102) In a democracy parents and guardians are encouraged and welcomed to become involved in the formal education of their children enrolled in public schools. This early and consistent parental involvement helps children to do well academically. When this involvement is combined with partnership between home and school, the student, the school, and the community benefit. Parents and guardians of enrolled students have the right to be included in the educational process and to have access to the system on behalf of their children. These rights are outlined in Chapter 864, Statutes of 1998:
Education Code Section 51101(c) notes: “This section may not be construed so as to authorize a school to inform a parent or guardian,...or to permit participation by a parent or guardian in the education of a child, if it conflicts with a valid restraining order, protective order, or order for custody or visitation issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.” (Chapter 864, Statutes of 1998) Classroom ObservingParents have the right to visit their child’s classroom to observe activities. The time and date of the visitation must be arranged in advance with the school. |
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Parents Right’s (Cont.)Teacher ConferencingParents have the right to request a conference with their child’s teacher(s) or the principal. Parents should contact the school to schedule a date and time convenient to all participants. VolunteeringParents have the right to volunteer their time and resources for the improvement of school facilities and programs. Parents should contact the school to determine the terms and conditions of this service. Student AttendanceParents have the right to be notified in a timely manner if their child is absent from school without permission. Student TestingParents have the right to be notified of their child’s performance on standardized and statewide tests and the school’s ranking on these tests. (Under other state law, parents may request that their child not participate in the statewide tests.) School Selection. Parents have the right to request that their child be enrolled in any school in the district. The district is not compelled to grant the request.
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Parents’ Rights (Cont.) Student Academic Progress Parents have the right to be informed of their child’s academic progress in school of the persons to contact if they wish more information or assistance with their child. Student RecordsParents have the right to access their child’s records and to question anything they feel is inaccurate or misleading or an invasion of privacy. Parents have the right to a timely response from the school district about their questions. StandardsParents have the right to receive information regarding the academic standards their child is expected to meet. School RulesParents have the right to receive written notification of school rules, attendance policies, dress codes, and procedures for school visitations. Psychological TestingParents have the right to receive information on all psychological testing recommended for their child. Councils and CommitteesParents have the right to participate as a member of a parent advisory committee, school-site council, or site-based management leadership team in accordance with established rules and regulations for membership. Parents also have the right to attend at least two meetings per year scheduled by the school to get information on school issues and activities. |
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Parents’ Rights (Cont.) Policy DevelopmentParents and guardians have the right and should be given the opportunity to work in a mutually supportive and respectful partnership with the school to help their child succeed. The governing board of each school district shall adopt a jointly created policy that outlines how parents and guardians, school staff, and students may share the responsibility for the intellectual, physical, emotional, social development, and well-being of their students. This policy shall include, but is not limited to: 1. How parent/guardians and the school will help students to achieve academic and other standards. 2. How the school will provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive learning environment to all students enrolled. 3. What parents and guardians can do to support their child’s learning environment, including but not limited to: v Monitoring school attendance v Monitoring homework completion v Encouraging participation in extracurricular activities v Monitoring and regulating television viewing v Planning and participating in activities at home supportive of classroom activities v Volunteering at school v Participating in decision-making processes at school
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Uniform Complaint Procedures The The District follows Uniform Complaint Procedures established in Board Policy # BP 1312.3(a)(b)(c) and Administrative Regulation # AR 1312.3(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f). Complaints should be directed to the District Superintendent, (831) 385-3051. If dissatisfied with the District’s resolution of a complaint, the complainant has the right to appeal to the California Department of Education within 15 days after the District’s report is issued. Resources and InformationTo obtain information on parents’ rights or family involvement issues, contact the Educational Partnerships Office, California Department of Education, 721 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814 or call (916) 657-5342. Another source of information is the Office for Civil Rights, Region IX, U.S. Department of Education, Old Federal Building, 50 United Nations Plaza, Room 239, 09-8010, |
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The Governing Board recognizes that extracurricular activities enrich the educational and social development and experiences of students. The district shall encourage and support student participation in extracurricular activities without compromising the integrity and purpose of the education program. Extracurricular activities are those programs that have all of the following characteristics. 1. The program is supervised or financed by the school district. 2. Student participating in or attending the program represents the school district. 3. Students exercise some degree of freedom in either the selection, planning or control of the program. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to encourage and promote academic excellence, all students participating in extracurricular activities shall demonstrate satisfactory minimum progress in meeting the requirements of graduation by undertaking the prescribed course of study and meeting the standards of proficiency established by the district. A program that has as its primary goal the improvement of academic or educational achievements of students is not subject to these eligibility requirements. [Education Code 35160.5 (b)(5)] |
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Academic Eligibility Requirements (Cont.) The Superintendent/Principal or designee shall determine in advance when extracurricular activities or programs are primarily for the student’s academic or educational achievement and therefore not subject to the eligibility requirements of this policy. In order to be eligible for participating in or attending extracurricular activities, a student in grades 4 through 8 shall demonstrate the following eligibility requirements: 1. Academically all students become eligible for extracurricular activities at the beginning of the school year. To remain eligible each student must demonstrate to their teacher(s) that they are performing satisfactorily in all academic classes. 2. If a teacher determines that a student(s) is /are not performing satisfactorily in any academic class, the teacher can make a recommendation to the principal designating the student(s) ineligible to participate. The principal will determine the length of time and the conditions of the ineligibility. 3. If a coach determines that a student(s) is/are not performing satisfactorily as a team member, the coach can make a recommendation to the principal designating the student(s) ineligible to participate. The principal will determine the length of time and the conditions of ineligibility. CITIZENSHIP ELIGIBILITY 1. A student who is suspended from school for any of the violations in Education Code 48900 (Grounds for Suspension and/or Expulsion) will immediately become ineligible for extracurricular activities. The principal will determine the length of time and the conditions of ineligibility |
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Citizenship Eligibility (Cont.) 2. A student who is suspended from class(es) for any of the violations in Education Code 48900 will immediately be referred to the principal for eligibility determination for extracurricular activities. The principal will determine the length of time and the conditions of ineligibility. 3. A student who earns a “U” on their mid-trimester Progress Report will become ineligible for extracurricular activities and a student who earns a “U” on a trimester report card will be ineligible for extracurricular activities for the following trimester. The principal will determine the length of time and the conditions of the ineligibility. ATTENDANCE ELIGIBILITY Students that are considered eligible to participate in extracurricular activities, on or off campus, must demonstrate regular, consistent attendance and must have all absences excused through the front office. 1. Students who are continually tardy to school or consistently miss portions of the school day (more than 3 times during a trimester) will be considered ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities. 2. If a student is absent at any time within the day they wish to attend or participate in an extracurricular school-sponsored activity they will be considered ineligible. However, a student may petition the principal for an exception if there are special circumstances for the tardy or absences. |
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3. A student is ineligible to attend an extracurricular school-sponsored activity if the student is absent on the day of the activity. A student that is absent due to illness is considered ineligible to attend any school activities, on or off campus for that day. 4. When a student has earned a suspension from class by a teacher, an on-campus suspension or an off campus suspension, that student cannot participate in or attend any school activities, on or off campus. Further, a student who is suspended may not participate or attend any extracurricular school-sponsored activities for five (5) school days after returning from the last suspended day. FWhen students stay after school for an extracurricular activity their siblings can only stay if they have immediate adult supervision.
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Absences Academic Eligibility Requirements Allergies & Medications Attendance Eligibility Breakfast/Lunch Program Bus Changes Bus Misbehavior, Sequence Of Consequences Bus Riding Policy Bus Rules Bus Service Citizenship Eligibility Closed Campus Communicable Diseased Curriculum Dress Code Eighth Grade Graduation Requirements Extracurricular Activities Excuse from Instruction on Religious Grounds Grading Scale Green & Gold Assemblies Grounds for Suspension & Expulsion Health Services Homework Honor Roll Criteria Lost & Found Non-Suspendable Inappropriate Behavior Parents’ Rights Phone Usage Physical Education Playground Safety Promoted with Honors Pupil Reporting Program Release of Information Religious Release Time School Map |
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School Rules School Supplies School Visitation Section 504, Notice of Rights Sex Education or Family Life Education Special Education Parent & Child Rights Staff List Student Insurance Student Responsibilities Suspendable Situation Teacher Suspension of Student Testing Program Truancy Upper Grade Grading Policy Valedictorain/Salutatorian Awards Volunteers |
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