Parent/Student Handbook
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Parent/Student Handbook
Elementary School 2015-16 School Year Parent/Student Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF EDUCATION ........................................................................................................... 4 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................... 4 MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................................................. 5 CORE VALUES .......................................................................................................................... 5 PRINCIPAL'S LETTER ............................................................................................................... 6 EGUSD CODE OF CONDUCT - K-12 ......................................................................................... 7 A. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 8 SIERRA ENTERPRISE STAFF ....................................................................................... 8 ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................................. 8 CLASSROOM TEACHERS ................................................................................. 8 CERTIFICATED SUPPORT STAFF..................................................................... 8 CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF.......................................................................... 8 SCHOOL CALENDAR ..................................................................................................... 9 SCHOOL SCHEDULE-PE-RECESS-LUNCH-MINIMUM DAY ....................................... 12 PARENT INVOLVEMENT GUIDELINES ....................................................................... 14 PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)................................................................... 14 TITLE I PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY............................................................... 15 DISCRETIONARY SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS…… ........... 19 TITLE I................................................................................ .............................................. 20 SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL ............................................................................................... 20 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND POLICY ............................................................ ................... 20 DISTRICT POLICIES .................................................................................................... 20 B. SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ......................................................................... 20 ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE ................................................................................... 21 ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL........................................................................................... 21 ATTENDANCE .............................................................................................................. 22 CLASSROOM VISITATIONS ........................................................................................ 22 CHECKOUT OF STUDENTS DURING CLASS HOURS ............................................... 22 CONFERENCES ........................................................................................................... 23 FIELD TRIPS................................................................................................................. 23 HEALTH AND MEDICATION ........................................................................................ 23 LOST AND FOUND ....................................................................................................... 23 WELLNESS POLICY...………………………………………………………………………...23 FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES/LUNCH PROGRAM ............................................ 24 OPEN HOUSE .............................................................................................................. 24 REPORT CARDS .......................................................................................................... 24 PROMOTION / RETENTION........................................................................................... 25 PARKING LOT PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 26 TELEPHONE USAGE ................................................................................................... 26 TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................................... 26 2 C. STUDENT BEHAVIOR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .................................................... 27 BEHAVIORAL DISCIPLINE POLICY ............................................................................. 27 POSITIVE RECOGNITION AND REWARD SYSTEMS ................................................. 27 DISTRICT HONOR ROLL POLICY.......................……………….……….…… ……… 27 SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT ..................................................................................... 28 DRESS CODE............................................................................................................... 30 BUS RULES .................................................................................................................. 32 BUS DISCIPLINE PROCESS ............................................................................... 33 EGUSD SCHOOL HANDBOOK INSERTS FOR 2012-2013 .......................................... 34 SUSPENSION/EXPULSION/REFERENCE CHART………………………………....... 34 DISCIPLINE POLICY CONTRACT….………………………………………………… ........ 57 STUDENT PROGRAMS ACCELRATED/G.A.T.E. (GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION) ............................. 58 ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS……………………… ........................................................ 58 HONOR ROLL............................................................................................................... 58 LSH (LANGUAGE, SPEECH, HEARING) ..................................................................... 58 LEARNING CENTER .................................................................................................... 58 SIP (SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) ............................................................... 59 STUDENT STUDY TEAM.............................................................................................. 59 D. SCHOOL CURRICULUM .................................................................................................... 59 READING/LANGUAGE ARTS ....................................................................................... 59 MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................................ 60 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................... 60 SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................... 60 SOCIAL STUDIES ......................................................................................................... 60 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS .............................................................................. 60 COMPUTERS AND LIBRARY ....................................................................................... 60 HOMEWORK POLICY .................................................................................................. 61 PARENTS RIGHT TO KNOW ....................................................................................... 62 SCHOOL WEBSITE ...................................................................................................... 63 3 BOARD OF EDUCATION Beth Albiani Nancy Chaires Espinoza Carmine S. Forcina Chet Madison, Sr. Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire Anthony “Tony” Perez Bobbie Singh-Allen DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Superintendent Christopher Hoffman Associate Superintendent of PreK-6 Elementary Education Donna Cherry Directors of Elementary Education Bob Roe Fawzia Keval, Ed. D. 4 MISSION STATEMENT Elk Grove Unified School District will provide a learning community that challenges ALL students to realize their greatest potential. ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CORE VALUES 1. Outcomes for Students Achievement of Core Academic Skills Confident, Effective Thinkers and Problem Solvers Ethical Participants in Society 2. Commitments about How We Operate as an Organization Support Continuous Improvement of Instruction Build Strong Relationships Find Solutions 3. High Expectations for Learning for ALL Students and Staff Instructional Excellence Safe, Peaceful, and Healthy Enriched Learning Atmosphere Collaboration with Diverse Communities and Families 5 August 13, 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians, On behalf of the staff of Sierra Enterprise Elementary School, I am pleased to welcome you to a new school year. Our handbook should serve as a useful reference for you during the school year. Please take time to review all the rules and policies with your child. It is important that you familiarize yourself with our policies, procedures, programs, and code of conduct. Many policies and procedures have changed and it is critical that you are aware of these changes. This will help to ensure a positive school experience for all our children. If you have any questions concerning our handbook, please feel free to contact me so that I can be of assistance. Sincerely, Patricia Hecht Principal 6 EGUSD CODE OF CONDUCT - K-12 Student Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Respect the authority of teachers, principals, and all staff members. Comply with school and district standards of conduct. Attend school on a daily basis and get to class on time. Come to class prepared to work. Bring necessary books and materials. Pay attention in class. Follow school and classroom rules. Complete class work and homework on time. Keep track of progress. Parent Responsibilities 1. Accept the rights of the school and Board of Education to maintain standards of behavior for all students. 2. Review district discipline guidelines and school rules with students to make sure they understand school expectations. 3. Make sure students attend school daily and arrive on time. 4. Provide necessary study materials. 5. Provide a suitable situation for study at home. School Responsibilities Teachers will: 1. Establish an atmosphere in which productive learning can take place. 2. Involve students in activities that increase self-esteem. 3. Teach the District’s standards of behavior. 4. Enforce District policy and school rules fairly and consistently. 5. Involve students in an ongoing self-evaluating process. 6. Communicate regularly with students and parents regarding academic progress and behavior. Administrators will: 1. Provide support for teachers as they carry out their discipline responsibilities. 2. Establish and enforce school rules to insure a safe educational environment. 3. Communicate school rules and consequences to students, parents, and staff. 4. Communicate unverified student absences to parents. (A Guide to School Discipline, K-12, EGUSD) 7 Sierra Enterprise Staffing 2015-16 School Year Grade Teacher Program Room Number Kindergarten A.M. Kindergarten P.M. Gould Steele General Education General Education K1 K1 First Grade First Grade First Grade Berrios Garza Roberts General Education General Education General Education Room 10 Room 13 Room 2 Second Grade Second Grade Charleboix Draper General Education General Education Room 6 Room 9 Third Grade Third Grade Molina Svensek General Education General Education Room 7 Room 5 Fourth Grade Fourth Grade Smith Bravo General Education General Education Room 3 Room 18 Fifth Grade Fifth Grade Gonzales Bishop General Education General Education Room 1 Room 4 Sixth Grade Sixth Grade Holden Leiva/Farrell General Education General Education Room 19 Room 17 SDC Primary SDC Intermediate ED Level 2 Vlach Martinez Clevenger Special Education Special Education Special Education Room 15 Room 16 Room 24/25 Pre-K Autism Pre-K Autism Pre-K Autism Pre-K Autism Pre-K Autism Pre-K Autism Pre-K Autism Davey Dube Affonso Sills Huss Jewett Open Special Education Special Education Special Education Special Education Special Education Special Education Special Education Room 11 Room 12 Old Kinder Room 27 Room 28 Room 29 Room 30 Computer Lab Resource Teacher Academic Intervention Teacher Frey Ubaldi Theophilus General Education Special Education General Education Computer Lab Learning Center Room 14 8 2015-2016 Parents/Families Calendar of Events Jump Start: Kindergarten-2nd Grade TBA First Day of School August 13, 2015 Back to School Night August 13, 2015 5:00-7:00pm Holidays September 7, 2015 Labor Day November 11, 2015 Veteran’s Day November 23, 2015 to November 27, 2015 Thanksgiving Break December 21, 2015 to January 4, 2016 Winter Break January 18, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day February 8, 2016 Lincoln’s Birthday February 15, 2016 Washington’s Birthday March 21, 2016 to March 25, 2016 Spring Break State, Local, and District Assessments CELDT Testing August 13-October 30, 2015 District ELA Formative Assessment October 1, 2015-January 29, 2015 SBAC Testing April 11-May 26, 2015 9 Kindergarten Bench Mark Assessments September 28-October 23, 2015 January 8- February 5, 2016 April 18-May 13, 2016 1st Grade Bench Mark Assessments October 5-October 23, 2015 January 15-February 5, 2016 April 25-May 13, 2016 2nd-6th Grade Bench Mark Assessments October 12-October 23, 2015 January 25-February 5, 2016 May 2-13, 2015 5th Grade P.E. Assessment February 1- May 26, 2015 Parent Meetings ELAC/School Site Council Meetings September 23, 2015 October 7, 2015 December 16, 2015 January 20, 2016 February 24, 2016 GATE Meetings September 16, 2015 January 13, 2016 10 Report Cards Report Card Prep Day (MINIMUM DAYS) November 3, 2015 February 19, 2016 May 17, 2016 Parent Conferences November 13, 2015 to November 20, 2015 March 1, 2016 to March 4, 2016 Minimum Days November 13, 2015 to November 20, 2015 December 18, 2015 March 1, 2016 to March 4, 2016 May 26, 2016 Awards Assembly’s November 18, 2015 March 2, 2016 May 24, 2016 Promotion Schedule May 25, 2016 6th Grade Promotion May 26, 2016 Kindergarten Promotion Student Events October 30, 2015 Harvest Festival November 13, 2015 Turkey Trot April 7, 2016 Open House April 15, 2016 Jog-A-Thon TBA Talent Show Spirit Day- Students may wear their school shirts, sweatshirts, beanies or school colors Every Friday is Spirit Day !!! 11 SIERRA ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2015 – 2016 BELL SCHEDULES TIME GRADE LEVELS 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM 10:50 AM – 2:20 PM 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM *** 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM *** 8:00 AM – 11:25 AM 9:20 AM – 2:20 PM AM Kindergarten PM Kindergarten 1st – 6th Grades (M, T, TH, F) 1st – 6th Grades (WED ONLY) Pre School - General Education Pre School - Autism RECESS SCHEDULE TIME 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM 10:20 AM – 10:35 AM 10:40 AM – 10:55 AM GRADE LEVELS st nd 1 & 2 Grades 3rd & 5th Grades and SDC Primary 4th & 6th Grades and SDC Intermediate LUNCH SCHEDULE TIME 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:50 AM - 11:10 PM 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM 12:05 PM - 12:25 PM 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM 12:50 PM - 1:10 PM INSIDE/LUNCH AM Kindergarten PM Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade/SDC-P Third Grade Fifth Grade /ED Fourth Grade/SDC-I Sixth Grade/SDC-I OUTSIDE/RECESS Second Grade/SDC-P First Grade Fifth Grade/ED Third Grade Sixth Grade/SDC-I Fourth Grade MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE 8:00 AM –12:30 PM Instruction Recess Instruction Lunch Instruction Grades 8:00 - 10:00 AM 8:00 - 10:20 AM 8:00 - 10:40 AM 10:00 - 10:10 AM 10:20 - 10:30 AM 10:40 - 10:50 AM 10:10 -10:50 AM 10:30 - 11:20 AM 10:50 - 11:50 AM 10:50 - 11:20 AM 11:20 - 11:50 AM 11:50 - 12:20 PM 11:20 - 12:30 PM 11:50 - 12:30 PM 12:20 - 12:30 PM 1st & 2nd Grades 3rd & 5th Grades and SDC-P/ED 4th & 6th Grades and SDC-I 12 Sierra Enterprise Elementary School Physical Education Schedule 2015-16 School Year Time 8:00-8:40 8:40-9:20 9:20-10:00 10:00-10:40 10:55-11:35 12:25-1:05 Monday Bravo/Vlach Smith Leiva/Farrell Haynes Gonzalez/ Clevenger Bishop Tuesday Wednesday Bravo Smith Leiva/Farrell Haynes Gonzalez/ Clevenger Bishop Thursday Friday 2015-16 School Year Time 8:00-8:15 8:00-8:20 8:00-8:20 9:30-9:45 9:45-10:00 10:0010:20 12:45-1:15 1:10-1:40 1:15-1:40 1:40-2:20 2:00-2:15 Monday Wednesday 3rd Grade Tuesday Smith rd 3 Grade Thursday Berrios Berrios Berrios Berrios Roberts Bishop Roberts Roberts Gonzales 3rd Grade Friday Smith Haynes/ 3rd Grade Berrios Leiva/Farrell Roberts Bravo Roberts Martinez Garza Martinez Garza rd 3 Grade Roberts Martinez Martinez Garza rd 3 Grade Roberts Garza Primary Grade Dancing Each classroom receives 100 minutes of physical education each week. Physical Education instruction may include skill specific instruction, games, drill, cardio workouts, running/jogging, dancing, body movement and cooperative games. Updated 9/16/15 13 PARENT INVOLVEMENT GUIDELINES The Elk Grove Unified School District recognizes that parents are the most important educators in their children’s lives. The Board of Education recognizes the necessity and value of parent involvement to support student success and academic achievement. Studies have proven that children whose parents are involved in their education perform better in school than children whose parents are not. That is why we encourage parents to be active with their children at all grade levels – even high school when parent participation drops off dramatically. We encourage parents to work with their PTA, volunteer in the classroom, and remain active with their children’s learning at home. PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) Parents are an important part of our Sierra Enterprise family. Every parent is encouraged to join the PTA at the opening of school. The PTA presents many programs to enrich the education of our children and also helps the teaching staff. New programs for PTA will be announced at our first PTA meeting. Become a Volunter Parents and guardians can become school volunteers. You can work in your child’s classroom, on the yard or library. There are many opportunities to volunteer at Sierra Enterprise. The procedure for becoming a volunteer is as follow: 1) Talk to school staff about which activity you would like to work as a volunteer. 2) Create a plan that would include dates, times and responsibilities 3) Some volunteering activities will require you to be fingerprinted. The school site will assist you in how and where to go for fingerprinting. Most volunteer that work in the classroom and are under the direct supervision of a teacher will not need to be fingerprinted. 4) Start your volunteering Classroom Visitiations 1) Arrange a time and date to visit your child’s classroom 2) Complete a request form 3) Arrive on time and sit in the back quietly 4) Feel free to leave questions or a request for conference at the end of your visit 14 Title I Parental Involvement Policy GENERAL EXPECTATIONS Title I schools agree to implement the following statutory requirements: The school and parents will jointly develop a School Parental Involvement Policy for distribution to parents of participating children. The school will distribute the School Parental Involvement Policy in an understandable and uniform format, and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand. The school will make the School Parental Involvement Policy available to the local community. The school will periodically update the School Parental Involvement Policy to meet the changing needs of parents and the school. The school will adopt the school-parent compact as a component of its School Parental Involvement Policy. In carrying out the Title I, Part A parental involvement requirements, to the extent practicable, the schools will provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children. The school agrees to be governed by the following statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs activities, and procedures in accordance with this definition: Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring— (B) that parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; (C) that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; (D) that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child (E) the carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA. TITLE I SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS 1. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development and agreement of its School Parental Involvement Policy and its school-wide plan in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner as specified in section 1118(b) of the ESEA. Create our vision of a family-friendly school. Talk to parents to determine if the parent involvement policy in place is effective. 15 Work with a group of parents to decide how it could be a stronger tool for improving the quality of the Title 1 program: - Meet with School Site Council (SSC) and invite their participation. - Meet with PTA Board and invite their participation. - Meet with site English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Parent Advisory and invite their participation. - Meet with GATE/Accelerated Parent Advisory and invite their participation. - Invite parents to activities with the Principal to seek their input. Conduct an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of parent involvement. Use the results of the annual assessment in designing strategies for school improvement and revising the parent involvement policy as needed. 2. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will take the following actions to distribute to parents and the local community, the School Parental Involvement Policy. Principal, with the support of the PTA will host a “Welcome” night where families are invited to the school. Principal will give an opening address, share basic expectations of the year, and invite parents to ask questions. PTA to sponsor the event. This event will be held the first or second week of school. Send policy home with students the first day of school. Address at Back to School Night. Address components of the policy through the school newsletter on a monthly basis. Include in our Parent Student Handbook. Translate and Distribute to EL Parents at first English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Parent Advisory. Take Your Parents to school day 3. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will update periodically its School Parental Involvement Policy to meet the changing needs of parents and the school. Review once a year through: SSC, PTA, ELAC, Flyer to parents (if possible, translated in languages of student population). 4. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will convene an annual meeting to inform parents of the following: That their child’s school participates in Title I. About the requirements of Title I. Of their rights to be involved. The meeting will be held and parents will be encouraged to attend by 08/25/12. At our Back to School Night, families will receive information related to Title 1 schools. Parents will be invited to attend through our school Newsletter, invitations written by our students, and a flyer extending our hope that each and every parent will attend. 5. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will hold a flexible number of meetings at varying times, and may provide child care, and/or home visits, paid for with Title I funding as long as these services relate to parental involvement. Bilingual Associates will call families and stress the importance of attending. Students will write invitations. Administrator will call families to invite their participation. 6. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will provide timely information about Title I programs to parents. Send information home the first day of school. Back to School Night. Parent Nights. ELAC Meetings. GATE and Accelerated Parent Meetings. 16 Donuts with the Principal Site Website. School Site Council 7. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will provide to parents a description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet. Back to School Night. Parent Nights – Taking the Classroom to the Community. Parent Teacher Conferences. Newsletter. Site Website. Take Your Parents to School Day 8. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will provide parents, if requested, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and respond to any such suggestions as soon as practicably possible. We will accomplish this through the following: School Site Council (SSC) English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC Parent Advisory) GATE/Accelerated Parent Advisory Parent Teacher Conferences Student Study Team Meetings IEP Meetings Behavior Support Plan Meetings 9. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will submit to the district any parent comments if the school wide plan under section (1114)(b)(2) is not satisfactory. The Elk Grove Unified School District is very proud of the performance of students in our schools, and we commend you, the parents, for your excellent support of academic achievement. A new Federal law, “No Child Left Behind,” requires that parents, upon request, should be informed about the qualifications of their children’s teachers. As a parent, you have the right to request the following information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher: The college degree major of your child’s teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held; 2. Whether the State of California has licensed or qualified your child’s teacher for the grade level and subjects taught; 3. Whether your child’s teacher is teaching with an emergency credential; 4. Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications. 1. Information about the teacher’s qualifications can be obtained by requesting it (in writing) from the school office. 17 SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HIGH STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 1. Sierra Enterprise Elementary School will build the school’s and parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement. In order to ensure effective involvement of parents, in partnership with the schools and the community, to improve student academic achievement, the following activities shall be implemented: Provide workshops for our families Ensure, to the extent possible, information sent home is in the primary language of the family. Provide families with resources where families can learn about child development. Provide the families of our English Learners with information through our ELAC Parent Advisory. GATE/Accelerated Parent Advisory Back to School Night Bring Your Parent to School Day 2. The school will, with the assistance of the district, provide parents information on the following topics: State’s academic content standards. State’s student academic achievement standards. State and local academic assessments including alternate assessments The requirement of Part A. How to monitor their child’s progress. How to work with educators. Information will be provided through: Parent Nights – c School Newsletter. Back to School Night Title 1 Meeting. School Site Council. School Accountability Report Card. Parent Teacher Conferences. 3. The school will provide materials and training to help parents work with their children in improving their academic achievement, and encourage parental involvement. 4. GATE/Accelerated Parent Advisory we will: Provide families with copies of power ELA and Math standards. Assist families in understanding State and District Standards. When possible, provide information in the primary language of our families in writing and/or phone calls home. Assist families in understanding Average Yearly Progress (AYP) and Academic Performance Index (API). Assist families in understanding the California Standards Test (CST) Reports they receive and how we use the information. Assist families in understanding what CELDT assesses and how the information is used. 18 5. The school will educate its teachers and other staff, in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, and in how to implement and coordinate parent programs and build ties between parents and schools. Staff Meetings PTA General Meetings Parent Night-Taking the Classroom to the Community. 6. The school will, to the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs and activities with district preschool and other state and federally funded programs. Extended Day. ELAC Parent Advisory. GATE/Accelerated Parent Advisory. DISCRETIONARY SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS Sierra Enterprise Elementary School shall implement the following additional activities: provide necessary literacy training for parents from Title I, Part A funds, if the school district has exhausted all other reasonably available sources of funding for that training pay reasonable and necessary expenses associated with parental involvement activities, and child care costs, to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings and training sessions train parents to enhance the involvement of other parents adopt and implement model approaches to improving parental involvement provide other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under section 1118 as parents may request ADOPTION This School Parental Involvement Policy has been developed jointly with, and agreed on with, parents of children participating in Title I, Part A programs. This policy was adopted by the Sierra Enterprise Elementary School on 7/01/12 and will be in effect for the period of one school year. The school will distribute this policy to all parents of participating Title I, Part A children by the beginning of each school year in the parent handbook. _________________________________ (Signature of Administrator) _______________________________ ______________________________ (Signature of Parent Representative) ___________________________ (Date) 19 (Date) TITLE I Our Title I program is school-wide federally funded program designed to improve the academic performance of all of our students. In addition, an Academic Intervention teachers will provide academic support to students and monitor students’ academic progress. SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL The School Site Council (SSC) is composed of an equal number of parents and staff members. The School Site Council is responsible for the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the School Improvement/Achieving Bold Goals Plan. The agendas for the School Site Council meetings are posted in the office three days prior to our meetings. You are welcome to attend all meetings. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND The Elk Grove Unified School District is very proud of the performance of students in our school, and we commend you, the parents, for your excellent support of academic achievement. A new Federal law, “No Child Left Behind,” requires that parents, upon request, should be informed about the qualifications of their children’s teachers. As a parent, you have the right to request the following information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher: 1. The college degree major of your child’s teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held; 2. Whether the State of California has licensed or qualified your child’s teacher for the grade level and subjects taught; 3. Whether your child’s teacher is teaching with an emergency credential; 4. Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications. Information about the teacher’s qualifications can be obtained by requesting it (in writing) from the school office. DISTRICT POLICIES Uniform Complaint Procedure Purpose It is the goal of the Elk Grove USD to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The District shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level. The District shall follow the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) when addressing complaints alleging: Unlawful discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or physical and/or mental disability in any program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance; or Failure to comply with state or federal law when addressing complaints regarding adult basic education, consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, vocational education, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs and special education programs. 20 More detailed information regarding the Uniform Complaint Procedure is contained in the Elk Grove Unified School District Parent and Student Handbook. If you have questions regarding the procedure, you can contact the Legal Compliance Specialist in Human Resources at (916) 686-7795. Sex Discrimination/Harassment Sex discrimination: The District does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s sex, gender, or sexual orientation and has a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with Title IX of the Federal Regulation. Sexual harassment: The District prohibits sexual harassment of or by any student or by anyone in or from the District. A copy of the District’s policy on Sexual Harassment will be included in the notifications that are sent to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year. (Ed. Code 48980) FINGERPRINT POLICY FOR VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are an important part of our school’s operation. We could not be as successful as we are without the help we receive from parents, family members, and the community. It is important that we continue to provide a safe environment for all students. To help with this, we require that all volunteers who work unsupervised with students must be fingerprinted for a criminal background check by the Department of Justice. There is no cost to volunteers to be fingerprinted. Most volunteers do not need to be fingerprinted since they help out under the direct supervision of a district employee. Those who volunteer in a classroom, for example, do not need to be fingerprinted. Volunteers who do need to be fingerprinted include drivers on field trips, chaperones who will be alone with children, volunteer coaches, and mentors at businesses. For more information, please call 686-7797, ext. 7238 during the hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. B. SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE We try to do everything possible to ensure a safe environment at school. However, accidents do happen. If an accident does occur we will make every effort to contact the parent or guardian. If we cannot contact you, and there is a doubt about the seriousness of the injury, we will contact your child's physician or call for emergency services. Be sure the phone numbers in the office are up to date. If you change phones at home or work, please notify us. The Board of Education has authorized the principal of each school to send out information on a school accident insurance policy. It is a well known fact that accidents do occur at school and since the school district, by law, cannot pay for medical and hospital expenses incurred as a result of such accidents, we recommend this insurance policy. The policies will be sent home with each student during the first week of school. If you have any questions please call the school. ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL In order for a teacher to carry out his or her plans, it is necessary for each student to arrive at school "on time". Students who ride with their parent are to arrive at school no earlier than 15 minutes before starting time for their class. If you drive your student to school, please drop them off and pick them up in front of the school. Students arriving late should bring a note to the office explaining their tardiness. All students will be dismissed to go home directly after school. If your child is to stay after school, the classroom teacher will contact you. Students are not allowed to ride a bicycle or walk to/from school because streets are narrow and there is no pedestrian/bike lane. 21 ATTENDANCE Teachers at Sierra Enterprise plan carefully each day for your child. New ideas are introduced as well as previously introduced ideas are reviewed. It is important to have your child attend each day that he or she is physically able so they can gain as much as possible. If your child is absent, we require that you send a note with him or her when they return to school. The note should include the dates of absence and the reasons for the absence. State law permits the excuse of an absence for the following reasons: a. Illness b. Quarantine, as directed by the Health Department c. Medical, dental or eye services rendered d. Attendance at funeral of immediate family member to extent of only one day in California, and no more than three days outside of California. Absences of more than 3 (four or more) days without a valid excuse constitutes a truancy and is reported to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) by the principal. Tardiness can also interfere with success in school. The times for the opening of school are printed elsewhere in this booklet. Students are expected to be at school before the tardy bell rings--5 minutes before the actual starting time. Attendance Incentives We recognize perfect attendance for children who have had no absences and have no more than two (2) tardies per trimester. The tardies are not to exceed more than twenty (20) minutes late. CLASSROOM VISITATIONS We welcome and encourage parents/guardian to visit and participate in their child’s classroom. Parents may arrange to visit the classroom anytime they wish except during a period of testing. Arrangements need only be made in advance through the school office before entering school grounds or before going to the classroom. We ask that you notify the teacher at least 24 hours in advance of your intent to provide a treat for a birthday celebration. The treat can be delivered before lunch and will be distributed to students after they have eaten their lunch. All visitations (including volunteers) will be provided a Visitor Pass to be worn at all times on school grounds. Teachers have been asked not to admit anyone who has not checked into the office and without a pass. Please make sure you comply with this policy as this is required for the protection of all students. CHECKOUT OF STUDENTS DURING CLASS HOURS In the best interest of your child, your cooperation with the following procedures will be appreciated: a. Students leaving school during the day, for any reason, should bring a signed note from their parent or guardian. A student may also be excused from class when a parent makes a request in person. Please refrain from making phone requests to release your child from school, since it is impossible to establish identity. b. Any adult calling for a child must first come to the school office. The person taking the child is to give his/her name, the relationship to the child, the reason for taking the child from school and sign the child out. Identification may be required. c. If an adult other than the parent or guardian calls for the child, a signed note stating permission to release the child to the care of that person is required. A confirmation call will be made to the parent. Students can only be released to adults listed on the student's emergency card. This is for the protection and safety of your child. d. In case of an emergency, please call the school office. 22 CONFERENCES Teacher-parent conferences are welcomed and scheduled at times during the year. If you wish to have additional conferences, please call the teacher for an appointment FIELD TRIPS Field trips are planned to coordinate with the regular instructional program. Permission forms are essential for any student to participate. These must be returned by a deadline; otherwise students will not be permitted to go and will have to remain at school in an assigned classroom. Specific academic and behavior standards have been established at each grade level for participation in field trips. Students of challenging behaviors will be required to be supervised by a guardian or parent. Only students enrolled at Sierra Enterprise may attend school field trips. HEALTH AND MEDICATION The health of your child is important to all of us. Students who have definite signs of colds or other illnesses should not be sent to school. The parent of a student with a communicable disease should notify the school by telephone as soon as the illness is diagnosed. The school telephone number is 381-2767. Medication will be given at school only under the following conditions: a. Requests for students to be given medication must be submitted on the Medical Permit and signed by the parent and physician. These forms are available in the office and must be completed annually. b. Medication must be in the original container, properly labeled with the prescription number, patient's name, doctor’s name and dosage clearly marked. c. Medications will be stored in the school office. The fact that this is a service or accommodation which the school is not legally required to perform is recognized by all parties and they agree to hold the school and its personnel harmless from any and all liability which might arise out of these arrangements. For the safety of your child and other children, we ask your cooperation in following our policy in regard to medications during school hours. If your child is not to participate in physical education for medical reasons, a note from the doctor is required. LOST AND FOUND Most children keep good track of their clothing, however, each year we end up with coats, lunch boxes, etc. that are unclaimed. To help avoid this you can mark your child's possessions with the student's name. Likely items are rain coats, boots, jackets, sweaters, lunch boxes, etc. At the end of the year we donate unclaimed items to charity. If your child's name is on the lost item, we will contact you. WELLNESS POLICY EGUSD recognizes the strong link between student health and learning and maintains a districtwide Wellness Policy promoting healthy eating and physical activity. The Wellness Policy is monitored by the Coordinated School Health Program which is comprised of a group of parent/guardians, students, teachers, nurses, school food service professionals, school administrators, and community partners. The Wellness Policy focuses on improving health and 23 preventing childhood obesity by creating a school environment where healthful food choices predominate and physical activity is part of every day. FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES Elk Grove School District participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs through Food and Nutrition Services. This department is committed to improving the health and academic success of students and offers lunch daily at each school site. Lunches and breakfast are analyzed to ensure that the meals meet the nutritional needs of students and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The lunch price is $2.50 at elementary schools and $3.25 at middle and high schools. We will also continue to serve breakfast during this school year. Breakfast is served from 7:40 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. The cost for breakfast is $1.50. The selection of a la carte lunch items offered has been revised to meet the Wellness Policy Guidelines. Families are encouraged to purchase meals in advance using the prepayment system. A la carte items can also be deducted from your child’s account balance. Please indicate “no a la carte” on your check if you prefer that your child not be allowed to purchase a la carte items from their account. Families may qualify for free or reduced price breakfast/lunch. To be eligible for free or reduced price meals, you must complete an application each school year. Once the application is processed, the family will receive notification by mail regarding their eligibility for that school year. Your family must complete the new colored meal application to qualify for free and reduced meals for the new school year. Applications are available now, please complete the application and return it to the school or Food and Nutrition Services for approval as soon as possible. Charged Meals: Elementary students are only allowed two charged lunches. The FNS Lead will serve the student a lunch and give the student a “charge reminder” note to take home. If a student forgets to bring money for lunch a second time, the FNS Lead will serve the student a second time and send a second “charge reminder” note. OPEN HOUSE The purpose of Open House is for parents, family members and students to have an opportunity to visit the school and see some of the activities and work that has gone on in classrooms through-out the year. This is not conference time. Conferences should be scheduled at other times. Please plan on attending this enjoyable evening in March or April. REPORT CARDS We have three reporting periods (trimesters) during the school year. Fall trimester reports are presented at parent-teacher conferences. There will be a total of 3 report cards; additional reports are encouraged as the need arises. Spring conferences are held by teacher or parent request. Grades are based on impartial, consistent observation of the quality of the student's work; mastery of course content; content standards; and objectives/checklists as demonstrated through classroom participation, homework, and tests. Teachers will evaluate a student's work in relation to the standards established for a particular grade level. Citizenship and work habits will be reported separately. Modified curriculum for identified special needs students will be indicated on the report card. In addition, all students working below grade level will also have this indicated on the report card. 24 When a student is absent from class and subsequently does not take a test or fulfill class requirements (i.e. homework, complete a project), the assigned grade may reflect this nonperformance. If a student has been absent due to illness or an excused absence they will be given a reasonable amount of time to complete missed assignments. Unexcused late or incomplete assignments may all have an effect on a student’s grade. Criteria for determining grades for achievement may include but are not limited to: 1. Preparation of assignments, including accuracy, legibility, and promptness. 2. Contribution to classroom discussions. 3. Demonstrated understanding of concepts in tests. 4. Organization and presentation of written and oral reports. 5. Application of skills and principles of new situations. 6. Originality and reasoning ability when working through problems. 7. Unexcused late assignments. 8. Progress and achievement of grade level standards. Criteria for citizenship and work habits may include but are not limited to: 1. Student takes responsibility for having necessary tools and materials. 2. Student shows interest and initiative. 3. Student goes to work immediately and completes class and homework assignments. 4. Student uses free time resourcefully. 5. Student obeys rules. 6. Student respects public and private property. 7. Student maintains courteous, cooperative relations with teachers and fellow students. 8. Student works without disturbing others. Any student who appears to be doing unsatisfactory work in a subject will receive a deficiency notice. These notices will be sent to the parent in order to give as much notice of a problem as possible. These notices are sent out mid-trimester. It is our intention that you contact your child's teacher and find a solution before final grades are issued. PROMOTION/RETENTION POLICY Assembly Bill 1626 defines the requirement of promotion and retention. Children who meet grade level standards are promoted to the next grade level. Parents of children who are “at risk” of retention are informed through the following process: Parents receive a letter from the Superintendent stating that their child is at risk of failure due to standardized test scores. A Principal’s letter is then mailed out detailing intervention programs offered by the school. Teachers focus on teaching and assessing the standards that need to be met by the students. Teachers contact parents whenever students’ test scores and/or grades indicate that they are not meeting the standards. This contact may be through phone conversations, conferences, letters, and various progress reports, which may include a formal deficiency notice. A letter from the Principal is sent out throughout the year or as needed to notify parents of children “at risk” of retention. We expect that after parents are notified, they will work closely with the school in making sure that the child is in attendance daily, turns in all assignments, receives assistance at home, and participates in the appropriate intervention programs offered. One important form of support that we stress is making sure children attend school every day, except when impossible due to illness. While it is true that assignments can be made up when a child is absent, class discussions and immediate teacher input cannot be made up. Please call us at 381-2767, if you have any questions. 25 PARKING LOT PROCEDURES The procedure for picking up your child (at the front of the school) is designed for the safety of your children. Please look over and review the plan. We thank you for your cooperation. Cars will enter the far-east entrance of the parking lot (first entrance will be closed off) and form a single file line along the curb in front of the school. If cars are backing up onto Fruitridge Road, please form two lines around the parked cars and those two lines will merge into one at the front curb. The children will be waiting in front of the school. Once they see their car stopped at the curb, they will be allowed to walk to the car. Once your child is in the vehicle, you may pull out of the line so that other cars may pull forward. Children WILL NOT be allowed to walk between vehicles. They may only go to their car once it has come to a complete stop at the curb. If you do not wish to wait in line, you may park your car and walk to the office to pick up your child. Children will not be allowed to walk through the parking lot without an adult. Keep the line moving -- if a car pulls out please pull forward to fill that spot. If you need to talk to a teacher, or any other adult, please park your car. Reminder—leaving your car unattended, in a fire lane, is subject to a $100 fine. TELEPHONE USAGE Students are permitted to use school phones for school business only. Special arrangements for out-of-school activities or for transportation should be made prior to school. Cell phones must be off and placed in a student’s backpack during the time they are on school campus. All emergency telephone calls will take place in the office. Any cell phone that is on, not in a back pack will be taken by school staff. The first offense will result in a conference and the telephone will be returned to the student. The second offensive will result in confiscation of the telephone and a parent or guardian must come to the school to pick up the cell phone. TRANSPORTATION The school district provides bus transportation services for all of Sierra Enterprise Elementary students who live within the Sierra Enterprise School boundary lines. Under new guidelines this year, some parents may have to pay a fee to the School District for these services. Proper and safe behavior on the bus is required whether going to or from school or on a field trip. The driver and/or teacher will explain and enforce the rules of proper behavior. Complete school bus rules and procedures are included in Student Behavior and Procedures section of this handbook. In the event of an emergency (lost child, etc.) you may call the Transportation Department directly at 686-7733. The school office staff will assist you in any way we can. 26 C. STUDENT BEHAVIOR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BEHAVIORAL DISCIPLINE POLICY We emphasize being a “HANDS FREE” school with a focus on mutual respect and cooperation. The Elk Grove Unified School District has developed a handbook entitled “Code of Conduct.” The district handbook and the school rules listed in this policy provide the basis for our own discipline policy. A major goal of Sierra Enterprise School is to provide a safe and positive learning environment for children. The following expectations of behavior will be thoroughly taught and strictly enforced by all members of the Sierra Enterprise School staff. Positive Recognition and Reward Systems Good behavior is expected. Students deserve recognition for good citizenship and conduct, as well as for academic excellence, and for effort and improvement. To accomplish this, there will be Awards Assemblies with students receiving certificates and other awards for their accomplishments in the following areas: A. Students of the Month will be selected in each classroom. B. Perfect Attendance Certificates will be given to all students who have achieved this honor each month and at the end of each trimester. C. Honor Roll Certificates will be given to students in grades 4th – 6th who have achieved a 3.5 or better during each trimester. D. Principal’s Honor Roll Certificates will be given to students in grades 4th – 6th who have achieved all A’s during each semester. E. Other specific awards will be presented as a student meets the criteria. District Honor Roll Policy Current Board Policy states: “Each school shall post an Honor Roll. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must receive no current grade below a C and have a grade point average of 3.5 or better.” District Honor Roll for the Elementary Schools would include the following 6 subjects: Reading/Language Arts Writing Mathematics Spelling Science History/Social Science All students in Grades 3-6 would be eligible for District Honor Roll District Honor Roll would be automatically calculated each trimester. District Honor Roll would be denoted on the report card in the same way Gifted and Talented is currently denoted. District Honor Roll would commence with the 15-16 school year. 27 SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT School Year: 2015-16 The Sierra Enterprise Elementary School staff and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the school staff, and the students will develop a partnership to share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement. As part of this Compact, the principal and school staff agree to: 1. Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the participating children to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards as follows: Sierra Enterprise has a research-based balanced literacy program which consists of flexible groupings based on students’ needs, independent reading based on students’ levels, and ongoing assessments to continually inform instruction. Teachers establish and articulate goals for student learning. Teachers use a combination of instructional strategies, learning activities, and instructional materials that are research based and that actively engages students in learning, reflect the learning goals and students’ developmental needs. Teachers have high expectations for all students. Teachers create and maintain effective environments for student learning by: establishing a climate that promotes fairness and respect; promotes social development and group responsibility; establishes and maintains standards for student behavior. Teachers frequently monitor student progress toward content standards/goals. 2. Hold parent-teacher conferences during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual child’s achievement. Formal conferences will be held November 13-20, 2015 and March 1-4, 2016. Parents and teachers may request a conference at any time. 3. Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress. Progress reports K-6 (deficiency notices) September 25, 2015. End of first trimester and report cards November 20, 2015. Progress reports K-6 (deficiency notices) December 11, 2015. End of second trimester and report cards March 4, 2015 . Progress reports K-6 (deficiency notices) April 1, 2015. Final report cards May 26, 2015. Report cards will be given to parents at parent teacher conference. Final report card will be sent home by students. 4. Provide parents reasonable access to staff. Families wishing to meet with their child’s teacher should call the teacher to arrange for a meeting. Teachers will be available before or after the school day. 28 As part of this compact, parents agree to: 1. Monitor attendance. 2. Make sure that homework is completed. 3. To the extent possible become a Volunteer Partner in school. 4. Participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to their children’s education. 5. Promote positive use of their child’s extracurricular time. 6. Stay informed about their child’s education and communicates with the school by reading all notices from the school or the school district either received by their child or by mail and responding, as appropriate. 7. Serve, to the extent possible, on parent advisory groups, such as the site Title I parent advisory, the District Categorical Advisory Committee, School Site Council, Parent Teacher Association, Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Committee, and English Learner Advisory Committee. 8. Attend Parent Teacher Conferences. As part of this compact, students agree to: 1. Do homework every day and ask for help when needed. 2. Read at least 20-30 minutes every day outside of school time. 3. Give parent/guardian all notices and information received from the school every day. 4. Comply with standards of expected behavior on campus, to and from school, and on the school bus. Signatures: Principal ___________________________________________________________ Parent _____________________________________________________________ Student ____________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________________________ 29 DRESS CODE Since what students wear affects attitudes and behaviors, we encourage students to wear practical, comfortable clothing to school. For the safety of your child and setting a tone for a positive educational environment, please follow these guidelines: Any apparel, jewelry, accessory, notebook, personal belongings or manner of grooming which by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, or other attribute, denotes membership in gangs or other groups which advocate drug or alcohol use, violence or disruptive behavior is prohibited. The student shall be referred to the principal. The student's parent/guardian shall be contacted and the student sent home to change clothes, if necessary. Specific Guidelines Pants and Shorts: Shorts may be worn if they follow these guidelines: 1. Mid-thigh or longer - "fingertip length from knees" 2. Loose fitting and neat looking Unacceptable: 1. Cut-offs or torn bottoms. 2. Jogging-type or gym type. 3. Bicycle or skin-tight work-outs (unless covered with shorts or skirts) 4. Purposely cut or ripped into strips, pants or shirts 5. Pants/shorts worn below the waist/purposely sagging. Pants are to be worn at the waist. Tops: Appropriate tops must cover the upper body so that no underwear or body parts are exposed on boys and girls. Unacceptable: 1. Fishnet tops 2. Halters 3. Midriff or half-shirts 4. Tube or tank tops (low-cut around neck and under arms) 5. Clothing must be free of writing, pictures, or any insignia which is offensive or which advocates the use of drugs or alcohol. Hats and Head coverings: Hats or head coverings are acceptable in school in certain places and for special reasons on specific occasions. They cannot be marked with unacceptable signs or messages. Unacceptable: 1. In classrooms, offices, or any inside area; if hats are worn to school, They must be removed before entering the classroom or building. 2. Headbands or sun visors in classrooms. 3. Worn backwards or sideways. 30 Distracting Materials or Items Materials or objects that distract from instruction must be left at home. Teacher permission can be given for special occasions. Unacceptable: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Make-up, pictures, trading cards, comic books Sunglasses inside any building Headphones, IPODS, any music device, MP3 players Sports equipment (school furnishes all equipment) Spray cans, spray containers of any type, glue, permanent markers Skateboards Toys of any type (Nintendo, squirt guns, etc.) 8. Cards of any type (baseball, Yugio) Distracting items will be taken from the students by staff members and be retained for parents to pick-up. Footwear: Safe shoes are necessary at all times. Lace-up or tennis shoes are best for the daily program or during PE time. Sandals are permitted, as long as they have straps for foot and ankle support. Unacceptable: 1. Thongs or slides of all kinds 2. Unsafe styles such as unlaced or high heels Any clothing that disrupts the learning environment or may be considered a safety risk will be considered inappropriate for school. CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT FOLLOWING DRESS CODE 1. The student will be sent home to change, if necessary. 2. Students who continue to come to school in violation of the dress code will see the principal and call home immediately and make arrangements to change into appropriate clothing. 31 BUS RULES For the safety of every child who rides the bus, all students are required to: 1. Arrive at the bus stop five (5) minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. 1. Use only his/her assigned bus stop. 3. When wishing to transport live animals, insects, and reptiles to or from school, Arrange for them to be transported other than on the bus. 4. Refrain from transporting hazardous or destructive objects of any kind, such as firearms, weapons, glass objects or containers, explosives, sharp or pointed objects, skateboards or bats. 5. Respect the rights and property of others on the bus and at the bus stop. 6. Avoid all fighting and rough play while at the bus stop, on the bus or when getting on or off the bus. 7. Always enter and leave the bus through the entrance door, except in emergencies. 8. Remain seated, facing forward with feet, legs and other objects clear of aisle while the bus is in motion. 9. Keep all parts of the body inside the bus. 10. Keep windows closed unless otherwise instructed by the bus operator. 11. Remain quiet at railroad crossings. 12. Not use profane language, obscene gestures, create excessive or unnecessary noise. 13. Not damage or deface any part of the bus, tamper with the radio, controls, emergency exits or other equipment, shoot or throw any object inside/outside or at the bus or in any way endanger the safety of others. 14. Help keep the bus safe and free from litter by not eating, drinking or smoking on the bus. 15. be courteous and respectful to the bus operator, other students and passersby. 16. Obey the request of the bus operator and give proper identification when requested. 17. When leaving the bus at other than the student's assigned bus stop, give the bus operator a written request, signed by the parent/guardian and approved by the site administrator and/or his/her designee. 18. When necessary to cross the street, always cross in front of the bus. (Ed. Code 39833) (Admin. Code Title 5. 14103) 32 Discipline Process for Transportation A. The normal progression of penalties for violations of the rules and regulations on the bus are: First violation = warning by Principal/notification of parent. Second violation = 1 day suspension from riding bus/notification of parent. Third violation = 5 day suspension from riding bus/notification of parent. Fourth violation = 10 day suspension from riding bus/notification of parent Fifth violation = suspension from riding bus for the remainder of the year notification of parent. In cases of severe misconduct, students may be assigned penalties more severe than provided for in the normal process. All other school district rules and regulations, together with their penalties, shall apply to conduct on buses and shall be administered by the Principal or other appropriate school authorities. B. If a parent requests an appeal on a bus suspension, the following people should be present: 1. 2. 3. 4. The Principal or his/her designee. Director or Transportation or his/her designee. The School Bus Operator who suspended the student from service. The parent/guardian of the suspended student. C. Should the parent/guardian not be satisfied with a decision at any level, they may seek redress normally as follows: 1. The Principal 2. The Assistant Superintendent 3. The Associate Superintendent 4. The Superintendent 5. The Governing Board 33 ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL HANDBOOKS Inserts for 2015-2016 Item 1: Suspension/Expulsion/Reference Chart Instructions: Place insert in its entirety and without modification under a section entitled Student Discipline or Education Codes Related to Discipline. If you have additional charts designed to state specific minimum & maximum consequences for offences that refer to Exclusionary Discipline Education Codes, remove these in all sections of your handbook.* Examples: Swearing/Foul Language - Minimum 1-3 days Suspension (48900k); Playing Cards - Minimum 1 day Suspension (48900k). *Optional: Should you feel the need to place a supportive chart to supplement this required language relative to using exclusionary discipline, use the chart that is provided below entitled Reference Chart: Education Codes Related to Discipline & Required or Potential Disciplinary Consequences. This chart also is contained in the EGUSD District Parent & Student Handbook provided to all parents. SUSPENSION If a student's behavior is a threat to the safety, health or emotional well-being of others, and previous methods of prevention and intervention have not been successful, that student may be suspended in accordance with state law and district policy. Suspension may be imposed upon a first offense if the Superintendent, principal or designee determines the student violated Education Code 48900(a)-(e) or if the student’s presence causes a danger to persons. [E.C. 48900.5] Reasons for Suspension* State law allows for the suspension of a student if a student commits or engages in any of the acts listed below, where such conduct or acts relate to school activities or attendance, such as, but not limited to when such acts or conduct take place: while on school grounds, going to or from school, during lunch period (on or off campus), during, or while going to or from, a school-sponsored activity, or for certain conduct which occurs after school hours and off District property, but which is reasonably likely to cause or causes a substantial disruption of a school activity or attendance: Assault/Battery [E.C. 48900(a)] Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person. Exceptions may be made in a situation where witnesses and evidence support a case of self-defense. Weapons [E C. 48900(b)] Possessing, selling or otherwise providing any weapon--including firearms, knives, explosives, or other dangerous object. Alcohol/Intoxicants/Controlled Substances [E.C. 48900(c)] Unlawfully possessing, using, selling or otherwise providing alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substance, including prescribed medications. Also applies to being under the influence of alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substances. Substance in Lieu of Alcohol/Intoxicants/Controlled Substances [E.C. 48900(d)] Delivering, providing or selling items which are claimed to be alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substances but were not such items. Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48900(e)] Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion. Extortion occurs when threats are made with the intent to obtain money or something of value. 34 Property Damage** [E.C. 48900(f)] Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or private property. Property Theft** [E.C. 48900(g)] Stealing or attempting to steal school or private property. Tobacco or Nicotine Products [E.C. 48900(h)] Possessing, providing or using tobacco, or any item containing tobacco or nicotine products, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets and betel. Obscenity [E.C. 48900(i)] Committing an obscene act or engaging in regular profanity, swearing or vulgarity. Drug Paraphernalia [E.C. 48900(j)] Unlawfully possessing, offering, arranging for, or negotiating to sell any drug items. Disruption or Defiance [E.C. 48900(k)(1)] Disrupting school activities or otherwise refusing to follow the valid authority of school personnel, including supervisors, teachers, school officials or other school staff performing their duties. “Disruption of school activities” is defined as follows: when a student’s conduct, presence or actions disrupts or threatens to disrupt normal district or school operations, threatens the health or safety of anyone on district or school property, or causes or threatens to cause damage to district property or to any property on school grounds. Examples of disruption of school activities under Education Code 48900(k)(1), as defined above, which may subject a student to discipline, include but are not limited to: Classroom behavior that impedes a teacher’s ability to teach and other students’ ability to learn, such as a student talking loudly or making other distracting noises or gestures while a teacher is speaking to and instructing the class and when students are expected to be silent and attentive; or The intentional activation of the fire alarm causing the temporary evacuation of the school and/or causing emergency personnel to respond. “Willful defiance of valid authority” is defined as follows: when a student defies the valid authority of a district or school official or district or school staff in a manner that has an impact on the effective or safe functioning of district or school operations, such as continuing to remain at the scene of a fight or to instigate a disturbance after being told to stop the subject behavior; repeated disobedience to or defiance of school personnel when other interventions have not been successful in modifying the misbehavior; or in the proper instance one-time or first-time disobedience to or defiance of school personnel that has an impact on the effective or safe functioning of district or school operations. Examples of willful defiance of valid authority under Education Code 48900(k)(1), as defined above, which may subject a student to discipline, include but are not limited to: Continuing to remain at the scene of a fight or other violent disturbance despite specific directions to leave the area by administrators or other school staff attempting to break up the fight or mitigate the disturbance caused by the fight; or Repeated episodes of misbehavior, despite multiple efforts and/or directives by a classroom teacher or other district staff intended to change and correct the student’s misbehavior. Note: With the exception of classroom suspensions imposed by a teacher under Education Code 48910, no student enrolled in kindergarten through grade three may be suspended for violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). Additionally, no student enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve, regardless of age, may be recommended for expulsion for violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). [E.C. 48900(k)(2)] Receiving Stolen Property** [E.C. 48900(l)] Receiving stolen school or personal property. Possessing Imitation Firearm [E.C. 48900(m)] Possessing an imitation firearm or simulated firearm that is substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm. 35 Sexual Harassment [E.C. 48900(n)] Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery. Threats and Intimidation [E.C. 48900(o)] Harassing, intimidating or threatening a student who is a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of either preventing that student from being a witness or retaliating against that student for being a witness, or both. Prescription Drug Soma [E.C. 48900(p)] Offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell or sold the prescription drug Soma. Hazing [E.C. 48900(q)] Engaging in, or attempting to engage in any activities used for initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization, or student body or related activities, which causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace, resulting in physical or mental harm. Bullying [E.C. 48900(r)] Bullying means any severe or pervasive or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, directed toward one or more students that has or can reasonably be predicted to have the effect of placing a reasonable student in fear of harm to himself/herself or his/her property; cause the student to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his/her physical or mental health; or cause the student to experience substantial interferences with his/her academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. [E.C. 48900(r)] Bullying shall include any act of sexual harassment, hate violence, or harassment, threat, or intimidation, as defined in Education Code 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4 that has any of the effects described above on a reasonable student. [E.C. 48900(r)] Aided or Abetted to Inflict Physical Injury [E.C. 48900(t)] Aiding or abetting in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another student. However, the District cannot seek to expel a student for violation of Education Code 48900(t) until juvenile court proceedings are completed and the juvenile has been convicted of being an aider or abettor of a crime of physical violence in which the victim suffered great bodily injury or serious bodily injury. Sexual Harassment (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.2] Engaging in prohibited sexual harassment that includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Hate Violence (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.3] Hate violence means any act punishable under Penal Code 422.6, 422.7, or 422.75. Such acts include injuring or intimidating a victim, interfering with the exercise of a victim's civil rights, or damaging a victim's property because of the victim's race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation; a perception of the presence of any of those characteristics in the victim; or the victim's association with a person or group with one or more of those actual or perceived characteristics. (E.C. 233; Penal Code 422.55) Other Harassment (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.4] Harassing, intimidating, or threatening a student or group of students, or school personnel, with the actual or expected effect of disrupting class work or creating substantial disorder, or creating a hostile educational environment. Terrorist Threats [E.C. 48900.7] Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property, or both. * The superintendent or principal may use his or her discretion to provide alternatives to suspension or expulsion to address student misconduct. [E.C. 48900(v), 48900.5] [EGUSD AR 5144] **School property includes, but is not limited to, electronic files. [E.C. 48900(u)] 36 EXPULSION Expulsion, as ordered by the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education, is the removal of a student from all schools in the district for violating the California Education Code at school or at a school activity off school grounds. The expulsion is for a defined period of time, but an application for re-admission must be considered within a specified time period. State law provides for full due process and rights to appeal any order of expulsion. A student shall be recommended for expulsion for violation of any of the acts set forth in Education Code 48915(a)(1)(A)-(E), unless the Superintendent, Superintendent’s designee, principal or principal’s designee determines that expulsion should not be recommended under the circumstances or that an alternative means of correction would address the conduct: Serious Physical Injury [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(A)] Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense. Possession of Knife or Dangerous Object [E.C. 48915(a)(1)B)] Possessing a knife or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the student. Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(C)] Unlawful possession of any drug except for (1) the first time offense of possession of not more than one ounce of marijuana, or (2) for the student's possession of over-the-counter medication for his/her use or other medication prescribed for him/her by a physician. Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(D)] Assault or Battery on a School Employee [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(E)] State law requires a school administrator to recommend expulsion if a student commits certain violations of the Education Code. A student shall immediately be recommended for expulsion for violation of any of the acts set forth in Education Code 48915(c)(1)-(5): Possession, Selling or Furnishing a Firearm [E.C. 48915(c)(1)] Possessing, selling or otherwise furnishing a firearm (verified by an employee of the school district). However, possession of an imitation firearm, as defined in Education Code 48900(m), shall not be regarded as an offense requiring a mandatory recommendation for expulsion and mandatory expulsion. Brandishing a Knife [E.C. 48915(c)(2)] Brandishing a knife at another person. Selling a Controlled Substance [E.C. 48915(c)(3)] Unlawfully selling a controlled substance. Sexual Assault or Battery [E.C. 48915(c)(4)] Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery, as defined in Education Code 48900(n). Possession of an Explosive [E.C. 48915(c)(5)] For all other acts and conduct for which a student is subject to discipline under Education Code 48900 through 48900.7 and which are not specifically listed or addressed under Education Code 48915(a) or 48915(c), a student may be recommended for expulsion where other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct, or where due to the nature of the student’s conduct violation, the presence of the student causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the student or others. [E.C. 48915(b) and (e)] 37 REFERENCE CHART: EDUCATION CODES RELATED TO DISCIPLINE & REQUIRED OR POTENTIAL DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES Alternative to Suspension 1. Mandatory Expulsion {E.C. 48915(c)} Suspension Expulsion (1) Possession, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. However, possession of an imitation firearm, as defined in Education Code 48900(m), shall not be regarded as an offense requiring a mandatory recommendation for expulsion and mandatory expulsion. (2) Brandishing a knife. (3) Unlawfully selling a controlled substance. (4) Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or battery. (5) Possession of an explosive. 2. Mandatory Recommendation for Expulsion {E.C. 48915(a)(1)} Unless the Superintendent, Superintendent’s designee, principal or principal’s designee determines that expulsion should not be recommended under the circumstances or that an alternative means of correction would address the conduct. Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion (1) Causing serious physical injury to another person except in self-defense. (2) Possession of any knife, or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the pupil. (3) Unlawful possession of any drug except for (1) the first offense of possession of not more than one ounce of marijuana, or (2) for the student's possession of over-the-counter medication for his/her use or other medication prescribed for him/her by a physician. (4) Robbery or extortion. (5) Assault or battery upon a school employee. Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Suspension Expulsion (1) Possession, sale, or furnishing of weapons (knife, gun, sharp object, club, or an object that could inflict injury) or explosive. (2) Explosives, use or possession. 3. Acts of Violence {E.C. 48900(a)} (1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. (2) Willfully used force or violence upon another person. Alternative to Suspension 4. Weapons and Dangerous Objects {E.C. 48900(b)} 38 Alternative to Suspension 5. Drugs and Alcohol {E.C. 48900(c)} Suspension Expulsion Suspension Expulsion Suspension Expulsion Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion (1) Possession, use, sale, or furnishing, or otherwise being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or an intoxicant. 6. Sale of “Look-Alike” Controlled Substance or and Alcohol {E.C. 48900(d)} Alternative to Suspension Offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell drugs, alcohol or any intoxicant and then substituting a look-alike substance intended to represent drugs, alcohol, or an intoxicant. Alternative to Suspension 7. Robbery or Extortion {E.C. 48900(e)} Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion. 8. Damage to Property {E.C. 48900(f)} Caused, or attempted to cause damage to school or private property. 9. Theft or Stealing {E.C. 48900(g)} Stealing, or attempting to steal school or private property. Alternative to Suspension 10. Tobacco {E.C. 48900(h)} Possessed or used tobacco or nicotine products. 11. Profanity, Obscene Acts, Vulgarity {E.C. 48900(i)} Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Suspension Expulsion (1) Directed at peers. (2) Directed at school personnel. Alternative to Suspension 12. Drug Paraphernalia {E.C. 48900(j)} Possessed, offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia. 39 Suspension Expulsion 13. Willful Defiance or Disruption of School Activities {E.C. 48900(k)(1)} Note: With the exception of classroom suspensions imposed by a teacher under Education Code 48910, no student enrolled in kindergarten through grade three may be suspended for violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). Additionally, no student enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve, regardless of age, may be recommended for expulsion for violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). [E.C. 48900(k)(2)] Alternative to Suspension Suspension (3) Failure to follow school rules. (4) Failure to follow directive or instruction of staff or teachers. (5) Failure to follow conduct code for school bus passengers. Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion (1) Disrupting school activities. (2) Refusing to follow the valid authority of school personnel, including supervisors, teachers, school officials or other school staff performing their duties. 14. Possession of Stolen Property {E.C. 48900(l)} Knowingly received stolen school property or private property. 15. Imitation Firearm {E.C. 48900(m)} Possession of an imitation firearm that is substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude the replica is a firearm. 16. Sexual Assault or Sexual Battery {E.C. 48900(n)} Alternative to Suspension Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of intimidation or retaliation. 40 Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Suspension Expulsion Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or battery. 17. Harassment of a Student Witness {E.C. 48900(o)} Expulsion 18. Prescription Drug Soma {E.C. 48900(p)} Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma. 19. Hazing {E.C. 48900(q)} Engaged or attempted to engage in hazing. Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion 21. Aided or Abetted to Inflict Physical Injury {E.C. 48900(t)} Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Aided or abetted in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another student. Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion 20. Bullying and Bullying by Electronic Act {E.C. 48900(r)} Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of an electronic act, directed specifically toward a pupil. 22. Sexual Harassment {E.C. 48900.2} Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Applies to grades 4-12. 23. Acts of Hate Violence {E.C. 48900.3} Students in grades 4-12 may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for causing, threatening, or attempting to cause, or participating in an act of hate violence defined as willfully interfering with or threatening another person’s person or property rights because of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Speech that threatens violence, when the perpetrator has the apparent ability to carry out the threat, may be considered an act of hate violence. 41 24. Other Harassment {E.C. 48900.4} Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Alternative to Suspension Suspension Expulsion Suspension Expulsion Suspension Expulsion Students in grades 4-12 may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for intentionally engaging in harassment, threats, or intimidation against a student or group of students when the harassment is severe and pervasive and disrupts classes or creates disorder or an intimidating or hostile educational environment. 25. Terrorist Threats {E.C. 48900.7} Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property. 26a. Attendance – Truant {E.C. 48260} Absent from school without a valid excuse. Alternative to Suspension 26b. Attendance – Repeat Truant {E.C. 48261} Absent from school more than one day without a valid excuse. 26c. Attendance – Habitual Truant {E.C. 48262} Alternative to Suspension Any student truant three or more times per school year. Students who are habitually truant may be referred to the School Attendance Review Board. Prohibition on Possession and Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products District policy and the Education Code prohibit the possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of tobacco and nicotine products at school or during school related activities. The District defines “tobacco and nicotine products” as a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other smoking product or material, smokeless tobacco in any form, and electronic cigarettes. “Electronic cigarettes” are defined as battery-operated or other electronic products designed to deliver nicotine, flavor, and other chemicals by turning the substance into a vapor that is inhaled by the user, including, but not limited to electronic vaping devices, personal vaporizers, digital vapor devices, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and hookah pens. Students determined to have used or to be in possession of tobacco or nicotine products at school or school related activities may be subject to discipline under District policy, Education Code 48900(h), and/or other applicable laws. Students determined to have used or to be in possession of products at school or school related activities that can be used to consume and/or use tobacco or nicotine products, including but not limited to “electronic cigarettes” as defined above, but which do not contain tobacco, nicotine, or any other controlled substance, may be subject to discipline under District policy, Education Code 48900(k)(1), and/or other applicable laws. [E.C. 48901] 42 Item 2: Prohibition of Discrimination or Harassment and Related Complaint Procedures Instructions: Add or replace in your School Handbook using the exact title. Place insert in its entirety and without modification. If you currently have no section with this title or only a section that is entitled “Sexual Harassment,” the following is to be used. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING, AND RELATED COMPLAINT PROCEDURES District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The district has a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with federal law and Title IX, and also prohibits sexual harassment of or by any student or by anyone in or from the district. More detailed information regarding the district’s prohibition of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying or the prohibition against sexual harassment is contained in the district’s Parent & Student Handbook and is also available on the district’s website. Parents, students and staff should immediately report incidents of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying or sexual harassment to the Principal or designee. Students, parents, guardians or any other individuals having questions or concerns or who may wish to file a complaint are urged to first contact the Principal or designee, but if your concerns are not resolved, you may also contact the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, at (916) 686-7795, for matters involving a potential complaint or concern regarding a district employee. You may contact the Associate Superintendent for Pre-K-6 Education, at (916) 686-7704 regarding a potential complaint or concern related to a PreK-6 student (or students); and you may contact the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education, at (916) 686-7706, regarding a potential complaint or concern related to a student (or students) in grades 7-12. No one shall be retaliated against for reporting any incident of alleged discrimination or harassment, and complainants’ identities will be kept confidential to the extent practical in the course of investigating the incidents of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying or sexual harassment. Pursuant to California Education Code 221.5, a pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs and activities, including athletic teams and competitions, and use facilities consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil’s records. Questions regarding the foregoing rights shall be directed to your Principal or Vice Principal. 43 Item 3: Uniform Complaint Procedures Instructions: Replace the section of your handbook entitled Uniform Complaint Procedures with the following language. If your School Handbook currently does not have this section, it must be added. UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES The Elk Grove Unified School District has the primary responsibility to insure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and has established procedures to address allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, complaints alleging violation of state or federal laws governing educational programs, and complaints alleging the district’s failure to comply with the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities. The district shall use the uniform complaint procedures to resolve any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in district programs and activities based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Uniform complaint procedures shall also be used to address any complaint alleging the district's failure to comply with the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities, the requirements for the development and adoption of a school safety plan, and state and/or federal laws in adult education programs, consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, career technical and technical education and training programs, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, special education programs, special education programs, homeless education, foster youth services, and noncompliance with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). More detailed information regarding the Uniform Complaint Procedures, including the timeline for resolving complaints and the complaint appeal process, is contained in the district’s Parent & Student Handbook. If you have questions regarding the Uniform Complaint Procedures, you can contact the district’s Legal Compliance Specialist in Human Resources at (916) 686-7795. 44 DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE ELK GROVE MANUAL ESCOLAR Encartes para el 2015-2016 Item 1: Suspension/Expulsion/Reference Chart Instructions: Place insert in its entirety and without modification under a section entitled Student Discipline or Education Codes Related to Discipline. If you currently have additional charts designed to state specific minimum & maximum consequences for offences that refer to Exclusionary Discipline Education Codes, remove these in all sections of your handbook.* Examples: Swearing/Foul Language - Minimum 1-3 days Suspension (48900k); Playing Cards - Minimum 1 day Suspension (48900k). *Optional: Should you feel the need to place a supportive chart to supplement this required language relative to using exclusionary discipline, use the chart that is provided below entitled Reference Chart: Education Codes Related to Discipline & Required or Potential Disciplinary Consequences. This chart also is contained in the EGUSD District Parent & Student Handbook provided to all parents. (Required language starts below the double Line. Double line at bottom denotes end of insert.) SUSPENSIÓN Si el comportamiento de un estudiante es una amenaza para la seguridad del bienestar de salud o emocional de otros estudiantes, y si los métodos previos de prevención e intervención no has sido efectivos, ese estudiante puede ser suspendido de acuerdo a las normas de la ley del estado y del distrito. La suspensión puede ser impuesta por primera vez si el Superintendente, el director, o su asignado determinan que el estudiante ha violado el Código de Educación, sección 48900(a)-(e) o si la presencia del estudiante causa peligro a otras personas, o a la propiedad ajena, o que amenaza en interrumpir el proceso educativo. (E.C. 48900.5) Razones por Suspensión* La ley estatal permite la suspensión de un estudiante si el estudiante comete o participa en cualquiera de los actos mencionados en seguida, donde tal conducta o actos se relacionan a las actividades escolares o asistencia escolar, tal como, pero no limitada a, el periodo/hora en la cual se llevó a cabo tal conducta o actos—mientras en terrones escolares, yendo o viniendo a la escuela, durante el periodo del lonche (en o afuera de la escuela), o durante y/o yendo o viniendo a actividades patrocinadas por la escuela, o por cierto tipo de conducta, la cual ocurriera después de las horas escolares y fuera de la propiedad del Distrito, pero por la cual, razonablemente pudiera ser la causa o causas sustanciales de la interrupción de una actividad o asistencia escolar: Asalto/Lesión [E.C. 48900(a)] Causando, intentando a causar, o amenazando a causar daño físico a otra persona. Excepciones pueden ser hechas en una situación en la cual el testigo y la evidencia apoyan un caso de defensa propia. Armas [E.C. 48900(b)] Poseyendo, vendiendo, o proporcionando cualquier arma—incluyendo armas de fuego, cuchillos, explosivos, u otro objeto peligroso. Alcohol/Tóxicos/Sustancias Controladas [E.C. 48900(c)] 45 Poseyendo ilegalmente, usando, vendiendo o proporcionando alcohol, tóxicos o sustancias controladas, incluyendo medicamentos recetados. Además, aplica estando bajo la influencia de alcohol, tóxicos o sustancias controladas. Sustancias en Lugar de Alcohol/Tóxicos/Sustancias Controladas [E.C. 48900(d)] Haciendo entregas, proporcionando o vendiendo objetos los cuales se hacen pasar por alcohol, tóxicos o sustancias controladas pero no son tales objetos. Robo o Extorsión [E.C. 48900(e)] Cometiendo o intentando a cometer robo o extorsión. Extorsión ocurre cuando amenazas son hechas con la intención de obtener dinero o algo de valor. Daño a Propiedad** [E.C. 48900(f)] Causando o intentando causar daño a propiedad escolar o propiedad privada. Hurto de Propiedad** [E.C. 48900(g)] Hurtando o intentando a hurtar propiedad escolar o propiedad privada. Productos de Tabaco o Nicotina [E.C. 48900(h)] Poseyendo, proporcionando o usando tabaco o cualquier producto conteniendo tabaco o nicotina, incluyendo pero no limitado a, cigarros, puros, cigarros de clavo, tabaco sin humo, para aspirar, paquetes de tabaco para masticar o betel. Obscenidad [E.C. 48900(i)] Cometiendo un acto obsceno o participando en profanidad, groserías o vulgaridad. Parafernalia de Drogas [E.C. 48900(j)] Posesión ilegal, ofreciendo, haciendo arreglos para, o negociando a vender cualquier objeto para drogas. Interrupción o Desafío [E.C. 48900(k) (1)] Interrumpiendo actividades escolares o rehusando a seguir la autoridad válida del personal escolar, incluyendo supervisores, maestros, oficiales escolares, y otro personal encargado de realizar sus obligaciones. “Interrupción de actividades escolares” es definida como sigue: cuando la conducta, la presencia, o las acciones de un estudiante interrumpe las operaciones normales del distrito o de la escuela, amenaza la salud o seguridad de cualquier persona en el distrito o de la propiedad escolar, o causa o amenaza en causar daño a cualquier propiedad del distrito o la propiedad de terrones escolares. Ejemplos de interrupción de actividades escolares bajo el Código de Educación 48900 (k) (1), como es definida arriba, en el cual el estudiante puede ser sujeto a disciplina, incluyendo pero no limitada a: Comportamiento en el salón de clases que impide la habilidad del maestro en enseñar a otros estudiantes e impide la habilidad de otros estudiantes en aprender tales como hablar en voz muy alta o haciendo otro tipo de ruidos o gestos mientras el maestro habla e instruye la clase, y cuando los estudiantes deben estar en silencio y atentos; o La activación intencional de una alarma de fuego causando la evacuación temporal de la escuela; y/o causando el personal de emergencia a responder de inmediato. “Desafío terco de autoridad válida” es definida como sigue: cuando un estudiante desafía la autoridad válida de un oficial del distrito o escolar, o del personal escolar que tiene el impacto en las operaciones efectivas, o en las funciones de seguridad escolar o del distrito, tales como continuar en el espacio donde ocurre la infracción, la pelea, o instiga la interrupción después 46 de haberle dicho al estudiante hay que parar ese comportamiento, desobediencia repetida o desafío al personal escolar cuando otras intervenciones no hayan sido efectivas en modificar el mal comportamiento; o en la primera instancia, una vez o por primera vez haber desobedecido o desafiado el personal escolar y que ha tenido un impacto en la función escolar o del distrito. Ejemplos de desafío terco de la autoridad válida bajo el Código de Educación 48900 (k) (1), como es definido arriba, en el cual el estudiante puede ser sujeto a disciplina, incluyendo pero no limitado: Continuar permaneciendo en la escena de la pelea o evento de interrupción aunque las instrucciones específicas de abandonar el área por un administrador u otro personal escolar tratando de parar la pelea o tratando de tranquilizar la pelea; o Episodios repetitivos del mal comportamiento, aunque esfuerzos múltiples y/o instrucciones por el maestro de clase u otro personal escolar del distrito haya intentado en cambiar o corregir el mal comportamiento del estudiante. Nota: Con la excepción de la suspensión en el salón de clase impuesto por el maestro bajo el Código de Educación 48910, ningún estudiante matriculado en el jardín de niños hasta el tercer grado puede ser suspendido por la violación del Código de Educación 48900 (k) (1). Asimismo, ningún estudiante matriculado en el jardín de niños hasta el grado doceavo, independientemente de su edad, puede ser recomendado para la expulsión por la violación del Código de Educación 48900 (k) (1). [E.C. 48900 (k) (2). Recibiendo Propiedad Robada** [E.C. 48900(l)] Recibiendo propiedad escolar o propiedad personal robada. Poseyendo Armas de Fuego de Imitación [E.C. 48900(m)] Poseyendo una arma de fuego de imitación o arma de fuego simulada que sustancialmente es parecida en propiedades físicas al arma real. Acoso Sexual [E.C. 48900(n)] Cometiendo o intentando cometer un asalto sexual o lesión sexual. Amenazas e Intimidación [E.C. 48900(o)] Acosando, intimidando, o amenazando a un estudiante que es testigo en un procedimiento escolar disciplinario con el propósito de prevenir ese estudiante en ser testigo o tomar revancha en contra de ese estudiante por ser testigo, o ambos. Prescripción de Droga Soma [E.C. 48900(p)] Ofreció, hizo arreglos para vender o negociar a vender, o vendió la droga Soma. Amedrantar [E.C. 48900(q)] Participando en, o intentando participar en cualquier actividad usada para la iniciación o preiniciación en una organización estudiantil, o cuerpo estudiantil, o actividades relacionadas, las cuales causa o puede causar daño corporal, daño físico o degradación personal o humillación, resultando en daño físico o mental. Provocando/Incitando (Bullying) [E.C. 48900(r)] Provocando/Incitando (Bullying) significa cualquier acto severo o penetrante, o acto o conducta verbal, incluyendo comunicaciones hechas por escrito o por medios de un acto electrónico, dirigido hacia uno o más estudiantes, que haya sido o pueda ser razonablemente predicho en colocar/poner, atemorizando a un estudiante razonablemente teniendo el efecto de lastimarse a 47 sí mismo o su propiedad; causar que el estudiante sufra una experiencia sustancialmente perjudicial en su salud física o mental; o cause al estudiante en tener experiencias que interfieran sustancialmente en su desarrollo académico o habilidad de participar, o beneficiarse de servicios, actividades, o privilegios proporcionados por una escuela. (E.C. 48900 (r)) Provocando/Incitando (Bullying) deberá incluir cualquier acto de acoso sexual, violencia de odio, o amedrantar, amenazar o intimidar, como sea definida por el Código de Educación 48900.2, 48900.3, o 48900.4 que contenga cualquiera de los efectos descritos arriba en un estudiante razonable. (E.C. 48900 (r)) Ayudando o Siendo Cómplice en Daño Físico [E.C. 48900(t)] Ayudando o siendo cómplice en infligir o el intento de hacer daño físico a otro estudiante. Sin embargo, el distrito no puede buscar que el estudiante sea expulsado por la violación del Código de Educación 48900(t) hasta que la corte juvenil haya terminado con los procedimientos, y el joven haya sido condenado de ser el ayudante o ser el cómplice de un crimen de violencia física en el cual la victima haya sufrido daño grave corporal o daño corporal serio. Acoso Sexual (Grados 4-12) [E.C. 48900.2] Participando en el acoso sexual prohibido que incluye, pero no es limitado a, avances sexuales no bien recibidos, peticiones a favores sexuales, y otros verbales, visuales, o conducta física de naturaleza sexual. Violencia de Odio (Grados 4-12) [E.C. 48900.3] Violencia de Odio significa cualquier acto de sanción bajo el Código Penal 422.6, 422.7, o 422.75. Tales actos incluyen dañando o intimidando a la víctima, interfiriendo con la ejecución de los derechos de la víctima, o dañando una propiedad de la victima porque exhibe algunas de las siguientes características: raza, etnicidad, religión, nacionalidad, incapacidad, género, identificación del género, expresión del género, u orientación sexual; una percepción de la presencia de cualquiera de estas características en la victima; o la asociación de la víctima con una persona o un grupo de personas con una o más de las características actuales o percibidas. (E.C. 233; Código Penal 422.55) Otro Tipo de Acoso (Grados 4-12) [E.C. 48900.4] Amedrentando, intimidando, o amenazando a un estudiante o grupo de estudiantes, personal escolar, con el efecto actual o siendo percibido de interrumpir el trabajo escolar, o creando desorden sustancial, o creando un ambiente educacional hostil. Amenazas Terroristas [E.C. 48900.7] Haciendo amenazas terroristas en contra de oficiales escolares o propiedad escolar, o ambas. * El superintendente o el director pueden usar, a su discreción, alternativas en lugar de suspender o expulsar, y así dirigir la mala conducta del estudiante. (E.C. 48900(v), 48900.5 [EGUSD AR 5144] **Propiedad escolar incluye, pero no es limitada a, expedientes electrónicos. [E.C. 48900(u)] EXPULSIÓN Expulsión, como es ordenada por la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Elk Grove, es retirar al estudiante de todas las escuelas en el distrito escolar por la violación del Código de Educación de California en la escuela o de cualquier actividad fuera de terrenos escolares. La expulsión de un estudiante es por un periodo de tiempo definido, pero la petición para ser re-admitido debe ser considerada entre un periodo de tiempo especificado. La ley estatal provee el proceso de garantías y los derechos para la apelación en cualquier orden de expulsión. 48 Un estudiante debe ser recomendado para la expulsión por la violación de cualquiera de las pautas descritas en el Código de Educación, sección 48915(a)(1)(A)-(E), a menos de que el Superintendente, el asignado del Superintendente, el director, o el asignado del director determine que la expulsión no debiera ser recomendada bajo las circunstancias o que las alternativas como medios de corrección podrían dirigir la conducta del estudiante. Daño Físico Serio [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(A)] Causando daño físico serio a otra persona, excepto en defensa propia. Posesión de un Cuchillo u Otro Objeto Peligroso [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(B)] Poseyendo un cuchillo u otro objeto peligroso de uso no razonable al estudiante. Posesión Ilegal de Droga o Sustancia Controlada [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(C)] Posesión ilegal de cualquier droga con la excepción (1) de que sea la primera vez de la posesión de no más de una onza de mariguana, o (2) que el estudiante tenga posesión de medicamentos de venta libre para su uso u otro medicamento recetado para su uso por el doctor. Robo o Extorsión [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(D)] Asalto o Lesión a un Empleado Escolar [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(E)] La ley estatal requiere que un administrador escolar recomiende la expulsión si un estudiante comete ciertas violaciones del Código de Educación. Un estudiante deberá ser recomendado inmediatamente para la expulsión por la violación de cualquiera de las pautas descritas en el Código de Educación 48915(c)(1)-(5). Poseyendo, Vendiendo, o Proporcionando un Arma de Fuego [E.C. 48915(c)(1)] Poseyendo, vendiendo, o proporcionado un arma de fuego (verificado por un empleado del distrito). Sin embargo, la posesión de un arma de imitación, como definida en el Código de Educación 48900(m), no deberá ser considerado como una ofensa requiriendo la recomendación obligatoria para la expulsión y la expulsión obligatoria. Empuñando un Cuchillo [E.C. 48915(c)(2)] Empuñando un cuchillo en contra de otra persona. Vendiendo una Sustancia Controlada [E.C. 48915(c)(3)] Ilegalmente vendiendo una sustancia controlada. Asalto o Lesión Sexual [E.C. 48915(c)(4)] Cometiendo o intentando cometer asalto sexual o cometiendo lesión sexual, como es definido en el Código de Educación 48900 (n). Posesión de un Explosivo [E.C. 48915(c)(5)] Para todos otros actos, y la conducta de un estudiante quién es sujeto a disciplina bajo el Código de Educación, 48900 a 48900.7 y por las cuales no están enlistadas o dirigidas bajo el Código de Educación, 48915(a) o 48915(c), un estudiante puede ser recomendado para la expulsión donde otros métodos de corrección no hayan sido efectivos o han fracasado repetidamente en remediar la conducta del estudiante, o por debido a la naturaleza de la violación por la conducta del estudiante, la presencia del studiante continúa causando peligro a la seguridad física del estudiante y de otros. [E.C. 48915(b) y 48915(e)] CÓDIGOS DE EDUCACIÓN RELACIONADOS A LA DISCIPLINA La siguiente tabla identifica las consecuencias en el Código de Educación que puedan aplicar. La mayoría de las violaciones tiene una variedad de consecuencias disciplinarias en el sistema educacional. Algunas consecuencias pueden ocurrir simultáneamente. Asimismo, ciertas violaciones coinciden con el Código Penal de California y pueden tener consecuencias con los sistemas de la corte juvenil/adulta. 49 Suspensión Alternativa 1. Expulsión Obligatoria {E.C. 48915(c)} Suspensión Expulsión (1) Posesión, vendiendo, o proporcionando un arma de fuego. Sin embargo, la posesión de un arma de fuego de imitación, como es definido en el Código de Educación 48900(m), no deberá ser considerada como una ofensa requiriendo la recomendación obligatoria de la expulsión y la expulsión obligatoria. (2) Empuñando un cuchillo. (3) Vendiendo ilegalmente una droga/substancia controlada. (4) Cometiendo o intentando cometer un asalto o lesión sexual. (5) Posesión de un explosivo. 2. Recomendación Obligatoria para Expulsión {E.C. 48915(a)} A menos de que el Superintendente, el asignado del Superintendente, el director, o el asignado del director determine que la expulsión no deba ser recomendada bajo las circunstancias o que otro método alternativo de corrección podría mejorar la conducta. Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión (1) Causando daño físico serio a otra persona, excepto en defensa propia. (2) Posesión de un cuchillo u otro objeto peligroso de uso no razonable al estudiante. (3) Posesión ilegal de cualquier droga con la excepción de (1) la primera ofensa de la posesión de no más de una onza de mariguana, o (2) de la posesión de medicamentos comprados a la venta libre para el uso del estudiante u otro medicamento recetado por el doctor para el uso del estudiante. (4) Robo o extorsión. (5) Asalto o lesión a un empleado del distrito. Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Expulsión (1) Posesión, venta, o proporcionando armas (cuchillo, pistola, objetos afilados, garrote o un objeto que puede conducir daño) o explosivo. (2) Explosivos, uso o posesión. 3. Actos de Violencia {E.C. 48900(a)} (1) Causó, intentó causar, o amenazó a causar daño físico a otra persona. (2) Usó fuerza o violencia a propósito en contra de otra persona. Suspensión Alternativa 4. Armas y Objetos Peligrosos {E.C. 48900(b)} 50 Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión (1) Dirigidos a compañeros. (2) Dirigidos al personal escolar. Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión 5. Drogas y Alcohol {E.C. 48900(c)} (1) Posesión, uso, venta, o proporcionando, o estar bajo la influencia de alcohol, sustancias controladas o un tóxico. 6. Venta de Drogas y Alcohol “Parecidas” {E.C. 48900(d)} Suspensión Alternativa Ofreciendo, haciendo arreglos y/o negociar a vender drogas, alcohol o cualquier toxico y después sustituirlas a una sustancia parecida con la intención de representar drogas, alcohol, o un tóxico. Suspensión Alternativa 7. Robo o Extorsión {E.C. 48900(e)} Cometió o intentó a cometer robo o extorsión. 8. Daño a Propiedad {E.C. 48900(f)} Causó o intentó a causar daño a propiedad escolar o privada. 9. Hurto o Robando {E.C. 48900(g)} Robando, o intentando a robar propiedad escolar o privada. 10. Tabaco {E.C. 48900(h)} Poseyó o usó productos de tabaco o nicotina. 11. Profanidad, Actos Obscenos, Vulgaridad {E.C. 48900(i)} 12. Parafernalia de Droga {E.C. 48900(j)} Poseyó, ofreció, hizo arreglos, o negoció vender parafernalia de drogas. 51 13. Desafío Terco o Interrupción de Actividades Escolares {E.C. 48900(k)(1)} Nota: Con la excepción de la suspensión en el salón de clase impuesto por el maestro bajo el Código de Educación 48910, ningún estudiante matriculado en el jardín de niños hasta el tercer grado puede ser suspendido por la violación del Código de Educación 48900 9k) (1). Asimismo, ningún estudiante matriculado en el jardín de niños hasta el grado doceavo, independientemente de su edad, puede ser recomendado para la expulsión por la violación del Código de Educación 48900 9k) (1). [E.C. 48900 (k) (2). Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión (1) Interrumpiendo actividades escolares. (2) Fracasando en seguir direcciones de la autoridad válida del personal escolar, incluyendo supervisores, maestros, oficiales escolares, y otro personal encargado de realizar sus responsabilidades. (3) Fracasar en seguir las reglas escolares. (4) Fracasar en seguir las reglas o instrucciones del personal o maestros. (5) Fracasar en seguir el código de conducta de pasajeros, camión escolar. Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Expulsión 14. Posesión de Propiedad Privada {E.C. 48900(l)} Con conocimiento recibió propiedad escolar o propiedad privada robada. 15. Imitación Arma de Fuego {E.C. 48900(m)} Suspensión Alternativa Posesión de una imitación de arma de fuego que es sustancialmente parecida en propiedades físicas al arma real que dirige a una persona en concluir que la replica es un arma de fuego. Suspensión Alternativa 16. Asalto Sexual o Lesión Sexual {E.C. 48900(n)} Cometió o intentó a cometer asalto o lesión sexual. 17. Acoso a un Estudiante Testigo {E.C. 48900(o)} Acosó, amenazó, o intimidó a un estudiante que es un testigo en un procedimiento disciplinario con el propósito de intimidar o de revancha. 18. Prescripción Droga Soma {E.C. 48900(p)} Ofreció ilegalmente, hizo arreglos a vender, negoció a vender, o vendió la prescripción de droga Soma. 19. Amedrantar {E.C. 48900(q)} Participó o intentó participar en amedrantar. 20. Provocando/Incitando o Cometiendo un Acto de Intimidación Vía Electrónica (Bullying) {E.C. 48900(r)} Participó en un acto de provocación, incluyendo pero no limitado a, cometiendo o incitando un acto vía electrónica, dirigida específicamente a un estudiante. 52 Suspensión Alternativa Expulsión 21. Ayudó o Fue Cómplice a Infligir Daño Físico {E.C. 48900(t)} Ayudó o fue cómplice en infligir, o intentó infligir daño físico a otro estudiante. 22. Acoso Sexual {E.C. 48900.2} Acoso sexual prohibido incluye, pero no está limitado a, avances sexuales desagradables, petición de favores sexuales, y otros verbales, visuales, o conducta física de naturaleza sexual. Aplica a grados 4-12. 23. Actos de Violencia de Odio {E.C. 48900.3} Los estudiantes de grados 4-12 pueden ser suspendidos o recomendados a ser expulsados por causar, amenazar, o intentar a causar, o por participar en un acto de violencia de odio definida como la interferencia deliberada de, o amenazando la persona de una persona, o los derechos de propiedad debido a raza, etnicidad, origen nacional, religión, incapacidad, u orientación sexual. Dialogo que amenaza con violencia, cuando el perpetrador tiene la apariencia en llevar a cabo la amenaza, puede ser considerado como un acto de violencia de odio. 24. Otro Acoso {E.C. 48900.4} Los estudiantes de 4-12 grado pueden ser suspendidos o recomendados a ser expulsados por participar intencionalmente en acoso, amenazas, o intimidación en contra de un estudiante o grupo de estudiantes cuando el acoso es severo, y penetrante e interrumpe clases, o crea desorden o un ambiente educacional hostil. 25. Amenazas Terroristas {E.C. 48900.7} Haciendo amenazas terroristas en contra de oficiales escolares y/o propiedad. 26a. Asistencia Escolar – Faltando a Clases {E.C. 48260} Ausente de la escuela sin una excusa válida. 26b. Asistencia Escolar - Faltando a Clases Repetidamente {E.C. 48261} Ausente de la escuela por más de un día sin una excusa válida. 26c. Asistencia Escolar – Faltando a clases Habitualmente {E.C. 48262} Cualquier estudiante que falta a la escuela tres días o más por año escolar. Los estudiantes que faltan habitualmente pueden ser referidos a la Mesa Directiva de Revisión de Asistencia Escolar. Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Expulsión Suspensión Alternativa Suspensión Alternativa Prohibición de la Posesión y el Uso de Tabaco y Productos de Nicotina La Norma del Distrito y del Código de Educación prohíbe la posesión, el uso, la fabricación, la distribución, o el dispensario de los productos de tabaco y nicotina en la escuela o durante las actividades escolares. El distrito define “los productos de tabaco y nicotina” como cigarros encendidos o no encendidos, puros, pipas u otros productos o materiales, cualquier producto de tabaco sin la producción de humo, y cigarros electrónicos. “Cigarros electrónicos” 53 son definidos como aquellos productos operados por baterías o productos electrónicos diseñados en producir nicotina, sabores, y otros químicos transformando las sustancias en vapor que es inhalado por el usuario, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, aparatos electrónicos de vapor, vaporizadores personales, aparatos digitales de vapor, sistemas de transmisión de nicotina, y narguile o pipa de agua. Los estudiantes determinados que hayan usado o tengan posesión de productos de tabaco o nicotina en la escuela o en actividades escolares pueden ser sometidos bajo la disciplina del Distrito, Código de Educación 48900(h), y/u otras leyes correspondientes. Los estudiantes determinados que hayan usado o tengan posesión de productos de tabaco o nicotina en la escuela o en actividades escolares, estudiantes que puedan usar y/o consumir productos de tabaco o nicotina, incluyendo pero no limitado a “cigarros electrónicos” como es definido anteriormente, pero que los productos no contengan tabaco, nicotina, u cualquier otra sustancia controlada, pueden ser sometidos a la acción de disciplina bajo la norma del Distrito, Código de Educación 48900(k) (1), y/u otras leyes correspondientes. [E.C. 48901] Item 2: Prohibition of Discrimination or Harassment and Related Complaint Procedures Instructions: Add or replace in your School Handbook using the exact title. Place insert in its entirety and without modification. If you currently have no section with this title or only a section that is entitled “Sexual Harassment,” the following is to be used. PROHIBICIÓN DE LA DISCRIMINACIÓN, AMEDRANTAR/ACOSO, INTIMIDACIÓN Y AMENAZA (BULLYING) Y PROCEDIMIENTOS RELACIONADOS A QUEJAS Los programas y actividades del distrito deberán ser libres de discriminación incluyendo amedrantar/acoso, intimidación y amenazas (bullying) basadas en la percepción de la incapacidad del estudiante actual o percibida de las características del género, identificación del género, expresión del género, nacionalidad, raza, etnicidad, color, descendencia, religión, orientación sexual, edad, estado marital o estado marital de los padres, o la asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características. El distrito tiene la norma de no discriminación de acuerdo a la ley federal y del Título IX, y así mismo prohíbe el acoso sexual de parte o por uno de los estudiantes, o por cualquier persona en o del distrito. Información más detallada sobre la prohibición de la discriminación, amedrantar/acoso, intimidación y amenaza (bullying), o la prohibición en contra del acoso sexual se encuentra en el Manual de Padre y Estudiante y está disponible en el sitio electrónico del distrito. Los padres, estudiantes y personal deben reportar inmediatamente incidentes alegando discriminación, amedrantar, intimidación, amenazas (bullying), o acoso sexual al director o su asignado. Los padres, estudiantes y guardianes o cualquier otro individuo que tengan preguntas o preocupaciones, o quién desea hacer una queja, se les anima fuertemente en comunicarse primero con el director o su asignado, pero si sus preocupaciones no son resueltas, usted puede comunicarse con el Superintendente Asociado de Recursos Humanos, al (916) 686-7795, para cuestiones sobre una posible queja o preocupación sobre un empleado del distrito. Usted puede comunicarse con el Superintendente Asociado de Educación Pre-K6, al (916) 686-7704 sobre una queja posible o preocupación relacionada a un estudiante Pre-K-6 (o estudiantes); y usted se puede comunicar con el Superintendente Asociado de Educación Secundaria al (916) 686-7706 para cuestiones o preocupaciones relacionadas a un estudiante (o estudiantes) en grados 54 7-12. Nadie debe tomar represalias en contra de nadie por reportar cualquier incidente de una discriminación alegada o acoso, amedranto/acoso, y la identidad de los demandantes serán mantenidos confidenciales hasta el momento práctico en el curso de la investigación de los incidentes de la discriminación alegada, amedranto/acoso, e intimidación/amenaza (bullying), o acoso sexual. De acuerdo al Código de Educación de California 221.5, un estudiante deberá ser permitido a participar en programas y actividades escolares segregadas, incluyendo equipos y competencias atléticas, y el uso de facilidades consistentes con la identidad de su género, independientemente del género enumerado en el expediente escolar del estudiante. Dudas sobre estos derechos precedentes deberán ser dirigidas a su director/a o sub director/a. Item 3: Uniform Complaint Procedures Instructions: Replace the section of your handbook entitled Uniform Complaint Procedures with the following language. If your School Handbook currently does not have this section, it must be added. PROCEDIMIENTOS UNIFORMES DE QUEJAS* El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Elk Grove tiene la responsabilidad primaria de asegurar el cumplimiento de las leyes y regulaciones estatales y federales, y ha establecido procedimientos para dirigir alegaciones de discriminación ilegal, acoso, intimidación, y amenazas (bullying), quejas alegando la violación de las leyes estatales o federales que gobiernan los programas educacionales, y quejas alegando el fracaso del distrito en obedecer la prohibición en contra de estudiantes requeridos a pagar cuotas, depósitos, u otros cargos para su participación en actividades educacionales. El distrito usará los procedimientos uniformes de quejas para resolver cualquier queja alegando la discriminación, el acoso, intimidación o amenazas (bullying) ilegal en los programas y actividades del distrito basadas en la percepción actual o percibida de las características de raza o etnicidad, color, descendencia, nacionalidad, origen de nacionalidad, identificación de grupo étnico, edad, religión, estado marital o estado marital de los padres, incapacidad física o mental, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identificación del género, expresión del género o información genética, o cualquier otra característica identificada en el Código de Educación 200 o 220, Código Penal 422.55 o el Código de Gobierno 11135, o basado en la asociación con una persona o un grupo con una o más de estas características actuales o percibidas. Los procedimientos uniformes de quejas deberán ser usados para dirigir cualquier queja alegando el fracaso del distrito en obedecer la prohibición en contra de estudiantes requeridos a pagar cuotas, depósitos u otros cargos para su participación en actividades educacionales, los requisitos para el desarrollo y la adopción de un plan de seguridad escolar, y las leyes federales y/o estatales en los programas educativos para adultos, programas consolidados categóricos de apoyo, educación migrante, programas de carrera técnica y educación técnica y entrenamiento, programas de desarrollo y cuidado infantil, programas de nutrición para niños, y programas de educación especial, educación para niños desamparados, servicios de jóvenes de crianza, e incumplimiento con el plan de control local de responsabilidad, (LCAP). 55 Información más detallada sobre los Procedimientos Uniformes de Quejas, incluyendo el periodo de tiempo en el cual las quejas deben resolverse y el proceso de apelación de quejas, se encuentra en el Manual de Padre y Estudiante del distrito. Si usted tiene dudas sobre los Procedimientos Uniformes de Quejas, usted se puede comunicar con el Especialista Legal de Recursos Humanos al (916) 686-7795. 56 DISCIPLINE POLICY CONTRACT Dear Parents/Guardians: At Sierra Enterprise School, we want to maintain a positive and safe environment that supports an atmosphere of learning. Please go over this policy carefully with your child. I have read and discussed the Behavior Discipline Policy of Sierra Enterprise School. Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________________ Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________ __________________________________ Thank you for discussing these rules with your children. Sincerely, Patricia Hecht Principal A copy of this contract will be sent home for the signature of you and your child. Please return to your child’s teacher by the end of the first week of school. 57 STUDENT PROGRAMS ACCELERATED/G.A.T.E. (GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION) PROGRAM The GATE/Accelerated Program at Sierra Enterprise is currently offered through accelerated learning in the student’s classroom. Identified students participate in activities with other students that are problem solving and provide a more in-depth understanding of issues and content areas. G.A.T.E. and accelerated students will be strongly encouraged to participate in two district sponsored competitions. ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS Learning can be fun when children participate in academic competitions. We encourage our students to compete in district, city and county competitions. There are a variety of competitions such as the Spelling Bee, Science Fair and writing contests. Please encourage your child to demonstrate his or her strength and build confidence in their academic areas as a participant in these opportunities. HONOR ROLL Each trimester students in Fourth through Sixth Grades can achieve Principal's List by receiving ALL A's (4.0 academic achievement in the academic areas. Effort and behavior are not computed for eligibility. Students in Fourth through Sixth Grades can receive Honor Roll status each trimester by receiving only A's, B's, and C's (No D's or F's) (3.0 to 3.499 academic achievement) in the academic areas. Effort and behavior are not computed for eligibility. EGUSD Honor roll will recognize students receiving a 3.5 or above. LSH (LANGUAGE, SPEECH, HEARING) The speech and language specialist screens all children referred by teachers or parents. In addition to working with children who need speech or language therapy, the specialist assists teachers with students whose primary communication disability may be in the auditory comprehension or processing areas. All testing and evaluations are individualized and begun only with prior parental consent. LEARNING CENTER The Learning Center provides instruction and services to students who have been identified by the Student Study Team. To qualify, these students must exhibit learning disabilities in one or more of the academic skills and/or psychomotor areas. The instructional plans based upon individual testing/evaluation and committee input are reviewed yearly or more often with the parent(s) and staff to ensure that the goals are appropriate and that maximum progress is being made. The main goal is to make the progress necessary for the student to return full time to the regular classroom. Additional students may be served through our intervention programs. These students are recommended by their teachers and receive supplementary support in reading and math through our resource programs on campus. 58 SIP (SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) Designed to meet the special needs of all students in the school, this state-funded program will focus on improving curriculum, teaching strategies and learning environment. The School Site Council, made up of the principal, staff and parents, will meet regularly to be involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of school programs. STUDENT STUDY TEAM The goal of the Student Study Team is for every child to succeed to his/her potential in the regular classroom. The Student Study Team meets at teacher request to review students experiencing academic or behavioral difficulties in the classroom. The team consists of the parent, principal, referring classroom teacher, regular classroom teachers, LSH specialist, resource specialist, and school psychologist. The team discusses previous school experiences, strengths, concerns and modifications tried. The team recommends additional modifications to be tried and available support services. When appropriate, referrals are made for assessments to determine special education eligibility. D. SCHOOL CURRICULUM READING/LANGUAGE ARTS The reading language arts program involves the teaching of reading, writing, listening, speaking, spelling, and grammar. Student skills in one area will provide the foundation and support for learning in every other area. Our language arts program is based upon goals and objectives for reading, writing, listening, speaking, spelling, and grammar for every grade level. The grade level goals and objectives also reflect the most current research in how children learn to read and write and are aligned with the California Department of Education State Frameworks, the California Standards Test, and the district standards and benchmarks. Teachers use a variety of materials as they help children to achieve these learning goals and objectives. These materials will include the Open Court Reading Program literary readers at the K-6 level, and supporting literature books from the Elementary Recommended Reading List, library books, films, computer programs, etc. How teachers use these materials will depend upon the learning needs of your children. We also provide small group instruction in reading for identified students needing additional reading support. In addition, certificated teachers provide small group "guided reading" instruction daily in primary classrooms. Remedial reading and math instruction is provided as needed through various services. 59 MATHEMATICS The district math curriculum is taught through Scott Foresman-California Mathematics. curriculum emphasizes: This The Mathematics Standards The importance of a balanced mathematics curriculum Addresses the needs of all learners Highlights the importance of mathematical reasoning Stresses the importance of frequently assessing towards achieving the standards Provides guidelines for effective instruction derived from reliable research PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education instruction consists of a program providing for student participation in psychomotor activities, physical fitness, individual games and group games. Good sportsmanship and positive attitude are stressed throughout the year. Students in fifth grade will participate in the state mandated Physical Best Fitness test. SCIENCE The State Framework for Science is taught through the "Discover the Wonder" series in grades K-3, “Science” in grades 4-5, and "Earth Science" in grade 6. Frequently taught topics including weather, plants, animals, the human body, space, geology, ecology and energy are treated in appropriate depth at each grade level. Classroom hands-on activities allow students to discover for themselves important concepts developed in the text. SOCIAL STUDIES The Harcourt Brace Social Studies program grade K-5 and Holt, grade 6 series forms the basis for the school's social studies curriculum. In primary grades, families, neighborhoods and communities are studied. Fourth grade focuses on California-past and present. Fifth grade studies the United States and its neighbors, while sixth graders focus on Ancient World History. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Students are involved in music and art in two ways. Throughout the year teachers incorporate music and art into their subject areas. COMPUTERS AND LIBRARY All students receive library and computer instruction. Students are taught library reference skills and have the opportunity to check out books each week. Sierra Enterprise has a fully equipped computer lab, as well as computers/chromebooks in each classroom. We are committed to utilizing technology as a tool to improve learning, teaching, and organizational effectiveness. Information and communication technologies are essential tools for constantly improving our curriculum, instructional methods, and assessment in order to achieve academic excellence. Through the systematic integration of technology, our students will become: High quality producers Autonomous learners Critical thinkers, collaborative workers, effective communicators Action researchers 60 HOMEWORK POLICY Homework policy at Sierra Enterprise is considered an integral and meaningful part of the entire school program. It is therefore our intent to provide a general homework policy for the school. Timely completion of homework is important. Beginning in the third grade and increasing through the sixth grade, turning homework in on time takes on increasing significance. This policy aligns with our District homework policy. Definition: Homework is defined as subject-related assignments by a teacher which will require time and effort outside of the regular classroom for successful completion. Purpose: Among the purposes of homework are: * to reinforce concepts already taught in class. * to provide additional independent practice of concepts taught in class. * to promote student responsibility and independence. * to be used for extending and enriching concepts. * to help strengthen skills. * to promote parental awareness of schoolwork. Homework will be assigned on a Monday through Thursday basis, generally speaking. Homework assignments will be considered in determining a student’s grade. No late work is accepted in the 5th and 6th grades except for absences. Student Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the student to: * note and understand the homework assignment * complete homework and return it to school on the required day * obtain homework after an absence * know homework assigned and be responsible for its return to class * obtain materials needed to complete homework Parent Responsibility: It is the responsibility of parents to: * * * * provide a regular time and place to do homework help provide materials to accomplish the homework (pencils, paper etc.) limit the amount of TV and other activities before homework is done communicate with the teacher when homework seems to be overloading the student, frustrating the student, or there is some reason why homework cannot be finished on a particular night * read with or to the student at least 15 minutes per night * monitor homework and assist when appropriate 61 Parents’ Right to Know: The Elk Grove Unified School District is very proud of the performance of students in our schools, and we commend you, the parents, for your excellent support of academic achievement. A new Federal law, “No Child Left Behind,” requires that parents, upon request, should be informed about the qualifications of their children’s teachers. As a parent, you have the right to request the following information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher: 1. The college degree major of your child’s teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held. 2. Whether the State of California has licensed or qualified your child’s teacher for the grade level and subjects taught. 3. Whether your child’s teacher is teaching with an emergency credential. 4. Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications. Information about your teacher’s qualifications can be obtained by requesting it (in writing) from the school office. 62 Welcome to Sierra Enterprise Elementary School o Soaring to Success! Please subscribe to our school website: http://blogs.egusd.net/sierraenterprise/ 63