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STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK 2013-2014 Union House Elementary School Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve. -John Wooden
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STUDENT/PARENT
HANDBOOK
2013-2014
Union House Elementary School
Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve.
-John Wooden
Dear Students and Families, Welcome to Union House Elementary School! We are proud and excited to be working with such wonderful staff members, students, and parents. We are looking forward to serving you and your children this school year. This handbook has been developed to provide the information that you need to know to be a successful part of the Union House school community. After reading and discussing the information in this handbook, please sign the forms on the last pages and return them to your child’s classroom teacher. Our goal is to provide you a successful experience this school year. We are confident that Union House Elementary will continue to be a school of high academics, high expectations, high energy in which your child can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. We continue to look forward to building our relationship with the Union House community. We are very much aware of the importance of your support, and know that we can only achieve our expectations through our cooperation, communication, and teamwork. If this is your first year as part of the Union House family we welcome you to the family and are happy to have you join us in this wonderful journey through elementary school! Union House is more than just a place to work or send your children to school, but a place that is dedicated to the success of all. We look forward to an outstanding year! Thank you, The Union House Elementary School Staff
Union House Elementary
7850 Deer Creek Drive
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 424-9201
Fax (916) 424-3510
Dorothy Stoppelmann, Principal
Sandra Brown, Vice Principal
Raquel Manning, APC
Mission Statement of the Elk Grove Unified School District
Elk Grove Unified School District will provide a learning community that challenges ALL students
to realize their greatest potential.
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
Supporting continuous improvement of instruction Building strong relationships Finding solutions
3. High expectations for learning for all students and staff
Instructional excellence Safe, peaceful, and healthy environment Enriched learning atmosphere Collaboration with diverse communities and families
Our Pledge to you: The staff at Union House Elementary School is committed to providing
a rigorous educational program in which all students will be supported
academically, socially, and emotionally. Our efforts are focused on
providing a learning community that draws upon individual differences
and promotes lifelong learning for all of our students so that they may
become contributing, responsible citizens.
District Administration School Site Administration Dr. Steven M. Ladd Dorothy Stoppelmann Superintendent Principal
Donna Cherry Sandra Brown Associate Superintendent Vice Principal PreK – 6 Education
Bob Roe
Director Academic Program Coordinator (ACT2) PreK – 6 Education Raquel Manning
Fawzia Keval Board of Education
Director Carmine S. Forcina
PreK – 6 Education Jeanette J. Amavisca Priscilla S. Cox Steve Ly Chet Madison, Sr. Anthony “Tony” Perez Bobbie Singh-Allen
School Office District Office Phone: 916-424-9201 Phone: 916-686-7700
Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Transportation Phone: 916-686-7733
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Instructional Staff 5
Support Staff 6
School Calendar/District Parent Handbook 7
2013-2014 Bell Schedule 8
School Programs 10-11
School Information and Procedures 12-18
Student Responsibilities 19-25
Discipline Policy 26-31
Title I School Parental Involvement Policy 32-39
School Parent Compact 45
Verification Of Handbook Discussion 46
Instructional Staff
T-Kinder Teresa Hansen
Kindergarten Fourth Grade Melissa Marshall AM Michele Schmeh Julie Pressey PM Elizabeth Murphy Renee Aldag AM Seleana Ahlgren Patty Brooks PM Katie Hedrick Barbara Jackson PM Mark Fitzpatrick
First Grade Fifth Grade Cindy Kubota Dawn Akuna Evelyn Hull Tara Anderson Denise Day Julie Austin Julie Richman Ernest Zarate Heidi Lopez
Second Grade Sixth Grade Debbie Bolce Cerron Wilkins Victoria Bernatchy Nalina Reddy Marcia Okpala Janice Scheeler Juliet Rice LaTonia Simon Christine Harbison Blossom Gaviola Amber Dill
Third Grade SDC/ED
Debbie Pascoa Meghan O’Donnell
Allyson Farnsworth
Doncella Logan Jackie Sava Bethany Hancock/Maggie Jones
Speech/Language Learning Center Dinah Malkin Praveen Reddy Patricia Wong
Preschool Susan Si
Support Staff
Administration Office Staff Dorothy Stoppelmann, Principal Deborah Triplett, Secretary Sandra Brown, Vice Principal Sheryl Haynes, Office Assistant Raquel Manning, Ac. Program Coordinator (ACT2) Eyanna Harrison, Part-time SOA
Custodial Food Services John Flores, Lead Lata Saleshini, Lead Jing Yu Stephanie Knight Jeffrey Cowen Ana Sandoval
Nurse Barbara Nahorney ACT 2 Staff
Carmelita Gauthier Para-Educators
Mai Xiong Sharon Conedy Shirley Mims Midge Cedeno Valery Tarver Lesley Fong Toua Her Gordon Green Desiree Moya Elizabeth Demps, ED/SDC Rebecca Phu Desiree Moya, ED/SDC Majia Velasquez TBA, Pre-K
School Calendar
Union House follows a modified traditional schedule. Please consult the
EGUSD 2013-2014 School Year Calendar. Each family will be provided
a copy of EGUSD school calendar in which the modified schedule is
indicated in orange. Below are some important holidays and highlights
for families to note on their own personal calendars.
Holidays and Highlights
August 15, First Day of School
Sept. 2, Labor Day Nov. 11, Veteran's Day
Nov. 25-29 Thanksgiving Break Dec. 16 - Jan. 6, Winter Break
Jan. 20, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Feb. 10, Lincoln's Birthday Feb. 17, Washington's Birthday April 14 – April 18, Spring Break
May 26, Memorial Day June 13, Last Day of School
District Parent Handbook 2013-2014
The Elk Grove Unified School District’s 2013-2014 Parent Handbook has been distributed to all households in the district. This handbook
contains information related to district practices and procedures. If you have not received your copy or have misplaced it, please call us.
AUGUST 2013 THRU JUNE 2014
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE SCHOOL SCHEDULE AM RECESS
Grades 1-6 8:05 – 2:15 Grades 1st & 4
th 10:00 – 10:15
Kindergarten (A.M.) 8:00 – 11:20 Grades 2nd
& 5th
10:20 – 10:35
Kindergarten (P.M.) 11:00 - 2:20 Grades 3rd
& 6th
10:40 – 10:55
Transitional Kindergarten (A.M.) 8:00 – 11:20
LUNCH SCHEDULE
GRADE LUNCH LUNCH RECESS 1st 11:00-11:20 11:20-11:40
4th 11:20-11:40 11:00-11:20
2nd 11:45-12:05 12:05-12:25
5th 12:05-12:25 11:45-12:05
3rd 12:30-12:50 12:50-1:10
6th 12:50-1:10 12:30-12:50
On the play yard, students all freeze, squat down, and stop talking when the first whistle blows. When the second
whistle blows, students are to walk to their class line.
MINIMUM DAY CLASS SCHEDULE
Grades 1-6 8:05 – 12:30
All Kindergarten 8:00 – 11:20
MINIMUM DAY LUNCH SCHEDULE
GRADE LUNCH LUNCH RECESS AM RECESS
1st & 4
th 10:40 - 10:55 10:55 - 11:10 10:00 – 10:10
2nd
& 5th
11:10 - 11:25 11:25 - 11:40 10:15 – 10:25
3rd
& 6th
11:40 - 11:55 11:55 - 12:10 10:30 – 10:40
RAINY DAY LUNCH SCHEDULE
Students who arrive at 7:30 a.m. go directly to the Cafeteria
GRADE LUNCH Teachers open classroom
1st & 4
th 11:00 – 11:30 doors to students by 7:50 am
2nd
& 5th
11:45 – 12:15
3rd
& 6th
12:30 – 1:00
Teachers will drop off their students at the cafeteria, and pick up their class at the end of their lunchtime.
On rainy days, a movie or another activity will be provided for students while they are in the cafeteria.
Teachers should make arrangements with their team, or with an administrator, for a release time before
lunch.
ACT 2 SCHEDULES
Grades 1-6 2:15 – 6:00 Students must attend at least 3 hours of Act 2 each day. Student will need to be pick-up in the front office by Adult. (must be at
least 18 years old).
Minimum Day Schedule Grades 1-6 12:30 – 6:00
Preschool Schedule
AM Class 8:30-12:00
PM Class 12:30-3:30
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Student Success Team (SST) Students are most successful when there is a strong collaboration and partnership between home and school. Based on our shared responsibility, the SST meets at school to explore possibilities and strategies that will best meet the educational needs of your child. Other members of the team may include support staff such as: a nurse, school psychologist, school administrator, and a meeting facilitator. Students are typically referred by the classroom teacher due to a concern for a student whose learning, behavior or emotional needs are not being met under existing circumstances. Prior to the first formal SST meeting teachers have implemented modifications that enhance the learning for students. A modification may be as simple as a change in seating location, a daily assignment sheet, or an increase in the use of visual teaching aids. Sometimes a simple change can make a big difference for a student.
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Teachers, parents or administrators recommend student based on academic performance and the results of CST scores. Parents are notified of the recommendation for assessment and a form must be signed and returned before the test can be administered. When students qualify for GATE, parents are notified in writing. In addition to meeting the needs of our accelerated students in the regular classroom, our ACT2/Extended Day programs offer acceleration for those who qualify.
Health – Nursing Services The Nursing Services at Union House are administered by a qualified school nurse who provides the following services: vision and hearing screening, updating medical information, keeping appropriate records for each student, and providing nutritional and dental health education.
Parent, Teacher Organization (PTO) All Union House parents/guardians are encouraged to join the Parent-Teacher Organization. The PTO focuses on building school-to-home communication through presentations which will be offered during their meetings. As in previous years, the PTO also organizes fundraising and special family activities to benefit the school’s assembly programs.
School Site Council The School Site Council is a decision-making group of parents and school staff, which has for its major responsibility the development, implementation, and evaluation of the School Plan To Achieve Bold Goals. The committee also oversees a budget each year that provides enhancements to the standard school budget. The School Site Council elections are held every school year.
Special Education – Resource Specialist Our Learning Center staff collaborates with the general education classroom teachers to support students who have been identified with a specific learning disability or other disabilities that may impair their ability to perform in the general classroom. Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) are developed by a team, including parents, teachers, administration, school psychologist, and special education staff, in order to best serve students’ needs in the least restrictive environment.
Special Education – Speech and Language Specialist The Speech program at Union House is a Special Education service for students who qualify based on need. When a referral is received, a request for assessment is submitted and one of our designated specialists will schedule an assessment at Union House. Based on test results a recommendation is presented at a meeting in which teacher, parents, administration, and other specialists will collaborate on an appropriate placement. Speech therapy may include remediation of any of the following disorders: articulation (sound production), language (receptive and expressive), voice and fluency (stuttering). Once diagnosed, the Speech and Language Specialist collaborates with the general education teacher on how best to serve the needs of each individual student.
Title I Our Title I program is school-wide federally funded program designed to improve the academic performance of all of our students. Title I funding has made it possible for us to provide a Science Resource Teacher for our students in grades 4-6. Our Title I funding also allows us to offer other academic assistance through Extended Day programs, Intersession, as well as academic supports during the regular school day through additional materials as well as intervention personnel.
ACT 2
ACT 2 is our after school program which provides Union House students a structured, safe, and supportive environment to complete homework, sharpen skills in the area of English Language Arts and Math as well as enjoying numerous enrichment activities. ACT 2 is funded through an ASES grant from the State of California which is designed to offer students opportunities to experience academic and social success while providing them a safe educational place during the after school hours. For more information, contact our front office.
Computer Technology Technology is an important part of the Union House Elementary curriculum. Students, at all grade levels, participate in technology based activities that are integrated into the total elementary curriculum and reinforce learning while students gain technological awareness. From kindergarten onward, students use technology to access, analyze, and present information and to master basic skills. Technology integration includes the use of internet research tools, multimedia presentation tools such as Kid Pix, Power Point, digital imagery, as well as enrichment and remediation in all subject areas.
SCHOOL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
Accidents or Illness If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, s/he will receive aid and assistance from the office staff. Children cannot come to school with a fever or a contagious rash. In fact, children should stay home one more days after the fever subsides to decrease the risk of a reoccurrence of an illness. While it is important for students to return as soon as possible following an illness, they should not return too soon. If a student is not well enough to go outdoors at recesses, he/she should not be in school. If it is determined that your child should go home and/or receive additional professional attention, you will be notified immediately. If an injury is considered a serious one, a parent is contacted immediately for advice and to inform him/her of the injury. If a parent cannot be reached, then an emergency contact person is called. If the emergency person is not available, the principal will make a decision as to how the situation should be resolved. This can include calling an ambulance or taking them to the Emergency Room. However, medical treatment will not be given without parent permission unless in cases of an extreme emergency. PARENTS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT ALL “EMERGENCY CARD” INFORMATION IS ACCURATE AND CURRENT. Please call the office when you have a change in your work, cell, or home phone numbers.
Prescription and Non-prescription Medicine The following information is designed to help you and your child comply with State Law, District Policy and procedures in relation to the Administration of Medication at school. Below is listed Education Code 49423. It sets forth procedures, which must be followed if school staff is to accept the responsibility for administration of medication: 1. Not withstanding the provision of Section 49422, any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, medication prescribed for him by a physician, may be assisted by the school nurse or other designated school personnel if the school receives a written statement from such physician detailing the method and amount, from the parent or guardian of the pupil indicating the desire that the school district assist the pupil in the matters set forth in the physician’s statement. (E.C. 49423). 2. Students requiring medications at school shall be identified to the school by parent or guardians and/or physician. Students observed by school personnel administering unauthorized medications to themselves will be reported to their parent/guardians. (A.R. 4141.21 a).
3. No medication (prescription or non-prescription) will be dispensed to students or allowed on the school site without the appropriate form being completed and on file in the school office. (copies of the authorization for the Administration of Medication by School Personnel forms by be obtained in the front office)
4. All student medication must be in the original container, clearly labeled with the student’s name and will be kept securely locked in the school office. Students may not carry medication on their person, although exception may be made for students who need medication for
potentially life threatening conditions. Such exceptions require physician, parent and principal authorization.
5. Parents are requested to provide written verification from the physician to the principal of the school the pupil attends, or the school nurse, of any change in the medication or dosage.
6. The authorization form for the Administration of Medication by School Personnel is available in the school office.
7. The Authorization of the Administration of Medication by School Personnel must be updated annually or whenever changes are made in the treatment plan.
Student Accident Insurance The school district assumes no liability for accidents to students at school (E.C. 49472,
49471, 48980) and the district does not provide medical insurance for individual
students. However, you may purchase student accident insurance if you wish to do
so. The insurance provides coverage for your child while on school grounds or in school
building during the time your child is required to be there during a regular school day
while being transported by the district to and from school or other place of instruction;
or while at any other place as an incident to school-sponsored activities and while being
transported to, from and between such places.
Markel will no longer be providing application packets. Applications will ONLY be
accepted online at the following link, http://markel.sevencorners.com or by phone:
(877) 444-5014.
For further information: http://www.egusd.net/riskmanagement/Info-SAR.html#SAI
Parent Meeting Guidelines CA Education Code 51101 and Board Policy 5020
Parents and/or guardians have the right, as supportive and respectful partners in the education of their
child, to be informed by the school, and to participate in the education of their child, as follows:
To meet with their child's teacher or teachers and/or the principal, within a reasonable time of
the request
To observe their child’s class or classes, within a reasonable time following their request
To be informed of their child's progress and of the appropriate staff to contact if problems arise
with their child
To examine the curriculum materials of their child’s class or classes
A parent/guardians lack of English fluency does not preclude them from exercising these rights (EC
51101.1).
Notification Process
School administrators, counselors and/or school office staff will provide notice to the teacher of a
parent request to meet or to visit the classroom. Notice will be provided to the teacher the day of the
request: via a teacher mailbox note, a verbal message, email or phone/intercom communication, etc.
A minimum one day notice will be provided to the teacher, prior to a parent class visitation, unless
there is an urgent need.
Timeline
A parent requests a meeting with teacher or a class visitation – request received (day one).
Teacher is notified (same day if possible) of request to meet or to visit class.
Within 24 hours of request (notice to teacher), teacher will contact parent by phone or email to
coordinate and schedule an appointment to meet or a date and time for the class visit.
Urgent Requests
When there is an urgent need for a parent meeting, as determined by a school administrator, the
administrator will notify the teacher and coordinate a time to meet. If the teacher is unable to meet that
day within the teacher workday/workweek time limits, a meeting time will be scheduled/coordinated
between the teacher, the administrator and the parent.
Administration participation in parent/teacher meetings or class visitations
Parents or teachers may request the administration attendance and participation in a parent/teacher
meeting. If for any reason a teacher desires to have the principal attend a meeting with a parent, it is
appropriate and recommended that they ask a site administrator to accompany the parent during the
class visitation or to attend a parent/teacher meeting.
As part of a review of safety practices within the EGUSD, both administration and EGEA have developed
guidelines regarding parental requests for classroom visitation and meetings with teachers, which shall be
standardized throughout the district. It is the interests of all parties to encourage parental participation in
their child’s education and communication with teachers. It is understood that an essential function of a
teacher’s job is regular communication with parents regarding goals and objectives of the instructional
program, student progress, needs or problems and special accomplishments, as well as participation in
meetings regarding the aforementioned areas.
Campus Visitations We welcome and encourage parents/guardians 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. All visitors should check in the office first and receive a visitor’s badge before entering the school grounds or before going to the classroom. Each campus principal has the authority to permit or deny any person access to the campus as deemed appropriate, or order to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment. Please make sure that you comply with this policy as this is required for the protection of all students. Parent involvement and assistance in all classrooms is encouraged and appreciated. Unless you are invited to assist in your child’s classroom for a specific event or purpose, classroom visitations will be limited to thirty (30) minutes.
Attendance One of the most important elements of successful learning is regular, on-time attendance at school. If an absence is necessary, it is up to the parents/guardians to, call the school office at 424 - 9201 the morning of the absence or send a note to the school office. The note should include the dates of the absence and the reason for the absence. STATE LAW (Education Code Section 40610) permits the excuse of an absence for the following reasons:
Due to his or her illness.
Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer.
For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic appointments.
For the purpose of attending a funeral service of a member of his or her immediate
family, so long as the absence is not more than one day if the service is conducted
in California, and not more than three days if the service is conducted outside
of California.
For justifiable personal reasons, including but not limited to, an appearance in court, attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at religious retreats, or attendance at an employment conference, when the pupil's absence has been requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board.
Absences of more than 3 days (four or more) without a valid excuse constitutes TRUANCY and is reported to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) by the principal. The school attendance clerk and other designated office staff have been directed by the principal to contact parents at home or at work on a daily basis when necessary to follow-up when students are shown to be absent on the attendance roster. These calls will confirm your notes to the teachers or make you aware of any absence that has occurred without your knowledge. Please remember that if a child is absent from school, the school does not receive funds for
your child that day. Students with chronic attendance problems can make a negative impact
on our school budget.
Regular attendance is essential for success in school. Students who attend school regularly
have more academic success in school than those students who do not attend school
regularly.
EARLY DISMISSAL
Leaving early is sometimes necessary. Parent(s) or a person identified by the parent must
sign the student out in the office before the student can leave the campus. When picking up
your child from school early, please come into the front office and sign your child out. Our
office staff will then call the child’s classroom and have the child come to the office for
dismissal. STUDENTS CANNOT SIGN THEMSELVES OUT NOR BE RELEASED TO WALK
HOME UNATTENDED. This guideline is for the protection of your child. PLEASE NOTE: A
student will not be permitted to leave school with a person other than his/her
own parent or guardian unless we receive a note signed by the parent or
guardian.
Birthday Treats If you plan to send a treat for your child’s birthday, we ask you to follow these simple guidelines:
1. You are encouraged to send healthy treats.
2. Birthday treats will only be served during the last 10 minutes of the school day.
3. Birthday treats may not be served in the cafeteria during lunch.
4. All birthday treats must be left at the front office so they can be delivered to the
classroom by a member of our staff.
5. Please contact your child’s teacher to find out how many treats to send and if there
are any allergies in the classroom (is. Peanuts, flour, eggs, milk, etc.).
6. In order to prevent multiple treats on one day, please notify the teacher a few days in
advance of the day you would like to send birthday treats.
7. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to schedule an alternative treat
day if your child’s birthday falls on the weekend, a holiday, or during the summer.
8. Please send individual-sized treats that can be served and consumed during a short
(10 minutes) period of time.
Cafeteria Services Union House qualifies as a Provision II school which allows all students to receive breakfast and lunch at no charge for a four year period. The 2013-2014 school year is our second year in the program. All new students to Union House must have a completed 2013-2014 (Pale Blue) application on file to qualify students for free or reduced meals during the 2013/2014 school year. Any students returning to Union House do not need to complete new applications
Cell Phone Policy Board policy does permit the use of cell phones before and after school ONLY. Cell phones must be turned off during school hours unless deemed necessary on an individual basis and authorized by school administration. Cell phones will be confiscated (taken away) whenever district policy is not followed. Students who have their cell phones on during school hours, out on their desks, or out at recess will have their phones confiscated by school staff. Phones will be available for pick up in the school office by a parent/guardian.
Telephone Usage Students are permitted to use school phones for emergencies only. Special arrangements for out-of-school activities or for transportation should be made prior to school. Forgetting homework is not deemed an emergency.
Crisis Plan The district and campus, in collaboration with local law enforcement, fire, and emergency response agencies have plans in place to handle various crises. Each campus has Emergency Response Guidelines to cover various situations. Students and staff are trained in evacuation, storm (duck and cover), and shelter in place (lock down) procedures. Procedures are in place for communication and parent pick up of students in various situations. The campus has an identified Crisis Management Team with assignments given to key staff members. The use of two-way radios on campus and Nextel radio links throughout the district assists with communication. Parents or other visitors on campus during any safety drill or crisis situation are required to follow campus directives for their own safety.
TEXTBOOKS Each student is issued a numbered copy of the textbooks for his/her grade at the beginning of the school year. He/she is individually responsible for these books throughout the entire school year. We suggest that students cover their books to protect them. It is important that your child and you discuss his/her responsibility for these textbooks. PARENTS WILL BE CHARGED FOR LOST OR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS AND REPORT CARDS CAN BE HELD UNTIL ACCOUNTS ARE CLEARED.
Library Books If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, we ask for a replacement fee. The book will then be disposed of as per district property disposal procedures. We use your payment to purchase another copy of the book that has been lost or damaged. Report cards may be held until the lost book is found or paid for.
Elementary Education Guidelines for Academic Grading of Elementary Students
Parents and students will be informed of the grading policy at the beginning of the school year (i.e., Student/Parent Handbook, Back-to-School Night, teacher letters, school newsletters or classroom charts). Grades need to be 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 need to evaluate a student’s work in relation to the standards established for a particular grade level. Citizenship and work habits shall be reported separately. When evaluating the overall performance of a student, teachers need to provide a rationale for discrepancies between the student’s standardized test data and the student’s overall performance. Test information, as well as discrepancies, need to be reported and discussed with parents on an annual basis. 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. Regular education students, who are not identified as special needs students with active IEPs, and are working below grade level should have this indicated on their report card. These students should not receive a report card grade above C. Identified individuals with exceptional needs (active IEPs) should have their grades based on progress toward their IEP goals and objectives. An “A” can be earned by a student in any subject, whether a goal is written or not, as long as appropriate adaptations are provided as determined by the IEP and individualized adaptation plan. Adapted curriculum for identified individuals with exceptional needs should be indicated on the report card and conveyed to the parents. Report card common language examples include:
“Although student is working below grade level standards, he/she is meeting alternate goals at his/her academic level.” “Student is currently progressing toward grade level standards and receiving educational benefit from academic program.” “Grade is a combination of intervention programs and classroom work.” “Grades are based on student’s individual adaptation plan developed by classroom teacher, administration, and intervention personnel.” “Report card grades are based on California Grade Level Standards. Student classroom grades reflects academic work at individualized grade level per adaptation plan.” “Student is working below grade level standards in the following academic areas for which he/she receives intervention support.” “Student’s academic program involves collaboration between classroom teacher and intervention
personnel.”
Achievement grades for 1-6 shall be reported each marking period as follows:
Standards Key + Above grade level standards Meets grade level standards Does not meet grade level standards NA Not formally assessed
Standards Key reflects progress toward achievement of standards.
Grade Key
A Excellent B Good C Average D Needs Improvement (grades 3-6 only) F Unacceptable (grades 3-6 only) N Needs improve (grades 1-2 only)
Grades indicate progress toward standards and may include the student’s effort, quality of homework, and class work.
Citizenship/Work Habits Key
E - Excellent G - Good S - Satisfactory N - Needs Improvement
Visual and Performing Arts, Computer Science, PE: Students in grades 1-6 will receive a +, , -, or n/a in the areas of Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education, Listening and Speaking, and Computer Technology. These marks reflect the student’s progress toward grade level standards.
In grades 1-6, teachers will use E, G, S, N for citizenship and work habits. **Plus and minus signs may be used at the option of the teacher. **Students in accelerated programs will follow the same grade point designation
Whenever it becomes evident to a teacher that a student is in danger of failing a course, the teacher needs to make contact through a conference, telephone contact and/or send the parent/guardian a written report. District deficiency notices must be given by five weeks prior to the end of the trimester if the student is performing below C level.
Criteria for determining grades for achievement may include but are not limited to:
Preparation of assignments, including accuracy, legibility and promptness;
Contribution to classroom discussions;
Demonstrated understanding of concepts in tests;
Organization and presentation of written and oral reports;
Applications of skills and principles to new situations;
Originality and reasoning ability when working through problems;
Unexcused late assignments;
Progress and achievement of grade level standards.
Kindergarten Grades Criteria for citizenship and work habits may include but are not limited to:
Student takes responsibility for having necessary tools and materials.
Student shows interest and initiative.
Student goes to work immediately and completes class and home work assignment.
Student uses free time resourcefully.
Student obeys rules.
Student respects public and private property.
Student maintains courteous, cooperative relations with teachers and fellow students.
Student works without disturbing others.
Kindergarten teachers shall use letter “S” for meets/exceeds standards, “P” for practice needed. “NA” indicates not assessed at this time. Examples of student work may also be furnished.
Kindergarten teachers will indicate in the comment section the effort/behavior of students. Principal’s List/Honor Roll/District Honor Roll Students in Kindergarten through Second Grades will not be eligible for Principal’s List or Honor roll, but may qualify for Special Recognition Awards. Students in Third through Sixth Grades may receive Principal’s List status by receiving All A’s in the academic areas (language arts, mathematics, science, history/social science). Citizenship and work habits are not computed for eligibility. Students in the Third through Sixth Grades may receive Honor Roll status by receiving only A’s, B’s and C’s (No D’s or F’s) in the academic areas (language arts, mathematics, science, history/social science). Students in the Fourth through Sixth Grades may receive a District Honor Roll if the student has no current grade below a C and has a GPA of 3.5 or better in all of the following six subjects:
Reading/Language Arts Writing Math Spelling Science History/Social Science
Special Recognition awards for effort, greatest improvement, behavior, perfect attendance, citizenship, and special achievement may be available. Criteria for these awards will be determined at each school.
Grading Criteria for Elementary Standards
Exceeding Standard: The student is meeting grade-level standards at an accelerated pace through instruction in standards-
aligned materials provided through the District’s adopted language arts and mathematics programs. o Examples of acceleration may include:
Increased pace. Increased complexity of subject matter.
AND/OR The student has met his/her grade-level standards and is now receiving instruction based on
standards for the next grade level through district adopted or approved materials.
Meeting Standard:
The student is meeting grade-level standards through instruction in standards-aligned materials provided through the District’s adopted language arts and mathematics programs.
Below Standard:
The student has not met his/her grade-level standards and is receiving remedial instruction and/or modified assignments based on the standards below his/her current placement.
Further information regarding standards can be found at the following website:
http://www.egusd.net/cpl/standards_bench.html
Union House Student/Class Honors
Presidential Award for Educational Excellence This award is presented at the completion of the sixth grade year. A student must have maintained a 3.5 GPA or better from grades four through sixth grade.
District Honor Roll This award is presented each trimester to students in grades 3-6 who have a GPA of a 3.5 or better in all subject areas without any grades below a C.
Principal’s Award This award is presented each trimester to students in grades 3-6 who have earned A’s in all academic subjects.
Honor Roll This award is presented each trimester to students in grades 3-6 who have earned a GPA of 3.0 or better in all academic areas. Students must not have any U’s in effort.
Improvement Award This award is presented each trimester to students who have shown tremendous improvement in an academic area.
Perfect Attendance This award is presented each trimester to students in grades 1-6 who have no absences or no more than 3 excused tardies.
Citizenship Award This award is presented each trimester to students in grades 1-6 who have demonstrated positive behavior choices both inside and outside of the classroom.
Excellent Work Habits Award This award is presented each trimester to students in grades 1-6 who have demonstrated excellent work habits and organizational skills.
Home-School Communications Teachers welcome your notes and calls. Conferences can be easily arranged. Teachers are usually available to accept calls from 7:50 AM – 8:05 AM, and immediately after school. The office will take messages anytime, and the teacher will return the call as soon as practical. Communication between teachers and parents is extremely important. You may also email a teacher by going to www.egusd.net. From there you click on “Schools,” then click on the “School Information.” You will then click on “Union House” which will take you to the Union House District website. Once here, click the picture of the “Shuttle” and then click on the name of the teacher you would like to contact. Communication between teachers and parents is vital to the success of all of our students. If you are concerned about something, talk to the teacher first. Besides you, the teacher has the most direct contact with your child. If the situation is still not resolved, speak with an administrator.
Homeroom Assignments Student’s classroom assignments are based on variety of criteria. The number of students enrolled in school dictates to a large extent the organization of grades and levels within the school and classroom. State law and District policy set the number of students in a classroom. When possible, each classroom is created to consist of students who are purposely place with ranges of academic achievement. Because students learn at different paces throughout their development, teachers have developed skills for grouping and regrouping students for learning based on mastery of skills. Requests for specific teachers will not be honored.
Homework Policy Homework is an important means of improving learning. It is the major opportunity for students to practice independently and to enrich what they have already learned. A complete description of the district’s homework policy will be distributed by your child’s teacher on Back to School Night.
Lost and Found Lost and found items are kept in the Cafeteria. Smaller items, such as glasses, keys, and jewelry, will be kept in the front office. As the end of each trimester, items will be displayed for several days prior to being donated to charity. Please write your student’s name on clothing items, lunch boxes, backpacks, etc. so they may be returned promptly if found.
Parent/Teacher Conferences Minimum days are scheduled for Parent/Teacher conferences at the end of the first and second trimesters. First Trimester Parent/Teacher conferences will be held from November 18th – 22nd, 2013. Second Trimester Parent/Teacher conferences will be held from March 4 – 7, 2014. During these conferences, parents should feel free to ask questions and share ideas about each child’s progress and behaviors. Please expect a note from your child’s teacher with an assigned conference time as the trimester comes to a close. If you have questions regarding a progress report, please call your student’s teacher.
Progress Reports Progress reports for your child will be sent home at the mid-way point each trimester. These reports are expected to be signed and returned in a timely manner. Progress reports will differ in nature by teacher and by grade level, and may not cover every subject area every week. The purpose of these reports is to keep parents informed of their child’s academic and behavioral progress.
Parent Involvement Opportunities At Union House Elementary School, we realize the power and potential of parents being involved in their children’s education. We welcome and encourage you to actively participate in your child’s education. The following chart is designed to help you identify the areas in which you could become involved.
Classroom School wide Classroom Instructional Volunteer PTO Member Contact your child’s teacher Join and participate in monthly meetings
Room Parent Assist with PTO Fund-raisers Organize class parties, etc. Watch for school newsletter and Contact your child’s teacher notices sent home with your child
Classroom Support From your Home Participate in the PTO Executive Board Assist with misc. prep activities Elected Positions
Contact your child’s teacher Participate in the School Site Council Be a Special Presenter/Guest Speaker Elected Positions
Share a hobby, career, etc. Contact your
child’s teacher if you are interested. Participate in Planning and Organizing School Events
Watch for notices sent home with your
Child.
Standardized Testing California students take several statewide tests. Taken together these tests provide parents, teachers, and educators with information about how well students are learning core academic skills. Teachers use this information, along with on-going assessments, to help them prepare instruction based on the needs of each student. A school’s Academic Performance Index (API) is based on these tests.
Student Check Out Any parents, guardians, etc., picking up children before regular dismissal times must first go to the office and sign them out. (Persons must be identifiable to the child.) Teachers will direct the child to the office for check out. Any person picking up a child must be listed on the child’s Enrollment Card.
Expected Student Behaviors It is our goal at Union House to provide a safe and positive learning environment. Such an environment is enhanced by having well chosen rules. Please note that it is important that all staff members actively enforce
all guidelines listed under the heading of Student Responsibilities. Our 3 rules at Union House are: Be Safe,
Be Respectful, Be Responsible. These three rules will be actively taught and reinforced by all adults on our
campus.
Dress Code: The dress code is very important to our campus as it helps us maintain an orderly and academically-focused environment. There are also provisions for campus-based decisions regarding student dress code. If a student is inappropriately dressed, parents should be notified to bring a change of clothing.
All clothing shall be worn in the intended manner (buttoned, fastened, tied, etc.). All pants on male and female students must be worn at the proper waist level. They may not be worn below the waist level; pants should not drag on the ground.
Baggy style, extremely large legged pants or jeans (especially those with pant legs larger the child’s shoes) are not acceptable. Jeans/pants should not have holes about the knees or thighs. Pajamas are not allowed at school except on designated days.
Shorts should be at a fingertip length or longer, i.e. mid-thigh or longer, when arms are relaxed. Lycra-spandex shorts/leggings are not appropriate for school.
Shirts must cover midriff when hands are raised. All underwear should be covered at all times.
Extreme piercings (nose, eyebrows, etc.) are not permitted. Shoes shall be worn at all times. Shoes should fit properly and be appropriate for classroom,
recess, physical education and be used without being a safety concern. Laced should be tied at all times. Flip-flops and shower shoes are not considered appropriate for the elementary school environment. Light-up shoes and roller-shoes are not allowed.
Jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, and other clothing of the same nature are to be worn appropriately or stored in classrooms. Students are not to wear clothing tied around their waists.
Sports tank-top jerseys, shirt straps under two inches, halter tops, see-through or fishnet fabrics, or open-backed dresses and tops are not allowed unless a shirt is worn underneath or an appropriate garment is worn on top, i.e. a sweater. No bare midriffs allowed.
Clothing that depicts or refers to alcoholic beverages drugs, nudity, or contains obscene or profane slogans is prohibited.
Wigs or extreme hairstyles are not permitted, except on Spirit Days. Hats and hoods are not to be worn inside any building.
Union House Behavior System
All classrooms will have the steps and consequences posted in their classrooms. The manner in which each classroom teacher accurately and fairly keeps track of each step will be an individual choice. It is recommended that all classes pair up with another class to form Buddy Classes. This allows teachers a consistent place to place students during a 5-10 minute cool off time (Step 3 below) as well as a place in which students can be placed who need to finish work, serve recess detention, etc.
Office Referral Students are expected to obey all adults on campus who are responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment. Teachers or supervisors may refer students to the office for fighting, assault, possession of dangerous objects/substances, damaging school property, gang related offenses, and continued willful disobedience. The school administration will follow up on referrals and impose consequences as appropriate.
Steps Consequences 1st Step Reminder – Classroom Intervention
2nd Step Warning – Classroom Intervention
3rd Step Time Out in buddy room (5-10 min. cool off time)
4th Step “Time Out" in the office and Admin. will call home
5th Step Office Referral (send student to office) – enter referral in SISWEB
6th Step Suspension (Possibility)
ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL HANDBOOKS
Inserts for 2013-2014
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.
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 section 48900(a)-(e) or if the student’s presence causes a danger to persons or property or threatens to
disrupt the instructional process. (Education Code section 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), or during, or while going to or
from, a school-sponsored activity:
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 substances,
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.
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) 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 subdivision (k) of Education Code section 48900, 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 subdivision (k) of Education Code section 48900, 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.
Receiving Stolen Property** E.C. 48900(l)
Receiving stolen 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.
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)
Engaging in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of an electronic act,
directed specifically toward a pupil or school personnel. Bullying is defined as the deliberate antagonistic action
or creation of a situation with intent of inflicting emotional, physical, or psychological distress.
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, but does not
authorize expulsion until juvenile court proceedings are completed and the juvenile has been convicted.
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, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Hate Violence (Grades 4-12) E.C. 48900.3 Causing, threatening to cause, attempting to cause, or participating in acts of hate against people or property. This
includes, but is not limited to, negative behaviors that target members of a particular gender, race, ethnicity,
religion, sexual orientation or the mentally or physically challenged.
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, including, but not limited to, counseling and an anger management program, for a pupil subject to
discipline pursuant to Education Code section 48900(v).
**School property includes, but is not limited to, electronic files.
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 section
48915(a)(1)-(5), unless the Superintendent, Superintendent’s designee, principal or principal’s designee finds that expulsion
is inappropriate, due to particular circumstances.
Serious Physical Injury E.C. 48915(a)(1)
Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense.
Possession of Knife or Dangerous Object E.C. 48915(a)(2)
Possessing a knife or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the student.
Unlawful Possession of Drug E.C. 48915(a)(3)
Unlawful possession of any drug except for the first time offense of possession of not more than one ounce of
marijuana.
Robbery or Extortion E.C. 48915(a)(4)
Assault or Battery on a School Employee E.C. 48915(a)(5)
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 section 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).
Brandishing a Knife E.C. 48915(c)(2)
Brandishing a knife at another person.
Selling a Drug 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 as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900 or committing
a sexual battery as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900.
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 sections 48900 through
48900.7 and which are not specifically listed or addressed under Education Code section 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 48915(e)
REFERENCE CHART: EDUCATION CODES RELATED TO DISCIPLINE
& REQUIRED OR POTENTIAL DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENSES
1. Mandatory Expulsion {E.C. 48915(c)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Possession, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm.
(2) Brandishing a knife.
(3) Unlawfully selling a drug.
(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)}
Unless the Superintendent, Superintendent’s designee, principal or principal’s
designee finds that expulsion is inappropriate, due to particular circumstances.
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 the first offense of possession of
not more than one ounce of marijuana.
(4) Robbery or extortion.
(5) Assault or battery upon a school employee.
3. Acts of Violence {E.C. 48900(a)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.
(2) Willfully used force or violence upon another person.
4. Weapons and Dangerous Objects {E.C. 48900(b)}
Alternative
to Suspension
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.
5. Drugs and Alcohol {E.C. 48900(c)}
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” Drugs and Alcohol {E.C. 48900(d)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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.
7. Robbery or Extortion {E.C. 48900(e)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.
8. Damage to Property {E.C. 48900(f)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Caused, or attempted to cause damage to school or private property.
9. Theft or Stealing {E.C. 48900(g)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Stealing, or attempting to steal school or private property.
10. Tobacco {E.C. 48900(h)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Possessed or used tobacco or nicotine products.
11. Profanity, Obscene Acts, Vulgarity {E.C. 48900(i)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Directed at peers.
(2) Directed at school personnel.
12. Drug Paraphernalia {E.C. 48900(j)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Possessed, offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia.
13. Willful Defiance or Disruption of School Activities {E.C. 48900(k)}
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.
(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.
14. Possession of Stolen Property {E.C. 48900(l)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.
15. Imitation Firearm {E.C. 48900(m)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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
Suspension
Expulsion
Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or battery.
17. Harassment of a Student Witness {E.C. 48900(o)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a witness in a school
disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of intimidation or retaliation.
18. Prescription Drug Soma {E.C. 48900(p)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug
Soma.
19. Hazing {E.C. 48900(q)}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Engaged or attempted to engage in hazing.
20. Bullying and Bullying by Electronic Act {E.C. 48900(r)} Alternative
to Suspension Suspension Expulsion
Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of
an electronic act, directed specifically toward a pupil or school personnel.
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.
22. Sexual Harassment {E.C. 48900.2}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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.
24. Other Harassment {E.C. 48900.4}
Alternative
to Suspension
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}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property.
26a. Attendance – Truant {E.C. 48260}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Absent from school without a valid excuse.
26b. Attendance – Repeat Truant {E.C. 48261}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Absent from school more than one day without a valid excuse.
26c. Attendance – Habitual Truant {E.C. 48262}
Alternative
to Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Any student truant three or more times per school year. Students who are habitually
truant may be referred to the School Attendance Review Board.
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 the teacher’s qualifications can be obtained by requesting it (in writing)
from the school office.
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—
(A) that parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning;
(B) that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school;
(C) 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;
(D) the carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA.
TITLE I SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS
1. Union House Elementary School will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development and
agreement of its School Parental Involvement Policy and its schoolwide plan in an organized, ongoing, and timely
manner as specified in section 1118(b) of the ESEA.
Create a family-friendly school.
Talk with parents to determine if the parent involvement policy in place is effective.
Work with parent groups to improve the quality of the Title 1 Program:
-Meet with School Site Council (SSC) and invite their participation
-Meet with the PTO Board and invite their participation.
-Meet with site English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Parent Advisory and
invite with their participation.
-Meet with parents during regularly scheduled Coffee Klatch meetings with parents
and invite their participation.
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
2. Union House will take the following actions to distribute to parents and the local community, the School
Parental Involvement Policy.
Principal will host a “Welcome Back to School” 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. This event will be
held the first week of school.
Send policy home with students the first week of school.
Address components of the policy through the school newsletter on a monthly basis.
Include in our Student and Parent Handbook.
Translate and distribute to EL Parents at the first English Learner Advisory Parent Advisory meeting.
3. Union House will update periodically its School Parental Involvement Policy to meet the changing needs of
parents and the school.
Review once a year through School Site Council, Parent-Teacher Organization, Parent Coffee Klatch, ELAC
4. Union House 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 on 8/18/2011. At our Back to School
Night, families will receive information related to Title 1 Schools. Parents will be invited to attend through a
flyer extending our invitation for each and every parent to attend, through posting on our school marquee, as
well as an automated phone message that will go out inviting each family to attend.
5. Union House will hold a flexible number of meetings at varying times, and may provide transportation, child
care, and/or home visits, paid for with Title I funding as long as these services relate to parental involvement.
Coffee Klatch will be held five times throughout the school year alternating between morning and evening times to
accommodate a variety of family schedules.
Office staff will record a message on the automated attendance caller to invite parents to attend.
6. Union House will provide timely information about Title I programs to parents.
Send information home the first week of school.
Back to School Night.
Parent Nights.
ELAC meetings
Coffee Klatch meetings
School Site Council
PTO meetings
Site Website
7. Union House 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
PAT nights
Parent Teacher Conferences
Coffee Klatch
Newsletter
Site Website
8. Union House 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.
School Site Council
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Parent Teacher Conferences
Student Study Team meetings (SST)
IEP meetings
504 Plan meetings
Behavior Support Plan meetings
9. Union House will submit to the district any parent comments if the schoolwide plan under section (1114)(b)(2) is
not satisfactory.
SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HIGH STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
1. Union House 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:
Ensure, to the extent possible, information sent home is in the primary language of the family.
Provide families resources where families can learn about child development.
Provide the families of our English Language Learners with information through our ELAC Parent Advisory.
Back to School Night
PAT nights
2. The school will, with the assistance of the district, provide parents information on the following topics:
the State’s academic content standards
the State’s student academic achievement standards
the State and local academic assessments including alternate assessments
the requirements of Part A
how to monitor their child’s progress
how to work with educators
Information will be provided through:
Back to School Night Title I meeting
School Site Council
School Accountability Report Card
Parent Teacher conferences
Newsletters
Coffee Klatch meetings
Newsletters
3. The school will provide materials and training to help parents work with their children in improving their academic
achievement, and encourage parental involvement.
Through our PAT nights, ELAC meetings, and Coffee Klatch meetings we will:
Provide families with copies of the ELA and Math Power standards
Assist families in understanding the State grade level standards
Assist families in ways that they can support their child’s academic achievement at home
Assist families in understanding the California Standards Test, the reports they receive, how we
use the information, and how this information relates to the everyday curriculum in the
classroom
Assist families in understanding what CELDT assesses and how the information is used
When possible, provided information in the primary language of our families in writing and/or
phone calls home
4. 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
PTO meetings
PAT nights
5. 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.
Coffee Klatch Meetings
ELAC Parent Advisory
ASES Parent Meetings
Open House for PreK students entering Kindergarten
DISCRETIONARY SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS
Union House 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, including
transportation 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 Union House on 8/22/2013 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.
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(Signature of Administrator) (Signature of Parent Representative)
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(Date) (Date)
SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT
ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT School Year: 2013-2014
The Union House Elementary, 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 an encouraging atmosphere and safe environment that promote learning.
2. Recognize and respect the special language, cultural and learning needs of students.
3. Communicate regularly with parents through report cards, newsletters, and meetings.
4. Assure a balanced curriculum based on the District standards, delivered through appropriate instruction, and
measured by multiple assessments.
5. Assure that all students have opportunities to learn and acquire the skills and knowledge they will need to
become effective citizens.
As part of this Compact, parents agree to:
1. Assure that students get adequate sleep, healthy nutrition, and get to school on time.
2. Attend school events and parent conferences and volunteer when possible.
3. Stay informed about their child’s education and communicate with the school by promptly reading all notices
from the school or the school district either received by their child or by mail and responding, as appropriate.
4. Encourage children to read by reading to them and listening to them read.
5. Monitor homework and encourage students to their very best at all times.
6. Expect that students will behave at school and follow school rules.
As part of this compact, students agree to:
1. Attend school regularly and arrive in class on time.
2. Complete all class work and homework to the best of your ability.
3. Be responsible for your behavior and learning.
4. Cooperate with and show respect to other students and adults.
5. Develop good study habits.
Signatures:
Principal ___________________________________________________________ Parent _____________________________________________________________ Student ____________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________________________
A copy of the Union House School Parent Compact is included in your child’s
Back To School packet for you to sign and return to school.
VERIFICATION OF HANDBOOK DISCUSSION
I have read and discussed with my child the Union House Elementary School
Student/Parent Handbook. We understand all stated rules and agree to abide
by them, acting and dressing appropriately for school activities, on the way to
school, and on the way home from school.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________
Student Signature: _________________________________
Date: _________________________________
