Elementary School

2017-2018 School Year

Parent/Student Handbook

Table of Contents

BOARD OF EDUCATION....................................................................................6

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION..............................................................................6SUPERINTENDENT..................................................................................6ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PRE-L-6 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.. .6DIRECTORES OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION............................................6MISSION STATEMENT..............................................................................7ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.................................................7CORE VALUES.........................................................................................7

EGUSD CODE OF CONDUCT - K-12...................................................................9STUDENT RESPONIBLILITIES...................................................................9PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES.....................................................................9SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................9

SIERRA ENTERPRISE SCHOOL STAFFING........................................................10SIERRA ENTERPRISE STAFFING CONT..............................................11

BELL SCHEDULES...........................................................................................12

RECESS SCHEDULE…………………………………………………………………………12

LUNCH SCHEDULE..........................................................................................12

2017-2018 PARENTS/FAMILIES CALENDAR OF EVENTS……………………………..13

PARENT INVOLVEMENT GUIDELINES..............................................................16

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)......................................................16

BECOME A VOLUNTEER..................................................................................16

CLASSROOM VISITATIONS..............................................................................16

DISTRICT POLICIES.........................................................................................17UNIFORM COMPLIANT PROCEDURE......................................................17

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FINGERPRINT POLICY FOR VOLUNTEERS...................................................................17

B. SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES......................................................18ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE...............................................................18ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL......................................................................18ATTENDANCE........................................................................................18CLASSROOM VISITATIONS....................................................................19CHECKOUT OF STUDENTS DURING CLASS HOURS...............................19CONFERENCES......................................................................................19FIELD TRIPS..........................................................................................19HEALTH AND MEDICATION...................................................................20LOST AND FOUND.................................................................................20WELLNESS POLICY................................................................................20FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES.........................................................20OPEN HOUSE........................................................................................21REPORT CARDS....................................................................................21PROMOTION/RETENTION POLICY..........................................................22PARKING LOT PROCEDURES.................................................................22TELEPHONE USAGE..............................................................................22

C. STUDENT BEHAVIOR POLICIES AND PROCEDURE.....................................23DRESS CODE.........................................................................................23

DISTRACTING MATERIALS OR ITEMS..............................................................24

FOOTWARE:...................................................................................................24

CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT FOLLOWING DRESS CODE...................................24TRANSPORTATION................................................................................25BUS RULES...........................................................................................25DISCIPLAN PROCESS FOR TRANSPORTATION.......................................26BEHAVIORAL DISCIPLINE POLICY..........................................................26

POSITIVE RECOGNITION AND REWARD SYSTEM............................................26PERFECT ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES.................................................27DISTRICT HONOR ROLL POLICY............................................................27

SIERRA ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL..................................................27

AWARD CRITERIA...........................................................................................27

STUDENT PROGRAMS.....................................................................................28

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G.A.T.E. (GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION) PROGRAM..................28ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS...................................................................28LSH (LANGUAGE, SPEECH, HEARING)..................................................28LEARNING CENTER...............................................................................29SIP (SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM)..............................................29STUDENT STUDY TEAM.........................................................................29

SCHOOL CURRICULUM...................................................................................29READING/LANGUAGE ARTS...................................................................29MATHEMATICS......................................................................................30PHYSICAL EDUCATION..........................................................................30SCIENCE...............................................................................................30SOCIAL STUDIES...................................................................................30VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS...........................................................31COMPUTERS, CHROME LAB AND LIBRARY............................................31HOMEWORK POLICY..............................................................................31

TITLE I PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY.......................................................32GENERAL EXPECTATIONS.....................................................................32

TITLE I SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS.................33SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HIGH STUDENT ACADEMIC

ACHIEVEMENT.............................................................................34

DISCRETIONARY SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS..36

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT...........................................................................38

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.........................................................38

SCHOOL HANDBOOKS....................................................................................40Inserts for 2017-2018...........................................................................40

SUSPENSION.........................................................................................40Reasons for Suspension*...................................................................41

EXPULSION...........................................................................................44

Item 2: Prohibition of Discrimination or Harassment and Related Complaint Procedures....46

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PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING, AND RELATED COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.................53

Item 3: Uniform Complaint Procedures...................................................................53

UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES..............................................................53

DISCIPLINE POLICY CONTRACT.......................................................................55 Welcome to Sierra Enterprise Elementary School.............56

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Beth AlbianiNancy Chaires Espinoza

Carmine S. ForcinaChet Madison, Sr.

Dr. Crystal Martinez-AlireAnthony “Tony” Perez

Bobbie Singh-Allen

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

SUPERINTENDENT Christopher Hoffman

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PRE-L-6 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Donna Cherry

DIRECTORES OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONBob Roe

Fawzia Keval, Ed. D. Jennifer Avey

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MISSION STATEMENT

Elk Grove Unified School Districtwill provide a learning

community that challenges ALL studentsto realize their greatest potential.

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCORE 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

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August 10, 2017

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

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EGUSD CODE OF CONDUCT - K-12

STUDENT RESPONIBLILITIES

1. Respect the authority of teachers, principals, and all staff members.2. Comply with school and district standards of conduct.3. Attend school on a daily basis and get to class on time.4. Come to class prepared to work.5. Bring necessary books and materials.6. Pay attention in class.7. Follow school and classroom rules.8. Complete class work and homework on time.9. 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)

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SIERRA ENTERPRISE SCHOOL STAFFING2017-18 School Year

PRINCIPAL- Patti HechtVICE PRINCIPAL- Samantha Moorer

SECRETARY- Leanne Ely

OFFICE CLERKS- Karen Stephens and Diane Rosas

CUSTODIANS- Lead- Craig Carlson Night- TBA Night- Avinash Pratap Night- Jose Ramirez

LIBRARIAN- TBA

LUNCH STAFF- TBA, Lead Angelica Gallegos, Breakfast Judy Mc Cartney, Lunch Aljandra Arroyo, Dinner

YARD SUPERVISORS- Rodney Dixon Raymond Casillas Gloria Mc Clean

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SIERRA ENTERPRISE STAFFING 2017-18 School Year

Grade Teacher Program Room Number

Kindergarten A.M. Gould General Education

K1

Kindergarten P.M. Steele General Education

K1

First Grade Mac Clanahan

General Education

Room 10

First Grade Miranda General Education

Room 7

Second Grade Charleboix General Education

Room 6

Second Grade Draper General Education

Room 9

Third Grade Bravo General Education

Room 8

Third Grade Roberts General Education

Room 2

Third Grade Svensek General Education

Room 5

Fourth Grade Bishop General Education

Room 4

Fourth Grade Gonzales General Education

Room 1

Fifth Grade Smith General Education

Room 3

Fifth Grade Farrell/Habel

General Education

Room 17

Sixth Grade Garza General Education

Room 19

Sixth Grade Seto General Education

Room 18

Pre-K Head Start AM Cockerham Head Start K-2Pre-K Head Start Title 1 PM Cockerham Title Head Start K-2

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Pre-K Autism Nattress Special Education

Room 27

Pre-K Autism Blair Special Education

Room 28

Pre-K Autism Davey Special Education

Room 29

Pre-K Autism Pruger Special Education

Room 30

Computer Lab Molina General Education

Computer Lab

Resource Teacher Ubaldi Special Education

Learning Center

Academic Intervention Teacher

Theophilus General Education

Room 14

SIERRA ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2017 - 2018

Bell Schedules

TIME GRADE LEVELS 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM AM Kindergarten10:50 AM - 2:20 PM PM Kindergarten8:00 AM - 2:20 PM 1st - 6th Grades (M, T, TH, F)

******* 8:00 AM -1:30 PM ******* 1st – 6th Grades (WED ONLY) 8:00-11:30 AM 12:15-3:15 PM

Pre School - Head Start (M, T, WED, TH)Pre School - Title 1 (T, WED, TH)

7:30-12:30 AM 11:15-4:15 PM

Pre School - AutismPre School - Autism

RECESS SCHEDULE

TIME GRADE LEVELS10:00 AM – 10:15 AM 1st & 2nd Grades10:20 AM – 10:35 AM 3rd & 5th Grades10:40 AM – 10:55 AM 4th & 6th Grades

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TIME INSIDE/LUNCH OUTSIDE/RECESS

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM AM Kindergarten10:50 AM - 11:10 PM PM Kindergarten11:00 AM - 11:20 AM First Grade Second Grade11:20 AM - 11:40 AM Second Grade First Grade11:45 AM - 12:05 PM Third Grade Fifth Grade12:05 PM - 12:25 PM Fifth Grade Third Grade12:30 PM - 12:50 PM Fourth Grade/Sixth Grade12:50 PM - 1:10 PM Fourth Grade/Sixth Grade

LUNCH SCHEDULE

Minimum Day Schedule 8:00 AM –12:30 PM

Instruction Recess Instruction Lunch Instruction Grades8:00 - 10:00 AM 10:00 - 10:10 AM 10:10 -10:50 AM 10:50 - 11:20 AM 11:20 - 12:30 PM 1st & 2nd Grades8:00 - 10:20 AM 10:20 - 10:30 AM 10:30 - 11:20 AM 11:20 - 11:50 AM 11:50 - 12:30 PM 3rd & 5th Grades8:00 - 10:40 AM 10:40 - 10:50 AM 10:50 - 11:50 AM 11:50 - 12:20 PM 12:20 - 12:30 PM 4th & 6th Grades

2017-2018 ParentS/Families Calendar of Events First Day of School

August 10, 2017

Back to School Night

August 09, 2017 5:00-6:30pm

5:00 pm- 5:30 pm Classroom Visits

5:30 pm-6:00 pm Free Hot Dogs

Holidays

September 4, 2017 Labor Day

November 10, 2017 Veteran’s Day

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November 20, 2017 to November 24, 2017 Thanksgiving Break

December 18, 2017 to January 2, 2018 Winter Break

January 15, 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 12, 2018 Lincoln’s Birthday

February 19, 2018 Washington’s Birthday

March 26, 2018 to March 30, 2018 Spring Break

State, Local, and District Assessments

CELDT Testing

August 11-October 31, 2017

ELPAC Testing

April 23-May 25, 2018

Kindergarten Bench Mark Assessments

October 2-October 27, 2017

January 19- February 16, 2018

April 16-May 11, 2018

1st Grade Bench Mark Assessments

October 9-October 27, 2017

January 26-February 16, 2018

April 23-May 11, 2018

Parent Meetings

ELAC/School Site Council Meetings

August 17, 2017

August 23, 2017

August 28, 2017

October 5, 2017 15

January 25, 2018

March 15, 2018

April 19, 2018

Report Cards

Report Card Prep Day (MINIMUM DAYS)

October 31, 2017

February 23, 2018

May 16, 2018

Parent Conferences

November 9, 2017 and November 13 to 17, 2017

March 6, 2018 to March 9, 2018

Awards Assembly’s November 15, 2017

March 7, 2018

May 23, 2018

Promotion Schedule

May 24, 2018 6th Grade Promotion

May 25, 2018 Kindergarten Promotion

Student Events

October 27, 2017 Harvest Festival

November 9, 2017 Turkey Trot

May 10, 2018 Open House

March 09, 2018 Jog-A-Thon

May 16, 2018 Talent Show

Spirit Day- Students may wear their school shirts, sweatshirts, beanies or school colors

Every Friday is Spirit Day !!!

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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 PTO, volunteer in the classroom, and remain active with their children’s learning at home.

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)

Parents are an important part of our Sierra Enterprise family. Every parent is encouraged to join the PTO at the opening of school.

The PTO presents many programs to enrich the education of our children and also helps the teaching staff.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

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.

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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 VISITATIONS

1) COMPLETE A REQUEST FORM (Form is in the front office)2) Arrange a time and date to visit your child’s classroom3) 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

DISTRICT POLICIES

UNIFORM COMPLIANT PROCEDURE

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; orFailure 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.

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.

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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 VOLUNTEERSVolunteers 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 and Wednesday 8:30-10:30AM, Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-4:30PM. Closed on Fridays.

B. SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCEWe 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

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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.

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 call the school the day of or 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. If you send a note you will receive a call from the auto dialer the day of their absence. State law permits the excuse of an absence for the following reasons:

a. Illnessb. Quarantine, as directed by the Health Departmentc. Medical, dental or eye services renderedd. 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 5 days without a valid excuse constitutes a truancy and is reported to the School Attendance Improvement Office 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. Auto dialer and e-mail reminders will be sent out daily if your child isn’t in class without being called into the office. These calls will be done at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

CLASSROOM VISITATIONSWe 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 HOURSIn 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

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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.

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. Field trips are designed to assist in the teaching of our students so, no student or volunteer will be purchasing items from the gift shop, snack bars etc. on the field trip. 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

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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 FOUNDMost 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 December, March and May we donate unclaimed items to charity. If your child's name is on the lost item, we will contact you.

WELLNESS POLICYEGUSD recognizes the strong link between student health and learning and maintains a district-wide 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 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 $2.75 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 7:35 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. The cost for breakfast is $1.75.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.

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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 April or May.

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.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

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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.

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

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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 students cell phone that is on, or not in a back pack, student will be asked to put it away in their back pack.

C. STUDENT BEHAVIOR POLICIES AND PROCEDURE

DRESS CODESince 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 GuidelinesPants 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 shirts5. 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

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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. Hats worn sideways.

DISTRACTING MATERIALS OR ITEMSMaterials or objects that distract from instruction must be left at home. Teacher permission can be given for special occasions.

Unacceptable:

1. Knives, guns, play or pretend2. Sunglasses inside any building3. IPODS, any music device, MP3 players

4. Make-up, pictures, comic books.5. Spray cans, spray containers of any type, glue, permanent markers6. Cards of any type (Baseball, Yugio, etc.)7. Skateboards8. Toys of any type (Nintendo, squirt guns, etc.)

Distracting items will be taken from the students by staff members and be retained for parents to pick-up.FOOTWARE:Safe shoes are necessary at all times. Lace-up or tennis shoes are best for the daily program or during PE time. Sandals are not permitted for PE however, sandals are permitted during other times as long as they have straps for foot and ankle support. Unacceptable:

1. Thongs or slides of all kinds2. 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.

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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.

We try our best to have buses leave by 2:30 PM at our school. Sometimes due to circumstances

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.

BUS RULES

For the safety of every child who rides the bus, all students are required to:

1. Arrive at the bus stop ten (10) 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.

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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)**Reminder: We try our best to have buses leave by 2:30 at school. Sometimes due to factors out of our control the bus does become late.**

DISCIPLAN 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 parentFifth 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. The Principal or his/her designee. 2. Director or Transportation or his/her designee. 3. The School Bus Operator who suspended the student from service. 4. 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 Associate Superintendent 3. The Superintendent 4. The Governing Board

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 staf

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POSITIVE RECOGNITION AND REWARD SYSTEM

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:

PERFECT ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES

Perfect Attendance Certificates will be given to all students who have achieved this honor at the end of each trimester. In addition, two students per month who has perfect attendance for that month will be chosen by the district to receive a special award..

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 ArtsWritingMathematicsSpellingScienceHistory/Social Science

All students in Grades 4-6 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 17-18 school ye

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SIERRA ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAWARD CRITERIA

2017-2018

Grades 4-6 (Certificates)

1. District Honor Rolla. 3.5-4.0 (Gold seal on certificates for 4.0 every trimester)

2. Sierra Enterprise Honor Rolla. 3.0-3.49

3. Principal Honor Roll a. 4.0 (All year long--given third trimester only)

4. Teacher Choicea. A student that has met a goal determined by teacher

5. Character Awarda. Showed exceptional character for the entire trimester

6. Achievement Awarda. Has met an achievement goal such as IEP goals, reading goal but may

or may not have meet the honor roll criteria. Grades 1-3 (Certificates)

1. Sierra Enterprise Honor Rolla. All A’s and B’s-3.0 GPA

2. Teacher Choicea. A student that has met a goal determined by teacher

3. Character Awarda. Showed exceptional character for the entire trimester

4. Achievement Awarda. Has met an achievement goal such as IEP goals, reading goal but may

or may not have meet the honor roll criteria. 6th Grade Presidential Academic Award (GOLD) (Certificate and Letter)

3.5-4.0 GPA in 4th, 5th, 6th (6th Grade first two trimesters only)

6th Grade Presidential Award (Silver) Will be determine by 6th grade teachers and administration

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STUDENT PROGRAMS

G.A.T.E. (GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION) PROGRAM

The GATE 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. The program will include STEAM, Arts, Humanities, Music, and Leadership. G.A.T.E. and accelerated students will be strongly encouraged to participate in two district sponsored competitions.ACADEMIC COMPETITIONSLearning 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 Wonders 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.

California Wonders is a comprehensive K-6 ELA/ELD program built on the California ELA/ELD Framework and the CA Common Core State Standards. Through its connected pathways, intentional instruction, and inspiring content, CA Wonders prepares all students for college and career in the 21st century. To learn more about what your student is learning, log in to your student’s portal using their username and password at Connected.mcgraw-hill.com.

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MATHEMATICS

The district math curriculum is taught through Go Math.

California Go Math!™ is a K–8 program written specifically to support the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics with an emphasis on developing 21st-century skills. The Standards for Mathematical Practice are integrated into the content, along with an equal emphasis on conceptual fluency. The program provides rigor, depth of understanding through interactive lessons, research-based instructional approaches, best practices, English learner support, and differentiated instructional resources to ensure success for all students. The comprehensive digital resources promote college and career readiness and support students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education instruction consists of a program providing for student participation in psychomotor activities, physical fitness, individual games and group games. Students will receive 200 minutes of PE every 10 days. 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 STUDIESThe 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. Some classes will be able to learn how to play the recorder.

COMPUTERS, CHROME LAB AND LIBRARY

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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

HOMEWORK POLICYHomework 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

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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. The ESSA, “Every Student Succeeds Act,” 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 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) form the school office.

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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 under-standable 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.

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TITLE I SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS

1. Sierra Enterprise Elementary 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.

School Site Council will be the committee that creates the school parental involvement policy. All changes will be made during the first meeting of the committee. All parents will be informed of the meetings and can send suggestions or present suggestions during that meeting.

2. Sierra Enterprise Elementary will take the following actions to distribute to parents and the local community, the School Parental Involvement Policy.

The School Parental Involvement Policy will be provided to parents via school web site. Parents may request a copy to be sent home at any time.

3. Sierra Enterprise Elementary will update periodically its School Parental Involvement Policy to meet the changing needs of parents and the school.

During each school site council meeting, the school parental involvement policy can updated, changed or amended. All changes will be made public via the school web site.

4. Sierra Enterprise Elementary 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 August 9, 2017.

5. Sierra Enterprise Elementary 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.

We are providing telephone call reminders, web site reminders and flyers home.

6. Sierra Enterprise Elementary will provide timely information about Title I programs to parents.

Parent Classes in ELA and Math will be offered to parents.

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7. Sierra Enterprise Elementary 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.

We will hold Back to School Night, Open House, Parent Classes and School Site Council meetings to discuss curriculum and academic assessments.

8. Sierra Enterprise Elementary 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, Gate Meetings, Parent Workshops, Title I parent meetings and family activities

9. Sierra Enterprise Elementary 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. Sierra Enterprise Elementary 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:

School Site Council

Parent Classes

Parent Conferences

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

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Parent workshop and classes will be held to discuss the above.

3. The school will provide materials and training to help parents work with their children in improving their academic achievement, and encourage parental involvement.

Agenda, Math Manipulatives, Common Core Standards and classes will be offered to support parents.

Writing Rubric, Examples of Lesson, Common Core Math, Text Dependent Questions, Graphic Organizers, Web Site Lists and Practice Fluency

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.

Teachers and staff will be provided on going coach led professional development, pre-service days and time to discuss how to communicate with parents.

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.

Our school offers Title I , School Site Council, ELAC and school events for parents involvement.

DISCRETIONARY SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY COMPONENTS

(NOTE: The School Parental Involvement Policy may include additional paragraphs listing and describing other discretionary activities that the school, in consultation with its parents, chooses to undertake to build parents’ capacity for involvement in the school to support their children’s academic achievement, such as the following discretionary activities listed under section 1118(e) of the ESEA.)

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Sierra Enterprise Elementary 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 Sierra Enterprise Elementary School on August 9, 2017. 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) (Date)

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SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACTELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Year: 2017-2018

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 achieve-

ment. Formal conferences will be held November 9-17, 2017 and March 5-9, 2018. 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 22, 2017 End of first trimester October 27, 2017 and report cards go home on November 17, 2017 Progress reports K-6 (deficiency notices) December 15, 2017 End of second trimester February 16, 2018 and report cards go home March 9, 2018 Progress reports K-6 (deficiency notices) April 6, 2018 Final report cards May 25, 2018. Reports cards will be given to parents at parent teacher conference. Final report card will be sent home via

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.

5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and to observe classroom activities.

As part of this Compact, parents agree to: 1. Monitor attendance.2. Make sure that homework is completed.3. Volunteer in their child’s classroom.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 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. 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.

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School – Parent Compact Continued

As part of this compact, students agree to: 1. Do homework every day and ask for help when needed.2. Read at least 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 _______________________________________________________________

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ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTSCHOOL HANDBOOKSInserts for 2017-2018

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

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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. 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

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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.

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

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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)]

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.

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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)]

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1. Mandatory Expulsion {E.C. 48915(c)}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension 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

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.

3. Acts of Violence {E.C. 48900(a)}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension 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

SuspensionSuspension 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

SuspensionSuspension Expulsion

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REFERENCE CHART:

EDUCATION CODES RELATED TO DISCIPLINE

(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

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

SuspensionSuspension 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)(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 Expulsion

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(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

SuspensionSuspension Expulsion

Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.

15. Imitation Firearm {E.C. 48900(m)}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension 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

SuspensionSuspension Expulsion

Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or battery.

17. Harassment of a Student Witness {E.C. 48900(o)} Alternative to Suspension Expulsion

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Suspension

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

SuspensionSuspension Expulsion

Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma.

19. Hazing {E.C. 48900(q)}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension Expulsion

Engaged or attempted to engage in hazing.

20. Bullying and Bullying by Electronic Act {E.C. 48900(r)}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension 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.

21. Aided or Abetted to Inflict Physical Injury {E.C. 48900(t)}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension 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

SuspensionSuspension 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.

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23. Acts of Hate Violence {E.C. 48900.3}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension 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

SuspensionSuspension 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

SuspensionSuspension Expulsion

Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property.

26a. Attendance – Truant {E.C. 48260}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension Expulsion

Absent from school without a valid excuse.

26b. Attendance – Repeat Truant {E.C. 48261}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension Expulsion

Absent from school more than one day without a valid excuse.

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26c. Attendance – Habitual Truant {E.C. 48262}Alternative to

SuspensionSuspension 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.

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]

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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

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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.

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, homeless education, foster youth services, reasonable accommodation for a lactating student on a school campus, assignment of a student to a course without educational content for more than a week in one semester or to a course the student has previously completed, noncompliance with the physical education instructional minutes for students in elementary school, alleged retaliation against a complainant or other participant in the complaint process or anyone who has acted to uncover or report a violation subject to this policy, 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

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have questions regarding the Uniform Complaint Procedures, you can contact the district’s Legal Compliance Specialist in Human Resources at (916) 686-7795.

DISCIPLINE POLICY CONTRACT

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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 HechtPrincipal

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.

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