Teacher Handbook

Academic Year 2017-2018

Principal: Mr. Manuel Bojorquez Assistant Principal: Mrs. Consuelo Carranza

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WILLOW SCHOOLAcademic Year 2017-2018

Agreement for our Work TogetherAs Learners, Teachers, and Colleagues

We all agree to: WORK together so that all of us move towards the shared school vision.

IMPLEMENT what we learn to the best of our ability to ensure an equitable education for all students.

Willow School Norms

Come on-time, be prepared, and stay on task to follow through with a purposeful agenda.

All members have an equal voice.o Respectful Listening.o Be flexible, open-minded, and focused on solutions.o Engage in respectful, professional and positive collaboration.o Active and honest communication.o Agree to disagree: willingness to be open-minded and flexible.

Collective leadership, equally share responsibility and accountability.o Commitment to the team.o Have a team vision.o Unity/equity focused, not competition.o Honest supportive team focused on student achievement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: PROCEDURESDUTY HOURS/ STUDENT ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL/ ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS 4

ABSCENCES/ OFFICE NORMS/ ORDERS 5

TELEPHONE & ADDRESS CHANGE/ CUMS/ AT-RISK STUDENTS/TEACHER ABSCENCES

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STAFF MEETINGS/ CLASS COVERAGE/ LESSON PLANS 7

SUBSTITUTE FOLDER/ CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT/ CLASSROOM UP-KEEP 8

CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS/ CLASSROOM INTERRUPTIONS/INCIDENT REPORTS

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SAFETY AND SECURITY/ ACCIDENTS 10

BEHAVIOR MATRIX /RECCESS/ RAINY DAY PROCEDURES 11

MANDATED REPORTER/ PROHIBITED ITEMS 12

RED EMERGENCY BACKPACK/ EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/ EVACUATION 13

SECTION 2: GUIDELINES, FORMS, & POLICIESATTENDANCE & TARDY GUIDELINES 14

DRESS CODE POLICY 15

UNIFORM GUIDELINES 16

Film, Video, and Broadcasting Program Request Guidelines and Forms 17

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Section 1: Policies and ProceduresTEACHER HANDBOOK

DUTY HOURS 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday -Friday Teachers must be ready to start workday by 8:00 a.m. Instruction begins at

8:15 a.m. All other staff members are to be at their assigned post at their scheduled

time. Whenever an unforeseen emergency arises resulting in being late to work, it

is the responsibility of the staff member to notify, Maria Gomez, as soon as possible so that coverage may be arranged. 619-428-2231

STUDENT ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL Regular Day ScheduleRefer to Appendix B & C for the complete bell schedule and Willow’s Teacher Resource Site.

Walking Club (1st-6th grade): will be from 7:35a.m. -8:10 a.m. at the upper grade playground. Tk & Kinder students must be accompanied by an adult.

Transitional Kinder (TK): 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kindergarten: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. 1st- 6th: 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Arrival: All students who eat breakfast will report directly to the cafeteria upon arrival. Supervision of students in the cafeteria begins at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. and continues until 8:10 a.m.Dismissal: The parent or legal guardian is required to come to the office to sign out the child with appropriate I.D. The office will call the teacher so the student can be sent to the office. Parent of kinder students will be sent to the classroom to pick up his/her student. Parent must give you the dismissal slip in order to be released from the classroom. If a parent/guardian comes to the classroom to pick up a student and they do not have a “release form”, please refer them to the main office.

ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS ProceduresRecord of classroom attendance must be signed weekly by each teacher on Friday’s by 3:00 pm and placed in the attendance box in the teachers’ mailboxes.

Attendance is to be taken through SYNERGY; please submit by 8:45 a.m. daily. In case of computer failure, attendance roster needs to be sent to the office by 8:45 a.m.

Any student arriving after 8:15 a.m. is tardy and the teacher will mark it in Synergy.

Any student arriving after 8:45 a.m. should report to the office before going to the classroom to receive their tardy slip. Ms. Erika Aviles, Administrative Clerk I, will input in Synergy.

Note: Students with excessive tardiness will be referred to the School Attendance Review Team and/ or School Attendance Review Board (SART/SARB).

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ABSCENCES ProceduresGuidelines will be updated soon.Please contact our Outreach Consultant, Monica Olivan, at X3793

When students are absent, the parents must call the school office at (619) 428-2231 or send a note when their child returns that states the reason for their absence.

OFFICE NORMS The office is open from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.The office is a place of business and needs to be treated as such.

Students who are sent to the office must have a note or pass from the teacher.

In order for any student to use the phone, a note must be sent giving permission. The office phone should only be used for emergency purposes.

The office copier is to be used for internal office use only. Staff can use hallway copier.

Do not send students to request copies to be made by the office staff or IMRA.

Please do not send students to the staff lounge.

ORDERS ProceduresPlease refer to Appendix G for all work order forms and Willow’s Teacher Resource Site.

SUPPLY ORDER: Request for classroom supplies need to be submitted the 2nd and 4th

Monday of each month to Mrs. Maria Gomez, Administrative Assistant. Every effort will be done to complete request within three days.

Requests for other materials not included in the warehouse list, need to be submitted to Mr. Bojorquez for approval.

**No refund of purchases will be made without prior approval by administration.COMPUTER WORK ORDER:

Please submit your own technology work orders through district website. Click on WORK ORDERS (username: 020 password: smile).

CLASSROOM WORK ORDER: Submit all classroom work orders to Mr. Bojorquez via email

(mbojorquez@sysd.k12.ca.us). Classroom work order requests will be submitted to Maintenance and Operations after principal’s review and approval.

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TELEPHONE & ADDRESS CHANGE Procedures Please notify the office immediately if there is a change in

your address, telephone number or person to contact in an emergency.

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injured. Note: In case of a change of address, please inform the

office, as well as the district, of your new address.

CUMS ProceduresPlease check with Ms. Jovana Montes, Administrative Clerk I, to have access to review them.

Cumulative records for students are maintained in the office. Teachers are expected to take the time to look through them to

familiarize with students needs and prior history. Please remember that the CUM cannot be removed from the office.

Teachers should work on the folders throughout the year to avoid a rush at the end of the school year.

New students’ records will arrive periodically throughout the year.

AT-RISK STUDENTS Procedures It is imperative that each teacher identifies a student “at risk” early

in September or within 30 days after enrolling in a classroom. Students “at risk” are those who are academically functioning

below grade level or have attendance or social problems affecting their learning.

Please submit list via email of students at risk with a brief description of the problem(s) to Mr. Bojorquez by Monday, September 7, 2017.

TEACHER ABSCENCES Procedures Teachers are responsible to input their absences (prior to 7 am day

of absence) and request a substitute via AESOP (Automated Educational Substitute Operator).

Teachers are responsible to utilize the San Ysidro School District AESOP computer system.

If an unforeseen absence should occur (after 7 am day of absence) it is the responsibility of the teacher to communicate with the school site (Maria Gomex x3798) and district office (ext 3017 Yadira Diaz, Administrative Secretary III).

In case of of an emergencies, the emergency lesson plans will be utilized.

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STAFF MEETINGS ProceduresFor meeting schedule check Willow’s Resource Site or the District Calendar.

Staff and/or grade level meetings are scheduled at 1:05 p.m. on scheduled Fridays.

All staff members are expected to attend scheduled meetings, and to arrive promptly (including Instructional

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Aides). Please notify administrator if you are not going to attend the

scheduled meeting and specify why you are unable to attend. IEP or parent meetings should not be scheduled during staff

meetings without prior approval from administration.

CLASS COVERAGE ProceduresIf you are late or have an emergency, please contact office, Mr. Bojorquez, or Mrs. Carranza.

Class coverage will only be provided on an emergency basis as defined below:

1. Substitute / Teacher late to work.2. No substitute available (if there is no sub, classes will be subject

to be dispersed).3. Teachers leaving work because of illness or family/ personal

situations (administrator approval). If approved, please make sure to sign out at the office.

4. If coverage is needed during instructional time, please contact the office for an administrator, or credentialed personnel (for emergency cases and only directed by administration), to cover your class.

LESSON PLANS ProceduresPlease submit Substitute Emergency Lesson Packets to Ms. Jovana Montes by Friday, August 31, 2017.

LESSON PLANS:Lesson plans must be accessible to administration and placed on your teacher work station when informal classroom visits are conducted by administration. Lesson plans must be up to date and aligned to grade level instructional goals and design.EMERGENCY LESSON PACKETS:All teachers must have Emergency Lesson Packets (one per each child) on file in the office. The teacher must update the packets, as needed.

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SUBSTITUTE FOLDER ProceduresItems in substitute folder should be ready by August 31, 2017, and must updated, as needed.

This folder is for your substitute and it should stay at your desk.Inside the folder insert the following items:1) Detailed lesson plans2) Current seating chart (put a * on student helpers) –You can also print out your class list form Synergy.3) List of students with health issues, students in speech or RSP, other4) School map and put an X where they must pick up your students in the morning and at recess time

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CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT ProceduresUpdate classroom work and lesson targets and objective, as needed.

1. Post daily schedule and class management.2. Post unit matrix posters.3. Daily lesson objectives, learning targets, and essential

quetions must be clearly posted for each subject area being taught.

4. Post a content standard label when displaying samples of student work.

5. Have a designated area in your classroom for a Word Wall and NVL wall.

CLASSROOM UP-KEEP Procedures Turn off your lights and lock your door whenever the room is

not occupied. Never leave an unoccupied room unlocked. Unsupervised students cannot be left in the classroom at any

time. Students cannot be left alone with volunteers at any time.

Please close and lock your windows when you leave at the end of your duty day.

Have students pick up papers and other trash off the floor and place all student chairs on top of desks (daily).

Turn off computers and printers daily at the end of the day. Classrooms and office space need to be neat and organized. DO NOT send students with your classroom keys to your

classroom or to run personal errands.

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CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS ProceduresApproved Food Celebrations:

1) Fall Celebration-Tuesday, October 31, 2017

2) Winter Celebration-Friday, December 15, 2017

3) Valentine’s Day-Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Non-food Celebrations: Classroom celebrations are a part of the school experience,

yet should be kept to a minimum (one per month with Principal approval).

All non-food classroom celebrations are to be noted in teachers’ lesson plans.

Food Celebrations: Four days have been approved. There is a form located on

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4) End of the Year –Friday, June 22, 2018

district website (click on school menu icon on the right margin-then scroll down and click on catering icon) where items can be requested for your classroom celebration.

The cafeteria supervisor must be notified a week in advance if your students will not be eating in the cafeteria.

Note: Only store bought food items may be served at approved classroom celebrations and must follow the San Ysidro School District Wellness Policy Guidelines.

CLASSROOM INTERRUPTIONS Procedures1. Intercoms and/or public address systems shall be used sparingly.2. The delivery of routine messages should be limited to designate

times during the day.3. Visitations should be arranged in advance through the school office

and administration approval obtain.4. School maintenance, which would cause excessive noise, should be

scheduled before or after school hours. (Legal Reference: Education Code 32212 Classroom Interruptions).

INCIDENT REPORTS ProceduresRefer to Appendix H and I for the Incident Report and school -wide Behavioral Management Plan Willow’s Teacher Resource Site.

Directions to log contact in Synergy is on Willow’s Teacher Site, click on SYNERGY.

Incident reports should be the last resort to your classroom management system.

Teachers must contact and keep parents informed of student’s behavior.

Log your parent communication in Synergy. In a case of a severe infraction or recurring behavior, a

detailed incident report must be submitted to the office.

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SAFETY AND SECURITY Procedures In order to ensure a safe campus, all gates will remain closed during

school hours. All parents are required to enter the school campus through the main gate.

Please make sure gates close behind upon entering the school. This includes the kinder/first grade gate and any gates leading into the school from the teacher parking lot.

Students must be given a hall pass. A child should not be given the keys to return to the classroom for

forgotten materials or to go to the parking lot to pick up something from a teacher’s car.

Always stay with your students during an assembly, while in the computer lab or on any other occasion.

Bathroom logs should be kept in the classroom. If you are going to keep a child after school you need to have had

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previously notify the parent of that child. You must make transportation arrangements for those students riding the bus. For professional reasons, no student should be kept after school during a staff meeting.

Do not park on the red zones. This includes teacher parking lot. Each visitor will have to sign-in and will be given a “Visitor’s Pass”. Each employee is responsible for questioning any person on

campus who is not a school employee. Please report any suspicious person(s) or item(s) to the office and

they will contact admin and security guard. Classroom doors should be locked at all times.

ACCIDENTS Procedures If you should become injured on the job it is your responsibility to report it to

an administrator, immediately. If an administrator is not available, please report your injury to the school secretary.

When you report an injury, you are required to fill out the proper paper work, immediately. Report forms may be obtained from the school secretary.

Staff members should not attempt to lift or move any heavy items. Please avoid standing on chairs and counters. Call the office if you need assistance.

If a staff member suffers loss of personal property or property damage on the school grounds, a police report needs to be made. In addition a District Claim Form must be filled out. This is extremely important if you are requesting reimbursement from the District.

STUDENT ACCIDENT : An accident form is required if: 1. A staff member witnesses the accident, 2. Accident occurs in their classroom and/or 3. Accident occurs during their supervision time. The Health Clerk has this form.

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BEHAVIOR MATRIX ProceduresRefer to Appendix I for Behavior Matrix and Willow’s Teacher Resource Site.

Willow students are expected to follow our three school-wide rules:

1) Be Respectful 2) Be Responsible 3) Be Safe

Students will implement these rules in all common areas.

RECCESS Procedures All teachers will be required to do recess duty during the first and last week of

school. Recess duty schedule will be created during first week of school. A schedule of

recess duty will indicate the weekly recess teacher team on duty. Before you send your students out, make sure that someone is on duty. If no one has reported for recess duty, stay with the students on the playground

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and send a student to the office to notify the lack of supervision. Do not send your students outside prior to their assigned recess time. While on duty, teachers are responsible for all students. Make sure you are walking around and monitoring your assigned area. The use of cell phones is not allowed while on duty. Make sure you pick your students up on time.

RAINY DAY PROCEDURES ProceduresIn the Morning:It is recommended that all classrooms are opened at 8:05 a.m. Please notify the office once you are ready to receive students. Students will report to the cafeteria upon arrival. In the morning, the Principal, Assistant-Principal, Psychologist and all specialists (RSP, Aides and Teacher Assistant, and other non-classroom teachers) will be on duty to direct students to their classroom.For Recess:Each teacher, when appropriate, may take their students to a short restroom break. If a teacher needs to use the restroom please contact office for coverage.For Lunch:Students and teachers lunch periods are 30 minutes. Teachers are to walk students to the cafeteria at the schedule lunch period. Please promptly pick up your students in the cafeteria at the end of your scheduled lunch time.**Students are dismissed at the regular time, but teachers are allowed to leave fifteen minutes early.

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MANDATED REPORTER ProceduresRefer to Appendix K for Child Abuse Form and Willow’s Teacher Resource Site.

It is the legal responsibility of all employees as mandated reporters to report child abuse or the suspected abuse of any student.

Please be advised that the child abuse can take many forms, i.e. physical, emotional, neglect etc.

No employee shall judge the suspected condition nor should they conduct their own investigation.

All cases must be reported to Child Protective Services at 858-560-2191 and/or a report must be faxed with them.

You must fill out the form and fax it to CPS FAX: 858-467-0412. Do NOT place the CPS report or copies of the report in the CUM file.

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PROHIBITED ITEMS ProceduresRefer to Appendix L for Student Item Form and Willow’s Teacher Resource Site.

The school is an educational institution whose primary purpose is to provide each student with the skills necessary to develop their maximum potential. Any item that detracts from this goal does not belong at school.

Staff members will confiscate the prohibited item(s) listed below and fill out the STUDENT ITEM FORM. Item will be returned by admin, teacher or office staff, depending on the circumstance.

Item(s): Cell phones, MP3 players/ipods, cameras, permanent markers,) weapons of any kind, eggs, live animals, games, toys, water balloons, large sums of money, obscene materials, make-up, hats, and hair spray

Items listed below, please contact ADMIN immediately - explosives (firecrackers, poppers, and stink bombs)- controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, and tobacco)- obscene material(s)- weapons of any kind

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RED EMERGENCY BACKPACK Procedures Every classroom will be assigned one Red Emergency

Backpack. The contents of these backpacks are to be used ONLY in case

of an emergency. If a student requires any First Aid item, please send them to

the Health Clerk (with pass) or use the classroom first aid kit.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ProceduresPlease review evacuation map on Appendix M and Willow’s Teacher Resource Site.

State law requires schools conduct a

Each teacher is responsible for the safety and orderly conduct of students during emergency or emergency drills that are held for students and teachers. All teachers must discuss procedures for earthquakes, fire drills, and lockdowns.

Earthquake drills: Teachers must discuss and practice "duck and cover" procedures with students. Proper procedures for earthquake evacuation should to be posted by the door.

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fire drill and an emergency drill once a month.

Tentative Schedule in on Appendix N and Willow’s Teacher Resource Site.

Fire drills: Teachers should discuss behavior to, from, and during the fire drill. Students should also know what to do during recess and lunch should there be a fire drill. Each teacher needs to post the fire drill route by the door. During a fire drill, the number of students under your care at the time must be noted and only one student must be sent to the school secretary to give the teacher’s name and the number of students at the time of the drill.

Lockdown: It will begin with a P.A. announcement. During a lockdown, lock the door, turn off lights, have students huddle near a corner of the room where they are not visible, and maintain quiet and calm. Do not call the office. If you are outside during a lockdown go to the nearest classroom/building with your students. Wait until you hear the P.A. announcement that states lockdown is lifted.

EVACUATION Procedures Get your Red Emergency Pack and bring it with you. Lock doors and turn off lights. Follow the Evacuation Map (refer to map section). Each class, once outside in the area indicated on map, will send a runner to an

assigned office staff member with their current student count. Please make sure student states Teachers Name and number of students. Bell (long ring) is rung to signal the return to classroom. Students will exit the classroom quietly and walk in a single line to designated

area.

Section 2: Guidelines and PoliciesAttendance Guidelines

1. Students are required by law to attend school daily.

2. Definition of absences: EXCUSED: illness with a doctor’s note, bereavement, and/or doctor/dentist appointment UNEXCUSED: note with an unacceptable reason (ex. slept in) or UNVERIFIED: no note or phone call from home (TRUANT)

3. Notes or phone calls reporting absences must be directed to the office within 48 hours, not to teachers.

4. Three or more unexcused or unverified absences will require an attendance contract (#1). A total of 3 or more tardiness will also require attendance contract #1 to be issued (only attendance contract #1 can be issue for tardiness).-by Teacher with copy to office.

5. Six or more unexcused absences will require attendance contract to be issue (#2). -by Teacher with copy to office.

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6. For additional unexcused absences after contract #2 or excessive absences or tardiness, teacher must request a Pre-SARB hearing to administration. For students exhibiting excessive absences a request for a SARB (Student Attendance Review Board) meeting will be requested to the district. A record of absences are kept by:

1) Office 2) Teacher

Recommendation by School Staff:Doctor/Dentist appointment or any other appointments should be made after the end of the school day.

Tardy Guidelines1. Students are required by law to arrive at school no later than 8:15 a.m. Students arriving after 8:15 a.m

will be considered tardy.2. Any student arriving after 8:15 a.m. is tardy and the teacher will mark it in Synergy. Any student arriving

after 8:30 a.m. should report to the office before going to the classroom to receive their tardy slip. Ms. Erika Aviles, Administrative Clerk I, will input in Synergy.

3. Four or more absences or tardiness beyond 30 minutes will be reported to the SART/SARB team. SART/SARB team reviews excessive tardiness and unexcused absences for prosecution.

4. A record of all tardiness are kept by: 1) Office 2) Teacher

DRESS CODE POLICY

To ensure a safe campus and a positive learning environment, Willow Elementary requires the following:

BACKPACKS -The dress code also applies to backpacks, notebooks, and book covers.

BELTS -Belts with initials or gang symbols (as identified by the Police Department) are not permitted. Belt buckles must be permanently attached to the belt and of moderate size. Web belts are not permitted. Belts must be looped through pants without hanging down from under shirt or top.

HAIR/NAILS -Hair that is colored a distracting, unnatural color, such as pink, green, purple, etc., is not allowed. Hairstyle may not be disruptive to the learning environment. Long acrylic nails are not permitted.

HATS/SUNGLASSES -Hats, caps, visors, beanies, bandanas and sunglasses shall not be worn. Only for fieldtrips, if appropriate.

JEWELRY/CHAINS -Wallet chains, large bead chains, safety pin chains, paper clip chains, dog collar type chains, or other types of chains that are considered safety issues will not be allowed. Spiked clothing or jewelry is not permitted. Pierced jewelry must not create a safety issue, i.e., no hoops, safety pins, large dangly body rings, tongue, lips or nose piercing.

MESSAGES –Clothing, buttons or jewelry promoting alcohol, drugs, tobacco, violence, displaying unacceptable messages, displaying foul or sexually suggestive language or symbols, and any gang affiliation (as identified by the

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Police Department) will not be allowed. Graffiti of any type is not allowed. Articles containing graffiti will be confiscated.

PANTS/SHORTS -Pants must not sag and must stay at the waist without the aid of a belt. Pants must be hemmed. Pants with slits or frayed and ragged hems are not acceptable.

SHOES -must be worn at all times. Flip-flops or shoes with open toes or heels are not allowed.

SHORTS/SKIRTS/ DRESSES/SKORTS -All clothing must be of modest length (within four fingers from knee).

SHIRTS/BLOUSES. All tops must have sleeves and collars. Necklines must be no lower than four fingers from the collarbone. Only white garments underneath uniform shirt and all shirts must be buttoned modestly.

CLOTHING -must conceal all undergarments (boys and girls). No bare torsos or shoulders. NO baggy or form fitting clothing allowed. Sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets, or coats cannot be worn to cover up inappropriate clothing. No denim may be worn.

VALUABLE ITEMS – The school cannot be responsible for missing clothing, jewelry or any valuable items.

No Make Up

Any item which distracts from the learning environment or may present a danger to students or staff.The school staff has the discretion to determine whether clothing or articles are appropriate or not. The dress code is also subject to change as needed.

UNIFORM GUIDELINES

The District’s policy is based on California Education Code. This Uniform Policy will contribute to the health and safety of our students and to the development of a productive learning environment. Please take a few moments to review our school’s revised uniform list that is enclosed. Be assured that the revised list will not require you to purchase additional items; it simply provides more options.No student shall be denied attendance at school, penalized, or otherwise subject to disciplinary measures for failing to wear a school uniform by reason of financial hardship. Parents, who have or who wish to request an exemption for their student not to wear the school uniform, must adhere to the enclosed Dress and Grooming Policy, which requires that all students wear proper and appropriate dress while in attendance in school and at school sponsored activities. If you are considering opting your student out of the K-8 Mandatory Uniform Dress Policy, please feel free to contact the school office so that we may facilitate your request. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact the Educational Service Department at (619) 428-4476 Ext. 3082, 3078

ALLOWED CLOTHING TOPS ALLOWED CLOTHING BOTTOMSSHIRTS/BLOUSES SWEATERS, JACKETS, OR

SWEATSHIRTSLONG PANTS SKIRTS AND/OR SHORTS

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Color: White, light blue, or baby blue.

Must have plain sleeves. Acceptable tops include polo shirts, turtlenecks, dress shirts, and blouses. (T-shirts are not acceptable)

Color: White, blue, gray, or black.Hip length maximum. Plain color, crew or V-neck, cardigan, pull over or hoodies with zippers.

Color: Navy Blue

Fitted at waist, hemmed or cuffed; belt, if loops on pants, worn at waist.

Color: Navy Blue

Shorts must be above the knee, worn at the waist, and no shorter than 3 fingers above the knee.

The following items are not considered uniform: blue jeans, sweat pants, no stretch pants or leggings, no spandex, no baggy pants, no bell-bottoms, no carpenter or cargo styles, no hip-huggers, no side-knee pockets. Emblems, logos, or decorations are not allowed.• Belts should be black, brown, navy blue, or khaki with no emblem, logoor decoration and must be worn with slacks and shorts that are designed to have beltloops. Belts must be visible and worn around the waist. Belts are optional for pre-k,kindergarten, and first grade students.• Appropriate shoes must be worn and not include thongs. Sandals are not allowed inelementary grades.• Acceptable outerwear for classroom is limited to include sweater, sweater vest,sweatshirt, and light jacket. During class time, jackets are to remain open, not zipped orbuttoned. Colors for classroom outerwear include khaki, navy blue, gray, andwhite. • Heavy coats and jackets worn to and from school and/or outdoors are not restricted, butrecommended to colors of navy blue, white, khaki and hunter green.• No head wear shall be worn on campus

Guidelines for Film, Video, and Broadcasting Program Request Forms

1. All film, video/broadcasting programs, viewed by students, shall be written into the weekly lesson plans.

2. All films; video/broadcasting programs shall be previewed /screened, by the teacher, for inappropriate language/modeling, violence, nudity, and sex before requesting the principal’s approval.

3. Film ratings: Films rated PG13 or R is not permitted. Those films rated PG, must have a parent permission form signed prior to viewing the film.

4. The principal shall approve/disapprove all films, video/broadcasting programs. Request forms need to be turned in at least a week before it will be viewed and written in lesson plans.

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5. All requests must be directly related to specific objectives of the lesson currently being taught.

6. Film/video/broadcasting programs may be used as part of the discipline/positive incentives program, once a month, during the time that is least disruptive to the instructional program.

Go to Appendix M & N for video, film, and broadcasting forms

APPENDIX A

Important Dates

SCHOOL OPENS:

First Day for Teachers: Monday, August 14, 2017

First Day for Students: Thursday, August 17, 2017

Back to School Night (5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.) Thursday, August 31, 2017

RETURN FROM FALL BREAK for teachers and students: Teacher and Students Return Monday, October 2, 2017

RETURN FROM NOVEMBER BREAK Monday, November 27, 2017

RETURN FROM WINTER BREAK for teachers: Monday, January 8, 2018

RETURN FROM WINTER BREAK for students: Tuesday, January 9, 2018

RETURN FROM SPRING BREAK for teachers and students: Monday, April 9, 2018

Open House (4P.M. to 6P.M.) Thursday, June 14, 2018

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL:For Students: Friday, June 22, 2018

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For Teachers Tuesday, June 26, 2018

HOLIDAYS (SCHOOL CLOSED):

Monday, September 4, 2017 Labor Day September 25 to September 29, 2017 Fall BreakFriday, November 10, 2017 Veteran’s DayNovember 20-22, 2017 Non-Instructional Days/ Thanksgiving Holiday

December 18, 2017 to January 5, 2018 Winter Break Monday, January 15, 2018 Martin L. King DayFebruary 16 and 19, 2018 Lincoln/Washington’s DayMonday, May 28, 2017 Memorial Day

___________________________________________________MINIMUM DAYS: RELEASE TIME for students every FridayTK – 12: 30 p.m. – Kinder- 12:20 p.m. Grades 1st-6th -1:15 p.m. August 17 – 25, 2017 First 7 days of schoolDecember 4- 8, 2017 Parent ConferencesMarch 19- 23, 2018 Parent ConferencesJune 18 – 22, 2018 Last Week of school

APPENDIX B

Willow Elementary Bell Schedule 2017-2018Regular Day Schedule

Teacher Day Begins 8:00 am

Warning Bell 8:10 am

Instructional Time Begins 8:15 am

Recess TK, Kinder, and 1st Grade 9:30 am to 9:45 amRecess 2-3 Grade 9:50 am to 10:05 amRecess 4-5 Grades 10:10 am to 10:25 amRecess 6 Grades 10:30 am to 10:45 am

Lunch Kinder and 1st Grade 10:50 am to 11:35 amLunch TK (30 min) 10:50 am to 11:20 amLunch 2-3 Grades 11:15 am to 12:00 pmLunch 4-5 Grades 11:40 am to 12:25 pmLunch 6 Grade 12:05 pm to 12:50 pmStudent DismissalTK 12:30pmAll Kinder 2:15 pm1-6 Grades 2:45 pmTeacher Day Ends 3:15 pm

Regular Day- Rainy Day ScheduleTeacher Day Begins 8:00 am

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Warning Bell 8:10 am

Instructional Time Begins 8:15 am

Recess TK, Kinder, and 1st Grade 9:30 am to 9:45 amRecess 2-3 Grade 9:50 am to 10:05 amRecess 4-5 Grades 10:10 am to 10:25 amRecess 6 Grades 10:30 am to 10:45 am

Lunch TK, Kinder and 1 Grade (30 min) 10:50 am to 11:20 amLunch 2-3 Grades (30 min) 11:25 am to 11:55 amLunch 4-5 Grades (30 min) 12:00 pm to 12:30 pmLunch 6 Grade (30 min) 12:35 pm to 1:05 pm

Student DismissalTK 12:30 pmAll Kinder 2:15 pm1-6 Grades 2:45 pmTeacher Day Ends 3:00 pm

APPENDIX C

Willow Elementary Bell Schedule 2017-2018

Minimum & Rainy Daily Schedule

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Minimum Day Schedule Minimum Rainy Day Schedule

Teacher Day Begins 8:00 am same

Warning Bell 8:10 am same

Instructional Time Begins 8:15 am same

Recess TK, Kinder, and 1st Grade 9:30 am to 9:45 am sameRecess 2-3 Grade 9:50 am to 10:05 am sameRecess 4-5 Grades 10:10 am to 10:25 am sameRecess 6 Grades 10:30 am to 10:45 am same

Lunch TK (30 min) 10:30 am to 11:00 am sameLunch Kinder and 1st Grade 10:30 am to 11:15 am 10:30 am to 11:00 amLunch 2-3 Grades 10:55 am to 11:40 am 11:05 am to 11:35 amLunch 4-5 Grades 11:20 am to 12:05 pm 11:40 am to 12:10 pmLunch 6 Grade 12:05 pm to 12:50 pm 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm

Student Dismissal Minimum Day TK (200 min) (30 min lunch)

12:05 pm 12:05 pm

Student Dismissal Minimum Day- Kinder (200 min) (45 min lunch)

12:20 pm 12:20 pm

Student Dismissal Minimum Day- 1-6 grade (240 min exclusive of recess)

1:15 pm 1:15 pm

Teacher Day Ends 3:15 pm 3:00 pm

APPENDIX D

Willow School Drill Schedule (TENTATIVE)

2017-2018

MONTH DATE DRILLAUGUST TUESDAY- 29th Fire & Earthquake DrillSEPTEMBER TUESDAY- 19th Fire& Lock Down DrillOCTOBER TUESDAY- 24th Fire & Earthquake DrillNOVEMBER TUESDAY- 28th Fire DrillDECEMBER TUESDAY- 12th Fire DrillJANUARY TUESDAY- 30th Fire DrillFEBRUARY TUESDAY- 27th Fire and Lock Down DrillMARCH TUESDAY- 13th Fire DrillAPRIL TUESDAY- 24th Fire and Earthquake DrillMAY TUESDAY- 29th Fire and Earthquake DrillJUNE TUESDAY- 12th Fire Drill** Drill dates are subject to change

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APPENDIX E

Willow School Evacuation Map (On-Site)

Fire Drill and Emergency School Map

APPENDIX FRevised July2017

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Willow SchoolEvacuation Map (On-Site)

Drills and Emergency School Map

APPENDIX G

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Willow SchoolSupply Work Order

WILLOW SCHOOL ORDER FORMDate: ____________

Teacher Name: Room:

1. Submit Supply Order Form to Dalia on the second and/or fourth Monday of the month. Please Submit on time-or your order will be processed on the next round.

2. Supplies will be filled and office will notify you to send a student to pick up in the supply room (next to room 3). Thursday is the usual distribution day.

Reminder: In order to better support the office staff it is essential that we adhere to the above mentioned procedures. THANK YOU!

APPENDIX H

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OFFICE ITEM # QUANTITY DESCRIPTION

Incident Report

Student’s Name:______________________________________________________________ Grade:_____________INCIDENT: Date:___________________ Time:________________ Location:_______________________Description:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Staff’s name (completingincident):____________________________________________________________________If possible, please attach REFLECTION SHEETParent was notified: Call Note sent with student met with parent-- date:____________ time:__________Result:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

***************************** FOR OFFICE USE ONLY ******************************Findings:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Consequence: Lunch Detention After School Detention Home Suspension Time Out, sent to:__________________________________________

Referred to:________________________________________________Called home, spoke to:____________________________________Action Taken By:__________________________________________ Date:____________________Student’s Signature:______________________________________ Date:_____________________

APPENDIX I

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Behavioral Management PlanClassroom Behavior

Each classroom teacher will use a behavior management chart to reinforce classroom and school rules. Your child’s classroom behavior will be communicated to you using the following color-coded system.

Color Label

Blue Outstanding Day-Class Role Model

Green Ready to Learn-Making Positive Choices

Yellow Verbal Warning-Reminder to Refocus

Orange Second Warning-Time to Reflect

Red Parent Contact-note | call | email

Students will start on green each day. Students will move clips/flags/cards according to their behavior in class throughout the day. When students’ clips/flags/cards are moved down, they will be allowed to move them back up

when they have earned it, unless they are on RED. If a student reaches RED again within the span of a week, the admin team will be reached to

assist the teacher. Behavior Management Plan

Steps Action

1Student is given a verbal warning with teacher referring to the rule that was not followed.

2 Student will change clip/card to yellow and will be given a second warning.

3 Student will need to write and reflect on rule(s) that were not followed.

4 Teacher will contact parent via note, email, or phone call.

5After speaking with student and parent(s), if the behavior continues, the administration team will meet with student.

(Approved by PBIS Team August 2017)

APPENDIX J

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APPENDIX KAPPENDIX K

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APPENDIX LAPPENDIX L

Student Item FormRevised July2017 28

Student Personal Item(s)

Name:________________________________________________________

Grade: ______ Room #_______ Staff: _____________________________

Put an X on item(s) confiscated: □ hat - description: ______________________________________□ toy(s) – description: ____________________________________□ cards- description: _____________________________________□ other: _______________________________________________

□ cell phone - Android iphone ipod (circle one) □ 1st Offense □ 2nd Offense □ 3rd Offense

□ No Damage □ Cracked □ Scratched

Please circle any noticeable damages on image.

Front Back

Comment(s):__________________________________________________

**Item(s) can be picked up at the office / teacher (circle one)

_________________________ _____________________Staff Signature Date

_________________________ _____________________Parent Signature Date

Copy-Student Original- Turn into teacher or office with item(s)

APENDIX M

San Ysidro School DistrictFilm, Video, and Broadcasting Program

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Teacher Request Form

_______ Video_______ Film_______ Broadcasting

Teacher Name: _________________________________ School:__________________

Date to be shown: ______________________________ Time: ________________

_____ Subject Area of Lesson Objective: ____________________________

_____ Discipline/Positive Incentive Program (limited to once a month)

_____ Content Standards

Title _________________________________________________________

Length of video________ Rating _______

Brief description of what film, video/broadcast is about and how it relates to lesson objective and content standard.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I have previewed the film, video/broadcast for inappropriate language/modeling, violence, nudity and sex and found the material to be appropriate for my students.

____________________________________

Teacher Signature DateTo be completed by AdministrationDate______________ _______ Approved ________ Denied Approved/Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________APENDIX N

Willow School

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Video/Film Parent Permission Slip

Date: ___________ Fecha

Student Name: _____________________________________ Nombre de estudiante

Teacher: ____________________________ Maestro(a)

Dear Parent/Legal GuardianEstimado Padres de Familia / Tutor Legal

In accordance with School Board Policy #AR6161 (d), I need your permission to show the film/video listed below in my classroom. I have reviewed the content and agree that the use is instructionally appropriate. Please be advised that this movie is rated PG.

De acuerdo con la Norma #AR6161 (d) de la Mesa Directiva, necesito su permiso para enseñar en mi salón la película anotada al siguiente. Yo he visto el contenido y estoy de acuerdo que contiene material de educación apropiada. Para su información, esta película está clasificada como PG.

Movie Title: ________________________________________________ Título de la Película

Please check one:

Favor de elegir uno: _______ YES, my child can watch this film/video at school Si, mi hijo(a) puede ver ésta película en la escuela

_______ NO, my child may not watch this film/video at school NO, mi hijo(a) no puede ver esta película en la escuela

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date / Fecha Firma de Padre/Tutor Legal

___________________________________ _______________

APENDIX O

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Willow Elementary School

Custodial Request Form

1. Submit your written requests to the office.

2. Blank custodial request forms are in the office.

Willow Elementary School Custodial Maintenance Service Request

To: OfficeFrom: __________________________ Room: ______ Date________

Request/Repair (specify):

To be completed by office and custodian:

Date received in office_________ received by _________

Date request completed by Custodian _________ initials _________

District work order needed: NO ________ YES ________

Custodian Report:

APPENDIX P

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Staff Recess Duty ScheduleAll teachers have duty the first and last week of school.

All substitutes must be on duty whether it is your duty day or not. Please indicate it in your lesson plans.

GROUP A: Week of: 8/28, 9/11, 10/2, 10/16, 10/10, 10/30, 11/13, 12/4, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/13, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11

GROUP B: Week of: 9/4, 9/18, 9/12, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/27, 12/11, 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21, 6/4

1st Grade: 9:30 a.m. -9:45 a.m.Ms. Dorado – Large Play Structure/Basketball CourtsMs. Karpel – Soccer Field/ Small Play StructureMs. Cuevas- Bathroom/ Ramp area

1st Grade: 9:30 a.m. -9:45 a.m.Ms. B. Huerta- Large Play Structure/Basketball CourtsMr. Montes– Bathroom Area/Small Play Structure

2nd - 3rd Grade: 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.Ms. Knutas-Hallmark – Soccer/Kickball FieldMs. T. Rodriguez - Restroom AreaMs.DeLeon- Large Play Structure/Basketball CourtsMs. Pimentel– Small Structure/Wall Ball CourtMs. Hills– Tether Ball courtsMs. Manley - Snack area

2nd - 3rd Grade: 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.Ms. Reyes – Soccer/Kickball FieldMs. Castro - Restroom AreaMs. A. Rodriguez- Large Play Structure/Basketball CourtsMs Lehardy- Small Structure/Wall Ball CourtMr. Daen– Tether Ball courts /Snack area

4th - 5th Grade: 10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.Ms. Alvarado – Soccer/Kickball FieldMs. Chaisongkram - Restroom AreaMs.Luna - Large Play Structure/Basketball CourtsMs. Globerson– Small Structure/Wall Ball CourtMs. M. Huerta – Tether Ball courts /Snack Area

4th - 5th Grade: 10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.Ms. Patterson – Soccer/Kickball FieldMs. Ordaz - Restroom AreaMs. Marin- DeGuire- Large Play Structure/Basketball CourtsMs. Bisaga– Small Structure/Wall Ball CourtMr. Rubio – Tether Ball courts /Snack Area

6th Grade: 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Ms. Mosqueda– Large Play Structure/Basketball CourtsMr. Brown – Soccer Field/ Small Play StructureMs. Gomez- Bathroom/ Ramp area

6th Grade: 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Ms. Virgil - Large Play Structure/Basketball CourtsTeacher A – Bathroom Area/Small Play Structure

TK & KINDER recess: 9:30 a.m. -9:45 a.m. Teachers will be on duty every day with their students.

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Tether Ball Courts

Large Play Structure

Soccer/Kickball

RAMP

Small Play Structure

Bathroom Area

COURTS

COURTS

Please actively supervise and attend to students.

Usage of cell phone is not allowed during supervision.

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