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Parent, Family, Student Handbook 2016-2017

Billy Aydlett, Principal Peter Lew, Vice Principal

(916) 684–7259 http://www.egusd.net/ehrhardt

TABLE OF CONTENTS

District/School Mission 3

Background about John Ehrhardt 5

Schedules 6

Supervision 7

Special Programs and Services 8

School Policies and Procedures 9 Medication/Illness & Injury/Hearing & Vision Screening Attendance and Tardy Policies Office Phone Use Lost and Found Bicycles/Skateboards/Skate-shoes Cell Phones/Personal Items/Electronics Student Recognition Honor Roll/National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) Homework Policy

Guidelines for Academic Grading 11

Curriculum and Textbooks 12

Transportation/Safety/Pet Policy 13

Emergency Procedures/Food Service 14

Parent/Community Involvement 15

Visitors on Campus 17

Feedback Procedure/Character Ed/Dress Code 17

School-wide Expectations/ Procedures 19

Exclusionary Discipline 21

Uniform Complaint Procedures 30

Sign and Return 31

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ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION

Elk Grove Unified School District will provide a learning communitythat challenges ALL students to realize their greatest potential.

CORE VALUES Outcomes for students

o Achievement of core academic skillso Confident, effective thinkers and problem solverso Ethical participants in society

Commitments about how we operate as an organization o Supporting continuous improvement of instructiono Building strong relationshipso Finding solutions

High expectations for learning for ALL students and staff o Instructional excellenceo Safe, peaceful, and healthy environmento Enriched learning environmento Collaboration with diverse communities and families

MISSION STATEMENT OF JOHN EHRHARDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mission: Educating Kids and Supporting Families

Vision: John Ehrhardt Elementary School will provide a safe and positive learning environment to promote social and academic

success for all students.

Values: Safe, Responsible, Respectful


ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF EDUCATIONDr. Crystal Martinez-AlireNancy Chaires EspinozaCarmine S. ForcinaBeth AlbianiChet Madison, Sr.Anthony “Tony” PerezBobbie Singh-Allen

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIONChristopher Hoffman, SuperintendentDonna Cherry, Associate Superintendent, PreK-6 EducationBob Roe, Director, PreK-6 EducationDr. Fawzia Keval, Director, PreK-6 EducationJenifer Avey, Director, PreK-6 Education

JOHN EHRHARDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 2016-2017 Principal: Billy Aydlett Vice-Principal: Peter Lew Secretary: Jerri Turner Clerk: Heidi Harris/Brittney Gray Lead Custodian: Steve Corbett Custodians: James Gardner,

Allan Penticostes Food Service: Kathy Hartman,

Rebecca Bush


JOHN EHRHARDT-1837-1924The first big-time sheep man in the

Elk Grove area was John Ehrhardt, a pioneer during California’s early statehood days. Ehrhardt and his father crossed the Great Plains in 1852 and brought a large herd of

sheep with them to California. A resident of California for 72 years,

Ehrhardt saw the state grow from humble beginnings to a leading power in the nation and the world before his death at the age of 87 in 1924.

John Ehrhardt was born in Hesse-Kassel, Germany on October 8, 1837. After his mother passed away in 1848, his father brought John, his brothers and sister to Baltimore, Maryland and then soon afterward to Missouri. In 1852, John’s family crossed the plains, driving a band of 7000 sheep. After wintering in Ogden, Utah, they brought the flock down to Sheldon in Sacramento County where they were sold. When his father returned to Missouri, young John chose to remain in California and make his own living raising sheep. During his trip across the plains with his father, John was fortunate enough to meet the famous scout and hunter, Kit Carson, on the Platte River. Carson gave young John two sheepdogs, which he possessed for many years.

John Ehrhardt received a good elementary education in Germany. After his arrival in America, he studied by himself, soon learning to read, write and speak English. He became a well-informed man. As he was on his own in California, he lost no time and worked steadily. By saving his

money, he was able to engage in sheep raising on his own acreage. He succeeded so well, that by 1860, he sold his flock and started raising cattle. He made his headquarters at Union Mound, in the tules, eight miles south of the town of Franklin. He purchased land and continued in business there for twenty years. He then sold his land and purchased an 800-acre ranch from John Whitcomb at Twelve-Mile house (where Valley Hi Country Club is located today).

As early as 1871, Mr. Ehrhardt drove his cattle to Modoc County. He purchased land in Surprise Valley where he ran cattle for many years. He drove and bought cattle in both the Sacramento and San Francisco markets. His years of experience and good judgment of cattle made him very successful.

Ehrhardt married Caroline Holman. Caroline was educated in San Francisco and was a scholar in the first Sabbath school organized in the city. She obtained her teaching certificate and taught school until her marriage. John and Caroline had eight children: George Edward, Frederick William, Henry Lester, William Gardner, John Amos, Elvesta (Bessie), Newton Julius and Nellie.

John Ehrhardt, a boy with the American dream, was a real pioneer of our area. Students at Valley High School, who travel on Ehrhardt Road daily, can include the story of this pioneer in their history lessons of 19th century America and the westward expansion to California.


EHRHARDT DAILY SCHEDULE 2016-17

REGULAR SCHOOL DAY- M/T/Th/F

Office Hours 7:30 AM – 3:30 PMAM Kindergarten 7:45 AM – 11:15 AMPM Kindergarten 11:00 AM – 2:30 PMGrades 1st – 6th 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM

REGULAR SCHOOL DAY- Collaboration Wednesday

Office Hours 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM AM Kindergarten 7:45 AM – 11:15 AM PM Kindergarten 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Grades 1st – 6th 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Daily ScheduleGrade Recess Lunch/Recess

First and Fourth 9:45 – 10:00 11:20 – 12:00Second and Fifth 10:05 – 10:20 12:00 – 12:40Third and Sixth 10:25 – 10:40 12:40 – 1:20

Rainy Day ScheduleGrade Recess Lunch/Recess

First and Fourth 9:45 – 10:00 11:20 – 11:50Second and Fifth 10:05 – 10:20 12:00 - 12:30Third and Sixth 10:25 – 10:40 12:40 – 1:10

MINIMUM SCHOOL DAY Office Hours 7:30 AM- 1:30 PM

All Kindergarten 7:45 AM- 11:15 PM Grades 1st-6th 8:00 AM- 12:35 PM

Minimum Day ScheduleGrade No Morning Recess Lunch Recess

First and Fourth 10:40 -11:00 11:00 - 11:10Second and Fifth 11:10 -11:30 11:30 – 11:40Third and Sixth 11:40 -12:00 12:00 - 12:10

Rainy Minimum Day ScheduleGrade No Morning Recess Lunch

First and Fourth 10:40 – 11:10Second and Fifth 11:15 – 11:45Third and Sixth 11:50 – 12:20

*Daily on-time attendance is important—students and their homework are marked late if the student does not walk in the door with their class. There are no early dismissals after 2:00pm.


SUPERVISION BEFORE SCHOOL

The campus is open to students beginning at 7:45 a.m. unless they partake of the Breakfast Program. The MP Room is open only for students in the Breakfast Program beginning at 7:30 a.m. Students who eat breakfast on site stay in the MP Room until 7:50 a.m. when they are released to the quad. There is no supervision in the morning before 7:45 a.m. The first bell rings at 7:55. Class roll is taken between 8:00 and 8:05; Students not in class for roll are marked absent by the teacher and must come to the office before going to class. Yard duty is on the crosswalk in the morning from 7:45-7:55.

All school gates are locked after the morning meeting in the quad following the 8:00 a.m. school bell. Late students, parents still on campus, AM/PM kindergarten and campus visitors must enter and exit through the front office door.

DURING SCHOOL Yard Supervisors are on the playground during morning and lunch recesses. Teachers are responsible for all other supervision during the school day, either by an assigned schedule or by teacher selection. All students are to remain on the school grounds for the entire school day. Pupils are not to leave the grounds unless signed out through the Office by their parent(s)/guardian(s).

AFTER SCHOOL Students are dismissed to go home at 2:20 p.m. Students are to go immediately home or to child care. Staff members supervise dismissal times in designated areas only. Students are not allowed to play on the playground after school unless under direct supervision of their parent(s). Campus play areas remain closed until 6:00 p.m. All students are to leave the school campus immediately after dismissal, unless they are participating in an after-school program; siblings may not wait unsupervised. All students are encouraged to cross streets only at cross-walks; students are not to walk through the parking lot. Students left for more than 30 minutes after school are considered abandoned and CPS will be notified if parents are habitually late picking them up. If your student remains at school more than 30 minutes after dismissal you must sign them out in the front office.

FIELD TRIPS Teachers may request assistance from parents for field trips. We are happy to accept as volunteers parents who are willing and available. Please see your child’s teacher to volunteer to supervise field trips.

A few details to keep in mind are as follows:1. No verbal permission may be given to allow student attendance on a field trip in lieu of a signed permission slip.2. The official permission slip must be completed and signed in advance of trip by the stated due date.3. Non-parental chaperones must be at least 23 years of age.4. Chaperones must be in continuous contact with students.5. Volunteer drivers must be fingerprinted before transporting students.6. Siblings may not accompany the adult chaperone.7. The adult-student ratio for field trips with water activities is: K-Grade 3: 1:4 AND Grades 4-6: 1:88. Outdoor field trips require one Red Cross certified adult.9. Water activities must have one Red Cross certified life guard.10. No swimming events or activities are allowed at private pools.


SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES LEARNING CENTER

The Learning Center provides instruction to students identified as having special needs, and consultation or support services to classroom teachers. Learning Center students in the RSP (Resource Specialist Program), SCC-LH (Special Class Center-Learning Handicapped) and LSH (Language, Speech and Hearing) are enrolled in regular homeroom classrooms and receive support services as needed. The RSP and SCC-LH programs provide

additional and specific instructional support. LSH provides a speech therapy and language development program.

STUDENT STUDY TEAM The Student Study Team (SST) is an effective way to bring together all resources to support students having difficulties in regular classes (a group problem solving method). The team gathers, at the request of the teacher, for a concentrated problem solving meeting where all involved persons are present. The parent may be asked to participate in person, or provide input via phone conference or a written questionnaire. During an SST meeting, either recommendations or a comprehensive action plan is formulated to support student achievement. If necessary, a follow-up meeting is scheduled to review the results of diagnostic testing, report progress, or make further recommendations. The SST is a teacher/student support system and is an expression of the school’s concern for students and their academic success.

PSYCHOLOGIST The psychologist administers psychological testing, consults with teachers and parents on emotional, behavioral and learning problems, acts as a liaison to community services, counsels students in emergencies, and provides parent education.

GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION (GATE)/Acceleration Both gifted and accelerated students are offered a variety of educational opportunities to challenge them and ensure they meet their maximum potential. These opportunities occur both within the regular classroom, through differentiated instruction, and in other settings.

ART DOCENT The Art Docent program is implemented in grades K-6 with the help of a coordinator and parent volunteers. This program is one of the ways our school ensures that the standards for Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) are covered for all students. Lessons provide exposure for students in the areas of art history, art appreciation, and technique. Lessons also allow students the experience of developing artistic skills through projects.

SCHOOL CLUB and COMPETITIONS Academic/athletic competitions open to various grade levels annually and may include:

Track Spelling Bee District Art ContestsScience Fair SEVA Video Awards BasketballVolleyball Mandarians Music Program

STUDENT LEADERSHIP Student Council/NEHS/Conflict ManagersStudents in grades 4/5/6 are elected as representatives to the school’s Student Council. These students represent their individual classes and promote various activities throughout the year. In addition, Student Council members participate in community service projects and organize school events and spirit days. 5/6 grade students with 4 trimesters of a GPA of over 3.5 are eligible to apply for National Elementary Honor Society. Students in grades 4-6 can apply to help decrease school bullying as a campus contact in our conflict management program.


SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO PUPILS

No medication (prescription or over the counter) will be dispensed to students or allowed on the school site without the appropriate form completed and on file in the school Office. Forms are available in the Office and are completed by the physician and parent(s)/guardian(s). The completed form and the medication in the original container will be kept securely locked in the Office. Dispensing of the medicine will be done by staff and recorded. Written notification from the physician on any changes in medication and/or

dosage must be given to the Office staff as they occur. Prescriptions/forms must be updated yearly. Students may not carry their medicine on their person.

ILLNESS/INJURY Students reporting serious illness or injury are sent to the School Office with a pass and parents are notified. Parents are not notified for routine band-aid or ice applications. Notification will occur for items related to their student including but not limited to: blows to the head, fever, vomiting, rash or irritation to the skin/eyes or breaks to the skin, and lice. Students running a fever or vomiting at school must stay home until they have been vomit or fever free for 24 hours.

HEARING AND VISION SCREENINGS Hearing and vision screenings are performed on all students in Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 5th grade during the school year. Parents of students who do not pass these screenings are notified by letter and encouraged to have their child examined by a doctor.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Under Education Code 48200, each person between the ages of 6 years and 16 years is subject to compulsory full-time education. Good attendance is extremely important for academic success. Please see that your child is at school on time every day. When your child is absent, please call the Office (684-7259) that day and explain the reason for the absence. If this is not possible, please send a note with your child the day he/she returns. Schools only receive ADA for actual days of student attendance.

Please note: The school must know the reason for your child’s absence. Absences of more than five days will need a doctor’s note provided to the school upon the student’s return to class.

CONTACTING CLASSROOMS

Instructional time in the classroom is protected from 8:00-2:20. The office will not call classrooms to forward messages to students during instructional time unless it is an emergency. Parents need to communicate after school plans for their students in the morning before school starts. Parents may e-mail teachers with specific information when necessary.

TARDY/Early Dismissal POLICY Students should arrive on campus by the warning bell at 7:55 a.m. Roll is taken in class between 8:00- 8:05. Students arriving late to school go directly to the Office for an Office Admit Pass before going to their respective classroom. Under the California Education Code, a child is considered truant and given an unexcused absence if they are tardy FOUR times in one trimester. Students needing to leave early are dismissed from the office. Parents must come in the office and fill out an early dismissal form. Students are not dismissed from the office between 2:10 and 2:20pm. Absences, tardies, and early dismissals will disqualify your child from the Perfect Attendance Award. Students who are tardy may have the time deducted from their recess by their teacher.

OFFICE PHONE USE Office phones are not for student use. Special arrangements for after-school activities should be made prior to the beginning of the school day. Students will not be called out of class for telephone calls unless it is an extreme emergency. Parents and guardians should be prepared to be asked the nature of the emergency if a need arises that makes it necessary to call a student out of class to receive a telephone call. Students are given permission to use the office phone ONLY by the Office staff or by a written request from the teacher.

RELEASING STUDENTS VIA PHONE A verbal release over the phone carries a concern for the school. Any kind of release arrangements must be verified and


documented. It is recommended that any release outside of regularly scheduled releases are supported with written documentation from the parent, or in conjunction between the parent and the principal, with specific instructions including date, time, and method of release (e.g. if anyone will be picking up).

LOST AND FOUND Most children keep good track of their clothing, however, each year NUMEROUS jackets, sweaters, shirts, lunch pails, etc. remain unclaimed in the Lost and Found. Please mark your child’s possessions with first and last names in permanent marker. At the end of each trimester, Ehrhardt donates unmarked and unclaimed items to charitable organizations. Students and parents are welcome to check before and after school for lost articles.

BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, AND SKATESHOES Students who ride bicycles to and from school are required to wear helmets. It is California law. Students not using

helmets will receive a “Helmet Reminder” to take home to alert parent(s)/guardian(s) about this safety issue. Bicycles and scooters are to have bike locks and are locked in the gated bike area. Bikes/scooters are to be walked at all times while on the school campus. Please note the school is not responsible for stolen or

vandalized items. Rollerblades, skateboards, and skate-shoes are prohibited on the school grounds.

CELL PHONES/PAGERS :Cell phones are allowed at Ehrhardt, HOWEVER, students must follow District guidelines concerning their use. Phones may be used ONLY before (earlier than 7:45 a.m.) and after school (after 2:20 p.m.). Phones are to remain turned off (e.g.”off” means no power; the phone is not on the “vibrate” setting or used to text message) while students are in school and are stored in backpacks. Students choosing to use their phones at times other than these will turn the item over to their teacher or an administrator. The phone will be returned only to a parent/guardian. Guidelines for pagers are the same as for cell phones. The school assumes no responsibility for stolen, lost or damaged cell phones.

PERSONAL ITEMS/ELECTRONICS Materials or objects that distract from instruction must be left at home. Toys, cameras, iPods/CD/tape players, MP3, PSP players, video games or any objects not requested by the teacher or school personnel, are not permitted on the school grounds. These items can create problems of distraction, ownership, loss, and damage. School personnel have the right to confiscate inappropriate items that have been brought to school. Staff will secure such items until parent(s)/guardian(s) claim them. The school assumes no responsibility for stolen, lost or damaged personal items or electronics.

STUDENT RECOGNITION It is important to recognize and honor student accomplishment. Students are recognized through: STAR Coupons (positive behavior), Honor Roll (academic performance), and Perfect Attendance. Students are also recognized for achievement in school competitions, Student Council events, and with special classroom awards. Ehrhardt holds assemblies where STAR awards are given for citizenship and academic achievement awards are announced for improvement or outstanding performance. Check the school calendar for the exact dates of the Primary and Intermediate STAR assemblies. Parents are always welcome to attend these events.

COLLEGE/CAREER AWARENESS The office of Secondary Education in the EGUSD is dedicated to providing students and families with quality post-secondary information and planning resources. Check the District’s website for more detailed information. Parents are encouraged to share information about their careers in their child’s class by coordination with the teacher.

ACCELERATED READER and TIME FOR KIDS Our PTO purchases the Accelerated Reader Program and Time for Kids magazines each year for student use. In Accelerated Reader students are encouraged to check books out at their reading level and take quizzes when they are finished reading. Students are rewarded for key levels on points with prizes and are acknowledged at a monthly STAR Assembly. Students who earn 500 points while they attend Ehrhardt are treated to lunch by the principal. Time for kids is used to provide weekly instruction on current events and informational text comprehension.

HONOR ROLL Students in grades three through six may achieve Honor Roll status by having an average of 3.0 - 3.9 points and no D’s or F’s in academic areas for the trimester. Academic areas are: Language Arts/Reading, Writing, Spelling; Mathematics (Concepts/Application and Computation), and History/Social Science. Effort and behavior are not computed for Honor Roll


eligibility.

NATIONAL ELEMENTARY HONOR SOCIETY (NEHS) John Ehrhardt was one of the first elementary schools to sponsor a chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS). Membership is open to those 5th and 6th grade students who meet specific criteria of academic excellence, responsibility, and teacher recommendation.

HOMEWORK POLICYJohn Ehrhardt students are expected to engage in daily homework. Unassigned homework could be daily reading, writing or computing. Assigned homework will be tasks that are an extension of the day’s curriculum. Material assigned as homework is work that the student can complete independently without major errors, discomfort, or confusion.

The school has established the following minimum/maximum daily homework minutes:Kindergarten 15-20 minutes/30 minutes maximumFirst grade 30 minutes/40 minutes maximumSecond grade 35 minutes/45 minutes maximumThird grade 45 minutes/60 minutes maximumFourth grade 1 hour/90 minutes maximumFifth grade 1 hour/90 minutes maximumSixth grade 1 hour & 15 minutes/2 hours maximum

These times include reading with or to parents, or by themselves. Credit for makeup work will be determined by teacher. If your child regularly fails to fall within these guidelines please do not hesitate to contact the teacher.

GUIDELINES FOR ACADEMIC GRADING

When a student is absent from class and subsequently does not take a test or fulfill class requirements (e.g. homework, complete a project), the assigned grade will reflect this nonperformance. Unexcused, late, or incomplete assignments may all have an effect on a student’s grade.

Regular education students who are not identified as special needs students with active IEPs and are working below grade level should have this indicated on their report card. These students should not receive a report card grade above C.

Identified special needs students with active IEPs should have their grades based on their IEP goals and objectives. If a student has a reading goal, he/she can earn an A in that subject. If he/she does not have a math goal and is working below grade level, he/she may not receive a report card grade above C. Modified curriculum for identified special needs students should be indicated on the report card and conveyed to parent(s)/guardian(s).

Grades for achievement shall be reported each marking period, and are as follows:

A (90-100%) Outstanding Achievement on Standards 4.0 grade pointsB (80-89%) Above Average Achievement on Standards 3.0 grade pointsC (70-79%) Average Achievement on Standards 2.0 grade pointsD or N (60-69%) Needs Improvement 1.0 grade pointsF (0-59%) Unacceptable 0 grade points

**Plus and minus signs may be used at the option of the teacher.**Students in accelerated programs will follow the same grade point designation.

Whenever it becomes evident to a teacher that a student is in danger of failing a course, the teacher needs to make contact through a conference, telephone call and/or a written report sent to parent(s)/guardian(s). District Deficiency Notices must be given at the completion of the sixth week of the trimester if the student is performing below C level.

When a student’s work is not finished because of illness or other excused absence, and work is not completed within a specified length of time (e.g. equivalent number of make-up days corresponding with excused absences), the report card grade shall be changed to reflect scores of zero for all missing work.

Criteria for determining grades for achievement may include but are not limited to: Preparation of assignments, including accuracy, legibility and promptness. Contribution to classroom discussions. Demonstrated understanding of concepts in tests. Organization and presentation of written and oral reports.


Applications of skills and principles to new situations. Originality and reasoning ability when working through problems. Unexcused late assignments. Progress and achievement of grade level standards and benchmarks. Attendance (e.g. excessive absences, family vacations).

Kindergarten teachers shall use letter “S” for “meets or exceeds standard”, “P” for “practice needed.” A blank box with a diagonal line indicates “not assessed at this time.” Examples of student work may also be furnished.

Student takes responsibility for having necessary tools and materials. Student shows interest and initiative. Student goes to work immediately and completes class and homework assignment. Student uses free time resourcefully. Student obeys rules. Student respects public and private property. Student maintains courteous, cooperative relations with teachers and fellow students. Student works without disturbing others.

CURRICULUM AND BOOKS English-Language Arts (Reading/Writing)The language arts program in the Elk Grove Unified School District is a literature and meaning-based program, integrating reading, writing, spelling, listening and speaking. The district has set reading standards and benchmarks that outline goals for Language Arts. Classroom teachers use reading/language based texts, social studies and science textbooks, short stories, poetry, plays, essays, biographies and novels to help all students achieve grade level goals and objectives.

The Elk Grove Unified School District has adopted the Wonders reading series. Our staff has received intensive training prior to implementation of the program. Student grouping for language arts may be in mixed ability groups for large numbers of students or like ability groups for small numbers of students with similar instructional needs or interests.

John Ehrhardt supplements adopted curriculum in the area of reading and writing with the “Step Up to Writing” program and grade level literature studies. The “ Step Up to Writing” program teaches skills and strategies for identifying the essential elements involved in reading comprehension and good writing such as main topic, main idea and details. Through systematic identification of those elements with color coding and graphic organizers, the students develop their skills in reading and writing through frequent application and practice in all subject areas. When students write about what they are learning, in any area, it reinforces the learning significantly.

MathematicsThe Elk Grove Unified School District adopted math series is the Go Math program. The program aligns with both California Common Core and Elk Grove District standards for mathematics. It also provides a variety of assessments that allow teachers to develop instruction directed to students’ needs. The materials have excellent support for students built-in to reinforce instruction including on-line access to lessons. Students will be given a password and login ID in their first week of school. This program is supplemented with Board Math, a strategic preview and review of grade level standards.

History/Social ScienceThe History /Social Science program is standards-based with an emphasis on both subject content and historical and social science analysis skills. Both the grade K-5 and grade 6-8 programs contain strategies for writing, note-taking, critical thinking, vocabulary development, and building success in comprehending expository text. Primary source materials, both written and through media, are included to enhance student engagement in learning about events in the past. The text is available on CD and online for the convenience of students accessing information at home. The online interactive text supports student reading comprehension.

ScienceElementary science education in the Elk Grove Unified School District addresses the California Standards for each grade level. In kindergarten through fifth grade the standards are woven around three strands: earth science, physical science and life science. In 2008, the District adopted a new standards based curriculum, which includes hands-on lab instruction or demonstration of the science standards. In sixth grade the focus of the California Standards is related to earth science, followed by a concentration of life and physical science in our middle schools.

Text BooksEach student is issued a bar coded set of text books for his/her grade at the beginning of the school year. He/she is individually responsible for these books for the year. We require that students cover their books to protect them. It is vital that parents discuss the importance of student responsibility for these books. All text books and library books are on loan to students. Many students use these books over a number of years. Students are expected to care for these books when they are checked out to them. Parents will be charged for lost or damaged textbooks and materials.


SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION

DROP OFF/PICK UP Ehrhardt Elementary School IS NOT served by bus, other than to off-load students to and from other schools, and for special needs students. Therefore, families that are dropping off and picking up older students are encouraged to use alternate drop off and pick up locations. Parking at the intersections and parks adjacent to the school, then walking students in will alleviate much of the traffic congestion encountered in our school community. The following intersections have crosswalks to the school that are staffed for crossing until the warning bell at 7:55 and for 10 minutes after school:

Old Creek Drive and Laguna Park Drive Old Creek Drive and Bambridge Way

Parents may consider dropping off and picking up students at parks adjacent to the school: Raymond Case Park (on the south side of the school/corner of Red Dog Drive and Laguna Park Drive) Paul Betschart Park (on the north side of the school/corner of Old Creek Drive and Bambridge Way).

The school needs ALL adults to help with traffic safety by following the traffic flow plan for Drop-Off and Pick-Up. These plans are in place to keep pedestrians safe. Therefore, parent(s)/guardian(s) are asked to please:

1. Consider car pooling whenever possible. 2. Organize adult-supervised walk-to-school clusters. 3. Follow the traffic patterns established by the school. 4. Use cautious and courteous behavior when walking or behind the wheel. 5. A few traffic and safety reminders for adults and students:

DO NOT make U-turns during student drop off and pick up times. Respect the “Cone Zones” as traffic-restricted areas. Use a crosswalk to cross the street; do not attempt to cross in the middle of the block or the middle of the

parking lot. Do not leave car unattended in a red or loading zone. Have student(s) exit the car on the sidewalk side of the street. Be sure student(s) are ready to exit when the car is in the Drop Off zone. Follow the directions of school personnel in Drop Off zones and pull forward. Respect the bus zone; it is a “No Parking” area.

The safety and security of Ehrhardt students is of primary importance, and EVERYONE is needed - parents, guardians, family members, staff, students, and community people - to help make sure students are in a safe and productive

environment.

The School Safety (CCSP) reports/announcements are published in the school’s newsletter. If you would like information concerning committee meetings, please feel free to contact the Office and ask for the principal.

PET POLICY We all enjoy pets, but some children have NOT been around them much. Children who are not accustomed to animals are sometimes alarmed or do not know how to act in a safe manner around them. Also, animals can become alarmed by sudden movements, reacting in out-of-the-ordinary ways when placed in unfamiliar situations or around large groups. The school cannot take responsibility for controlling/monitoring pets and the possible impact their presence on campus may have with students. Pets add a dynamic that can trigger excitement or an emotional reaction with a child which carries through the day, causing a significant distraction/disruption to the educational purpose of the school. The school’s policy on pets respects both the needs of pet owners while taking into consideration the needs of students and those who do not own animals. Please help us by supporting the following:

NO pets on the interior of the campus: blacktop and playground areas, quad, or office. Please stop at the fence line of the school if you have a dog with you when dropping off/picking up student(s).


Pets/animals are not allowed on campus except for educational purposes. Animals brought onto campus for teaching purposes must follow these guidelines: The presence of the animal(s) supports and can be directly related to the curriculum for that grade level and

class. The animal(s) are appropriately crated and handled ONLY by adults that are trained and qualified for that task. Permission by an administrator is obtained in advance of the animal(s) being brought on campus.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURESJohn Ehrhardt Elementary School has an Emergency Plan that specifies action for any emergency situation (e.g. fire, earthquake, intruder alert). Parents are advised that, in the event they are picking up students or visiting school in the middle of an emergency drill, they will be asked to wait until the drill is over to pick up their student. Additionally, any individuals on campus during an emergency drill are subject to participate in the emergency drill. Students will discuss and practice emergency procedures periodically throughout the year.

The Elk Grove Unified School District provides information about possible school closures due to inclement weather through radio station KFBK (AM 1530) and local television stations.

FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM BREAKFAST

Breakfast service is available for Ehrhardt students. Please check the district website for current pricing of breakfast. Charges (also known as IOUs) are not accepted for breakfast. The multipurpose room opens at 7:30 a.m. for service and remains open until 7:55 a.m. Students enter the MP Room through the side door on the east side of the building. Once a student enters the

multipurpose room for breakfast, he/she MUST stay inside and seated until dismissal. There is no back and forth between the MP Room and the quad. When students are dismissed, they go directly to the quad for morning line up. Milk

and juice are available for purchase. If your student is currently on the lunch program, he/she is also covered for breakfast. To preview upcoming menus, visit www.egusd.net.

HOT LUNCH Hot lunches are provided by the district and served in the multipurpose room during scheduled lunch sessions. The following procedure is followed when purchasing a school lunch.1. Each child is assigned a four digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). They punch this number into the keypad at the end of

the lunch service line. Newly registered students are assigned a PIN the first day of school, before lunch. All students use their number whether they purchase a full meal or a la carte items. Any cash amounts left in the system at the end of the prior year are available for use in the next, or refunded if the student no longer attends this school.

2. Lunch Prices-please check the district website for current prices. 3. Place money in a sealed envelope with the teacher's name, student’s name, and student PIN number on the check or

envelope or visit www.myLunchMoney.com to enroll and start using the site to deposit funds into your child's account. Once your account is established you can check balances and fund the account anytime.

4. Please remind your child to give the envelope to the teacher as soon as school begins.5. Once a student has $4.50 (two lunches) charged in meals, the Food and Nutrition supervisor will contact the parent to arrange

payment of the account.6. Forms to determine eligibility for the reduced lunch program are available upon request in the office. A new application for free

lunch MUST be filed each new school year.7. If you have questions, please call the Food and Nutrition Services staff at John Ehrhardt at 684-7259.8. Students are to remain seated in the lunchroom until dismissed by an adult.9. Several students on campus have peanut allergies. Students bringing peanut products to school for lunch or snack must avoid

sitting next to effected students and wash hands before using playground equipment.

PARENT/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTParent involvement is an honored and valued tradition within the Elk Grove Unified School District. We enjoy active participation from our community and encourage this partnership in learning. We welcome any help from parents, grandparents, guardians,


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and community members. Many volunteer tasks can be done at home. Following are some suggested methods to volunteer: Classroom assistance PTO Committee(s)/office Yard Supervisor Cafeteria supervision Field Trip Chaperone

School Site Council/School Safety Committee GATE Advisory Committee English Learners Advisory Committee Art Docent Volunteer Science Fair Committee

For additional information please see your child’s teacher or call the office at 684-7259.

FINGERPRINT POLICY FOR VOLUNTEERS Volunteers working with children without direct supervision by a district employee must submit their fingerprints for a criminal background check by the Department of Criminal Justice prior to working with students. Most Ehrhardt volunteers help out under direct supervision of staff, so they are not affected (e.g. those who volunteer in the classroom or school office do not need background checks). Volunteers typically affected by this policy include those working with children in an unsupervised setting, such as mentors at businesses, volunteer coaches, drivers on field trips, and chaperones for overnight trips who are to be alone with children.

District Wide Parent Meeting GuidelinesCA Education Code 51101 and Board Policy 5020 Parents and/or guardians have the right, as supportive and respectful partners in the education of their child, to be informed by the school, and to participate in the education of their child, as follows:

To meet with their child's teacher or teachers and/or the principal, within a reasonable time of the request

To observe their child’s class or classes, within a reasonable time following their request To be informed of their child's progress and of the appropriate staff to contact if problems arise with

their child To examine the curriculum materials of their child’s class or classes

A parent/guardians lack of English fluency does not preclude them from exercising these rights (EC 51101.1).

Notification Process

School administrators, counselors and/or school office staff will provide notice to the teacher of a parent request to meet or to visit the classroom. Notice will be provided to the teacher the day of the request: via a teacher mailbox note, a verbal message, email or phone/intercom communication, etc. A minimum one day notice will be provided to the teacher, prior to a parent class visitation, unless there is an urgent need.

A parent requests a meeting with teacher or a class visitation – request received (day one). Teacher is notified (same day if possible) of request to meet or to visit class. Within 24 hours of request (notice to teacher), teacher will contact parent by phone or email to

coordinate and schedule an appointment to meet or a date and time for the class visit.

Urgent Requests

When there is an urgent need for a parent meeting, as determined by a school administrator, the administrator will notify the teacher and coordinate a time to meet. If the teacher is unable to meet that day


within the teacher workday/workweek time limits, a meeting time will be scheduled/coordinated between the teacher, the administrator and the parent.

Administration participation in parent/teacher meetings or class visitations

Parents or teachers may request the administration attendance and participation in a parent/teacher meeting. If for any reason a teacher desires to have the principal attend a meeting with a parent, it is appropriate and recommended that they ask a site administrator to accompany the parent during the class visitation or to attend a parent/teacher meeting.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL/CCSP

The School Site Council/CCSP is composed of parents, teachers, and administrators. Its purpose is both decision-making and advisory and it is responsible for developing/updating the School Improvement Program (SIP) on a regular basis. Funds are allocated by a plan developed and evaluated by the School Site Council. Each year, a plan for academic growth is developed and funds allocated to reach program goals. The committee plans, reviews and approves this plan.

PARENT TEACHER ORANIZATION (PTO)

The PTO is a vital part of the school community and is comprised of parents, school personnel, as well as other community members. Through the PTO, parents, teachers, administrators, and others work for quality education and the establishment of a true partnership between home and school. The PTO sponsors activities for families in the evening and during the school day throughout the year. Many activities have become Ehrhardt traditions. Some events include: Burgers and Books, Sweet Heart Dance, and Spring Carnival. Parents are asked to support the PTO by joining the group, volunteering to help with activities, attending PTO meetings, and supporting the fund-raisers that produce funds for school programs. PTO meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month in the Multi-Purpose Room. All are welcome to attend. We look forward to, and encourage, all parents to become involved in the PTO. If you have questions, feel free to call the office and leave a message for the PTO contact person. The Ehrhardt PTO email address is [email protected].

DADS OF GREAT STUDENTS (D.O.G.S.)

D.O.G.S. is a group of male role-models (dads, grandfathers, uncles, etc.) who work at least one day a year to provide classroom, recess, and school activity suport. A sign-up meeting is scheduled each fall. D.O.G.S. can be seen on campus each week in their khaki vests.

VISITORS ON CAMPUS AT SCHOOLParents are welcome at John Ehrhardt School. Your participation is encouraged in any school activity that is of interest to you. Along with our open door policy, we have a commitment to student and staff safety, so the following is presented for your assurance and information. Please note the following policies.

We ask that all visitors register in the officeand wear a visitor’s badge while on campus.

Board Policy 1251: It is a policy of the Elk Grove School District that all visitors must register in the Office and receive approval to be present on campus. Any person who is not a member of the school staff or student body and who loiters on or about the school buildings or grounds without written permission or causes disturbances may be guilty of disorderly conduct and may be prosecuted according to the law.

Education Code 44811: Any parent, guardian, or other person who upbraids, insults, or abuses any teacher in the presence of other school personnel or pupils and at a place which is on school premises or at some other place in connection with school


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activities is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is punishable with a fine.

COMMENDATION/COMPLAINT/FEEDBACK PROCEDUREYour input/feedback is desired at John Ehrhardt Elementary School. If you have a compliment for a hard-working staff member, a suggestion that will improve the school, an idea or a question about a procedure, a concern, or a complaint, please let us hear from you. The procedures outlined below need to be followed:

1. Write the comment or idea down and send it to your child’s teacher (please include a phone number).2. Call and request a return call from your child’s teacher.3. Call the principal and discuss it on the telephone.4. Call and schedule a conference with the teacher and an administrator.5. Email any staff member using the school website

CHARACTER EDUCATIONOur character education program focuses on three areas: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible. Each month the school emphasizes a responsibility theme and students from each class are honored at an assembly. Aug: Be Here on Time, Sept: Be Prepared, Oct: Be a Tough Worker, Nov: Be a Good Listener, Jan: Be a Goal Setter, Feb: Be Confident, March: Be a Risk Taker, April: Be Friendly, May: Be Honest, June: Be Polite. Friday announcements include rewards for students who have made safe, respectful, and responsible choices for the week. Students in each class who demonstrate the monthly theme are honored in an assembly.

DRESS CODE1. All clothing must be neat, clean and appropriate for a regular instructional day at school. Clothing that is disruptive to the

learning environment is not permitted. Clothing is worn in a manner that it is intended (buttoned, fastened, tied, etc.). Clothing is sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times.

2. Clothing is to be safe and worn in a safe manner.

3. Shoes are worn at all times and are conducive to P.E. or recess activities. All shoes must have a back strap or heels and toes must be covered. Skate shoes are not allowed. Students wearing sandals or flip-flops may be asked to sit out of recess or PE if safety is a concern.

4. Clothing and jewelry must be free of writing, pictures, or any insignia which are offensive to any race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or which advocates the use of drugs or alcohol, long chains cannot be attached to clothing. Students may be asked to remove jewelry or turn t-shirts inside out.

5. Pants are worn at the waist and not at the hips. No sagging pants, torn jeans or cut-offs are permitted. Pants and bib overalls are properly fastened.

6. Dresses, skirts and shorts must be longer than fingertip length.

7. Muscle shirts, halter tops, spaghetti straps, off the shoulder or low cut tops are not permitted, nor are short tops that expose the midriff. Basketball/sports jerseys must be worn with a T-shirt. Straps of tank tops, sleeveless tops/dresses must be a minimum of 2.5 inches wide.

8. Hats are not worn inside. Students may wear a hat for protection from the weather outside or for a medical condition. If a student fails to remove their hat while indoors it will be given to administration for parent pick-up.

Failure to observe the Dress Code will result in an Office Referral during recess.

Parent(s)/guardian(s) are called to bring appropriate clothing for their student.


SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONSThe general rules for all conduct anywhere on campus at John Ehrhardt are:

Be Safe

Show Outstanding Effort

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

REWARDS FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIORStudents who follow school rules, and demonstrate good citizenship/work habits will be recognized in the following ways:

Positive phone calls: The teacher/administrator will phone parents with compliments on a child’s performance.


STAR coupons: The student receives STAR coupons for positive, helpful, and courteous behaviors or work habits.

STAR awards: The student may be recognized at STAR Assemblies for their exemplary conduct.

Academic awards: The student may be recognized at STAR Assemblies for positive academic performance.

Spirit Award: Given to classes each month with the best on-time attendance.

Accelerated Reader Awards: Students receive acknowledgement, during the STAR Assembly, of achievement in the Accelerated Reader program.

Attendance awards: Recognition is given to those who arrive and leave school on time every day.

GENERAL CAMPUS RULES(when not in class or on the playground)

WALK on the sidewalks; STAY OUT of the flower beds/grass.

Pass by all classrooms QUIETLY.

STAY on school grounds during school hours.

CLEAR campus promptly at the end of the school day.

JUICE, SODA, MILK, COFFEE are allowed only for class parties/special events. Water is the preferred beverage of choice in the classroom. Milk and juice are available for purchase and consumption in the MP Room at breakfast and lunch.

CAFETERIA PROCEDURES Students use table manners and are not allowed to trade or share food with each other. A share table is used for sealed

food items only and adult permission is required.

Students walk at all times in the cafeteria.

Students remain seated at assigned lunch tables unless they are given permission to get up from an adult.

Students raise a quiet hand and wait for acknowledgement from an adult to leave their seat. Student must be dismissed by an adult to get a bathroom pass before leaving to use the bathroom.

Students leave the lunch area - tabletop and under the table - clean. They dispose of garbage as they are excused from their table.

Students use indoor voices in conversation for the first fifteen minutes of the lunch period. The final five (5) minutes of each lunch session is designated as a silent eating time to ensure students finish their lunches. Students failing to acknowledge quiet time will be asked to sit on stage until dismissal, and may be required to get the lunch room ready for the next lunch.

Students may use their entire lunch period (40 minutes) to eat, if they so choose.

Students have 20-25 minutes for lunch and 15-20 minutes for recess. This time is inclusive of transition time to and from the yard, or multipurpose room. If students bring lunch from home, they go immediately to their assigned tables. If students purchase a hot lunch, they go through the line to pick up their lunch then proceed to their tables. The last five (5) minutes of lunch period is “silent time” so students may finish their meal. The lunch supervisor excuses students table by table.

PLAYGROUND RULES1. Students participate in a school-approved activity at all times exercise or game play is encouraged.

2. Students remain in designated play areas at all times.


3. Before School: Students line up on their room number dot and do not play or visit other class lines.

4. Contact sports or physical contact of any kind are not permitted (e.g. tag, play-fighting, pushing).

5. No standing on bars or “cherry drops” from the bars. Students are to go in one direction only.

6. No throwing of rocks, bark, dirt, sand, sticks or any other objects.

7. Students eat snacks at the designated wall area only. Chewing gum or sunflower seeds are not allowed at school unless for a special project. Students are not to share snacks at recess. Students place litter into the trash cans provided. Any student eating a peanut based product must wash hands before playing.

8. Students use the restroom and/or get a drink of water before the bell rings at recess.

9. Students do not play in or around the restrooms, and use quiet voices while inside.

10. Students do not throw, kick, or bounce balls against the sides of any classroom buildings. (The noise from the bouncing is distracting to classes in session.)

11. Only adults are allowed to retrieve balls that go into the parking lot or over the fence into the park.

12. When using the slide, there is only one person on the slide at a time; slide feet first, sitting up; do not put anything on the slide (paper, water, dirt, etc.). Students do not climb up the slide from the bottom.

13. When playing basketball, 4-square, or tetherball: students are expected to follow the school rules (e.g. for basketball-five players per team; half court, as necessary); go to the end of the line when out. The first person in line is the referee. If a Yard Supervisor makes a judgment call, students follow the call or leave the game.

14. At the end of recess, WHEN THE BELL RINGS- STOP all activity immediately (drop from the bars; move away from the tetherballs, drinking fountains, and

bathrooms; stop bouncing balls). WALK to the classroom line number. All classes line up on the playground after recess. At the end of recess the Yard Supervisor will blow the whistle and direct students who did not hear the bell to line

up.

Exclusionary DisciplineSUSPENSIONIf a student's behavior is a threat to the safety, health or emotional well-being of others, and previous methods of prevention and intervention have not been successful, that student may be suspended in accordance with state law and district policy. Suspension may be imposed upon a first offense if the Superintendent, principal or designee determines the student violated Education Code 48900(a)-(e) or if the student’s presence causes a danger to persons. [E.C. 48900.5]

Reasons for Suspension*State law allows for the suspension of a student if a student commits or engages in any of the acts listed below, where such conduct or acts relate to school activities or attendance, such as, but not limited to when such acts or conduct take place: while on school grounds, going to or from school, during lunch period (on or off campus), during, or while going to or from, a school-sponsored activity, or for certain conduct which occurs after school hours and off District property, but which is reasonably likely to cause or causes a substantial disruption of a school activity or attendance: Assault/Battery [E.C. 48900(a)]Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person. Exceptions may be made in a situation where witnesses and evidence support a case of self-defense. Weapons [E C. 48900(b)]Possessing, selling or otherwise providing any weapon--including firearms, knives, explosives, or other dangerous object.


Alcohol/Intoxicants/Controlled Substances [E.C. 48900(c)]Unlawfully possessing, using, selling or otherwise providing alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substance, including prescribed medications. Also applies to being under the influence of alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substances. Substance in Lieu of Alcohol/Intoxicants/Controlled Substances [E.C. 48900(d)]Delivering, providing or selling items which are claimed to be alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substances but were not such items. Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48900(e)]Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion. Extortion occurs when threats are made with the intent to obtain money or something of value. Property Damage** [E.C. 48900(f)]Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or private property. Property Theft** [E.C. 48900(g)]Stealing or attempting to steal school or private property. Tobacco or Nicotine Products [E.C. 48900(h)]Possessing, providing or using tobacco, or any item containing tobacco or nicotine products, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets and betel. Obscenity [E.C. 48900(i)]Committing an obscene act or engaging in regular profanity, swearing or vulgarity. Drug Paraphernalia [E.C. 48900(j)]Unlawfully possessing, offering, arranging for, or negotiating to sell any drug items. Disruption or Defiance [E.C. 48900(k)(1)]Disrupting school activities or otherwise refusing to follow the valid authority of school personnel, including supervisors, teachers, school officials or other school staff performing their duties.

“Disruption of school activities” is defined as follows: when a student’s conduct, presence or actions disrupts or threatens to disrupt normal district or school operations, threatens the health or safety of anyone on district or school property, or causes or threatens to cause damage to district property or to any property on school grounds.

Examples of disruption of school activities under Education Code 48900(k)(1), as defined above, which may subject a student to discipline, include but are not limited to:

Classroom behavior that impedes a teacher’s ability to teach and other students’ ability to learn, such as a student talking loudly or making other distracting noises or gestures while a teacher is speaking to and instructing the class and when students are expected to be silent and attentive; or

The intentional activation of the fire alarm causing the temporary evacuation of the school and/or causing emergency personnel to respond.

“Willful defiance of valid authority” is defined as follows: when a student defies the valid authority of a district or school official or district or school staff in a manner that has an impact on the effective or safe functioning of district or school operations, such as continuing to remain at the scene of a fight or to instigate a disturbance after being told to stop the subject behavior; repeated disobedience to or defiance of school personnel when other interventions have not been successful in modifying the misbehavior; or in the proper instance one-time or first-time disobedience to or defiance of school personnel that has an impact on the effective or safe functioning of district or school operations.

Examples of willful defiance of valid authority under Education Code 48900(k)(1), as defined above, which may subject a student to discipline, include but are not limited to:

Continuing to remain at the scene of a fight or other violent disturbance despite specific directions to leave the area by administrators or other school staff attempting to break up the fight or mitigate the disturbance caused by the fight; or

Repeated episodes of misbehavior, despite multiple efforts and/or directives by a classroom teacher or other district staff intended to change and correct the student’s misbehavior.

Note: With the exception of classroom suspensions imposed by a teacher under Education Code 48910, no student enrolled in kindergarten through grade three may be suspended for violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). Additionally, no student enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve, regardless of age, may be recommended for expulsion for violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). [E.C. 48900(k)(2)]


Receiving Stolen Property** [E.C. 48900(l)]Receiving stolen school or personal property. Possessing Imitation Firearm [E.C. 48900(m)]Possessing an imitation firearm or simulated firearm that is substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm. Sexual Harassment [E.C. 48900(n)]Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery. Threats and Intimidation [E.C. 48900(o)]Harassing, intimidating or threatening a student who is a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of either preventing that student from being a witness or retaliating against that student for being a witness, or both. Prescription Drug Soma [E.C. 48900(p)]Offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell or sold the prescription drug Soma. Hazing [E.C. 48900(q)]Engaging in, or attempting to engage in any activities used for initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization, or student body or related activities, which causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace, resulting in physical or mental harm. Bullying [E.C. 48900(r)]Bullying means any severe or pervasive or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, directed toward one or more students that has or can reasonably be predicted to have the effect of placing a reasonable student in fear of harm to himself/herself or his/her property; cause the student to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his/her physical or mental health; or cause the student to experience substantial interferences with his/her academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. [E.C. 48900(r)] Bullying shall include any act of sexual harassment, hate violence, or harassment, threat, or intimidation, as defined in Education Code 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4 that has any of the effects described above on a reasonable student. [E.C. 48900(r)] Aided or Abetted to Inflict Physical Injury [E.C. 48900(t)]Aiding or abetting in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another student. However, the District cannot seek to expel a student for violation of Education Code 48900(t) until juvenile court proceedings are completed and the juvenile has been convicted of being an aider or abettor of a crime of physical violence in which the victim suffered great bodily injury or serious bodily injury. Sexual Harassment (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.2]Engaging in prohibited sexual harassment that includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Hate Violence (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.3]Hate violence means any act punishable under Penal Code 422.6, 422.7, or 422.75. Such acts include injuring or intimidating a victim, interfering with the exercise of a victim's civil rights, or damaging a victim's property because of the victim's race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation; a perception of the presence of any of those characteristics in the victim; or the victim's association with a person or group with one or more of those actual or perceived characteristics. (E.C. 233; Penal Code 422.55) Other Harassment (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.4]Harassing, intimidating, or threatening a student or group of students, or school personnel, with the actual or expected effect of disrupting class work or creating substantial disorder, or creating a hostile educational environment. Terrorist Threats [E.C. 48900.7]Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property, or both.

* The superintendent or principal may use his or her discretion to provide alternatives to suspension or expulsion to address student misconduct. [E.C. 48900(v), 48900.5] [EGUSD AR 5144]

**School property includes, but is not limited to, electronic files. [E.C. 48900(u)]

EXPULSIONExpulsion, as ordered by the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education, is the removal of a student from all schools in the district for violating the California Education Code at school or at a school activity off school grounds. The expulsion is for a defined period of time, but an application for re-admission must be considered within a specified time period. State law provides for full due process and rights to appeal any order of expulsion.


A student shall be recommended for expulsion for violation of any of the acts set forth in Education Code 48915(a)(1)(A)-(E), unless the Superintendent, Superintendent’s designee, principal or principal’s designee determines that expulsion should not be recommended under the circumstances or that an alternative means of correction would address the conduct: Serious Physical Injury [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(A)]Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense. Possession of Knife or Dangerous Object [E.C. 48915(a)(1)B)]Possessing a knife or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the student. Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(C)]Unlawful possession of any drug except for (1) the first time offense of possession of not more than one ounce of marijuana, or (2) for the student's possession of over-the-counter medication for his/her use or other medication prescribed for him/her by a physician. Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(D)] Assault or Battery on a School Employee [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(E)]

State law requires a school administrator to recommend expulsion if a student commits certain violations of the Education Code. A student shall immediately be recommended for expulsion for violation of any of the acts set forth in Education Code 48915(c)(1)-(5): Possession, Selling or Furnishing a Firearm [E.C. 48915(c)(1)]Possessing, selling or otherwise furnishing a firearm (verified by an employee of the school district). However, possession of an imitation firearm, as defined in Education Code 48900(m), shall not be regarded as an offense requiring a mandatory recommendation for expulsion and mandatory expulsion. Brandishing a Knife [E.C. 48915(c)(2)]Brandishing a knife at another person. Selling a Controlled Substance [E.C. 48915(c)(3)]Unlawfully selling a controlled substance. Sexual Assault or Battery [E.C. 48915(c)(4)]Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery, as defined in Education Code 48900(n). Possession of an Explosive [E.C. 48915(c)(5)]

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

Suspensio

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Possession, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. However, possession of an imitation firearm, as defined in Education Code 48900(m), shall not be regarded as an offense requiring a mandatory recommendation for expulsion and

(2) Brandishing a knife. (3) Unlawfully selling a controlled substance. (4) Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or (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

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Causing serious physical injury to another person except in (2) Possession of any knife, or other dangerous object of no reasonable


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(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

(4) Robbery or extortion. (5) Assault or battery upon a school employee.

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

Suspensio

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury

(2) Willfully used force or violence upon another person.

4. Weapons and Dangerous Objects {E.C. 48900(b)}

Alternative to

Suspensio

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Possession, sale, or furnishing of weapons (knife, gun, sharp object, club, or an object that could inflict injury) or explosive.

(2) Explosives, use or possession.

5. Drugs and Alcohol {E.C. 48900(c)} Alternative to

Suspensio

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Possession, use, sale, or furnishing, or otherwise being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or an intoxicant.

6. Sale of “Look-Alike” Controlled Substance or and Alcohol {E.C. 48900(d)}

Alternative to

Suspensio

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

Suspensio

Suspension

Expulsion

Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.

8. Damage to Property {E.C. 48900(f)} Alternative to

Suspensio

Suspension

Expulsion

Caused, or attempted to cause damage to school or private

9. Theft or Stealing {E.C. 48900(g)} Alternative to

Suspensio

Suspension

Expulsion

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10. Tobacco {E.C. 48900(h)} Alternative to

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Suspension

Expulsion

Possessed or used tobacco or nicotine products.

11. Profanity, Obscene Acts, Vulgarity {E.C. 48900(i)}

Alternative to

Suspensio

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Directed at peers. (2) Directed at school personnel.

12. Drug Paraphernalia {E.C. 48900(j)} Alternative to

Suspensio

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

(1) Disrupting school activities.

(2) Refusing to follow the valid authority of school personnel, including supervisors, teachers, school officials or other school staff performing their duties.

(3) Failure to follow school rules.

(4) Failure to follow directive or instruction of staff or teachers.

(5) Failure to follow conduct code for school bus passengers.

14. Possession of Stolen Property {E.C. 48900(l)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.


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

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

Possession of an imitation firearm that is substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude the replica is a firearm.

16. Sexual Assault or Sexual Battery {E.C. 48900(n)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or battery.



17. Harassment of a Student Witness {E.C. 48900(o)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of intimidation or retaliation.

18. Prescription Drug Soma {E.C. 48900(p)}Alternativ

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

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

19. Hazing {E.C. 48900(q)}Alternativ

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

Engaged or attempted to engage in hazing.

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

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of an electronic act, directed specifically toward a pupil.

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

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Aided or abetted in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another student.

22. Sexual Harassment {E.C. 48900.2}Alternativ

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Applies to grades 4-12.

23. Acts of Hate Violence {E.C. 48900.3}Alternativ

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

24. Other Harassment {E.C. 48900.4}Alternativ

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

Students in grades 4-12 may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for intentionally engaging in harassment, threats, or intimidation against a student or group of students when the harassment is severe and pervasive and disrupts classes or creates disorder or an intimidating or hostile educational environment.

25. Terrorist Threats {E.C. 48900.7}Alternativ

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property.

26a. Attendance – Truant {E.C. 48260}Alternativ

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

Absent from school without a valid excuse.

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

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

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

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

e to Suspensio

n

Suspension

Expulsion

Any student truant three or more times per school year. Students who are habitually truant may be referred to the School Attendance Review Board.

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)]

Prohibition on Possession and Use of Tobacco and Nicotine ProductsDistrict 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]

PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING, AND RELATED COMPLAINT PROCEDURESDistrict programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The district has a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with federal law and Title IX, and also prohibits sexual harassment of or by any student or by anyone in or from the district. More detailed information regarding the district’s prohibition of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying or the prohibition against sexual harassment is contained in the district’s Parent & Student Handbook and is also available on the district’s website.

Parents, students and staff should immediately report incidents of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying or sexual harassment to the Principal or designee. Students, parents, guardians or any other individuals having questions or concerns or who may wish to file a complaint are urged to first contact the Principal or designee, but if your concerns are not resolved, you may also contact the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, at (916) 686-7795, for matters involving a potential complaint or concern regarding a district employee. You may contact the Associate Superintendent for Pre-K-6 Education, at (916) 686-7704 regarding a potential complaint or concern related to a PreK-6 student (or students); and you may contact the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education, at (916) 686-7706, regarding a potential complaint or concern related to a student (or students) in grades 7-12. No one shall be retaliated against for reporting any incident of alleged discrimination or harassment, and complainants’ identities will be kept confidential to the extent practical in the course of investigating the incidents of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying or sexual harassment.

Pursuant to California Education Code 221.5, a pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs and activities, including athletic teams and competitions, and use facilities consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil’s records. Questions regarding the foregoing rights shall be directed to your Principal or Vice Principal.


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


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