HamiltonSchool

College Prep at HamiltonBelieve, Achieve, Succeed…No Excuses!

2013-2014

Building Bridges to College

Parent Handbook

Steve Hospodar – PrincipalStefanie Parnell – Assistant Principal

Megan Truitt – Dean of Students

5530 Nave Dr.Novato, CA 94949

Office phone: 415-883-4691

Office phone: 415-883-4691Attendance phone: 415-883-6520 ext. 500

Table of Contents

K-5 Teacher Information…………………………………………………………...3Middle School Class Schedule…………………………………………….………3Daily Arrival/Dismissal/Lunch Schedule……………………………………4Middle School Bell Schedule ………………………………………….…………...4Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………5School Acronyms……………………………………………………………………6, 7The First 20 Days……………………………………………………………………….8Parent Volunteer Opportunities……………………………………………….…9Hamilton Expectations……………………………………………………………..10School Procedures

Dress Code …………………………………..……………………………………11

Arrival/Dismissal……………………………………………………………...11

Drop-Off/Pick-Up……………………………………………………………...12

Report Cards……………………………………………………………………..12

Attendance……………………………………………………………………..…13

Tardies…………………………………………………………………………..….13

….13Food Consumption

…………………………………………………………….14Playground Equipment Expectations …………………………...

……..14Playground Consequences

………………………………………………....14Emergency Procedures……………………………………………………………...15Elementary Rules and Consequences………………………………………….16Middle School Expectations and Consequences ...…....………………...…17Code of Conduct Character Traits .....................................................…...18, 19Take Five!………………………………………………………………………………….20

Teacher Information – K-5 Only Teacher’s name: _________________________________________________________ Teacher’s phone:_______________________________________________________Teacher’s email:________________________________________________________

Class Schedule – Middle School OnlyPeriod Class Teacher Phone/Email Room

** The best way to get a hold of a teacher is through email**

Daily Schedule

Grade Level Begins at Lunch M, T, Th, FDismissal

WednesdayDismissal

Kindergarten 8:50 12:15 1:50 1:501st 8:30 12:25 2:50 1:50

2nd, and 3rd 8:30 12:45 2:50 1:504th and 5th 8:30 11:55 2:55 1:50

4th Academy 8:00 11:55 4:00 1:505th Academy 8:00 11:55 4:00 1:50

6th, 7th, and 8th 8:00 11:30 2:20 1:456th, 7th, and 8th

Academy 8:00 11:30 4:00 1:45

Middle School Bell Schedule

Monday

7:55Tuesday

7:55Wednesday

7:55Thursday

7:55Friday

7:558:00 – 9:43

Period 1

8:00 – 9:43Period 2

8:00 – 8:57Period 1

8:00 – 9:43Period 1

8:00 – 9:43Period 2

9:01 – 9:43

Period 2

9:43 – 9:58Break

9:43 – 9:58Break

9:43 – 9:58Break

9:43 – 9:58Break

9:43 – 9:58Break

10:02 – 11:30Period 3

10:02 – 11:30Period 4

10:02 – 10:44Period 3

10:02 – 11:30Period 3

10:02 – 11:30Period 4

10:48 – 11:30

Period 4

11:30 – 12:06Lunch

11:30 – 12:06Lunch

11:30 – 12:06Lunch

11:30 – 12:06Lunch

11:30 – 12:06Lunch

12:10 – 1:38Period 5

12:10 – 1:38Period 6

12:10 – 12:55Period 5

12:10 – 1:38Period 5

12:10 – 1:38Period 6

1:42 – 2:20Sala

1:42 – 2:20Period 7

12:59 – 1:45Period 6

1:42 – 2:20Period 7

1:42 – 2:20Period 7

Other Important DatesBack to School Night: August 28, 2013Open House: March 26, 2014 Minimum DaysTBA

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Most Frequently Used School Acronyms ADA Average Daily Attendance

Promedio de Asistencia DiariaADD Attention Deficit Disorder

Síndrome de Atención DeficienteADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

Síndrome de Atención Deficiente e HiperactividadAPI Academic Performance Index

Índice de Rendimiento AcadémicoCDE California Department of Education

Departamento de Educación del Estado de CaliforniaCEC California Education Code

Código de Educación del Estado de California

Código de Educación del Estado de CaliforniaCELDT California English Language Development Test

Examen para Medir el Aprendizaje Progresivo del Inglés enCalifornia

CLAD Cross Cultural Language and Academic DevelopmentDesarrollo Lingüistico y Académico Intercultural

CMA California Modified AssessmentExamen Modificado de Evaluación Educativa de California

CPR Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationReanimación Cardiopulmonar

CPS Children Protective ServicesServicios de Protección de Menores

CCSS Common Core State StandardsEstándares Comunes Estatales Requeridos

CUM FILE Cumulative RecordExpediente Escolar

DELAC District English Learner Advisory CommitteeComité Asesor del Distrito Escolar para los Alumnos que EstánAprendiendo Inglés

ELA English Language ArtsLengua y Literatura en Inglés

ELAC English Learner Advisory CommitteeComité Asesor para los Alumnos que están Aprendiendo Inglés

ELD English Language DevelopmentAprendizaje Progresivo del inglés

ELL English Language Learner

Estudiante de Inglés como Segunda LenguaGATE Gifted and Talented Education

Educación de Estudiantes Talentosos y DotadosIEP Individualized Education Program

Programa Individualizado de Educación LEP Limited English Proficient Student

Estudiante con Dominio Limitado del InglésMAP Measure of Academic Performance

Medición del Desempeño AcadémicoNUSD Novato Unified School District

Distrito Escolar Unificado de NovatoOT Occupational Therapy

Terapia OcupacionalPTA Parent Teacher Association

Asociación de Padres de Familia y MaestrosRSP Resource Specialist Program

Programa de Recursos Didácticos EspecialesSARB School Attendance Review Board

Junta de Revisión de la Asistencia EscolarSART School Attendance Review Team

Equipo de Revisión de la Asistencia EscolarSDAIE Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English

Instrucción del Inglés Estructurada de Forma EspecialSDC Special Day Class

SDC Special Day ClassClase Especial Diurna

SLT School Leadership TeamComité de Liderazgo de la Escuela

SST Student Study TeamEquipo de Estudio del Progreso del Estudiante

STAR Standardized Testing and ReportingProgramas de Exámenes e Informes Estandarizados

TBA To be AnnouncedSe Anunciará más Adelante

The First 20 DaysBuilding a Community of Learners

During the first 20 days of school, teachers will be teaching thefollowing: Day 1 Lunch/snack eating etiquetteDay 2 Walking/waiting in linesDay 3 Bathroom etiquette/proceduresDay 4 Playground rulesDay 5 Hallway behavior/Hall passesDay 6 After school dismissal behaviorDay 7 Assembly behaviorDay 8 Character Counts: Trustworthiness & RespectDay 9 Character Counts: Responsibility & FairnessDay 10 Character Counts: Caring & CitizenshipDay 11 Transitions to/from classroomsDay 12 Behavior in officeDay 13 Voice level - campus/class (0-3)Day 14 Interacting with peersDay 15 Talking with adultsDay 16 Academic ExpectationsDay 17 Computer lab behaviorDay 18 Emergency proceduresDay 19 Substitute teacher behaviorDay 20 Rainy day behavior and procedures

Parent Volunteer OpportunitiesSuggested parent volunteer time at Hamilton is a minimum of one volunteer activity per month –

Suggested parent volunteer time at Hamilton is a minimum of one volunteer activity per month –either in your child’s classroom, committee support, P.T.A, classroom projects completed at

home, or any activity in support of the organizations listed below.Classroom Volunteers

Sign-up in your child’s classroom at Back to School NightBecome a driver for field trips by filing out a driver authorization

**Driver Authorization Form –www.nusd.org(Forms > Community Forms > Driver Authorization)

Parent Leadership GroupsP.T.A. (Parent Teacher Association)

Sign-up at the 1st Day of School Volunteer Coffee orContact Sulheka sanand@depoexpress.com - President

E.L.A.C. (English Learner Advisory Council) - Parents of English LearnersContact Monica monica.velasquez2@comcast.net - President

S.L.T. (Site Leadership Team)Elected board of school community representatives Contact Liz lfeingold@nusd.org

S.A.C. (Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Advisory Committee)Contact Stefanie sparnell@nusd.org

Read Naturally Program - 1 on 1 reading support

Contact Liz lfeingold@nusd.org

Yard DutySign up to volunteer on an as-needed basisContact Stefanie sparnell@nusd.org

Latina Mom’s GroupEncourages mothers, whose native language is Spanish, to participate indifferent events at school. Meets Wednesdays @8:30 in the library. ContactBeatriz elzapotegarcia@yahoo.com

WatchDogs

Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for atleast one day each year at Hamilton.Contact Laura marinillini@sbcglobal.net

Hamilton ExpectationsRESPECTFUL – KIND – CAREFUL

ALL children will show respect and respond immediately to theplayground supervisors.

Play games that are not dangerous. Do not chase, pull and or tug atclothing, fighting (even "play fighting"), or do any martial arts.Stay in the designated play area.Do not leave the playground without permission from a yardsupervisor. No climbing, jumping, playing on top of fences, trees or buildings.

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No climbing, jumping, playing on top of fences, trees or buildings.Restrooms are to be used only for the purpose intended.P.E. class areas are off limits when in useDo not bring personal items from home unless requested by theteacher. These unauthorized items will be sent to the office and it willbe the student's responsibility to take them home after school. Yo-yos,Frisbees and other toys or electronic items are not allowed. Theschool is not responsible for lost or stolen items.Follow directions of all adults.Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards must be walked when on campus

Electronic Devices

Elementary - Cell phones must be turned off and in child’s deskduring the school day or they will be taken to the office and onlyreturned to a parent.Middle School – Cell phones must be turned off and not visible. Students caught on their phone (calling, texting, etc.) will have ittaken away.

Lining up at the end of recess

When the bell rings, stop play immediately.Walk to your line.Stand in line quietly.

School Procedures

Dress Code:No:

short shorts – must pass the “fingertip test”short skirts – must pass the “fingertip test”short dresses – must pass the “fingertip test”halter topsbare midriffstube topsoversized tank topsspaghetti strapslow-cut tops of any typeplunging necklines (front and back)clothing that reveals undergarmentsclothing, jewelry, or other accessories with slogans or picturespromoting the use of or involvement with drugs, alcohol,tobacco, or any controlled substancegarments, backpacks, etc. with suggestive, hate related orobscene statements or pictures

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Arrival/Dismissal:

Do not drop your students off at school any earlier than 15 minutesprior to their grade level start time. If your child does not take the bus,or walk home, please arrange to pick him or her up promptly afterschool. Please remember that every Wednesday is CurriculumPlanning Day; elementary students are dismissed at 1:50 pm andmiddle school is dismissed at 1:45.

If you must pick your child up early for a medical appointment,etc., please come to the office to sign him/her out. If you will send anote to the teacher, your child can be waiting for you at the office whenyou arrive and we will not have to interrupt the classroom. Drop-Off/Pick-Up

Nave, Tinker (gate will be locked), and Main GateUse white drop off zonesPull all the way forward, and have child prepared to leave the carDo not leave car unattendedDo not park in reserved/staff spotsDon’t turn left out of Nave and Main Gate lot between 7-9AM, and 2-4PM. Police officers have jurisdiction in our lots and you could get a ticket.

Report CardsElementary

Sent home 3 times a year in November, March, and June Middle School

Report cards are not sent homeParents and students can check their grades 24/7 using Aeries (on-linegrade reporting system)Students will create a student Aeries account in the first few days ofschoolParents can obtain instructions on how to create an Aeries accountfrom the Dean of StudentsIf you don’t have internet access please inform the Dean of Studentsand she can mail the report card.

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Attendance

It is very important for the safety of your child that we verify allabsences each day. In order to comply with attendance accountingprocedures, we must determine whether absences are excused orunexcused. Excused absences include illness, medical appointments andtrips only if an independent study is obtained. Other absences arerecorded as unexcused. We must call the home of every child for whomwe have not received a call.

For your convenience, we have a 24-hour attendance line forreporting absences. You may call 883-6520 ext. 500 any time, day ornight. Please leave your child’s name, date and reason for absence. Youmay request homework for an absent child as long as you do so before10:00 a.m.

Please keep in mind that your child loses important instructionaltime and the school loses funding every day that students are absent,excused or unexcused, unless an independent study is obtained. If youknow ahead of time that your child will be out of school for at least fivedays please call the office or see your child’s teacher to request anIndependent Study Contract. Tardies:

Each time a child walks into class tardy they miss instructionaltime and it disrupts the instructional program of the others in class. Ifthis happens several times during the course of the morning, valuableminutes are lost. In an effort to minimize tardiness, please help yourchild develop good habits by getting up early enough to arrive to classwithout rushing. This will have a positive impact on your child’slearning.Each 1st – 5th grade child who is tardy 7 times or more will be benchedfor their morning recess time.Each 6th – 8th grade child who is tardy 7 times or more will receivelunch detention. Food Consumption

Snacks and lunch may be eaten only in the designated areas (picnictables)Please keep your area clean and use the trash cans, recycle binsand compost containers.Students are not to share food or drink

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We encourage the consumption of healthy foods Playground Equipment Expectations

Playground equipment is for all children. Children will take turnsand share the equipment.All children are expected to play cooperatively with other children.Use playground equipment for their proper purposes only.No jumping off any high climbing bars or platform.Slides:

climb the ladder and go down the slide one at a timego down in a sitting position, feet forwardwait until the person before you finishes sliding before youslideslide inside the tunnel slide, do not climb on topno clogging the tunnel slideno running or climbing up the slides

Playground Consequences

If any student doesn’t follow the playground/lunch expectationsand procedures stated above or is behaving poorly on theplayground they could receive one or more of the followingconsequences:

Garbage Pick-Up (students not comfortable with garbage pick-up will begiven a different consequence)Benched for recess/lunchSent to the office

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency please know that your child’s safety andwell-being are our top priority, because of this we ask that you followthese steps to help us ensure your child’s safety. Important! Please do not walk on to campus and take your child (weare responsible for your child’s safety and need to know where he/sheis). To pick-up your child

Bring your photo IDHead to one of the 2 student release stations at Tinker or Main Gate(refer to the map for locations).When you approach the table you will be asked to sign your child out. Your child will only be released to those persons listed on theemergency card.

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Elementary Classroom Rules and Consequences The Rules1) Show Respect2) Follow Directions3) Use Appropriate Language4) Be Prepared5) No Bullying The ConsequencesLevel 1) Name on the BoardLevel 2) Name with a CheckLevel 3) Pink Slip/Buddy Classroom, student must get pink slip signedand return next day. If not returned automatic level 4.Level 4) Lunch Detention/Phone Call HomeLevel 5) Student is given a referral, and sent to see the AssistantPrincipal. Assistant Principal will conference with the parent and child. Assistant Principal will decided that one of the following areappropriate; Restorative Justice, Friday School, In-School Suspension orSuspension Severity Clauses

Deliberate Profanity/Obscene Language – automatic level #4Defiance – automatic level #5Violence (Physical or Threatening) – automatic level #5Repeated Bullying – automatic level #5

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Repeated Bullying – automatic level #53 pink slips in 1 week – automatic level #55 lunch detentions in a month – automatic level #5

In the case of major infractions such as causing physical injury,vandalism, or theft students could be suspended and or expelled. Students caught with any kind of weapon on them (knife, gun-bb or airsoft) will automatically result in an expulsion.

Middle School Classroom Expectations and Consequences Expectations1) Follow Directions2) Raise Your Hand - No Blurting Out3) Track the Speaker4) Come to Class Prepared (have: HW finished, materials, etc.)5) Be On Time ConsequencesLevel 1) Name on the BoardLevel 2) Name is circled, sent to buddies classroom for 5 minutes, uponreturn conversation with the teacherLevel 3) Lunch Detention and student calls homeLevel 4) Student is given a referral, and sent to see the AssistantPrincipal. Assistant Principal will decided that one or more of thefollowing are appropriate; take away the iPad, parent conference, FridaySchool, Restorative Justice, In-School Suspension, or Suspension Severity Clauses

Disrespect – automatic consequence #2Defiance – automatic consequence #4Profanity – automatic consequence #4Violence – automatic consequence #4

In the case of major infractions such as causing physical injury,vandalism, or theft students could be suspended and or expelled. Students caught with any kind of weapon on them (knife, gun-bb or airsoft) will automatically result in an expulsion.

Code of ConductThe character traits we live by

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As a school we will practice and celebrate these character traits monthly.

Take Five!

Taking Five with your child each day helps you stay connected to yourchild’s education and sends a clear message to your child that you areinterested in their academic day.

1. What is your student goal? 2. What did you do today to help achieve your student goal? 3. How did you make character count today? 4. What can you do tomorrow to conduct yourself as a No ExcuseUniversity Student? 5. Encourage your child in a very specific and genuine way

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Student ReleaseStations

Main Gate