August 2010

Dear Parents, This handbook contains the necessary information to assist in making this an enjoyable and valuable year for your child. We recommend that you keep it and refer to it throughout the school year. In addition to the handbook, you will be receiving information periodically about special events as well as your child's progress. Our commitment is to provide educational programs which will help your child reach his or her full academic, social, emotional, and physical potential. If you have any concerns about any aspect of your son's or daughter's schooling, please feel free to contact the teacher concerned or me. We welcome your inquiries. I look forward to meeting you and working with you and your child. Sincerely yours,

Moira Casey Principal

MISSION STATEMENT OF SHASTA UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT The mission of the Shasta Union Elementary School District is to provide optimum learning opportunities to each individual in a safe environment which encourages social, emotional, physical, and mental growth; preparing each to become a responsible and productive citizen of the community, state, nation, and world.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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STAFF AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ............................. BOARD OF TRUSTEES ....................................... EMERGENCY INFORMATION ................................... IDENTIFICATION MARKS .................................... EXCUSES FOR ABSENCES .................................... CLASS SCHEDULE .......................................... SNOW DAYS ............................................... SUPPORT SERVICES ........................................ DRESS CODE ............................................... DUE PROCESS ............................................. MEDICATION ............................................... GENERAL RULES ............................................ FIELD TRIPS ............................................. STUDENT COUNCIL ......................................... PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM .............................. AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM ............................. TRUANCY ................................................. STUDENT BEHAVIOR ...................................... .. BUS TRANSPORTATION RULES ................................ EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION ................................. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES .............................

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Roger Longnecker Betty Harrison-Smith Susan Schroth Lou Gerard, Jr. Scott Lyon ADMINISTRATION Diane Kempley

President Clerk Member Member Member

District Superintendent Principal

Moira Casey

TEACHERS

Primary

Debbie Cartwright Paula Damico

Montessori

Michelle Scarbrough Celia Wilkerson Nancy Curran Jill Breslin Jim Lightner Michael Keilich

Intermediate/Middle School

SDC

Learning Center

Sheila Barnes

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CLASSIFIED

Cook/Cafeteria Manager Food Service Director Erin Johnson

Instructional Assistant

Kathleen Bailey Margie Boddy Joanne Brady Noelle Barron Ashley Mair Kelly McDonald Nichole Harper Michelle Thoreson Shelley Smelser Mike Snell Robert Rardin

Lead Site Maintenance Worker Custodian Music Assistant/Fiddles Library Information Specialist Office Manager

Jana Hamblin Beej Femmel

Transportation Supervisor

Peggy Plummer

SPECIAL SERVICES School Nurse School Psychologist Speech Language and Hearing Specialist After School Vasantha Baker Cathy Reisfelt Jen Kowalski

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PARENTS, PLEASE READ THIS WITH YOUR STUDENTS:

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Children have the right to their feelings... And the responsibility to move beyond their feelings to action and to care about the feelings of others. Children have the right to their own opinions.... And the responsibility to listen to the opinions of others. Children have the right to have fun... And the responsibility not to disturb others while having fun. Children have the right to be unique... And the responsibility to respect others even though they're different. Children have the right to make mistakes... And the responsibility to learn from their mistakes and to correct them. Children have a right to their own personal space and privacy... And a responsibility to respect the privacy of others. Children have a right to play and use the common living areas... And a responsibility to clean up after themselves in rooms and spaces that everyone uses. Children have a right to learn... And a responsibility not to interfere with others' rights to learn. Children have a right to have friends... And a responsibility to present themselves in a friendly manner. Children have a right to make their own decisions... And a responsibility to accept the consequences of those decisions, good or bad. Children have a right to their own attitude... And the responsibility to expect what their actions produce.

SHASTA ELEMENTARY PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The P.T.A is an important part of our school. It is a hard working group who sponsors many activities for children and parents during the year. A notice will be posted on the schools website or a note sent home with your child before each P.T.A. meeting. The Shasta School Staff urges all parents to attend the meetings to become better acquainted with your school community. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular meetings are held at school on the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. EMERGENCY INFORMATION For emergency purposes, please inform us of: Any relevant health or physical conditions of your Child including food or insect allergies Changes of residence or telephone numbers Doctor or medical contact information Emergency contact information IDENTIFICATION MARKS Please label all coats, sweaters, raincoats, and personal items with the students name, especially for primary grade students. Our Lost and Found rack is often full of unlabeled clothing. EXCUSES FOR ABSENCES NOTES FROM PARENTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL Please be specific by describing the illness or reason for the absence within 24 hours or the absence will be unexcused. The legal excuses for absences are: Illness Death in the family Doctor and dental appointments Quarantine for illness Other absences of 5 days or more, but only if prior arrangements have been made to place the student on independent study.
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When a student is absent from school for any reason, even illness, (except when independent study has been arranged for 5 or more days), two things happen. First, the student misses the planned instructional lessons for that day. Even when makeup work is assigned, there is no way to go back and recreate the teachers lesson and any spontaneous teachable moments resulting from the lesson. Second, the school receives no funding for students who miss school, even for illness. This adds up to thousands of dollars each year, affecting the school budget negatively. We need the students here every day for their learning and for school budget health." Students with perfect attendance will be recognized each trimester and at the end of the year. CLASS SCHEDULE Kindergarten-Third Grade...........class begins at 8:20 a.m. dismissed at 2:10 p.m. Fourth through Eighth..............class begins at 8:20 a.m. dismissed at 3:00 p.m. MINIMUM DAY DISMISSAL ALL MONDAYS Every Monday all students are dismissed at 1:30 p.m. for staff development purposes. Parents will be notified if other changes are made in dismissal times. SNOW DAYS In the event of snow, school will be closed when transporting students becomes unsafe. School closure is broadcasted on the following radio stations in the morning: 1. 2. 3. KQMS KNNN KVIP 1400 on your dial - AM 99.3 on your dial - FM 540 on your dial - AM

SUPPORT SERVICES Shasta Union Elementary School District has a school counselor available once a week who can meet with children either individually or in small groups. Parents are encouraged to contact the school if they would like further information about our counseling services.

DRESS AND GROOMING Shasta Union Elementary, together with students, teachers, and parents, has established rules governing dress and grooming consistent with district policy and regulations. The dress and grooming code are reviewed regularly as needed. The purpose of this code, and of related board policy, is to prevent disruption of the classroom atmosphere, enhance classroom decorum, eliminate disturbances, and minimize distractions. 1. Clothing or hairstyles must not be harmful to ones health and safety, or be harmful to the educational process. Clothing must be modest, cover undergarments, and be conducive to learning. No fish net/see through shirts No spandex pants or tops No halter tops No tube tops No strapless tops No loose fitting muscle shirts Blouses and shirts must cover a persons midriff at all times No loose fitting or thin-strapped tops-tops must cover undergarments at all times No sagging pants-pants must be worn at the waist, stay up without a belt (if no belt is worn), and not touch the ground; baggy pants that stay up around the waist and dont touch the ground are acceptable Overalls must be strapped over both shoulders Shorts and dresses must be modest, cover undergarments and buttocks, and be hemmed. The length of shorts and dresses must be mid-thigh. Pants must also be hemmed, not touch the ground, or be frayed. Footwear must be worn at all times for health and safety reasons. Flip-flop shoes are allowed this year (2009/10) on a trial basis. Students wearing flip-flops must also bring shoes or sandals that attach securely to the foot for P.E. Flip-flops are not acceptable for P.E. Military style boots are not allowed. Shoes worn for PE must allow for strenuous activity. Clothing that advertises illegal or inappropriate substances for a school environment(cigarettes,
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alcohol, drugs, etc.), depicts violence, death, the macabre, sexual themes, obscene acts, skulls, or are offensive to anothers race, creed, religion, or sex are not acceptable. 6. Hats are not allowed to be worn indoors on campus. They are encouraged outdoors for sun protection, but as with other clothing must be appropriate. Hats appropriate to dress up days may be worn indoors. Clothing that is derisive or symbolic of gang affiliation is prohibited. Trends in clothing and gang attire will be updated and communicated, as needed in order to ensure a safe school setting. Clothing, backpacks, and other personal items may only be marked or identified by the students legal name. No drawings, symbols or graffiti on these items. Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed. Hair may not be sprayed with any coloring that would drip when wet. Students may not write on their bodies while at school. DUE PROCESS Students at Shasta Union Elementary have rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and acknowledged and protected by the District's Board of Education. With these rights, however, come responsibilities - including student adherence to a reasonable code of conduct. If students fail to fulfill their responsibilities in regard to conduct, disciplinary action may follow. In disciplinary cases, students are entitled to due process. This means: 1. 2. 3. 4. Students must be informed as to accusations against them. Students must have opportunity to accept or deny the accusations. Students must have explained to them the factual basis for the accusations. Students must have a chance to present an alternative factual position if the accusations are denied.

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Parent Complaint Procedure Parent or guardians of pupils have the right to file a complaint against a school district employee or other person that they suspect has engaged in abuse of a child at a school site. To file a complaint, the parent or guardian must file a formal report with the local child protective agency. This may be done by telephone, in person, or in writing. A complaint may also be filed with the appropriate local school district or county office of education; however, school districts and county offices of education do not investigate child abuse complaints. MEDICATION Education Code Section 49423 states: "...Any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, medication prescribed for him by a physician, may be assisted by the school nurse or other designated school personnel if the school district receives a form obtainable from the school office which has the following information on it: (1) a written statement from physician detailing the method, amount, and time schedules by which such medication is to be taken, and (2) a written statement from the parent or guardian of pupil indicating the desire that the school district assist the pupil in the matters set forth in the physician's statement ... Shasta Union Elementary School cannot give any prescription or nonprescription medication (nonprescription includes Tylenol, cough syrups, decongestant, etc.) to a student without a form written by the physician with the information required in the above education code section on file in the school office. Forms are available in the school office. CLOSED CAMPUS It is district policy that all students remain on campus from the time they arrive in the morning until they are dismissed in the afternoon. Students should not arrive at school prior to 7:45 a.m., or arrival of the first bus, whichever comes first, unless they are going to daycare. Parents are notified that there is no supervision provided until the first bus arrives in the morning, and no supervision provided after school unless a student is participating in a school sponsored after school activity or is enrolled in the after-school program.
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USE OF THE OFFICE The office is a business office. Students are to use the office only in case of emergency or important business. Students are not to use the office during class time without permission from a teacher. The office phone is not for student use except in cases of emergency. Permission from a teacher or administrator must be obtained first. STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY, STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO KEEP PARENTS INFORMED ABOUT SUCH ACTIVITES AHEAD OF TIME. If your child is participating in after-school sports or activities, please make arrangements for pickup time and place before your child comes to school. Students will not be taken from class to talk with parents or guardians on the telephone unless it is an emergency. The office will take messages for students in most cases. VISITS TO THE SCHOOL All visitors, including parents visiting school or volunteering at school must come to the office and check in with the office staff. We want you to feel free to visit our school frequently, but we also want to know who is on campus and why. This is for the safety of our students and our school personnel. Parent volunteers are asked to sign the volunteer log in the office so that we may keep track of volunteer hours. PICKING UP STUDENTS FROM THE OFFICE Parents who pick up their children after school are to be at school at dismissal time. If students are picked up during class time, a parent must sign them out in the office. After School care is available for students. However, prior arrangements must be made if you are planning on having your student attend the after school program. TRANSPORTATION FROM SCHOOL At dismissal time, primary bus riders are taken out to the bus by their teacher. Bus riders in grades 48 also are dismissed at this time to line up for the bus. Students in grades 48 who walk home, and 48 students waiting for a
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ride, wait in the picnic area behind the office until the buses leave. Primary walkers and those waiting for rides will wait in front of the office until picked up or until the buses leave. Thanks for your patiencethese procedures have been put in place with student safety in mind. CHANGE IN STUDENTS TRANSPORTATION If there is any change in a child's transportation home, the school must have a note before the child leaves school. Unless a written note is received, the child will arrive home in the regular manner and, in case of riders on the bus, at their regular stop. Many children wish to go to a friend's house after school, and these arrangements must be made before the child reaches school. A note regarding this arrangement must be sent to school with your child. Students are not allowed to use the phone to call home and make these types of arrangements.

BICYCLE RIDERS Bike riders must obey the traffic and helmet laws and conduct themselves in a safe and orderly manner. Bikes are to be parked in the area provided for them. BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE LAWNS OR SIDEWALKS OF THE SCHOOL CAMPUS. SKATE BOARDS Skateboards, roller blades, and scooters are not allowed at school. Students who ride them to school must wear a helmet and leave the skateboard or scooter in the office until after school. Skateboards are also not allowed on campus during weekends or after school. Property damage in the past has been significant from riders riding on campus. KNIVES OR SHARP OBJECTS OF ANY TYPE Knives are not allowed on the school campus at any time or for any reason. Law enforcement will be called if knives are discovered, and under California Law, possession of a knife or weapon is grounds for suspension and/or expulsion. The safety of all students is a major concern at school.

GUM CHEWING Gum chewing is not allowed. Food of any type will be eaten in the cafeteria or in designated areas at the proper time.

RECESS AND SCHEDULED OUTDOOR PERIODS Students will go outside during the designated recess and physical education periods weather permitting. Notes are required from parents if a student is unable to go outside or participate in physical education classes. Notes should specify duration of non-participation status and the reason for the request. PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND MONEY Students are responsible for their own personal property. Money brought to school for lunches or milk can be paid in the multi-purpose room upon the student's arrival at school. Large amounts of money should never be brought to school for any reason. Any money for yearbooks, raffles, etc. should be sent in an envelope with your child's name on it. The school is not responsible for students' personal belongings or money. If something is lost, it should be reported to the office, and every effort will be made to find it. Please, no CD players, electronic games, IPods, personal phones, or cameras. No trading cards please, such as Pokemon or Ugio, etc; they are disruptive to the educational environment. DOGS, HORSES, OR PETS Dogs or horses are not allowed on school grounds. The school cannot take responsibility for a dog attacking a child on school grounds. The school will call Animal Control to pick up the animal. If children wish to bring a pet to school, the teacher and the principal must give permission before the animal is brought to school. If permission is granted, parents will have to provide transportation for the animal to and from school. Animals are not allowed on school buses. Again, safety of all the students is a major concern of the school. Parents' cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

SPORTING EVENTS AND DANCES We try to have a number of well-supervised functions for the intermediate and upper grades throughout the year, such as after school sporting events during the regular season and occasional dances. Only students present at school the day of an extra-curricular activity may attend the activity. Parents are urged to request from their children the time for arrival and departure from school for these activities. Students should be picked up PROMPTLY at the close of the activity, or they may forfeit their right to attend future extra-curricular activities. FIELD TRIPS As part of the regular classroom curriculum, during school hours, students may occasionally participate in field trips. Transportation will be by school bus under the supervision of teachers and assistants. Students must have written permission to attend field tripspermission slips are given to the students in advance. Phone calls at the last minute will not be made. Arrangements will be made for students without written permission to be supervised in another class or the office. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, is very active each year. A variety of student activities are planned and carried out by the Student Council and student room representatives. Students are encouraged to join Student Council. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM All grade levels participate in regular physical education. This is a legal requirement, as well as an opportunity to set up life-long habits related to exercise and good health. Students need to wear clothing, including footwear, that allows for vigorous physical activity. Students who need to be excused from PE must provide the teacher with a note specifying the reason and the length of time of nonparticipation. In middle school grades especially, unexcused non-participation or failure to wear appropriate clothing for PE will negatively affect a students grade.

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AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM Shasta competes with schools of a similar size in volleyball, flag football, basketball, track, and softball. Coaches for each sport will be sending home a schedule of dates and times for games and practices with team members. ARRANGE TO PICK UP STUDENTS FROM PRACTICES AND GAMES PROMPTLY. California Education Code requires that all students who wish to participate in school athletics have medical insurance in case of injury. No student will be allowed to participate in practices or games without proof of insurance. Low cost student insurance is available through the school if parents need it. Students must maintain a 2.0 ("C") grade average to participate in after-school sports. Transportation to athletic events will be the parents responsibility. Parents who transport students other than their own children must show proof of insurance. A minimum of $100,000 in liability and $50,000 in property damage insurance is required. Parent drivers who drive other students must also provide a DMV driving record, called an H6, easily obtainable from the DMV. We always need parent drivers during sports seasons; proof of insurance and DMV checks protect students and the drivers. TRUANCY The school is bound by the State of California Education to report any student who is absent from school without valid reason for more than three days or tardy in excess of 30 minutes on more than three days in one school year. The parents cooperation in seeing that their child/children arrive at school on time and, if absent, have the proper note explaining the reason for the absence is greatly appreciated by the school. We urge parents to become acquainted with their child's teacher and feel free to contact them. A spirit of cooperation among parents, teachers, students, and the school is essential for the continued success of our educational process.

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STUDENT BEHAVIOR It is expected that the students of the district will be known for their good behavior and study habits. The school staff requires good behavior of pupils within the classrooms, elsewhere on the school campus, at school activities, while traveling to and from school, and when attending the after school program. Schools exist in order for students to obtain an education, and the rights of the majority of students who recognize this fact will be protected from any individuals who disregard it. All students have the following duties and responsibilities: 1. To pursue the required course of study in a diligent manner, including: a. b. c. d. e. 2. 3. 4. Listen attentively to teachers and to other students Complete assigned work on time Be regular and punctual in attendance Show willingness to work towards constant selfimprovement Learn to criticize fairly and accept criticism appropriately

To respect the property of others, including the school's, at all times To respectfully acknowledge the authority of school personnel To display proper conduct to and from school, on the school grounds, on school buses, and at school-related activities, wherever held To comply with the rules and regulations of the district

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Each teacher maintains his or her own classroom management program. Students who repeatedly violate school rules may be referred to the principal. The school staff may use one or more of the following to ensure compliance with school rules: 1. 2. Isolation within the class, in other than the regular classroom, or on the school yard Physical restraint in order to stop a pupil from hurting other people
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Detention at school beyond the regular school hours to make up time lost, wasted, or work not done Saturday school where students are required to attend school on a Saturday Loss of privileges that are normally earned by satisfactory behavior. These could include participation in sports, drama, musical events, field trips, or bus transportation Special tasks assigned to help rectify a problem created by pupil's behavior Short-term placement in another class In-house suspension as a temporary denial of the privilege of attending class, recess, and lunch with classmates Suspension from school as a temporary denial of the privilege of attending school Expulsion as a long-term denial of the privilege of attending school

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The following acts committed while under the jurisdiction of the school shall constitute good cause for suspension and/or expulsions, but good cause is not limited to these offenses: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Continued willful disobedience (EC Section 48903) Open and persistent defiance of the authority of school personnel (EC Section 48903) Habitual profanity or vulgarity (EC Section 48903) Smoking or having tobacco (EC Section 48904) Use, sale, or possession of narcotics (EC Section 48904) Willfully cutting, defacing, or otherwise injuring in any way, any property, real or personal, belonging to a school district (For paternal responsibility, see EC Section 48909, CAC, Title V, Section 305) Stealing (EC Section 48906)

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Fighting or molestation (EC Section 48906) Gambling (CAC, Title V, Section 301) Use, sale, distribution, or possession of any alcohol for beverage purposes on or near school premises (EC Section 48906) Hazing (EC Sections 32050, 32051, 32052) Carrying or using weapons or instruments which might cause bodily harm (EC Section 48906, 48907) Habitual truancy (EC 48260,48261,48262) The possession or use of explosives or fireworks, including caps (EC Section 48906) Unsatisfactory appearance or mode of dress. Any pupil who goes to school without proper attention to cleanliness or neatness of dress (EC Section 48906, and CAC, Title V, Article 2, Section 302) may be sent home to be properly prepared for school Forgery of notes, signatures, excuses, or other school documents (EC Section 48906) Serious infractions of pupil behavior standards which shall make the presence of a pupil in a school inimical to the welfare of the student body (EC Section 48907) Failure to be diligent in study (EC Section 48906, and CAC, Title V Article 2, Section 3000) Intimidation (EC Section 48906) Extortion (EC Section 48900 {e}) Battery (EC Section 48903) Assault (Penal Code Section 245, EC Sections 44014, 48903) Becoming a member of a secret organization (EC Section 48903) Having concealed electric listening/recording device in the classroom without prior consent of teacher and principal (EC Sections 51512, 78907)

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Sexual harassment (EC Section 48900.2) The infraction of any school rule or for any good reason not specifically stated above (EC Section 48906) SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The governing board prohibits unlawful sexual harassment of any student. Any student who engages in the sexual harassment of anyone in or from the district may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. The Shasta Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees encourages students or their parents to immediately report incidents of sexual harassment to a teacher or principal. Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (Education Code 212.5) 1. Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition or an individual's academic status or progress. Submission to or rejection of the conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or other decision affecting the individual. The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the individual's academic or their school performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. Submission to or rejection of the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors program, or activities available at or through the school.

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Other types of conduct which are prohibited in the district and which may constitute sexual harassment include: 1. 2. Unwelcome leering, sexual flirtations, or propositions. Unwelcome sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments, or sexually degrading descriptions.

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Graphic verbal comments about an individuals body or overly personal conversation. Sexual jokes, stories, drawings, pictures, or gestures. Spreading sexual rumors. Teasing or sexual remarks about the students enrolled in a predominantly single-sex class. Touching an individual's body or clothes in a sexual way. Purposefully limiting a student's access to educational environment. Cornering or blocking of normal movements. Displaying sexually suggestive objects in the educational environment. Any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the District's sexual policy or who participates in the investigation of a sexual harassment complaint. BUS TRANSPORTATION RULES

Bus riding is a privilege, which the State of California and the Board of Trustees extend to students needing the service, and this service is regulated by rules, which must be obeyed. Students may be denied the privilege if their conduct causes difficulty for the bus driver or other students. Parents will be notified if this action is necessary. Cooperation between parents and the school is very important in insuring the safety of all who ride the bus. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING RULES WITH YOUR CHILD 1. Pupils will conduct themselves at bus stops as they do on the school grounds. This means that they do not litter the ground, ruin shrubbery in the immediate area, annoy other waiting students, throw objects of any type, or in any manner make a nuisance of themselves. The bus driver will report to the principal when he/she notices these conditions, and action will be taken to remedy the situation.

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Pupils are to be at the loading point five (5) minutes before the bus arrives. They should line up in an orderly manner ten (10) feet away from the curb or side of the road. There will be no shoving or scuffling while waiting for the bus or waiting to load the bus. When waiting to board the bus, wait until the bus is stopped and the doors are open before walking toward the bus from a position a few feet ahead of where it is stopped. This rule will avoid such accidents as smaller pupils being shoved against the side of the wheels while boarding the bus. Pupils are to take their seats promptly after boarding the bus in an orderly and quiet manner. Pupils are to take, or change to, any seat assigned to them by the driver. No pupil shall leave his seat while the bus is in motion, nor shall he/she speak to the driver while the bus is in motion except in cases of emergency. No pupil shall leave his/her seat or stand up when the bus driver leaves the bus for a red light stop. Students will remain quietly in their seats for the bus driver to return to the bus. No fighting, loud or obscene language, or unusual noises are EVER allowed on the bus. If a bus driver is distracted by this type of behavior, the driver cannot function with total safety. Eating or drinking is not permitted on the school bus. Pupils will not open or close windows or emergency doors except when specifically requested to do so by the bus driver. Paper or any other type of debris is not to be thrown on the floor of the bus. Heads and arms must be kept inside the bus at all times. No object of any kind is to be thrown from the bus, and pupils are not to shout or make offensive remarks to pedestrians or motorists.

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The aisle of the bus must be kept clear of books, lunches, backpacks, feet, etc. After leaving the bus, all elementary students who must cross the roadway on a red light shall cross in front of the stopped bus. Your bus driver is responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school. The need for all students to cooperate in observing the rules and to do as the bus driver directs is essential.

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If a child who is riding the bus is not following the rules, the child will be notified at the time of the violation of the rule or rules by the bus driver. The bus driver will then report the violation to the principal and make out a form in triplicate indicating the type of violation. The notice will be marked as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th violation and are as follows: 1. 2. The first citation will be a warning and with the parents cooperation, the matter should be settled. The second citation will necessitate a conference attended by the school principal, parent, and student. Rules will be re-explained and notification given that the third citation will result in a two-day suspension of bus riding privileges. Upon receiving a third citation of a bus violation, the student will have his/her bus riding privilege suspended for a two-day period. Upon receiving a fourth citation of a bus violation, the student will have his/her bus riding privilege suspended for a one-week period. It will be considered grounds for loss of bus riding privilege for the remainder of the school year for any student receiving a fifth citation of a bus violation.

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In cases of extreme violation, the bus driver may bring the student to the principal, and the student can lose the privilege of riding the bus without prior notification. Parents will be notified at once if their child has been suspended from the bus. The School Board has elected to provide transportation to and from school for children in the district and in doing so
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EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION At Shasta Union Elementary all graduation events are to be considered rewards and privileges for good work and effort both academically and socially. The minimum requirements to participate in graduation activities will be: 1. 2. 3. 4. Achievement of at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA throughout the school year No F in 3rd trimester Attendance at school with at least a 90% attendance rate (162/180 days) Demonstration of good behavior, with no suspensions from school during the 3rd trimester PARTICIPATION - EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES California State Education Code requires that a student maintain a 2.0 GPA ("C") to participate in extra-curricular activities. School policy also adds the requirement that any grade of F prohibits participation in extra-curricular activities. Extra-Curricular activities include, but are not limited to: Sports Student Council Office or Cafeteria Workers Yearbook Students who achieve below a 2.0 GPA on their trimester grades, or an F in any subject, will not be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities the following trimester.

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