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Hello Students and Parents!

Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year! We look forward to an exciting and successful year. Levi Dickey Elementary has a strong tradition of high expectations. We are implementing the use of these agendas to assist you and your child in staying organized and striving for excellence during the school year. We encourage and support all students to work hard throughout the year and enjoy the benefits Levi Dickey Elementary has to offer. Thank you for making Levi Dickey a number one school.

GO EAGLES!

Levi Dickey Family

MISSION STATEMENT

OUR MISSION:

1. Increase student achievement.

2. Provide a safe school.

3. Promote a positive school climate.

OUR GOALS:

• To develop an appreciation for the value of learning.

• To develop an appreciation of self worth and how to interact with others.

• To instill the importance of citizenship, character development, and patriotism.

• To understand that problems are opportunities to produce solutions.

• To develop an awareness of life-long health habits and physical well-being.

OUR MOTTO: Committed to Excellence.

SCHOOL COLORS: Blue & White

SCHOOL LOGO: “Home of the Soaring Eagles”

SPIRIT DAY

Every Friday is SPIRIT DAY! All students and staff are encouraged to wear our school colors and Levi Dickey shirts. Every Monday is College T-shirt Day, wear a college t-shirt.

VISITORS & VISITATION POLICY

All visitors must sign in at the office and obtain a visitor's badge before entering campus. Visitors may not go directly to classrooms or enter campus without office permission.

This includes before, during, and after school. Forgotten homework, etc. should be brought directly to the office. Please inform your child to check in the office for their forgotten items so we don’t have to interrupt the classrooms. It is our goal to keep classroom interruptions to an absolute minimum. Your cooperation is appreciated.

We ask parents not to go directly to the classroom when wishing to speak to a teacher or student, especially before or after school. Leave a note or send a message to make an appointment. If a classroom visit is requested, please follow these steps:

• Notify the teacher a day in advance

• Work out a convenient time with the teacher

• Visit only your own child’s classroom

• Limit your stay to 20-30 minutes

• Do not interrupt teaching or student learning

• Sign in and out at the office

• Do not bring any other children

LUNCH DROP OFF

Parents, to reduce classroom interruptions, we have implemented a lunch procedure. If you are dropping off your child's lunch after the start of the school day, we are asking you to label the lunch with your child's first name, last name and grade and drop it off in the media center at the "Lunch Drop Off" area. Please let your child know to check this area if they are looking for a dropped off lunch. Thank you for your cooperation.

ARRIVAL TIME

Students are not allowed on campus before 8:05 a.m. unless they are eating breakfast in the cafeteria. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. There is no student supervision in front of the school until 8:05 a.m. when the first bell rings. School starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Every Tuesday is a minimum day with dismissal at 11:45 a.m. for grades 1st – 6th. Morning Kindergarten starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 11:35 a.m. every day. If you drop your child off in the morning, please remember to pull all the way forward and do not block traffic lanes. Please no double parking or U-turns.

Please only pick your child up on the curb. Do not leave your car unattended in the drive through. If you have business on campus, please park your car on the street or in the parking spaces in front of the pre-school. Remember children’s safety is the main concern of our staff on duty.

DISMISSAL TIME

Our regular school days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), end at 2:55 p.m. Students are released at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays & other minimum days. Students may be picked up in front of the school or at one of the back gates. Please do not block driveways, traffic lanes, park, or leave your car unattended. Parents are not allowed to park along the curb in front of the school after 2:00 p.m., as this blocks the flow of traffic.

EARLY DISMISSAL

We encourage you to try to schedule your child’s doctor or dental appointments AFTER school hours. If this is not possible, you must come to the office first to sign your child out. If someone other than the parent(s) signs the child out, they must HAVE A VALID I.D. and be on the emergency card filed in the office.

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend school every day and on time. If you child is absent please call the school office at 909.947.6693 and leave a message or send a written explanation with dates of your child’s absence(s) to the school office upon return. Please make illness the only excuse. Students AR 5113(a)

ABSENCES AND EXCUSES

Excused Absences

A student's absence shall be excused for the following reasons:

1. Personal illness. (Education Code 48205)

2. Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer. (Education Code48205)

(cf. 5112.2 - Exclusions from Attendance)

3. Medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic appointments. (Education Code48205)

4. Attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family. (Education Code 48205)

a. Excused absence in this instance shall be limited to one day if the service is conducted in California or three days if the service is conducted out of

state. (Education Code 48205)

b. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, spouse, son/son-in-law, daughter/daughter-in-law, brother,

sister or any relative living in the student's immediate household. (Education Code 45194, 48205)

5. Jury duty in the manner provided by law. (Education Code 48205)

6. The illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child to whom the student is the custodial parent (Education Code 48205)

(cf. 5146 Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students)

7. Upon advance written request by the parent/guardian and the approval of the

Principal or designee, justifiable personal reasons including, but not limited to: (Education Code 48205)

a. Appearance in court

b. Attendance at a funeral service

c. Observation of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion

d. Attendance at religious retreats not to exceed four hours per semester

e. Attendance at an employment conference

AR 5113(b)

f. Attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by a nonprofit organization.

8. Service as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Elections Code 12302 (Education Code 48205)

9. Participation in religious instruction or exercises in accordance with district policy. (Education Code 46014) In such instances:

a. The student shall attend at least the minimum school day.

b. The student shall be excused for this purpose on no more than four school days per month.

(cf. 6141.2 Religious Diversity/Religious Freedom at School)

Method of Verification

When a student who has been absent returns to school, he/she must present a satisfactory explanation verifying the reason for the absence.

Absences shall be verified by the student’s parent/guardian or other person having control of the minor, or the student if age 18 or older.

(Education Code 46012; 5 CCR 306)

The following methods may be used to verify student absences:

1. Written note, fax or e-mail from parent/guardian, parent representative, or student if 18 or older.

2. Conversation, in person or by telephone, between the verifying employee and the student's parent/guardian or parent representative. The employee shall subsequently record the following:

a. Name of student

b. Name of parent/guardian or parent representative

c. Name of verifying employee

d. Date(s) of absence

e. Reason for absence

Verification must be completed within five (5) school days of the student’s return to school. On the sixth day, the absence becomes unverified and cannot be

changed after this date. AR 5113(c)

3. Visit to the student's home by the verifying employee, or any other reasonable method which establishes the fact that the student was absent for the reasons stated. The employee shall document the verification and include the information specified in #2 above.

4. Physician's Verification

a. When excusing students for confidential medical services or verifying such appointments, district staff shall not ask the purpose of such appointments

but may contact a medical office to confirm the time of the appointment.

b. When a student has had 10 absences in the school year for illness verified by methods listed in #1-#3 above, any further absences for illness may require verification by a physician.

Chino Valley Unified School District

Regulation approved: January 23, 1997

Revised: February 4, 1999

Revised: June 29, 2000

Revised: May 6, 2004

Revised: May 7, 2009

Learning is interrupted when a child is absent from school for any reason. However, when your child is ill, please do not send him/her to school. If a student is going to be out of school for a WEEK or more, please request an Independent Study to cover the period the student will be out.

The absence will not count against the student IF the work is completed and returned the day they come back. Please give the school at least 48 hours notice in order to prepare materials. Remember students need to be in school in order to learn and achieve success. Our goal is 98% student attendance.

DISCIPLINE

We believe that all of our students must behave appropriately in school. Our staff eagerly promotes a safe, positive, learning environment for ALL students. In order to provide your child an excellent learning climate, we are utilizing the following discipline plan in and out of the classroom.

CLASSROOM

At the beginning of the school year, the teacher and students within each classroom will establish a list of class rules, rewards and consequences. Although the teacher is in charge of discipline in the classroom, there will be occasions when a student will need to be sent to the principal. Depending on the situation, counseling, a call to the parents, time-out, and/or suspension may be warranted.

PLAYGROUND CITATION POLICY

A Citation Policy is in effect for playground misbehaviors. If a student chooses NOT to adhere to the following rules, a citation will be issued. Each time a student receives a citation, recess time will be lost.

SCHOOL-WIDE RULES

• Treat all students, adults and yourself with courtesy and respect. Use problem-solving techniques, proper language.

• Respect all school property and equipment.

• Follow all adult supervisors’ directions.

• Play safe, use equipment properly and have good sportsmanship.

• Line up promptly after the freeze bell. Walk, do not run. No ball bouncing or playing after the bell.

• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

Repetitive or major disciplinary problems may result in a student, parent, and administrator conference. Parents are sent a copy of the Referral and it needs to be returned with a parent’s signature.

Levi Dickey Elementary students are expected to adhere to the Chino Valley Unified School District Behavior Code pursuant to Board Policy. Students are reminded that school and district rules apply when traveling to and from school.

Below are examples, which may warrant IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION AND POSSIBLE EXPULSION PER ED CODE:

• Cause or attempt to cause physical injury to others

• Damage to private or school property

• Possession of weapon(s) or other dangerous objects

• Possession of drugs, narcotics, or intoxicants

• Stealing/attempt to steal school/private property

• Obscene acts or habitual profanity

• Sexual Harassment

• Harassed, threatened, or intimated a pupil

• Disruption of school activities or defying the authority of school personnel

We are sure that with your cooperation, we can and will provide our students with a safe, secure, and positive learning environment.

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONICS

Cell phones may only be used before and after school.

Privacy rights must not be violated. Any

Signaling device, such as cell phones etc., must

Be turned off during class time. Devices shall not be used during class as a camera, calculator and/or for text messaging. Any violation of these rules will result in confiscation until picked up by a parent. Other electronic devices such as IPods, Gameboys, or DSIs are not allowed on campus and will be confiscated until picked up by a parent.

STUDENT DRESS CODE AND GROOMING

It is the intent of Levi Dickey Elementary School that students be dressed and groomed in an appropriate manner that will not interfere, or detract from the school environment or disrupt the educational process.

Dress should be suitable and comfortable for normal school activities and reflect pride and attention to personal cleanliness. Students are encouraged to wear safe and comfortable shoes, (i.e. tennis shoes or laced up shoes, NO sandals).

The following items are considered inappropriate and are NOT PERMITTED:

• No open-toed shoes or shoes without backs

• No short shorts

• No midriffs, tube tops or strapless clothing

• No attire allowing undergarments to be seen

• No tattered clothing

• No clothing containing emblems, printing, lettering, or pictures pertaining to violence, drugs, alcohol, gangs, smoking, sex or profanity

• No gang type attire and/or any other attire which includes oversized clothing such as t-shirts, baggy pants, shorts with long white socks, or wearing sweatshirt hoods inside classroom

• Pants must fit at the waist

• No oversized belts or shoe string/rope belts

• No make-up or tattoos

• No spaghetti straps or halter tops

• No heelies (rollers in bottom of shoes)

• No long earrings, hooped earrings or spike earrings

In the case of questionable dress or attire, the administration will make the final decision. If necessary, parents will be contacted to provide proper clothing.

BIKES & SCOOTERS

Students are required to wear helmets when riding their bike or scooter to school. Bikes & scooters should be kept in the bike cage and students will need to provide their own lock. Any bikes or scooters not locked will be left at the students’ own risk.

SUN PROTECTIVE WEAR

Students are allowed to wear sun protective clothing, including hats, while outdoors during the school day. Hats are permitted under the following conditions:

• Hats must have a full brim that protects the face and neck areas

• Hats must be of a material that can be folded and stored in backpacks while indoors (no cowboy hats or “hard” material hats)

• Baseball-type caps will fall within the guidelines of the District’s Dress and Grooming Guidelines; wear them facing forward only

• “Beanies” (watchman caps), knit caps, or caps of this nature, are not considered sun-protective (does not have a full-head brim)

BUS CONDUCT

Specific student behavior expectations are established for the safe and efficient operation of the district’s transportation system in accordance with state laws and regulations. Bus transportation is used for school field trips. Those students who violate behavior expectations while riding a bus are subject to penalties established for misbehavior while students are on the school premises. Any questions or concerns pertaining to the district transportation system should be directed to the Transportation Department at 628-1201, ext. 1525.

CARE OF TEXTBOOKS/LIBRARY

Students and parents are responsible for all textbooks or library books issued to them during the school year. Students in grades 3 through 6 are asked to cover their textbooks. The child or the parent must pay for all lost or damaged books. Textbook costs vary; you will be billed for the replacement cost of the book. Final report cards will be held until payment is made. Monies will be reimbursed if the lost book is found. The school staff urges all parents to encourage their child to take good care of their books. Please help us provide your child the resources needed by helping them to take care of books. Workbooks in grades 4-6 are NOT to be written in.

HOMEWORK

Homework has a definite place in the Levi Dickey Elementary educational program. It is assigned to help the student become more reliant, improve on skills taught, learn to work independently, and to complete assigned work.

Good communication between home and school and mutual cooperation are imperative in fostering the full development of a student’s potential.

The amount may vary per day based on long-range projects and amount of work completed in the classroom. The average for grades 3 through 6 is 45 minutes to an hour. All students receive homework Monday through Thursday.

IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY:

• To keep an accurate record of assignments

• Have necessary materials

• Follow study techniques outlined by the teacher

• Apply and practice skills learned in class

• Strive for the best quality of work

• Complete and return assignments on time

• To have all homework assignments and materials before leaving class at the end of the day.

• In an effort to teach responsibility, STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED BACK INTO THE CLASSROOM AFTER SCHOOL TO GET FORGOTTEN ITEMS.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum is consistent with the Chino Valley Unified School District adopted curriculum for each grade level. Special emphasis is placed on reading, writing and mathematics within a well-balanced educational program. Standards adopted by the CVUSD in Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies are included in a brochure, which is sent home early in the school year. Standards are in compliance with those adopted by the state and are the guiding force for all instruction.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Birthday party celebrations are not allowed at school. Celebrations are a distraction in the classroom and a disruption of instructional time. In addition, students may have food allergies that are life threatening. We will continue to NOT allow flowers or balloons as well. Please check with the office regarding other ideas to recognize your child on his or her birthday at school.

UNIFORM COMPLIANT PROCEDURES

The Board of Education recognizes that the District has primary responsibility for ensuring that it complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The District shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level. The District shall follow the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) when addressing complaints alleging:

Unlawful discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, color, or physical or mental disability, or failure to comply with state and/or federal programs, vocational education, child care and development program, child nutrition programs and special education programs.

Formal complaints must be written and signed. Forms are available in the school office and must be received within six months of the alleged violation.

MINIMUM DAYS

Every Tuesday is a Minimum Day as well as the dates listed below, including the last day of school. Minimum Day dismissal is 11:45 a.m.

The following are additional Minimum Days:

October 6-10, 2014 – Parent/Teacher Conference

November 12, 2014 - Report Card Assessment

December 19, 2014 – Winter Break

March 4, 2015 - Report Card Assessment

May 13, 2015 - Retention Conferences

May 27, 2015 – Report Card Assessment

June 9, 2015 - Last Day of School

Holidays – No School

Sept. 1, 2014 Labor Day

Nov. 11, 2014 Veteran’s Day

Nov. 24-26, 2014 No School

Nov. 27-28, 2014 Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec. 22, 2014-Jan. 2, 2015 Winter Break

Jan. 19, 2015 Martin Luther King Day

Feb. 9, 2015 Lincoln’s Birthday

Feb. 16, 2015 Washington’s Birthday

Apr. 6 - Apr. 10, 2015 Spring Break

May 25, 2015 Memorial Day

2014-2015 Report Card Distribution

End of 1st Trimester November 21, 2014

End of 2nd Trimester March 13, 2015

End of 3rd Trimester June 9, 2015

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