2016 – 2017C. W. Dillard Elementary SchoolParent – Student Handbook

Building strong students inspired to

learn

Pioneer Pride . . . Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

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M ission S tatement of the Elk Grove Unified School District

The Elk Grove Unified School Districtwill provide a learning community that challenges ALL students

to realize their greatest potential.

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CORE VALUES

1. Outcomes for Students Achievement Of Core Academic Skills Confident, Effective Thinkers And Problem Solvers Ethical Participants In Society

1. Commitments About How We Operate As An Organization Support Continuous Improvement Of Instruction Build Strong Relationships Find Solutions

1. High Expectations For Learning For ALL Students And Staff Instructional Excellence Safe, Peaceful, And Healthy Environment Enriched Learning Atmosphere Collaboration With Diverse Communities And Families

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District Administration School Site Administration Christopher R. Hoffman Sandra WiestSuperintendent Principal

Principal

Donna CherryAssociate SuperintendentPreK-6 Education Board of Education

Bob Roe Beth AlbianiDirector Nancy Chaires Espinoza

PreK-6 Education Carmine S. ForcinaDr. Crystal Martinez-Alire

Fawzia Keval, Ed.D. Chet Madison, Sr.Director Anthony “Tony” Perez

William H. Lugg ,Jr.PreK-6 Education Bobbie Singh-Allen

Jenifer AveyDirectorPreK-6 Education

School Office District Office

Hours – 8:00am to 4:00pmElk Grove Unified School District

9721 Dillard Rd. 9510 Elk Grove-Florin RoadWilton, CA 95693 Elk Grove, CA 95624(916) 687-6121 (916)686-7700(916) 687-8183 Fax

www.egusd.net/cwdillard

Transportation

(916) 686 – 7733

Dear Families,

Welcome to the 2016- 2017 school year! C.W. Dillard Elementary School is a place where you can expect your child to be both challenged and nurtured as they stretch to achieve to their highest potential. As we start the year, this is an excellent time to revisit the goals we have for our students and the ways that we all contribute to their success.

Our mission as a district is to “provide a learning community that challenges ALL students to realize their greatest potential,” and we strive to do this at Dillard. In order to achieve this goal, we also must make certain that students are working within a safe environment. Our rules and procedures help us to do this.

Both the teaching and support staff at Dillard are highly qualified, well trained, and committed to meeting the needs of your students. These include both safety and academic success. We are very fortunate to have such an outstanding group of professionals on our staff that is committed to making every day a great day for learning.

As parents and family members, you play an essential role and are partners in your student’s success. We greatly appreciate the time that you take to provide the structure your child needs, as well as all other daily supports you provide to make certain your child is ready to learn. In addition, the ongoing guidance you provide each night as homework is completed and then returned the next day is invaluable.

Please review the handbook with your student, sign the verification form, and return it to your child’s teacher. We want everyone to be successful and having a clear understanding of the procedures, expectations, and avenues for support helps make this happen.

We look forward to a positive and productive year! I believe that as we work together, all of our Dillard students will achieve high goals that they and their teachers have established.

Sincerely,

Sandy WiestPrincipal

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C.W. DILLARD ELEMENTARYSCHOOL STAFF

Ms. Wiest PrincipalExtension

Mrs. Sparks Secretary Office 11362Mrs. Ebberts Office Assistant Office 11363

Mrs. Evans Kindergarten Room 101 11350Mrs. Alikhan Kindergarten Room 106 11352 Ms. Deters First Grade Room 176 11387Mrs. Dunn First Grade Room 173 11385Mr. Harrison First/Second Grade Room 189 11391Mrs. Barnhart Second Grade Room 181 11388Mrs. MacClanahan Second Grade Room 184 11390Mr. Coppola/Mrs. Coppola Third Grade Room 192 11393Mrs. H. Miller/ Mrs. Brozaitis Third Grade Room 196 11396Ms. Whitney Third Grade Room 193 11394Mrs. Boyles Fourth Grade Room 202 11397Mrs. Lambertus/Mrs. Reynolds Fourth Grade Room 206 11400Mrs. Perfler Fourth Grade Room 205 11399Mr. M. Nelson Fifth Grade Room 236 11411Mr. P. Nelson Fifth Grade Room 231 11410 Mrs. Engelman Fifth/Sixth Grade Room 227 11407Mrs. Espinoza Sixth Grade Room 228 11408Mr. Moe Sixth Grade Room 224 11405Mr. Morse Computers/VAPA Room 130/169 11365/11382Mrs. L. Miller PE Subject Matter Teacher Room 172 11384Mrs. Hutchinson Learning Center Room 137 11428Ms. Lewis Learning Center Para educator Room 132 11366Mrs. Quilao Psychologist Room 134 11368Mrs. Ward Inclusive Ed. Specialist Room 135 11369Ms. Love Mental Health Specialist Room 135 11369 TBA Speech/Language Specialist Room 133 11367TBA Nurse Room 121 11361/11380Mrs. Carnes Food Service Lead Kitchen 11375Mr. Maroney Lead Custodian Room 217 11404Ms. Ewen Custodian I Room 217 11404Mr. Santucci Custodian I Room 217 11404Mrs. Payne Librarian Library 11372Mrs. Dias Para Educator

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Mr. Oneto Para EducatorMrs. Schubert Para EducatorMrs. Soto Para Educator TBA LVN

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

August 11, 2016

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS/ VACATION

Labor Day – September 5Veteran's Day – November 11

Thanksgiving Break - November 21 – 25Winter Break - December 19 – January 2Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16

Lincoln’s Birthday – February 13Washington's Birthday - February 20

Spring Break – April 10 - 14Last Day of School- May 26

SCHOOL MASCOTPioneers

SCHOOL COLORSRoyal Blue & White

SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYFriday

Wear school colors or spirit wear

DISTRICT PARENT HANDBOOK

The Elk Grove Unified School District’s 2016-2017 Parent Handbook has been distributed to all households in the district. This handbook contains useful information related to district practices and procedures. If you have not received your copy or have misplaced it, please call us.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PACE/GATE ACCELERATED LEARNING PROGRAM

The “Programs for Accelerating Creativity and Enrichment” (PACE) learning program is designed for pupils demonstrating a willingness to be challenged to learn a greater depth of existing curriculum, beyond that of the grade level standards. The accelerated “Gifted And Talented Education” (GATE) services will be delivered through differentiated instruction within the classroom during the regular school day and various after school hours.

SCHOOL NURSE

The health program at C.W. Dillard Elementary is administered by a qualified school nurse who provides the following services: vision and hearing screening; obtaining medical information and keeping records of each student; providing nutritional and dental health education. Please note that the school nurse is only on campus one day per week.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

The school psychologist administers psychological tests, consults with teachers and parents on learning disabilities and/or social emotional problems. He/she may also be involved with individual evaluations of potential gifted and talented (GATE) students. A conference is always held with parents whenever direct services are provided. Please note that the school psychologist is only on campus two days per week.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST / POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SUPPORTS (PBIS)

A mental health therapist supports students weekly as part of the PBIS program. She works with students using a variety of interventions, including formation and implementation of social skills groups and individual support

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targeted to specific needs. In addition to the mental health therapist, a team of Dillard teachers and staff work together to implement positive behavior interventions and programs school-wide.

SPECIAL EDUCATION - RESOURCE SPECIALIST

The Resource Specialist (RSP) provides instruction and services to students who have been identified by the Student Study Team. To qualify, these students must exhibit learning disabilities in one or more of the academic skill and/or psychomotor areas. The instructional plans based upon individual testing/evaluation and committee input are reviewed yearly or as needed with parent(s) and staff to insure that the goals are appropriate and that maximum progress is being made. The main goal is to make the necessary progress for the student to return full time to the regular classroom.

SPECIAL EDUCATION - SPEECH/LANGUAGE SPECIALIST

The Speech and Language Specialist screens all children referred by teachers or parents. In addition to working with children who need speech or language therapy, the specialist assists teachers with students whose primary communication disability may be in the auditory comprehension or processing areas. All testing and evaluations are individualized and begun only with prior parental consent.

STUDENT PROGRAMS It is our desire that you thoroughly understand your child’s educational program. Our “Back to School Night” allows us to better acquaint you with the year’s program. A summary of some of the student programs follow:

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS

The English Language Arts Common Core State Standards have been adopted by the state of California and are implemented by all teachers in the Elk Grove Unified School District. This is the first year of Elk Grove’s adoption of the ELA-ELD California Reading Wonders curriculum. Teachers will use this along with literature and Accelerated Reading within their classroom programs to help all students achieve mastery of grade level standards. They will also use social studies and science textbooks, short stories, poetry, plays, essays, biographies and novels to help all students achieve grade level goals and objectives.

MATHEMATICS

Common Core State Standards in Mathematics have also been adopted and are being implemented by all teachers in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Teachers use the Go Math curriculum published by Houghton

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Mifflin to engage their students in higher order thinking to reach mastery of all CCSS math standards at their grade level.

SOCIAL STUDIES

The social studies curriculum is aligned to the California State History and Social Science Framework. The Harcourt and Holt Social Science programs, used in grades K-6, are designed to prepare students for an active role in the world. Weaving together three strands--knowledge, skills and citizenship--these programs draw from historical, geographical, social and cultural data to give students a thoroughly integrated view of their world.

SCIENCE EXPLORATION

California Science, published by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill is used in grades K-5 and grade 6 uses Earth Science, published by Holt. Frequently taught science topics -- including weather, plants, animals, the human body, space, geology, ecology and energy -- are treated in appropriate depth at each grade level. Classroom hands-on activities allow students to discover for themselves important concepts developed in the text. Students will also be involved in expository reading.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Students in grades 1 – 6 receive computer instruction two times each week in the school’s computer lab and/or through Chromebooks in the classroom. Instruction focuses on word processing, multimedia presentations, and use of computer resources as a tool for learning and to demonstrate what has been learned in English language arts and mathematics.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Students in grades 1 – 6 receive 100 minutes of physical education instruction each week. Lesson plans are drawn from the Spark curriculum, as well as additional resources to target specific skill areas. Fifth grade students are assessed each spring using the Fitnessgram Physical Fitness Test. Grades 4 – 6 have a subject matter teacher who teaches physical education. Our physical education schedule is available in the front office and on our webpage.

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Teachers address fine arts standards in their classrooms. Areas of focus are art, music, oral language recitations, and dramatic performances. Supplemental lessons provided by the resource teacher are provided in the areas of drama and chorus, culminating in performances for parents and the school community.

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SCHOOL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES SCHEDULES

Regular School Day Minimum Day

AM Kindergarten 8:40 – 12:00 AM Kindergarten 8:40 – 12:00 .PM Kindergarten 11:40 - 3:00 PM Kindergarten 11:40 – 3:00 Grades 1 - 6 8:40 – 3:00 Grades 1 - 6 8:40 – 1:35

Early Out Wednesday: Grades 1 – 6 (only) 8:40 – 2:10

STUDENT CHECK OUT/EARLY DISMISSAL

Any parents, guardians, etc., picking up children before regular dismissal times must first go to the office and sign them out. The office staff will call for the child and the teacher will direct the child to the office for check out. Any person picking up a child early must be listed on the child’s Emergency Card.

STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

When dropping-off or picking-up student(s) before or after school please drive with the utmost caution when nearing the school and especially when entering the parking lot. Please follow the designated traffic flow plan of the parking lot. As a community we must all ensure the safety of all our students.

STUDENT ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL

For our children’s safety, students are not allowed on campus earlier than 15 minutes (8:25) before their starting time, unless eating breakfast. Students should leave school promptly upon dismissal. We do not have supervision for students who arrive too early or stay late. In addition, students are not to leave school grounds without permission.

HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS

Contacting a Teacher Communication between teachers and parents is extremely important, and teachers welcome your notes, emails and calls. Conferences may be arranged at a parent’s request. Please know that 24 hour notice is required. Teachers are usually available to accept phone calls from 8:00 - 8:35 AM and after school until 3:30 PM. During the day, the office will take messages, and the teacher will return the call as soon as practical.

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If You Are Concerned About Something, Talk To The Teacher First. Besides you, the teacher has the most direct contact with your child. If the situation is still not unresolved, talk with the administrator.

TEXTBOOKS

Each student is issued a numbered copy of the textbooks for his/her grade at the beginning of the school year. He/she is individually responsible for these books for the year. If a book is lost or damaged, the student will have to pay the full or partial price, depending on the original condition of the book when issued to the student. It is very important that you and your child discuss his/her responsibility for these textbooks.

HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is an important means of improving learning. It is an opportunity for students to practice independently and to enrich what they have already learned. Your child’s teacher will distribute a complete description of his/her homework policy on Back To School Night. Make-up homework may be requested, under reasonable conditions, by calling the school office before noon for pick up at school dismissal.

TESTS

Achievement Tests are administered to the students throughout the school year. The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) will be administered during the spring trimester to assess student progress on the California Common Core State Standards. Individual student scores will be sent to parents. Classroom assessments will be given throughout the year. Tests are an important part of our program, because the results provide valuable information for teachers as they plan instruction to match student needs. So that the results are accurate, students need to learn test-taking skills. Parents can help in this important effort by providing encouragement (without pressure) to their child to do their best.

STUDENT STUDY TEAM

The Student Study Team (SST) is a collaborative effort to provide resources to support students having either academic or social difficulties in regular classes. The team meets at the request of a teacher or parent for a concentrated problem-solving meeting. During the Student Study Team Meeting, either recommendations and/or a comprehensive action plan will be formulated in an effort to resolve concerns about student progress. A brief follow-up meeting may be scheduled to assess progress, make further recommendations and evaluate success and resolution.

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CLASSROOM VISITATIONS

Parents may request to visit their children’s classroom if they wish except during periods of testing. The parent must first contact the school office to request a classroom visit then the teacher will contact the parent within 24 hours of the request to set up a date and time for the class visit.

All visitors must, however, check with office personnel before entering the school grounds or before going to the classroom. This is required for the protection of all of our students. Parent involvement and assistance in all classrooms is encouraged and appreciated. Students are not permitted to bring student guests to spend the day.

COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT STUDENT PROGRESS

We highly value the role of parents in the education of their children. In order to foster a strong partnership, teachers communicate about student growth throughout the year. Three formal reporting methods are conferences, progress reports, and report cards:

Parent/Teacher Conferences:

In November and March, parents are invited to attend a conference with the teacher. During these conferences, parents should feel free to ask questions and share ideas about each child’s progress and behavior. In addition, if you have questions regarding a progress report or other issue, please call your student’s teacher so an additional conference may be set up if necessary.

Progress Reports:

Mid-trimester, teachers send reports to parents about the progress of students who are falling below expected goals. Progress reports are only required if the student is not making appropriate progress, or if requested by a parent. If you have questions regarding a progress report, please call your student’s teacher. Progress reports for students whose grades are deficient will be sent home by these dates:

Trimester 1: September 23Trimester 2: December 16Trimester 3: April 7

Report Cards:

We have a minimum of three reporting periods during the school year, at the end of each trimester. This year, report cards will be sent home on these dates:

Trimester 1: November 18Trimester 2: March 10Trimester 3: May 26

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HONORS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION

Each trimester, we recognize students who have demonstrated strong character and outstanding achievements, celebrating as a school community at school-wide end-of-trimester assemblies. Students who maintain perfect attendance for the entire trimester and then school year will receive special recognition. Individual grade levels conduct awards assemblies, and for the 2016-2017 school year they will be held in November, March, and May. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.

CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Students’ classroom assignments are based on a variety of criteria. The numbers of students enrolled in school dictate to a large extent the organization of grades and levels within the school and classroom. State law and District policy set the number of students in a classroom. Each classroom is balanced to meet the range of needs of all students. Teachers have skills for grouping and regrouping students for learning based on mastery of skills. Whether a combination class or straight grade, opportunities for student success in these classes will be equal.

STUDENT REGISTRATION AT C. W. DILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Registrations for the 2016-2017 school year are taken throughout the school year. The school office is open from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily. Please note that children currently enrolled at C. W. Dillard will automatically be registered for the 2017 -2018 school year.

NOTICES

We are cutting back on paper and copies. The school newsletter and calendar are now posted on C.W. Dillard’s website at www.egusd.net/cwdillard along with being sent through email. If you do not have email or access to our website, please stop by the office to pick up a newsletter or notify your child’s teacher.

ACCIDENTS OR ILLNESS

If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, he/she will receive aid and assistance from the school staff. If it is deemed necessary, every effort will be made to involve the school nurse. However, the school nurse is only available one day per week. If it is determined that your child should go home and/or receive additional professional attention, you will be called. Sick or injured children are never sent home early without parental notification and permission.

PARENTS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT ALL "EMERGENCY CARD" INFORMATION IS ACCURATE AND CURRENT. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, WE MUST BE ABLE TO REACH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR EACH CHILD ENROLLED.

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Student Accident InsuranceDear Parents/Guardians:

The school district assumes no liability for accidents to students at school (E.C. 49472, 49471, 48980) and the district does not provide medical insurance for individual students. However, you may purchase student accident insurance if you wish to do so. The insurance provides coverage for your child while on school grounds or in school building during the time your child is required to be there during a regular school day while being transported by the district to and from school or other place of instruction; or while at any other place as an incident to school-sponsored activities and while being transported to, from and between such places. Markel will no longer be providing application packets. Applications will ONLY be accepted online at http://markel.sevencorners.com or by phone: (877) 444-5014

ATTENDANCE/TARDIES

The importance of regular, daily attendance cannot be over-emphasized. State law requires mandatory attendance and research shows that student success is dependent on good attendance.

1. Students are expected to report to class on time.2. Students who have been absent from school are to bring a written excuse from their parent upon their return only if they did not call the school office to clear the absence. If your child visits the doctor, please bring a doctor’s note which includes the number of days your child should be excused.3. If your child is going to be absent from school because of illness or for a personal reason, please call the office or email Isabel Ebberts at iebberts@egusd.net on the day of the absence to let us know (even if you have informed the teacher). 4. If attendance is a recurring problem, parents will be asked to meet with an administrator and teacher for the following reasons: a. Absence without a written excuse or telephone call b. Unexcused tardiness c. Truancy, i.e., absence without parental permission5. Attendance that does not improve or is excessive will generate a letter from the District Office for the following reasons: a. Unexcused absences c. Tardies e. Early dismissal b. Excused absences d. Truancy

HEALTH

Students need to be 24 hours free of vomiting, diarrhea or a temperature of 100.5 degrees or higher before returning to school. The parent of a student with a communicable disease should notify the school by telephone as soon as the illness is diagnosed. A doctor’s note is required for the student to return to school.

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State law and district policies strictly regulate the use or administration of medications at school. No medication (prescription or non-prescription) may be dispensed to students or allowed on the school site without appropriate forms being completed and on file in the school office. Please contact the office for a copy of the district's policy and required authorization forms.

First Grade Physical Examinations: At first grade entry, all students must provide the district with written evidence of a physical examination (by a licensed physician and surgeon or clinic), completed no sooner than 18 months prior to first grade entry. (Health and Safety Code 323.5; 324.2; 324.3) All students entering 7th grade will need proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school. The California Law AB 354 has been in effect since July 1, 2011.

CAFETERIA SERVICESThe lunchroom is now equipped with the CAFS (Computer Assisted Food Service) system. All students have been assigned a four-digit PIN (Personal ID Number). This number is only for internal, departmental use and is strictly for tracking meal count information. Students may prepay any amount to be applied to the account. The money will be used to purchase meals or ala carte items. The prepay option is encouraged in order to reduce the need for daily cash handling. Households with more than one student in the school will need to designate the amount of money to be placed into each student’s account. When submitting a personal check for pre-payment, please write your child’s name and PIN on the check.

Breakfast $ 1.75 Lunch $ 2.75

Elk Grove Unified School District has launched www.myschoolbucks.com ; an on-line prepay system. This will allow parents to pay for their child’s lunch through the computer. Families are encouraged to purchase meals in advance to reduce the need for handling cash every day. Free lunches are available for students who qualify based on family income. An application outlining the free and reduced meal program is distributed to all students each year as required by State and Federal Government. A new application must be completed each year. For more information regarding this program, please call (916) 686-7735.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found items are kept in large containers in the multi-purpose room. Please write your student’s name on jackets and other appropriate clothing items so they may be returned promptly if found. Every year we give away dozens of nearly new items to charity organizations because there is no name written to identify the owner.

DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS

The Elk Grove Unified School District recognizes that community organizations, especially parent clubs associated with our schools, often wish to support school programs through privately raised funds. Groups are encouraged to work with the school’s administration to discuss the needs that the school may have. These

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support organizations may donate money to the school. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide the services, equipment, or materials that meet the intent of the donor; however, the donations from private groups become a part of the school’s general fund.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At C.W. Dillard, we realize the power and potential of parents being involved in their children’s education. We welcome and encourage you to actively participate in your child’s education. The following chart is designed to help you identify the areas in which you could become involved:

CLASSROOM SCHOOLWIDEClassroom Volunteer Parent Teacher Organization MemberContact your child’s teacher Join and participate in monthly meetingsRoom Mother or Father Assist with PTO FundraisersOrganize class parties, etc. Participate on the PTO Executive BoardContact your child’s teacher Elected PositionsClassroom Support From Your Home Library VolunteerAssist with misc. preparation activities Contact the LibrarianContact your child’s teacher Participate in the School Site CouncilBe a Special Presenter/Guest Speaker Elected PositionsShare a hobby, career, etc. Participate in Campus CommitteesContact your child’s teacher Watch for notices/emails sent home

Lunch Club LeadersLead weekly club sessions during lunch or recess in an area of interest such as art, Legos, science, etc.

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)

Parents are an important part of the CW Dillard School family and the events and activities that we provide. Without your continued dedication of time and talents we would not have such an amazing school. Through the efforts of the PTO we are able to enhance the educational experience of our children. We strongly encourage parents, grandparents, and other interested community members to join our PTO and make a positive difference in your children’s lives.

There will be a variety of membership options for you to choose from, ranging in cost and amount of volunteer hours. Your membership dues help us support the school in many ways, such as: funding fun and memorable activities for your children, additional teacher materials needed for special projects, computer programs, library books and needed library materials, custodial equipment, and office supplies (if needed).

Our PTO General meetings are held once a month during the school year. Your input, talents and love for Dillard kids are needed. Please consider giving a little to your school by being a member of the PTO.

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TELEPHONE USAGE

Students are permitted to use school phones for emergencies only. Special arrangements for out-of -school activities or for transportation should be made prior to school. Forgetting homework, library books, etc. is not deemed an emergency.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation will be available for a fee for students who live in designated “service” areas, which includes the C.W. Dillard Elementary School attendance area.

If you would like to receive transportation services, you must complete the following:

School Bus Pass Application found online at egusd.net. Services available, and fees, are listed on this application.

Submit application online or return the application with the supporting documentation (if required) and a check made out to “Elk Grove Unified School District” to your school or mail it to: Transportation Department, 8421 Gerber Road, Sacramento, California 95828.

Proper and safe behavior on the bus is required whether going to or from school or on a field trip. The driver and/or teacher will explain and enforce the rules of proper behavior.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (FALL)

C. W. Dillard sponsors a night for parents to visit the school and discuss with teachers our school program for the new year. Teachers make presentations of their classroom programs and activities. It will be important for parents to make arrangements for the children to stay with friends or neighbors during this time. Students should not attend these sessions .

OPEN HOUSE (SPRING)

Open House occurs in the spring. This is a time when parents and students can come together to visit the classrooms to view work and visit with the teachers. This is not conference time. Conferences should be scheduled individually with teachers at other times.

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Each year a Science/Invention Fair is sponsored by the Elk Grove Unified School District and C. W. Dillard Elementary School. Students are invited to organize and set up projects, which can be entered in the room/grade competition. Winners from the school and district are presented awards.

STUDENT RECOGNITION

Students receive special recognition in their classrooms, as well as at the trimester awards assemblies. These awards are intended to promote and recognize a variety of achievements including academic and citizenship. We also award one Character Counts student per class, six times a year, based upon students exhibiting good character choices all trimester.

SITE COUNCIL

The primary role of the School Site Council is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP focuses on enhancing targeted areas of our curriculum and other key aspects of our school environment. This is done through collaborative decision-making on the allocation of funds received annually from the state. Our School Site Council is comprised of our principal, 4 staff members, and 5 parents.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES To create a safe and positive learning environment, students will:

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Students demonstrate these traits school-wide and in each area, with the following specific rules taught both in the classroom and school-wide.

General School Rules:

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Use kind words Respect property Include others

Follow directions Be quiet in learning zones Keep our school clean

Keep hands and feet to self Walk inside keeping to the right Stay clear of railings

Rules for Each School Area:

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be SafeClassroom Use an inside voice

Keep eyes on the speaker

Respect school and classmates’ property

Be prepared to learn Bring all needed

materials Stay on task as an

active listener and

Keep hands and feet to self

Sit correctly with all chair legs on the ground

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learner Use all materials in a safe and appropriate way

Arrival/Dismissal

Follow adult directions Be ready to go once

your car or bus arrives

Take care of your backpack and belongings

Be on time Know who is picking

you up

Wait in designated areas

Wait for car to stop before walking to get in

Enter crosswalks with an adult

Playground Share and take turns Use respectful words

when playing with others

Demonstrate good sportsmanship

Put away equipment at the end of recess

Follow all rules Freeze at the bell and

walk to line at the whistle

Walk out to the playground

Use all play equipment safely and appropriately

Stay in supervised areas

Cafeteria/MP Use an inside voice Follow adult directions Allow classmates to sit

next to you

Clean up your area and throw away your garbage

Keep all food in the lunch area

Keep hands and feet to self

Raise your hand to go to the bathroom, get lunch items, or throw away trash

Eat your own hot lunch or food from home

Hallways/Staircases

Use quiet voices Take turns entering

and exiting doorways Walk in a line when

you are with your class

Keep all personal materials under control and in your hands

Follow a direct path to where you need to go

Walk and keep to the right

Stay clear of railings and daylight openings

Bus Area Take turns getting on and off the bus

Follow adult directions

Go directly to blacktop when you get off the bus in the morning

Wait in your bus line after school

Be on time for your bus

Use walking feet to and from the bus

Keep hand and feet to self

Stay clear of the road while waiting

Office Use a quiet voice Wait quietly Follow adult directions

Have an office pass Follow a direct path to

and from the office Put away materials

you use

Walk inside the office Keep hands and feet

to self Stay in the office when

waitingBathrooms One person in the stall

at a time Take turns Leave once you are

finished

Wash your hands when you are done

Keep the bathroom clean

Walk at all times Keep water in the sink

Library Use a library voice Take turns using bean

bags Take good care of

Use shelf marker when choosing a book

Return books on time Follow computer rules

Use walking feet Keeps hands and feet

to self Keep chair legs on the

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books floor

Computer Lab/Chromebooks

Enter the lab quietly Keep computer

settings the way you found them

Use your assigned computer

Use the internet appropriately

Leave a blue screen Keep food and drink

away from the lab and chrome books

Use computers with adults present

Keep chair legs on floor

Learning Center Enter and work quietly Take turns Be positive when

responding to other learners

Be prepared by having all needed materials

Stay on task and be an active learner

Return all materials before leaving

Walk to and from the Learning Center

Sit correctly with chair legs on the ground

Use all materials in a safe and appropriate way

Assemblies Follow the quiet signal to get ready to listen

Eyes on the speaker Applaud to show

appreciation

Follow directions Use walking feet Stay in your seat space Keep aisles clear

Additional School Expectations:

General: No dangerous objects may be brought to school, including pocketknives or airsoft guns, or

replica guns of any type. No gum or sunflower seeds. No toys are allowed at school (including P.E. equipment), unless with permission of teacher

for use in class. No trading cards of any kind are allowed at school. No electronic games, personal CD players, IPODS, Cell Phones, or radios are allowed at school.

The school will not be responsible if these items are lost or stolen.

Dress Code: Shorts are to be worn at “fingertip length.” Overall straps must be buckled at all times. Make-up is not to be worn nor is it permitted on campus. No tube tops, bare midriffs, spaghetti or strapless tops. Inappropriate clothing will be

addressed on a situational and individual basis as needed. No clothing with see-through material is to be worn. No oversized tank tops (large arm openings.) No flip-flops are to be worn. Sandals are permitted with a strap. No hats or hoods worn inside any school building. No clothing with inappropriate graphics or sayings is to be worn. No gang related or associated apparel.

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Students who violate the above code may be sent home for a change of clothing.

Playground:Lining Up At the sound of the bell - everyone freezes. At the sound of the whistle - students will walk to line. Students must stand in line quietly, facing forward, hands to themselves. Student must use restrooms and get drinks before the freeze bell. No pushing, wrestling, play fighting or kick-fighting in line.

Basketball While playground space is limited due to construction, students will usually play half-court

games. Ten person full court games will only be allowed with permission by yard supervisors. Any game with more than ten persons will be stopped. If any team of five is waiting to play, game in progress goes to first team to make three

baskets. The team in line plays the winning team. If five students are waiting to play, players from the losing team must skip a game. Rough play is not allowed. Only basketballs may be used.

Four-square Rules: The serve is from a bounce and is hit underhand with both hands open flat. The serve must land in one of the other squares. The receiver of the ball may hit either the side or bottom of the ball after the first bounce. The ball may only bounce once in each square. The ball must be hit with two hands open flat at all times. The first person in line is the referee, calling outs.

Tetherball Rules: New opponent chooses sides, way, and gets to unwind. Winner may stay in for a maximum of three games only. First person in line is ref and calls out. The ball must be hit only with a fist or an open hand. Players may not climb the pole for any reason. Players may NOT sit on the tetherball. Each player in grades 1-2 must be allowed 2 hits, and 1 hit in grades 3 – 6, serve not included.

The following is not allowed: Kicking volleyballs or basketballs (only footballs, red balls, and soccer balls may be kicked and

only on the field area). Pushing, wrestling, play fighting or kick-fighting.

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Football games Skateboards or bicycle riding on campus. Throwing sand, rocks or any other object.

Before/After School:Students will: Arrive no earlier than 8:25. If student is participating in the breakfast program, arrival may be

no earlier than 8:15. Line up at class lines once the teacher on duty arrives at the blacktop area. On rainy days students in grade 1-3 line up outside their classroom door, and students in

grades 4-6 go to the multi-purpose room. Walk to pick-up areas when dismissed from the classroom at the end of the day. Students being picked up by car wait on the sidewalk directly in front of the front arch and

watch for their ride. Students must wait for an adult before using the crosswalk across Dillard Road. Students

must NOT use this crosswalk without an adult.

Bike Riding: Bike riders must wear safety helmets. Upon arriving on campus, students walk their bike to the rack and lock it. Bike riders must be supervised by a teacher when crossing the crosswalk on Dillard Road.

Consequences for Disregarding Rules:

The classroom teacher or administrator will impose consequences for breaking school rules. Severity of consequences will increase with repeated violations.

EGUSD Education Codes Related to Discipline

SUSPENSIONIf 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)]

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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)]

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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.

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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)]

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)]

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C.W. Dillard Elementary School

2016-2017 VERIFICATION OF HANDBOOK DISCUSSION

I have read and discussed with my child the C. W. Dillard School Student/Parent Handbook. We understand all stated rules and agree to abide by them, acting and dressing appropriately for school activities, on the way to school, at school, and on the way home from school. Please sign and return to your classroom teacher.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________

Parent/Guardian Print Name: _________________________________

Student Signature: ______________________________________________

Student Print Name: ___________________________________________

Date: __________________

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