PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Get the student to class daily and on time.
2. Partner with school staff in correcting inappropriate behavior, and support
positive student achievement.
3. Contact the school when the student is absent.
4. Promptly inform the school of any changes to address and phone numbers.
CONTACTING STAFF AND STUDENTS
Teaching staff can be reached between the hours of 8:00 and 2:30 p.m. The principal can be reached between the hours of 8:00 and 3:30 at 453-2182. Parents are encouraged to contact staff via e-mail whenever possible. Students are not allowed to use school telephones unless it is an emergency situation, and use is at the discretion of staff. If you need to leave a message for your student you may do so by calling (707) 453-2142. In case of emergency please call the Elm Front Office at (707) 453-7207 or Alice Stewart at 453-7324 to be transferred directly to the classroom.
The following is a list of staff e-mail addresses.
Carolyn Patton CarolynP@vacavilleusd.org
Shari Hendrix ShariG@Vacavilleusd.org
Duane Kamman DuaneK@vacavilleusd.org
Alice Stewart Astewart@vacavilleusd.org
Karen Dace kdace@vacavilleusd.org
Katherine Delozier KatherineD@Vacavilleusd.org
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is a necessary part of the learning process and is critical to academic success. Each student is expected to attend school each day and remain at school the entire day. The classroom teacher will monitor student attendance. If a student is absent due to an illness or emergency, or if a student needs to leave school early, parents must send a note to clear the absence or call (707) 453-7324 or 453-2142. Each student must have an appropriate attendance record to return to their home school after the expulsion period or SARB contract.
IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
If a
student is consistently disruptive during class they will be asked to spend
time in the school suspension classroom.
If a student leaves campus without permission they will be required to
spend the next day at the in-school suspension classroom. Parents will be
called when a student has left campus without permission and a day will be
scheduled for the student to serve detention. This program was developed to decrease the use of out-of-school
suspensions and encourage students to make appropriate behavioral choices.
DRESS CODE
The dress code is established to promote a positive, safe, and wholesome learning environment. Students are to be focused on instruction. Therefore, extremes in dress, regarded as disruptive or a distraction from the learning environment, are not permitted. Students who fail to follow the dress code will be required to change clothing or may be assigned additional consequences.
1. Any
apparel, jewelry, or accessory that is related to gangs is forbidden. Such
items include, but are not limited to, wave caps, hair nets, bandanas, gang
numbers, initials, or abbreviations (e.g. XIV, XIII, N, Sur, etc.) colored rags
or handkerchiefs hanging outside of pockets or belts, etc. Items of clothing that are red or blue will not be allowed
(excluding denim jeans).
2. Any clothing, jewelry, or accessory that displays or promotes illegal substances (e.g., drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.) is prohibited.
3. Clothing, jewelry, accessories, or personal items must be fee of any pictures, writings or representations related to pornography, profanity, violence, or illegal behavior, or which is demeaning to any race, gender, or creed.
4. Student must wear shoes, or sandals.
5. No cleavage, midriff, bare chest, or buttocks may be showing.
6. Undergarments must be covered and not visible.
7. No sagging of shorts or any kind of trousers.
8. No pajamas.
9. No revealing clothing (e.g. Òsee-throughÓ, strapless, or back-less clothing, or gaping sleeveless tops, etc.) is allowed.
10. Straps on overalls must be attached, not hanging down.
11. Chains hanging down from pockets, belt loops or the waist are not allowed.
12. Students will remove hats, hoods, and sunglasses in the classroom.
School staff
has discretion in making judgments related to the appropriateness of dress.
REPORT CARDS
Parent
of Vacaville Community Day Prep School students will receive report cards at
the end of each grading period (4 times per year). Weekly progress reports can be provided upon parental
request
TESTING
Students
will be evaluated formally and informally through oral or written testing,
observations, homework, attendance and class participation. CAHSEE and STAR testing will be
conducted on site.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Classroom Rules
1. School day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
2. No electronics will be used during class time (including PE)
3. No profanity or inappropriate language in public. No Profanity towards or regarding staff members.
4. Dress Code: No RED or BLUE gang attire
5. Stay in your seats unless instructed to get up. 5 minutes will be allowed to transition to your next class. (Bathroom and water breaks are to be taken during transition, breaks and lunch)
6. Follow instructions of staff
7. NO DESTRUCTION of school property.
Cell Phones/Electronic Instruments
Students are
cautioned not go bring cell phones, IPODS, or any other form of electronic
communication devices to school.
All forms of electronic communication must remain in the ÒoffÓ position
during instructional time.
Discipline Ladder for cell phones and other electronic devices:
1. First offense – verbal warning to turn it off and/or put it away.
2. Second offense – (anytime during the year) Office referral and telephone call to parent.
3. Third and successive offenses – office referral and suspension.
4. If the electronic communication devices policy is repeatedly broken, the student will not be allowed to possess the device on campus.
Level 1
May go on walking field trips to library, down town
May work on campus
Level 2
May participate in elective (sewing)
May eat outside
May be on campus out of line of sight with permission (i.e. transfer between classes, run errands)
Level 3
May be out of seat during non instructional time
May complete independent work outside the classroom door
Line of sight supervision
Eligible for all PAT activities
Level 4
Must remain in seat unless given permission (except as indicated on IEPs or 504 plans)
Must eat inside
Full escort at all times
No PAT activities
Students must earn weekly PAT activities. Students earn these through remaining on level 3 or above, and maintaining satisfactory attendance and work completion.
Students with any more than 3 periods of truancies in the current week are not eligible for PAT activities
Students with any more than 2 incomplete assignments must complete assignments prior to participating in PAT activities
PAT activities will be offered at the discretion of the teaching staff. These activities will normally take place during 3rd or 6th period on Fridays. Activities include:
Puzzles, games, free time to draw or read
Special events or speakers
Watch movies
Special snacks
Time on computers
Time to listen to IPODs
Students are encouraged to suggest other PAT activities that are appropriate to an educational setting. These suggestions will be considered by staff for approval
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Trust
Level System – Identifying Severity of
Misbehaviors |
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Trust
Level 1 |
Trust
Level 2 |
Trust
Level 3 |
Trust
Level 4 |
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Students are following and
exceeding classroom expectations. Students are practicing
beneficial character traits, such as: ¥ Trustworthiness ¥ Self-discipline ¥ Responsibility ¥ Respect ¥ Honesty |
¥ Does not follow directions
the first time they are given ¥ Difficulty in maintaining
good work habits ¥ Minor instance of treating
others with disrespect ¥ Difficulties in settling
conflicts appropriately ¥ Does not move properly in
classroom ¥ Delay in returning to class after passing period ¥ Continuous talking at
inappropriate times ¥ Dress code violation ¥ Other non-safety violation |
¥ Disrespect to Staff ¥ Defiance ¥ Dishonesty ¥ Throwing Objects ¥ Swearing ¥ Major instance of
disrespect to peer ¥ Too many repeat offenses
from Trust Level 2. ¥ Other |
¥ Continued Defiance ¥ Fighting ¥ Extortion ¥ Theft ¥ Contraband ¥ Vandalism ¥ Verbal Threat(s) ¥ Physical Threat(s) ¥ Too many repeat offences
from Trust Level 3. ¥ Other |
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Possible Actions or Consequences |
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Verbal or Non-Verbal reminder Individual Counseling Drop to Level 2 |
Verbal or Non-Verbal reminder Individual Counseling Class Period In-House
Detention Drop to Level 3 |
Verbal or Non-Verbal reminder Individual Counseling In-House Suspension Home Suspension Drop to Level 4 |
Verbal or Non-Verbal reminder Individual Counseling In-House Suspension Home Suspension Parent Conference Notification to
Probation/Diversion Officer Call Police/Citation |