2012-13

SCHOOLWIDE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND STUDENT SAFETY

 

CLASS PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS

Students have been tentatively assigned to classrooms until school enrollment has stabilized.

 

Tentative class lists have been made after much consideration and analysis of student achievement levels, work habits, English Language proficiency, and citizenship. Classrooms are balanced to ensure efficient and effective instruction designed to meet the needs of each student. Therefore, students will not be transferred based on requests unless it is determined that the present placement is detrimental to the student's overall education.

*Please realize that we have a number of combination classes and can no longer follow the policy to place a student in a combo class for only one year.  Children will not be moved from combo classes based upon the number of times they have been in a combo.

 

When enrollment stabilizes we will review the total enrollment before finalizing class placements.  These enrollment adjustments will be made as soon as possible.  Adjustments to class placements may be needed to meet the fluctuating enrollment.

 

DAILY SCHEDULES

BEFORE SCHOOL:

Students are not to arrive at school before 7:50 a.m.  There is no supervision on the school grounds before 7:50 a.m., and the grounds are not open for play.  The only exception is students who are arriving for breakfast.  Students arriving for breakfast may arrive from 7:30 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.  They are to go directly to the MPR and remain in the MPR until the 7:50 bell sounds.  Students arriving after 7:50 a.m. may not get breakfast. 

 

Students may walk and talk together on the blacktop from 7:50‑8:02 a.m.  When the 8:02 a.m. bell rings, students are to walk to their class line.

 

AFTER SCHOOL

After school, STUDENTS ARE TO GO DIRECTLY HOME.  Children dismissed at the end of the primary day schedule are not allowed to wait for siblings or friends dismissed on the upper grade schedule. Children not picked up or left unattended will be sent directly to the office where their parents will be contacted. 

Visitors standing on the playground or in the passing corridors during the hours that school is in session (8:05 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.) will be asked to check in with the office, beginning September 4. 

  Kindergarten ‑ 8:05  ‑ 11:29 a.m. or 9:50 a.m. – 1:49 p.m. 

  Thursday Dismissal for Late Birds: 1:24 p.m.  

 Grades 1 ‑ 2 ‑ 3  ‑ 8:05 a.m. – 1:40 p.m.

     Thursday Dismissal:  1:20 p.m.

 

 Grades 4 ‑ 5 ‑ 6  ‑ 8:05 a.m. ‑ 2:15 p.m.

  Thursday Dismissal:  1:20 p.m.

 

MINIMUM DAYS

Each Thursday is considered a minimum day.  Students (except kindergarten) will be dismissed at 1:20 p.m.  Late Bird Kindergarten students only are released at 1:24 p.m.

 

STUDENT RESTROOMS

All student restrooms are solely for the use of students.  Parents are not allowed in the student restrooms at any time.  If a child needs assistance, please bring the child to the office where there are public (adult) restrooms. 

 

STUDENTS RELEASED FROM SCHOOL

We encourage you to make dental and medical appointments for students after school instead of during the school day.  If you must interrupt your child’s school day, please send a note to your child’s teacher.  In this manner both the teacher and the child will be prepared for the interruption and your child can be in the office waiting for you.

 

CHILDREN ARE RELEASED ONLY FROM THE OFFICE.  Your child will be released only to those persons listed on his/her emergency card.  Be sure to inform the office of current phone numbers and update your emergency card as needed.

CLASS VISITATIONS

 

ALL VISITORS MUST CHECK IN WITH THE OFFICE WHEN THEY FIRST ARRIVE.

This procedure is for the safety and welfare of all children, parents, and teachers.  Students from other schools and preschool are not allowed on the playground.

Parents are welcome to visit the school, but must make an appointment if they want to visit a classroom. WE ASK THAT PARENTS DO NOT HOLD CONFERENCES WITH TEACHERS DURING ARRIVAL, DISMISSAL OR CLASSROOM TIMES.  Please make an appointment with your child’s teacher if you have a concern.  Teachers must supervise students when students are present.

 

ABSENCES

All absences must be verified by a written note or phone call from the parent.  Please notify the school office before 10:00 a.m. by e-mail to sherry_martinez@cesd.us (note underscore between Sherry and Martinez (_)).  List student name, teacher and reason for absence.

 

HOMEWORK

If your child is absent and you would like to request homework for the day, please notify the office by 10:00 a. m., again by e-mail is preferable.  You may pick it up in the office after school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOTHING STANDARDS

 

Students are expected to wear clean and neat clothing to school.  The following clothing standards have been established to help us maintain an academic environment in our classrooms and on our campus.

·   Shoes must be worn at all times. 

·   Closed-toe shoes are required for safety during physical education and recess. 

·   Open footwear such as sandals and shoes with elevated heels, or platform shoes are not appropriate for school.

·   Tennis Shoe Skates (heeley’s) are not allowed at any time. 

·   Shorts should measure at least 3 inches on the inside seam.  Shorts that are too tight, too short, and/or too high on the sides are not appropriate for school. (The shorts should be no shorter than the end of the fingertips when the arms are extended at the side)

·   Thin-strapped tops (under 2 inches) should be worn with an over-blouse or under T-shirt.  Cropped or short tops are not appropriate for school.  Tank tops cut low in the front, back and/or under the arms are not acceptable. Clothing exposing the stomach is unacceptable. 

·   Printed messages on garments should be in good taste.  References to alcohol, drugs, violence or obscene words are not acceptable.  Any message of a derogatory nature is not to be worn to school.  Students are not to write on each others’ clothing.

·   Clothing that reflects gang/tagger affiliation is NOT ALLOWED:

-   Pants and belts must fit at the waist.

-   NO “ID” BUCKLES.

-   No cutoffs.  Hems on all garments must be finished.

-   Shirts should be no longer than the end of the fingertips when the arms are extended at the side.

-   Pants should not drag on the ground. Pants legs should not be so wide as to interfere with playground and PE activities.

·   Hats are not to be worn at school (except a hat with a 3” brim all around the hat if needed for dermatological reasons).

·   Only stud-type earrings are acceptable.  Dangling earrings are considered dangerous due to the active nature of elementary age children.

·   Underwear should always be worn but not visible.

·   Makeup, acrylic nails, lipstick, and dyed hair are not appropriate for the elementary school setting.

·   Hair color and hairstyle should be in good taste.  Spiked hair, Mohawks and wildly colored hair are only to be worn on specified days. 

 

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING: TOYS, FELT TIP MARKERS, EXPENSIVE ELECTRONICS SUCH AS MP3 OR IPODS, OR SPORTS EQUIPMENT ON CAMPUS AT ANY TIME.  ITEMS NOT PERMITTED WILL BE CONFISCATED UNTIL A PARENT CAN COME TO SCHOOL TO PICK THEM UP. If you are not sure, do not bring the item without first checking with your child’s teacher

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Breakfast/ LUNCHES

Buena Terra is using the prepaid meal program.  By registering on line you can check your child’s balance, and add money to the account.  You can also drop off money for the account in the box in the office.  Please be sure your child knows what his or her plans are for lunch.  Students can bring a lunch or If you bring a lunch for your child late, bring it to the office area and place it in the cart marked “lunches.”  Please put your child’s name and room number on the lunch bag.  Parents are NOT permitted to bring lunches directly to the classrooms.

 

Our lunch count has to be called in at 9:15 each day. If your child is going to be late and you wish for them to purchase a school lunch, you must call the office BEFORE 9:15.  If you have not contacted us, then it will be necessary for the student to bring a lunch with them.

 

BREAKFAST/ LUNCH MONEY

Parents of students buying lunch can choose to pay in advance, fill out an envelope and put the money in the cafeteria box in the office, or pay at lunch time.  In order to speed up the lunch line, students who did not pay in advance or deposit money in the office before school will go to the end of the line.

   STUDENT LUNCH ‑ $2.25 (includes milk)

   STUDENT MILK  ‑   $.40

   APPLE JUICE ‑   $.40

    STUDENT BREAKFAST - $1.00

 

Students may NOT borrow money from the school.  Students may have credit extended for 3 lunches, but after that they will be given only milk and fruit. 

 

STUDENT SAFETY

We place extreme importance on each child's safety.  Although several safety programs are offered through the school, we ask that parents make sure that their children observe safety practices outside of school such as: taking safe routes to and from school; observing bicycle safety; leaving skates and skateboards at home; refraining from talking to strangers; and always walking with a buddy.


 

WALKING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL

If you customarily walk with your children to school, please drop them off and meet them in the corridors at the end of the classroom buildings. Visitors standing on the playground or in the passing corridors during the hours that school is in session (8:05 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.) will be asked to check in with the office.

 

We encourage every child to walk to school with a buddy. Please remember not to walk through the parking lot.  All students are to leave campus within ten minutes of their dismissal time.  PRIMARY GRADE STUDENTS CANNOT WAIT ON CAMPUS FOR UPPER GRADE SIBLINGS AND ARE ALSO NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY ON THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AFTER SCHOOL.

 

 

MEDICATION POLICY

If it is necessary for your child to take any medication at school, it must be done through the health office.  Authorized school personnel may administer medication to students, providing the following requirements are met:

1.   The office must have a Parent Release and a Doctor's Request on file.  These forms are available from the Health Clerk.

2.    The medication must be in a container prepared by the pharmacy with the child's name, doctor's name, medication dosage, and time of administration clearly indicated.

3.   Medication will be administered only during regular school hours; never before or after  school.

4.   The child will be responsible for reporting to the health office at the specified times to receive and take medication.  (School Personnel will cooperate in every way and will  help the child remember, but will not be held responsible if the dosage is missed.)

 

BICYCLES

Third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students may ride bikes to school.  Student and parents must review and sign the Bicycle Rules and Regulations form.  These forms will be available from the office.  PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS MUST WEAR A BICYCLE HELMET IF THEY RIDE A BICYCLE TO SCHOOL.  THIS IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH A CALIFORNIA STATE LAW THAT WENT INTO EFFECT IN JANUARY, 1994.

All students riding bicycles must provide their own locks, one per bike.  Bikes are to be locked to the bike rack only, not to another bike.  Bicycles are to be walked on and off the school grounds, on sidewalks, and in the bike parking area.  The bicycle area is off- limits during school hours.

Do not ride bikes through the parking lot.  THERE IS NO BICYCLE RIDING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.  Students may lose bike-riding privileges for disregarding Bicycle Rules.  STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING SKATEBOARDS OR ROLLER BLADES ON CAMPUS AT ANY TIME.  


 

USE OF TELEPHONE

The office telephone is a business phone.  Therefore, children are requested not to use it except in an emergency.  The office personnel will determine whether the nature of the call is serious enough to warrant the use of the phone.  All children carrying a cell phone must fill out a cell phone permit.  Cell phones must be turned off and left in the back packs during the day.  Students are not to turn on or use their cell phones after school until they have left the classroom areas.  If a cell phone is used (or “rings) during school times it will be confiscated until a parent can pick up the phone.

 

Please arrange with your child, before you send them to school, regarding who will be picking them up, an alternate person to pick them up, if you are not able to, if they will be going to Day Care, who will pick them up on a rainy day, etc.  Classrooms will not be interrupted during instructional time to deliver messages, lunches or homework.

 

AFTER SCHOOL

It is very important that students bring all materials needed to complete homework assignments, glasses, keys, etc. with them when they leave the classroom each day.  Once the teacher has left the classroom, it may not be possible for the student to get into rooms to retrieve forgotten items.  Our custodians and office staff have a very time sensitive schedule that may not allow them to leave their duties to open classrooms after hours.

 

CLASSROOM BIRTHDAY PARTIES

The Buena Terra Staff requests that parents do not bring flowers, cakes, cupcakes, balloons, etc. for birthday celebrations. We believe such activities are disruptive to the learning environment that we strive for at Buena Terra School.  Individual teachers will recognize student birthdays as they see fit. Please do not plan for a birthday celebration at school.  Any food items provided for students must be store bought and must follow our Healthy Schools guidelines.  Homemade items are not allowed!

 

TRANSFERS

When you are planning to move to a new location, please notify the school office one week in advance so that we may make out a "Transfer Card" and "Pupil Transfer Placement Information."  This card may be picked up in the office or brought home by the child on his last day of attendance and should be given to the new school upon enrollment.

 

AFTER HOUR STUDENT PERFORMANCES

In order to allow parents to enjoy evening performances, unaccompanied children will not be admitted without a parent.

 

PROBLEMS?  QUESTIONS?  CONCERNS?

If at anytime you experience a concern in the classroom, get in touch with the teacher immediately so that the situation can be clarified.  The teachers and principal are available and welcome your calls before or after school.  If you wish to come in for a conference, please call and we will gladly schedule an appointment.