Arthur C. Butler

Elementary School

2016-2017

Student Handbook

Christine Baeta, Principal

Susan Schultz, Ed. D., Vice Principal

9180 Brown Road

Elk Grove, CA 95624

Ph: 916-681-7595

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Table of Contents

Elk Grove Unified School District Mission and Goals 3

Message from the Principal 5

Arthur C. Butler Elementary School Vision and Mission 6

Staff Members 7

Schedules 8

School Activities, Policies, and Procedures

Attendance 9

Student Safety and Traffic Information 10

Medical Information 11

Breakfast/Lunch Program 12

Parent Participation 13

Curriculum 14

Academic Supports 16

Discipline Policy 20

EGUSD Suspension/Expulsion Reference Chart 24

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Elk Grove Unified School District

Mission Statement:

Elk Grove Unified School District will provide a learning community that challenges ALL

students to realize their greatest potential.

Core Values: Outcomes for students

Achievement of core academic skills

Confident, effective thinkers and problem solvers Ethical participants in society

Commitments about how we operate as an organization

Supporting continuous improvement of instruction

Building strong relationships Finding solutions

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 Administrators

Christopher R.

Hoffman

Superintendent

Mark Cerruti Associate

Superintendent,

Education Services

David Reilly Associate

Superintendent,

Human Resources

Christina Penna Associate

Superintendent,

Secondary Education

Donna Cherry

Dr. Fawzia Keval

Bob Roe

Jenifer Avey

Associate

Superintendent PreK-6

Education

Director,

PreK-6 Education

Director,

PreK-6 Education

Director,

PreK-6 Education

Sonjhia Lowery Director,

Learning Support

Services

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Bobbie Sing-Allen, President

Beth Albiani

Nancy Chaires Espinoza

Carmine S. Forcina

Chet Madison, Sr.

Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire

Anthony “Tony” Perez

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July, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to Arthur C. Butler Elementary School! I am so pleased that you’ll be part of our

educational community. I hope you will find your child’s experience at our school to be

successful as well as challenging.

The teachers are eager to get the 2016 - 2017 school year started. This is our eighteenth

year in existence and we continue to work together with our parent community to

strengthen the partnership between home and school. Please welcome seven new staff

members to our campus including an instructional coach! Our teachers and support staff

are listed on page 7 of our Student Handbook.

During our 2016-2017 school year, we are excited to continue with our implementation of

the Common Core State Standards, or CCSS. Throughout EGUSD, all K-6 classes will

implement English Language Arts using our newly adopted Wonders program and

mathematics through Go Math. Teachers have been attending professional training and

are prepared to ensure your child has an exceptional school year.

Our teachers have also been working hard to make everything ready in their classrooms.

Research tells us that Direct Instruction is the most effective way to convey new

information to students. Teachers will provide Direct Instruction throughout the school

day and during “Workshop” time, when they can spend time with individual students or with

small groups of students working at their ability levels. Our teachers remain committed to

using innovative instructional strategies that help ALL students reach their greatest

potential. Our most recent training included strategies for implementing the most

effective instructional practices.

We look forward to a great 2016 - 2017 school year and welcome your participation and

support.

Sincerely,

Christine Baeta Principal

Arthur C. Butler Elementary School

Home of the Butler Bulldogs

LEARNERS today unleashing the LEADERS of tomorrow!

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Arthur C. Butler Elementary School

Mission Statement:

We provide a very focused and highly academic educational experience designed

to meet the individual learning needs of all students so they may attain grade level

standards and beyond. Our mission is to provide the best possible education in the

safest possible environment.

Vision Statement:

We are committed to delivering access to quality curriculum and engaging,

effective instruction delivered in a safe and nurturing environment that embraces

individuality.

2016-2017 goals:

1. ENVIRONMENT: Supporting students with site-wide PBIS Our shared commitments are…

a. Help to teach all students the rules in our matrix

b. Use positive language to support all students and to coach

c. Reteach the monthly site focus area

2. EXCELLENCE: Improving our CCSS aligned instruction with our new

Wonders and Go Math curriculum. Our shared commitments are…

a. Use our PLC EO Thursdays to determine learning goals and to discuss student

learning

b. Have clarity with learning goals rather than lesson number being taught

c. Post learning goals for ELA, Writing, and Math

d. Teach children the learning goal as you introduce each lesson

3. EQUITY: Improving our ability to deliver differentiated instruction based on

data. Our shared commitments are…

a. Understand the needs of my students

b. Give common assessments

c. Use our PLC EO Thursdays to discuss student learning

d. Use data (formative, interim, summative) to differentiate for my students

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A TRACK B TRACK C TRACK D TRACK

TK Michal Dallas-AM K Pamela Beckner-AM K Adrienne Wong-AM K Shannon Lillegard-PM

K Debra Rutsch-PM (Brittany Kissinger)

1 Joyce Koyama 1 Sara Wong 1 Sue McCarthy 1 Audra Orth

2 Rita Heisinger 2 Diana Lagousis 2 Amy Marshall 2 Mark Owyang

2 Rebecca Amaya

3 Jane Montoya 3 Jeff Wilson 3 Lisa Ignoffo 3 Debi Siefert

3 Erika Ray

4 Ron DaSilva 4 Sabrina Nand 4 Laura Smith 4 Brandi Hartman

4 Amy Young 4/5 Kristan Huscher

5 Janine Mourguet 5 Jennifer Ilejay 5 Mary Carbrey 5 Diana Cervantes

5 Crystal TuckerLisa Brody

6 Lisa Brody 6 William Utile 6 Amy Smrekar 6 Pamela Lawson6 Stacey Reese

13 classes 7 classes 7 classes 8 classes

Special Day Classes

SDCPK Lisa Nizzoli ASD Christie Mccrae Yokely ASD Krista King

Terri Jones Secretary Renee Armstrong Cross RSP Gr. K-3

Nikki Khang School Office Assistant II Kathy Dodds Cross RSP Gr. 4-6

Silvia Quintero School Office Assistant II Theresa Gannon Cross Psychologist

Tara McCartney Cross Inst. Coach

Angela Graham Lead Custodian Day Don McConnell Cross Computer Rsc. Tchr.

Steven Blanco Night Custodian Olivia Moreno-Hansen Cross Inclusion Spc.

Xavier Moss-Davis Night Custodian Jennifer Spring Cross Speech Gr. K-6

Kim Rawson Cross MHT

Heather Utile Library Technician Michael Tozi Cross SMT

Gladys Saavedra-Leonard Lead Food Service

Hung To Food Service

A Yvette Arreola Silva Para

D Autumn Bicker Para Bilingual Associates Adapted P.E.

C Grace Hunke Para

A Antoinette Jimenez Para

C Jennifer Livingston Para

A Stacie Mitchell Para Jackie Lee

A Michelle Storey Para

X Anne Tiemeyer Learning Center

A Jennifer Williams Para

A Lori Withrow Para

Kelly Lotz District Nurse

April Lopez LVN Nurse's Office

Tammy Goff Jerry Turner III

John McConnell Kristal Fitzpatrick

Nestor Parejo Vanessa Gomez

Paraeducators

CERTIFICATED STAFF

Physical Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Foster Youth Associate

CLASSIFIED STAFF CERTIFICATED SUPPORT STAFF

Yard Supervisors

Health Assistant

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Arthur C. Butler Elementary

DAILY SCHEDULE

2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

SCHOOL DAY BY GRADE

School Office Hours 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Teacher Workday 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM

Teacher Planning Early Out Thursday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Breakfast Program 7:25 AM – 7:50 AM

Supervision/Gates Open 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM

AM Kindergarten & Transitional Kinder 8:00 AM – 11:31 AM Monday-

Friday

PM Kindergarten 10:48 AM – 2:30 PM M,T,W,F

PM Kindergarten Early Out 10:48 AM – 1:40 PM Thursdays

AM/PM Kindergarten/TK Minimum Day/Track Change 8:00 AM – 11:31 AM

Grades 1-6 Schedule 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM M, T,W, F

Grades 1-6 Early Out 8:00 AM – 1:40 PM Thursdays

Grades 1-6 Minimum Day/Track Change 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE

GRADE RECESS LUNCH YARD

FIRST 9:30-9:45 11:00-11:20 11:20-11:40

SECOND 9:30-9:45 11:20-11:40 11:40-12:00

THIRD 10:00-10:15 11:40-12:00 12:00-12:20

FOURTH 10:00-10:15 12:00-12:20 12:20-12:40

FIFTH 9:45-10:00 12:20-12:40 12:40-1:00

SIXTH 9:45-10:00 12:40-1:00 1:00-1:20

MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE

GRADE RECESS LUNCH

FIRST 9:30-9:45 10:30-10:50

SECOND 9:30-9:45 10:50-11:10

THIRD 10:00-10:15 11:10-11:30

FOURTH 10:00-10:15 11:30-11:50

FIFTH 9:45-10:00 11:50-12:10

SIXTH 9:45-10:00 12:10-12:30

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

ATTENDANCE One of the most important elements of successful learning is regular, on-time attendance at school. If an

absence is necessary, it is essential to CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE at 916-681-7595; email

sequinte@egusd.net and xkhangaa@egusd.net the morning of the absence; leave a telephone message; or

send a note upon return. The note should include the date(s) and the reason for the absence.

State law permits the excuse of an absence for the following reasons:

Due to his or her illness

Due to quarantine, as directed by the Health Department

For the purpose of having medical, dental, or eye appointments

For the purpose of observing religious holidays

For the purpose of attending a funeral service of a member of his or her immediate family,

so long as the absence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in California, and

not more than three days if the service is conducted outside of California.

When students are frequently absent or arrive late, the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) process

begins. When a child’s attendance shows three or more truancies or several tardies, a letter will be sent to

you from the district. Absences without valid excuse are considered truant. You need to write the reasons

for the absences on the letter and return it to the school office. If there is no improvement to your child’s

attendance, the School Attendance Review Board process will continue with a second letter. With the

issuance of the third SARB letter the District will contact you. You can avoid these letters by making sure

your child comes to school on time EVERYDAY.

Tardies can also interfere with success in school. Students are expected to be at school before the tardy

bell rings at 8:00 AM.

Early Dismissal: Early dismissal from school disrupts your child’s instructional day, so we encourage you to make

appointments for afterschool hours whenever possible.

Any adult picking up a child early must first come to the school office. A parent, guardian, or someone on

the student’s emergency form, will need to sign the student out before the student can leave the campus.

The person taking the child is to give his/her name and relationship to the child. Identification may be

required. Only adults who are listed on a student’s information card will be permitted to take a child from

school, unless the custodial parent or guardian provides specific permission. This guideline is for the

protection of your child. Students will remain in class until the person requesting their dismissal arrives.

Three “early unexcused dismissals” more than 30 minutes before school ends will be part of the SARB

process, and this may prevent a student from earning a “Perfect Attendance” award.

Transfer Out Process:

When you need to transfer your child out of Butler Elementary to another school, please come into the

school office and complete a “Disenrollment or Drop” form. We also ask that all textbooks and library

books be returned to your child’s teacher before his/her last day of school.

Before and After School Day Care:

Child Development (CDI) and Kids Central operate after-school programs on our campus. If you are

interested, please call CDI 687-1330 or Kids Central 405-5300 for more information.

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Parent – Teacher Communication:

We value parents and want to communicate with you as much as necessary. Our first priority, however, is

to see that the students’ learning is not interrupted during the day. Typically, messages will not be

delivered to students except in cases of an emergency. Please make all arrangements with your child

before he/she comes to school.

We also ask that you use these guidelines:

If you wish to speak to the teacher, please email, call or make an appointment at least 24 hours in

advance to see him/her before or after school. Telephone calls into the classroom during the day

will be limited to emergency messages only. Messages can be left on the teacher’s email.

If you would like homework for an absent child or for a child who becomes ill at school, please

call the office. Homework is usually available to pick up after 3:00.

If you need to pick up your child during the school day for a medical appointment, please send a

note with your child to inform the teacher of dismissal time. When you come into the office to

sign your child out, your child will be called from the classroom at that time.

STUDENT SAFETY AND TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Arrival Information: We have one lane entering and exiting our school’s parking lot. Please use the drop-off in front of the

Multi-Purpose room and the yellow curb area only for dropping off students. For safety reasons, do not

drop off students along the red curb. If you need to get out of your vehicle for any reason, move into one

of our parking spots.

Dismissal Information: Parents/guardians driving onto campus to pick up their child have 2 options:

1. Staying in your vehicle, and using the pick-up lane in front of the multi-purpose room to pull

up next to the yellow curb. However, you MUST remain in your vehicle.

2. Using the outside lane, you may drive around and park in a spot in our parking lot. Then, you

may leave your vehicle to walk onto campus and pick up your child.

Please, DO NOT pull up in the outside lane, stop and beckon for your child to cross in front of the

inside lane of vehicles to enter your vehicle. This is extremely unsafe for your child!

Leaving our Campus: During the school day, we require that all exiting vehicles make a right-hand turn onto Brown Road.

There are no exceptions to this policy.

Walking onto Campus: All students and adults who walk onto campus are asked to use only the crosswalks that are designated for

moving onto campus. We place supervising adults/teachers with stop signs at crosswalks to ensure that

students and adults are kept safe as they arrive or leave our campus. We ask that all adults model safe

behavior for our children by complying with this request, and using the crosswalks. We request that you

NOT jaywalk or cross from the parking lot into our school campus by walking through both lanes of

moving traffic.

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Bicycles, Scooters, Skates, & Skateboards: A bicycle storage area is furnished for students who want to ride bicycles to school. IT IS THE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO LOCK HIS/HER BICYCLE IN THE STORAGE AREA

AT SCHOOL. We do not have sufficient personnel available to monitor this area, and the school cannot

assume responsibility for bikes. Please walk all bikes, scooters, skates and skateboards at all times while

on the school grounds. Students who ride on campus may have the privileges revoked.

Helmets are required for students riding skates, scooters and bikes. It is the law! Students not wearing a

helmet are subject to be ticketed by the police.

Pet Policy: No pets on the interior of the campus: blacktop and playground area, quad area, office. Children who

are not used to pets are sometimes alarmed or don’t know how to act safely around them. Pets can get

alarmed by sudden movements and can react in ways that are not ordinary when placed in unfamiliar

situations or around large groups. The school cannot take responsibility and liability for controlling and

monitoring pets and the possible risk of their presence on campus with students. Please stop across the

street or at the line of the school if you have a dog with you when dropping off or picking up your child.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

The Elk Grove Unified School District has an emergency plan that specifies action for any emergency

situation. Students will learn and practice these procedures routinely throughout the year. Drills are

scheduled monthly.

EGUSD will provide information about possible school closures due to inclement weather or dangerous

situations by informing Radio Station KFBK (1530 AM) and Television Station KCRA Channel 3.

During an emergency that requires the children to go home, children will be dismissed only by the

Superintendent. They will be dismissed ONLY if there is time to return students safely to their homes and

parents can be notified. Students of parents who are not contacted will remain the responsibility of school

personnel. If evacuation of the school is necessary, students will be transported to a predetermined

location. Parents will be advised of the evacuation site by radio announcements and/or a note posted on

the front of the school.

MEDICAL INFORMATION Illness and Attendance:

Children should not come to school with a fever or a rash. Children with a fever should remain at

home for 24 hours before returning to school.

Injuries: Any injury occurring at school is checked by the office or the nurse on the days she is at Arthur C. Butler

Elementary School. If a student has hit his/her head, a “Bumps and Blows” form will be completed and

sent home with the student. If the injury is considered a serious one, a parent/guardian will be contacted

immediately for advice and to inform him/her of the injury. If a parent cannot be reached, then the

emergency person is called. If the emergency person is not available, the principal will make a decision

as to how the situation should be resolved. This may include calling 911. Sick or injured children are

never sent home without parental knowledge and permission.

PARENTS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT ALL “EMERGENCY” INFORMATION IS

ACCURATE AND CURRENT.

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Allergic Reactions: If your child has an identified allergy or reacts violently to bee stings, you should send a note to the office

staff and to the teacher to inform them. DO THIS IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY

DONE SO. All information should be filed at the beginning of each new school year. If medication for this allergy is

necessary, a “medication authorization assistance” form must be completed.

Prescription and Non-Prescription Medication: Any pupil who is required to take, , medication (either prescription or non-prescription) during the regular

school day must have an updated “Administration of Medication by School Personnel” form on file at

school. No medication (prescription or non-prescription) will be dispensed to students or allowed on the

school site without this form completed or updated and on file at school. These forms are available in our

school office.

All student medication must be in the original container, clearly labeled with the student’s name and will

be kept securely locked in the school office. Students may not carry medication on their person, although

exception may be made for students who need medication for potentially life threatening conditions.

Such exceptions require physician, parent and principal authorization.

Head Lice: A suspected case of head lice will be individually screened. If students are identified with live lice by the

presence of a live louse or lice, the student’s parent will be called to come and pick up the student from

school. No classroom checks will be done. A notification letter will be sent home with the student. When

a student is sent home, families will be provided with instructions for treatment. Pharmacists and

physicians can assist in recommending over-the-counter medication. Directions from the treatment labels

should be followed exactly regarding application and any repeat treatments. Readmission occurs if and

when the student is free if live lice. Students that have nits (eggs) present in their hair are not excluded

from school. Our head lice policy/procedure is in line with evidence based practice and is based on the

recommendation from the Center for Disease Control, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the

Sacramento County Public Health Department, and the National Association of School Nurses.

Pesticides and Herbicides: The District uses common pesticides and herbicides, as necessary to control weeds and pests at schools.

Signs are posted at schools describing the pesticides or herbicides, with the active ingredients listed at

least 24 hours prior to application. If you would prefer to be notified by mail at least 72 hours prior to

application at your child’s school, please call the District’s maintenance and Operations Department at

(916) 686-7745 to be placed on a notification list.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM Our cafeteria is open from 7:25 – 7:50 AM each morning for breakfast. Breakfast is served for $1.75.

The lunch price is $2.75 at elementary schools.

Families may qualify for free or reduced price breakfast/lunch. Students eligible for free or reduced price

meals can eat both breakfast and lunch at no charge. To be eligible for free or reduced price meals, an

application must be completed each school year. Once the application is processed, the family will

receive notification by mail regarding their eligibility for that school year. Students who are verified as

homeless are immediately eligible for free breakfast/lunch.

Your family must have a new application on file to qualify for free and reduced meals for the new school

year. During the school year, the charge for reduced price meals will be waived and there will be no cost

to eligible students.

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Families are encouraged to purchase meals in advance using the prepayment system,

www.myschoolbucks.com. Parents can use myschoolbucks.com to check balances, and view student’s

spending history and place restrictions on their purchases, if desired.

Food substitution accommodations will be considered for students with disabilities or medically

documented food allergies.

For additional information about meal applications, eligibility, breakfast/lunch menus and Nutrition

Education, please contact Food and Nutrition Services at 686-7735 or refer to the website at:

www.egusd.net/nutrition/ .

Lunch Time: Each grade level has an established 20 – minute period for eating lunch (please see page 8 for exact

times). If your child has forgotten his/her lunch or lunch money, you can drop it off in our front office.

We will ensure that it is delivered to the MP room in time for your child’s lunch. If you would like to

visit the MP room, we ask that you sign in as a “Visitor” in our office and put on a Visitor badge first.

Birthday Celebrations: We recognize that class parties are a tradition in public education. However, parents and staff are

encouraged to provide party snack items that are consistent with the goals of the policy and schedule

celebrations after the lunch hour whenever possible. If you would like to bring a treat, please bring

healthy and nutritious snacks or non-food items.

Helium balloons or balloon bouquets can be a distraction in the classroom, therefore we will hold any

balloon items in the office until dismissal time.

Candy, Gum, Soda, Seeds: We ask that you not send your child to school with these items as a part of his/her daily packed lunch.

Our students have a full day of academics and learning, and a nutritious snack and lunch will help them to

stay focused and to give their very best efforts through to the end of the school day.

PARENT PARTICIPATION: Classroom and School Visitation: Parents may visit our school at any time except during testing periods, and when the teacher is on duty,

etc. We ask that all parents and volunteers arrange for visits at least 24 hours ahead of time with your

child’s teacher. All visitors must sign in and sign out in the office. Visitors are given a “Visitor’s Pass” to

wear.

If you are visiting your child during his/her recess time, we ask that you allow our Yard Supervisors (who

are EGUSD employees) to handle all disciplinary actions. If you see or hear something that requires an

adult’s attention, please go to the Yard Supervisor, rather than approach another child and attempt to deal

with the issue yourself.

Older students who want to visit for “Community Service” must complete the “Middle/High School

Volunteer Agreement” form before visiting.

Back to School Night: Back to School Night is an important way for parents to learn about school programs. Administration and

teachers make presentations about the academic and behavioral expectations as well as special events

scheduled during the year. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend.

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School Site Council (SSC): The primary role of the Arthur C. Butler Elementary School Site Council, SSC, is to assist in the

planning, implementation, and evaluation of our school’s Local Control Accountability Plan, LCAP.

This focuses on enhancing target areas of our curriculum and other key aspects of our school

environment. This is done through collaborative decision making.

The School Site Council is an elected committee which includes the Principal, Staff and Parents. The

Council meets regularly to plan, implement, and evaluate school programs. Teachers, support staff, and

parents serve for two years. The SSC meeting agendas are posted in our office 72 hours in advance of

each meeting and are open to the public.

English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC): The English Language Advisory Committee, ELAC, is a group of parents of English Language Learners,

which meets during the year to gain information about school programs and their child’s learning, provide

feedback to the school, and address state and federal requirements. One or more ELAC representatives

attend district advisory meetings and serve as a link between the school site and the district. Chairpersons

are elected at the fall meetings and serve for two years.

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO): The PTO is a vital part of the school community and is comprised of parents, school personnel, and other

community members. Through the PTO, parents, teachers, administrators, and others work for quality

education and a true partnership between home and school. Our PTO works to provide funding for

programs including Scholastic Reader, school assemblies, and more.

We hope that you support our PTO by joining the PTO, volunteering to help with activities, attending

PTO meetings, and by supporting the fund-raisers that give money to school programs.

Watch Dog Dads: Dads or father figures are encouraged to get involved by volunteering time on campus. We have a variety

of activities we need help with on a daily basis. Dads/father figures, 18-years and over, may sign up in

advance to volunteer any day they have time available by coming to the school office. Father figures will

be connected with a staff member when they arrive who will give some brief directions and a sticker for

them to wear identifying them as a Watch Dog volunteer.

CURRICULUM:

Textbooks: Each student in grades 4-6 is issued a specific copy of the textbooks for his/her grade at the beginning of

the school year. He/she is individually responsible for these books during the year. We request that

students cover their books to protect them, but do not cover with any sticky covers. It is important that

your child and you discuss his/her responsibility for these textbooks, as parents will be asked to pay for

the replacement cost for damaged or lost textbooks. Students in grades K-3 will have textbooks issued to

the classroom.

Language Arts (Reading): WONDERS is the new Language Arts program in the Elk Grove Unified School District. The Pre-K-6

literature and meaning-based program integrates reading, writing, spelling, listening and speaking based

on the Common Core State Standards. Classroom teachers also use social studies and science textbooks,

short stories, poetry, plays, essays, biographies and novels to help all students achieve grade level

standards.

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Mathematics:

In K-6 classrooms, throughout EGUSD, teachers will implement the Common Core State Standards using

a math program called “Go Math”. The “Go Math” materials are “teacher and parent friendly” which

means that communication about skills and assignments can be easily communicated between home and

school. The materials have excellent support for students to reinforce instruction. The website that

supports “Go Math” is https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do and is helpful to parents and

students.

Science: Our adopted science curriculum is California Science (in grades K-5) and Earth Science (grade 6). These

materials will be an integral piece of ELA The Science program is a comprehensive California Science

Content Standards-based program. The programs will help students to develop their inquiry thinking

skills and will provide the context for students to learn to read informational text. The California Science

program for grades K-5 includes instruction in Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Earth Sciences. The

6th grade program, Earth Science, provides instruction in Earth Sciences, with Life Sciences, and Physical

Sciences to be taught in the 7th and 8

th grades.

History/Social Studies: The History/Social Science program in the Elk Grove Unified School District is standards-based with an

emphasis on both subject content and historical and social science analysis skills. Both the Grade K-5

(Harcourt Publishing Co.) and the Grade 6-8 (Holt Publishers) programs contain strategies for writing,

note-taking, critical thinking, vocabulary development, and building success in comprehending expository

text. These materials will also be used for instruction in the CCSS for ELA. The text is available on CD

and online for the convenience of students accessing information at home.

Physical Education: Arthur C. Butler Elementary School offers standards-based instruction in PE. Students in grades 1-6 will

receive 100 minutes per week of Physical Education. For grade level specifics, please speak to your

child’s teacher. This year 4-6 grade students will receive PE instruction by a PE Teacher for two 40

minutes periods per week.

Technology: EGUSD has adopted an Elementary School Technology Literacy Curriculum. This curriculum is

supported by instruction in our Computer Labs as well as by the classroom teacher. The intent of the

curriculum is to establish a minimum level of computer competency that every student will attain by the

time of his or her sixth grade promotion. The knowledge is defined as keyboarding, word processing, and

critical problem solving. Technology supports classroom instruction. In addition, 6 carts containing 30

Chromebooks each have been added to our campus. These will be used to support classroom learning and

for the annual CAASP/SBAC standardized testing.

ACADEMIC SUPPORTS: Field Trips: Field trips are planned to coordinate with and enhance our basic curriculum while providing students with

an exciting opportunity to visit interesting locations. Only district-approved transportation will be used

for trips. If behavior problems develop with a child, the parent will be asked to accompany their child on

a trip. Otherwise the student may have to remain at school. EGUSD requires the use of chaperones on all

field trips.

If, for any reason, a scheduled field trip does not have the sufficient number of chaperones, the field trip

may be canceled. In order to attend a field trip, students must return a correctly completed field trip

permission form to their classroom teacher or the teacher sponsor by the deadline stated on the form. Elk

Grove Unified School District policy does not allow parents to give verbal permission over the

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phone for a student to attend a field trip. School attendance is required on field trip days. Classroom

instruction will be provided for students who are not permitted to attend the field trip. While on school

field trips, students are required to behave in a safe and responsible manner and follow adult directions at

all times. The same rules that apply at school also apply on field trips. Students choosing to behave

inappropriately may lose other field trip privileges and may be returned to school by a teacher or

administrator. The classroom teacher and/or administrator will notify parents if this should occur.

Grading Criteria/Progress/Report Cards: Student progress is reported to parents at the end of each 12 week (or trimester) grading period. Teachers

will also send home a “Progress Report” at the end of 6 weeks. Grades provide parents with information

about how your child is progressing toward mastering his/her grade level standards.

Grade Key: A----(90-100%) 4.0 = Outstanding Achievement

B----(80-89%) 3.0-3.9= Above Average Achievement

C----(70-79%) 2.0-2.9= Average Achievement

D--- (60-69%) 1.0-1.9= Below Average Achievement

F----(0-59%) 0= Little to No Achievement

When calculating grades for EGUSD Honor Roll purposes, only whole numbers are used for the GPA.

So regardless if the grades is a A+ or A or A- , it is all the same 4.

Standard Key

+ Above grade level standards

Meets grade level standards

- Does not meet grade level standards

NA Indicates not introduced and / or not formally assessed

Progress Reports: At mid-trimester, at the end of every 6-weeks, teachers send official reports to parents about the progress

of students. “Deficiency Reports” are sent home if the student is not making appropriate progress.

However, teachers also send reports home on all students. Check with your child’s teacher as to his/her

policy. If parents receive a Deficiency Report because their child is falling below expected goals (earning

a D or F), then a follow-up conference is encouraged.

Homework: Homework is an important means of improving learning. It is an opportunity for students to practice

independently and to enrich what they have learned. Every grade level, K-6, has a HOMEWORK

POLICY.

EACH INDIVIDUAL TEACHER sends home his/her policy with all the other information at the

beginning of the year. Teachers must clearly outline with parents the grading policy as it relates to

homework. Teachers should share with parents the portion of the child’s grade for homework in relation

to the student’s overall grade for the subject area. If a child does not bring home information that you are

expecting, please contact your child’s teacher.

1. Homework is assigned as determined by teacher. 2. Homework should be able to be finished in a reasonable amount of time. The length of time will

vary from 20 – 75 minutes, depending on the grade. The higher the grade, the more time is

required to complete it. Students’ own pace will determine the time for completion. 3. Homework is REINFORCEMENT of skills or material already taught in class and will only

require use of resources that are available to all students. 4. Homework relates to lesson objectives and classroom instruction, prepares, reinforces, enriches

and extends classroom learning.

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5. Homework is generally not assigned on weekends. If a student has been assigned a large project

or report, students may indeed use a weekend to complete their tasks. 6. All teachers assign independent reading. Generally no less than 15 minutes per night is required. 7. In the event of an absence, please speak with your child’s teacher to make arrangements to pick

up homework 8. For every day out ill, (with an illness note submitted by the parent or a telephone call into the

office), the student has the same number of days to make up the missed work.

Minimum Daily Amount of Homework Minutes per Grade Level: Kindergarten: 20 minutes, which includes reading to or with parent, or by themselves

1st Grade: 20 minutes, which includes reading to or with parent, or by themselves

2nd

Grade: 30 minutes, which includes reading to or with parent, or by themselves

3rd

Grade: 30 minutes, which includes reading to or with parent, or by themselves

4th Grade: 45 minutes, which includes reading to or with parent, or by themselves

5th Grade: 1 hour, which includes reading to or with parent, or by themselves

6th Grade: 1 hour 15 minutes, which includes reading to or with parent, or by themselves

Projects may be used as a replacement for homework assigned on a weekly basis (i.e. a project assigned

in social studies may reduce the amount of daily homework during the week to allow for completion of

the project).

Packet-type homework that gives students a number of days to complete (i.e. several assignments given to

students on Monday are due on Thursday) is acceptable to reach guidelines.

Scholastic Reading Counts (SRC): Scholastic Reading Counts is software used by students to help monitor reading comprehension. Students

in 1st through 6

th grades may take quizzes after reading books (with an SRC quiz available) and earn

points toward incentives. Only on-site computers may be used to take SRC quizzes. Students may take

quizzes during their time in the computer lab, during class time with teacher permission, as well as, before

and after school. While off track, students can test in the lab from 9:00-1:00 every day if they are

accompanied by a parent.

Independent Study (Traveling Student): When students need to be away from school during the instructional year for ten or more days, an

Independent Study Program can be worked out with the teacher and the district. Parents/guardians must

meet with Mrs. Baeta at least two weeks prior to travel before “Traveling Student” status can be

approved.

Learning Center: Arthur C. Butler Elementary School’s Learning Center supports the classroom teachers and provides

special education services for students on campus when appropriate. We focus on meeting children’s

specific learning needs while supporting social and academic participation in the regular classroom. Our

program allows us to provide extra support to struggling students before they fall too far behind.

Library: Butler Elementary has a beautiful library containing hundreds of fiction, nonfiction and reference books.

Students will be required to have signed permission from parents/guardians before checking out library

books. Students are responsible for the safe return of any books they check out of the library. It is

important that your child and you discuss his/her responsibility for library books, as parents will be asked

to pay for the replacement cost for damaged or lost books.

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School/District-Wide Tests Tests are an important part of our on-going assessment program. Students are taught test-taking skills.

Parents can help in this important effort by providing encouragement (without pressure) to their child to

do their best.

Certain tests are administered to the students throughout the school year.

*California English Language Development Test (CELDT) is given to English Learners.

*Kindergarten/1st Grade “Benchmark Assessments” will be given 3 times yearly, with dates to be shared

through each teacher.

CAASPP/ SBAC/ PFT Testing: *The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Smarter Balanced

Assessment Consortium (SBAC) test is given to students in grades 3-6. The test is administered via

computer. Results of the SBAC will be communicated to students, schools, and the district in summer.

*Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is given to 5th graders.

*Students in grade 5 will take the science portion of the CST assessment.

A track SBAC/NGSS grades 3-6 5/8 –5/19

B-track SBAC/NGSS grades 3-6 5/22 –6/6

C-track SBAC/NGSS grades 3-6 4/10 –4/21

D-track SBAC/NGSS grades 3-6 4/24 –5/5

Physical Fitness testing 5th

grade 2/1 –5/31

School Psychologist: The school psychologist is primarily responsible for identifying students with learning disabilities or

special educational needs and determining eligibility for Special Education programs. Additional

psychological services include student groups, individual counseling, parent education, crisis intervention

and teacher consultation. The school psychologist is available by appointment. Referrals to appropriate

district and community resources are made as needed.

Speech Therapist: This specialist teacher provides individual or small group instruction to students who have identified

needs in these areas:

· Articulation (the ability to formulate sounds and words correctly)

· Fluency (smooth flow of speech)

· Voice (pitch, loudness, hoarseness)

· Delayed language

· Aphasia (difficulty speaking or remembering words)

· Auditory functioning (difficulty understanding others’ speaking)

Student Study Team: The Student Study Team (SST) is an effective way to bring together many resources to support students.

The team, which meets at the request of the parent/guardian or classroom teacher, is composed of the

parents/guardians, regular education teachers, special education teachers, school psychologist,

speech/language specialist, and site administrator(s) who meet to study, discuss, and decide about

appropriate programs for:

· Students who are accelerated and beyond their grade level standards

· Students in need of behavior supports

· Students with possible learning difficulties

· Students who have been recommended for retention or accelerated

Parents are first notified of a student’s needs, then invited to attend the SST meeting where they

participate in the discussion along with the SST members.

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Student Recognition

We love to celebrate our students’ achievements with our families and our community! Students are

recognized for demonstrating qualities taught in our school-wide PBIS program, academic achievement,

and special recognition:

1. Student of the Month:

Students are recognized monthly for exemplifying Safe, Respectful, and Responsible behavior.

Student of the Month Awards will be given at monthly awards assemblies. The principal will call

each family to invite them to the ceremony. At the awards ceremony, children will receive a

photo certificate, a special pencil, and a paragraph written by their teacher!

2. SRC Awards:

Each week, the class earning the most SRC points for AT HOME reading will earn an extra

recess! Each month, the top class, and top student in each grade level will be recognized.

Students will also be recognized monthly for hitting the 25, 75, 150, 250, 750, and 1,000 point

milestones. Teachers will call to invite families to our celebration!

3. Special Recognition:

2-3 students each month will receive a special recognition award. These awards are chosen by

teachers for a variety of achievements. Teachers will call to invite families to our celebration!

4. Attendance:

Each student who earns perfect attendance by coming to school every day, on time, and has no

early dismissals will earn a raffle ticket! Monthly, two raffle tickets will earn prizes to be

announced during Friday announcements. At the end of the year, the raffle is for a bike!

5. Academic Achievement:

Students in grades 4-6, earning a 3.5 or higher earn the District Honor Roll Award. Teachers will

call parents to invite them to our ceremony!

6. President’s Award for Educational Excellence:

To be eligible for this award, 6th grade students must earn a 3.5 or higher every trimester

beginning in 4th grade. This prestigious award is presented to eligible students during their 6

th

grade promotion ceremony.

Academic Competitions: Students are invited to participate in academic competitions and events including Science Fair, Spelling

Bee, writing contests, art contests and other events which pertain to their grade level. We encourage

parents to get involved in these educational opportunities.

Clubs and After-School Activities Several programs are offered at Arthur C. Butler before- and after-school. Before-school or after-school

programs require parent permission, and parents must agree to provide timely transportation and to

assume all costs associated with the activities.

Honor Society: Qualifying students are recognized each year for academic excellence and community service by

induction into the Butler Charter of the National Elementary School Honor Society. A special ceremony

is held each spring. Parents, family and friends are invited.

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Sports Programs: After-school sports programs are offered based on volunteer participation. These programs require parent

volunteers to assist and to coach. Please contact the school if interested.

Student Leadership: Butler’s Student Leadership helps develop an understanding of leadership, and school spirit. The student

group plans and supports activities that promote school spirit on our campus.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Butler will be implementing school-wide expectations of behavior as a part of Positive Behavioral

Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Student will be taught school-wide expectations of positive behavior

throughout our campus. The 2016-2017 PBIS focuses on being...

Safe - Responsible - Respectful

Our Bulldog Pledge is: I pledge to be safe, responsible and respectful.

Every day in every way.

Go bulldogs!

Administrative Consequences: When a student is referred to the office, parents will be notified via a phone call. Our goal is always to

help a student to learn from her or his behavior, and to successfully return to the classroom and to

learning.

Dress Code and Guidelines: Students at Arthur C. Butler Elementary School are expected to wear appropriate clothing at all times.

Students need to wear clothing and footwear, which are safe, conducive to physical education or recess

activities and are not distracting to instruction.

Dress Code includes:

1. Shoes must be worn at all times. No open-toe shoes are allowed.

2. Clothing and jewelry must be free of writing, pictures, or any insignia which are offensive to any

race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or which advocates the use of drugs or alcohol.

3. No sagging pants are permitted. Students should use a belt.

4. See-through or fishnet fabrics, halter tops, off the shoulder or low cut tops, spaghetti straps, short/crop

tops, tube tops, muscle shirts, or tank tops are not permitted.

5. Shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh or longer.

6. Hats shall be worn with bill forward and will not be worn inside buildings. Sunglasses are not

allowed at school except for medical reasons.

7. Parents/guardians will be notified to bring a change of clothing if the child is dressed inappropriately.

Personal Items: Materials or objects that distract from instruction must be left at home. Toys, cameras, iPods, video games

or any objects, which are not requested by the teacher or school personnel, are not permitted on the school

grounds. These items can create problems of distraction, loss and damage. School personnel have the

right to confiscate inappropriate items that have been brought to school. Staff will secure such items until

parents claim them. The school and staff do not take responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged personal

property brought to school.

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Cell Phones: Students’ cell phones must be turned off as soon as the student arrives to school. They should be placed in

a secured section of their backpack and not taken out in class or on the playground, or in the MP room.

Cell phones may be turned on once students have exited the front gates and have left the school grounds.

Cell phone use is limited to calling or texting with a parent to coordinate pick-up information. If there is

misuse of a cell phone, the phone will be taken and given to the teacher or administrator. Parents will be

notified of the misuse of the phone and asked to come pick up the phone.

Lost and Found To help avoid a loss, please mark children’s possessions, such as clothing and lunch containers, with their

name.

Bullying Bullying is strictly prohibited. All incidents of bullying will be investigated and dealt with

promptly.

Bullying definition

Four Markers of Bullying

1. Imbalance of power – using size, age, strength, verbal skills, social position, race, or

gender to establish dominance.

2. Intent to harm – intentional acts intended to hurt emotionally or physically with pleasure

taken in the act.

3. Threat of further aggression – repetitive, ongoing acts

4. Terror – not impulsive or one-time, but systematic and repeated acts intended to instill

fear in another.

Types of Bullying

Verbal – name calling, taunting, belittling, cruel criticism, personal defamation, racist slurs,

gender biased remarks, extortion of money or possessions, abusive phone calls, intimidation,

anonymous notes, threats of violence, untruthful accusations, false and malicious rumors, gossip.

Physical – slapping, hitting, choking, poking, punching, kicking, biting, scratching, twisting,

spitting, damaging clothes or property.

Relational – ignoring, isolating, excluding, shunning.

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The chart below defines what safe, responsible, and respectful behavior looks like in different settings

around the campus.

Arthur C. Butler Elementary School Matrix of Expected School Behavior for Butler Bulldogs

School Location

Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful

Outside Hallways &

Quad

Walk in a line with safety hands

Listen to adult directions

Face forward

Go directly to your

destination

Carry a pass

Walk on paved areas

Hold the door for others

Use a quiet voice

Hands free

Bathroom Feet stay on the floor

Walk

Stay in own stall

Keep water in sink

Return to class promptly

Flush toilet

Wash hands

Carry a pass

Use for its intended

purpose

Respect others’

privacy

”Rule of 2” o 2 squirts of soap o 2 paper towels o 2 points in the

basket

Cafeteria/ MP Room

Walk in & out with safety hands

Eat only your own food

Hands free

Use inside voices

Use good manners

Raise hand or use

signal for help

Stay seated until

dismissed

Wait your turn

Clean up your area

and throw away all trash

LIghts off, voices off

Assemblies/ Special Events

Enter quietly

Walk in & out with safety hands

Voice quiet

Use appropriate

applause

Sit criss-cross

Eyes watching

Ears listening

Use kind words

Recess/ Playground

Use school approved equipment

Play school approved games and activities

Walk unless in a game

Hands free

Use good

sportsmanship

Eat snacks at tables

& throw trash away

Use equipment

properly

Follow rules

Include others

Use kind words

Computer Lab Enter quietly

Hands free

Walk in & out with safety hands

Be aware of voice

level

Stay on task

Stay seated/raise

hand for help

Log out

Store headsets

Push in chairs

Use kind words

Library Walk

Ask an adult for help when reaching

Wait your turn

Push in your chair

before leaving

Return books to shelf

Use shelf-markers

Return books on time

Use a quiet voice

Treat books with

respect

Be patient

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Office/Nurse Be patient and wait your turn

Hands free

Walk in & out with safety hands

Carry a pass

Pause at the paws

Know why you’re

here

Know your phone

number

Use a quiet voice

Say “please” and

“thank you”

Classroom

Walk in & out with safety hands

Hands free

Use materials appropriately

Be prepared

Participate

Only bring learning

materials

Use kind words

Eyes watching

Ears listening

Wear hats & hoodies

outside

Stay in own space

Arrival Walk with safety hands

Exit car in “cone zone”

Cross in crosswalk

Go directly to

destination

Come prepared with

learning materials

Stay in supervised

area

Line up on your room

number

Use kind words

Dismissal Walk with safety hands

Cross in crosswalk

Walk bikes and scooters

Wear a helmet

Wait behind letters

Go directly to your

destination

Use kinds words

Bus Stop Line up with safety hands

Hands free

Follow bus rules Keep your belongings

with you at all times

Wait in designated

area

Use kinds words

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ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL HANDBOOKS

for 2016-2017

Item 1: Suspension/Expulsion/Reference Chart

Instructions: Place insert in its entirety and without modification under a section entitled Student Discipline or

Education Codes Related to Discipline.

If you have additional charts designed to state specific minimum & maximum consequences for offences that refer

to Exclusionary Discipline Education Codes, remove these in all sections of your handbook.* Examples:

Swearing/Foul Language - Minimum 1-3 days Suspension (48900k); Playing Cards - Minimum 1 day Suspension

(48900k).

*Optional: Should you feel the need to place a supportive chart to supplement this required language relative to

using exclusionary discipline, use the chart that is provided below entitled Reference Chart: Education Codes

Related to Discipline & Required or Potential Disciplinary Consequences. This chart also is contained in the

EGUSD District Parent & Student Handbook provided to all parents.

SUSPENSION If 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)]

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)]

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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)] 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)]

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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)]

EXPULSION Expulsion, 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.

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)]

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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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1. Mandatory Expulsion {E.C. 48915(c)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Possession, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. 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.

(2) Brandishing a knife.

(3) Unlawfully selling a controlled substance.

(4) Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or battery.

(5) Possession of an explosive.

2. Mandatory Recommendation for Expulsion {E.C.

48915(a)(1)}

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.

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Causing serious physical injury to another person except in self-

defense.

(2) Possession of any knife, or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the

pupil.

(3) Unlawful possession of any drug except for (1) the first 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.

(4) Robbery or extortion.

(5) Assault or battery upon a school employee.

REFERENCE CHART:

EDUCATION CODES RELATED TO DISCIPLINE

& REQUIRED OR POTENTIAL DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES

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3. Acts of Violence {E.C. 48900(a)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another

person.

(2) Willfully used force or violence upon another person.

4. Weapons and Dangerous Objects {E.C. 48900(b)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Possession, sale, or furnishing of weapons (knife, gun, sharp object,

club, or an object that could inflict injury) or explosive.

(2) Explosives, use or possession.

5. Drugs and Alcohol {E.C. 48900(c)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Possession, use, sale, or furnishing, or otherwise being under the

influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or an intoxicant.

6. Sale of “Look-Alike” Controlled Substance or and

Alcohol {E.C. 48900(d)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell drugs, alcohol or any intoxicant

and then substituting a look-alike substance intended to represent drugs,

alcohol, or an intoxicant.

7. Robbery or Extortion {E.C. 48900(e)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.

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8. Damage to Property {E.C. 48900(f)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Caused, or attempted to cause damage to school or private property.

9. Theft or Stealing {E.C. 48900(g)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Stealing, or attempting to steal school or private property.

10. Tobacco {E.C. 48900(h)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Possessed or used tobacco or nicotine products.

11. Profanity, Obscene Acts, Vulgarity {E.C. 48900(i)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Directed at peers.

(2) Directed at school personnel.

12. Drug Paraphernalia {E.C. 48900(j)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Possessed, offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia.

13. Willful Defiance or Disruption of School Activities {E.C.

48900(k)(1)}

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)]

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

(1) Disrupting school activities.

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(2) Refusing to follow the valid authority of school personnel, including

supervisors, teachers, school officials or other school staff performing

their duties.

(3) Failure to follow school rules.

(4) Failure to follow directive or instruction of staff or teachers.

(5) Failure to follow conduct code for school bus passengers.

14. Possession of Stolen Property {E.C. 48900(l)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.

15. Imitation Firearm {E.C. 48900(m)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Possession of an imitation firearm that is substantially similar in physical

properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude

the replica is a firearm.

16. Sexual Assault or Sexual Battery {E.C. 48900(n)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or battery.

17. Harassment of a Student Witness {E.C. 48900(o)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a witness in a school

disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of intimidation or retaliation.

18. Prescription Drug Soma {E.C. 48900(p)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the

prescription drug Soma.

19. Hazing {E.C. 48900(q)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

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Engaged or attempted to engage in hazing.

20. Bullying and Bullying by Electronic Act {E.C.

48900(r)}

Alternative to

Suspension Suspension Expulsion

Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by

means of an electronic act, directed specifically toward a pupil.

21. Aided or Abetted to Inflict Physical Injury {E.C.

48900(t)}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Aided or abetted in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury

to another student.

22. Sexual Harassment {E.C. 48900.2}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome

sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or

physical conduct of a sexual nature. Applies to grades 4-12.

23. Acts of Hate Violence {E.C. 48900.3}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Students in grades 4-12 may be suspended or recommended for expulsion

for causing, threatening, or attempting to cause, or participating in an act

of hate violence defined as willfully interfering with or threatening

another person’s person or property rights because of race, ethnicity,

national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Speech that

threatens violence, when the perpetrator has the apparent ability to carry

out the threat, may be considered an act of hate violence.

24. Other Harassment {E.C. 48900.4}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Students in grades 4-12 may be suspended or recommended for expulsion

for intentionally engaging in harassment, threats, or intimidation against a

student or group of students when the harassment is severe and pervasive

and disrupts classes or creates disorder or an intimidating or hostile

educational environment.

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25. Terrorist Threats {E.C. 48900.7}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property.

26a. Attendance – Truant {E.C. 48260}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Absent from school without a valid excuse.

26b. Attendance – Repeat Truant {E.C. 48261}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Absent from school more than one day without a valid excuse.

26c. Attendance – Habitual Truant {E.C. 48262}

Alternative to

Suspension

Suspension

Expulsion

Any student truant three or more times per school year. Students who are

habitually truant may be referred to the School Attendance Review Board.

Prohibition on Possession and Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products District policy and the Education Code prohibit the possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of

tobacco and nicotine products at school or during school related activities. The District defines “tobacco and

nicotine products” as a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other smoking product or material, smokeless

tobacco in any form, and electronic cigarettes. “Electronic cigarettes” are defined as battery-operated or other

electronic products designed to deliver nicotine, flavor, and other chemicals by turning the substance into a vapor

that is inhaled by the user, including, but not limited to electronic vaping devices, personal vaporizers, digital vapor

devices, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and hookah pens.

Students determined to have used or to be in possession of tobacco or nicotine products at school or school related

activities may be subject to discipline under District policy, Education Code 48900(h), and/or other applicable laws.

Students determined to have used or to be in possession of products at school or school related activities that can be

used to consume and/or use tobacco or nicotine products, including but not limited to “electronic cigarettes” as

defined above, but which do not contain tobacco, nicotine, or any other controlled substance, may be subject to

discipline under District policy, Education Code 48900(k)(1), and/or other applicable laws. [E.C. 48901]

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Item 2: Prohibition of Discrimination or Harassment and Related Complaint

Procedures

Instructions: Add or replace in your School Handbook using the exact title. Place insert in its entirety and without

modification. If you currently have no section with this title or only a section that is entitled “Sexual Harassment,”

the following is to be used.

PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND

BULLYING, AND RELATED COMPLAINT PROCEDURES District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying

based on a student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race,

ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or

group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The district has a policy of nondiscrimination in

accordance with federal law and Title IX, and also prohibits sexual harassment of or by any student or by anyone in

or from the district. More detailed information regarding the district’s prohibition of discrimination, harassment,

intimidation, and bullying or the prohibition against sexual harassment is contained in the district’s Parent & Student

Handbook and is also available on the district’s website.

Parents, students and staff should immediately report incidents of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation

and bullying or sexual harassment to the Principal or designee. Students, parents, guardians or any other individuals

having questions or concerns or who may wish to file a complaint are urged to first contact the Principal or designee,

but if your concerns are not resolved, you may also contact the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, at

(916) 686-7795, for matters involving a potential complaint or concern regarding a district employee. You may

contact the Associate Superintendent for Pre-K-6 Education, at (916) 686-7704 regarding a potential complaint or

concern related to a PreK-6 student (or students); and you may contact the Associate Superintendent for Secondary

Education, at (916) 686-7706, regarding a potential complaint or concern related to a student (or students) in grades

7-12. No one shall be retaliated against for reporting any incident of alleged discrimination or harassment, and

complainants’ identities will be kept confidential to the extent practical in the course of investigating the incidents of

alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying or sexual harassment.

Pursuant to California Education Code 221.5, a pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school

programs and activities, including athletic teams and competitions, and use facilities consistent with his or her

gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil’s records. Questions regarding the foregoing rights

shall be directed to your Principal or Vice Principal.

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Item 3: Uniform Complaint Procedures

Instructions: Replace the section of your handbook entitled Uniform Complaint Procedures with the following

language. If your School Handbook currently does not have this section, it must be added.

UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES The Elk Grove Unified School District has the primary responsibility to insure compliance with applicable state and

federal laws and regulations and has established procedures to address allegations of unlawful discrimination,

harassment, intimidation, and bullying, complaints alleging violation of state or federal laws governing educational

programs, and complaints alleging the district’s failure to comply with the prohibition against requiring students to

pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities.

The district shall use the uniform complaint procedures to resolve any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination,

harassment, intimidation, or bullying in district programs and activities based on actual or perceived characteristics

of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or

parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or

genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or

Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or

perceived characteristics.

Uniform complaint procedures shall also be used to address any complaint alleging the district's failure to comply

with the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational

activities, the requirements for the development and adoption of a school safety plan, and state and/or federal laws in

adult education programs, consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, career technical and technical

education and training programs, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, special education

programs, homeless education, foster youth services, reasonable accommodation for a lactating student on a school

campus, assignment of a student to a course without educational content for more than a week in one semester or to

a course the student has previously completed, noncompliance with the physical education instructional minutes for

students in elementary school, alleged retaliation against a complainant or other participant in the complaint process

or anyone who has acted to uncover or report a violation subject to this policy, and noncompliance with the Local

Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

More detailed information regarding the Uniform Complaint Procedures, including the timeline for resolving

complaints and the complaint appeal process, is contained in the district’s Parent & Student Handbook. If you have

questions regarding the Uniform Complaint Procedures, you can contact the district’s Legal Compliance Specialist

in Human Resources at (916) 686-7795.