Student Handbook

 

Animals

For the safety and comfort of our students and staff, animals are not permitted on campus, even if they are on a leash or are carried. Please be aware that pursuant to Orange County Ordinance 41.46 dogs are not to be on school grounds at any time.

Attendance Procedures

Studies show that there is a direct correlation between good school attendance and student achievement. Therefore, we encourage you as parents to reinforce the importance of good school attendance and to make every effort to send your child to school on a regular basis.

Please call 949-936-5901 before 8:30 a.m. each day if your child will be absent or tardy. The above line is dedicated specifically for this purpose. All tardy students must sign in at the front office before going to class. Parents of students who are bused, please also call the transportation department at 949-936-5370.

Attendance and tardies are monitored at the District level and, per CA Ed Code, letters will be generated if your child has three or more tardies of 30 minutes or more, ten tardies of less than 30 minutes, or three unexcused absences.

Per CA Ed Code, a student shall be excused from school when the absence is due to: illness, medical/dental appointments, funeral for immediate family members, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at religious retreats, or student’s appearance in court.

Cell Phones

With more and more students coming to school with cell phones, it is imperative that you are aware of the following:

  • The school cannot assume any responsibility for any loss or damage to a cell phone.

  • Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on silent or vibrate mode) during the school day.

  • Cell phones must be kept in the student’s backpack at all times during the school day.

  • Students may not talk on their cell phones or listen to messages at any time during the school day.

  • Cell phones confiscated for failure to adhere to these rules will be turned in to the principal and will be returned to the student’s parents only.

 

Students are not allowed to use the front office phone for non-urgent matters. In order to minimize classroom interruptions, we also do not deliver non-emergency phone messages from the office to individual classrooms. We ask that you take care of all after-school arrangements with your child before he/she leaves for school. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Dress Code

With more and more students coming to school with cell phones, it is imperative that you are aware of the following:

  • The school cannot assume any responsibility for any loss or damage to a cell phone.

  • Cell phones must be turned completely off (not on silent or vibrate mode) during the school day.

  • Cell phones must be kept in the student’s backpack at all times during the school day.

  • Students may not talk on their cell phones or listen to messages at any time during the school day.

  • Cell phones confiscated for failure to adhere to these rules will be turned in to the principal and will be returned to the student’s parents only.

Students are not allowed to use the front office phone for non-urgent matters. In order to minimize classroom interruptions, we also do not deliver non-emergency phone messages from the office to individual classrooms. We ask that you take care of all after-school arrangements with your child before he/she leaves for school. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

General School Rules

  • Personal belongings, such as skateboards, roller blades, scooters, Heelys, and hand-held laser pointers, are not permitted on school grounds.

  • Electronic equipment, such as iPods, iPads, laptop computers, are not permitted on campus without the prior authorization of a teacher.

  • Cell phones must be turned off and placed in student’s backpacks during school hours.

  • Students will use appropriate language both in the classroom and on the playground.

  • Students must have a pass to be in the buildings or atriums before school, during recess, or during lunch periods.

  • Students are allowed on campus no earlier than 15 minutes before their school day begins and no later than 10 minutes after their school day ends.

  • Students must use crosswalks or a corner when crossing the street, even if an adult is with them.

  • Playing in or near the bathrooms is not permitted.

  • Gum is not permitted at school.

  • Unsafe play (wrestling, tackling, etc.) is not permitted.

  • Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times.

Lost and Found

A lost and found cart is located outside the MPR in the 1st Grade courtyard. Small items, such as glasses and retainers, as well as musical instruments, are kept in the office. We encourage parents and students to check the cart regularly for lost items. Please label everything that is sent to school.