Village Oaks High School Parent/Student Handbook 2017-2018
Village Oaks High School 1900 W. Swain Road Stockton, California 95207 (209) 953-8740 vo.lusd.net Josef Schallberger, Principal
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL August 2017 Dear Village Oaks Students and Parent/Guardians: Welcome to Village Oaks High School. Our staff has been compiled with a fantastic group of teachers and support staff to provide you with a great educational experience. The entire staff is anticipating a wonderful year and we are all looking forward to getting to know each and everyone of you. We will do our best to create the best high school experience possible. In the pages of this Student Handbook, you will find useful information that is designed to assist you over the course of the school year. There is information regarding behavior, expectations, guidelines for appropriate dress, bell schedules, graduation requirement, school policies, and other pertinent school information. We hope you, both students and parent/guardians, will take time to read it carefully. th
After reviewing the Handbook, please sign and return these document to your 6 period teacher as requested. Please call the school office if you have any questions. Thank you! Village Oaks High School teachers and staff are dedicated to the success of our students. We thoroughly enjoy the work we do, and genuinely care about our students and families. The staff is committed to providing a rich and fulfilling school experience, with the support needed to help you reach you educational goals. Let’s work together to accomplish this. It is going to be a great year and we look forward to sharing it with you. Please let us know how we can be of help to you this year.
Sincerely,
Joe Schallberger, Principal Village Oaks High School
Jamie Ward, Assistant Principal Village Oaks High School
Lincoln Unified School District 2017 Governing Board
Donald Ruhstaller, Board President
Tony Yadon, Vice President
Jenny Van De Pol, Member
Kathleen Solari, Member
Norrie Palmer, Member
Cristina Dabaco, Student Trustee
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VILLAGE OAKS HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES Monday 7:31 - 8:10 Period 0 39 minutes (not all students are enrolled in 0 period) 8:20 - 8:59 Period 1 39 Minutes 9:02 - 9:41 Period 2 39 Minutes 9:44 - 10:23 Period 3 39 Minutes 10:26 - 11:05 Period 4 39 Minutes 11:05 - 11:38 Lunch 33 Minutes (2 min warning 11:36) 11:41 - 12:20 Period 5 39 Minutes 12:23 - 1:14 Period 6 39 Minutes + 12 minute Advisory (51) 1:17 - 2:03 Period 7 46 Minutes (not all students are enrolled in 7th period) Tuesday-Friday 7:20 - 8:10 Period 0 50 Minutes (not all students are enrolled in 0 period) 8:20 - 9:10 Period 1 50 Minutes 9:13 - 10:03 Period 2 50 Minutes 10:06 - 10:56 Period 3 50 Minutes 10:59 - 11:49 Period 4 50 Minutes 11:49 - 12:24 Lunch 35 Minutes (2 min warning 12:22) 12:27 - 1:17 Period 5 50 Minutes 1:20 - 2:10 Period 6 50 Minutes 2:13 - 3:03 Period 7 50 Minutes (not all students are enrolled in 7th period) 2:13 - 2:58
Study Hall
Wednesday-Thursday (study hall) 3
VILLAGE OAKS HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES Minimum Day Schedule FALL - Parent Conference October 9 – October 13 SPRING - Senior Post Graduation Plan Presentations May 14 – May 18 7:28 - 8:10
Period 0
42 Minutes (not all students are enrolled in 0 period)
8:20 - 9:02
Period 1
42 Minutes
9:05 - 9:47
Period 2
42 Minutes
9:50 - 10:32 Period 3
42 Minutes
10:35 - 11:17 Period 4
42 Minutes
11:17 - 11:44 Lunch
27 Minutes (2 min warning 11:42)
11:47 - 12:29 Period 5
42 Minutes
12:32 - 1:14 Period 6
42 Minutes
1:17 - 1:59
Period 7 42 Minutes (not all students are enrolled in 7th period)
Activities Bell Schedule VOHS Carnival - October 27, 2017 Talent Show – January 26, 2018 Field Day - March 23, 2018 Field Day – May 25, 2018 7:39 - 8:10 Period 0
31 Minutes
8:20 - 8:51
Period 1
31
8:54 - 9:25
Period 2
31
9:28 - 9:59
Period 3
31
10:02 - 10:33 Period 4
31
10:36 - 11:07 Period 5
31
11:10 - 11:41 Period 6
31
11:41 - 12:21 Lunch
40
12:24 - 2:10 Assembly 1 hour 46 min 2:13 - 2:53 Period 7
40 (not all students are enrolled in 7th period) 4
VILLAGE OAKS HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES
Finals Schedule Winter Final Schedule Day #1 - Tuesday, December 19, 2017 8:20 – 10:00 Period 1 100 minutes 10:00 – 10:30 Lunch 30 minutes closed campus during lunch 10:33 – 12:13 Period 4 100 minutes 12:16 – 2:05 *Period 7 109 minutes Day #2 – Wednesday, December 20, 2017 8:20 – 10:00 Period 6 100 minutes 10:00 – 10:30 Lunch 30 minutes closed campus during lunch 10:33 – 12:13 Period 2 100 minutes 12:16 – 2:05 *Period 0 109 minutes Day #3 – Thursday, December 21, 2017 8:20 – 10:00 Period 5 100 minutes 10:00 – 10:30 Lunch 30 minutes closed campus during lunch 10:33 – 12:13 Period 3 100 minutes *Not all students are enrolled in a 0 or 7th period class 5
VILLAGE OAKS HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES
Finals Schedule
Spring Final Schedule Day #1 – Wednesday, May 30, 2018 8:20 – 10:00 Period 1 100 minutes 10:00 – 10:30 Lunch 30 minutes closed campus during lunch 10:33 – 12:13 Period 3 100 minutes 12:16-2:05 *Period 7 109 minutes Day #2 – Thursday, May 31, 2017 8:20 – 10:00 Period 5 100 minutes 10:00 – 10:30 Lunch 30 minutes closed campus during lunch 10:33 – 12:13 Period 4 100 minutes 12:16 – 2:05 *Period 0 109 minutes Day #3 - Friday, June 1, 2017 NO SENIORS! All Seniors must have completed finals 8:20 – 10:00 Period 2 100 minutes 10:00 – 10:30 Lunch 30 minutes closed campus during lunch 10:33 – 12:13 Period 6 100 minutes
*Not all students are enrolled in a 0 or 7th period class Graduation Practice Schedule May 30 2:05 p.m. ~ doors close promptly at 2:15 p.m May 31 12:50 p.m. ~ doors close promptly at 1:00 p.m. June 1 9:00 a.m. ~ doors close promptly at 9:00 p.m.
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VILLAGE OAKS HIGH SCHOOL STAFF Name
Room #
Title or Subject
Agardy, Haley
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PE, Foods, Yearbook
Saelee, Kim
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General Math, Math 10, Comp Apps
TBA
Office
Focus Room Supervisor/Outreach Worker
Balzamen, Melissa
SPED
Paraprofessional, Library Assistant
Blair, Maria
SPED
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Bowen, Amy
7
Cardiel, Kristine
5
Art, Graphic Design, Sculpture Ceramics, Yearbook/Photography US History, ASB
Castaneda, Leo
Office
Lead Day Custodian
Conklin, Melissa
19
Math 9I
Covey, Julie
13
Dabaco, David
LHS
Am Literature, Journalism, Credit Recovery, High School Success/Health/Psychology Intro Construction
Davidson, Nathan
22
Guitar 1 & 2
Davis, Michael
15
British English, Theatre, Directed Studies
TBA
Office
Fields, Zhauntel
6
Foppiano, Jennifer
Office
Primary Language Asst/Bilingual Interpreter World History, Geography, High School Success, Health/Psychology Clerk, Library Assistant
Gonzalez, Crispin
16
Literature A & B, English 9, Physical Education, Directed Studies 7
Name
Room #
Title or Subject
Grupe, Mary
office
Office Supervisor
Healey, Jessica
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Hudelson, Kelly
Office
English 9, Health, High School Success, Health/Psychology Counselor
Lockwood, Spencer
Office
Campus Supervisor
Menasco, Trevor
Office
Counselor
Mutchler, Ryan
Office
School Resource Deputy
Murray, Ryan
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PE, Athletic Performance
Ortega, Iris
Office
Night Custodian
Schallberger, Josef
Office
Principal
Schreyer, Jarrod
Office
LUSD Security Officer
Seibert, Barbara
23
Web Design
Smith, Brandon
9
Literature A & B, Study Skills
Tharp, Lisa
SPED
Paraprofessional
Thomas, Matt
11
Earth Science, Biology
Trucco, Mimi
20
Entrepreneur, Student Store
Villeda, Orlando
14
English 10, Social Justice
Ward, Jamie
Office
Assistant Principal
Welch, Melissa
4
Wolf, Erin
22
American Government, Economics, World History Piano
Zaragoza, Kendra
10
English 9/10, English 11/12, Study Skills
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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION OPTIONS Lincoln Unified Alternative Programs Village Oaks High School, grades 9-12, 1900 W. Swain Road All students are placed at Village Oaks High School through the Lincoln High School counselors when a student has not been successful in the Lincoln High School environment. The 300 students who are enrolled in Village Oaks High School attend six classes per day from 8:20am to 2:10pm. There are a few options for students to enroll in a 0 period or 7 period, if needed. Teachers use innovative teaching strategies to empower students to learn, building their academic skills, and improving their self-discipline and decision making skills. The focus of the staff is to develop individual relationships with the students to enhance their self-esteem, problem-solving abilities and study skills. The low ratio of one teacher to approximately twenty students promotes a climate conductive to identifying and meeting individual student needs. Title I services and Resource Specialist Program (RSP) services are available on campus for qualifying students.
Independent Study, grades 9-12, Lincoln High School, 6844 Alexandria Place Independent Study offers students, in grades 9-12, one-on-one teacher instruction on a weekly basis. Students are assigned learning projects that vary according to each student’s interest and learning style. The student’s individual selection of projects and learning activities leads to increased personal responsibility and motivation for success. Courses are designed to meet graduation requirements with an emphasis on orderly and purposeful work. Must have Administrative approval from both Village Oaks and Lincoln High School to enroll.
Outside of LUSD Home and Hospital, (K-12 medical reasons) Lincoln USD students requiring home schooling due to medical reasons must obtain a doctor’s verification stating that the length of time the student will require home instruction. Eligible students are those who incur a temporary disability which makes attendance in the regular day class or alternative education program impossible or inadvisable. Home and hospital instruction is coordinated and monitored by the Lincoln USD District Nurse (953-8729). Minimum enrollment in this program is three (3) weeks.
San Joaquin County Alternative Programs (SJCOE), 2901 Arch-Airport Road The San Joaquin County Alternative Programs are unique in many respects. The goal of the program is to help students recognize the value and worth of others, to learn to work cooperatively within the local community, to appreciate and celebrate diversity, and to care unconditionally for all people. The county program is committed to the enhancement student self-esteem as a major component of educating the whole child. The county alternative program serves a diverse population of students, ages five through adulthood, who are not being served in traditional programs or are of the required school attendance age and are not attending any program. Referral for the county programs is administered by Counselor, Trevor Menasco (209) 953-9718).
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Alternative Education students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and communication skills, as well as to earn credits towards graduation. Activities that students can participate in include: Student Government Student Government is a school leadership organization comprised of volunteer students, and faculty advisors. Village Oaks have weekly meetings and plan school events, fundraising, and each year in the early winter each campus has a canned food and toy drive to donate to needy families. Inter Scholastic Council (ISC) Student representatives from each campus including Village Oaks participate in monthly meetings to discuss plans for fundraising activities and discuss district issues. Intramural Sports Village Oaks has several Co-Ed sports teams: basketball, flag football, softball, soccer and volleyball. Students on these teams participate in tournaments with other alternative schools in the area. Students must be in “good standing”. In order to participate, a student must have good attendance, behavior and grades of a C or better. School Site Council Four students from Village Oaks serve as student representatives on a council made of students, staff, and parents. The SSC meets monthly to discuss school programs and make funding decisions. Leo’s Club Leo Club is a school community service club, sponsored by the Stockton Pacifica Lion’s Club. The Leo Club offers students throughout the school year the opportunity to volunteer for various events and fund-raisers in the community to support non-profit organizations. Community service credit will be offered to students who complete hours, verified by a qualified adult with the opportunity to earn up to five credits per semester (one credit equals 12 hours). Lincoln Latin Leadership Lincoln Latin Leadership focuses its efforts to engage Latino families within the Lincoln Unified School District (LUSD). We encourage and engage families to participate and become decision-makers in the district. Our goal is to improve home/school relationships and promote cooperation in solving the achievement gap through monthly parent meetings and weekly student meetings. Our activities focus on connecting parents and students with school programs and designing creative solutions to increase student expectations and awareness about attending college. We are consciously making an effort to raise the academic achievement of Latino students and make a change toward eliminating any educational inequities. Choices Students and staff participate in the Choices program once a quarter to assist students in assessing their progress in meeting graduation requirements, setting and monitoring achievement of goals and in making healthy lifestyle decisions. The school counselors set all activities. Students are divided into groups and rotate through four 45minute sessions. Community organizations such as Planned Parenthood, the Women’s Center, the peacekeepers, Valley Community Counseling, Point Break, CHP, MADD, AIDS Foundation, and many more are recruited to facilitate each session along with the counselor which assists students in developing their Personal Education Plans. A relationship between these organizations and staff develops, leading to other opportunities for students within the community. Students are taught that networking with the community can assist them in the learning process and in preparing for the future. Students take notes during the sessions and then return to discussion of the ESLRs addressed.
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VARIABLE CREDITS Village Oaks High School follows a partial credit system, which allows for students to receive partial credits for any score lower than a C- (70%). Because we heavily modify our curriculum and course structure to be truly alternative and accessible to all students, we expect all students to demonstrate the ability to pass our classes with a 70% or above to receive full credit. Village Oaks High School gives partial credit for a D/D+ (4 credits) as well a D- (3 credits). Anything in the F category receives no credits.
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARNING CREDIT Credit Recovery Village Oaks High School offers a 0 period Credit Recovery class for students that are behind in credits earned for graduation. Students may discuss the option of enrolling in Credit Recovery with his/her counselor. Students enrolled in Credit Recovery will have the opportunity to earn no more than 20 credits per year. Students must be enrolled in a full day schedule and be in “Good Standing” to be eligible to take Credit Recovery.
Science Camp Students can apply to be science camp counselors if they are in good standing at school. Only the most responsible students will be chosen for this position. Students may earn from one to five credits based on their camp evaluation.
Community Service Students who are involved in volunteering for charitable institutions can receive a maximum of five credits (60 hours) per semester, with a total not to exceed 10 credits (120 hours), for the year. Students must talk to their counselor to get the necessary paperwork in order to get the credit. An Honor cord, to be worn at graduation will be given to students who perform 100 hours or more.
Lincoln High School Classes
Students can take an additional class at Lincoln High School if space is available after the school year starts. See the alternative education counselor for further information.
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INTERVENTION PROGRAMS Study Hall Students attending Village Oaks HS are often in need of making up credits in order to graduate on time. To be eligible to contract for additional credit-earning opportunities, extracurricular activities, and related privileges, students must be in “good standings”. To be in “good standing”, students must be passing all classes with a C or better, have good attendance, and appropriate behavior. Students who are not passing classes with a C or better are required to attend Study Hall every Wednesday and Thursday until grades are at passing. Their advisory teacher will assign students to Study Hall, based on the students’ current grades, during Monday’s advisory period. Students receive a copy of their grades from their Advisory teachers each week. Students work in the classroom until 3:00 pm, or when finished with assignments and release by the teacher. If students choose not to attend Study Hall as assigned, the following consequence will be assigned: • • • • • •
Warning 30 minute Detention One hour detention Two hour Friday School In School Suspension SST and or Conference to determine proper placement.
Study Hall is a required part of our program and is mandatory for those that are not passing one or more classes. Students will be assigned to additional days of Study Hall as needed. Friday School Students are assigned Friday school for various behavioral infractions, tardies and missed study hall. Students are required to bring schoolwork or a book to read while serving. Students who do not attend will be subject to appropriate consequences. The student will sign a form with assigned Friday School information and a copy mailed home to the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will also be notified by phone.
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Village Oaks High School Student Outcomes Mission: To educate all students to achieve their maximum potential and to prepare them to be responsible citizens Vision: To prepare all students to be respectful, responsible and academically resourceful individuals who will become productive, positive contributors to our global community Students of Village Oaks High School will:
Prepare pre- and post-graduation plans to establish academic, personal and career goals •
Students will review student outcomes to establish pre-graduation goals
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By senior year, students will complete a post-graduation plan to examine careers and explore other areas of adult life.
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Students will use Choices information as part of goal setting and post-grad plans.
Achieve proficiency in state content core subject standards •
Students will demonstrate growth in all state and district assessments (including but not limited to: CST, MAP, CELDT and Learning Record).
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Students will demonstrate skills in core subjects by passing courses with a C grade or better.
Communicate effectively and apply cognitive strategies •
Students will show evidence of reading and writing across the curriculum
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Students will engage in content-embedded discussions
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Students will use a variety of strategies to think critically
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Students will use metacognition to participate thoughtfully
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Students will use technology as a learning tool across all curricular areas
Exhibit organizational skills and evidence of strong attendance, academic progress and social responsibility •
Students will maintain 90 percent attendance or better with minimal tardies.
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Students will earn full credit in semester courses.
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Students will recover credit total if more are required.
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Students will work independently and collaboratively while maintaining established behavior standards. P: Preparing A: Achieving C: Communicating E: Exhibiting KEEPING THE PACE!!
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduation is a joyous occasion for everyone. Students are moving forward in pursuit of personal goals, and teachers and staff share in the experience. It is a time of immense pride for all. The ceremony that accompanies the graduation is intended to be uplifting and to honor the student’s and their families’ accomplishments. For those reasons, the ceremony is to be taken seriously by all, and is limited to those students receiving a diploma. Students are required to dress and act appropriately in order to take part in the celebration. In addition, students are expected to be considerate of their fellow students and their families and friends by not disrupting the ceremony so that it may be enjoyed by all. Consumption of alcohol, use of drugs, wearing of funny hats or other inappropriate clothing, and other inappropriate behaviors will warrant the removal of a student from the graduation exercises. The California Education Code and the Rules and Regulations of the state Board of Education, require instruction in certain specific topics in all California public high schools. The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees has adopted additional requirements for graduation from high school (District Policy No. 5124.2a) A.
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A student must earn no fewer than 60 credits per year in each of the first three years of high school in order to be considered as progressing satisfactorily toward meeting the minimum course requirements for high school graduation. Students who fail classes must attend the extended year summer program to make up credits. Supplemental instruction may be offered during the extended year summer program to a student who does not demonstrate sufficient progress toward passing the exit examination. For purposes of determining eligibility for supplemental instruction, students’ grades and other indicators of academic achievement determined by the Lincoln Unified School District shall determine “sufficient progress”. In order to graduate from Village Oaks High School, a student must have successfully completed the following credits:
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3. 4.
English 40 credits Mathematics 20 credits A minimum of 10 credits must be taken from Math 9I. Physical Education 20 credits Science 20 credits 10 credits of Biological Science 10 credits of Physical Science
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Social Sciences a. World Geography/Health b. World History c. United States History d. Gov’t/Econ 6. Visual and Performing Arts or Foreign Language (CTE) 7. Electives
10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits
10 credits
80 credits
230 total for Graduation
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VILLAGE OAKS HIGH SCHOOL DIGITAL INTEGRITY PLEDGE As a student of Village Oaks High School, one of the privileges you have access to is individual use of a chromebook . This tool offers so many possibilities to increase your learning, follow your curiosities and collaborate meaningful with other students. Access to this tool is granted when students conduct themselves in an agreed upon manner that respects the technology, the classroom lesson, the intellectual property of other people and the other students in your classroom. Village Oaks Vikings pledge to: 1. Communicate effectively using technology. a. Students will share their thoughts and in the process promote inquiry using technology tools. b. Students will seek solutions using technology, not create problems. c. Students will use appropriate language on all computer programs. d. Students will avoid offensive language towards other people. e. Students will keep their username and password private so as to not compromise their information online. 2. Collaborate with other learners using technology. a. Students will use their talents to achieve their academic goals together. b. Students will not threaten any person or group using online tools. c. Students will maintain the safety and integrity of the technology and keep them free from physical abuse and viruses. d. Students will use technology for school purposes only. e. Students will maintain a respectful and professional tone online as they collaborate with others. 3. Critically think about problems in a new way using technology. a. Students will treat the technology as a tool, not as a toy. b. Students will use the technology for legal/academic purposes only. c. Students will obey copyright rules and give credit to all online sources used to investigate a topic or create a knowledge product. d. Students will seek to use available technology tools in new ways in order to solve problems and investigate solutions. 4. Creatively use technology to express and challenge themselves. a. Students will actively investigate the possibilities of online tools to create new, original knowledge products that can be shared with others. b. Students will utilize approved, unblocked sites and online resources while working on school technology. c. Students realize that accessing, viewing, downloading or displaying material that is offensive, lewd, vulgar or otherwise inappropriate is NOT a creative use of the technology. Such actions will be dealt with through real and appropriate consequences. d. Students will find opportunities to teach each other creative tips and ‘insider-knowledge’ of software utilized on school technology. The use of technology is a privilege, not a right. By pledging yourself to the above agreement, you have gained access to tools that will allow you to take command of your own learning. Digital Integrity is a choice that comes with great reward!
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ATTENDANCE POLICY It is our belief that: Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø
Students who attend Village Oaks must agree to have good attendance. Success in school is directly dependent upon good attendance. Attendance and participation may count as part of your grade in your classes. It is the responsibility of the student to make up work missed when absent/tardy. Good attendance and punctuality is expected in all facets of life.
(California Education Code 48205 states that absences from school may be excused for the following reasons, and must be excused within 48 hours with a handwritten note or call from the parent guardian listed on the student’s registration form) Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø
Illness Quarantine Medical/Dental appointments Jury Duty Attendance at a funeral of an immediate family member Other justifiable reasons that are approved in advance by administration
Family vacations are not considered excused absences. Please schedule these outside of the regular school year. If this is not possible, please contact school administration to discuss possible ways the student can make up absences. An independent study contract may be available for students who must be absent for five or more days. ISCs will not be approved for the first 5 days of school or during winter or spring finals. Parents are able to monitor their student’s attendance via Aeries or by contacting the school office directly. 18 year old students may clear their own absences as described above per Education code 46012. The school, however, reserves the right to verify the legitimacy of such absences, if it appears appropriate responsibility is not being maintained. TARDIES: Students are expected to be at school and to class ON TIME. There are three-minute passing periods between classes that give students plenty of time to arrive on time to their next class. Students will receive a tardy slip if they arrive in class after the tardy bell, and will be given consequences, such as detention or Friday School for chronic tardies. Students that are more than 30 minutes late to class are considered truant (Ed Code 48260). TRUANCY: Truancy will not be accepted at Village Oaks High School. Students are truant if they are absent from school for reasons that are not excused. Students will receive truancy notices for chronic truancies, and will be asked to conference with school administration. If all interventions attempted do not correct the truancy problem, the student and family will be referred to the site School Attendance Review Board (SARB). The student and parent/guardian will be required to attend a SARB hearing where an attendance improvement plan will be developed. The student will be referred to another school program if the truancy continues. th
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CLOSED CAMPUS: Village Oaks is a closed campus, with the exception of the lunch hour for students who are in 11 and 12 grade and identified as in “good standing”. Students are not to leave campus unless prior arrangements have been made and the student is properly signed out through the office. LOITERING/TRESPASSING: Students are not allowed on any other school campus during school hours without expressed permission by administration. Students are not allowed at Swenson Park (7:00am-4:00pm). Students are discouraged from loitering at the Village Oak neighborhood park during school hours. HALL PASSES: All students are required to ask permission to leave class and carry a hall pass while outside of the classroom during instructional time. Students are never to be outside of the classroom without a pass. TH
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0 PERIOD AND 7 PERIOD ATTENDANCE: Both 0 period and 7 period are optional class periods. These classes are designed for junior and seniors that are credit deficient. All students enrolled during these periods must have excellent attendance. If a student is tardy or has excessive absences, they will be removed from the class and not allowed to earn the additional credits. Students enrolled in these courses must have exemplary attendance and behavior in order to remain in the class.
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CODE OF CONDUCT The purpose and philosophy of this code is to outline practices, policies, and procedures that will help provide you with a safe, secure, and comfortable learning environment. Effective learning and teaching can only take place under such conditions. Village Oaks High School is determined to provide the best educational atmosphere possible. To assure this happens, Village Oaks High School and California Education Code policies are in effect during the regular day and at all school related events and activities. The following is a listing of expected student conduct, as well as inappropriate student behaviors, and the guidelines for disciplinary actions. The application of the disciplinary action is at the discretion of school administration or administrators’ designee, depending on the individual circumstances and student’s disciplinary history. In the event of extreme or repeated offenses, any misconduct may result in exclusion from school activities, suspension, notification of law enforcement agencies, and/or recommendation for expulsion.
GENERAL PROCEDURES and DEFINITIONS Cheating Policy Copying another’s paper or turning in a paper done by someone else as one’s own work is considered cheating. Plagiarism, copying from other printed resources without giving them credit, is also considered cheating. When a student is guilty of cheating, the teacher shall collect the student’s paper, mark a zero for the work, and notify the parent and school office immediately as to the action taken. See Student Discipline Actions” for specific details regarding discipline. If a student willingly allows another student to copy his/her work, this is also considered cheating. The student will receive a zero on the assignment an additional consequences as determined by the classroom teacher. Class Preparation Students are expected to arrive in class prepared with a pencil and /or pen, paper, textbooks, and complete assignments. Computer/Chromebook Usage Internet agreements are to be signed by both parent(s) and students in the beginning of the school year. All students are expected to be responsible and ethical users of school computers. Failure to adhere to all policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action and or loss of computer access. Contraband-Sniffing Dogs Dogs trained in detecting contraband will be allowed on campus for the safety of students and staff. All classrooms, backpacks and vehicles on or within 1000 feet of the campus may be subject to search. Once a dog has alerted, the school has an obligation to investigate if there is a weapon, dangerous or unsafe object present. Students whose vehicles and backpacks are searched and in which an illegal substance or weapon is discovered will be considered to be in possession of that item and will face disciplinary action. Students who drive a vehicle to school are fully responsible for the contents of that vehicle, even if the vehicle or its contents actually belong to someone else. Detentions Detentions are used as a formal consequence that can be assigned for various reasons (Tardy, minor discipline, inappropriate classroom behavior, etc.) Each detention is 30 minutes and students have ONE WEEK from the date assigned to serve their detention. See ”Guidelines for Student Discipline Actions” for further consequences of non-served detentions. Field Trips Field-Study Trips are an important part of the educational process. These trips are considered part of the instruction day. When you are participating in a trip, you are expected to abide by the Lincoln Alternative Program Discipline Code. If it becomes necessary to send you home, it will be at your parents’ expense-no exceptions. Students cannot drive private vehicles on field trips.
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Flowers/Balloons/Candy Deliveries Deliveries of these items will be held in the office until the end of the school day. Students are not allowed to have them during class time. Identification Cards (All students are to have their ID with them daily.) This card is an aid to security personnel and administration in identifying students who belong at the school and those who are not”. Pictures for the card are taken in the beginning of the school year. Lost and Found/Personal Property Any lost items should be reported to the office immediately. Check before school, during lunch period, and after school for lost articles. Do not bring large sums of money or other valuables to school. All belongings should be labeled. The school cannot be responsible for personal belongings or money left in classrooms or elsewhere on the campus. Medication during School Hours • • • •
Physician and parent/legal guardian must complete the Medication in School form. Medication must be delivered to the school office by parent/legal guardian in a vial labeled by the pharmacist or in the original pharmacy container. Non-prescription drugs such as aspirin, cough, syrup, antihistamines, etc., must be in original container and are treated as prescription medication with the Medication in School form on file. No student may carry his/her own medication.
Medication in School forms: are available in the school office and many physicians also provide the forms, if requested. Request the form from the school prior to the physician’s visit so that the medication can begin as scheduled. If you have any questions, call the District Nurse at 209-953-8729. Parent/Guardian Liability Education Code Section 48904- Parents or Guardians are liable for any willful conduct of their minor children which results in injury to another pupil or school district personnel, or for any willful cutting or defacing of any school property belonging to a school district or to a school district employee, or for any property belonging to the school district and loaned to the minor student and willfully not returned. Such liability shall not exceed $7,500. Following due process procedure, the school district may withhold the grades, diplomas, or transcripts of the pupil responsible until fees are paid. Prohibited Items and Behaviors Village Oaks High School has the right to confiscate any prohibited items found on campus and may not return these items. Village Oaks High School administration and security will not investigate lost or stolen items, including cell phones. ipods or any other electronic device. School administration also reserves the right to amend these prohibited items at any time based on the distraction to the educational environment. • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Aerosol paint cans/scribes, etching tools or any items that can be used for vandalism or tagging Magnum markers or any permanent marking pen (violation of Stockton Penal Code) Writing tag insignias on any items, including backpacks, papers, clothing or schoolbooks Any form of gambling paraphernalia, i.e., dice, playing cards, shooting quarters/pennies, etc. Candy or food sales on campus unless under the authority of student council Firearms or other weapons as defined in section 12020 of the California penal code and any knife as defined in 653k, and 626.10 of the California Penal Code (this includes any item that could be considered dangerous). Fireworks, other explosives or incendiary devices Glass bottles Laser light pens Littering Pepper spray/mace Physical displays of affection (with the exception of holding hands) Riding a skateboard/rollerblades/scooters or bikes on campus
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Spitting Squirt guns, paint guns, and water balloons Toy or look-alike weapons including “brass knuckles”
Report Cards The school year is divided into four quarters, approximately nine weeks each. Four to five weeks into the quarter, progress reports are distributed and mailed to all students. Report cards are distributed by mail two weeks after the quarter ends. Rights of Parent to inspect Student Records Parents have the right to inspect all student records which are directly related to their children. Each student has a cumulative folder which is maintained at the school of residence. It contains all the basic information regarding attendance, subjects taken, grades, credits, test results, health records, special programs, etc. Parent must make an appointment with the office to view student records. If parent requests copies they will be subject to a charge. Requests for Student Work Parents may request homework for a student who will be absent. Teachers will respond within 48 hours, enclosing the appropriate homework assignment to cover the anticipated days of absence. If a parent requests homework, it is expected that the parent pick up the homework in a timely matter. School Property Students and their parents are responsible for all school property lost or damaged. Grades, diplomas, and transcripts may be withheld until arrangements have been made to pay for the lost or damaged property. Skates/Skateboards/Scooter Policy Students are allowed to bring skates, skateboards or scooters to school as a form of transportation only. The school is not responsible for these items if lost or stolen. If a student chooses to bring these items to school, they do so at their own risk. Skating and skateboarding on campus are not permitted at any time. Student Insurance An opportunity to purchase student accident insurance is offered annually. Details about coverage, cost of the policy, and enrollment procedures are sent home at the beginning of the year. Medical and accident insurance is required for students who wish to participate in after-school sports activities. Student Parking At Village Oaks, students are allowed to park in the VO parking lot. Parking is available for students located on the corner of Harrisburg and Swain Road or on the street in front of the school. Students are not to park in the loading and unloading zones located directly in front of the school. All students with a vehicle must register their vehicle in the Village Oaks office. Textbooks Students are expected to keep books clean, unmarked, and without torn pages. Papers must not be kept inside books as books are damaged in that manner. Students will be expected to pay for lost or damaged text and/or library books. Use of Telephone Telephones in the office are not for student use except with permission from staff or in the case of an emergency. Visitors/Loitering/Trespassing All persons coming on school grounds must report to the school office. Village Oaks is a closed campus. Students from other schools are not permitted on campus. Trespassers will be subject to arrest. If a student has a need to be on campus, he/she must check in to the office, sign in, and inform the school secretary of the reason he/she is on campus. If non-students are waiting for students to be dismissed from school, they must wait across the street from the campus. After one warning, repeated violations are subject to a citation for trespassing. Weekly Progress Report All students print a copy of their gradebook summary each week. This serves as a weekly indication of the student academic progress.
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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT DISCIPLINE ACTIONS Consequence MAY differ depending on the degree of the misbehavior (at the discretion of the school administrator) Arson Any offense
5 days suspension, notification of law enforcement agencies, possible recommendation for expulsion.
Bio-Hazardous Materials/ Bodily Waste Any offense
5 days suspension
Cell Phones Use of cell phones will only be permitted on campus BEFORE first period, DURING passing periods and lunch and AFTER sixth period. Taking pictures of others without their knowledge, sending pictures over the internet and communicating information about potential fights on campus is prohibited. If your student needs to reach you during the day, he/she will be allowed to use the phone in the office. If you need to get a message to your child that cannot wait till the end of the day, you may call the office, and your message will be relayed to your child. Repeated violations will be subject to disciplinary action. 1st offense
confiscate, return to student, warning
2nd offense
confiscate and return to parent, Detention
3rd offense
confiscate, conference and return to parent, Friday School
4th offense
in-school suspension, phone may be required to be housed in the office.
Cyber Bullying/ Harassment/Hazing/Hate Crimes Any Offense
Solution Team or Peer mediation through 5 days suspension, and possible recommendation for expulsion.
Defiance of School Authority/Disruption of School Activities/Insubordination (willful defiance of authority) 1st offense
Friday or Saturday School or after school detention; possible 1-5 days suspension, parent conference depending on severity of incident
2nd offense
3 to 5 day suspension
3rd offense
5 day suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion
Displays of Affection 1st offense
Warning, parent contact
2nd offense
1 hour after school detention and parent conference
rd
3 offense
Friday or Saturday School
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DISRESPECTFUL, UNACCEPTABLE LANGUAGE, written or verbal The use of language that is not conductive to a safe and secure learning environment will not be allowed. Students are expected to refrain from its use while on the school campus, just as they would be expected to when reporting to employment. DEFINITIONS: Racial or religious slurs Offensive words used to describe persons of a particular race, color, country or faith Habitual Profanity The regular and/or frequent use of expletives and/or language that is profane Hate Speech Language which degrades, intimidates, or incites violence or prejudicial action against another person based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Homophobic Speech Language which promotes the hatred of or violence towards homosexuals Misogynistic Speech Language which promotes the hatred of or violence towards women Misandryc Speech Language which promotes the hatred of or violence toward men Obscene Language Language which is abhorrent to morality or virtue, specifically designed to incite lust or depravity; considered to be taboo in polite situations: repulsive by reason of crass disregard of moral or ethical principles. Roasting Vulgar language used in joking manner to degrade another student; see vulgarity below for definition of vulgar language. Verbal Abuse Verbal abuse, also called verbal attack or reviling, is a form of abusive behavior involving the use of language. Verbal abuse includes the following: countering, withholding, discounting, verbal abuse disguised as a joke, blocking & diverting, accusing & blaming, judging & criticizing, trivializing, undermining, threating, name calling, chronic forgetting, ordering, denial of anger or abuse, and abusive anger. Vulgarity Language which offends good taste and manners and is deemed to be raunchy, gross, offensive, crude, rude and/or suggestive CONSEQUENCES: ST
1 to 5 days suspension
nd
3 to 5 days suspension, parent conference
rd
5 days off campus suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion
1 offense 2 offense 3 offense
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DRESS/APPEARANCE-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING The following guidelines shall be in effect for all school-related activities. School Administration reserves the right to amend this policy at any time. Please refer to LUSD Board Policy below. Clothes must be neat, clean, and appropriate for school, according to the guidelines below. Also, see page (23) for visual representation. No items shall be worn to school which are distracting to the learning environment, revealing, obscene, vulgar, related to tobacco, drugs or alcohol, or related to a group or gang which may provoke others to acts of violence or cause others to be intimidated by fear of violence as determined by school administrators. a.
No hairnets, do-rags, wave caps, gang-related hats, bandanas (any color) or any item that depicts gang affiliation. This includes and is not limited to towels, shirts or other items placed on the head. All caps must be worn facing front or back, but not to the side. No clothing that has been altered in such a way as to identify students with a gang including and not limited to, sagging/baggy pants, cut off shorts with knee high socks, hanging belts, suspenders off the shoulders, or gang related initials on the belt buckles. Students must wear their pants on their hips. Administrators may use ties to secure pants at the waist. No sexually suggestive attire (including playboy items) or extremely brief attire. This includes, but is not limited to, lowcut garments, strapless, tube tops or off the shoulder tops. Tops must have two (2) straps no less than one (1) inch in width. No bare midriffs or backs, tank tops, muscle shirts, undershirts, and fishnet tops. Shirts must be worn with both arms through the sleeves- not over one shoulder. Shorts and skirts which are shorter than mid-thigh or fingertip length are not allowed. Leggings or tights are acceptable when worn with pants, shorts or a skirt that are of an appropriate length. Shoes must be worn at all times. No Clothing, jewelry and other accessories (such as spikes and chains), which present a safety hazard. Ankle monitors must be kept covered and out of sight. Masks or any article interfering with the identification of a student.
b. c. d.
e. f. g. h.
Violations of these rules may result in a student having to change clothes or to be sent home to change, contact made with parents, and/or possible suspension for repeat violations. st
Warning, required to go to the Office to get a change of clothes prior to returning to class.
nd
Detention, required to stay in on-campus suspension until changed and parent notified
rd
3 offense
Friday School, required to stay in on-campus suspension
Further offenses
1 day on-campus suspension
1 offense 2 offense
DRESS AND APPEARANCE Board Policy 5132 The Lincoln Unified School District Board of Trustees subscribes to the philosophy that students will be provided with a quality education in a safe, wholesome environment. In this regard, the Board feels that the presence of certain types of clothing and attire can cause a substantial disruption of or material interference with institutional and other school activities. Specifically, the Board feels that it is necessary to establish a dress and grooming policy designed to prohibit the wearing or display of clothing, attire, jewelry, or materials that evidence membership in or affiliation with any gang or gang-related activities. In recognition of the instructional responsibilities and goals of the LINCOLN Unified School District, the district hereby adopts the following rules relative to the dress and appearance of students, which will be strictly enforced. 1. 2. 3.
No student shall wear articles of clothing, jewelry, or accessories which, in the opinion of a school principal, pose a threat to the physical well-being and safety of the student or others (e.g., spiked collars or wristbands). No clothing or articles of clothing (including, but not limited to gloves, bandanas, shoestrings, wristbands, jewelry) related to a group or gang, which may provoke others to acts of violence or cause others to be intimidated by fear of violence shall be worn on campus or at any school activity. Gang-related clothing is likely to vary from school to school, any may change from year to year. Consequently, prior to disallowing the wearing or display of the aforementioned clothing, the procedures supporting this policy shall be strictly adhered to.
An Administrator shall require the wearing of shoes and other apparel, which are necessary for health and safety; and shall give this policy and it’s procedures broad advertisement among students and parents.
Legal Reference:
California Code of Regulations, Title V
300 Duties of Pupils Generally
302 Duty of Pupils to be Neat and Clean
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ELECTRONICS POLICY All electronic devices, including headphones, MAY NOT BE seen, heard, or used from the beginning of the school day through the end of the school day, including Study Hall. Electronic devices MAY be used during the lunch period. The purpose of this policy is to increase student attention and engagement in class, and decrease possible disruption to the instructional environment. The only exception is when a teacher specifically gives permission to use the device during class. An example is that a teacher may give permission for students to listen to music while working independently, or to use their cell phone as a calculator during math class. A student MUST ask, and be given permission, before using an electronic device during class. Consequences for non-compliance are: 1st offense: confiscated from student, returned to student at end of day, warning 2nd offense: confiscated from student, taken to the office, return to parent, detention 3rd offense: confiscated from student, taken to the office, returned to parent, conference with principal or counselor, Friday School assigned 4th offense: confiscated from student, taken to the office, returned to parent, in- school suspension assigned, device must be left at home and device may be subject to daily check in or left at home. Video and use of cameras Cameras and video are not to be used on campus without teacher/administration permission. Devices that play music are not to be seen or heard in the classroom without specific permission by the teacher. If they are seen or heard, they will be confiscated by staff, security and /or administrators. Parents will be required to meet with principal in order to have these items returned to the student. Neither Security nor administration will investigate the loss of items. Parental support in the implementation of the Electronic Policy is imperative. As a reminder, bringing personal items to school, such as electronic devices, is the responsibility of the student. Please remind your student that he/she must keep all personal items secure. Failure to Serve Detention st
rd
th
th
1 – 3 offense Time increases from 30 minutes to 1 hour detention 4 – 6 offense 2 - 4 hours Friday th
1 day in-school suspension
th
1 to 5 days suspension (20 days of suspension will result in a recommendation for expulsion)
7 offense 8 offense
Failure to Serve Friday School st
Reassign
nd
1 day in- school suspension
rd
1-3 days suspension (20 days of suspension will result in recommendation for expulsion)
1 offense 2 offense 3 offense
Fire Alarms / Setting False Alarms Any offense
3-5 days suspension and notification of law enforcement, possible recommendation for expulsion. If the fire department charges school with a fine for the false alarm, this fee will be passed on to the student.
Fire Extinguisher Any offense
3-5 days suspension, plus the cost of recharging the fire extinguisher, and any other associated costs.
Forgery of Parent Signature To Clear Absences Any offense
1 day suspension
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Inappropriate Behavior On Campus: Any behavior that disrupts the education process. Students are expected to adhere to all school rules while anywhere on campus, including classrooms, library and cafeteria. Students are expected to behave in a positive and respectful manner at all times. 1st offense
Teacher-initiated consequences, to include contacting parent.
2nd offense
Student referred for discipline to administrator, contact with parent.
3rd offense
Parent, teacher, student, and administrator conference. Student will enter into a behavior contract.
Gambling st
1 day suspension, parent notification
nd
3 day suspension, parent notification
rd
5 day suspension, parent notification
1 offense 2 offense 3 offense
Students taking bets on behalf of others or booking bets for other will be suspended for five days and face possible recommendation for expulsion. Gang or Tagging Crew related Behavior: signing, clothing, tagging (includes displaying tagging on personal property) st
1 offense
1 to 3 days suspension, confiscation of items and notification of Stockton Police Department and parent. Confiscated items may not be returned. Documentation of gang-related activity with LUSD Security and notification of Stockton PD.
ND
3 to 5 days suspension for defiance and parent/guardian notification
rd
5 days suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion. Exclusion from all school activities for the remainder of the school year.
2 offense 3 offense
Hazing/Harassment/Hate Crimes/ Bullying st
1 offense
1 to 5 days suspension, and possible recommendation for expulsion.
Illegal Substances: Drugs, Alcohol, Drug Paraphernalia Village Oaks High Schools are Drug-Free Zones. Penalties for any offender will be doubled by law enforcement agencies. All students are expected to adhere to school policy and make good decisions if confronted with situations where drugs or alcohol are present. Students may be subject to disciplinary action if present where drugs and or alcohol are in possession or use during school or any school activity. Use/Possession st
5 days suspension, possible notification of law enforcement agencies and possible recommendation for expulsion. Any felony possession will constitute immediate recommendation for expulsion.
nd
5 days suspension, recommendation for expulsion, and possible notification of law enforcement agencies. Restriction from participation of all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the school year.
1 offense 2 offense
Sales / Possession for Sale/Furnishing st
1 offense
5 days suspension recommendation for expulsion and notification of law enforcement agencies.
Internet, Misuse of: All students are expected to be responsible and ethical users of school computers. Accessing private chat rooms, including, but not limited to social networking sites, e.g., Instagram, Facebook, while at school is strictly prohibited. Students who lose their Internet access and are enrolled in a computer class requiring daily use of computers and the Internet will be de-enrolled from that class. st
detention
nd
Friday School, counseled by Admin or Counselor
rd
In school Suspension, counseled by Admin or Counselor
th
out of school suspension
1 offense 2 offense 3 offense 4 offense
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Laser Pointers Possession and use of laser pointers without specific permission from a teacher is strictly prohibited per Penal Code: 417.27 Possession: st
1 offense
Friday School
Pointing at a Person:
1 offense
st
1 day suspension
nd
3 days suspension
rd
5 days suspension
nd
1 day suspension
2 offense
rd
3 days suspension
3 offense
2 offense 3 offense Leaving Campus st
2 hours Friday School, parent notification
nd
assigned in-school suspension
rd
1 to 5 days suspension, parent conference
1 offense 2 offense 3 offense Pepper Spray/Mace Any offense
3 to 5 days suspension, possible expulsion
Permanent Markers, Possession of The possession of permanent markers by minors is illegal. This includes, but is not limited to Sharpie and Magnum markers. All markers will be confiscated. st
Confiscation of the markers, may refer to appropriate law enforcement, detention
nd
2 hours of Friday/ In School Suspension, referral to appropriate law enforcement
rd
1-5 days suspension, referral to appropriate law enforcement
1 offense 2 offense 3 offense
Plagiarism/Cheating Explanation on page 18 st
collect student paper, zero mark for work, notify parent and school official, student may be assigned detention and/or Friday School.
nd
collect student paper, zero mark for work, notify parent and school official, may receive Friday School, In School Suspension and/or 1 to 5 days out of school suspension.
rd
collect student paper, zero mark for work, notify parent and school official, may receive 1 to 5 days suspension from school.
1 offense 2 offense 3 offense
Racial or Religious Slurs / Habitual Profanity or Obscene Language / Verbal Abuse / Insubordination / Vulgarity /Obscene Acts: The use of profanity and/or obscene language is not conductive to a safe and secure learning environment. Students are expected to refrain from the use of profanity, or playing music for others to hear that contains explicit language, while on school campus, just as they would be expected to when reporting for employment. st
1 to 5 days suspension
nd
3 to 5 days suspension, parent conference
rd
5 days suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion
1 offense 2 offense 3 offense Rough Housing st
1/2 hour of detention, Friday School at the discretion of administration
nd
Friday School
rd
In-school suspension
1 offense 2 offense 3 offense SCHOOL RECORDS
Falsification of Records and/or Official Documents: • • •
Altering documents affecting academic records Forging signatures of authorization Falsifying information on an official academic document, grade report, letter of permission, letter of application, letter of recommendation, petition, drop/add form, ID card, or any other official document
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Unauthorized Access or Attempt to Access Computerized Academic or Administrative Records or Systems: • • •
Viewing or altering computer records Modifying computer programs or systems Releasing or dispensing information gained via unauthorized access, or interfering with the use or availability of computer systems or information
st
1 offense
Student receives a zero on the assignment if applicable
Teacher notifies student, parent and administrator student receives a grade of “F” for the current quarter
In school suspension, 1-5 Day Suspension
Suspension and cause are reported to colleges in the school report
nd
2 offense (in any class)
Teacher notifies student, parent and administrator
Student may receive a grade of “F” for the semester
3-5 Day suspension
Suspension and cause may be reported to colleges in the school report
Possible recommendation for expulsion and notification of law enforcement
SEXUAL HARRASSMENT What is Sexual Harassment? For the purpose of student discipline, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome and/or offensive sexual behavior. It includes visual, verbal, or physical behaviors that make a student feel uncomfortable. Types of Illegal Conduct
Visual • •
•
Unwelcome sexual flirtations or propositions Passing suggestive or obscene letters, notes, or invitations Displaying sexual drawing or pictures Mooning or flashing Making obscene gestures Giving sexually suggestive looks or leers
Refusing to take “no” for an answer
Physical • touching • grabbing • rubbing • physically blocking a person’s movement • assault • rape
• • • • Verbal • Making requests for sexual favors • Making or threatening reprisals after a negative response to sexual favors • Sexist or sexual jokes • Telling graphic commentaries about an individual’s body • Saying sexual degrading terms used to describe an individual, i.e. fag, gay, queer, ho, pimp • Making comments about a person’s sex life • Holding overly personal conversation • Making noises such as “wolf whistles”
What To Do When / If It Happens •
•
•
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Respond to the conduct immediately in a way that clearly communicates the behavior is not wanted. Trying to ignore it, or laughing at it can be misinterpreted as wanting the behavior to continue. Immediately report the incident to a staff member; tell what, when and where it happened
Consequences Penalties for engaging in prohibited conduct will range from counseling to expulsion, depending on the student’s previous discipline record and the severity of the offense. A student found to have committed or attempted to commit sexual assault or battery will be referred for expulsion and to the police. Documentation for all sexual harassment incidents is sent to the Child Welfare and Attendance Office. Board Policies: 4119.11(a), 4219.11, 4319.11
STUDENT CONFLICTS What to Do to Avoid a Fight Let a Village Oaks staff member know you are feeling unsafe, threatened, or harassed. These feelings may interfere with your ability to concentrate on your schoolwork, so it’s important that the problem be addressed quickly. Avoid listening to and spreading gossip. The only thing that comes from gossip is hurt feelings and anger. Adopt the attitude, “If I did not hear it with my own ears, it is not worth being hurt or angry about it.” Don’t confront another student when angry. The other person may react defensively, unsure of what you might do. Ask for help from a teacher or staff member, if you are not able to forget about or ignore what the other student is doing that makes you angry. Make an appointment with your counselor. He/she can give you additional suggestions, meet with the other student, or arrange a meeting for the students involved in order to solve the problem in a safe and non-confrontational matter. Definitions and Consequences Associated with Fighting Breaking Up or Preventing a Fight is characterizes by seeking help from the nearest adult; encouraging the students to walk away; surrounding a friend and moving him/her away from the argument. Defending One’s Self is characterized by putting hands ups to block or prevent a hit; putting hands out to keep the other student at a distance; repeating over and over the desire to NOT fight; calling for help; turning away; walking away Threatening /Initiating Fights will be treated the same as fighting unless action is taken to deescalate the conflict, such as walking away, contacting a staff member. The following behaviors communicate a willingness to fight: remaining engaged in an argument; stepping towards the other student; clenching fists; throwing down items being held, i.e. backpack, books, etc.; and removing outer garments, such as a jacket. Threats of any school employee or their property, including via the internet, will result in a 5 day suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion. Fighting is defined as mutual combat, contributing to or perpetuating the fight. st 1 offense 5 days suspension nd 2 offense 5 days suspension/citation by Local Law Enforcement/possible recommendation for expulsion rd 3 offense 5 days suspension/citation by Local Law Enforcement/recommendation for expulsion Causing serious Injury st 1 offense 5 days suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion, possible notification of law enforcement agencies. Jumping In is joining in on another student’s fight or contributing to / perpetuating the fight. st 1 offense 5 days suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion
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Running to or Being Present to Watch a Fight escalates the potential of a fight occurring and the seriousness of the fight. 1st offense 1 day suspension nd 2 offense 3 days suspension rd 3 offense 5 days suspension
Substitute Teacher, Misbehavior with Students are expected to behave respectfully to all substitutes in order that learning may continue in the teacher’s absence. A student may be sent to the office if the substitute feels the student is defiant of school authority and is disrupting school activities. Discipline will be at the discretion of administration. Tardiness (under 10 minutes) 1st – 10th offense
1/2 hour detention/Friday School
Further offenses
Friday School
Theft / Extortion / Burglary (includes possession of stolen property) Any offense
depending on severity of theft, student may receive meeting with administration/counselor and/or in school suspension, 1-5 day suspension/possible recommendation for expulsion and possible notification of law enforcement agencies.
Tobacco, Use / Possession
Lincoln Unified School District is a non-smoking / no tobacco use district. All tobacco products, including rolling papers, Vapor pens, Hookah pens and e-cigarette will be confiscated. All forms of smoking materials are prohibited on campus and at any school event. Students will be subject to citation by local Law Enforcement. 1st offense
confiscate, parent notification, Friday or Saturday School
2nd offense
In School Suspension, possible substance abuse counseling
When any of these items are used with an illegal substance the consequence for illegal substances will be imposed. 1st offense: 6 weeks substance abuse counseling 2nd offense: 3 days suspension 3rd offense: 5 days suspension Vandalism / Tagging / Graffiti to School or Private Property on Campus 1st offense
1 to 5 days suspension
Video Taping/Photography/Recording Any use of a video/audio recording device, including cameras and camera phones, on campus before/during/after school during school activities, without the explicit permission from a teacher or administrator, is strictly prohibited and may result in a 1-5 day suspension. Cameras/video recorders will be confiscated. Parents/guardians will be required to meet with the principal in order to have these items returned to the student. Any offense
1 to 5 day suspension
Weapons / Explosives / Dangerous Objects, Use / Possession (including live ammunition) 1st offense 5 days suspension, possible recommendation for expulsion and possible notification of law enforcement agencies
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GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION/EXPULSION A pupil shall not be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion unless the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has: §48900 (a)(1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. §48900 (a)(2) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense. §48900 (b)
Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object, unless, in the case of possession of any object of this type, the pupil had obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal.
§48900 (c)
Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind.
§48900 (d)
Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind, and either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to any person another liquid, substance, or material and represented the liquid, substance, or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant.
§48900 (e)
Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.
§48900 (f)
Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property.
§48900 (g)
Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property.
§48900 (h)
Possessed or used tobacco, or any products containing tobacco or nicotine products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel. However, this section does not prohibit use or possession by a pupil of his or her own prescription products.
§48900 (i)
Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
§48900 (j)
Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
§48900 (k)
Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties.
§48900 (l)
knowingly received stolen school property or private property.
§48900 (m)
Possessed an imitation firearm. As used in this section, "imitation firearm" means a replica of a firearm that is so substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude that the replica is a firearm.
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§48900 (n)
Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault as defined in Section 261, 266c, 286, 288, 288a, or 289 of the Penal Code or committed a sexual battery as defined in Section 243.4 of the Penal Code.
§48900 (o)
Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a complaining witness or a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of either preventing that pupil from being a witness or retaliating against that pupil for being a witness, or both.
§48900 (p)
Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma.
§48900 (q)
Engaged in, or attempted to engage in, hazing. For purposes of this subdivision, "hazing" means a method of initiation or pre-initiation into a pupil organization or body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a former, current, or prospective pupil. For purposes of this subdivision, "hazing" does not include athletic events or school-sanctioned events.
§48900 (r)
Engaged in an act of bullying. For purposes of this subdivision, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Bullying” means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in §48900.2, §48900.3, or §48900.4, directed toward one or more pupils that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: (A)
Placing a reasonable pupil or pupils in fear of harm to that pupil’s or those, pupils’ person or property.
(B)
Causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his or her physical or mental health.
(C)
Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her academic performance.
D)
Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provide by a school.
(2) (A) “Electronic Act” means the transmission, by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager, of a communication, including, but not limited to any of the following: (i)
A message, text, sound, or image.
(ii)
A post on a social network Internet Web site including, but not limited to:
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(I)
Posting to or creating a burn page. “Burn page” means an Internet Web site created for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1).
(II)
Creating a credible impersonation of another actual pupil for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). “Credible impersonation” means to knowingly and without consent impersonate a pupil for the purpose of bullying the pupil and such that another pupil would reasonably believe, or has reasonably believed that the pupil was or is the pupil who was impersonated.
(III)
Creating a false profile for the purpose of having one or more of the affects listed in paragraph (1). “False profile” means a profile of a fictitious pupil or a profile using the likeness or attributes of an actual pupil other than the pupil who created the false profile.
(2) (B) Not-with-standing paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A), an electronic act shall not constitute pervasive conduct solely on the basis that it has been transmitted on the Internet or is currently posted on the Internet. (3) “Reasonable pupil” means a pupil, including, but not limited to, an exceptional needs pupil, who exercises average care, skill, and judgment in conduct for a person of his or her age, or for a person of his or her age with his or her exceptional needs. §48900 (t)
A pupil who aids or abets, as defined in Section 31 of the Penal Code, the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another person may suffer suspension, but not expulsion, pursuant to this section, except that a pupil who has been adjudged by a juvenile court to have committed, as an aider and abettor, a crime of physical violence in which the victim suffered great bodily injury or serious bodily injury shall be subject to discipline pursuant to subdivision (a).
§48900 (u)
As used in this section, “school property” includes, but is not limited to, electronic files and databases.
§48900 (v)
A superintendent of the school district or principal may use his or her discretion to provide alternatives to suspension or expulsion, including, but not limited to, counseling and an anger management program, for a pupil subject to discipline under this section.
§48900 (w)
It is the intent of the Legislature that alternatives to suspension or expulsion be imposed against a pupil who is truant, tardy, or otherwise absent from school activities.
§48900.2
In addition to the reasons specified in §48900, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed sexual harassment as defined in §212.5. For the purposes of this chapter, the conduct described in §212.5 must be considered by a reasonable person of the same gender as the victim to be sufficiently severe or pervasive to have a negative impact upon the individual's academic
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performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. This section shall not apply to pupils enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive. (Added by Stats. 1992, c. 909 (S.B. 1930), §2.) §48900.3
In addition to the reasons specified in §48900 and §48900.2, a pupil in any of grades 4 to 12, inclusive, may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of, hate violence, as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 233. (Added by Stats. 1994, c. 1198 (A.B. 2543), §6.)
§48900.4
In addition to the grounds specified in §48900, §48900.2, and §48900.3, a pupil enrolled in any of grades 4 to 12, inclusive, may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has intentionally engaged in harassment, threats, or intimidation, directed against school district personnel, or pupils, that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to have the actual and reasonably expected effect of materially disrupting classwork, creating substantial disorder, and invading the rights of either school personnel or pupils by creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment. (Added by Stats. 1994, c. 1017 (A.B. 2752), §1.)
§48900.5 (a) Suspension, including supervised suspension as described in §48911.1 shall be imposed only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct. A school district may document the other means of correction used and place that documentation in the pupil’s record, which may be accessed pursuant to §49069. However, a pupil, including an individual with exceptional needs, as defined in §56026, may be suspended, subject to Section 1415 of Title 20 of the United States Code, for any of the reasons enumerated in §48900 upon a first offense, if the principal or superintendent of schools determines that the pupil violated subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of §48900 or that the pupil’s presence causes a danger to persons. §48900.5 (b) Other means of correction include, but are not limited to the following: (1)
A conference between school personnel, the pupil’s parent or guardian, and the pupil.
(2)
Referrals to the school counselor, psychologist, social worker, and child welfare attendance personnel, or other school support services.
(3)
Study team, guidance teams, resource panel teams, or other intervention-related teams that assess the behavior, and develop and implement individualized plans to address the behavior in partnership with the pupil and his or her parents.
(4)
Referral for a comprehensive psychosocial or psychoeducational assessment, including for purposes of creating an individualized education program, or a plan
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adopted pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U. S. C. Sec. 794(a)).
§48900.6.
(5)
Enrollment in a program for teaching prosocial behavior or anger management.
(6)
Participation in a restorative justice program.
(7)
A positive behavior support approach with tiered interventions that occur during the school day on campus.
(8)
After-school programs that address specific behavioral issues or expose pupils to positive activities and behaviors, including, but not limited to, those operated in collaboration with local parent and community groups.
(9)
Any of the alternatives described in §48900.6.
As part of or instead of disciplinary action prescribed by this article, the principal of a school, the principal's designee, the superintendent of schools, or the governing board may require a pupil to perform community service on school grounds or, with written permission of the parent or guardian of the pupil, off school grounds, during the pupil's non-school hours. For the purposes of this section, "community service" may include, but is not limited to, work performed in the community or on school grounds in the areas of outdoor beautification, community or campus betterment, and teacher, peer, or youth assistance programs. This section does not apply if a pupil has been suspended, pending expulsion, pursuant to §48915. However, this section applies if the recommended expulsion is not implemented or is, itself, suspended by stipulation or other administrative action.
§48900.7 (a) In addition to the reasons specified in §48900, §48900.2, §48900.3, and §48900.4, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has made terroristic threats against school officials or school property, or both. §48900.7 (b) For the purposes of this section, "terroristic threat" shall include any statement, whether written or oral, by a person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will result in death, great bodily injury to another person, or property damage in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000), with the specific intent that the statement is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of actually carrying it out, which, on its face and under the circumstances in which it is made, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey to the person threatened, a gravity of purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby causes that person reasonably to be in sustained fear for his or her own safety or for his or her immediate family's safety, or for the protection of school district property, or the personal property of the person threatened or his or her immediate family. (Added by Stats. 197, c 405 (A.B.307), §1.) BOARD MUST FIND CONDITIONS TO EXPEL §48915 (a) (1) Except as provided in subdivisions (c) and (e), the principal or the superintendent of schools shall recommend the expulsion of a pupil for any of the following acts committed at school or at a school activity off school grounds, unless the principal or superintendent 33
determines that expulsion should not be recommended under the circumstances or that an alternative means of correction would address the conduct: (A)
Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense.
P.C. 243 (f) (5) "Serious bodily injury" means a serious impairment of physical condition including, but not limited to following: loss of consciousness; concussion; bone fracture; protracted loss or impairment of function of bodily member or organ; a wound requiring extensive suturing; and serious disfigurement. P.C. 243 (f) 6) "Injury" means any physical injury which requires professional medical treatment. (Amend.Stats. Ch. 421) (B)
Possession of any knife, or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the pupil.
(C)
Unlawful possession of any controlled substance, listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with §11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, except for either of the following: (i)
The first offense for the possession of not more than one avoirdupois ounce of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis. NOTE: “Not under the influence — marijuana must be over an ounce.”
(ii)
The possession of over-the-counter medication for use by the pupil for the medical purposes or medication prescribed for the pupil by a physician.
(D)
Robbery or extortion.
(E)
Assault or battery, as defined in Sections 240 and 242 of the Penal Code, upon any school employee.
§48915 (a) (2) If the principal, or the superintendent of schools makes a determination as described in paragraph (1), he or she is encouraged to do so as quickly as possible to ensure that the pupil does not lose instructional time. NOTE/INFORMATION ONLY: A decision to expel under §48915 (a) (1) (A-E) must include additional findings of one or both of the following: §48915 (b)
Upon recommendation by the principal, superintendent of schools, or by a hearing officer or administrative panel appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of §48918, the governing board of a school district may order a pupil expelled upon finding that the pupil committed an act listed in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) or in subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of §48900. A decision to expel shall be based on a finding of one or both of the following: (1) (2)
Other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct. Due to the nature of the act, the presence of the pupil causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the pupil or others. 34
§48915 (c) The principal or superintendent of schools shall immediately suspend, pursuant to §48911, and shall recommend expulsion of a pupil that he or she determines has committed any of the following acts at school or at a school activity off school grounds: (1) Possession, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. This subdivision does not apply to an act of possessing a firearm if the pupil had obtained prior written permission to possess the firearm from a certificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal, or the designee of the principal. This subdivision applies to an act of possessing a firearm, only if the possession is verified by an employee of a school district. The act of possessing an imitation firearm, as defined in subdivision (m) of §48900, is not an offense for which suspension or expulsion is mandatory pursuant to this subdivision and subdivision (d), but it is an offense for which suspension, or expulsion pursuant to subdivision (e), may be imposed. (2)
Brandishing a knife at another person.
(3)
Unlawfully selling a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code.
(4)
Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault as defined in Subdivision (n) of §48900 or committing a sexual battery as defined in Subdivision (n) of §48900. [CWA must send out letter to parent/guardian informing the victim of his/her rights].
(5)
Possession of an explosive.
§48915 (d) The governing board of a school district shall order a pupil expelled upon finding that the pupil committed an act listed in subdivision (c), and shall refer that pupil to a program of study that meets all of the following conditions: (1)
Is appropriately prepared to accommodate pupils who exhibit discipline problems.
(2)
Is not provided at a comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or at any elementary school.
(3)
Is not housed at the school site attended by the pupil at the time of suspension.
§48915 (e) Upon recommendation by the principal or the superintendent of schools, or by a hearing officer or administrative panel appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of §48918, the governing board of a school district may order a pupil expelled upon finding that the pupil, at school or at a school activity off of school grounds violated subdivision (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), or (m) of §48900, or §48900.2, §48900.3, §48900.4 and either of the following: (1)
That other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct. 35
(2) §48915 (f)
That due to the nature of the violation, the presence of the pupil causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the pupil or others.
The governing board of a school district shall refer a pupil who has been expelled pursuant to subdivision of (b) or (e) to a program of study that meets all of the conditions specified in subdivision (d). Not with standing this subdivision, with respect to a pupil expelled pursuant to subdivision (d). Notwithstanding this subdivision, with respect to a pupil expelled pursuant to subdivision (e), if the county superintendent of schools certifies that an alternative program of study is not available at a site away from a comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or another elementary school, and the only option for placement is at another comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or at an elementary school.
§48915 (g) As used in this section, “knife” means any dirk, dagger, or other weapon with a fixed, sharpened blade fitted primarily for stabbing, a weapon with a blade fitted primarily for stabbing, a weapon with a blade longer than 3 ½ inches, a folding knife with a blade that locks into place, or a razor with a blade that locks into place, or a razor with an unguarded blade. §48915 (h)
As used in this section, the term “explosive” means “destructive device” as described in Section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
§48916 (a)
An expulsion order shall remain in effect until the governing board, in the manner prescribed in tis article, orders the readmission of a pupil. At the time an expulsion of a pupil is ordered for an act other than those described in subdivision (c) §48915, the governing board shall set a date, not later than the last day of the semester following the semester in which the expulsion occurred, when the pupil shall be reviewed for readmission to a school maintained by the district or to the school the pupil last attended. For a pupil who has been expelled pursuant to subdivision (c) of §48915, the governing board shall set a date of one year from the date the expulsion occurred, when the pupil shall be reviewed for readmission to a school maintained by the district, except that the governing board may set an earlier date for readmission on a case-by-case basis.
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EXPULSION PROCESS The student shall be entitled to a due process hearing to determine whether a recommendation for expulsion should be made to the Board of Trustees. An Administrative Hearing Panel shall convene within 30 school days of the date the superintendent, principal or the principal’s designee determines that the student has committed any of the acts enumerated in Education Code Section 48900, 48900.2, 48900.3, 48900.4, 48915 and/or 48916. The adopted rules and regulations shall require that the student shall be entitled to at least one postponement. Thereafter, any additional postponement may be granted at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. The Superintendent, or the superintendent’s designee, in writing may extend the suspension until such time as the Board of Trustees renders a decision in the action. However, an extension may be granted only if the superintendent, or the superintendent’s designee, has determined, following a meeting in which the student and the student’s parents/guardian are invited to participate, that the presence of the student at the school or in a alternative school placement would cause a danger to persons or property or a threat of disrupting the instructional process. Written notice of the hearing shall be forwarded to the student and the parent/guardian at least ten calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. A parent may waive this ten-day requirement. The notice shall include: the date and place of the hearing; a statement of the specific facts and charges upon which the proposed expulsion is based; a copy of disciplinary rules of the district which relate to the alleged violation; and the opportunity for the student and the student’s parent/guardian to appear in person, or employ and be represented by counsel, to inspect and obtain copies of all documents to be used at the hearing, confront and question all witnesses who testify at the hearing, to question all other evidence presented, and to present oral and documentary evidence on the student’s behalf, including witnesses. An administrative panel shall conduct a hearing to consider the recommendation of a student in a session closed to the public. Within three days following the hearing, the administrative panel shall determine whether to recommend the expulsion of the student to the Board of Trustees. This recommendation will be forwarded to the student and parent/guardian. The Board of Trustees shall conduct a hearing in private, unless the student requests in writing at least five days prior to the date of the hearing that the hearing be conducted at a public meeting. Regardless of whether the expulsion hearing is conducted in a closed or public session, the Board of Trustees may meet in closed session for the purpose of deliberating and determining if the student should be expelled. If the student and the student’s parent/guardian are not in agreement with the recommendations, or wish to make other comments, they will be given an opportunity to do so. A decision of the Board of Trustees whether or not to expel a student shall be made within ten school days following the conclusion of the hearing. An appeal of the Board of Trustees may be made to the Board of Education of San Joaquin, Office of Superintendent of Schools. Such an appeal must be presented to the County Superintendent of Education within thirty (30) days following the Board of Trustee’s decision.
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