2017-2018 Student Handbook

66 Pages·2017·1.48 MB·English

by  Grace E Merritt

2017 - 2018
Student Parent Handbook
Jefferson School District
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academic Recognition . . . . . . . . . 17
Administration of Medication . . . . . . . . 15
Animals at School . . . . . . . . . 20
Attendance & Truancy . . . . . . . . . 15
Basic School Rules . . . . . . . . . 23
Bell Schedules . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bicycles/Scooters/Roller Blades/Skateboards . . . . . . 20
Bussing . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Child Abuse Reporting Guidelines . . . . . . . 60
Class Socials . . . . . . . . . . 19
Community Resources . . . . . . . . . 13
Disaster Procedures/Safety Plan . . . . . . . . 21
Discipline Philosophy and Principles . . . . . . . 23
Dress Code Guidelines . . . . . . . . . 24
Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures . . . . . . . 20
Emergency Information Form . . . . . . . . 14
Field Trips . . . . . . . . . . 17
Foggy Days . . . . . . . . . . 17
Gang Prevention and Intervention. . . . . . . . 26
Google Apps for Education Letter/Form. . . . . . . 56
Grading Policy & Graduation Standards . . . . . . 14
Homework Policy . . . . . . . . . 16
Independent Study . . . . . . . . . 16
Instructional Calendar & Minimum Days . . . . . . . 4
Jefferson District Vision, Mission Statement and Core Values . . . . 2
Library Procedures . . . . . . . . . 19
Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lunch and Breakfast Program . . . . . . . . 18
Make-up Work for Children Out Ill . . . . . . . 16
Messages for Students . . . . . . . . . 19
Newsletters . . . . . . . . . . 17
Nutrition Break . . . . . . . . . 18
Office Telephone . . . . . . . . . 19
Parents Notices of Rights and Responsibilities. . . . . . . 33
Parents' Clubs . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . 18
Photography/Video Release . . . . . . . . 55
Rainy Days . . . . . . . . . . 17
Release of Students During the School Day . . . . . . 16
Reporting to Parents . . . . . . . . . 17
Right of Appeal and Due Process . . . . . . . . 31
School Site Councils . . . . . . . . . 20
Science Camp - Outdoor Education . . . . . . . 18
Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . . 3
Student Acceptable Use Policy & Computer Use Agreement . . . . 63
Student Accident Insurance . . . . . . . . 15
Student Placement Procedures . . . . . . . . 14
Student Wellness Policy . . . . . . . . . 18
Suspension and Expulsion . . . . . . . . 27
Tardiness . . . . . . . . . . 16
Textbook Procedures . . . . . . . . . 19
Transfers to Another School . . . . . . . . 16
Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Walking to School . . . . . . . . . 24

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VISION

The Jefferson School District will deliver a quality education, providing the academic
foundation for students to become lifelong learners as well as moral, ethical and compassionate
people. A partnership of staff, students, parents and the community will prepare students to be
engaged, responsible citizens and productive members of our global community.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Jefferson School District is to provide a safe, equitable, engaging and
rewarding environment where students, teachers and parents partner in student programs that
emphasize academics, physical fitness and the arts. The result of this effort is to challenge students
to be lifelong learners that are positive and productive citizens, prepared for life beyond Jefferson
School District who themselves care about education.

CORE VALUES

 We believe our impact on today’s student affects tomorrow’s society.
 We believe the best interest of students should come first in our decision making as a district.
 We believe in setting and supporting high expectations for learning and challenging students to
achieve their ultimate success.
 We believe in personal accountability.
 We believe we should provide an education that is well rounded in both academics and extra-
curricular options for students, parents and teachers to engage.
 We believe in planning for the future without forgetting the past.
 We believe the best education is provided with a fully participating community.
 We believe in creating a desirable work place where people are valued, respected and
challenged.
 We believe we are responsible to ensure a safe environment for our students, staff and
families.

Board adopted – April 3, 2012
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JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1219 Whispering Wind Drive Pete Carlson [email protected]
Tracy, CA 95377 Brian Jackman [email protected]
[phone] Phil Raya [email protected]
www.jeffersonschooldistrict.com Dan Wells [email protected]
Debbie Wingo [email protected]

The Jefferson School District Board of Trustees is the primary policy making body for the district. Board meetings are held on the
second Tuesday of each month (some exceptions) with open session scheduled for 6:30 P.M. Meetings are held at 1219 Whispering
Wind Drive in the district Board Room. Board meetings are open to the public.

District Staff
James Bridges, Ed.D. Superintendent [email protected]
Mindy Maxedon Chief Business Official [email protected]
Nancie Castro Director of Human Resources [email protected]
Angelica Thomas Director of Special Education [email protected]
Sarah Steen Curriculum Coordinator [email protected]
Celli Coeville Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent [email protected]
Rhonda Saia Receptionist/Substitute Teacher Coordinator [email protected]
Vicky Ochoa Human Resources Specialist [email protected]
Rianna Hassna Business Services Specialist [email protected].
Jayme Robertson Business Services Specialist [email protected]
Vacant School Informations Systems Specialist
Nick Watson Information Technology Coordinator [email protected]
Deana Hugen Business Services Specialist [email protected]
Carol Miller Secretary of Curriculum and Instruction [email protected]
Janice Cook Administrative Assistant-Special Education [email protected]
Shaundra Minaudo Psychologist [email protected]
Jennifer Belcher Psychologist [email protected]
Cristina Cortes Psychologist [email protected]
Lani Martin Language/Speech/Hearing [email protected]
Len Cole Language/Speech/Hearing [email protected]
Lindsay Bernabe Language/Speech/Hearing [email protected]
Tina Coverdale District Nurse [email protected]
Debbi Rogers Food Service Director [email protected]
Noelle Magill Food Service Department Clerk [email protected]
Sam Hagler Director of Maintenance Operations & Transportation [email protected]
Steve Anzo Mechanic
Silvia Carranza Bus Driver
Becky Duncan Bus Driver

JEFFERSON SCHOOL ANTHONY C. TRAINA SCHOOL
7500 West Linne Road 4256 Windsong Drive
Tracy, CA 95304 Tracy, CA 95377
[phone] phone [phone] phone
[phone] fax [phone] fax
Principal Alyssa Wooten Principal Ken Silman
Vice Principal Tessa Bunch

MONTICELLO SCHOOL TOM HAWKINS SCHOOL
1001 Cambridge Place 475 Darlene Lane
Tracy, CA 95377 Tracy, CA 95377
[phone] phone [phone] phone
[phone] fax [phone] fax
Principal Emily Stroup Principal Christina Orsi
Vice Principal Fiona Bessette

For school staff information, please refer to the school website or contact your school office.

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JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2017-2018 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
August 2017
Tuesday, 8/8 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, Minimum Day – 1:30 PM Release
Wednesday, 8/9 Jefferson and Hawkins (TK-4) Back to School Nights
Thursday, 8/10 Hawkins (5-8), Monticello, and Traina Back to School Nights
Monday, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

September 2017
Monday, 9/4 Labor Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
Monday, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

October 2017
Monday, 10/23 Parent Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday-Friday, 10/24 – 10/27 Minimum Days – 2:00 PM Release
Monday, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

November 2017
Friday, 11/3 End of First Trimester
Friday, 11/10 Veterans' Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Monday-Friday, 11/20-11/24 Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Monday, 11/6, 11/13, 11/27 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

December 2017
Wed, 12/13 Monticello & Traina Winter Programs
Thursday, 12/14 Monticello & Traina Winter Programs
Monday, 12/18 Jefferson & Hawkins Winter Programs
Tuesday, 12/19 Hawkins Winter Program
Wednesday, 12/20 – Friday, 1/5 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Monday, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

January 2018
Monday, 1/8 School Resumes
Monday, 1/15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Monday, 1/8, 1/22, 1/29 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

February 2018
Monday, 2/12 Lincoln's Birthday Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Monday, 2/19 Presidents’ Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Friday, 2/23 End of Second Trimester
Monday, 2/5, 2/26 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

March 2018
Friday, March 2 Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 3/29 Jefferson, Hawkins and Traina Open House
Friday, 3/30 Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
Monday, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

April 2018
Friday, 3/30 – Friday, 4/6 Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
Monday, 4/9 School Resumes
Wednesday, 4/11 Monticello Open House
Monday, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

May 2018
Monday, 5/28 Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 5/30 Last Day of School. Minimum Day – 1:30 PM Release
Wednesday, 5/30 Traina, Hawkins and Jefferson School Graduation Ceremonies
Monday, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 Minimum Days – 1:30 PM Release

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2017 - 2018 BELL SCHEDULES

Jefferson School
Daily Schedule
5th & 6th Grade

Regular Days Minimum Day

Period Begin End Period Begin End
1 8:15 AM 9:05 AM 1 8:15 AM 8:53 AM

passing 9:05 AM 9:08 AM passing 8:53 AM 8:56 AM

2 9:08 AM 9:55 AM 2 8:56 AM 9:30 AM

break 9:55 AM 10:05 AM passing 9:30 AM 9:33 AM

passing 10:05 AM 10:08 AM 3 9:33 AM 10:07 AM

3 10:08 AM 10:55 AM break 10:07 AM 10:17 AM

passing 10:55 AM 10:58 AM passing 10:17 AM 10:20 AM

4 10:58 AM 11:45 AM 4 10:20 AM 10:54 AM

lunch 11:45 AM 12:30 PM passing 10:54 AM 10:57 AM

passing 12:30 PM 12:33 PM 5 10:57 AM 11:31 AM

5 12:33 PM 1:20 PM passing 11:31 AM 11:34 AM
passing 1:20 PM 1:23 PM 6 11:34 AM 12:08 PM

6 1:23 PM 2:10 PM lunch 12:08 PM 12:53 PM

passing 2:10 PM 2:13 PM passing 12:53 PM 12:56 PM

7 2:13 PM 3:00 PM 7 12:56 PM 1:30 PM

Confe rence Sche dule Ral ly Schedul e

Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 8:59 AM 1 8:15 AM 8:54 AM

passing 8:59 AM 9:02 AM passing 8:54 AM 8:57 AM

2 9:02 AM 9:40 AM 2 8:57 AM 9:35 AM

break 9:40 AM 9:50 AM break 9:35 AM 9:45 AM

passing 9:50 AM 9:53 AM passing 9:45 AM 9:48 AM

3 9:53 AM 10:31 AM 3 9:48 AM 10:26 AM

passing 10:31 AM 10:34 AM passing 10:26 AM 10:29 AM

4 10:34 AM 11:12 AM 4 10:29 AM 11:07 AM

passing 11:12 AM 11:15 AM passing 11:07 AM 11:10 AM

5 11:15 AM 11:53 AM 5 11:10 AM 11:48 AM

lunch 11:53 AM 12:38 PM lunch 11:48 AM 12:33 PM

passing 12:38 PM 12:41 PM passing 12:33 PM 12:36 PM

6 12:41 PM 1:19 PM 6 12:36 PM 1:14 PM

passing 1:19 PM 1:22 PM passing 1:14 PM 1:17 PM

7 1:22 PM 2:00 PM 7 1:17 PM 1:55 PM

passing 1:55 PM 2:00 PM

rally 2:00 PM 3:00 PM

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2017 - 2018 BELL SCHEDULES

Jefferson School
Daily Schedule
7th & 8th Grade

Regular Days Minimum Day

Period Begin End Period Begin End
1 8:15 AM 9:05 AM 1 8:15 AM 8:53 AM

passing 9:05 AM 9:08 AM passing 8:53 AM 8:56 AM

2 9:08 AM 9:55 AM 2 8:56 AM 9:30 AM

passing 9:55 AM 9:58 AM passing 9:30 AM 9:33 AM

3 9:58 AM 10:45 AM 3 9:33 AM 10:07 AM

break 10:45 AM 10:55 AM passing 10:07 AM 10:10 AM

passing 10:55 AM 10:58 AM 4 10:10 AM 10:44 AM

4 10:58 AM 11:45 AM break 10:44 AM 10:54 AM

passing 11:45 AM 11:48 AM passing 10:54 AM 10:57 AM

5 11:48 AM 12:35 PM 5 10:57 AM 11:31 AM

lunch 12:35 PM 1:20 PM passing 11:31 AM 11:34 AM
passing 1:20 PM 1:23 PM 6 11:34 AM 12:08 PM
6 1:23 PM 2:10 PM passing 12:08 PM 12:11 PM
passing 2:10 PM 2:13 PM 7 12:11 PM 12:45 PM

7 2:13 PM 3:00 PM lunch 12:45 PM 1:30 PM

Conf erence Sch edule Ra lly Schedul e

Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 8:59 AM 1 8:15 AM 8:54 AM

passing 8:59 AM 9:02 AM passing 8:54 AM 8:57 AM

2 9:02 AM 9:40 AM 2 8:57 AM 9:35 AM

passing 9:40 AM 9:43 AM passing 9:35 AM 9:38 AM

3 9:43 AM 10:21 AM 3 9:38 AM 10:16 AM

break 10:21 AM 10:31 AM break 10:16 AM 10:26 AM

passing 10:31 AM 10:34 AM passing 10:26 AM 10:29 AM

4 10:34 AM 11:12 AM 4 10:29 AM 11:07 AM

passing 11:12 AM 11:15 AM passing 11:07 AM 11:10 AM

5 11:15 AM 11:53 AM 5 11:10 AM 11:48 AM

passing 11:53 AM 11:56 AM passing 11:48 AM 11:51 AM

6 11:56 AM 12:34 PM 6 11:51 AM 12:29 PM

lunch 12:34 PM 1:19 PM lunch 12:29 PM 1:14 PM

passing 1:19 PM 1:22 PM passing 1:14 PM 1:17 PM

7 1:22 PM 2:00 PM 7 1:17 PM 1:55 PM

passing 1:55 PM 2:00 PM

rally 2:00 PM 3:00 PM

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2017 - 2018 BELL SCHEDULES

Monticello School
REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE

Transitional Kindergarten Kindergarten

Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 9:50 AM 1 8:15 AM 9:50 AM

recess 9:50 AM 10:04 AM recess 9:50 AM 10:04 AM

2 10:04 AM 11:00 AM 2 10:04 AM 11:20 AM

lunch 11:00 AM 11:22 AM lunch 11:20 AM 11:42 AM

recess 11:22 AM 11:45 PM recess 11:42 AM 12:05 PM

3 11:45 PM 2:00 PM 3 12:05 PM 2:00 PM

1st Grade 2nd Grade

Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 9:50 AM 1 8:15 AM 9:50 AM

recess 9:50 AM 10:04 AM recess 9:50 AM 10:04 AM

2 10:04 AM 11:15 AM 2 10:04 AM 11:30 AM

lunch 11:15 AM 12:00 PM lunch 11:30 AM 12:15 PM

3 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 3 12:15 PM 2:00 PM

3rd Grade 4th Grade

Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 10:09 AM 1 8:15 AM 10:09 AM

recess 10:09 AM 10:23 AM recess 10:09 AM 10:23 AM

2 10:23 AM 11:45 AM 2 10:23 AM 12:00 PM

lunch 11:45 AM 12:30 PM lunch 12:00 PM 12:45 PM

3 12:30 PM 2:00 PM 3 12:45 PM 3:00 PM

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2017 - 2018 BELL SCHEDULES

Monticello School
Minimum Day Schedule

Transitional Kindergarten - Min. Day Kindergarten - Min. Day

Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 9:50 AM 1 8:15 AM 9:50 AM

recess 9:50 AM 10:04 AM recess 9:50 AM 10:04 AM

2 10:04 AM 11:00 AM 2 10:04 AM 11:20 AM

lunch 11:00 AM 11:22 AM lunch 11:20 AM 11:42 AM

recess 11:22 AM 11:45 PM recess 11:42 AM 12:05 PM
3 11:45 PM 1:30 PM 3 12:05 PM 1:30 PM

1st Grade - Min. Day 2nd Grade - Min. Day

Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 9:50 AM 1 8:15 AM 9:50 AM

recess 9:50 AM 10:04 AM recess 9:50 AM 10:04 AM

2 10:04 AM 11:15 AM 2 10:04 AM 11:30 AM

lunch 11:15 AM 12:00 PM lunch 11:30 AM 12:15 PM

3 12:00 PM 1:30 PM 3 12:15 PM 1:30 PM

3rd Grade - Min. Day 4th Grade - Min. Day

Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 10:09 AM 1 8:15 AM 10:09 AM

recess 10:09 AM 10:23 AM recess 10:09 AM 10:23 AM

2 10:23 AM 11:45 AM 2 10:23 AM 12:14 PM

lunch 11:45 AM 12:30 PM lunch 12:14 PM 12:59 PM

3 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 3 12:59 PM 1:30 PM

4th Grade - Conference Days

Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 10:00 AM

recess 10:00 AM 10:14 AM

2 10:14 AM 12:00 PM

lunch 12:00 PM 12:45 PM

3 12:45 PM 2:00 PM

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2017 - 2018 BELL SCHEDULES

Tom Hawkins School
REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE

*First period contains additional time for announcements and lunch count.

TK/ Kindergarten A 2nd Grade 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade

Period Begin End Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 9:30 AM 1 8:15 AM 9:35 AM 1 8:15 AM 9:05 AM

recess 9:30 AM 9:45 AM recess 9:35 AM 9:48 AM passing 9:05 AM 9:08 AM

2 9:45 AM 11:20 AM 2 9:48 AM 11:35 AM 2 9:08 AM 9:55 AM

lunch 11:20 AM 11:40 AM lunch 11:35 AM 12:20 PM passing 9:55 AM 9:58 AM

recess 11:40 AM 12:05 PM 3 12:20 PM 2:00 PM 3 9:58 AM 10:45 AM

3 12:05 PM 2:00 PM break 10:45 AM 10:55 AM

passing 10:55 AM 10:58 AM

TK/Kindergarten B 3rd Grade 4 10:58 AM 11:45 AM

Period Begin End Period Begin End passing 11:45 AM 11:48 AM

1 8:15 AM 9:45 AM 1 8:15 AM 9:55 AM 5 11:48 AM 12:35 PM

recess 9:45 AM 10:00 AM recess 9:55 AM 10:08 AM lunch 12:35 PM 1:20 PM

2 10:00 AM 11:20 AM 2 10:08 AM 11:55 AM passing 1:20 PM 1:23 PM

lunch 11:20 AM 11:40 AM lunch 11:55 AM 12:40 PM 6 1:23 PM 2:10 PM

recess 11:40 AM 12:05 PM 3 12:40 PM 2:00 PM passing 2:10 PM 2:13 PM

3 12:05 PM 2:00 PM 7 2:13 PM 3:00 PM

1st Grade 4th Grade

Period Begin End Period Begin End

1 8:15 AM 9:35 AM 1 8:15 AM 9:55 AM

recess 9:35 AM 9:48 AM recess 9:55 AM 10:08 AM

2 9:48 AM 11:35 AM 2 10:08 AM 11:55 AM

lunch 11:35 AM 12:20 PM lunch 11:55 AM 12:40 PM

3 12:20 PM 2:00 PM 3 12:40 PM 3:00 PM

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