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FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

FAMILY HANDBOOK 2016-17

Welcome to Franklin Elementary …

Message from the Principal Dear Franklin Families:

4011 HOOD-FRANKLIN ELK GROVE, CA 95757 (916) 684-6518

Welcome to Franklin Elementary School, Home of the Pioneers. We are looking forward to partnering with you during the 2016-2017 school year. We are confident that this will be an outstanding year for all our students, and we welcome the challenge to continue to ensure that all students will become lifelong learners and reach their full potential. Franklin Elementary School prides itself on preparing students for a successful academic career in middle school, high school and postsecondary. The new school year promises to be exciting and challenging for us all. We are pleased to announce that we will be implementing our new English Language Arts curriculum, California Wonders. Our Fifth Grade Teaching Team piloted the materials last school year and were impressed with the alignment to Common Core, the rigor of the instructional resources, and the assessments in each of the units. Last spring, our students participated in the online “Smarter Balanced” (SBAC) assessment which is much more rigorous than the previous California Standards Test (CST), and although we don’t have official scores yet, we are pleased with initial results of students’ academic achievement as measured by the Smarter Balanced exam. Thirty percent of our students are English learners and our goal is for all of them to make one year of language growth as well as be redesignated as English proficient within five years time. We continue to be an impacted school with our registrations exceeding our available classroom space, and are working together with our community to facilitate a safe, efficient arrival and dismissal within our campus’s constraints. We also have two new regular classroom teachers on campus who come to us with a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills, a new Computer Resource teacher who is excited to be a Franklin Pioneer, an additional half-time RSP teacher to support the existing Learning Center staff and our students, a new school secretary, and a new librarian. We will have a new Vice-Principal, and a new Preschool Teacher as well! As Pioneers, we look forward to embracing these challenges and serving our community this coming school year as we have been doing for the past 157 years! We, at Franklin, are fortunate to have many community partnerships. I would encourage all families to find a way to connect with one of our many partners (see page 5 of this handbook) so we can continue to provide the same high level of enrichment for our students. You are your child’s first teacher and will always be the most important part of his/her education. We look forward to partnering with you throughout the year. This handbook includes a great deal of information regarding our school. Please take time to read and discuss the information in this handbook. Refer to it as questions arise. A copy of the school handbook will also be included on our school website. After reading and discussing the handbook, please sign the verification form (back page) and return it to your child’s teacher. Our teachers will ask all children to review the handbook with their family and send in the appropriate verification form. Sincerely, Sheila Caruthers

Inside this handbook:

Welcome, Staff Roster 1-2

Calendar, Schedules, Procedures & Policies 3-4

Health & Medical, Community, Curriculum 5-6

Programs & Services, Student Recognition

& Behavior 7-9

EGUSD Policies 9-13

Family Handbook Receipt Verification 14

Mission Statement of Franklin Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School is dedicated to developing respectful and responsible citizens who seek to make

positive contributions to our diverse society. We resolve to accomplish this by:

Maintaining a safe and supportive learningenvironment for everyone,

Developing life-long, independent learners andthinkers, and

Sustaining a strong and lasting sense of community and character through communication and

collaboration with families.

FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2016-17

Administration & Office Team Sheila Caruthers Principal TBD Vice Principal Lesley Valim Secretary Kim Moore School Office Assistant Lorraine Otani School Office Assistant

Teaching Teams

PRESCHOOL & TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN TBD Preschool Tammi Williams TK

KINDERGARTEN Erin Caton/Stacy Bruggeman AM Kinder Amanda Martin PM Kinder Tanille Mendenhall AM Kinder Diane Shirey PM Kinder

FIRST GRADE Patty King Donna Lee Kim O’Hair Diana Seymour

SECOND GRADE Jody Brown Annette Lyman Camila McFarland Kimberly McIntire

THIRD GRADE Karen Hausmann Lotty Chaves Kanemoto (3/4) Deb Patching Marcelina Torrence JoAnn Woods

FOURTH GRADE Norma Alston Sherri Arruda Lotty Chaves Kanemoto (3/4) Jennifer Levario Laura McFarland FIFTH GRADE SIXTH GRADE Mike Bradley Natalie Ellison Brenda Bridges Heidi Emerson Jean DeLuca Joe Fossum Kathi Hutto Natalia Muraoka

Yard Supervisor Team Rachel Cantor Estela Quesada Dan Martin Chris Lloyd Michelle Machado Martina Duarte

Intervention & Support Team Marena Rankin RSP Rebecca Popham RSP Casey Quilao Psychologist Drew Seeley Speech Therapist Kristin Paige Nurse Cindy Ahnin Counselor Elsa Eliason Bilingual Teaching Associate Mariana Castro Migrant Ed Family Support

Librarian Computers

Lori Hebenstreit Katheryn Wood

Custodial Team Cafeteria Team

Doug Sefing Kavita Lal Yanhong Li Diana Ortiz

PTA Board Members Kristi Jimenez President Kate Hardesty Vice-President Tiffany Muesling Secretary

Goretti Duarte Treasurer Karla Canant Parliamentarian

Viri Partida Historian

Lesley Valim Auditor Karen Vail Leisure Activity Coordinator Stephanie Kneppel & Darla DaSilva Hospitality

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Event Coordinators Boots ‘n Bling Goretti Duarte & Kate Hardesty

Harvest Festival Kristi Jimenez

Winter Family Fun Night Holiday Gift Shop

Viri Partida Kristi Jimenez

Staff Appreciation and Movie Nights

Karen Vail

Bingo Viri Partida & Karla Canant Spirit Wear Goretti Duarte Box Tops Lesley Valim Head Art Docent Kristi Jimenez Raffle Coordinator and Dinner Nights Out

Denise Forkey


2016-2017 Year at a Glance

August 9 Back to School Night 1st – 6th Grades @ 6:00 pm

August 10 Back to School Night TK & Kinder @ 5:00 pm & 5:30 pm

August 11 First Day of School

August 12 Back to School Coffee Social @ 8:15 am (PTA Sponsored)

September 5 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

September 22 Picture Day

October 21 Harvest Festival

October 24 – 28 Red Ribbon Week

November 1 Picture Retakes; K-6 Minimum Day Report Card Prep

November 9 Bring Your Parent to Lunch; Book Fair Begins

November 11 NO SCHOOL – Veterans’ Day Observance

November 10 – November 18 1st-6th Grade Minimum Days for Parent Conferences

November 18 Scholars’ Breakfast/Awards Assemblies

November 21-25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

December 9 Winter Family Fun Night

December 16 K-6 Minimum Day

December 19 – January 2 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

January 3 Teachers’ Preservice Day – No School for Students

January 3 – 6 Science Camp 6th Grade to Sly Park

January 16 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day

February 13 NO SCHOOL - Lincoln's Birthday

February 20 NO SCHOOL – Washington's Birthday

February 24 K-6 Minimum Day Report Card Prep

March 7 – March 10 1st-6th Grade Minimum Days for Parent Conferences March 10 Scholars’ Breakfast/Awards Assemblies

April 6 Open House 5:00 – 7:30 pm

April 10 - 14 NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

May 25 Scholar’s Breakfast/Awards Assemblies

May 26 Last Day of School/PTA Aloha BBQ/K-6 Minimum Day

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Wednesday (EOW)

K-6 Report Card Minimum Day

1st-6th Grade Conferences

Minimum Day

TK 7:55am – 11:15am 7:55am – 11:15am 7:55am – 11:15am 7:55am – 11:15am

AM Kinder 7:50am – 11:10am 7:50am – 11:10am 7:50am – 11:10am 7:50am – 11:10am

PM Kinder 10:55am – 2:15pm 10:55am – 2:15pm 7:50am – 11:10am 10:55am – 2:15pm

1st – 6th Grades 8:00am – 2:20pm 8:00am – 1:30pm 8:00am – 12:30pm 8:00am – 12:30pm

School Schedules


SCHOOL PROCEDURES & POLICIES SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS The Franklin Elementary School office is open Monday—Friday from 7:35 am—4:00 pm. Student supervision begins at 7:35 am where students may enter the campus and line-up near their classrooms or go to the cafeteria for breakfast.

PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION We value our parents and want to communicate with you as much as necessary. Our first priority, however, is to see that student learning is not interrupted during the day. If you wish to speak to your child’s teacher, please email, send a note with your child, or leave a message with the office staff and the teacher will make contact with you as soon as possible. If you would like homework for your absent child, please call the office. Homework is usually available to pick up after 3:00 pm.

VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS We welcome and encourage parents to visit and volunteer in their children’s classrooms. All visitors and volunteers must, however, make prior arrangements with the teacher. When you arrive, please check in at the office where you will receive a visitor badge. We also ask that you notify the teacher at least 24 hours in advance if you intend to provide an edible treat for a birthday celebration in case alternative arrangements need to be arranged for a classmate with dietary restrictions.

EMERGENCY FORMS After completing and returning emergency forms to the school, please notify the school immediately when there is a change of address or telephone number.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH Breakfast is served from 7:35 am—7:50 am and costs $1.75. The cost for lunch is $2.75. Meal applications must be submitted each year to qualify for “free or reduced” lunch. You may set up a student account at:

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ATTENDANCE We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances. But, we also know that when students miss school—regardless of the reason—it can cause them to fall behind academically. Vacations during the regular school year are discouraged and teachers are not required to provide assignments or assessments for students with unexcused absences. Additionally, if your child misses ten consecutive days of school for unexcused reasons, s/he may be disenrolled. Children chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade, and by 6th grade, chronic absence is a predictor for dropping out of school. Tardies and absences slow down instruction for all students. If an absence is necessary, please call, email, or send a note with your child including the date and reason for the absence. Students will be marked tardy if they are not in their classrooms by 8:00 am.

To report an absence, call: (916) 684-6518

or email: [email protected]

TRAFFIC & PARKING Traffic flow and existing parking are challenges we face at Franklin Elementary. We strongly encourage families to utilize bus transportation or car pool to avoid the long line of cars waiting to enter campus before school and around dismissal time. Safety is our number one concern and it requires patience and common sense on everyone’s part. Do not park in handicapped spots without a placard. Children may only cross the crosswalk with an

adult during dismissal, or with a crossing guard during arrival.

Please do not EVER allow your child to cross

lanes to be dropped off or picked up. When picking your child up, please drive forward to

the gate near the office. Please do not park or wait along the yellow loading

zone prior to the 2:20 pm dismissal. Please do not park anywhere along Hood-Franklin

Road for your safety and the safety of your children.

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HEALTH & MEDICAL INFORMATION

HEAD LICE POLICY Head lice are tiny bugs that live on the hair and scalp. They are transmitted from one person to another by direct contact or on shared combs, hair brushes, hats, etc. They can also be acquired from upholstered furniture, clothing and bedding. Head lice cannot hop or jump. If your child is found to have head lice: Parents will be notified and child will be

sent home. Parents will receive a letter

explaining treatment and care. The child will be allowed to return to

school if and when the child is free of live lice.

The child may not return to class until having first been cleared by the office.

Our district’s head lice policy/procedure is in line with evidence based practice and is based on the recommendation from the CDC, Sac County Public Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, and National Association of Nurses.

HEALTH AND NURSING SERVICES The nursing services at Franklin are administered by a qualified school nurse, Ms. Paige, once a week. The following services are provided: vision and hearing screening, updating medical information, keeping appropriate records for students, providing nutritional and dental health education, and acting as a resource for our staff and parents.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND HEALTH EXAMS Immunizations are required by law and will be verified at the time of registration. A TDaP booster after the seventh birthday is required for entry to middle school. For first grade entry, all families must provide the district with written evidence of physical examination completed no sooner than 18 months prior to first grade entry but no later than 3 months after first grade entry. The law also now requires that children have an oral health assessment by May 31 in kindergarten or first grade—whichever is their first year of public school.

MEDICATION Any student who is required to take, during the regular school day, medication (either prescription or non-prescription) must have an updated “Administration of Medication by School Personnel” form on file in the office. All student medication must be in the original container, clearly labeled with the student’s name and will be kept securely locked in the nurse’s office. Students may not carry medication on their person; exceptions require physician, parent and principal authorization.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COMMITTEE The ELAC meets once every trimester to discuss educational issues relative to students who are English learners (ELs). During those meetings, students are recognized for their language growth, performance on standardized tests, and redesignation as English proficient. Translators are available during these meetings. We welcome all parents to attend.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL The primary role of the SSC is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our school’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The council is composed of staff members and parents who serve two year terms. Meetings are held throughout the year.

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Our PTA is a vital part of Franklin Elementary and continues to provide opportunities to build connections among families, socialize at sponsored events, and fundraise at school activities to enrich the lives of students and families. Please see the list of board members at the beginning of the handbook, and browse their website which is linked to Franklin’s own website.


CURRICULUM

TEXTBOOKS Students will be issued textbooks for those content areas which the district has adopted texts. Your child is individually responsible for these books for the school year. If a book is lost or damaged, you will be billed for the partial or full price of the book depending on the condition of the book when it was issued. In order to ensure that our textbooks stay in good condition, it is recommended that all non-consumable texts should be covered during the first week of school.

LANGUAGE ARTS California Wonders is the newly adopted ELA program in the Elk Grove Unified School District which integrates reading, writing, spelling, listening, and speaking. Classroom teachers also use social studies and science textbooks, short stories, poetry, plays, essays, biographies and novels to help all students achieve grade level Common Core Standards. The “ConnectEd” website linked to California Wonders is helpful to both parents and students: https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do MATHEMATICS In EGUSD K-6 classrooms, teachers will be implementing Common Core Standards using Go Math curriculum. The Go Math materials are teacher, parent, and student “friendly” and the “Think Central” website linked to Go Math is helpful to both parents and students: https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do?orgID=00103092 SCIENCE Our adopted standards-based science curriculum is California Science (K-5) and Earth Science (6th). As we implement CCSS, this curriculum will provide students more opportunities to read and understand informational text. State science standards are assessed annually as part of 5th grade CAASPP testing.

SOCIAL SCIENCE In EGUSD K-6 classrooms, the social science program is standards-based with an emphasis on both subject content and historical and social science analysis skills. Both the K-5 and 6th grade curriculum contains strategies for writing, note-taking, critical thinking, vocabulary development, and building success in comprehending expository text. These materials will also be used for instruction in the CCSS ELA.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students in grades 1-6 will receive 100 minutes per week of physical education. For students to be excused from PE activities, a note from the parent or doctor detailing limitations as well as what the student can participate in is required. 5th grade students will participate in a state-required Physical Fitness Test in the spring.

GRADE LEVEL CCSS

PARENT ROADMAPS: http://www.cgcs.org

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Our students receive weekly instruction in computer-related skills which adhere to the EGUSD technology standards. The goal is for all students to have a minimum competency in basic operations and concepts, understand social, ethical, and human issues related to technology, and be able to use productivity tools. FIELD TRIPS Field trips are planned to coordinate with and enhance our curriculum. Only district-approved transportation will be used for trips. If behavior problems develop with a child, the parent will be asked to accompany their child on a trip, otherwise, the student may have to remain at school. If, for any reason, a scheduled field trip does not have the sufficient number of chaperones, the field trip may be canceled. Students must return correctly completed forms by the deadlines.

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS & SERVICES LIBRARY Franklin Elementary has a well-stocked library containing hundreds of fiction, nonfiction and reference books. We also offer two Scholastic Book Fairs (fall and spring) for families and teachers. Profits from the book fairs supplementally fund our library program.

LEARNING CENTER Our LRC supports our students with special needs with both “push-in” and “pull-out” services based on their individualized educational plans (IEPs). Additionally, our LRC staff provides expertise to classroom teachers and administration regarding research-based strategies for teaching all students.

STUDENT STUDY TEAM & 504 TEAM These teams are effective resources with the purpose of supporting students. The teams meet at the request of the parent/ guardian or classroom teacher, and are often composed of the parents/guardians, classroom teacher, administrator, and sometimes our RSP teacher, school psychologist, counselor, nurse, and speech/language therapist. The team meets to study, discuss, and decide about appropriate interventions for: Students with possible learning difficulties, Students who have or may need a 504, Students in need of behavior supports, Students who have been recommended

for retention or acceleration, and Students who have been recommended

for acceleration beyond their grade level.

EXTENDED DAY OPPORTUNITIES Our Garden Club is coordinated and

supervised by our classroom teachers and parent/community volunteers. Permission forms completed by parents/guardians need to be on file for students to participate in this after school club.

Our Robotics Club and Mathletes are coordinated and supervised by our teaching staff with assistance from parent volunteers. These clubs have been designed as enrichment opportunities for GATE/accelerated students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES cont’d Our ASES (After School Safety & Enrichment

for Students) after-school program is currently run by Target Excellence, and the coordinator is Christopher Lloyd. Target Excellence operates from 2:20 pm—6:00 pm Monday-Friday and provides academic support and enrichment opportunities to students in grades 1-6. Registration forms are available in the office. There is no cost to our families for this program.

Our Runnin’ for Rhett Club is coordinated and supervised by our classroom teachers and parent/community volunteers. Permission forms completed by parents/ guardians need to be on file for students to participate in this after school club. Typically these students participate in the“Runnin’ for Rhett” mini-marathon also.

The Franklin Elementary Talent Show is held

in the spring with many students participating in try-outs and performances. This activity is also coordinated and supervised by our

classroom teachers and parent/community volunteers.

We offer a subsidized fee-based VAPA program two afternoons a week which is supported by our PTA. In past years we have had music lessons, choir, visual art, and theater instruction for our students.

Depending on funding, Franklin provides an Afterschool Academy for our Migrant Ed students, English learners, and our students performing below grade level.

Our Summer School provides extended learning opportunities for our students who have not yet met standards in ELA and mathematics and enrichment activities to balance the program.

SCIENCE FAIR Each year EGUSD and Franklin Elementary sponsor a Science & Intervention Fair in the spring. A Science Fair evening is scheduled on-site to view all projects, and top grade-level winners move on to compete in the district fair held a week later.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP Students in fifth and sixth grade comprise the Student Leadership Team and provide positive role models, the values of educational achievement, school spirit, and community service throughout the year.


STUDENT RECOGNITION

SCHOLARS’ BREAKFAST The morning before our trimester assemblies, students who have achieved honor roll status for the term are invited (along with their parents) to attend a Scholars’ Breakfast sponsored by the PTA.

TRIMESTER ASSEMBLIES Franklin enjoys celebrating our students’ achievements with our families and communities. At the end of each trimester, students are recognized for: Perfect Attendance (No absences, no

tardies and no “early dismissals” per trimester)

Academic Achievement District Honor Roll (3.5 GPA or higher and no grade below a “C”) Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)

Special Recognition (Grades 1-6: Effort,

Behavior, Citizenship, English Language Growth, Redesignation, and SBAC Achievement)

SIXTH GRADE AWARDS AT PROMOTION Leadership Pins Accelerated Pins President’s Award Erika Wiese Humanitarian Award

INCENTIVES We make an effort to acknowledge positive behavior with programs such as: Our Golden Lunchbox where students

earn an extra recess on Fridays for exemplary behavior in the cafeteria,

Pioneer Pride tickets that students earn

from staff members which are randomly picked by teachers to enjoy a monthly Pizza & Bingo Party with Mrs. Caruthers,

Coupons for free items for perfect or

improved attendance, opportunity to win a raffled bicycle at the end of the year, and monthly classroom lunch treats for the class that has the most days of “on time” attendance, and

Classroom teacher incentives each child has the opportunity to earn for exhibiting good character and citizenship.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE & SAFE Our goal at Franklin is for all students to be respectful, responsible and safe at all times. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) is a framework for establishing a positive learning environment for all students. At Franklin, we

have defined positive social expectations for all areas of our campus,

teach our expectations for all areas of our campus,

acknowledge the positive behavior of students, staff and parents,

have a behavior referral process for those students who do not follow our exectations, and

use behavior referral data to determine consequences, and provide supports and interventions to individual and small groups of students.

ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL When a student receives an office referral for behavior, his/her parent/guardian will be contacted. Our goal is always to help a student learn from his or her behavior, and to successfully return to the classroom and to learning.

DRESS CODE & GUIDELINES All Elk Grove students are expected to wear appropriate clothing at all times. Students need to wear clothing and footwear that are safe, conducive to PE or recess activities, and are not distracting to instruction or offensive to the school community. If a child is dressed inappropriately, the office will call the parent/guardian to bring a change of clothing to school if necessary.

PERSONAL ITEMS Please leave toys, cameras, iPods, games, and trading cards at home as they can create problems of distraction, loss and damage. School staff does not take responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.


STUDENT BEHAVIOR

CELL PHONES If a family chooses to send a student to school with a cell phone, the following rules apply: Cell phone needs to be turned off and put

into the student’s backpack as soon as s/he steps onto campus.

Cell phones should not be taken out in class or brought out to recess or lunch.

The cell phone may be confiscated by administration if it is taken out of the backpack or has not been turned off and is a distraction. Parents will be notified and asked to pick up the phone from the office.

Staff members will not take responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones.

E.G.U.S.D. POLICIES

PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The district has a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with federal law and Title IX, and also prohibits sexual harassment of or by any student or by anyone in or from the district. More detailed information regarding the district’s prohibition of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying or the prohibition against sexual harassment is contained in the district’s Parent & Student Handbook and is also available on the district’s website. Parents, students and staff should immediately

report incidents of alleged discrimination,

harassment, intimidation and bullying or sexual

harassment to the Principal or designee. Students, parents, guardians or any other individuals having

questions or concerns or who may wish to file a

complaint are urged to first contact the Principal or

designee, but if your concerns are not resolved, you

may also contact the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, at (916) 686-7795, for matters

E.G.U.S.D. POLICIES

PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION cont’d involving a potential complaint or concern regarding a district employee. You may contact the Associate Superintendent for Pre-K-6 Education, at (916) 686-7704 regarding a potential complaint or concern related to a PreK-6 student (or students); and you may contact the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education, at (916) 686-7706, regarding a potential complaint or concern related to a student (or students) in grades 7-12. No one shall be retaliated against for reporting any incident of alleged discrimination or harassment, and complainants’ identities will be kept confidential to the extent practical in the course of investigating the incidents of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying or sexual harassment. Pursuant to California Education Code section 221.5, a pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs and activities, including athletic teams and competitions, and use facilities consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil’s records. Questions regarding the foregoing rights shall be directed to your Principal or Vice Principal. UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES The Elk Grove Unified School District has the

primary responsibility to insure compliance with

applicable state and federal laws and

regulations and has established procedures to

address allegations of unlawful discrimination,

harassment, intimidation, and bullying,

complaints alleging violation of state or federal

laws governing educational programs, and

complaints alleging the district’s failure to

comply with the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities. The district shall use the uniform complaint

procedures to resolve any complaint alleging

unlawful discrimination, harassment,

intimidation, or bullying in district programs and

activities based on actual or perceived

characteristics of race or ethnicity, color,

ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic

group identification, age, religion, marital or

parental status, physical or mental disability,


E.G.U.S.D. POLICIES

UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES cont’d sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Uniform complaint procedures shall also be used to address any complaint alleging the district's failure to comply with the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities, the requirements for the development and adoption of a school safety plan, and state and/or federal laws in adult education programs, consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, career technical and technical education and training programs, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, and special education programs.

More detailed information regarding the Uniform Complaint Procedures, including the timeline for resolving complaints and the complaint appeal process, is contained in the district’s Parent & Student Handbook. If you have questions regarding the Uniform Complaint Procedures, you can contact the district’s Legal Compliance Specialist in Human Resources at (916) 686-7795.

EDUCATION CODES RELATED TO DISCIPLINE—

SUSPENSION If a student's behavior is a threat to the safety, health or emotional well-being of others, and previous methods of prevention and intervention have not been successful, that student may be suspended in accordance with state law and district policy. Suspension may be imposed upon a first offense if the Superintendent, principal or designee determines the student violated Education Code section 48900(a)-(e) or if the student’s presence causes a danger to persons. [E.C. 48900.5] Reasons for Suspension* State law allows for the suspension of a student if a student commits or engages in any of the acts listed

EDUCATION CODES RELATED TO

DISCIPLINE—SUSPENSION continued

below, where such conduct or acts relate to school activities or attendance, such as, but not limited to when such acts or conduct take place--while on school grounds, going to or from school, during lunch period (on or off campus), during, or while going to or from, a school-sponsored activity, or for certain conduct which occurs after school hours and off District property, but which is reasonably likely to cause or causes a substantial disruption of a school activity or attendance: Assault/Battery [E.C. 48900(a)] Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person. Exceptions may be made in a situation where witnesses and evidence support a case of self-defense. Weapons [E C. 48900(b)] Possessing, selling or otherwise providing any weapon--including firearms, knives, explosives, or other dangerous object. Alcohol/Intoxicants/Controlled Substances [E.C. 48900(c)] Unlawfully possessing, using, selling or otherwise providing alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substance, including prescribed medications. Also applies to being under the influence of alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substances. Substance in Lieu of Alcohol/Intoxicants/ Controlled Substances [E.C. 48900(d)] Delivering, providing or selling items which are claimed to be alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substances but were not such items. Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48900(e)] Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion. Extortion occurs when threats are made with the intent to obtain money or something of value. Property Damage** [E.C. 48900(f)] Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or private property. Property Theft** [E.C. 48900(g)] Stealing or attempting to steal school or private property. Tobacco or Nicotine Products [E.C. 48900(h)] Possessing, providing or using tobacco, or any item containing tobacco or nicotine products, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuf, chew packets and betel.


E.G.U.S.D. POLICIES


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Obscenity [E.C. 48900(i)] Committing an obscene act or engaging in regular profanity, swearing or vulgarity. Drug Paraphernalia [E.C. 48900(j)] Unlawfully possessing, offering, arranging for, or negotiating to sell any drug items. Disruption or Defiance [E.C. 48900(k)] Disrupting school activities or otherwise refusing to follow the valid authority of school personnel, including supervisors, teachers, school officials or

other school staff performing their duties. “Disruption of school activities” is defined as follows: when a student’s conduct, presence or actions disrupts or threatens to disrupt normal district or school operations, threatens the health or safety of anyone on district or school property, or causes or threatens to cause damage to district property or to any property on school grounds. Examples of disruption of school activities under subdivision (k) of Education Code section 48900, as defined above, which may subject a student to discipline, include but are not limited to: Classroom behavior that impedes a teacher’s

ability to teach and other students’ ability to learn,

such as a student talking loudly or making other

distracting noises or gestures while a teacher is

speaking to and instructing the class and when

students are expected to be silent and attentive;

or The intentional activation of the fire alarm

causing the temporary evacuation of the school and/or causing emergency personnel to respond.

“Willful defiance of valid authority” is defined as follows: when a student defies the valid authority of a district or school official or district or school staff in a manner that has an impact on the effective or safe functioning of district or school operations, such as continuing to remain at the scene of a fight or to instigate a disturbance after being told to stop the subject behavior; repeated disobedience to or defiance of school personnel when other interventions have not been successful in modifying the misbehavior; or in the proper instance one-time or first-time disobedience to or defiance of school



personnel that has an impact on the effective or safe functioning of district or school operations. Examples of willful defiance of valid authority under subdivision (k) of Education Code section 48900, as defined above, which may subject a student to discipline, include but are not limited to:

Continuing to remain at the scene of a fight or other violent disturbance despite specific directions to leave the area by administrators or other school staff attempting to break up the fight or mitigate the disturbance caused by the fight; or

Repeated episodes of misbehavior, despite multiple efforts and/or directives by a classroom teacher or other district staff intended to change and correct the student’s misbehavior.

Note: With the exception of classroom suspensions imposed by a teacher under Education Code 48910, no student enrolled in kindergarten through grade three may be suspended for violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). Additionally, no student enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve, regardless of age, may be recommended for expulsion for violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). [E.C. 48900(k)(2)] Receiving Stolen Property** [E.C. 48900(l)] Receiving stolen school or personal property. Possessing Imitation Firearm [E.C. 48900(m)] Possessing an imitation firearm or simulated firearm that is substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm. Sexual Harassment [E.C. 48900(n)] Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery. Threats and Intimidation [E.C. 48900(o)] Harassing, intimidating or threatening a student who is a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of either preventing that student from being a witness or retaliating against that student for being a witness, or both. Prescription Drug Soma [E.C. 48900(p)] Offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell or sold the prescription drug Soma.


E.G.U.S.D. POLICIES


SUSPENSION continued

Hazing [E.C. 48900(q)] Engaging in, or attempting to engage in any activities used for initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization, or student body or related activities, which causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace, resulting in physical or mental harm. Bullying [E.C. 48900(r)] Bullying means any severe or pervasive or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, directed toward one or more students that has or can reasonably be predicted to have the effect of placing a reasonable student in fear of harm to himself/herself or his/her property; cause the student to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his/her physical or mental health; or cause the student to experience substantial interferences with his/her academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. [E.C. 48900(r)] Bullying shall include any act of sexual harassment, hate violence, or harassment, threat, or intimidation, as defined in Education Code 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4 that has any of the effects described above on a reasonable student. [E.C. 48900(r)] Aided or Abetted to Inflict Physical Injury [E.C. 48900(t)] Aiding or abetting in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another student. However, the District cannot seek to expel a student for violation of Education Code 48900(t) until juvenile court proceedings are completed and the juvenile has been convicted of being an aider or abettor of a crime of physical violence in which the victim suffered great bodily injury Sexual Harassment (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.2] Engaging in prohibited sexual harassment that includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Hate Violence (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.3] Hate violence means any act punishable under Penal Code 422.6, 422.7, or 422.75. Such acts include injuring or intimidating a victim, interfering with the exercise of a victim's civil rights, or damaging a victim's property because of the victim's race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation; a perception of the presence of any of those characteristics in the victim; or the victim's association with a person or group with one or more



of those actual or perceived characteristics. (E.C. 233; Penal Code 422.55) Other Harassment (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.4] Harassing, intimidating, or threatening a student or group of students, or school personnel, with the actual or expected effect of disrupting class work or creating substantial disorder, or creating a hostile educational environment. Terrorist Threats [E.C. 48900.7] Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property, or both. * The superintendent or principal may use his or her discretion to provide alternatives to suspension or expulsion to address student misconduct. [E.C. 48900(v), 48900.5] [EGUSD AR 5144] **School property includes, but is not limited to, electronic files. [E.C. 48900(u)]


DISCIPLINE—

EXPULSION

Expulsion, as ordered by the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education, is the removal of a student from all schools in the district for violating the California Education Code at school or at a school activity off school grounds. The expulsion is for a defined period of time, but an application for re-admission must be considered within a specified time period. State law provides for full due process and rights to appeal any order of expulsion. A student shall be recommended for expulsion for violation of any of the acts set forth in Education Code 48915(a)(1)(A)-(E), unless the Superintendent, Superintendent’s designee, principal or principal’s designee determines that expulsion should not be recommended under the circumstances or that an alternative means of correction would address the conduct: Serious Physical Injury [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(A)] Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense. Possession of Knife or Dangerous Object [E.C. 48915(a)(1)B)] Possessing a knife or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the student.


E.G.U.S.D. POLICIESEDUCATION CODES RELATED TO DISCIPLINE—EXPULSION continued Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(C)] Unlawful possession of any drug except for (1) the first time offense of possession of not more than one ounce of marijuana, or (2) for the student's possession of over-the-counter medication for his/her use or other medication prescribed for him/her by a physician. Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(D)] Assault or Battery on a School Employee [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(E)] State law requires a school administrator to recommend expulsion if a student commits certain violations of the Education Code. A student shall immediately be recommended for expulsion for violation of any of the acts set forth in Education Code 48915(c)(1)-(5): Possession, Selling or Furnishing a Firearm [E.C. 48915(c)(1)] Possessing, selling or otherwise furnishing a firearm (verified by an employee of the school district). However, possession of an imitation firearm, as defined in Education Code 48900(m), shall not be regarded as an offense requiring a mandatory recommendation for expulsion and mandatory expulsion. Brandishing a Knife [E.C. 48915(c)(2)] Brandishing a knife at another person. Selling a Controlled Substance [E.C. 48915(c)(3)] Unlawfully selling a controlled substance. Sexual Assault or Battery [E.C. 48915(c)(4)] Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery, as defined in Education Code 48900(n). Possession of an Explosive [E.C. 48915(c)(5)] For all other acts and conduct for which a student is subject to discipline under Education Code 48900 through 48900.7 and which are not specifically listed or addressed under Education Code 48915(a) or 48915(c), a student may be recommended for expulsion where other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct, or where due to the nature of the student’s conduct violation, the presence of the student causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the student or others. [E.C. 48915(b) and (e)]

BUS TRANSPORTATION

Respectful, responsible, and safe behavior on the bus is expected whether waiting at a bus stop, going to or from school, or on a field trip. In part, students must:

Obey the request of the bus operator, give proper identification when requested,

Avoid all fighting and rough play while at the bus stop, on the bus, or when getting on or off the bus,

always respect the rights and property

of others on the bus and at the bus stop, must remain seated, facing forward with

feet, legs and other objects clear of the aisle,

not use profane language, obscene

gestures, create excessive or unnecessary noise,

not damage/deface bus or endanger the

safety of others, and not eat/drink on the bus or throw any

objects inside or outside of the bus. The bus driver or administration will issue citations if the rules are not followed. The consequences for violating any rules are as follows: 1st = Conference with principal

and notification to parent 2nd = One day suspension from riding the

bus and notification to the parent 3rd = Five day suspension from riding

the bus and notification to the parent 4th = Ten day suspension from riding the

bus and notification to the parent 5th = Permanent suspension for remainder

of school year & parent notification


FAMILY HANDBOOK RECEIPT VERIFICATION FORM

The Franklin Elementary School Family Handbook for 2016-17 was written to provide important, pertinent information for our Pioneer families. Please review and discuss the handbook sections and the Pledge of Good Citizenship with your child. After reading the handbook, please complete this page and return it to your child’s teacher.

PLEDGE OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP

1. We will be Caring, Giving, and Serving. We will be kind, compassionate

and considerate. We will be understanding of others.

We will help people in need when possible. We will strive to set a good example.

2. We will be Just and Fair.

We will play by the rules and be a good sport.

We will be open-minded and listen to others. We will not take advantage of others. We will not be selfish.

3. We will demonstrate good Leadership, Initiative, and Teamwork.

We will work to earn the respect of others. We will set a good example for our peers. We will be willing to take the first step. We will do our part to help other

students succeed.

4. We will be Respectful.

We will listen while others speak. We will speak courteously. We will not damage others’ property. We will follow directions.

5. We will be Responsible. We will come to class on time with

all required materials. We will complete our homework

when assigned. We will be accountable for our decisions. We will try to always give our best effort.

6. We will be Trustworthy.

We will be honest and tell the truth. We

will keep our work and be reliable. We

will not deceive, cheat, or steal. We will

be loyal to ourselves, friends,

family and community.

We have read and discussed the Franklin Elementary School Family Handbook for 2016-17..

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Student’s Name and Signature

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Parent’s Signature and Date

Teacher: ______________________________________________Grade: ______________ All of our activities welcome those with disabilities to participate fully. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, includ-ing auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this or any program, service or activity offered you, please contact Franklin Elementary School (916.684.6518), at least 48 hours before the scheduled event so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. {Government Code Section 54953.2; Americans with Disabilities Act 1990, Section 202 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132).]

Franklin Elementary School

Home of the Pioneers

Sheila Caruthers, Principal

Elk Grove Unified School District

4011 Hood-Franklin Road

Elk Grove, CA 95757

Family Handbook

2016-17

EGUSD Administration

Chris Hoffman Superintendent

Mark Cerutti Associate Superintendent, Student Services

Donna Cherry Associate Superintendent, PreK-6 Education

Bob Roe Director, PreK-6 Education*

EGUSD Members of the Board

Bobbie Singh-Allen, President*

Beth Albiani Nancy Chaires Espinoza

Carmine S. Forcina Chet Madison, Sr.

Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire Anthony “Tony” Perez

*representing the Franklin region

Franklin Elementary School

School-Wide Behavior Expectations (Before, During & After School)

Location Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Bathrooms

Put paper towels in garbage

Flush toilet when done

Use at appropriate time

Respect each other’s privacy

Use indoor voice

Use restroom, wash hands, exit

Use at appropriate time

Walk in and out

Wash hands

Keep water in the sink

Office

Be patient; wait your turn

Say please, thank you, excuse me

Use inside voices

Use a quiet voice when entering

Walk to the office

Sit in chairs quietly

Wait to leave until an adult speaks to you

Playground

Share equipment

Invite others to play

Use kind words

Say please, thank you, excuse me

Stop and drop at whistle

Be involved in an activity

Put away equipment correctly

Get to your line quickly at whistle

Use restroom before you play

Walk on blacktop

Run on the field and track

Use playground equipment appropriately

Hands free

Walk to your line at the end of recess

Pickup

Carpool

Listen to the teachers

Stand quietly

Use appropriate language

Stay in line

Watch and wait for your vehicle

Meet with your siblings

Know how you are getting home

Stay on your assigned letter line (yellow

A-F; red G-L; blue M-Q; green R-Z)

Listen and watch for parents/caregivers

Field trips

Quiet voice

Listen to speaker/chaperones

Polite words – please & thank you

Applaud appropriately

Return forms and fees on time

Hands free

Bring lunch/snack/appropriate

clothing

Listen and follow directions

Sit properly on the bus

Stay with assigned group

Follow safety rules for the area

Bus

Listen to the driver

Use kind words

Say please and thank you

Bus pass ready

Stand quietly in line

Stay in line

If you see something, say

something

Bottoms on seat, facing forward

Hands and feet to self

Soft voices

Silent at railroad crossings

Walk in bus lines

Assemblies

Applaud appropriately

Listen to the presenter

Follow quiet signal

Positive cheers

Choose your seat wisely

Voices off

Hands to self

Eyes on presenter

Walk quietly in and out in a single file line

Hands to self, sitting crisscross

Arrival

Dismissal

Hands free

Listen to supervisors

Stay in line

Go directly to your destination

Quiet voice

Be on time

Be a role model for peers

Walk

Watch where you are walking

Stay to the right, forward movement

No pushing or bumping into others

Library


Inside voices

Treat books with care

Listen quietly to the story and

ask appropriate questions

Turn book in on time

Use shelf markers

Hold book properly

Check out appropriate leveled book

Sit facing forward, legs under table

Push chair in before leaving the table

Walk back to class with book closed

Passing

Areas

Keep hands to yourself

Quiet lines

Say excuse me

Wear backpack on your back

Go directly to your destination

Watch where you are going

Walk

Hands free

Computer

Lab

Only use our assigned computer

Raise a quiet hand

Use an inside voice


Use equipment appropriately

Stay on approved websites

Listen to and follow directions

Put (headphones) back properly

Use hand sanitizer

Walk to lab

Sit in chair properly

Cafeteria

Silent when lights are off

Listen to adults


Raise a quiet hand

Use an inside voice

Clean up after yourself

Rainy days be extra considerate

Eat before socializing

Food remains in the lunch room

Walk to and from, facing forward

Hands and feet to self

Feet under table

Eat only your own food – share using the

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