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    Student/Parent Information

    Anti-Bullying Policy

    Assemblies

    Assessments 

    Attendance Procedures 

    Back-to-School Night

    Behavior Expectations

    Bikes, Scooters and Skateboard Riding Policy

    Cell Phones/Smartwatches and Mobile Communication Devices

    Class Placement

    Change Of Student's Routine

    Childcare

    Closed Campus

    Communication

    Computers

    Dogs

    Dress Code

    Educational Activities and Programs

    Electronic Weekly Communication

    Emergency Procedures

    Grading

    Grounds for Suspension

    Head Lice

    Health

    Homework Policy

    Kindergarten Registration

    Lost and Found

    Lunch Program

    Physical Education

    Pick Up and Drop Off

    School Hours

    Special Programs

    Special Resources

    Student Behavior Expectations & Procedures

    Student Success Team

    Surveillance Camera

    The Leader In Me

    Tobacco Free School Site

    Toys

    Visitors 

    Volunteer Information

    Wellness Policy


    ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

    The Solana Beach School District Community is committed to making our school a safe and caring environment for all students.  We will treat each other with respect and refuse to tolerate bullying of any kind.

    Definition: Bullying is unfair and one-sided. Bullying behavior happens when someone keeps hurting, harassing, intimidating, threatening, or causing substantial emotional distress to a person. It is an ongoing behavior that lasts over time. Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication media (cell phones, text messages, instant messaging, social networks, etc.) to bully another student in the ways described above. Bullying and cyberbullying interfere with a student’s educational opportunities and can substantially disrupt the orderly operations of the school.

    Bullying behaviors include the following:

    • Hurting someone physically by hitting, kicking, tripping, or pushing.
    • Stealing or damaging another person’s things.
    • Ganging up on someone.
    • Teasing someone in a hurtful way.
    • Using put-downs (i.e., insulting or making fun of someone).
    • Spreading rumors or untruths about someone.
    • Leaving someone out on purpose, or trying to get other kids not to play with someone.
    • Using any electronic communication device (texting, cell phones, social networks, etc.) to insult, threaten, or post untrue information or embarrassing photos about another student. 

    Students at Solana Pacific will do the following things to prevent bullying:

    • Treat everyone with respect and kindness.
    • Refuse to bully others.
    • Refuse to let others be bullied.
    • Refuse to watch, laugh, or join in when someone is being bullied.
    • Try to include everyone in play, especially those who are often left out.
    • Report bullying behavior to an adult.

    Teachers and staff at Solana Pacific will do the following things to prevent bullying and help children feel safe at school:

    • Closely supervise students in all areas of the school and playground.
    • Watch for signs of bullying behavior and stop it when it happens.
    • Respond quickly and sensitively to bullying reports using the Four-A-Response Process (Affirm Feelings,Ask Questions, Assess Safety, and Act by coaching the child on what to do in the future).
    • Look into all reported bullying incidents.
    • Assign consequences for bullying based on the school discipline code.
    • Assign immediate consequences for retaliation against students who report bullying.

    Consequences for Violation of the Anti-Bullying Policy:

    Bully behavior, including cyberbullying, will not be tolerated. If cyberbullying occurs outside of school hours, but the repercussions are brought to school and disrupt the school and/or interfere with a student’s emotional/social well-being, consequences may be given. We rely on the cooperation of our parents to monitor their childrens' online and texting activity and to support respectful use of technology outside of school. Depending on the severity and nature of the incident, Solana Pacific will take one or more of the following steps when bullying occurs:

    • Intervention, Warning, and Redirection: A teacher, principal, or staff member will ensure that the immediate behavior stops and reinforce to the student who is doing the bullying, that bullying will not be tolerated. During this meeting with the student, the staff member will redirect the student and come up with a plan for success should they find themselves in a similar situation in the future.
    • Notification of Parents: School staff will notify the parents of involved students. The parents might be asked to meet with the principal or other members of the school staff, including the student’s teacher and/or the school guidance counselor. 
    • Resolution with the Target of the Bullying: The student who is bullying may be required to write a letter of apology to the student who was bullied. Depending upon the nature of the incident, the students involved may meet to help resolve the problem and ensure it does not happen again.  
    • Referral to School Support Staff: The student who is bullying may meet with the school guidance counselor to help prevent future violations. 
    • Consequences: The student who is bullying may have to serve one or more days of after-school detention, or lose school privileges (e.g., serving on student council, school newspaper, yearbook, etc).
    • Suspension: In cases of severe or repeated bullying, the student will be suspended.


    ASSEMBLIES

    One Friday of every month  all classes attend a short morning assembly at 8:45 led by the Student Leadership Council. Students make announcements, give awards, recognize other students for leadership, etc. Classes recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing songs together. Parents of our Award Winners are always welcome to join to our monthly Pride assemblies.


    ASSESSMENTS

    Student assessment is a vital part of the educational process. Teachers and specialists use a variety of methods to regularly assess student progress on an ongoing basis. In addition, the following testing procedures are used district-wide.

    • Smarter Balanced Assessment System: (CAASPP, CAA, CST) The Smarter Balanced Assessment is a computer adaptive, Common Core aligned assessment done on the computer for all third-12th grade students in the areas of English language arts/literacy and mathematics. Smarter Balanced assessments are designed to measure student progress toward college and career readiness. 
    • iReady Diagnostic Testing is a computer system that measures and reports student growth in Reading and Math over months and years. An iReady assessment is administered three times each year and informs the instructional decisions of teachers. 


    ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

    Regular attendance is important for students to be successful learners. When a student is absent, they miss out on the sequence of instruction and must spend extra time catching up with their classmates upon returning to school. In addition, Ed. Code 48200 requires all children ages 6 to 18 to be enrolled in a full-time education program. Absences are monitored closely. Please call the absence hotline, (858) 794-4551 (available 24 hours a day) when your child will be absent.

    Requests for homework: Requests for homework should be called in before 10:00 am on the Absence Line, (858) 794-4551 or main line, (858) 794-4500 and may be picked up between 3:00 and 4:00 pm that day.

    Checking In and Out: Students must be checked in and out through the school office when coming in late or leaving early. Students may ONLY be released to those persons designated in their Aeries Emergency contacts. We are unable to make any exceptions. Parents must insure they have listed the names of any individual who may pick up their child in the Aeries Portal under 'Contacts.'

    Tardies & Absences for students grade K through 6: Students are required to attend school and classes on time each day. Punctuality is a measure of responsibility and the Governing Board of Solana Beach School District deems it important that all students learn the value of being punctual.

    Once the playground gates are locked, students who are late to school must check in with the Front Office. Students are considered to be tardy if they are not in their seat prepared to work before the bell rings for any period. 

    Justification for tardiness is very limited. Tardies will be excused only for health reasons, family emergencies and justifiable personal reasons, as permitted by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5113, and Education Code 48205. Class participation is an integral part of students’ learning experiences. Parents/guardians and students are strongly encouraged to schedule medical appointments during non-school hours.

    Tardies will accumulate during the school year. For each tardy that occurs within a school year, the following consequence(s) will apply.

    • 5th Tardy - 1st Unexcused Tardies letter is mailed.
    • 10th Tardy - 2nd Unexcused Tardies letter is mailed and a SART/Conference/Contract established at Solana Pacific.
    • 15th Tardy - 3rd Unexcused Tardies letter is mailed and a SART Conference is held at Student Services at the District Office.

    Excused Absences:  Justification for absence is very limited.  Absences will be excused only for health reasons, family emergencies and justifiable personal reasons, as permitted by law, Board policy and administrative regulation 5113.

    A pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is: (Education Code 48205 excerpts)

    • Due to his or her illness.
    • Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer.
    • For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic services rendered.
    • Due to illness or medical appointment during school hours - Parents are strongly encouraged to schedule medical appointments during non-school hours.
    • For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of his or her immediate family, so long as the absence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in California and not more than three days if the service is conducted outside California.
    • For justifiable personal reasons, including, an appearance in court, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at religious retreats.

    Unexcused Absences:  Absences from school for any reason not outlined in Education Code 48205 will be considered unexcused and the student will be considered truant.

    A truant student is defined in EC 48260 as "Any pupil subject to compulsory full-time education or to compulsory continuation education who is absent from school without valid excuse three full days in one school year or tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period during the school-day without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, is a truant and shall be reported to the attendance supervisor or to the superintendent of the school district." 

    • Parent must notify the school office of student's tardy or absence.
    • A note from the physician may be required when an excessive number of medical excuses are noted.

    The principal or designee reserves the right to determine whether an absence is excused and/or if there is a pattern of non-attendance.  Absences will be logged as they accumulate during the school year.

    The following procedures will be followed to insure student's attendance:

    • Unexcused Absence 3 - 1st Unexcused Absence letter mailed home
    • Unexcused Absence 6 - SART Conference scheduled and SART contract established 
    • Unexcused Absence 9 - Student Services schedules a SARB meeting at the District Office

    School Attendance Review Board (SARB): Attendance and tardies are monitored closely throughout the school year. Truancy letters are sent out to students each time they receive three unexcused absences or three tardies. After nine unexcused absences or nine tardies, a referral may be made to the county Student Attendance Review Board (SARB). SARB is composed of educators and county officials who will review the student's attendance history, interview the parents and student, and make various recommendations to which the parents and student must adhere. If these recommendations are not followed and the student continues to accrue unexcused absences and tardies, SARB can turn the case over to the district attorney's office for legal action. Students may also be referred to SARB for chronic discipline problems.


    Prompt Afterschool Pickup: School ends at 3:00 (2:00 on Wednesdays) and Staff supervision ends at 3:15 pm (2:15 on Wednesdays). Students not picked up by 3:15 pm will be directed to the office. Students will then sign their name on a clipboard and sign the time out when they leave. Repetitive late pick-ups will be reported to the principal. A phone call or letter may be sent home reminding you that prompt pick-up is important to ensure your child's safety.

    Medical Appointments: We urge parents to schedule medical and dental appointments so they do not conflict with class time. If a student needs to be checked out of class, parents must come to the office to sign them out (and back when they return). We will call the classroom to have your child come to the office.


    BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT

    Parents are encouraged to attend this special event at the beginning of the year. The purpose of the meeting is to give teachers an opportunity to share with parents the curriculum, class expectancies and learning opportunities being made available for each child. This night is for parent/teacher communication, so parents will need to make child care arrangements. Discussion is intended to be general. Conferences for individual concerns are scheduled for a later time. Please check the website calendar for the date. It will run from 5:30-7:00 pm.

    Open House Night is an opportunity for students to share with their parents some of the projects and other classroom activities they have worked on throughout the year. This is a celebration and an opportunity to showcase art and other student work. 

    Specific dates and times for these nights will be posted on the school calendar and inlcuded in the school’s Weekly Communication.


    BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

    Solana Pacific Expectations - Sandpiper P.R.I.D.E. 

    • Personal Best
    • Responsible and Safe Citizens
    • Innovative Learners
    • Demonstrate Respect
    • Encourage and Include Others 

    We want our students to be able to apply the Five-Way test as they work with school staff and with one another:  

    • Is what I’m saying or doing demonstrating my Personal Best ?                             
    • Is what I’m saying or doing being a Responsible and Safe Citizen?                     
    • Is what I’m saying or doing showing that I am an Innovative Learner?      
    • Is what I’m saying or doing Demonstrating Respect?
    • Is what I’m saying or doing Encouraging and Including Others?


    BIKES, SCOOTERS AND SKATEBOARD RIDING POLICY

    We strongly encourage parents to determine whether their children are competent riders before they are permitted to ride to school unaccompanied, regardless of age.

    Wear a helmet if you bike, skateboard, or scooter to school. Park and lock your equipment in the bicycle racks located by the car drop-off and pick-up area (rear lot) and by the turn-about at the front lot entrance to the school.

    • Bikes must be walked on school grounds and in crosswalks.
    • Bikes, Scooters, and Skateboards must be parked in the bike racks and should have a lock.
    • All cyclists under 18 are required by California law to wear protective helmets.
    • Skateboarders and Scooter riders must walk on school grounds and in crosswalks.


    CELL PHONES/SMARTWATCHES AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES
     

    SBSD Board Policy 5131 

    Mobile communication devices shall be turned off during instructional time. Smartwatches may be worn and shall be turned off or placed in “school mode” such as “Airplane” or “Do Not Disturb” during the instructional day. 

     

    A student shall not be prohibited from possessing or using a mobile communication device or smartwatch under any of the following circumstances: (Education Code 48901.5, 48901.7) 

    ● In the case of an emergency, or in response to a perceived threat of danger 

    • When a teacher or administrator grants permission to the student to possess or use a mobile communication device, subject to any reasonable limitation imposed by that teacher or administrator

    • When a licensed physician or surgeon determines that the possession or use is necessary for the student’s health and well-being 

    • When the possession or use is required by the student’s individualized education program or Section 504 plan 

    Smartphones, smartwatches, and other mobile communication devices shall not be used in any manner which infringes on the privacy rights of any other person. 

    When used in an unauthorized manner, the device may be confiscated and/or searched according to law and policy, and the student may be subject to discipline. A student may also be subject to discipline for use of a mobile communication device off school grounds if it poses a threat or danger to the safety of students, staff, or district property or substantially disrupts school activities. 

    The District is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of a student’s mobile communication device which is brought onto school grounds or to a school activity. 

    If students need to call a parent during school hours, they may ask to use a school phone. The school phone should not be used to schedule after-school play dates as these types of arrangements should be scheduled outside of the school day.


    CLASS PLACEMENT

    When we assign students to classes for the next school year, we endeavor to meet the needs of the individual child and develop classes whose balance and dynamics contribute to a positive learning environment. To achieve well-balanced classes, we consider a balance of girls and boys, health concerns, behavior concerns, ethnicity, academic strengths and weaknesses, familiar faces (e.g. students who have been placed in his or her class previously) etc. It is a lengthy, complicated and painstaking process, but we believe that is essential to create classes that are well-balanced, manageable for teachers, and acceptable to the majority of our families. Our process is supported by Board Policy 6152. Because of the many variables that go into the careful consideration of the makeup of each class, we can not accommodate parent requests for a particular placement for a child.  Please be assured that we care about your child and will provide a successful school year filled with learning, friendships and excitement.  The placement of students each year is a task that our staff takes very seriously and takes into account many, many circumstances. You can feel confident that our goal is to create the most positive, productive learning environment for each and every student at Solana Pacific.


    CHANGE OF STUDENT'S ROUTINE

    If a child is going to be doing something different from his/her normal routine after school, the teacher or office should have a note from the parent. If the parent has not notified the school or teacher, the child will be expected to follow his/her normal after-school routine. Students may not use the phone to make arrangements for social activities.


    CHILDCARE

    The Solana Beach School District Child Development Center (CDC) offers before and after-school child care in Room 101. For more information, contact the CDC office at (858) 794-7160 regarding registration and space availability.


    CLOSED CAMPUS

    The Solana Beach Board of Trustees has established a "closed campus" at Solana Pacific in the interest of student safety and supervision. Once students arrive on the school grounds, they must remain on campus until the end of the school day. Students who need to leave school before the end of the day need to be checked out in the school office.

    For the safety of the students at Solana Pacific, ALL parents must sign in at the front office and log into the Raptor kiosk and print their Raptor badge when on campus for volunteering purposes. Volunteering should be set up in advance, through the teacher or PTO coordinators, prior to volunteering. Parent volunteers need to re-apply through Raptor each school year. 


    COMMUNICATION

    Teachers will inform parents on Back-to-School Night how they would like to communicate between home and school.  If your child is going to be absent, please call into the school to report absences.  The messages are picked up every school day between 7:30 and 11:30 am. PLEASE CALL (858) 794-4551 EACH DAY YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT.

    Student Messages: Parents are requested to call students only in emergencies. Items and messages brought to school for students during school hours are to be brought to the office. Please do not deliver them to the classroom, as this interferes with the continuity of the learning process. Messages and materials will be left for the teacher to be picked up at recess or at the end of the school day.


    COMPUTERS

    Students have access to mobile devices in their classroom, the media center, and the computer lab. Before students use the iPad, or any electronic device, student and parent must sign a contract. The contract states: Improper use of a device will result in the cancelation of the student's access privileges and revocation of permission to use the computer, as well as disciplinary action by school officials. The contract also gives or takes away the right for the student to log on to the Internet.


    DOGS

    To support student safety, Solana Pacific will be enforcing a No Dogs on Campus policy unless they are leashed therapy dogs.  To support this policy, please do not walk dogs to and from school or bring dogs onto campus.


    DRESS CODE

    BP 5132 Dress & Grooming

    The Governing Board believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. The Board expects students to wear clothing that is suitable for the school activities in which they participate. Students' clothing must not present a health or safety hazard or cause a substantial disruption to the educational program.

    District and school rules pertaining to student attire shall be included in student handbooks, may be posted in school offices and classrooms, and may periodically be reviewed with all students as necessary.

    Students shall not be prohibited from dressing in a manner consistent with their gender identity or gender expression or with their religious or cultural observances.

    In addition, the dress code shall not discriminate against students based on hair texture and protective hairstyles, including, but not limited to, braids, locks, and twists. (Education Code 212.1)

    The responsibility for the dress and grooming of a student rests primarily with the student and their parent(s)/guardian(s). The principal or designee is authorized to enforce this policy and shall inform parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding a student who does not reasonably conform to the dress code. The dress code shall not be enforced in a manner that discriminates against a particular viewpoint or results in a disproportionate application of the dress code based on students’ gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, household income, or body type or size. When practical, students shall not be directed to correct a dress code violation during instructional time or in front of other students.

    School administrators, teachers, and other staff shall be notified of appropriate and equitable enforcement of the dress code.

    Repeated violations or refusal to comply with the District’s dress code may result in disciplinary action.

    (cf. 4119.22 - Dress and Grooming)

    (cf. 5145.2 - Freedom of Speech/Expression)

    AR 5132

    In cooperation with teachers, students and parents/guardians, the principal or designee shall establish school rules governing student dress and grooming which are consistent with law, Governing Board policy and administrative regulations. These school dress codes shall be regularly reviewed.

    (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils)

    The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities:

    1. Clothing, jewelry, and personal items (backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles etc.) shall be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane, or sexually suggestive, or which promotes the use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco or other illegal activity.

    2. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. Sport or tennis shoes are most appropriate for running and playing during recess and PE. All shoes must have closed toes and a back strap.

    3. Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments. See-through clothing and bare abdomens are prohibited.

    (cf. 3260 - Fees and Charges)

    (cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)

    The dress code shall be modified as appropriate to accommodate a student’s religious or cultural observance, health condition, or other circumstance deemed necessary by the principal or designee. In addition, the principal or designee may impose dress requirements to accommodate the needs of special school activities, physical education classes, athletic activities, and other extracurricular activities and co-curricular activities.

    No grade of a student participating in a physical education class shall be adversely affected if the student does not wear standardized physical education apparel because of circumstances beyond the student’s control. (Education Code 49066)

    Students shall be allowed to wear sun-protective clothing, including but not limited to hats, for outdoor use during the school day. (Education Code 35183.5)


    EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS

    It is one of our goals at Solana Pacific to provide students with a variety of experiences that enhance student learning. The following are some of the activities students may participate in:

    Assemblies: During the year, assemblies are scheduled which expose students to various cultural and educational experiences beyond those available in the classroom. In addition, local organizations provide community and environmental awareness programs.

    Band Program: Our band program is a district program offered for a fee to 4th - 6th grade students.

    Technology Lab: Students and parents must sign an Acceptable Use Policy Agreement before a student may participate in our technology program. The agreement will be sent home with each child at the beginning of the school year. Solana Pacific has a technology lab with Macintosh computers. Students attend the lab on a weekly basis. Students use a variety of programs in the lab during the school year.

    Study Trips: Classes take study trips to various educational and motivational places that supplement the classroom curriculum. At times there are entrance fees charged along with bus transportation costs. Parents may be asked to make a donation to help pay these costs.  No student will be denied the opportunity to participate because of nonpayment of fees, if any, or lack of sufficient funds.

    Library/Media Center: We are fortunate to have a library with an excellent collection of books that meet a wide range of interests and investigations. Students in each classroom visit the library once a week and are allowed to check out one book at the kindergarten level and two books for grades 1-6, provided they return previously checked out material. The Media Center teacher, a credentialed teacher, will expose students to different types of genres. Students are responsible for paying the replacement or repair costs for lost or damaged books they have checked out. Report cards will be held until all checked out books are returned or the replacement/repair costs paid. Parents may contact their child's teacher for more specific information regarding library use.

    Music Program: Music is offered to K - 6th grade students on a weekly basis. The music teacher is a credentialed teacher who works closely with teachers to integrate daily curriculum and music.

    Study Buddies: Local High School students volunteer after school to mentor Solana Pacific students. Students are recommended to this program by teachers.

    and much, much more!


    ELECTRONIC WEEKLY COMMUNICATION
     
    Every Sunday, Principal Fregoso sends out a newsletter via Parent Square and, additionally, the newsletter is posted to the School Homepage, https://www.sbsd.k12.ca.us/domain/366.
     
    It is very important when you register to make sure you set your Notification Preferences to ‘Yes’ to receive Parent Square Announcements.
     
    Thank you for helping us to make sure we keep you up to date on all Solana Pacific communication!


    EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

    Emergency procedures are in place to insure the safety of the students during various emergency situations: earthquake, evacuation, bomb threats or intruder on campus.

    During an emergency, children will be dismissed by the Superintendent to go home only if there is time to return students safely to their homes, and parents can be notified. If a student's parents cannot be contacted and/or the parent is unable to pick up their child, the school will maintain responsibility for the student until the parent or authorized individual can pick up the student. At no time will a student be excused except to the care of a parent or other adult designated on the emergency card.

    If evacuation of the school is necessary, students will be transported to a predetermined location. Parents will be advised of the evacuation site by radio announcements and/or information posted at the school site. Evacuation of the school will not be attempted unless there is no alternative.

    In the event of an emergency, school personnel need to be involved in caring for the students, and telephone lines need to be kept open for communications with proper authorities..

    Students participate in various mock emergency drills such as fire, duck-and-cover, lock-down and classroom evacuations. These are conducted periodically throughout the year to insure students and staff are familiar with emergency procedures and can respond safely in an emergency situation.


    GRADING

    Progress reports are issued once each trimester to inform parents of their child's performance. Progress reports represent only one facet of the communication process and may be used as a starting point for discussion during conferences. Near the end of the first trimester, your child's teacher will send home a notice to make arrangements for a student-led conference. First trimester progress reports are distributed to parents during this conference.


    GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION

    California Education Code §48900.

    • Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.
    • Possessed, sold or furnished firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object.
    • Possessed, used, sold, furnished or been under the influence of drugs, alcohol, a controlled substance or intoxicant.
    • Offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell look-alike controlled substances, alcohol, or intoxicants.
    • Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.
    • Caused or attempted to cause damage to school or private property.
    • Stole or attempted to steal school or private property.
    • Possessed or used tobacco or product containing tobacco or nicotine.
    • Committed obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
    • Possessed, offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia.
    • Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.
    • Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by a means of an electronic act, directed specifically toward a pupil or school personnel.
    • Committed sexual harassment (Ed. Code §48900.2)
    • Participated in an act of hate violence (Ed. Code §48900.3)
    • Harassed, threatened, or intimidated another student. (Ed. Code §48900.4)

    Further Information:

    Education Code Section 48900 - 48927


    HEAD LICE

    Please look out for symptoms of excessive itching and white nit eggs on hair follicles.  If students have head lice, parents will be notified so that they can make decisions regarding treatment.

    Teach your children to avoid sharing hats, combs and barrettes.


    HEALTH

    Children must have proof of immunization against polio, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, and tetanus. This requirement may be waived for religious reasons only. Children who do not have proof of immunization (month, day, year) will not be registered in school. We make no exceptions. The proper health forms are available in the school office or at your doctor's office. If your child becomes ill or injured during the school day, parents will first be notified. If we are unable to reach the parent, we will call the people listed on the emergency card. Be sure to keep up-to-date information on your child's emergency card, which is on file in the school office.

    School personnel may not administer medication without a prescription from the doctor. This prescription must be issued to the student. The medication must be in the proper bottle displaying the prescription information. This includes aspirin, decongestants, cough drops, or any over-the-counter medication. Please call the Health Clerk for more information.


    HOMEWORK POLICY

    Purpose: The purpose of assigning homework at Solana Pacific is to strengthen academic skills, reinforce concepts taught by teachers, develop student responsibility and accountability, and promote parent awareness.

    Definition: Homework may be an independent activity, or may require parental help, to be accomplished outside of the school day and without benefit of teacher assistance, to reinforce previously learned ideas.

    Unfinished class work or work missed due to absences, although accomplished outside of the school day, is not included in the school's definition of homework.

    Homework will generally fall into one or more of these different categories and may include, but is not limited to, the following examples:

    •  Practice - This includes activities to reinforce skills such as studying spelling words and practicing math facts.
    •  Preparation - These are assignments designed to provide background information and focus on future class activities. Studying for tests and reading  supplementary materials are examples of such homework assignments.
    •  Extension/Creative - Activities such as book reports, science projects, and research for social studies reports are examples of such homework.
    •  Amount of Homework: The amount of homework assigned shall be related to the maturity and ability level of the students in a given class.

    The following chart suggests these guides as homework schedules for students. These schedules can be used as guidelines for parents and teachers in monitoring student time devoted to homework.

    4th - 6th grade - 30 - 60 minutes, up to 4 days per week.

    Be advised that students may spend more than one hour daily completing school work, as time at home may be spent doing assigned homework and completing unfinished classroom assignments.

    Student's Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the student to note and understand the homework assignment, complete it, and return it to school on the required day. Teachers may use homework assignments to help determine a student's grade.

    Parent's Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the parent to set a specific time and place for doing homework and to monitor the student's homework. If at any time a parent has a concern about the school's homework policy, they are to contact their child's teacher.

    Teacher's Responsibility: Teachers will be responsible for assigning homework to students and for providing the necessary explanation and direction required to assure that the students can accomplish the work with reasonable success. The teacher will also monitor, assess, and acknowledge homework results for parents and students.

    Specific classroom homework practice will be established by each teacher as well as this school policy and may differ from room to room depending upon the needs and abilities of the students. Teachers will share their homework policy with parents at Back-to-School Night.


    KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

    Each year, beginning in March, registration begins for all new kindergarten students entering the following school year. Only those children who will be five by September 1st may be enrolled. Proof of residency must be shown to receive a registration packet. Completed registration packets can be brought into the office during regular office hours. Solana Pacific does not have kindergarten and students will register at Solana Highlands or Carmel Creek schools.


    LOST AND FOUND

    We make every effort to return lost items if names are on them. The lost and found articles are cleaned out once every three months with all items given to a charitable organization. Please ensure that your child's name is on coats, lunch boxes, sweatshirts, and other personal items that may be misplaced.


    LUNCH PROGRAM

    We offer a lunch program for all students. A morning snack as well as a nutritious lunch is provided to all students at no charge. The weekly menu can be viewed on the SBSD website under Child Nutrition Services.

    School lunches are ordered each day by 9:00 am and students are given a choice of a cold or hot entree. Students need to raise their hand and "order" their meal in order to get a lunch from the cafeteria. Many children choose to bring their own lunches and snacks from home. 


    PHYSICAL EDUCATION

    California Education Code 51210(g) requires that students in grades 1 through 6 receive not less than 200 minutes of physical education every 10 school days, excluding lunch and recess. Teachers in Solana Beach School District post schedules for P.E. in their classrooms. The schedules are also available in the school’s office.


    PICK UP AND DROP OFF

    Your child's safety is vitally important to us. We encourage students and families to walk and ride bikes to school.  Supervision begins at 8:25. Students can not be dropped off before this time. 

    For those who drive, the supervised drop-off area will be in the parking lot in the rear of the school. All drivers MUST follow the Arrival and Departure Procedures described below. The success of this procedure to run efficiently depends on the cooperation of all drivers. Thank you for your cooperation during this important transition period.

    Some families choose other meeting locations such as the public library, the Carmel Valley Recreation Center and/or the Solana Highlands Center. There is supervision provided at some cross-walks before and after school. Please arrange this in advance and be sure your child knows their designated meeting spot. 

    DROP-OFF/PICK-UP PROCEDURE

    If you are using the drop-off/pick-up lot, we ask that you:

    • Enter the parking lot from Townsgate Drive (ONLY after school program vehicles, special needs vehicles will enter the front parking lot, near the office.)
    • Children will exit the vehicle onto the sidewalk only. Please pull all the way forward before allowing your child to exit. 
    • Children should exit the vehicle on the passenger side. Please have your child ready to go with their back-pack in the car and not in the trunk.  Parents should not have to get out of the car during this process.  Once the student is on the sidewalk and the car door is closed, please leave the lot promptly.

     
    Afternoon Departure procedure:  Drive-In * Pick-up * Depart

    At the end of the school day, staff will supervise the rear parking lot. Students will meet on the sidewalk along the edge of the lot.
    Students will get in the cars once they reach the edge of the sidewalk.

    • Drive-in: Pull as far forward as you are able.
    • Pick-up: Your child should be waiting for you and will be called upon your arrival.  Your child will enter the car on the curb side (passenger side) only.  
    • Depart: Once your child is in the vehicle and the car door is closed, please leave promptly. Thank you for remembering to drive slowly and carefully when exiting the school parking lot.  Please, no use of cell phones.

    To familiarize the students with the departure system, their classroom teacher will discuss and review the procedure.  Thank you for getting your child to school on time and for driving safely.  Our instructional day begins at 8:40 am and ends at 3:00 pm and on Wednesdays ends at 2:00 pm for all grades, 4-6.

    Before the first day of school, please be sure your child knows where you intend to meet.  Thank you for your continued cooperation.


    SCHOOL HOURS

    The school campus is open to students from 8:30 am to 3:05 pm. The first bell rings at 8:40 and the tardy bell 8:40.  School ends at 3:00 pm and at 2:00 pm on Wednesdays. Students should not arrive prior to 8:25 am, as there is no supervision provided before this time. Please be on time to pick up students. Students not picked up by 3:15 pm are brought to the office to call home. Parents will need to come into the office to pick up students after 3:15 pm.

    The school office is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm on all days when students are in attendance.


    SPECIAL PROGRAMS

    If the Student Success Team and parents determine that a student is performing significantly below grade level due to a possible handicapping condition, a referral to special education will be made. Once this referral has been made and parent approval is granted, the school special education staff assesses the student's current level of performance and the level at which the student is capable of performing. In order to qualify for special education services, there must be a large discrepancy between these two areas and an identified learning disability. If this discrepancy exists, an IEP (individual education plan) meeting will be conducted with the parents to share results and set up specific learning goals for the student.

    Learning Specialist: Once a student qualifies for special education, the Learning Specialist Team can provide assistance to the students in special education to help meet goals and objectives. Students are given strategies they can utilize in collaboration with the general education teacher to compensate for their learning disability.

    Speech & Language Program: The speech & language program at Solana Pacific serves students from fourth through sixth grade. A pre-school program is also available through the Solana Beach School District to serve children from three years of age who demonstrate speech or language delays or who are at high risk for developing speech or language delays.

    ELD (English Language Development): Students who have been identified as English Language Development (ELD) will receive support through a specially designed language acquisition program. This is a pullout program in which identified students work with a credentialed teacher on a variety of language acquisition skills. The language survey, included in students' registration packet, is used to identify those students who may qualify.


    SPECIAL RESOURCES

    It is the desire of the Solana Pacific staff to ensure that all students, regardless of their unique needs and abilities, are able to achieve and learn the school curriculum. In order to do this, we provide a variety of special resources for students which help those with difficulties improve and challenge those with exceptional abilities. In order to qualify for these services, students must be referred through the Student Success Team.


    STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS & PROCEDURES

    The primary mission of the school's student behavior expectations is to develop a structure of consistency in using a proactive, preventative approach where students develop a respect for others, themselves, and learning. An important element of this policy is how well the students understand the PRIDE expectations. All students and parents will be asked to review the student behavior expectations together at the beginning of each year and to sign a form stating that they understand the expectations and corrective actions. See also Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion.


    STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM

    The teacher and/or parent may refer a student to the Student Success Team. This team of teachers, the School Psychologist, the Principal, and parents meet to discuss the strengths and concerns of the student and the team will make several recommendations to the teacher and parents in regards to classroom/home modifications and interventions.


    SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS

    The Board of Education believes that reasonable use of surveillance cameras will help the District support its goals for campus security. Cameras are not placed in areas where students, staff, or community members have a reasonable expectation for privacy. The District’s audio capability on the surveillance equipment is disabled, so sounds are not recorded.

    THE LEADER IN ME

    The Leader in Me is an approach to developing a culture of leadership in our school and is based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® by Stephen Covey. Founded on internationally recognized and universal principles, The Leader in Me model emphasizes skills that students need in order to be successful in an ever-changing society. Developing a culture of leadership in our school is about helping students be the leaders of their own lives. The Leader in Me helps them identify their own unique talents and abilities and encourages them to make a positive difference in the world. 

    Solana Pacific School is committed to supporting all of our students in becoming leaders!


    TOBACCO FREE SCHOOL SITE

    Solana Pacific School and the Solana Beach School District is a tobacco-free site. Use of all tobacco products shall be prohibited within any district building, facility, or vehicle. In addition, the use of all tobacco products is prohibited on school grounds or premises. This prohibition shall also apply to all individuals attending or representing the school district at school-sponsored activities held off district property.


    TOYS

    No toys or sports equipment, from home, are allowed at school.   This rule applies to before and after school also.  We provide balls and other equipment for use at recess time.


    VISITORS

    All visitors must sign-in and out through the school office through the Raptor Kiosk and wear a Raptor visitor's badge at all times.


    VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

    Solana Pacific values its Parent Volunteers immensely. Volunteer assistance enriches the educational program, increases supervision of students, and contributes to school safety while strengthening the schools' relationships with the community. Parents/guardians and other members of the community are encouraged to share their time, knowledge, and abilities with students. It is very important for all volunteers to respect confidentiality, be on time and inform the teacher if they cannot volunteer as scheduled.

    SBSD selected Raptor Technologies to provide background checks for all visitors and volunteers through Megan's Law.  The system is in use at all school sites and in the District Office. Prior to volunteering you must register in the Raptor system https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NjEwMDplbi1VUw==

    Please contact your teacher to schedule day/times to volunteer or the PTO for volunteer opportunities. The Raptor process must be completed annually. 


    WELLNESS POLICY

    When it is time to celebrate a birthday or a special occasion, many of us love to make or buy special treats for our children. Our SBSD Wellness Policy does not allow for birthday treats to be brought to school. Please consider other, non-food items, if you choose to offer a small "treat". Ideas include: special school supplies, stickers, art and craft supplies, etc.

    Research documents that a student's health affects their attendance and ability to learn.  Healthy children:

    • Do better in school
    • Miss fewer days of school
    • Pay attention in class
    • Have improved classroom behavior
    • Are more likely to graduate from high school and go to college