Exceptions To Signing In and Getting a Visitor's Badge:
Monday Morning Assemblies
Minimum Day Conferences

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME ON THE SANDBURG CAMPUS, BUT FOR THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF ALL THE STUDENTS, WE ASK THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE REQUESTED PROCEDURES.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at 858-566-0510 extension 0.

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STATEMENT OF POLICY

The Board of Education of the San Diego Unified School District:

1. Believes the purpose of all students attending school is to participate actively in educational programs in order to acquire an education consistent with their personal goals and the goals of society.
2. Defines discipline as a behavior which permits students and staff to perform effectively in a school setting.
3. Expects high standards of discipline and high moral conduct on the part of students and staff.
4. Assigns to district staff (teachers, principals, administrators, counselors, and other district personnel), the responsibility of assuring this policy and its rules are carried out consistently, fairly, and promptly, with due regard for the rights of individuals.
5. Intends to enforce this policy within existing city, state, and federal laws.
6. Supports school administration and staff in carrying out this policy.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Students are responsible for:
1. Knowing the standards.
2. Following the standards to the best of their ability.

Parents are responsible for:
1. Discussing the rules with their children.
2. Supporting the person in charge enforcing the rules.
3. Providing a place for the child to eat lunch away from school on minimum days if the child does not purchase a cafeteria lunch.
4. Provide for their child’s personal nourishment, adequate rest, and prompt, regular attendance in school.
5. Ensure that their child leaves home so as to arrive at school on time.
6. Avoid scheduling vacations, excursions, and routine medical and dental treatment that will interfere with their child’s instructional program.
7. Notify the school when your child is absent.

Classroom Teachers are responsible for:
1. Discussing the rules with their students.
2. Taking action to maintain the standards.
3. Setting an example as positive role models.
4. Notifying parents of special recognition and concerns.
5. Setting up parent conferences.

Teachers are the class authority and are responsible for all students. Teachers may discipline students with any of the following interventions:

• timeout
• remove classroom privileges
• after school detention if less than 30 minutes, no call is required to the home but is a courtesy
• if more than 30 minutes, call home; may need to book detention for following day to give parents time to organize childcare (CA Code of Regulation 353 Title V)
• send a note home to parent
• call parents and request assistance with behavior modification
• set up a parent conference
• refer to Administration (referral required)
• with principal approval, suspend student from class for the day of the suspension and the day following. (parent conference) (Education code 48910)

RIGHTS OF STUDENTS

Students have the right to:
1. Be respected as individual human beings.
2. Be taught in a knowledgeable, interesting manner.
3. Express their opinions and have them heard and respected, as long as the opinions are expressed in a responsible and timely way.
4. Have a positive learning environment including:
    4a. A reasonable quiet and comfortable place to work.
    4b. Relevant curriculum materials.
    4c. A reasonable amount of individual attention and instruction.
    4d. Explanations and reasons for grading assignments, behavior requirements and consequences, and other actions affecting student’s learning and growth.
    4e. A clean, attractive and functional school site.
5. Be instructed according to their ability and achievement level and be evaluated according to their ability and achievement.
6. Receive fair and consistent treatment in class and be provided an explanation leading to a clear understanding of the rules and consequences.
7. Attend school without having person or property threatened or harassed.

RIGHTS OF TEACHERS

Teachers have the right to:
1. Be respected by students as individual human beings.
2. Work at school without threat to themselves or their personal property.
3. Teach to the best of their ability without students/parents harassment or disruption.
4. Communicate with students in a responsible, honest, and non-threatening manner.
5. Expect students to be aware of and adhere to classroom standards.
6. Expect students to accept responsibility for attending and learning.

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BEHAVIOR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

Children are accountable to school authorities for their behavior on the way to and from school.

1. Safest Direct Route. Children are to go to and from school by the safest, most direct route. Do not accept rides or gifts from strangers. Report any problems to the school office.

2. Street Crossing. Children are to cross busy streets using the school crosswalk and at street corners.

3. Arrive at School. Children are to arrive at school between 7:35 am and 7:45 am. Student supervision begins at 7:35 a.m. Students should arrive after this time. Students eating breakfast at school may arrive at 7:20 a.m. Upon arrival to the school grounds, pupils are to go directly to their classrooms.

4. Leaving School Grounds during the school day. If your child is to be dismissed early, it will be necessary to obtain office permission. Students may not leave school without permission. Parents must complete “Permit to Leave School Grounds” form in order for students to leave campus during the day. Children cannot be released by telephone message. This precaution is for your child’s protection. Individuals picking up a child must have proper identification and have name listed on the school’s data card. Identification is necessary and in the case of a person acting for a parent, there must be a written request from parents.

5. Tardies. Students arriving after 7:45 a.m. must report to the school office for a tardy slip to be admitted to class.

6. Bicycles. At the request of the San Diego Police Department, only children in Grades 4 and 5 may ride their bicycles to school. No exceptions will be made.
   6a. When entering or leaving school grounds, bike riders must walk their bikes. Students riding bikes on school grounds, near school buildings and on the sidewalk in front of the school is not permitted.
   6b. Parent permission is required and bikes must have a valid license.
   6c. Park and lock their bikes in the bicycle racks (No bikes may be locked together).
   6d. Walk their bikes to and from the gate nearest the bike racks.
   6e. Helmets must be worn by all students riding bicycles at all times.
   6f. Know that the school or school district is not responsible for careless riding or students will be asked to leave their bikes at home.
   6g. Although Sandburg has designated an area for students to park bicycles, the San Diego Unified School District is not responsible and assumes no liability for theft, damage, or loss of use, to any bicycle, equipment, or article left on site. The student assumes all such risk. Students are urged to secure their bicycles in an appropriate manner by using a quality lock and chain or other devise. Students must report missing bikes to the police at once.
   6h. Riding bikes to school is a privilege, which may be revoked if rules are broken.

7. After School. Children are to leave immediately after school, unless they are taking part in a supervised school activity and have parent permission.

CONDUCT DURING SCHOOL

All students will be expected to practice their Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines throughout the day.
1. Students are responsible for following directions of adults at school without argument.
2. All staff members have the responsibility for directing and managing the behavior of students.
3. Except in emergencies, a pass from an adult staff member is needed for a student to be out of class in order to visit office, nurses, etc.
4. When released for recess or lunch, all classes should walk quietly to the appropriate area with their teacher. Younger students and students who needed assistance should be given the right of way when passing. Students must stay in line with their class. Students are reminded to keep their hands and feet to themselves.
5. Students are expected to show respect for others in the cafeteria and lunch court and use appropriate manners. Students should clean up their lunch trash, and wait for directions from supervisors before going to the playground.
6. Hateful comments, name calling, including racial slurs, will not be tolerated.

BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM

1. Practice Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines daily.
2. Respect the teacher.
3. Do your work.
4. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
5. Use proper language.
6. Wait your turn to talk.
7. Respect the rights and property of others.
8. Give personal best to all activities.
9. Help to keep learning environment clean, organized and safe.

BEHAVIOR ON THE PLAYGROUND

1. Practice Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines daily.
2. Walk to and from the playground
3. Play in your designated area. Only approved games are to be played.
4. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
5. Use equipment safely. (jungle gym for climbing only)
6. Stay on the playground until the bell rings, unless you have a pass.
7. Students will refrain from throwing rocks and other objects not intended for throwing.
8. Students are encouraged to bring healthy snacks to school.
   8a. No gum or carbonated drinks allowed
   8b. No electronic games, walkmans, earphones allowed at school
9. Only school furnished playground equipment may be used at school, and:
   9a. Each student is responsible for returning equipment to the ball carts
   9b. Equipment taken from the classroom should be clearly marked and returned at the end of recess
    9c. The blue playground equipment is for Grades 1-3
    9d. The red playground equipment is for Grades 4th-5th
    9e. Practicing your Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines are expected while playing on this equipment
10. At the end of recess, students FREEZE, wait for the “okay” signal, walk to line-up areas and wait for their teacher.

An adult is on duty at all times to assist students with conflicts.

BEHAVIOR DURING LUNCHTIME

1. Practice Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines daily.
2. Talk quietly to others while waiting in line, in the cafeteria, and the lunch arbor.
3. Eat your own food.
4. Dispose of waste in the proper places. Help others at your table to keep your area clean.
5. Stay seated until you are excused. When ready to leave, raise your hand and wait to be excused.

BEHAVIOR IN THE RESTROOMS

1. Practice Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines daily.
2. Use the restroom properly, and then leave. There should be no loitering in the restrooms.
3. There is no playing in or near the restroom facilities.
4. Loud voices and yelling are not allowed.
5. Toilet tissues and paper towels should not be misused. Towels and water should be used with cleanliness and conservation in mind.
6. Towels and waste paper should be placed in appropriate containers along with other trash.
7. Respect the privacy of others.

GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL SCHOOL AREAS

1. Auditorium:
   1a. Appropriate and polite behavior is expected at all times.
   1b. Students who demonstrate lack of respect for others and/or disruptive behavior will be removed from the assembly.
2. Library:
   2a. Use of the library/media center is a privilege.
   2b. Proper care and respect for reading books are important.
   2c. Library privileges will be revoked if a student displays unacceptable behavior.
   2d. Additional books cannot be checked out if prior loaned books are not returned.

BUS BEHAVIOR

Bus Rules – All students using a school bus for a field trip or daily transportation to and from school must follow rules established by city ordinance, state education code and district policy.

• Students must remain seated.
• Excessive noise is not acceptable.
• Eating is not allowed.
• Arms, hands and head are to be kept inside the bus.
• Nothing is to be thrown out of the bus.
• Driver’s directions must be followed.
• Practice Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines daily.

If a rule is broken: Driver will write referrals for inappropriate behavior. A copy of each referral will be mailed to the parent. The vice-principal or teacher will counsel with students involved with each referral.

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS

The following items may not be brought to school: gum, soda, candy, skateboards, skates, rollerblades, rollershoes, any type of trading cards, portable radios, electronic toys and games. Other than the health and safety items, the last five items could be lost or damaged and the school cannot assume responsibility for property loss.

ENFORCING STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

Most children really want to behave in school. For these children it is often enough for them to know and understand the rules. Another important ingredient is PRAISE for students when they do a good job. Students should get more attention for following the rules than breaking them.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Name calling, pushing, threatening, fighting, harassing, teasing, and defiance will not be permitted. Throwing any dangerous object is against school rules. Students are to keep off the fences around the school grounds. Students are not to “cut” or save places in line. Balls should not be kicked on the blacktop area unless students are in an organized game. Students are to show respect for administrators, teachers, adults, supervisors, employees and aides. Students are to do as they are directed by adults at school.

It is the responsibility of the school to maintain a safe environment for children. All offenses will require immediate action by the teacher and/or site administrator.

 Defiance of authority/deliberate classroom disruption
 Assault (verbal or physical threat)
 Fighting
 Drugs
 Weapons
 Truancy
 Theft
 Gang Activity
 Vandalism
 Smoking
 Graffiti
 Profane Language
 Verbal Abuse
 Gang-Related Writing

Consequences for Unacceptable Dress and/or Behavior - For the few students who do not follow the rules, we have certain procedures. When children do not behave according to the standards expected, they must accept the consequences of their actions. The normal course of action for a typical offense is outlined below. In more serious cases, some steps may be omitted. The normal procedure of consequences for unacceptable behavior is as follows:
1. Adult gives verbal warning to student, remind of standards
2. Conference with student on an individual basis
3. Loss of school privileges
4. Contact with parent by telephone or note
5. Isolation from other students
6. Detention after school for up to one hour (parents will be notified if detention is to exceed thirty minutes)
7. Parent-teacher conference
8. Referral for counseling services
9. Referral to principal or vice-principal
10. Suspension from class
11. Suspension from school
12. Transfer to another school
13. Recommendation for expulsion (Board of Education approval required)
14. Any student who is dressed inappropriately will be sent to the counselors office and remain there until parent is contacted.

In summary, the purpose of this discipline plan is to provide a positive learning environment for all students; to remove from the classroom those disruptive students who are interfering with the teaching-learning process; and to encourage open and positive communications between teachers and parents.

Vandalism - Anyone who maliciously damages or defaces school property or that of another person is required by law to pay for damages. This includes defacing school property with permanent marker or felt pen or spray paint. Immediate suspension and possible police contact may be required. (P.C. 594)

Profanity/Pornography - The use of offensive words or profanity is unacceptable. Obscene actions, possession of pornographic materials, or habitual profanity can lead to suspension.

Fighting - Fighting is strictly forbidden. Students who fight will be referred to the counselor, principal or vice principal for disciplinary action and may result in suspension.

Extortion or Threats - Any student involved in obtaining money or other possessions of value through the use of intimidation or violence will be suspended. An investigation by School Police Services may be required. (Extortion: Penal Code 518; Threats: Penal Code 519)

Touching and Harassment - Inappropriate touching of another’s body is forbidden and will be dealt with as a serious matter requiring an investigation for disciplinary intervention. The rule is, “Keep your hands off others at all times.” Harassment involves consistent bothering others, whether racial, sexual or otherwise.

Drugs/Alcohol - Possession or use of narcotics, dangerous drugs or alcohol is a violation of the law. Students involved with or possessing narcotics or alcohol will be suspended and referred to School Police Services and/or San Diego Police Department. (Education Code 48904)

Weapons - Weapons are never to be brought to campus for any reason. Any student who has an object considered to be a weapon will be referred to the vice principal or principal for immediate suspension and investigation by School Police Services Department and/or San Diego Police Department for expulsion. (Penal Code 626.10) (Education Code 48910)

Theft - Any student involved in the theft or attempted theft of school or personal property will be suspended. This includes receiving stolen property. A school Police Services contract may be required. Students are encouraged not to bring large amounts of money to school.

Defacing Property – Any person who writes, sprays, scratches, or otherwise affixes graffiti on real or personal property not his or her own, is guilty of an infraction and punishable by a fine. The court may impose community service. (Penal Code 640.6)

DISMISSAL

1. Bus children will go directly to the bus line-up area.
2. On-ground daycare students will go directly to daycare provider.
3. All other students will be escorted to designated dismissal gates. Students will remain with their class until reaching designated dismissal gate.
4. Students should go directly home at the end of the school day and not return to school without appropriate supervision.
5. Safety-patrolled crosswalk is to be used when crossing Avenida Del Gato.
6. Students waiting for brothers, sisters, or friends need to make arrangements (before school) to meet at the designated dismissal gate.
7. For the safety of ALL children, parents and guardian who are picking up children are expected to wait outside the front, side or back gates.

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Students are to wear clothing that is appropriate for all school activities.

Footwear should be sturdy and comfortable with closed toes, shoe laces tied securely, and suitable for active kicking and running games (e.g. tennis shoes).  Flip flops, open-toed sandals, slick leather or plastic soles or heels, platform soles, high heels, and roller shoes (Heelys) are not appropriate.

Gang affiliated or identifying articles of clothing are not permitted.  Gang affiliated hats or caps are not allowed as they have proven to be disruptive to the educational setting as well as to the maintenance of a safe and orderly environment.

Hats and caps which are not gang affiliated may be worn properly outdoors with the bills facing forward, providing shade from the sun.  Hats are not to be worn inside classrooms, buildings, office or auditorium.

Overall straps must be worn on the shoulders and not left dangling.  No “sagging” or “baggy” trousers or shorts are allowed.  They must not be several sizes too large.  They should fit with hems sewn properly and not cut, stapled or pinned.  Chains are not allowed.

Boys tank tops that are oversized can only be worn with a T-shirt underneath.  Shorts should reach to the students’ fingertips when arms are held straight at the sides.  T-shirt messages or pictures that show violence or alcohol, or have meanings likely to invite unfavorable comments should not be worn.

Articles of clothing that invite unfavorable attention, particularly on maturing students, such as midriff tops, brief shorts, tube tops, etc., are not to be worn to school.  Long dresses, strapless dresses, mini-skirts, and spaghetti-strap tops are not appropriate.  Girls may wear shorts under their regular clothing for physical education activities.

The act of exposing underwear or bare skin can result in a referral to the office.  Repeat offenders will be sent home for the day or changed into something more appropriate.  Phone calls are made to parents requesting appropriate attire to be substituted.

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Notice of Student Non-Discrimination

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability or any other unlawful consideration. The district shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities and will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs.

Any student who engages in discrimination of another student or anyone from the district may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Any employee who permits or engages in discrimination may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Any student or parent/guardian who feels that discrimination has occurred should immediately contact a teacher or the principal for resolution at the site. If the issue cannot be resolved the student or parent/guardian should contact the district Title IX Coordinator, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St., Room 1202, San Diego, CA 92103. For questions or additional information please call 619.725.8174.

Student Sexual Harassment Policy

San Diego Unified School District is committed to making the schools free from sexual harassment. This means that the district prohibits harassment made by someone from or in the educational setting. Sexual harassment can be such actions as; unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the educational setting.

The district prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the student’s academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.

The district further prohibits sexual harassment in which a student’s grades, benefits, services, honors, program or activities are dependent on submission to such conduct. Students should report any sexual harassment to their school principal, vice principal, counselor, or teacher.

Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined appropriately. This includes suspension or possible expulsion. Employees who violate this policy shall be disciplined according to personnel procedures (AP7110)

The district believes that it can solve harassment issues at the school site. If not, students or parents/guardians may contact the district Title IX Coordinator, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St., Room 1202, San Diego, CA 92103. For questions or additional information please call 619.725.8174.

To File a Discrimination or Sexual Harassment Complaint

1. Filing a complaint: A complaint maybe filed by a student or parent/guardian by obtaining a copy of the Uniform Complaint Form and Administrative Procedure 0112 from the school or the district’s Legal Office. Remedies available outside of the district are listed in this procedure. The complaint should be filed with the principal at the complaining student’s school.

2. Investigation: The San Diego Unified School District will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation of the harassment allegations and provide a written report within 60 days of when the complaint is filed.

3. Action: If the district determines that its polices prohibiting sexual harassment have been violated, disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, will be taken.

The person filing the complaint may also pursue action in civil court.

Complaints will be kept confidential.
The district prohibits retaliation against any participant in the complaint process. Each complaint shall be investigated promptly and in a way that respects the privacy of all parties concerned.

A student who has a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment should contact a teacher or principal for resolution at the school site. If the complaint can not be resolved, the student should contact:

Vira Villarreal
Title IX Coordinator
Eugene Brucker Education Center
4100 Normal St., Room 1202
San Diego, CA 92103

For questions or additional information please call 619.725.8174.

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