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Our Motto:
Know Thy IMPACT
…on self
….on others
....on our community
…..on our PLANET!
Student/Parent/Guardian
School Handbook
2015 - 2016
Know Thy Impact!
Shelly Clark, Principal
4730 Laguna Park Drive,
Elk Grove, 95758
Phone: (916) 509-8877
Fax: (916) 683-8398
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Marion Mix Elementary School
Shelly Clark, Principal
Stacie Overaas, School Secretary
Valery Walsh, School Office Assistant ll
Oscar Machado, Lead Custodian
Paula Gonzalez, Nurse
School Office Hours:
8:00am-3:30pm
School phone number: 916-509-8877
School fax number: 916-691-3136
School website: http://blogs.egusd.net/mix/
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Mission Statement
Elk Grove Unified School
District
District Administrators
Adopted by the Board of Education on June 18, 2001
Christopher Hoffman
Our Mission
The Elk Grove Unified School District
will
provide a learning community that
challenges
ALL students to realize their greatest
potential.
Our Core Values
Mark Cerruti
Associate Superintendent,
Education Services
David Reilly
Associate Superintendent,
Human Resources
Christina Pena
Associate Superintendent,
Secondary Education
Donna Cherry
Associate Superintendent
PreK-6 Education
Dr. Fawzia Keval
Director,
PreK-6 Education
Bob Roe
Director,
PreK-6 Education
Jenifer Avey
Director,
PreK-6 Education
Outcomes for students
Achievement of core academic skills
Confident, effective thinkers and problem
solvers
Ethical participants in society
Commitments about how we
operate as an organization
Superintendent
Sonjhia Lowery
Director,
Learning Support Services
Supporting continuous improvements of
instruction
Building strong relationships
Finding solutions
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Bobbie Singh-Allen, Board President
Carmine S. Forcina
Chet Madison, Sr.
Anthony Perez
Beth Albiani
Nancy Chaires Espinoza
Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire
Anthony “Tony” Perez
High expectations for learning for all
students
Instructional excellence
Safe, peaceful, and healthy environment
Enriched learning environment
Collaboration with diverse communities
families
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Message from the Principal
August, 2015
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to the Marion Mix Elementary family! As our school embarks on its inaugural
year, we would like you to all know how much we value your involvement and shared
commitment to making Marion Mix Elementary one-of-a-kind. Our goal is provide an
academic, social, and emotional experience where all students and adults know their
IMPACT and work to make it positive and meaningful.
This will be a year of “firsts” for all of us. We plan to include parents and community
members as much as possible as we create the culture of Marion Mix Elementary. All are
encouraged to find a way to get connected (http://blogs.egusd.net/mix/). As we promote
our first PTA, help brand our school in STEM (Science Technology Engineering
Mathematics), and host many school events and fund raisers---please find a way to be part
of the “Mix”. 
During our 2015-2016 school year, we will focus on Common Core Standards and begin our
work with Next Generation Science Standards. In fact, we are the only elementary school
working with the new science framework. In our first year, we will do this by providing
monthly Engineering activities and contests for our students. This is just one way we will
expand our students’ knowledge and understanding of what “science” can be like, look like,
and act like in the real world. All of our work is to support preparing our students for the
21st skills that are in high demand and will continue to be in years to come. Teachers have
been attending professional training and are prepared to ensure your child has an
exceptional school year.
Our teachers have also been working hard to prepare their classrooms for your children.
Many of you have assisted to make this work possible. We sincerely appreciate your
assistance with library set-up, our community BBQ, PTA, & Watch DOGS. Starting a school
from scratch is not easy task. Your many hands have made for light work, so THANK YOU!
We look forward to an A-MAZing 2015 - 2016 school year and welcome your participation
and support.
Sincerely,
Shelly J. Clark
Principal, Marion Mix Elementary School
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Marion Mix Elementary Vision Statement
Marion Mix Elementary will Empower ALL to:
 Know Their Impact
 Embrace Continuous Growth
 Prepare for the 21st Century
Our Mission Statement
Marion Mix Elementary will accomplish this vision by:
 Helping students, families and staff develop a clear
understanding of their individual and collective
IMPACT by explicitly teaching and practicing high
levels of reflective thinking.
 Working collaboratively to identify challenges, develop
solutions, and refine practices to better meet the
needs of ALL students.
 Providing high-quality first instruction which
incorporates ongoing assessment of student learning
that is frequent, accurate, specific and timely to move
students towards academic proficiency and beyond.
 Promoting critical thinking, innovation, collaboration,
and problem solving by making all learning relevant and
aligned to 21st Century College, Career, and Citizenship
readiness.
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Marion Mix Elementary Staff 2015-2016
Principal, Shelly Clark
TK/Kindergarten
TK Emilia Goodrich
Rm. K1
Fifth/ Sixth Grade
AM Jennifer Panson
Rm. K2
AM Marisol Turpen
Rm. K3
AM Debbie DaPonte
Rm. K3
Brandon Lewis
Rm. 17
PM Aida Mohamed
Rm. K3
Michelle Fennell
Rm. 16
PM Janine Reynolds
Rm. K2
Jodi Vega
Rm. 18
Sixth Grade
Support Staff
First Grade
Aron Bishop
Computer Resource Teacher
Debra Hill
Rm. 10
Patti Sipula
Subject Matter/STEM Coach
Jenny Regadanz
Rm. 11
Julie Fong
Resource Specialist
John Grima
Rm. 9
Laura Stock
Resource Specialist
Juliann Morgan
Full Inclusion Teacher
Second Grade
Pa Xiong
Rm. 6
Liz Pierce
School Psychologist
Jami Johnson
Rm. 7
Jeannette Crockwell
Speech Therapist
Katee Taylor
Rm. 8
Nona Hensen
Mental Health Therapist
Alyssa Flink
Rm. 5
Paula Gonzalez
School Nurse
Lisa Shnairson
Librarian
Third Grade
Sharon Hamlin
Rm. 4
Stacie Overaas
School Secretary
Linda Black
Rm. 2
Valery Walsh
School Office Assistant
April Milligan
Rm. 3
Oscar Machado
Lead Custodian
Amy Devoto Vermillian
Rm. 1
Brenda Chan
Custodian
Anthony Davila
Custodian
Fourth Grade
Trina Keating
Rm. 25
Renee Cortez
Yard Supervisor
Tenley Willock
Rm. 23
Kendra Villalpando
Yard Supervisor
Libby Bertacchi
Rm. 24
Lupita Miller
Yard Supervisor
Quenya Tuck
Para-Educator
Para-Educator
Fifth Grade
Kevin Ohama
Rm. 21
Janet Fuentes
Jill Jones
Rm. 20
Tammy Brighi-Guches Para-Educator
April Bean
Rm. 19
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SCHEDULES:
REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
relieve the teachers. The yard supervisors will
provide in-class supervision for morning recesses
and in the MPR for lunch.
STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE NO EARLIER
THAN
8:20 A.M. (UNLESS THEY ARE ATTENDING
BREAKFAST BETWEEN 7:55-8:25)
A.M. KINDERGARTEN
P.M. KINDERGARTEN/TK
1ST-6TH GRADES
8:30-11:50
11:30-2:50
8:30-2:50
A.M. RECESS
1ST AND 3RD
2ND AND 4TH
3RD AND 6TH
10:00-10:15
10:20-10:35
10:40-10:55
LUNCH
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
6TH
RECESS
11:15-11:35
11:35-11:55
11:55-12:15
12:45-1:05
1:05-1:25
1:25-1:45
10:55-11:15
11:15-11:35
11:35-11:55
12:25-12:45
12:45-1:05
1:05-1:25
Student Attendance:
One of the most important elements of
successful learning is regular, on-time attendance
at school. If an absence is necessary, call the
school office at 916-509-8877 the morning of
the absence or send a note to the school office.
The note should include the date and the reason
for the absence. When a child’s attendance shows
three or more truancies or several tardies, a
letter will be sent to you from our district.
Absences without valid excuse constitute a
TRUANCY report which is reported to the School
Attendance Review Board (SARB). You need to
write the reasons for the absences on the letter
and return it to the school office. If there is no
improvement to your child’s attendance, the
School Attendance Review Board process will
continue with a second letter. With the issuance
of the third SARB letter the District will contact
you. You can avoid these letters by making sure
your child comes to school on time EVERYDAY.
Early Out Wednesdays
ALL KINDERGARTEN & TK REMAIN REGULAR SCHEDULE
1st-6th Grades
8:30-2:00
MINIMUM DAYS
ALL KINDERGARTEN & TK REMAIN REGULAR SCHEDULE
1st-6th Grades
8:30-1:00
STATE LAW permits the excuse of an absence
for the following reasons:
1. Due to his or her illness.
2. Due to quarantine under the direction of a
county or city health officer.
3. For the purpose of having medical, dental,
optometric, or chiropractic appointments.
4. For the purpose of attending a funeral
service 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 of California.
5. For justifiable personal reasons, including but
not limited to, an appearance in court,
attendance at a funeral service, observance
of a holiday or ceremony of his or her
religion, attendance at religious retreats, or
attendance at an employment conference,
when the pupil's absence has been requested
in writing by the parent or guardian and
MINIMUM DAY LUNCH/RECESS
1ST
10:20-10:50
ND
2
10:40-11:10
3RD
11:00-11:30
TH
4
11:20-11:50
5TH
11:40-12:10
TH
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12:00-12:30
Rainy Day/Spare the Air Day:
Students report directly to their classrooms by
using their designated school entrance door on a
rainy day. If a student’s teacher has morning
duty, students need to report to the MPR until
their teacher picks them up. No recesses on rainy
days—Yard supervisors and administrators will
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approved by the principal or a designated
representative pursuant to uniform standards
established by the governing board.
special Lost and Found area (located in the Multipurpose Room) for students to claim their lost
items. Please do this before or after school.
When students arrive late to school they
should go through the office to receive a late
slip. Absences, tardies, and early dismissals
may disqualify the student from receiving a
perfect attendance award.
Parent – Teacher Communication
We value parents and want to communicate with
you as much as necessary. Our first priority,
however, is to see that the student’s learning is
not interrupted during the day. Typically,
messages will not be delivered to students except
in cases of an emergency. Please make all
arrangements with your child before he/she
comes to school.
We also ask that you use these guidelines:
Tardiness:
Tardiness can also interfere with success in
school. Students are expected to be at school
before the warning bell rings at 8:25 AM.
Early Dismissal:
Early dismissal from school disrupts your child’s
instructional day, so we encourage you to make
appointments for after 2:50 whenever possible.
However, this is permitted on a “need basis” only.
Students may never leave the school for any
reason without first coming to the office. A
parent, or someone on the emergency form, will
need to sign the student out and complete the
“early dismissal” form. A parent/guardian or a
person identified by the parent/guardian must
sign the student out in the office before the
student can leave the campus. STUDENTS
CANNOT SIGN THEMSELVES OUT. This
guideline is for the protection of your child.
Three “early dismissals” will equal one “Truancy”,
and this may prevent a student from earning a
“Perfect Attendance” award.
Transfer Out Process:
When you need to transfer your child out of
MMES to another school, please come into the
school office and complete a “Disenrollment”
form. We also ask that all textbooks and library
books be returned to your child’s teacher before
his/her last day of school.
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If you wish to speak to the teacher,
please email, call or make an appointment
at least 24 hours in advance to see
him/her before or after school.
Telephone calls into the classroom during
the day will be limited to emergency
messages only. Messages can be left on
the teacher’s voicemail or email.

If you would like homework for an absent
child, please call the office or Email the
teacher before 9am so homework can be
made available to pick up after 3:00.

If you need to pick up your child during
the school day for a medical appointment,
please send a note with your child to
inform the teacher of dismissal time.
When you come into the office to sign
your child out, your child will be called
from the classroom at that time.
STUDENT SAFETY AND
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
Arrival/Dismissal Information:
ALL GATES do not OPEN until 8:20am
We have one lane entering and exiting our
school’s parking lot. Please use the lane closest to
the front of the school in the parking lot for drop
off/pick up, only. If you need to get out of your
vehicle for any reason, you must park in the lot in
a designated parking slot and walk on campus.
Before and After School Day Care:
Champions Day Care operates a facility on our
campus. If you are interested in detailed
information, please call 916-430-7422.
Lost and Found:
Please mark your child’s possessions with first
and last names in permanent marker. There is a
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Please, NEVER encourage your children to walk
between traffic or cross without using the
crosswalk. If you must park, you must get out
and escort your child to your car. Otherwise,
instruct your child which drop off/pick up zone
you will be using so they know to look for you.
Walking onto Campus:
All students and adults who walk onto campus are
asked to use only the crosswalks that are
designated for moving onto campus. We place
supervising adults/teachers with STOP signs at
crosswalks to ensure that students and adults are
kept safe as they arrive or leave our campus. We
ask that all adults model safe behavior for our
children by complying with this request and by
using the crosswalks.
Upon leaving the school parking lot after
arrival/dismissal, you may only make a RIGHT
turn to keep the flow of traffic moving. This will
be clearly marked and enforced.
VISITORS: (see Student Check Out)
Campus visitors are required to sign in at the
office and obtain a visitor’s pass if they wish to
enter the campus while classes are in session. All
visitors will sign in using our Complete Security
System. Your picture will be taken and it will be
displayed on your visitor badge. Please allow
adequate time to check in. Delays can be
expected. This will help us in our effort to
identify possible trespassers and to keep our
campus safe for our students. If you are visiting
a classroom, prior arrangements must be made
before being allowed to enter a classroom.
If you are picking up your student after school,
please wait in the quad area and meet your child
there.
There are 3 Drop Off/Pick Up Zones to choose
from to enter school. All areas will be clearly
marked.
 Front of the school: students enter
school through Main Gate (next to
kindergarten building)—never through
the front office
 Stinson Beach Gate on the south of the
Multipurpose Room
 Laguna Park Drive Gate near the
northeast corner of the main building.
*Those attending Breakfast at 7:55am may only
enter through Multipurpose Room doors located
on the south of the building or Stinson Beach
side.
Bicycles, Scooters, Skates, & Skateboards:
A bicycle storage area is furnished for students
who want to ride bicycles to school. IT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO LOCK
HIS/HER BICYCLE IN THE STORAGE AREA AT
SCHOOL. We do not have sufficient personnel
available to monitor this area, and the school
cannot assume responsibility for bikes. Please
walk all bikes, scooters, skates and skateboards
at all times while on the school grounds.
Students who ride on campus may have the
privilege revoked. Helmets are required for
students riding skates, scooters and bikes.
Students not wearing a helmet will be asked to
leave their equipment at the school until a parent
can retrieve it or a student comes with an
appropriately fitted helmet.
All Kindergarteners and Transitional Kinders need
to be dropped off and picked up by a designated
adult or sibling each day.
1. Students shall leave the school grounds within
10 minutes after dismissal time.
2. Students not picked up within 10 minutes after
dismissal time will be taken to the office. A
parent will be required to come into the office
and sign them out. Students will not be allowed to
leave the office without a parent/guardian
signature. These children are logged in, and
parents/emergency contacts coming to school to
retrieve these children must sign them out. If
your child is frequently left unattended after
dismissal, you will be notified via written letter
by the Principal. Please be aware that there is no
supervision available for unattended students.
For your convenience Marion Mix has one on-site
daycare facility: Champions: 430-7422
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
The Elk Grove Unified School District has an
emergency plan that specifies action for any
emergency situation. Students will discuss and
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practice these procedures routinely throughout
the year. Fire drills are scheduled monthly.
Allergic Reactions:
If your child has an identified allergy or reacts
violently to bee stings, you should send a note to
the office staff and to the teacher to inform
them. DO THIS IMMEDIATELY IF YOU
HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.
All information should be filed at the beginning of
each new school year. If medication for this
allergy is necessary, a medical form must be
completed.
EGUSD will provide information about possible
school closures due to inclement weather or
dangerous situations by informing Radio Station
KFBK (1530 AM) and Television Station KCRA
Channel 3.
During an emergency that requires the children
to go home, children will be dismissed only by the
Superintendent. They will be dismissed ONLY if
there is time to return students safely to their
homes and parents can be notified. Students of
parents who are not contacted will remain the
responsibility of school personnel. 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 a note posted on the front
of the school.
Prescription and Non-Prescription Medication:
Any pupil 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 at school. No medication
(prescription or non-prescription) will be
dispensed to students or allowed on the school
site without this form being completed or
updated and on file at school. These forms are
available in our school office and included in this
handbook (see page 29 & 30).
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Illness and Attendance:
Children should not come to school with a fever
or a rash. Children with a fever should remain
at home for 24 hours before returning to
school.
All student medication must be in the original
container, clearly labeled with the student’s name
and will be kept securely locked in the school
office. Students may not carry medication on
their person, although exception may be made for
students who need medication for potentially life
threatening conditions. Such exceptions require
physician, parent and principal authorization.
Injuries:
Any injury occurring at school is checked by the
office or the nurse on the days she is at Marion
Mix. If a student has hit his/her head, a “Bumps
and Blows” form will be completed and sent home
with the student. If the injury is considered a
serious one, a parent/guardian will be contacted
immediately for advice and to inform him/her of
the injury. If a parent cannot be reached, then
the emergency person is called. If the
emergency person is not available, the principal
will make a decision as to how the situation should
be resolved. This may include calling 911. Sick or
injured children are never sent home without
parental knowledge and permission.
Head Lice:
District Head Lice Policy: Effective as of July 1,
2015
A suspected case of head lice will be individually
screened. If students are identified with live
lice by the presence of a live louse or lice the
student’s parent will be called to come and pick up
the student from school. A notification letter will
be sent home with the student. When a student is
sent home families will be provided with
instructions for treatment. Pharmacists and
physicians can assist in recommending over-thecounter medication. Directions from the
treatment labels should be followed exactly
regarding application and any repeat treatments.
Readmission occurs if and when the student is
free of live lice. Students that have nits (eggs)
PARENTS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT ALL
“EMERGENCY” INFORMATION IS ACCURATE
AND CURRENT.
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present in their hair are not excluded from
school. Our head lice policy/procedure is in line
with evidence based practice and is based on the
recommendation from the Center for Disease
Control, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the
Sacramento County Public Health Department,
and the National Association of School Nurses.
Pesticides and Herbicides:
The District uses common pesticides and
herbicides, as necessary to control weeds and
pests at schools. Signs are posted at schools
describing the pesticides or herbicides, with the
active ingredients listed at least 24 hours prior
to application. If you would prefer to be notified
by mail at least 72 hours prior to application at
your child’s school, please call the District’s
maintenance and Operations Department at (916)
686-7745 to be placed on a notification list.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM:
Our cafeteria is open from 7:55 – 8:25AM each
morning for breakfast. Breakfast is served for
$1.50. The lunch price is $2.50 at elementary
schools.
Families may qualify for free or reduced price
breakfast/lunch. Students eligible for free or
reduced price meals can eat both breakfast and
lunch at no charge. To be eligible for free or
reduced price meals, an application must be
completed each school year. Once the application
is processed, the family will receive notification
by mail regarding their eligibility for that school
year. Students who are verified as homeless are
immediately eligible for free breakfast/lunch.
STUDENT CHECKOUT:
In the best interest of your child, your
cooperation with the following procedure will be
appreciated.
1. Children leaving school during the school day
for any reason should bring a signed note from
the parent/guardian permitting the office to
excuse them.
2. Any adult checking out a child must first come
to the school office. The person taking the child
is to give their name, relationship to the child,
the reason for taking the child from school, show
their driver’s license and be on the Emergency
Contact list. All children leaving early must be
signed out using our Security System, please
allow for adequate time to complete this process.
3. If an adult other than the parent/guardian
checks out a child, a signed note stating that the
parent or guardian permits the school to release
the child to the care of that person is required.
Notes will be verified via phone call to
parent/guardian.
4. In cases of emergency, please call the school
office and speak to the principal.
Your family must have a new application on file to
qualify for free and reduced meals for the new
school year. During the school year, the charge
for reduced price meals will be waived and there
will be no cost to eligible students.
Families are encouraged to purchase meals in
advance using the prepayment system,
mylunchmoney.com. Parents can use
mylunchmoney.com to check balances, and view
student’s spending history and place restrictions
on their purchases, if desired.
Food substitution accommodations will be
considered for students with disabilities or
medically documented food allergies. Families
should obtain a Medical Statement – Food
Substitution and/or Accommodations form from
the school cafeteria or office. The form must be
signed by a recognized medical authority. Return
completed forms to the school cafeteria for
review by the district dietician.
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For additional information about meal
applications, eligibility, breakfast/lunch menus
and Nutrition Education, please contact Food and
Nutrition Services at 686-7735 or refer to the
website at: www.egusd.net/nutrition/ .
Special Events/Classroom Celebrations:
Grade level teams will decide on up to three
celebrations or events throughout the year where
special treats are allowed. This is done
specifically so students with food allergies and
restrictions can be included and prepared for in
order to participate.
Lunch Time at MMES:
Each grade level has an established 20 – minute
period for lunch. If your child has forgotten
his/her lunch or lunch money, you can drop it off
in our front office. We will ensure that it is
delivered to the MPR in time for your child’s
lunch. If you would like to go down to the MPR,
you must first sign-in as a visitor in the front
office. The lunch and assembly rules are posted in
the MPR and reviewed with all students.
Parent Participation:
Classroom and School Visitation:
Parents may visit our school at any time except
during testing periods, and when the teacher is on
duty, etc. We ask that all parents and volunteers
arrange for visits at least 24 hours ahead of time
with your child’s teacher. All visitors must sign in
and sign out in the office. Visitors are also given a
“Visitor’s Pass” to wear.
If you are visiting your child during his/her
recess time, we ask that you allow our Yard
Supervisors (who are EGUSD employees) handle
all disciplinary actions. If you see or hear
something that requires an adult’s attention,
please go to the Yard Supervisor, rather than
approach another child and attempt to deal with
the issue yourself.
Older students who want to visit for “Community
Service” must make all arrangements ahead of
time with a certificated (teacher or
administrator) staff member. They are not
allowed to eat in the cafeteria or go to the
playground unless under direct supervision of the
predetermined certificated staff member who is
supervising the community service.
Birthday Book Celebrations:
We suggest if you’d like to celebrate your child’s
birthday at school, you may make a donation to
his/her classroom library or to the school library
in his/her honor. The principal will come and read
the book to the students if you’d like.
Our school is dedicated to creating a healthy
environment for all students. No food items,
especially donuts, cupcakes, pizza, and/or sugary
drinks, etc. will be allowed in classrooms or the
MPR for birthdays.
Balloons and deliveries may cause a distraction to
the learning environment. We greatly discourage
them all together. Any such items will be held in
the school office until the end of the day.
Nutrition Break/Morning Recess
All children may enjoy a mid-morning snack during
first recess. Children are allowed to bring a
nutritious snack from home to eat during this
time. Students must sit at the designated snack
tables during this time and take care of their own
trash/waste. No students are allowed to eat while
playing or walking about on campus.
School Site Council:
The primary role of the Marion Mix Elementary
School Site Council is to assist in the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of our School’s
Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
This focuses on enhancing target areas of our
curriculum and other key aspects of our school
environment. This is done through collaborative
decision making. The School Site Council includes
the Principal, Staff and Parents. The Council
meets regularly to plan, implement, and evaluate
school programs. Teachers, support staff, and
parents serve for two years. The SSC meeting
agendas are posted in our office 72 hours in
advance of each meeting.
NO Candy, Gum, Soda, Shelled Seeds allowed on
Campus:
These items are not allowed for snack or in school
lunches. Please only send healthy lunch/snack
options that will also help us keep our school
clean, healthy, and safe for all.
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The Marion Mix School Site Council election
will be held after school starts in August. More
details to follow as we have to follow.
Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students)
The program is for fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, and other father figures who will
volunteer to serve in at least one capacity at
school in a variety of school activities ranging
from Cross Walk Guard, Running Recess Games,
assisting in the classroom, setting up for
programs, etc. Our goal is for our students to be
positively influenced by the committee
involvement of father figures in the lives of their
children and other students. If you would like to
join Watch DOGS, contact the principal at:
sjclark@egusd.net .
English Language Advisory Committee:
The English Language Advisory Committee is a
group of parents of English Language Learners,
which meets during the year to discuss ways that
their children are learning and to provide
information about the school programs.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA):
Website coming soon!
The PTA is a vital part of the community and is
comprised of parents, school personnel, and other
community members. Through the PTA, parents,
teachers, administrators, and others work for
quality education and a true partnership between
home and school. Our PTA works to provide
funding for programs and experiences to enhance
our school.
CURRICULUM:
Textbooks:
Each student is issued a specific copy of the
textbooks for his/her grade at the beginning of
the school year. He/she is individually responsible
for these books during the year. We request that
students cover their books to protect them, but
do not cover with any sticky covers. It is
important that your child and you discuss his/her
responsibility for these textbooks, as parents will
be asked to pay for the replacement cost for
damaged or lost textbooks
We hope that you support our PTA by joining the
PTA, volunteering to help with activities,
attending PTA meetings, and by supporting the
fund-raisers that give money to school programs.
The PTA Board meets at 7:00 P.M. on the 3rd
Tuesday of the month except where noted in the
PTA annual calendar. PTA Meetings often follow
VAPA Performances.
Language Arts (Reading):
The Language Arts program in the Elk Grove
Unified School District is a literature and
meaning based program, which integrates reading,
writing, spelling, listening and speaking. For the
2015-2016 school year, all K-6 grade classrooms
will implement the Common Core State Standards.
As EGUSD implements the CCSS, the Open Court
reading series, along with supplemental materials,
will be used to support student learning in ELA.
Classroom teachers also use social studies and
science textbooks, short stories, poetry, plays,
essays, biographies and novels to help all students
achieve grade level standards.
PTA Officers for 2015 – 2016
We are in the process of taking nominations for
ALL Board positions
School Site Council
The primary role of the School Site Council is to
assist in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of our site LCAP (Local Control
Accountability Plan). The plan focuses on
enhancing targeted areas of instruction, parent
engagement, English Language Learners, school
attendance, and more. The council will be
comprised of: the principal, 3 teachers, 1 support
staff personnel, and 5 parents. Elections to be
held in September 2015. More information to
come.
Mathematics:
In K-6 classrooms, throughout EGUSD, teachers
will implement the Common Core State Standards
using a new math program called “Go Math”. The
“Go Math” materials are “teacher and parent
friendly” which means that communication about
skills and assignments can be easily communicated
between home and school. The materials have
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excellent support for students to reinforce
instruction. The website that supports “Go Math”
is https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do
and is helpful to parents and students.
Technology:
EGUSD has adopted an Elementary School
Technology Literacy Curriculum. This curriculum
is supported by instruction in our Computer Labs
as well as by the classroom teacher. The intent
of the curriculum is to establish a minimum level
of computer competency that every student will
attain by the time of his or her sixth grade
promotion. The knowledge is defined as
keyboarding, word processing, and critical
problem solving. Technology supports classroom
instruction. In addition, every classroom will be
equipped with at least 5-10 Chromebooks to
support classroom learning and for standardized
testing. This is in addition to 4 Chromebook carts
(with 30 Chromebooks each) we share as a staff.
Science:
Our adopted science curriculum is California
Science (in grades K-5) and Earth Science (grade
6). These materials will be an integral piece of
ELA instruction in 3-6 grades where we begin
implementing the CCSS. The Science program is
a comprehensive California Science Content
Standards-based program. The programs will help
students to develop their inquiry thinking skills
and will provide the context for students to learn
to read informational text. The California Science
program for grades K-5 includes instruction in
Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Earth
Sciences. The 6th grade program, Earth Science,
provides instruction in Earth Sciences, with Life
Sciences, and Physical Sciences to be taught in
the 7th and 8th grades. In addition, the students
at Marion Mix will practice the Science and
Engineering Practices and Cross Cutting Concepts
as part of the Next Generation Science
Standards.
STUDENT SUPPORT:
STEM Spirit Assemblies:
Two Fridays a month, students will participate in
STEM Assemblies from 2:15-2:50pm. These
spirited assemblies are a time for us to celebrate
our Engineering projects, student achievements,
and come together as a school family. Parents and
guardians are always welcome to join us. The first
STEM Assembly will be held Friday, August 28th.
Physical Education:
Marion Mix Elementary School offers standardsbased instruction in PE. Students in grades 1-6
will receive 200 minutes every two weeks of
Physical Education. For grade level specifics,
please speak to your child’s teacher or view our
school website for details.
GATE: Gifted and Talented Education is currently
“under construction” in EGUSD. Our STEM Coach,
Patricia Sipula will also be our acting GATE
Coordinator. She will be hosting a parent
informational night soon to update the community
and share the qualification process. For now, all
students who are currently identified by EGUSD
GATE standards will receive enrichment in the
classroom. ALL 3rd grade students will be tested
for GATE at the school site in the fall. We will
share details on how to older students may
qualify at the GATE Parent meeting in the fall.
Questions? Email Mrs. Sipula at:
psipula@egusd.net
History/Social Studies:
The History/Social Science program in the Elk
Grove Unified School District is standards-based
with an emphasis on both subject content and
historical and social science analysis skills. Both
the Grade K-5 (Harcourt Publishing Co.) and the
Grade 6-8 (Holt Publishers) programs contain
strategies for writing, note-taking, critical
thinking, vocabulary development, and building
success in comprehending expository text. These
materials will also be used, in grades 3-6, for
instruction in the CCSS for ELA. The text is
available on CD and online for the convenience of
students accessing information at home.
Student Leadership Opportunities:
Students at MMES will have 3 different
Leadership Opportunities from 4th-6th grades:
School Spirit Team, Community Service Team, and
IMPACT Leaders. EVERY 4th-6th grader is
encouraged to participate in a different
leadership role each year so they have a wellrounded experience and will be equipped for
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Middle School. Students will receive applications
within the first couple of weeks with a
description of each role and for parent
permission. The principal will visit each classroom
to handout permission slips and promote
participation.
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. EGUSD requires the use of chaperones on
all field trips.
Principal’s Cabinet:
The Principal’s Cabinet is comprised of 6th grade
students who represent our diverse school
community. The Cabinet will meet with the
principal on a monthly basis to examine school
wide issues, problem solve, and provide a platform
for students working on their IMPACT
Achievement Award if need be. Students may
apply for the Principal’s Cabinet through
completing an application and interview.
If, for any reason, a scheduled field trip does not
have the sufficient number of chaperones, the
field trip may be canceled. In order to attend a
field trip, students must return a correctly
completed field trip permission form to their
classroom teacher or the teacher sponsor by the
deadline stated on the form. School attendance
is required on field trip days. Classroom
instruction will be provided for students who are
not permitted to attend the field trip.
National Elementary Honor Society:
MMES will be a National Elementary Honor
Society school. Students in grades 4 th-6th grades
with at least a 3.0 GPA for 2 Trimesters will be
eligible to apply. Ms. Bean is our NEHS
Coordinator. She will be hosting a Student/Parent
Informational Meeting about how to apply for
NEHS in the fall. Any community service hours
students accumulate through Student Leadership
mentioned above, may be contributed towards
NEHS requirements. The complement each other
nicely.
While on school field trips, students are required
to behave in a safe and responsible manner and
follow adult directions at all times. The same
rules that apply at school also apply on field trips.
Students choosing to behave inappropriately may
lose other field trip privileges and may be
returned to school by a teacher or administrator.
The classroom teacher and/or administrator will
notify parents if this should occur.
Grading Criteria/Progress/Report Cards:
Student progress is reported to parents at the
end of each trimester grading period. Teachers
will also send home a “Progress Report” at the end
of 6 weeks if definciencies occur and/or to
provide updates. Grades provide parents with
information about how your child is progressing
toward mastering his/her grade level standards.
Marion Mix IMPACT Achievement Program:
MMES will offer a VERY special opportunity for
students to earn an IMPACT Achievement Award
upon 6th Grade Promotion. In order to receive the
award students must complete unique
requirements over the course of their time in 4th6th grades. On the same night of the NEHS
Meeting, parents and students are encouraged to
come and learn about the details of the IMPACT
Achievement Award. Students will have to earn
each “letter” of the word IMPACT over the
course of their time in 4th-6th grades to each this
prestigious award.
Grade Key:
A----(90-100%) 4.0 = Outstanding Achievement
B----(80-89%) 3.0-3.9= Above Average
Achievement
C----(70-79%) 2.0-2.9= Average Achievement
D--- (60-69%) 1.0-1.9= Below Average
Achievement
F----(0-59%) 0= Little to No Achievement
Field Trips:
Field trips are planned to coordinate with and
enhance our basic curriculum while providing
students with an exciting opportunity to visit
interesting locations. Only district-approved
When calculating grades for EGUSD Honor Roll
purposes, only whole numbers are used for the
GPA. So regardless if the grades is a A+ or A or
A- , it is all the same 4.
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6. In the event of an absence, please speak with
your child’s teacher to make arrangements to
pick up homework
7. For every day out ill, (with an illness note
submitted by the parent or a telephone call
into the office), the student has the same
number of days to make up the missed work.
Standard Key
+
Above grade level standards
 Meets grade level standards
Does not meet grade level standards
NA Indicates not introduced and / or not
formally assessed
Independent Study (Traveling Student)
When students need to be away from school
during the instructional year for ten or more
days, an independent study program can be
worked out with the teacher and the district.
Parents/guardians must meet with Mrs. Baeta at
least two weeks prior to travel before “Traveling
Student” status can be approved.
Progress Reports:
At mid-trimester, teachers send official reports
to parents about the progress of students.
“Deficiency Reports” are sent home if the
student is not making appropriate progress.
However, teachers also send reports home on all
students. Check with your child’s teacher as to
his/her policy. If parents receive a Deficiency
Report because their child is falling below
expected goals (earning a D or F), then a followup conference is encouraged.
Learning Center:
Marion Mix Elementary School’s Learning Center
supports the classroom teachers and specialists
to provide special education services on campus
when appropriate. We focus on meeting children’s
special needs while supporting social and academic
participation in the regular classroom.
Homework:
Homework is an important means of improving
learning. It is an opportunity for students to
practice independently, reflect on new learning or
to enrich what they have learned. Every grade
level, K-6, has a HOMEWORK POLICY. EACH
GRADE LEVEL sends home their policy with all
the other information at the beginning of the
year. If a child does not bring home information
that you are expecting, please contact your
child’s teacher.
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Library:
Marion Mix Elementary has a beautiful library
containing hundreds of fiction, nonfiction and
reference books. Students will be required to
have signed permission from parents/guardians
before checking out library books. They are
limited to 2 books at one time for check-out.
DAMAGED AND LOST BOOKS:
The library will not accept replacement books for
lost or damaged book. The library will generate
overdue notices and invoices and give to the
classroom teachers. At report card time, the
library will issue to teachers an invoice for
outstanding books; the teacher will attach an
invoice to the student’s report card and turn in to
the office. All payments must be made directly to
the library and check must be made out to
“Marion Mix Elementary School.”
TEXTBOOK CHECKOUT:
The first week of school students in grades 3rd–
6th will bring in all textbooks at their scheduled
library time and have textbooks checked out to
their library cards.
A week before school is out, students will bring in
their textbooks during their scheduled library
Homework is assigned as determined by
teacher.
Length of time will vary from 20 – 75 minutes,
depending on the grade. The higher the
grade, the more time is required to complete
it. Students’ own pace will determine the
time for completion.
Homework is REINFORCEMENT or PREVIEW
for learning.
Homework is generally not assigned on
weekends. If a student has been assigned a
large project or report, students may indeed
use a weekend to complete their tasks.
All teachers assign independent reading.
Generally no less than 15 minutes per night is
required.
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time and have their textbooks removed from
their library cards. All textbooks must be
covered at all times. Students are not to use
stick on type covers.
Speech Therapist:
This specialist teacher provides individual or
small group instruction to students who have
identified needs in these areas:
 Articulation (the ability to formulate
sounds and words correctly)
 Fluency (smooth flow of speech)
 Voice (pitch, loudness, hoarseness)
 Delayed language
 Aphasia (difficulty speaking or
remembering words)
 Auditory functioning (difficulty
understanding others’ speaking)
School/District-Wide Tests:
Certain tests are administered to the students
throughout the school year.
*California English Language Development Test
(CELDT) is given to English Learners.
*Formal Formative Assessments will be given to
students in grades 2-6 three times a year.
*Kindergarten/1st Grade “Benchmark
Assessments” will be given 3 times yearly, with
dates to be shared through each teacher.
Student Recognition:
We love to celebrate our students’ achievements
with our families and community! Students are
recognized for demonstrating qualities taught in
our school-wide character education program,
maintaining good attendance, academic
achievement, and special recognition:
SBAC/PFT Testing:
*Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
(SBAC) is given to students in grades 3-6.
*The test is administered via computer.
*Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is given to 5th
graders.
*Students in grade 5 will take the science portion
of the CST assessment.
1. Perfect Attendance… (trimester)…No
absences or no more than three excused
tardies or three “early dismissals” per
trimester.
Tests are an important part of our on-going
assessment program. Students are taught testtaking skills to prepare for the technical rigor.
Parents can help in this important effort by
providing encouragement (without pressure) to
their child to do their best.
2. Perfect Attendance (Year-long)… No
absences and no more than three excused
tardies or three “early dismissals” all
year.
3. Academic Achievement…
*Grade 3-Academic Achievement
(All A’s and B’s)
*Grades 4-6-Principal’s List (All A’s)
*District Honor Roll—3.5 GPA or better
2015-2016 State Testing Schedule:
*SBAC April 11 - May 26
*5th Grade Physical Fitness: Feb. 1-May 6
*5th Grade Science CST April 6-May 5
*specific dates within windows TBD
4. IMPACT Student/s of the Month…
Students are recognized monthly for
exemplifying that month’s school-wide
Character theme. Student of the Month
Awards will be given at the monthly
Student of the Month assemblies.
School Psychologist:
The school psychologist is primarily responsible
for identifying students with learning disabilities
or special educational needs and determining
eligibility for Special Education programs.
Additional psychological services include student
groups, individual counseling, parent education,
crisis intervention and teacher consultation. The
school psychologist is available by appointment.
Referrals to appropriate district and community
resources are made as needed
5. The President’s Award for Educational
Excellence…
To be eligible for this award, students
must earn a grade point average of 4.0
for each trimester in fourth through
sixth grade. This award is presented to
eligible students during their 6th grade
promotion ceremony.
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Student Study Team:
The Student Study Team (SST) is an effective
way to bring together many resources to support
students. The team, which meets at the request
of the parent/guardian or classroom teacher, is
composed of the parents/guardians, regular
education teachers, special education teachers,
school psychologist, speech/language specialist,
and site administrator (s) who meet to study,
discuss, and decide about appropriate programs
for:
 Students who are accelerated and beyond
their grade level standards
 Students in need of behavior supports
 Students with possible learning
difficulties
 Students who have been recommended
for retention or accelerated
Parents are first notified of a student’s needs,
then invited to attend the SST meeting where
they participate in the discussion along with the
SST members.
without any assistance from others. The purpose
of “Time Out” is to allow the student the
opportunity to think about his/her behavior,
communicate with his/her parent about the
problems, and to think about ways to improve
behavior before returning to his/her desk.
Administrative Consequences:
When a student is referred to the office,
parents will be notified via a phone call and a
referral report will be sent home with the
student. Our goal is always to help a student to
learn from her or his behavior, and to
successfully return to the classroom and to
learning. If consequences must be given, they will
be served during non-instructional times of the
day, when at all possible, so students do not lose
valuable teaching time and learning.
Cell Phones:
Students’ cell phones must be turned off as soon
as the student arrives to school and can be
turned back on after dismissal. They should be
placed in a secured section of their backpack and
not taken out in class on the on the playground, or
MPR. If there is misuse of a cell phone, the phone
will be taken and given to the teacher or
administrator. Parents will be notified of the
misuse of the phone and ask that parents come
pick up the phone.
Marion Mix Discipline Policy:
Our primary mission is to develop a structure of
school wide consistency in discipline using a
proactive, preventative approach where students
develop respect for others, themselves and for
their learning. Marion Mix students will be
empowered to Know Their Impact and encouraged
to make decisions with that in mind. Our MAVS
school-wide rules to drive this work:
1) Be Motivated
2) Be Accountable
3) Be Vigilant
4) Be Supportive
Students will be taught and provided details of
how these School Wide Rules apply to all areas of
the school, before school, and after school.
Dress Code and Guidelines:
Our goal is promote a school culture that
encourages students to look tidy, organized, and
ready to learn. Students need clothing that fits
appropriately so they are comfortable, focused,
and do not distract the learning of others.
The Marion Mix community voted in favor a
School Uniform Policy for student dress.
Uniform Dress Code (adopted by Marion Mix
Parent Community):
1. TOP: Polo Shirt with long or short sleeves in
School Colors (Royal blue, Kelly green, or
white)
2. BOTTOM: Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Dresses
(dark color, denim, khaki, or blue/green paid)
*All shorts, skirts, and dresses must be
fingertip length or longer and must fit around
Marion Mix is a “Hands Free” school. Students
will keep their hands, feet, etc. to themselves in
order to ensure safety at all times.
Loss of Privilege/Time Out:
After a student has been offered a limited
choice, a student could then receive a time out.
While serving a time out, or loss of privilege,
students are expected to follow all directions
from the supervising adult, sit quietly during the
period or recess and complete any assignments
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the waist-- no sagging or slipping and free of
holes/tears. Sweat pants are not allowed.
Leggings may be worn under a skirt, dress, or
with shorts, but not as pants.
Shoes must be worn at all times. No open-toe
sandals, high heels, or platforms shoes are
allowed. Sneakers or rubber soled shoes are
preferred so students may readily participate
in PE and Recess activities any day of the
week.
Fitted hats (solid colors, no emblems) may be
worn to shade from the sun, however, the bill
must face forward. All hats and sweatshirt
hoods must be removed indoors.
Solid or school-colored jackets, sweaters, &
sweatshirts are encouraged but not
mandatory. Use a permanent marker and label
all outerwear with child’s first and last name.
NO Make-Up, distracting hair dyes, jewelry,
or accessories that may get in the way of
learning or students’ safety (large hoop
earring, etc.) are allowed.
Parents/guardians will be notified to bring a
change of clothing if the child is dressed
inappropriately.
8. We will build a Clothing Closet as donations
come forward. If you have any questions or
concerns, you should call the principal and
schedule a meeting.
SPIRIT Wear for Wednesdays/Assemblies
We plan on selling a special GREEN STEM T-shirt
as Spirit Wear. These shirts may be worn on
Early-Out Wednesdays and STEM Spirit
Assembly Fridays.
Personal Items:
Materials or objects that distract from
instruction must be left at home. Toys, balls,
cameras, iPods, video games or any objects, which
are not requested by the teacher or school
personnel, are not permitted on the school
grounds. These items can create problems of
distraction, loss and damage. School personnel
have the right to confiscate inappropriate items
that have been brought to school. Staff will
secure such items until parents claim them. The
school and staff do not take responsibility for
lost, stolen or damaged personal property brought
to school.
ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL HANDBOOKS
Inserts for 2015-2016
Item 1: Suspension/Expulsion/Reference Chart
Instructions: Place insert in its entirety and without modification under a section entitled Student Discipline or Education
Codes Related to Discipline.
If you have additional charts designed to state specific minimum & maximum consequences for offences that refer to
Exclusionary Discipline Education Codes, remove these in all sections of your handbook.* Examples: Swearing/Foul
Language - Minimum 1-3 days Suspension (48900k); Playing Cards - Minimum 1 day Suspension (48900k).
*Optional: Should you feel the need to place a supportive chart to supplement this required language relative to using
exclusionary discipline, use the chart that is provided below entitled Reference Chart: Education Codes Related to
Discipline & Required or Potential Disciplinary Consequences. This chart also is contained in the EGUSD District Parent &
Student Handbook provided to all parents.
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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 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, snuff, chew packets and betel.
 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
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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.
 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.
 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 or serious 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.
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* 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)]
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.
 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 section 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 as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900 or committing a sexual
battery as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900.
 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 sections 48900 through
48900.7 and which are not specifically listed or addressed under Education Code section 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)]
REFERENCE CHART: EDUCATION CODES RELATED TO DISCIPLINE
& REQUIRED OR POTENTIAL DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
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Alternative to
Suspension
1. Mandatory Expulsion [E.C. 48915(c)]
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Possession, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. 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.
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(2) Brandishing a knife.
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(3) Unlawfully selling a controlled substance.
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(4) Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or battery.
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(5) Possession of an explosive.
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2. Mandatory Recommendation for Expulsion [E.C. 48915(a)(1)]
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.
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Causing serious physical injury to another person except in self-defense.
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(2) Possession of any knife, or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the pupil.
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(3) Unlawful possession of any drug except for (1) the first 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.
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(4) Robbery or extortion.
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(5) Assault or battery upon a school employee.
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Possession, sale, or furnishing of weapons (knife, gun, sharp object, club, or an
object that could inflict injury) or explosive.
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(2) Explosives, use or possession.


Suspension
Expulsion
3. Acts of Violence [E.C. 48900(a)]
(1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.
(2) Willfully used force or violence upon another person.
Alternative to
Suspension
4. Weapons and Dangerous Objects [E.C. 48900(b)]
Alternative to
Suspension
5. Drugs and Alcohol [E.C. 48900(c)]
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Suspension
Expulsion
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Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Possession, use, sale, or furnishing, or otherwise being under the influence of
alcohol, controlled substances, or an intoxicant.
6. Sale of “Look-Alike” Controlled Substance or Alcohol [E.C.
48900(d)]
Alternative to
Suspension
Offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell drugs, alcohol or any intoxicant and then
substituting a look-alike substance intended to represent drugs, alcohol, or an
intoxicant.
Alternative to
Suspension
7. Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48900(e]
Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.
8. Damage to Property {E.C. 48900(f)}
Caused, or attempted to cause damage to school or private property.
9. Theft or Stealing [E.C. 48900(g)]
Stealing, or attempting to steal school or private property.
10. Tobacco [E.C. 48900(h)]
Possessed or used tobacco or nicotine products.
11. Profanity, Obscene Acts, Vulgarity [E.C. 48900(i)]
(1) Directed at peers.
(2) Directed at school personnel.
Alternative to
Suspension
12. Drug Paraphernalia [E.C. 48900(j)]

Possessed, offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia.

Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Disrupting school activities.
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(2) Refusing to follow the valid authority of school personnel, including
supervisors, teachers, school officials or other school staff performing their duties.
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(3) Failure to follow school rules.
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(4) Failure to follow directive or instruction of staff or teachers.
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13. Willful Defiance or Disruption of School Activities [E.C. 48900(k)]
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(5) Failure to follow conduct code for school bus passengers.
14. Possession of Stolen Property [E.C. 48900(l)]
Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.
15. Imitation Firearm [E.C. 48900(m)]
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Possession of an imitation firearm that is substantially similar in physical
properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude the
replica is a firearm.
Alternative to
Suspension
16. Sexual Assault or Sexual Battery [E.C. 48900(n)]
Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or battery.
17. Harassment of a Student Witness [E.C. 48900(o)]
Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a witness in a school
disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of intimidation or retaliation.
18. Prescription Drug Soma [E.C. 48900(p)]
Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription
drug Soma.
19. Hazing [E.C. 48900(q)]
Engaged or attempted to engage in hazing.
20. Bullying and Bullying by Electronic Act [E.C. 48900(r)]
Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of
an electronic act, directed specifically toward a pupil.
21. Aided or Abetted to Inflict Physical Injury [E.C. 48900(t)]
Aided or abetted in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to
another student.
22. Sexual Harassment [E.C. 48900.2]
Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct
of a sexual nature. Applies to grades 4-12.
23. Acts of Hate Violence [E.C. 48900.3]
Students in grades 4-12 may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for
causing, threatening, or attempting to cause, or participating in an act of hate
violence defined as willfully interfering with or threatening another person’s
person or property rights because of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion,
disability, or sexual orientation. Speech that threatens violence, when the
perpetrator has the apparent ability to carry out the threat, may be considered an
act of hate violence.
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24. Other Harassment [E.C. 48900.4]
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion


Suspension
Expulsion
Suspension
Expulsion
Suspension
Expulsion
Students in grades 4-12 may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for
intentionally engaging in harassment, threats, or intimidation against a student or
group of students when the harassment is severe and pervasive and disrupts
classes or creates disorder or an intimidating or hostile educational environment.
25. Terrorist Threats [E.C. 48900.7]
Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property.
Alternative to
Suspension
26a. Attendance – Truant [E.C. 48260]

Absent from school without a valid excuse.
Alternative to
Suspension
26b. Attendance – Repeat Truant [E.C. 48261]

Absent from school more than one day without a valid excuse.
Alternative to
Suspension
26c. Attendance – Habitual Truant [E.C. 48262]
Any student truant three or more times per school year. Students who are
habitually truant may be referred to the School Attendance Review Board.
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Prohibition on Possession and Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products
District policy and the Education Code prohibit the possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of tobacco and
nicotine products at school or during school related activities. The District defines “tobacco and nicotine products” as a
lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other smoking product or material, smokeless tobacco in any form, and
electronic cigarettes. “Electronic cigarettes” are defined as battery-operated or other electronic products designed to
deliver nicotine, flavor, and other chemicals by turning the substance into a vapor that is inhaled by the user, including, but
not limited to electronic vaping devices, personal vaporizers, digital vapor devices, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and
hookah pens.
Students determined to have used or to be in possession of tobacco or nicotine products at school or school related
activities may be subject to discipline under District policy, Education Code 48900(h), and/or other applicable laws.
Students determined to have used or to be in possession of products at school or school related activities that can be used
to consume and/or use tobacco or nicotine products, including but not limited to “electronic cigarettes” as defined above,
but which do not contain tobacco, nicotine, or any other controlled substance, may be subject to discipline under District
policy, Education Code 48900(k), and/or other applicable laws. [E.C. 48901]
Item 2: Prohibition of Discrimination or Harassment and Related Complaint
Procedures
Instructions: Add or replace in your School Handbook using the exact title. Place insert in its entirety and without
modification. If you currently have no section with this title or only a section that is entitled “Sexual Harassment,” the
following is to be used.
PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING, AND RELATED
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
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
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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 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.
Item 3: Uniform Complaint Procedures
Instructions: Replace the section of your handbook entitled Uniform Complaint Procedures with the following language. If
your School Handbook currently does not have this section, it must be added.
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, 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.
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MEDICATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZATION
2015 – 2016 (authorization signed/dated after June 30, 2015)
Student Name:_________________________________SIS#:_______________ D.O.B.________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
School:____________________________________________________Grade:____ Teacher:________________________________
Parent/Guardian Phone: Home:________________ Work:_______________Cell:_____________Emergency:________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In accordance with California Education Code Section 49423, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title
II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, students who have a Medical Disability for which a physician has
prescribed Medication to be taken during the school day, whether of limited or permanent duration, are entitled to seek
Assistance from the District in meeting their Medication needs for when the student is under the District’s care, custody,
or control, including while on field trips, sporting events, and other off-campus District-sponsored activities.
Before Medication Assistance can be provided, even if the student has an Individualized Education Plan (“IEP”) or a “504
Plan,” this Medication Assistance Authorization form (“Authorization”) must be executed by at least one parent/legal
guardian and the student’s duly authorized health care provider. A new Authorization is required at the beginning of
each school year and any time there is a change in Medication directives, such as change in Medication, dosage,
timing, or frequency. The parent/legal guardian must immediately notify the District of any change in Medication
directives. Until the District receives an updated Authorization, signed by the parent/legal guardian and health care
provider, the District will continue the directives in the existing Authorization unless (a) there is evidence the student’s
health may be endangered by the continued use of the former Medication directive, or (b) the parent/legal guardian
provides a written statement that Medication Assistance is to cease or be suspended until the new Authorization can be
provided. In such situations, the parent/legal guardian will need to provide the Medication Assistance to the student at
agreed times during the school day in a safe and appropriate manner that does not unduly disrupt the educational
environment. At the end of the school year, all medication must be picked up within 5 days, or it will be destroyed
per safety regulations.
All Medication must be provided to the District by a parent/legal guardian, with the District storing the Medication and
dispensing it in compliance with the Medication directive. All medication supplied to the District must be in its original
labeled form (i.e., in the original prescription bottle, sealed package, etc.) as received from the physician, pharmacist, or
store. Except for personal asthma inhalers and personal epi-pens, a student may not independently possess Medication
during the school day or while on District property. Due to health and safety concerns, including the potential theft of the
Medication or the potential for sharing/use of the Medication by other students who may then suffer unexpected allergic
or other negative reactions, there are no exceptions to this requirement. A student personally possessing Medication, or
providing Medication to another student, may face discipline.
Medical Disability, means any mental or physical condition limiting a student’s ability to engage in major life activities,
such as eating, breathing, hearing, speaking, learning, or performing self-care, or who otherwise is subject to a medical
disability or condition for which Medication has been prescribed by a physician.
Medication, means any current (unexpired) prescribed Medication, as well as over-the-counter remedies (such as aspirin,
decongestant, eye drops) and nutritional/herbal supplements.
Assistance, means the providing of the child with Medication in accordance with a physician’s written instructions or
directives, when the child presents himself/herself at the agreed time, or in response to urgent or emergency
circumstances. Except as otherwise legally required, Assistance may be provided by a District employee other than a
nurse or licensed or trained medical care provider. Any emergency Assistance provided to a Student will be promptly
brought to the attention of the parent/guardian. All additional reports/reporting of emergency Assistance will be
undertaken in keeping with governing laws and District policies and procedures.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION
I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the rights and obligations contained in the Important Information section of this
Authorization. I request that Medication Assistance be provided to my Student.
The Student understands his/her obligations described in the Important Information section, including the need to ensure he/she complies
with the directions for receiving Assistance (i.e., coming to the school or nurse’s office each day, at the same time, without need for a
District employee to attempt to locate them) and the policy against his/her personal possession or sharing of Medication (except for
possession of asthma inhalers and epi-pens). I understand that if the Student fails to meet these obligations that he/she may face
discipline and/or this Authorization may be revoked.
Unless required by law, I understand there is no guarantee that Medication Assistance will be performed by a nurse or licensed health care
provider, although the District will take reasonable steps to ensure that the District employee providing Assistance has received training
that complies with all legal requirements. As a partner with the District in protecting the Student’s health and safety, I will work with
school staff regarding Medication Assistance issues, including Medication Assistance issues when the Student is expected to be involved
in off-campus District-sponsored activities. I will also timely advise the District of any change in Medication directives. It is my
responsibility to obtain a new Authorization form, signed by a licensed health care provider, when there is a change in Medication
directives. I will comply with my responsibilities described above should those Medication directives change.
With respect to the Medication Assistance issues covered by this Authorization, I authorize the District and the health care provider below
to discuss the student’s medical and/or Medication information, and I authorize the health care provider to provide any additional
information to the District as may be necessary to carry out this Authorization.
_________________
Date
____________________________________
Signature Parent/Guardian
_________________________________________
Printed Name Parent/Guardian
PHYSICIAN AUTHORIZATION
___________________________ (student name) is under my care and I have personally direct the following: (If more than two medications are
prescribed, or more explanation is needed, physically attach to this Authorization a separate signed sheet noting the additional information)
1st Med. Name
Dosage
Method of Admin.
Duration (date/week/month/until discontinued)
 Regular (if yes, add Interval/Time
 Emergency basis (Must Describe
 As Needed (Must Describe Symptoms/Triggers)
of Day)
Symptoms/Triggers)
Student capable of self-administering? Yes No Student may/should carry medication? Yes No (applies only to inhalers/epi-pens)
Must a District employee have special training/experience before providing assistance? Yes No (If yes, describe the training/experience).
Post Assistance Care/Potential Adverse Reactions/Follow-up/Emergency Care:
2st Med. Name
Dosage
Method of Admin.
Duration (date/week/month/until discontinued)
 Regular (if yes, add Interval/Time
 Emergency basis (Must Describe
 As Needed (Must Describe Symptoms/Triggers)
of Day)
Symptoms/Triggers)
Student capable of self-administering? Yes No Student may/should carry medication? Yes No (applies only to inhalers/epi-pens)
Must a District employee have special training/experience before providing assistance? Yes No (If yes, describe the training/experience).
Post Assistance Care/Potential Adverse Reactions Requiring Follow-up/Emergency Care:
Additional Remarks/Directions_____________________________________________________________________
Physician’s Name _________________________________ Medical License No. ________________________
Address _________________________________________ Telephone Number _________________________
Physician s Signature_______________________________ Date _____________________________________
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PARENT & GUARDIAN/SCHOOL COMPACT
ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
We, the students, parents/guardians and school staff of Marion Mix Elementary School, believe
that all students can achieve to their fullest potential provided that parents/guardians and teachers
support student learning and work together. Our handbook can be found on our website:
http://blogs.egusd.net/mix. Please read and review the handbook with your child. Sign and return
the bottom of this compact as an acknowledgment of reading, reviewing, and partnering with our
school to make the best possible school experience for your child in 2015/2016.
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As part of this Compact, the principal and all school staff agree to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Provide an encouraging atmosphere and safe environment that promote learning.
Recognize and respect the special language, cultural and learning needs of students.
Communicate regularly with parents through report cards, newsletters, and meetings.
Assure all standards are delivered through appropriate instruction and measured by multiple
assessments.
5. Assure that all students have opportunities to learn and acquire the skills and knowledge they will
need to become effective scholars and citizens.
As part of this Compact, teachers agree to:
1. Make long range and daily lesson plans that reflect the standards and courses of study.
2. Communicate regularly with parents through phone calls, written communications, and
conferences.
3. Provide supplementary instruction for students when needed.
4. Have high expectations for all students.
5. Assure a high-quality learning environment based on respect for all.
As part of this Compact, parents/guardians agree to:
1.
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Assure that students get adequate sleep, healthy nutrition, and arrive to school on time.
Attend school events and parent conferences and volunteer when possible.
Encourage children to read by reading to them and listening to them read.
Monitor homework and encourage students to do their very best at all times.
5. Expect that students will behave at school and follow school rules.
As part of this Compact, students agree to:
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Attend school regularly and arrive in class on time.
Complete all class work and homework to the best of one’s ability.
Be responsible for their behavior and learning.
Cooperate with and show respect to students and adults.
5. Develop good study habits.
Please sign and return this portion to your child’s teacher.
We have read and discussed the Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook.
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Student
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