Cara Alfonso - Penryn Elementary School

PENRYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cara Alfonso, Principal
6885 ENGLISH COLONY WAY
PENRYN, CA 95663
calfonso@loomis-usd.k12.ca.us
Telephone 9l6/663-3993
FAX 916/663-2127
http://penryn.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us
Dear Parents and Students,
The Penryn staff and I would like to welcome you to the 2014-2015 school year. In
preparation for a successful school year, please review the student/parent handbook, which
includes policies and procedures intended to ensure a positive, safe and productive school year.
The handbook can be reviewed electronically on our school website at http://penryn. loomisusd.k12.ca.us or you may come by the school office to receive a printed copy. Once you’ve
reviewed the handbook, please sign the back of this paper and return it to the school.
At Penryn School we believe education is a joint effort among the community, home, school
and student. We look forward to working positively with you and your child.
Vision Statement
To create 21st century critical thinking, lifelong learners who are
innovative in achieving academic excellence and to nurture the
development of responsible citizens in the community by setting high
expectations and scaffolding to meet the needs of all students.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need support. Feel free to drop by, send
me an email, or you may make an appointment by speaking with our school secretary Mrs.
Saunders.
Sincerely,
Cara Alfonso
Cara Alfonso
Principal
calfonso@loomis-usd.k12.ca.us
(916) 663-3993
Penryn School
Partners in Learning Contract
We believe that children learn from adults and that love, care, encouragement, positive support, and a wholesome, nurturing
environment are critical to the healthy development of every child. We are committed to working together,
with each of us doing our best, to promote _______________________________________’s (Print Student’s First & Last Names)
achievement.
As a student, I pledge to:
 Tell the truth, be responsible for myself, treat others with respect, and work cooperatively to resolve problems.
 Work as hard as I can and complete all of my school and homework assignments.
 Talk to my parents about what I am learning in school.
 Ask my teachers for help when I don’t understand something.
 Follow classroom and school rules and procedures.
 Arrive at class on time and prepared to work.
 Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be safe!
As a parent, I pledge to:
 Provide a quiet study time at home and encourage good study habits.
 Talk with my child about his/her activities every day.
 Play an active role in my child’s education by attending conferences, looking at schoolwork, contacting/speaking with my
child’s teachers, reading newsletters, monitoring Penryn’s website, and volunteering when available.
 Ensure my child arrives at school on time.
 Provide a caring environment that includes adequate food and rest so my child is ready to learn each morning.
 Encourage my child to read, and monitor his/her Internet activities and television viewing.
As teachers, we pledge to:
 Provide motivating and interesting learning experiences in our classrooms.
 Explain our goals, expectations, and grading systems to students and parents.
 Use teaching methods and materials that work best for each student.
 Explain assignments so my students have a clear understanding of the learning objectives set forth before them.
 Hold high expectations for student achievement, and provide timely, research-based interventions as appropriate.
 Teach and practice classroom and school behavioral expectations, review the student handbook, and assess our students on
their understanding.
 Work with parents to ensure that their children receive the best possible education that we can provide.
 Provide a safe and positive atmosphere for learning.
As the principal, I pledge to:
 Create a welcoming and positive learning environment at our school.
 Talk with students and parents about the school’s mission and goals.
 Provide a safe, orderly learning environment.
 Support the partnership between parents, students, and staff members.
 Provide appropriate in-service and training for teachers and parents.
Our signatures indicate that we read the Penryn School Student and Parent Handbook, and agree that we will promote safe,
respectful, and responsible behavior.
___________________________________________
Teacher’s Signature
____________________________
Date
___________________________________________
Student’s Signature
____________________________
Date
___________________________________________
Parent’s Signature
____________________________
Date
Cara Alfonso - Principal
August 2014
AFTER YOU SIGN THIS PAGE, PLEASE RETURN IT TO YOUR CHILDS TEACHER.
Penryn School
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
2014-2015
PANTHER PRIDE!!!
PENRYN SCHOOL
TELEPHONE EXTENSIONS AND ROOM NUMBERS
Staff Member
Grade or Position
Room Number
Extension
Cara Alfonso
David Ansbro
Emily Beile
Jeannie Broyles
Becky Connolly
Kathy Fischer
Principal
PE Teacher
RSP/SDC
6th
8th Homeroom & 7th
Extended Day –AM
Instructional Aide
1st
3rd
Office
Library back office
6
12
14
15
6
3
4
15
5
2
15
1
13
Office
Band
Office
Cafeteria/Kitchen
Office
Speech
11
7
Library
Office
222
243
232
225
229
249
232
237
234
249
233
238
249
239
230
235
245
221
247
221
236
227
231
242
223
Brooke Haydu
Heidi Hayes
Pam LaBar
Karen Lockwood
Terri Mackey
Kathryn McOmie
Joyce Mucher
Peter Muth
Sheree Palma
William Park
Traci Saunders
Denise Steinhauer
Traci Saunders
Sue Tidball
Cynthia Tidd
Kevin Torok
Julie Trokey
Extended Day Instructor
5th
2nd
Psychologist
Kindergarten
7th Homeroom & 8th
Nurse
Band/Music/Choir
Secretary
Food Services
Secretary
Speech Therapist
PCOE Teacher
4th
Librarian
Office Clerk
Absences and Tardies--------------------------------------------------------------------------------If your child is ill and will be absent, please telephone the school on the day of the absence. Illness, medical appointments and bereavement are
the only reasons for an excused absence. All other absences are considered “unexcused”. If attendance for the full school day is not possible,
we appreciate the effort extended in having your child attend any portion of the day.



Illness – To ensure a healthy learning environment, students may not return to school until 24 hours after their fever is gone and they
are feeling well enough to attend school.
Independent Study - For students who will be away from school for 5 or more days at a time, we can prepare assignments so that
your child will receive credit for being in school. If this is desired, please let the office know at least five school days in advance.
Tardies - When students are late for school, they must check in at the office before going to class. The State of California and the
Loomis Union School District expect students to be in school on a daily basis. The only exceptions to this are illness, medical
appointments or bereavement. Students who are frequently absent or tardy often fall behind in learning and become at-risk for
retention. Absences and tardies affect the learning of every student in the classroom due to disruption. A student is considered to be
truant after being “. . . absent three full days without a valid excuse,” or “tardy more than thirty minutes on three separate occasions . . .
during the school year.” (California Education Code 48269 (a))
The Penryn School Staff will notify parents, by mail or telephone, if their child begins to accumulate numerous absences and/or tardies. Students
who are excessively absent or tardy may be referred to the School Attendance Review Board (S.A.R.B.). Referral to this board may result in a
home visit by child protective agencies or local law enforcement. The Placer County District Attorney’s Office may be notified in the event of
habitual truancy.
Accidents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Parents will be notified in the event that their child should receive a serious injury while at school, or during a school-sponsored activity.
Whenever possible, parents will be asked to pick up the child for their own observation or examination by their family physician. If parents cannot
be reached, the student will be discharged to the person named on the emergency card. For this reason, please complete the card promptly and
return it to school. Kindly notify the office staff should you need to update your child’s emergency information.
Appointments ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If your child has an appointment that requires him/her to leave school early, please send a note or telephone the office staff prior to the
appointment. Students must be signed out in the office prior to leaving school grounds and will be released to parents and/or guardians, only.
The California Safe Schools Act may require office staff to request picture identification from an adult picking up a child during the school day. If
possible, please schedule appointments outside of the school day as much as possible so that they do not conflict with instructional time.
Arrival/Departure to and from School --------------------------------------------------------Yard duty supervision begins at 8:00am to the start of the school day and ends approximately ten minutes after the school day has ended.
Students should go directly to the playground when they arrive at school. Students are not permitted in classrooms at any time unless a teacher
is present. Please do not have your children arrive prior to 8:00am. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up promptly after
school.
When dropping off or picking up your child in the loading zones, please do not leave your vehicle unattended. There are adequate parking stalls
available should you need to leave your vehicle. To ensure the safety of the children, use the designated loading zones when dropping off or
picking up your child.
Assemblies --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We will be having a short Spirit Assembly on some Friday mornings beginning at 8:20am. Throughout the school year, we may have additional
assemblies for your child. Our Parent Teacher Club and Leadership Team provide most of the funding for these events.
Assessments/Testing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------In addition to the various informal and formal assessments that your child’s classroom teacher conducts on a regular basis, the Loomis Union
School District participates in the following formal assessments:
Smarter Balance Assessment test
Grades 3-8, given in the spring
District Writing Assessments
All grades, 3 times each year
P.E. Testing
Grades 5 and 7, given in spring
Constitution Test
Grade 8, given during the year
Classroom Reading Assessments
All grades, throughout the year
GATE Assessment
2nd Grade, given in spring, 3rd-8th grades as necessary in Fall
Athletics--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------At various times throughout the school year, junior high students will have the opportunity to participate in school-sponsored team sports.
L.U.S.D./L.B.A.L. ATHLETIC CODE
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1.
All student/athletes participating in/for the L.B.A.L. must have and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. to be eligible including a maximum of one
D on any progress report or report card. Additional restrictions may be added by each school as needed. The student athlete
that does not meet grade criteria for participation is not eligible to practice or attend games until a current progress report
determines said player to be eligible again.
2.
Student must maintain “good standing” behavior as determined by the schools discipline plan. Suspension or equivalent work
option results in removal from the team as defined by the school discipline plan. Repeated infractions or a serious infraction will
result in a student being dropped from the team.
3.
The student must attend school for at least two thirds of the school day to participate in a game
that day. A team member that is excused from P.E. by a parent may not play in a game that day.
4.
A donation of $30 per athlete, per sport is requested to help support the district athletic league.
Back-to-School Night ----------------------------------------------------------------------Classroom presentations will be presented to parents and guardians and are designed to give information regarding specific classroom policies
and procedures. This evening is not intended for a review of your child’s progress in his/her class.
Bicycles/ Scooters/Skates----------------------------------------------------------------------Bicycles are not to be ridden on the school grounds at any time. They must be walked to and from the bike racks and be parked in the bike
racks. Students may not ride or tamper with other students’ bicycles. In accordance with the state law, helmets MUST be worn while riding to
and from school. Failure to comply with these rules will result in disciplinary action and/or the loss of bike riding privileges. Skating of any kind
on school grounds is prohibited. Please leave skateboards, skates, and roller blades at home.
Birthdays -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like to send a birthday gift for your child’s class you must make arrangements with the classroom teacher beforehand. We
encourage families to bring non-food items to celebrate instead of sugary treats. Any food treats presented will need to be done in accordance
with our school and district allergy response plan. Balloons or presents for your child should be presented at home as valuable learning time is
lost when classrooms are interrupted. Birthday party invitations will only be distributed at school if all students in the class are invited.
Books and Supplies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Students will be provided with school textbooks and some basic school materials. Each student is responsible for handling these materials in a
careful manner. In the case of lost or damaged textbooks, library books, or other school materials, the child/family will be responsible for
replacement costs. Teachers may request that parents provide their child with supplemental school supplies (binders, folders, etc.) that will help
to promote organizational skills. Please check the school website or contact the office for a copy of the grade level supply list.
Calling Classrooms -------------------------------------------------------------------We make every effort to minimize disruptions that interfere with your child’s learning. Therefore, we encourage parents to leave messages for
teachers using voice mail or e-mail. The office will not interrupt classrooms to forward telephone calls from parents or relay non urgent
messages to students. You may contact any staff member via e-mail by typing the individual’s first initial, last name, then the suffix “@loomisusd.k12.ca.us”. (example: tteacher@loomis-usd.k12.ca.us)
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices----------------------------------------------------------------Cell phones and electronic devices must be kept out of site in student backpacks and they are to be turned off. Cell phones and electronic
devices may not be used during the school day, including recesses, lunch and passing periods. They may only be used after school only.
Students do not need cell phones at school and should bring them at their own risk. Misused cell phones and electronic devices will be
confiscated and brought to the principal's office. Students who have their cell phone out and or are using them at school will earn demerits and
lose school privileges. *Parents should have their cell phones silenced while visiting/volunteering at school.
Chaperones-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Penryn School follows State Law concerning chaperones:
1. All chaperones, coaches, volunteers, and parents driving students on school trips (athletic events, field trips, etc.,) are required to
have the appropriate auto insurance. Please see the school secretary for the paperwork and criteria. Parents are to complete
paperwork at our Loomis District Office at the beginning of each school year to ensure proper coverage.
2. All chaperones, coaches, volunteers, and parents working/driving with students without a credentialed teacher present must
be live scanned through our Loomis District Office. Please see the school secretary for the paperwork and criteria.
Classroom Visitation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Parents are welcome to visit the school when it is in session. All visitors are required, by law, to sign in at the office and to wear a visitor’s badge
while on campus. Kindly contact your child’s teacher in advance when you intend to visit.
If there is a matter that you wish to discuss at length, please make an appointment with your child’s teacher for a conference that will occur
outside of class time. Parents should have their cell phones silenced while visiting/volunteering at school.
Closed Campus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Loomis Union School District has established that students must remain on campus until the end of the day, once they arrive on the school
grounds. If any student chooses to leave the school grounds without parent/teacher
permission AND adult supervision, he/she will be classified as truant and will be subject to disciplinary action. Law enforcement may also be
summoned if the student’s whereabouts are unknown.
Computer Use ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Students will have on-going opportunities to access technology using the numerous computers on campus. Students abusing this privilege by
mistreating computer equipment or by accessing inappropriate material may be denied access to school computers. In addition, the display or
creation of inappropriate or offensive materials may warrant suspension from school or other disciplinary action at the discretion of the
administration.
Conferences ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Parent teacher conferences will be scheduled at the end of the first trimester for all students and at the end of the second trimester at the
teacher’s discretion. Conferences are used for reporting progress and charting goals for students. Parents are encouraged to set up additional
conferences as needed. It is critical that parents attend conferences when the teacher requests them, particularly if a student is performing
below grade level or is at risk of being retained.
Dances -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seventh and eighth grade students will have the opportunity to attend evening dances. Teachers, administrators
and parent chaperones will also be in attendance. Students must have at least 90 merits and may not be in good academic standing. The
Loomis Union School District does not permit students from other schools to attend school dances, unless accompanied by chaperones from
their school. It is not appropriate for students to attend dances as “couples” or with a “date”. Students who choose to dance in a vulgar or
suggestive manner will be asked to leave the dance. The 7th and 8th grade students host the 6th grade invitational dance in May of each school
year. This dance is a nice tradition that welcomes the 6th grade students into junior high school.
PBIS Program------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The PBIS Program is a positive discipline program that seeks to develop an intrinsic motivation for doing good deeds for the school or others, it
positively rewards students modeling the 3Bs, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.
1. Staff members will have reward stickers that say Penryn Paw-some and/or Panther Pride on them.
2. When they see a student modeling the 3Bs, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Safe, they could be given a Paw-some ticket
which results in a student sticker. When a student gets one it is a BIG Deal!
3. We are asking that any staff or volunteer who see a student wearing a Panther Pride/Paw-some sticker they ask that child what they
did to earn the award. We are hoping that at least 3 people acknowledge a child wearing the sticker empowering the 3Bs!
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Some Positive Recognition through PBIS are:
 Panther Pride-Paw-some Recognition
 Verbal praise and recognition given directly to the student
 Special classroom and school privileges and responsibilities
 Special notes and behavior grams to students and/or their parents
Discipline Policy -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The school-wide behavior plan is carefully designed to protect all children and to establish an orderly learning environment for all students. The
school staff will teach and encourage appropriate behavior and will assist each student in correcting inappropriate behavior. Parents can assist
by reviewing the behavior policies and by supporting school personnel should a behavior problem arise.
School Discipline Philosophy
Penryn’s reputation will be reflected by the students’ behavior in the classroom, on the playground, in assemblies, at athletic events, and on field
trips. Students are the key to making Penryn School a school to be proud of. Students are expected to show respect to staff members, respect
the rights and property of other students, and maintain high standards of decency and courtesy. The Penryn School Expectations, outlined
below, were developed to serve as a guide for students to promote high standards of behavior. These are also coming out of our PBIS team.
The management of each individual classroom is the responsibility of the classroom teacher. It is the teacher’s responsibility to insure that the
classroom environment is conducive to learning. The specific details of how this is to be managed are left to the professional judgment of the
teacher. There are several broad guidelines that the teachers are to follow:
All school rules apply to students on their way to school, while at school, on the way home from school, and at school events, even if not during
the regular school day.




All classroom rules need to be posted in the room.
At the first of the year teachers will review classroom rules, procedures and expectations throughout the year.
The teacher is to inform the student and notify the parent if the student is having persistent behavior problems in class.
Extreme disruptions could result in an immediate office referral without parent notification.
For students in grades K-3, the classroom teacher will handle routine discipline issues through their classroom management system along with
the Merit System that was developed with PBIS and, when needed, the support of the administrative staff.
For students in grades 4-8, the Merit System has been developed for unacceptable behavior that cannot be handled within the classroom
management system.
Discipline Policy (K-8th Grades)
In order to encourage exemplary behavior, the following Merit System has been developed:
Merit System
1) Each student begins with 100 merits.
2) Those students with less than 90 merits will be placed on student probation.
3) Students on probation are not allowed to attend or participate in extra-curricular activities, student activities, and extra-curricular field
trips.
4) Any student falling below 90 merits will be subject to further disciplinary programs.
5) Please see Discipline Matrix on the next page.
Merit System
Level 1 –
Incidental Violations
(Behavior Log - recorded but
not referred to office)
(Consequences created by
teacher or staff member on duty)
(1 Merit Point Loss)
Level 2 –
Minor Violations
(Referred/recorded)
(2 Merit Point Loss)
Level 3 –
Major Violations
(Referred/Recorded)
(Sent to the office with referral
form)
(At least 5 Merit Point Loss –
Administrator Disgresion)
Level 4 –
Illegal Violations
(Referred/Recorded)
(Sent to the office with
referral form)
(At least 10 Merit Point
Loss – Administrator
Disgresion)
Some examples are:
 Running in halls
 Loud voices/yelling
 Off-task behavior
 Disruptive sounds
 Out of seat
 Missing homework
 Not being prepared for class
 Inappropriate behavior in the
bathrooms including
minor offences such as
long trips to the
bathroom,
opening/closing the door
repeatedly, and
splashing water.
 Off task use of electronic
devices
 Others similar to these
offenses
Some examples are:
 Chronic Level 1 Infractions
that impede the learning
of others
 Lying
 Indirect, inappropriate
language/gestures
 Breaking cafeteria rules
 Breaking common area rules
 Inappropriate dress
 Spitting
 Off task use of electronic
devices that are
disruptive to learning
 Unauthorized Access to
Non-Student Areas
 Others similar to these
offenses
Some examples are:
 Direct inappropriate
language/gestures
 Fighting/physical aggression
 Harassment/bullying
 Overt defiance
 Property destruction/misuse
 Theft
 Forgery
 Severe inappropriate bathroom
behavior such as looking
under stalls, smearing
excrement etc.
 Cheating/plagiarism
 Internet misuse/cyber-bullying
 Skipping class
 Chronic Level 2 Infractions
that impede the learning
of others
 Others similar to these
offenses
Some examples are:
 Drug use/possession
 Weapon use/possession
 Habitual Truancy
 Arson
 Bomb threat
 Extreme property
damage/vandalism
 Combustibles
 Assault/threats
 Others similar to these
offenses
Behavior Expectations
1) Penryn School has adopted three school rules: Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Safe. All behavior expectations
around campus relate back to those rules.
2) See Behavior Expectations on the next page.
School-Wide Behavior Expectations
Be Respectful
Bathroom
Playground
Cafeteria
Keep to yourself
Wait your turn
Quiet voices
Use quiet voices
Share
Hallways/Quad/Common
Area
Quiet voices
Classroom
Keep hands and
feet to yourself
Listen to others
Close doors quietly
Be Responsible
Keep space clean
Throw your trash in
the can
If you got it
out, you put it
away
Clean up your
trash
Clean up your trash
If you drop it,
pick it up
Keep your area
clean
Complete your
work
If you drop it, pick it
up
Get in, get out!
Be Safe
Flush the toilet
Wash and dry hands
Use
equipment
properly
(Slide on your
bottom feet
first, climb
down the
climbing wall)
Stay seated until
dismissal
Walk
Walk
Keep your hands to
yourself
Sit with your
bottom on your
chair
Walk
The following are causes for suspension and /or expulsion as defined by Education Code 48900:















Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. Includes aided or abetted the infliction or
attempted infliction of physical injury to another person.
Possessed, sold, or furnished any firearm, knife, explosive or other dangerous object.
Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or was under the influence of, any controlled substance as defined in Health
and Safety Code 11053 – 11058, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind.
Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any controlled substance as defined in Health and Safety Code 11053 – 11058,
alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind, and then sold, delivered or otherwise furnished to any person another liquid, substance or
material and represented same as controlled substance, alcohol beverage or intoxicant.
Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.
Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or to private property.
Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property.
Possessed or used tobacco or any products containing tobacco or nicotine.
Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia.
Disrupted school activities or willfully defied the valid authority of school personnel.
Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.
Possessed an imitation firearm.
Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault.
Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a complaining witness or witness in a school disciplinary proceeding or retaliating
against that pupil for being a witness. Education Code 48900.7 Made terrorist threats against school officials and/or school property.
A student in grades 4 through 12 is also subject to suspension or recommendation for expulsion when it is determined that he/she:
 Education Code 48900.2: Committed sexual harassment as defined in Education Code 212.5
 Education Code 48900.3: Caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of hate violence as defined in
Education Code 33032.5

Education Code 48900.4: Intentionally harassed, threatened or intimidated a student or group of students to the extent of having the
actual and reasonably expected effect of materially disrupting class work, creating substantial disorder, and invading student rights by
creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment.
Dress Code -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Loomis Union School District dress codes are as follows:
The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities, including field trips and other off-campus, school sponsored activities.
The following guidelines are intended to define appropriate student attire and personal grooming compatible with educational activities.
The Principal or designee shall be responsible for enforcing the dress code. Please see discipline policy for violation of dress code. Any items
brought to school that become a distraction to the learning environment will be confiscated and given to the school principal.
Hats/Gloves:
 Hats and gloves are to be worn outside to protect students’ faces and hands in the sun/cold. Hat bills should be faced forward.
 Curlers, bandannas, hairnets, and other head coverings will not be worn. Headgear confiscated from students will be returned to
parents.
Hair:
 Hair must be non-distracting, clean, and neatly groomed.
 Mohawk style hair may not be spiked more than 2 inches high.
 Students may not dye their hair with unnatural colors.
 Colored hair accessories such as hair-extensions and feathers may only be worn during school spirit weeks
Shoes:
 For safety reasons, shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes and sandals worn at school must have a back strap. High heel shoes
are considered unsafe and are not to be worn. Appropriate shoes should be worn for P.E. class.
 No shoes with “wheelies” are allowed at school due to safety concerns.
 7th and 8th grade students may wear flip flops as long as they bring appropriate shoes for PE activities.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts:
 Pants will be worn on the waist, no sagging. Pants should be fitted so they stay on the waist without a belt.
 Belts, if worn, are not to hang from the waist.
 Suspenders or overalls must be worn over the shoulders.
 Spandex, swimming trunks, short-shorts, ragged shorts with holes, pajama pants or bicycle shorts may not be worn.
 Shorts, skirts and dresses must have a 4 inch inseam and no shorter than mid-thigh.
Shirts/Blouses/Tops:
 No bare midriffs are allowed nor are low cut or revealing tops.
 No “off the shoulder” blouses or sundresses are to be worn.
 “Spaghetti-strap” (straps that are less than two inches), tank tops with enlarged armholes, and “halter” tops/dresses are not
allowed.
 Garments shall be sufficient to conceal underclothes including bra straps.
Sunglasses:
 Sunglasses may be worn when students are outside. They must be removed prior to entering the classroom or any building on
campus.
General:
 Inappropriate lettering, printing, message patches, buttons, pins, jewelry or messages on clothes, backpacks, binders, and other
personal items are prohibited. These include any references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gangs, profanity, sex, or violence.
 Wearing of any gang symbols such as handkerchief, hanging suspenders, chains, shoestrings, earrings, jackets, colors, or
devices associated with group intimidation or gang affiliation is strictly prohibited.
 Clothing and accessories, which are unsafe and/or dangerous, will be confiscated. (For example: studded belts, wristbands,
chains, metal belts, etc.)
 No facial piercings or adornments may be visible at school.
 Student temporary and permanent tattoos need to be covered at school.
Students who are dressed inappropriately or become a distraction to the learning environment will be removed from class. Parents will be
contacted so that appropriate attire may be brought to school, in order to allow the student to complete the school day. Whenever possible,
school personnel will attempt to resolve the issue in the most efficient manner possible to alleviate lost learning time.
Emergency Procedures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Loomis Union School District has a crisis response plan in place at each of its schools which specifies actions to be taken for the following
emergency situations: explosion or threat of explosion, earthquake, severe windstorm, flood, fire, war, evacuation, bomb threats, intruders, and
chemical accidents. During an emergency, children will be dismissed to go home by the Superintendent 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 in the care of school personnel.
Extended Day Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Penryn School offers before school childcare from 7:00 – 8:00am and after school care from 2:20 – 6:00pm, 11:45am – 6:00pm on minimum
days for all Penryn School students on school attendance days. All school rules and policies apply during Extended Day hours. Please see the
school office for fee information and registration forms.
Field Trips -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Students may attend school-sponsored field trips. Parent permission slips MUST be signed and returned to school personnel prior to the trip.
All standard rules for proper behavior will be expected and enforced on field trips. Siblings may not attend field trips unless they are school age
and do so with their class. Parents may be required to attend a field trip with their child if they are needed for discipline or safety reasons.
Parents may also be required to pick up their child in extreme misbehavior situations.
Food-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Students are allowed to enjoy food and beverages only in designated areas and they will be asked to clean up after themselves. The custodial
staff may assist in cleaning, but is not required to clean up messes intentionally left by students. No gum chewing is allowed on campus. Snacks
and lunch items are not to be shared on campus. No soda or candy should be consumed during snack or lunch.
Health Screenings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Periodic health screenings will occur on campus. Our school nurse will facilitate screenings in: vision, hearing and scoliosis (7th grade girls and
8th grade boys, only). Teachers may also refer a student to the nurse for a health screening if a concern arises. The school is required to
comply with the state mandate regarding the proper immunization of all students.
Inappropriate Items ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Students should keep valuables, expensive items, dangerous materials or illegal articles off the school campus. The following items are not
allowed at school and will be confiscated by the office:
aerosol cans
drugs/drug paraphernalia
electronic games
fireworks
flammable fluids
gum
lighters
matches
personal toys
pocket knives
radios/CD players
rollerblades
scooters
shoes w/retractable wheels
balls/playground
skateboards
weapons
equipment
The following items may be brought to school if they are required for an assignment or class project, approved by a teacher:
cameras
video cameras
CD’s
iPod/MP3 player
Leadership Students------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leadership is a group of seventh and eight grade students who promote leadership skills by serving and contributing to school and community
events. It is the duty of student members to regularly attend meetings, distribute information to their classmates and bring student-generated
issues to the attention of the council. Students interested in participating must demonstrate and maintain excellent citizenship.
Library -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Students will visit the school library during a regularly scheduled time with their class. Students will be held accountable for books at the end of
each grading period. Report cards may be held for students who have not returned library materials and/or paid replacement costs.
Lost and Found --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Parents are strongly encouraged to label jackets, sweaters, and lunch boxes. “Lost” articles will be kept in the lost and found boxes in the
cafeteria. If they are not claimed, they will be donated to a charitable organization at the end of each trimester. “Lost” items that are labeled will
be returned to their rightful owner.
Lunches ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The school cafeteria will serve a nutritious lunch, including milk, daily at a cost of $2.75. Milk may also be purchased separately for $0.25.
Application forms for free or reduced lunches may be picked up in the school office or found on the school website. Students who forget either a
sack lunch or lunch money will be permitted to call home so that arrangements can be made. Students who forget to order a school lunch in
the morning may receive a meal that differs from what is listed on the cafeteria menu. Students may not consume candy or soda in their lunches
or snacks.
Medication -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------School personnel MAY NOT administer medication without written instructions from a physician. This policy includes aspirin, cough syrup and
other over-the-counter remedies. Students are not permitted to carry medication of any kind unless a medication administration form has been
signed by the doctor, such as emergency inhalers, epi pens for severe allergic reactions and glucagon injections. All medications must be taken
in the office, with proper documentation. Medical forms for this purpose are available in the school office.
Minimum Days --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Minimum days are scheduled periodically throughout the school year. Please review the school calendar regularly, as well as all school-to-home
communications so that your child will have timely transportation home after school. Dismissal on minimum days is at 11:45 A.M. Older students
have historically enjoyed going into downtown Loomis on minimum days. Parents are strongly encouraged to chaperone their children after
school on minimum days. Unsupervised students have been known to cause disturbances on minimum days and misbehavior may result in
school consequences.
Nondiscrimination ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Penryn School has a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, national origin or lack of English skills.
Office ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Our school office is the hub of the school. It is staffed with dedicated and hard-working individuals. They perform a multitude of tasks,
simultaneously. Out of respect for their workplace, we ask that students not visit the office during the school day without permission from their
classroom teachers or school personnel. If you are a visitor to our office, your patience is appreciated. Our normal business hours are 7:30am –
3:30pm.
Open House ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Our annual Penryn Open House will be held in May. Families are welcome to visit as students
and teachers showcase their hard work.
PTC (Parent/Teacher Club) -----------------------------------------------------------------------The Parent Teacher Club supports and supplements many school programs. By creating an informal working relationship, both during and after
school, the PTC identifies and responds to the needs of our school. Where appropriate, funds are provided for special projects and activities that
would otherwise not be possible. PTC needs and appreciates all parent involvement.
Physical Examinations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------All students are to have completed a health screening prior to entering kindergarten. This includes receiving the required immunizations.
Students who have not been properly immunized may be asked to get additional immunizations prior to attending school.
Progress Reports -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Progress reports will be issued each trimester in grades 4-8th. Parents should be prepared to work with the classroom teacher and their child to
make improvements, where necessary, prior to the issuance of report cards. Parents should visit the parent portal regularly to keep up with their
child’s performance.
Promotion Activity and Ceremony Expectations – Board Policy 5127
Promotion Ceremony and Dance Apparel
The L U S D School Board enforces a dress code for the eighth grade promotion ceremony and dance.
Girls: Should wear modest (mid-thigh) dresses or skirts (no mini-skirts) or pantsuits. Long dresses (below mid-calf) are inappropriate for this
type of ceremony. No strapless, spaghetti strap (less than 1”), or backless (below shoulder blades) dresses may be worn unless worn with a
sweater, shawl or cover-up. Girls are not to wear gloves or carry purses during the ceremony. Students who are unclear should have their attire
approved by their principal prior to the ceremony.
Boys: Should wear dress shirts and neckties, solid color slacks (navy, khaki, gray or black), and dark shoes. Sport coats or sweaters are
optional. Tuxedos, hats and denim pants are not to be worn.
Students who are inappropriately attired will be asked to make necessary adjustments or will be refused permission to participate in promotion
ceremonies. If dress is altered during or after the ceremony to inappropriate attire, the student will be denied access to the dance. The principal
or designee shall enforce the above standards.
Satisfactory Citizenship
Students must maintain satisfactory citizenship during the eighth grade year. Participation in the promotion ceremony, end-of-year field trips and
graduation dances will require acceptable citizenship. The loss of these privileges shall be at the principal's discretion. See also BP 6145.6.
Limousines are not appropriate for promotion or the dance.
Elementary School Minimum Promotion Activity Requirements – Board Policy 6146.5
The Governing Board shall award certificates of promotion from the eighth grade in accordance with the provisions of the California Education
Code and the policies adopted by the Board.
The Loomis Union School District has set standards for participation in promotion activities. In order to participate in the promotion activities and
receive a certificate of promotion students must meet the following:





MINIMUM PROMOTION ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENTS
Students must average a grade of “D” (1.0 cumulative GPA) or better, in each core subject respectfully, during the eighth grade year
(Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Science).
Students will have no more than one “F” grade in the third trimester core classes.
Students must maintain a school attendance of at least 80% from the time they enroll or attend school during their eighth grade year.
Students must maintain satisfactory citizenship and behavior. Students who have been suspended during their eighth grade year or
have discipline referrals may be excluded from the promotion activities, per principal’s discretion.
Students transferring into the district after the start of the school year will be subject to the criteria stated above. Student records from
the prior school district will be reviewed for eligibility.
If a student has not met the 8th grade promotion participation requirements, he/she will not be permitted to attend the 8 th grade field trip, may not
participate in the promotion ceremony, nor may attend the final 8th grade dance.
Parents will be provided the following information throughout the school year:
1. Promotion participation standards are sent home and returned to school with student and parent signatures during the first trimester of
the school year.
2. Progress reports will be sent home each trimester for students who are deficient in any subject.
3. Letters will be sent home at the end of any trimester in which a student is at risk or not meeting the minimum promotion requirements.
4. There will be a conference at the end of each trimester for students who are at risk of not meeting participation requirements.
5. Grades and promotion eligibility status will be finalized on the Monday prior to promotion activities. Parents of any students not
meeting promotion activity requirements will be notified.
Playground /Recess Expectations------------------------------------------------------------------1)
All students are to walk on campus. Students are to walk down the stairway on the right-hand side to get to the playground area. They are
also to walk up the right-hand side of the stairway to come back up at the end of recess.
2) Students must receive permission from the person on yard duty to come up during recess to use the restrooms.
3) All equipment is to be used only for the purpose it is designed for. No jumping from one piece of equipment to another. No swinging or twirling
on bars that were not intended for such activity. No climbing on top of the bars or playground equipment.
4) All soccer and football games must occur on the grass. No kickball or football type games on the blacktop area.
5) Only appropriate kick balls may be kicked on the blacktop when playing wall ball. Rubber balls are not to be kicked.
6) All football games must be touch or flag only. No tackle games of any sort.
7) Standard game rules apply to any games played.
8) NO GAMES INVOLVING HUMAN TARGETS.
9) No chasing or tag games are allowed.
10) Any time a person(s) on yard duty feels a particular game is not safe or getting out of hand, the game should be ended.
Report Cards --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Report cards will be issued at the end of each trimester to inform parents of their child’s academic performance and progress toward meeting the
state standards. Primary grades do not use letter grades, whereas grades four through eighth do. Please be sure to attend your child’s Back-toSchool Night where each teacher’s grading policy will be addressed. Keep up-to-date on your child’s progress by regularly reviewing graded
work. Our on line parent portal is available to all fourth through eighth grade parents for reviewing grade as well. Please see the school office for
instructions on how to create an account in the parent portal.
Resolving Conflict (Chain of Command) ---------------------------------------------------Occasionally a disagreement or concern may arise concerning particular district, school or classroom procedures.
Classroom concerns should be brought to the attention of your child’s teacher first. Most problems can be resolved in a parent-teacher
conference. Please keep comments toward and about your child’s teacher positive, particularly when children are present.
Should you feel that the matter has not been resolved after the parent-teacher conference, please make an appointment to further discuss the
matter with a school administrator.
Further action would include a meeting with a school district representative who will handle the matter in accordance with district policy.
Safety Drills ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In accordance with state law, evacuation drills will be conducted every month. Students are expected to respond quickly and safely as directed
by school personnel. Parents on campus during an evacuation drill should remain with their child’s class until the conclusion of the drill.
School Hours-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grade
K-3rd
Start
8:20am
Recess
10:00-10:20am
Lunch
11:40-12:20pm
Dismissal
2:20pm Min. Day: 11:45am
4th
8:20am
10:10-10:20am
11:40-12:20pm
2:20pm
Min. Day: 11:45am
5th-8th
8:20am
10:40-10:50am
12:20-1:05pm
2:20pm
Min. Day: 11:45am
School Site Council -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The School Site Council assists with the School Improvement Program (SIP), a plan that provides monies to be used at the school level. Site
Council is made up of parents, classified staff, teachers and the site administrator.
Each year the School Site Council reviews the school program and identifies ways to maintain or improve the quality of the instructional program
in the school. If you would like to be a part of the team, please contact the school office.
Snacks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Teachers may provide a time for snacks during the school day. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy
snack. Candy and soda are not allowed for snack breaks. Students are responsible for disposing of any litter
from their snack and are to eat in designated areas, only.
Student Records -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Loomis Union School District maintains cumulative records for each student. Please call the school office to set up an appointment with an
administrator should you desire to review your child’s cumulative record.
Student Study Team (S.S.T.) ---------------------------------------------------------------The student study team is comprised of regular education staff and a school administrator. In certain cases, support staff (school nurse,
psychologist, etc.) may also attend an S.S.T. meeting. The role of the team is to review information regarding a student and to recommend
modifications that promote student success. Modifications may be designed specifically for the teacher, the student and/or the parents.
S.S.T. meetings may be requested by your child’s teacher, other school personnel or by parents. If you are asked to attend an S.S.T. please
make every effort to attend. Your input is vital to decisions that will be made concerning your child.
Tobacco and Drug Free Zone -----------------------------------------------------------------We seek to ensure the highest standard of learning in the classroom and recognize that use of chemical substances interferes with the learning
environment. These products may not be brought onto the school grounds at any time, by any individual.
Telephone-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The telephone is for emergency use only. To keep office phone calls limited, please do your very best to make arrangements with your
child(ren) before school with regards to any special arrangements.
Transportation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The cost of providing student transportation exceeds funding provided by the state. Therefore, it necessary to charge fees for home-to-school
and school-to-home student transportation. Transportation service is provided by Mid-Placer, not the Loomis Union School District. Parents with
questions about transportation should call (530) 823-4820.
Students who ride the bus are expected to follow rules with respect to traffic safety and proper conduct. Bus transportation shall only be
provided if the individual student continually and habitually displays good conduct and behavior while preparing to ride, riding on, or leaving the
bus. Citations may be issued for misbehavior. Riding privileges may be suspended if students choose to act inappropriately.
Sexual Harassment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------The school district and county office prohibit sexual harassment of or by any pupil or by anyone employed by or otherwise working
or volunteering for the school district or county office. 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. Any person who feels that
he/she is being discriminated against or harassed should immediately contact their principal or designee so that he/she can
address the situation. A complete description of the districts sexual harassment policy can be found on the district website.
(BP5145.7, AR5145.7) A written complaint may be filed in accordance with the district or county office’s Uniform Complaint
Procedures. Written complaint procedures are available at all school sites. 5 C.C.R. § 4917; Education Code §§ 231.5; 48980(h);
48985.