Safety and Discipline
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Safety DrillsTop of Page
Fire drills are held monthly and earthquake, intruder and bus safety drills are held quarterly. Each site's Emergency Plan is available on request from the school office.
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Civil Defense Emergency PlanTop of Page
In the event of a local emergency such as a flood or an earthquake, the following procedure will go into effect. If a yellow alert (one hour or more of notification) has been called, parents will be responsible to pick up their children. Those remaining will be kept at school and mobilized in the safest shelter the school affords. If a red alert (fifteen minutes or less) has been called, all pupils will be kept at school and mobilized in the safest shelter the school affords.
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Minor InjuriesTop of Page
The staff works very hard to make the environment safe for all students. However, injuries do happen due to unavoidable accidents. Sometimes the injuries are minor, and the staff uses its own discretion in treating them. Parents are not notified unless the student requires immediate emergency medical treatment. If a parent wishes to be notified for a minor injury that does not require emergency medical treatment, please notify the school.
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MedicationsTop of Page
Since medical treatment is the responsibility of the parent and the family doctor, medications are rarely given in school. In most instances, the parent, with the help of the family physician, is urged to work out a schedule of giving medication outside school hours. The only exceptions involve special or serious problems where it is deemed absolutely necessary to give medication. Medicine will be given only on the written authorization and explicit directions from the doctor. Medication cannot be given to your child by school personnel unless the school has on file written instructions from your child's physician and you, stating the name of the medication, dosage to be given, time to be administered, and a specific written directive for school personnel to administer the medication. All medications, whether prescription or nonprescription, must be in their ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. Medication is not to be transported to the school by the child. The parent must bring it into the office and pick it up from the school office. All medications will be stored in a secure location in the school office. The form "Authorization to Give Medication at School" can be obtained from the school office.
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Allergic ReactionsTop of Page
Should your child have an allergic reaction to bee stings, pollen, food, or anything else which must have immediate attention, please send instructions to the school with the procedure to be followed.
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Helmet LawsTop of Page
As required by Vehicle Code Section 21212, "A person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, a non-motorized scooter, or a skateboard, nor shall they wear in-line or roller skates, nor ride upon a bicycle, a non-motorized scooter, or a skateboard as a passenger, upon a street, bikeway…unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet…" By law, we are to confiscate bicycles, skateboards, or scooters when the student is not wearing a helmet. The confiscated item will be returned either when the student brings a helmet to school OR when a parent or guardian comes to the school and takes possession of the item.
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Motorized Skateboards, Scooters, Bicycle/Mopeds, Pocket BikesTop of Page
None of the above mentioned vehicles are allowed at school. The operation of some of these vehicles is permitted only on private property, and others have age or license requirements. Please refer to the motor vehicle code for law clarification.
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Vandalism and TheftTop of Page
Classrooms and materials in our schools are in first class condition and will be expected to remain in that condition. Therefore, it is necessary to ask the student or his parent to repair or pay for any damage to school property except when the damage was due to an unavoidable accident. (Ed. Code 48904)
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Dress CodeTop of Page
The staff of the Winship-Robbins Elementary School District has established the following guidelines for what students should wear to school. This is not an exhaustive list, but is to be used as a guideline for appropriate dress during school. The goal of any dress code is for students to focus on their schoolwork and not on what is to be worn to school, or to be a distraction to other students. If a student comes to school dressed inappropriately, the parent may be called to bring clothing for the child to change into or the student may be asked to put on school-provided clothing or belts as needed.
- Hats, caps, visors, or hoods should not be worn inside the building.
- Tank tops may be worn if they are close-fitting around the arm and not "see-through". Spaghetti strap tops and bare-midriff styles (belly-button showing) should not be worn. Shoulder straps should be a minimum of 1 inch wide.
- Students may wear shorts to school, but they must be hemmed. The length of dresses and shorts must reach to the students' finger tips when her arms are extended.
- Student clothing which advertises or promotes drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, or products containing these substances is not to be worn.
- Armband, insignias, buttons, or clothing which are obscene, vulgar, or disruptive, are not permitted.
- Pants that are saggy, falling down, and/or made or pajama material should not be worn.
- Shoes must be appropriate for physical education so, that excludes flip flops, shoes with heels, shoes with wheels, and backless shoes. Please note that this is the new board policy as of August, 2010.
- If you have any questions regarding the dress code, contact the Principal. Please use the rule of thumb – If in doubt, don”t wear it!
- Board approved August 2010
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Standards of Student BehaviorTop of Page
In order to maintain a school climate in which all students can learn, it is vital for all students to assume responsibility for their behavior. To aid students in making appropriate decisions governing their behavior, the following code of conduct identifying standards and expectation has been developed based on provisions of the various California Education Codes.
While the standards are not intended to be exclusive or all-inclusive, they illustrate the types of behavior that are appropriate and necessary in a wholesome school climate. These expectations shall apply to all students.
Student Behavior in Relation to School Personnel
In order to safeguard the right of students to learn and teachers to teach, certain minimal standards of conduct are necessary and must be observed. When serious infractions occur, police intervention is often necessary as required by state law. Expulsion proceedings will be initiated against a student who assaults any school personnel, or who threatens great bodily harm and there appears to be present the ability to commit such harm.
Student Behavior Toward Others
Each student is expected to respect the rights of others. Each student also has an obligation to promote and safeguard an atmosphere where all learning and enrichment activities can take place without concern for possible disruption. Disruptive or dangerous student behavior in class, on the school grounds, during school functions, or while coming to and going home from school will not be tolerated.
Students are expected to exhibit these basic behaviors and any others which individual teachers might enforce:
While the standards are not intended to be exclusive or all-inclusive, they illustrate the types of behavior that are appropriate and necessary in a wholesome school climate. These expectations shall apply to all students.
Student Behavior in Relation to School Personnel
In order to safeguard the right of students to learn and teachers to teach, certain minimal standards of conduct are necessary and must be observed. When serious infractions occur, police intervention is often necessary as required by state law. Expulsion proceedings will be initiated against a student who assaults any school personnel, or who threatens great bodily harm and there appears to be present the ability to commit such harm.
Student Behavior Toward Others
Each student is expected to respect the rights of others. Each student also has an obligation to promote and safeguard an atmosphere where all learning and enrichment activities can take place without concern for possible disruption. Disruptive or dangerous student behavior in class, on the school grounds, during school functions, or while coming to and going home from school will not be tolerated.
The Superintendent shall recommend a pupil's expulsion from the district for the following infractions:
- Have in possession, sell, exchange, or give away any controlled substance including alcohol or tobacco products. Be under the influence of any controlled substance including alcohol.
- Possession or sale of any weapon.
- Take part in a fight involving the use of a weapon or resulting in serious physical injury to any person.
- Striking, menacing, or threatening a teacher or other employee.
- Robbery or extortion.
- Continued defiance of school rules.
Additionally, any incident listed above will be reported to the proper law enforcement office.
Positive Behavior
Students are expected to exhibit these basic behaviors and any others which individual teachers might enforce:
- Demonstrate cooperation and responsible behavior.
- Show respect for staff members, teachers, adult supervisors, classified employees, guests, substitute teachers, and other students.
- Know and carry out the rules and regulations in this handbook and other rules as covered by student's teacher(s).
- Refrain from displaying rudeness, defiance, or disrespect through words or gestures.
- Respect the property of others.
- Be honest.
- Use acceptable language.
- Show concern for the welfare of the school and the student body.
- Take pride in your work and the work of others.
- Have respect for cultural and ethnic differences.
Unacceptable Behavior
These behaviors will result in at least one citation and possibly
further consequences depending upon the severity, repetition and
student's age level.
- Fighting
- Theft
- Misuse of property or damage to property
- Verbal abuse/Profanity
- Gambling
- Throwing or shooting of any objects including food and/or liquids that could cause bodily injury or discomfort
- Weapons
- Assault, battery or hazing
- Threats to others
- Involvement in any gang-related activities
- Acts of racial prejudice
- Acts that interfere with another student's learning
- Spitting
- Horseplay, slugging, punching, shoving, kicking, slapping, pushing, tripping, karate-type or other martial arts moves
- Spreading rumors or teasing others
- Possession of firecrackers or other explosives
- Causing false alarms
- Lighting any fires
- Possession, sale, or use of alcohol and/or any tobacco products
- Bicycling or skateboarding in off-limit areas during and after school hours
- Disobeying or ignoring the reasonable directions of any school staff
- Disobeying the bus driver and not following bus rules
- Disrupting school activities
- Leaving the school campus without permission of school authorities
- Being outside an assigned area
- Running on the cement walkways
- Being on school grounds before 7:50 a.m. (Robbins) or 8:00 a.m. (Winship) and between school dismissal and 5:00 p.m.
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Discipline MatrixTop of Page
| Violation | Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Step 3 |
Step 4 |
Step 5 |
| Class 1 Weapons Possession Assualt on Staff |
*Go to Step 5 *May be referred to police for criminal action |
Minimum: 5 Day Suspension Maximum: Expulsion |
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| Class 2 Fighting, theft, Vandalism, Arson, Under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in possession of alcohol or drugs, threats, Tobacco |
*Go right to Step 3 *May be referred to police for criminal action |
Minimum: 1 day suspension Maximum: Expulsion |
Minimum: 2 day suspension Maximum: Expulsion |
Minimum: 3 day suspension Maximum: Expulsion |
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| Class 3 Roughhousing, Graffiti, Insubordination, Gambling, Profanity, Forgery, Verbal harassment, Cheating, CD players/electronic equipment |
Minimum: Missed recess, Conf. w/Teacher, Parents Notified Maximum: 1 day suspension |
Minimum: Missed recess, Parent, Teacher, & Principal conf. Maximum: 2 day suspension |
Minimum: 1 day suspension Maximum: 5 day suspension |
Minimum: 2 day suspension Maximum: Expulsion |
Minimum: 3 day suspension Maximum: Expulsion |
| Class 4 Interference, Loitering, Excessive show of affection, Cafeteria misconduct, Missing or unfinished homework, Chewing gum |
Minimum: Missed recess, conf. w/teacher, Parents notified Maximum: 1 day suspension |
Minimum: Missed recess, conf. w/principal, Parents notified Maximum: 2 day suspension |
Minimum: Missed recess, Parent, teacher, & principal conf.M Maximum: 3 day suspension |
Minimum: 1 day suspension Maximum: 5 day suspension |
Minimum: 1 day suspension Maximum: 5 day suspension |
| Bus Misconduct Insubordination, Out of seat, Yelling, Throwing objects, Fighting, Food or Drinks |
Minimum: Warning, Parents notified Maximum: 1 week no ride |
Minimum: 1 week no ride Maximum: 2 weeks no ride |
Minimum: 2 weeks no ride Maximum: 1 month no ride |
Minimum: 1 month no ride Maximum: 2 months no ride |
Minimum: 1 semester no ride Maximum: 1 year no ride |
| Repetitive Playground Offenses/Dress Code Violation | Conference with teacher | Missed recess, conference with teacher | Missed recess, conf. w/ principal, parent notified | 1-day in-school suspension | 2-day in-school suspension |
Bullying: Student conduct constituting bullying and/or "cyber-bullying" is subject to corrective action and discipline in the District. Dependent upon the severity of the conduct, students that commit bullying in violation of the Education and District or school rules may be subject to a range of corrective action and discipline, including but not limited warnings and parent notification, suspension, or expulsion.
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Mandated NotificationsTop of Page
A complete list of all mandated notifications (information that we are required to give parents by the state and federal governments) is given with this Student and Parent Handbook either at the beginning of the school year or when we register a child new to our district. If you did not receive this booklet, please ask the school secretary for a copy.
The Uniform Complaint Officer for the district is Mrs. Anderson, who can be contacted through either of the school offices (the phone numbers and addresses are on the front cover of this handbook) or by email.
Title I School Information
Robbins School is a Title I School. We are mandated to inform the parents of students at Robbins of the following information about Title I.
Program Intent
The purpose of Title I, Parts A is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on the state content standards and assessments. The intent of the funding is to meet the educational needs of low-achieving students enrolled in the highest poverty schools.
Program Description
This is the largest federal program in California schools aside from Special Education. Funds are either targeted to eligible pupils at school sites or spent in accordance with a schoolwide program plan that may include other federal programs and serve all pupils, not just Title I-eligible pupils.
There are two grant types for Title I, Part A (Basic Grant) and Part D (Neglected and Delinquent). Together these two grant types form the Title I entitlement program.
Funds may be used in a variety of ways as long as they provide supplemental services that are focused on improving student achievement. Examples of how funds may be used includes, but is not limited to the following:
Robbins School is a Title I School. We are mandated to inform the parents of students at Robbins of the following information about Title I.
Program Intent
The purpose of Title I, Parts A is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on the state content standards and assessments. The intent of the funding is to meet the educational needs of low-achieving students enrolled in the highest poverty schools.
Program Description
This is the largest federal program in California schools aside from Special Education. Funds are either targeted to eligible pupils at school sites or spent in accordance with a schoolwide program plan that may include other federal programs and serve all pupils, not just Title I-eligible pupils.
There are two grant types for Title I, Part A (Basic Grant) and Part D (Neglected and Delinquent). Together these two grant types form the Title I entitlement program.
Funds may be used in a variety of ways as long as they provide supplemental services that are focused on improving student achievement. Examples of how funds may be used includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Supplemental support provided by teachers and instructional aides (e.g., bilingual, resource specialists, intervention, etc.)
- Extended learning time (e.g., before school, after school, pull-out focused instruction, etc.)
- Parent involvement
- Instructional materials and other instructional support (e.g., education-related technology)
- Staff development
- Health, nutrition, and other social services
Funding Level
- 2009-10 funding statewide estimated to decline by 1.5%. However, there is a significant range in expected LEA grant levels. Some LEAs will experience double digit increases, but over two-thirds will experience a slight to moderate drop in funding. Changes in the number of eligible pupils based on Census data determines changes. In other words, enrollment and student demographic changes are responsible for funding changes.
- Title I funds are allocated to LEAs based on a formula that takes into account the number of children from low-income families within the LEA's attendance area. LEAs create an allocation plan that specifies how the LEAs allocation will be distributed to eligible schools. LEAs determine eligibility criteria based on a measure of poverty at each school.
- Each LEA must apply each year through the Consolidated Application process.