Parent/Teacher Communication: If you would like to speak to your child’s teacher, call the school office early in the day and leave a message. The teacher will return your call as soon as possible. Teachers cannot take calls in their classrooms during instructional time. We encourage open communication between parents and teachers. Please contact your child’s teacher whenever you have questions or concerns.

Report Cards: Report cards are issued for all students three times a year. They are sent home one week after the trimester ends. Progress Reports are sent home for students in grades one through six midway through each trimester. Report cards are one way of communicating to parents a child’s progress. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher at any time to discuss progress and concerns.

School Telephone: Students are discouraged from using the school office phone. Rainy days and early dismissal days usually pack the office with many callers, therefore, please make prior arrangements with your child about procedures on these days. Children will be given permission to call when the situation is considered appropriate by a teacher or office staff. It is not appropriate for a child to use a school phone to arrange to go to a friend’s house after school.

The Waugh School District enjoys tremendous parental involvement and support. We encourage every parent to volunteer as much as possible either in their child’s class or around school. The research is clear: children whose parents are involved and volunteer at school do better in school.

Visitations: Visitors are welcome. To insure visitations are productive for both school and visitor please follow these guidelines.

1. All visitors must register in the school office (Ed. Code Section 32211) prior to visiting the classroom or playground.
2. Provide prior notice to teachers and staff to arrange appropriate times and days.
3. Act as a quiet observer. Avoid undue disruption.
4. Set up a time before or after school to discuss your observation with the teacher; not during class time.

Volunteers: Volunteers are very important to the success of the Waugh School District programs. Often volunteers work in the classrooms or on special programs or projects. Other projects can be accomplished without coming to school. Teachers at Meadow and Corona Creek School look forward to working with volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your child’s teacher or the school principal. We also encourage parents to share their special interests or talents. Volunteers who work in the classroom must have a current T.B. test on file. Please sign in at the office each time you volunteer at school.

The P.T.A. meetings are held monthly.
The officers are as follows:

The Waugh School District Education Foundation is dedicated to maintaining and enriching the tradition of excellence in the Waugh School District. The Foundation is a broad-based non-profit community organization whose purpose is exclusively educational and charitable and is to secure contributions from foundations, corporations, community and individuals for the benefit of students enrolled in the Waugh School District.
The foundation objective is to provide financial support to the Waugh School District to promote and maintain superior educational and enrichment opportunities for our district’s students.

The Board of Directors of the W.I.S.E. foundation are:

Child Care: Meadow and Corona Creek School offer a before and after school day care program. Waugh Kids Care is located on both sites. The Center operates between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. There are various time slots available to meet students’ needs. Parents are responsible for morning drop off and evening pick up. The Center is staffed by Breanna Balcerzak, Director, as well as qualified teachers and assistant teachers. Contact Waugh Kids Care at 773-1297 to obtain further information.

Field Trips: Students participate in study trips throughout the school year. Students travel by private car or school bus due to insufficient funds from the state. Information regarding each field trip is provided by your child’s teacher. Students who do not have a signed permission slip from home will not be allowed to attend field trips. Proof of acceptable insurance will be required from all parent drivers. Safety inspections of drivers’ cars will also be required. Any child who is under 6 years of age or under 60 pounds is required to be in an approved safety seat.

Library: An elementary library is maintained and operated on each campus for your child’s use and enjoyment. There are approximately 8,000 volumes of both fiction and non-fiction available for checkout. Since the average cost of a book is nearly $15.00, the school is concerned about their care. We ask all parents to explain this fact to their children and impress upon them their responsibility in the checking out of school library materials.

LIBRARY RULES

1. Our children have a weekly library time. Books are checked out for one week and must be returned before more checkouts are allowed.
2. There are no fines for overdue books, but we encourage their immediate return so others may also enjoy them.
3. In the event that a book is lost or damaged, the replacement cost of the book is the parent’s responsibility.

Lunch Program: The Waugh School District offers free or reduced fee lunches for students whose families qualify. This is based on annual income. Information is available in the school office. Other students may purchase lunches. Student lunches cost $15.00 a week and can be purchased the Friday morning BEFORE the week they are delivered. Lunches cannot be purchased on a daily basis.

Milk Program: Students may purchase milk either annually (preferred) or semi-annually. Please make checks payable to Waugh District. To purchase milk for the entire year is $40.00. (No refunds for illness, vacations or moving.) Please submit your payment on or before September 6thst. Biannual payments are $20.00 each. Reminders and cost will be sent out mid year. WE WILL NOT BE COLLECTING MILK MONEY ON A DAILY OR WEEKLY BASIS.

Nurse: A school nurse is on site approximately one day a month. She conducts vision and hearing screening and general health assessments on students in Kindergarten and grades 2 and 5 as mandated by the state. All new students, and students being considered for Special Education Programs are also screened. Referrals from teachers, parents and physicians are screened on request. The nurse conducts Scoliosis screening in grades 5 and 6 and is involved in Family Life Education at that grade level. The school nurse is also responsible for reviewing health histories, communicating concerns to the staff and providing in-service regarding health issues. She maintains health records and verifies that all students are in compliance with the state immunization requirements.

Psychologist: The school psychologist is a credentialed professional with specialized knowledge regarding cognitive and psycho-motor factors in children which effect the learning process. The school psychologist provides services to children, parents, teachers, administrators, para-professional staff, and community agencies. These services may include:

1. Educational assessment and diagnosis of specific learning, emotional disorders, and periodic re-evaluation of children.
2. Consultation with school staff.
3. Referral and consultation services to and with community agencies and serves as a liaison between the school, the family, and community resources.

Resource Specialist: The Resource Specialist Program is available within the district for children who qualify for Special Education. The Resource Specialist Teacher provides student instruction in the regular classroom, as well as pull-out services in the Resource room. The program is designed to work with students in the area of academic achievement. It is a collaborative effort between special educators and regular educators to design the best academic program possible for each individual student.

Speech and Language Specialist: Each year students in Kindergarten are screened for speech and language problems. The specialist looks for problems with articulation, dysfluency, voice, language concepts, auditory discrimination, syntax (grammar), and social communication skills. Any child new to the school and any child referred by a teacher or parent is also screened and/or assessed. Every child in the program is given a yearly battery of tests to rule out other problems and to determine progress toward goals on the Individual Education Program (IEP). Children receive instruction in small groups for 20-30 minutes once or twice a week. Collaboration and consultation between classroom teacher and the Speech teacher is integral to services provided.

Student Success Team: The Student Success Team (SST) is a school site team which reviews individual student strengths and problem areas. The SST plans strategies and organizes resources for addressing problems and concerns. This is a process of regular education. The team will always include the teacher referring the student to the SST and sufficient staff to review the student’s needs. The team can include the principal, resource teacher, supporting teacher, parent, ESL teacher, psychologist, speech therapist, and school nurse when indicated.

SEARCH AND SERVE: If you believe you have a child aged 0 – 21 years who has a learning or other type of disability, please contact our school office for assistance. You are entitled to many benefits which may help you and your child.

Friendship Program - Primary Intervention Program
The Friendship Program at Meadow and Corona Creek School has been developed to enhance K-3 students’ educational and personal development. The goal of the Friendship program is to help children get a good start in school through the development of a healthy self-concept. The program helps participants build confidence and self-esteem and provides support for children experiencing life adjustments such as moving to a new school, family changes, or other transitions. The Friendship program provides students an opportunity to practice the art of friendship skills as well.

Reading Specialist and Project R.E.A.D. The Reading Specialist oversees the Reading Enrichment and Development (READ) Program and provides after school support classes for students who need additional assistance in reading. Students meet in small groups (3-4) with teachers who have been trained in a highly successful, small-group intervention model. These groups meet for 10-12 weeks, four days a week. Some students meet one on one or in small groups with the Reading Specialist and trained teachers, during the school day depending upon specific needs. Project R.E.A.D. also supports a peer tutoring program as well as Family Literacy Nights.

Emergency Cards: Emergency cards are sent home every year and must be filled out completely on front and back sides. These cards are of VITAL importance in case of an emergency involving your child. They are mandatory in order for your child to participate in field trips or other off-site activities. Current information regarding your child’s health, allergies, allergic reactions to bee stings etc. should be included. Phone numbers must be accurate. If you have a cell phone please include it on the card. Contact the office immediately with information regarding changes.

Emergency Plan:

Accidents/Illness: In the event of a serious illness or injury Waugh School District personnel will:

1. Contact parents whenever possible.
2. Contact other authorized persons listed on the child’s emergency card, if possible.
3. Contact child’s physician if above persons cannot be reached.
4. In extreme emergencies, an ambulance will be called, and the child will be taken directly to the hospital. The parents will then be contacted.
5. We will keep an Authorization to Consent to Treatment of a Minor signed by you at school. This form allows the hospital to treat life-saving and non-life saving conditions ie:. x-rays, sutures etc.

As your can see, it is ESSENTIAL that contact numbers be CURRENT so parents or their designated substitute can be contacted immediately for decisions regarding illness or injury. If parents have special requests for the emergency plan for their child, please call the school office.

Disasters: In the event of a major disaster (fire, earthquake, flood) during school hours, children will be kept at school. They will be released only to previously authorized individuals. The exception would be in the event of a serious injury, when we would send the child for emergency medical care. It is imperative that the Emergency Card at school is kept current and accurate! It is the primary document used to locate you or the people you’ve designated to pick up your child. Telephone systems quickly become overloaded in an emergency, so please do not try to phone the school, instead come to school or send a person from your emergency card list to pick up your child. Local radio AM 1350 provides information during local emergencies. Its location should be marked on your radio and your child made familiar with the station and its role in an emergency. In a time of need, teachers and other trained staff members will administer first aid as necessary. Supplies for emergency medical treatment have been purchased by Waugh District P.T.A. We are continually preparing the school for an emergency; you can help by providing current phone and related information throughout the year.

Emergency Supply Programs: In the event of an emergency or other major disaster during the school hours, the teachers and staff will care for our children in the best way possible. Waugh School District has outlined an emergency plan to assure this will occur. Being unable to predict situations which may arise during a crisis it is best to be prepared. Each child should bring the following pre-packaged, sealed items during the first two weeks of school:

• Kindergarten Students Beef Jerky in Non-Class Container
• First Grade Students Beef Jerky in Non-Glass Container
• Second Grade Students Fruit Rolls
• Third Grade Students Fruit Rolls
• Fourth Grade Students Fruit Rolls
• Fifth Grade Students Granola or Granola Bars
• Sixth Grade Students Granola or Granola Bars

Epi-pen: In the event of a life-threatening reaction to a bee sting or food allergy, emergency treatment consisting of an Epi-pen, containing a one-time dose of .3 cc epinephrine, will be provided by school personnel. Written authorization to administer the Epi-pen will be requested from the parent or guardian on the bottom of each child’s emergency card.

Immunization Records: Current law requires all children to be immunized against diphtheria, whooping cough, red measles, tetanus, polio, mumps,German measles and chicken pox prior to entering any classroom. State law also requires entering Kindergarten students to have Hepatitis B vaccine. Children entering first grade must show evidence that they have received a complete health assessment within 18 months prior to entry or 90 days after entry into the first grade. Pupils may be exempted from these rules for medical or religious reasons. In these cases, a physician’s statement or a waiver is required.

Medication: When medication is required during school hours we MUST have a written statement from the child’s physician “detailing the method, amount, and time schedule by which such medication is to be taken” (Education Code #49423) as well as a parent’s written statement that the school may assist the child in taking the medication. Forms are available at the school for your use. We encourage that arrangements be made for the child to take the medication at home before and after school or for the child’s parent to bring the medication to school to administer. DO NOT send medication in the child’s lunch box.

Dress Code: Children are expected to dress appropriately for school. Appropriate dress provides for student safety and avoids distractions to the educational process. Sandals or other shoes that do not hold the foot securely in place shall not be permitted. Half-shirts, halter tops, and shirts with inappropriate sayings, pictures, or advertising should not be worn to school. Gang attire of any type, including bandannas or a chain or belt that hangs below the waist, is strictly prohibited. Appropriate dress does not include clothing or extreme hairstyles which distracts from the educational process. If you have questions regarding appropriate dress, please discuss them with your child's teacher or the principal.

Bicycles

Fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students are allowed to ride bikes to school after completion of our bicycle safety program which will be taught during the first week of school. Students who completed the program last year may ride their bikes to school immediately. The following rules are in effect:

1. Bikes must be parked and locked in the provided racks.
2. All bikes will be marked with identifiable markings.
3. The Waugh School District is not responsible for any damage to, or loss of bikes while on school grounds.
4. All students riding their bikes to school shall wear helmets.
5. Students who must ride long distances, or cross busy streets or intersections are discouraged from riding their bikes to school.

Bus Transportation

Bus Transportation is a privilege extended only to students who display good conduct while preparing to ride, riding, or leaving the bus. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the bus driver shall be sufficient reason for a student to be denied transportation.

The following rules apply at all times when students are riding a school bus, including on field trips and other special trips.

1. Riders shall follow the instructions and directions of the bus driver at all times.
2. Riders should arrive at the designated bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive and stand in a safe place to wait quietly for the bus.
3. Riders shall enter the bus in an orderly manner and go directly to their seats.
4. Riders shall remain seated while the bus is in motion and shall not obstruct the isle with their legs, feet, or other objects. When reaching their destination, riders shall remain seated until the bus stops and the driver gives permission to go directly to the exit.
5. Riders should be courteous to the driver and fellow riders.
6. Serious safety hazards can result from noise or behavior that distract the driver. Loud talking, laughing, yelling, singing, whistling, scuffling, throwing objects, smoking, eating, drinking, obscene gestures, standing, and changing seats are prohibited actions that may lead to suspension of riding privileges.
7. No part of the body should be put out of the windows.
8. Riders shall help keep the bus and area around the bus stop clean. Rider shall not damage or deface the bus or tamper with bus equipment.
9. No animals, insects, or other living things are allowed on the bus.
10. No glass containers are allowed on the bus.
11. Riders should be alert for traffic when leaving the bus.

Riders who fail to comply with these rules will be reported to the school principal, who shall determine the severity of the misconduct and take action accordingly. In all instances of misconduct, the rider and his/her parent or guardian shall be given notice and warning. In the case of a severe violation or repeated offenses, the rider may be denied transportation for a period of time determined by the principal, up to the remainder of the school year.

Cars: Students are not allowed to cross the parking lot without an adult. Please meet your child on the sidewalk and cross together. Parents are requested to follow legal parking requirements, common courtesy and basic safety guidelines when dropping students at school or picking them up. Please note that the following actions: Double parking, jay-walking, parking in red zones, backing up/blocking driveway, u-turns in parking lot, using handicapped parking area inappropriately, and speeding are illegal and irresponsible. Please be ideal safety models for your children. The parking lot becomes very congested at the end of each day. Please make every effort to ease this congestion and maintain safety for the children. Specific guidelines for easing congestion at arrival and dismissal times will be sent home from each school.

Walking: If walking to or from school, walk on the sidewalk at all times. Use crosswalks when crossing the street. Crossing guards are provided at intersections which are deemed unsafe for students to cross without assistance. All children should cross dangerous streets with the assistance of the crossing guard. Please follow this rule for the safety of the children! Kindergarten students must be picked up at the end of the day in front of the Kindergarten classrooms. No Kindergarten student will be allowed to walk home without an adult.

In General

Students who are well disciplined tend to be students who achieve at high levels. Our students have consistently displayed excellent behavior, both in school and throughout the community. We are proud of our students and continually expect them to achieve to their full potential. To this end we insist that our students allow their teachers to teach, allow other students to learn, and maintain behavior that is safe and conducive to learning. Students of the Waugh School District will be held strictly accountable for the following rules:

1. The most important rule is: IF YOU HIT, YOU GO HOME. We guarantee our students and community that our school is safe. We absolutely cannot allow any child of any age to hit another child for any reason. If any child strikes another child with his/her fist, he/she will immediately be sent home. Working parents must arrange for transpor-tation and care of children who are sent home. (Because of this rule we very rarely have children hitting other children.)
2. Students are not to leave campus for any reason from the time they arrive until school is dismissed in the afternoon. Students who arrive on the bus are expected to leave on the same bus unless they present a note to the office with other instructions. Students who walk to school are expected to leave immediately after school unless they are involved in school-sponsored activities.
3. Students must have a pass to leave class.
4. Students must walk in the corridors and halls.
5. Items which distract or disturb others are not to be brought to school. Such items
   are water guns, radios, tape recorders, camera, rubber bands, firecrackers, trading cards (i.e., Pokemon), remote control cars, etc. Exceptions may be made by your teacher if the item is to be used in class as part of the curriculum.
6. State law mandates that if a student possesses, sells or otherwise furnishes any firearm, knife, explosive or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the pupil at school or at a school activity off school grounds, they are subject to suspension and/or expulsion.
7. No form of tobacco is allowed anywhere on campus. Students in possession of or using any form of tobacco are subject to immediate suspension. This may also lead to expulsion from school. (We have never had an incident involving tobacco.)
8. Students selling, in possession of, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be subject to immediate suspension and immediate arrest. This may also lead to expulsion from school. (We have never had an incident involving drugs and alcohol.)
9. Destroying or damaging school property is forbidden. Students and their parents are responsible to pay for any damages caused.
10. “Picking on”or bullying other students is strictly prohibited.
11. Horses, dogs, motorcycles, mini-bikes, roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards are not allowed at any time including after school and weekends.
12. No bottled drinks, gum, or sunflower seeds are allowed on campus.
13. All bikes are to be parked in the bike racks.
14. Students are not allowed to sell any products on campus during the school day.
15. Students must respond to the request of any staff member and obey all regulations as specified in the Education Code, Board Policy, or school rules.
16. No radios, cameras, or tape players are allowed unless authorized by the principal or your teacher on certain prescribed days.
17. Gambling is not allowed. This includes “pitching” and “matching”.

Students who violate rules 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, or 17 can expect unauthorized material to be confiscated in addition to disciplinary action. Items confiscated may be returned to a parent after a conference.

In The Classroom

At the beginning of the year teachers review with students behaviors that are appropriate for the classroom. Behavior which is unacceptable is also reviewed. Teachers then reward the appropriate behaviors and assign consequences to those students who choose to engage in inappropriate behaviors. Typically there is a sequence of consequences that range from mild to strong. Examples of classroom consequences are as follows:

1. Verbal warning
2. Name on the board
3. Loss of a class privilege
4. Detention
5. Phone call home
6. Conference with parent
7. Send student to the principal
8. Conference with parent, teacher, student and principal
9. Suspension from school from one to five days.

All of our teachers try to be fair, firm, and consistent in the use of their class management program. Teachers also understand the importance of the old adage, “catch them being good”, and reward their students on a regular basis.

Class conduct is an important factor in respect to satisfactory schoolwork. When you are in class, you assume the following obligations:

• To be present and on time,
• To complete assigned work on time,
• To be courteous and attentive in class,
• To make your assigned work your first responsibility
• To participate in class discussions when called upon to do so,
• To follow the rules and regulations established for the class by the teacher.

School-Wide

School-wide consequences for students who choose to violate rules are generally progressive - they go from least severe to most severe. If a student violates a rule on the playground he/she is issued a “Pink Slip” by the adult who is on duty. The first Pink Slip serves as a warning: each subsequent Pink Slip results in a half-hour detention. Although teachers are given copies of the Pink Slips, parents are not notified until the behavior becomes a concern. If any student receives several Pink Slips, the yard supervisors bring them to the principal’s attention.

If a student is sent to the office from class it means that the teacher’s discipline plan has not worked for that student. Usually being sent to the office for a behavioral infraction results in at least a half-hour detention. Parents will always receive at least a written notice of the incident and the consequence and usually they are called. Ongoing referrals to the office result in more severe consequences: longer period of detention, parent conference, sent home, and/or suspension from school. Parents are always called at this level.

On a regular basis throughout the school year there are reward assemblies. The primary purpose of the assemblies is to reward students for exceptional behavior and/or academic achievement. Students receive recognition at monthly assemblies for exhibiting excellent behavior and work habits. As a part of each assembly, we review behaviors around the school that have been great, and the behaviors that may need some attention. This feedback gives the students an ongoing indication of how they are doing.

How Should I Act at Assemblies?

Each assembly has an objective that requires student attention and orderly behavior. Students who do not comply will be excluded from such activities.
The following behavior is productive in creating worthwhile assemblies:

1. Quiet, organized arrivals and exits before and after assemblies. (Teachers are to escort their students to the assembly area.)
2. Undivided attention during the presentation.
3. During the question period, proper restraint should be shown until acknowledged by the speaker.
4. Approval is shown by courteous applause. (No booing or whistling is permitted.)

Lunch Time

1. Students must stay seated until excused by an adult. No returning to classroom for play equipment, jackets, books, pencils, etc.
2. When you are eating, you must sit at the table and chew with mouth closed.
3. Children must not throw objects such as food, papers, straws, etc.
4. No sharing, selling, or giving food or drinks to others.
5. Clean up your area after you eat including spilled milk, juice, wrappers, straws, etc.
6. Ask permission from an adult in charge if you need to leave the table for any reason.

Restrooms

1. Loitering in or around restrooms is not allowed.
2. Restrooms should be used between classes, at lunch, or break. Only in emergency situations will teachers excuse students to use the restroom during class time.
3. If restrooms are dirty or damaged, please let the office know.
4. No running in or around restrooms.

Students who choose to follow these rules will be more successful in school. In addition to achieving at higher levels and feeling better about themselves, these students will also be rewarded with praise, awards, assemblies, and other positive commendations.

Sexual and Racial Harassment

The Governing Board of the Waugh School District, Administration, Faculty, and Staff strictly enforce a policy of no sexual or racial harassment. Any student who engages in the sexual or racial harassment of anyone in any form will be subject to immediate and harsh disciplinary action.

Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and any other verbal, visual or physical contact of a sexual nature. Examples of sexual harassment which are prohibited include:

1. Unwelcome leering, sexual flirtations or propositions.
2. Unwelcome sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments, or sexually degrading descriptions.
3. Graphic verbal comments about an individual’s body, or overly personal conversation.
4. Sexual jokes, stories, drawings, pictures, or gestures.
5. Spreading sexual rumors.
6. Teasing or sexual remarks about students enrolled in a predominately single-sex class.
7. Touching an individual’s body or clothes in a sexual way
8. . Purposefully limiting a student’s access to educational environment.

Any student who believes he or she has been the subject of sexual or racial harassment shall immediately inform his or her teacher or the school principal.