Harrison Elementary School

BENJAMIN HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A California Distinguished School

PARENT / STUDENT HANDBOOK

2016 - 2017

2901 Harrison St Riverside, CA 92503

Phone 951-352-6712

1 2 HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2901 Harrison Street • Riverside, CA 92503 • (951) 352-6712 email – [email protected]

Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year!

Dear Harrison Families,

This handbook is meant to acquaint you with Harrison Elementary School. You will find information about ways that parents can be involved; our school’s discipline plan; rules and regulations; attendance policies; and general information.

The expectation at Harrison is that all of our students will be prepared to be successful throughout their school careers. Our purpose is to train Harrison students to succeed educationally as they move from Harrison Elementary School to RUSD’s middle and high schools. An outstanding school needs to work in partnership with the families. We need every child at school on time every single day. It is not possible to emphasize enough how much instruction a child misses when they are late or absent. This is instruction from the teacher that cannot be taught by completing ‘make up work’. We need our children at school every day.

We need parents to stay involved in their child’s education by monitoring that homework is done every day and by talking to their child about what they have learned. No matter what a parent’s language or time restrictions, this is something that every parent can and should do with their child. We encourage parents to participate in PTA, English Learner Advisory Committee, School Site Council, and Title I Consultation Group. These meetings help parents learn about Harrison’s programs, activities, and curriculum. Our teachers welcome volunteers in their classrooms and some parents volunteer in the office. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to be part of their child’s education at Harrison.

This handbook is lengthy and covers many situations that have been problematic for a student or parent during my experience as a principal. Please read the handbook carefully and go over relevant sections with your children. This handbook covers many rules, policies, and procedures that make our school run safely, effectively, and efficiently. Students and parents are expected to be familiar with the information that is in the handbook.

Sincerely,

Jamelia Oliver, Principal

The Harrison Family…Our Personal Best – Every Day

Harrison School Schedules

3 2016-2017 DAILY SCHEDULE (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) School Begins Lunch (Begins/Ends) Student Dismissal Kindergarten 7:40 a.m. 10:55 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. 2:05 p.m. Grade 1 7:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 2:05 p.m. Grades 2 - 3 7:40 a.m. 11:25 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. 2:05 p.m. Grades 4 - 5 7:40 a.m. 11:50 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. 2:05 p.m. Grade 6 7:40 a.m. 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2:05 p.m. SDC K - 2 7:30 a.m. 11:25 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. 1:50 p.m. SDC 3 - 4 7:30 a.m. 11:25 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. 1:50 p.m. SDC 5 - 6 7:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:50 p.m.

2016-2017 EARLY RELEASE DAY SCHEDULE (Wednesday) School Begins Lunch (Begins/Ends) Student Dismissal Kindergarten 7:40 a.m. 10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. 12:50 p.m. Grade 1 7:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 am 12:50 p.m. Grades 2 - 3 7:40 a.m. 11:25 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. 12:50 p.m. Grades 4 - 5 7:40 a.m. 11:50 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. 12:50 p.m. Grade 6 7:40 a.m. 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. SDC K - 2 7:30 a.m. 11:25 p.m. – 12:10 p.m. 12:35 p.m. SDC 3 - 4 7:30 a.m. 11:25 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. 12:35 p.m. SDC 5 - 6 7:30 a.m. 11:50 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m.

2016-2017 MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE November 10, 2016 * March 10, 2017 * June 2, 2017 * June 15, 2017 School Begins Lunch (Begins/Ends) Student Dismissal Special Education 7:30 a.m. 10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. All Grades General Ed 7:40 a.m. 10:55 a.m. - 11:15 am 11:15 a.m.

Breakfast is available for students between 7:15 a.m. - 7:40 a.m. daily.

Recess Times – all days Kindergarten 9:15 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. Grades 1 - 2 9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. SDC K – 2 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Grade 3 9:55 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. SDC 3 9:55 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Grade 4 9:55 a.m. – 10:13 a.m. SDC 4 9:55 a.m. – 10:13 a.m. Grades 5 - 6 10:20 a.m. - 10:38 a.m. SDC 5 – 6 10:20 a.m. – 10:38 a.m

Office Hours 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you have any inquiries please feel free to telephone the school office. Our school phone number is (951) 352-6712. Please listen to the options provided. If you know your parties extension you may dial it at any time.

STANDARD CALENDAR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR Standard Education Holidays Other Important Dates (No School for Students) September 5 Labor Day November 11 Veterans Day August 29 – First Day of School November 21 - 25 Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 1 - 2 - Parent Conference Days December 26 – January 6 Winter Recess Report Cards Sent Home: January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dec. 1 - 2 February 17 Lincoln’s Day Mar. 17 February 20 President’s Day June 15 April 3 - 7 Spring Recess June 15 - Last Day of School May 29 Memorial Day

4 SECURITY ISSUES For the safety and security of your child at school, we have procedures that need to be followed.

Anytime anyone enters the campus; parents, district personnel, visitor, or maintenance, they must sign in at the office. School personnel are trained to question anyone who enters the campus and may not have signed in the office. We will have you sign in and wear a parent volunteer or visitor badge. This way we can monitor who is on campus. We cannot allow you to interrupt your child's classroom during the school hours. If they have forgotten homework, lunches, or musical instruments, drop off the item in the office and we will get it to your child.

We will check the identification of any parent or person picking up a child who is not known to us by sight. We will not release your child to anyone that is not written on your child's registration card. If you are unsure of whom you have on the card, please stop by the office and check with the secretaries.

All parents picking up children must come to the office and sign out their child. The secretaries will call your child to the office for you. Please allow adequate time as it takes children a few minutes to pack up and get to the office. If you know you will be on a tight schedule send a note or call ahead and your child can be waiting for you in the office.

Balloons are not allowed on campus. Some of our students have latex allergies; also, loose balloons can set off our motion detector security system.

HEALTH SERVICES In case an accident or illness occurs during school, it is important that we have accurate and up-to-date information about your phone numbers. We also need the name of a person to contact in case of an emergency situation involving your child. There are times when children are seriously injured and the school is unable to contact a parent. PLEASE BE SURE WE CAN CONTACT YOU DURING THE DAY. Update your students' registration information and emergency information promptly if you change cell or home phone numbers.

A school nurse is on call for emergencies only. When an accident or illness occurs at school, the parent is notified. Since the school does not have facilities or staff to care for sick children, an ill child cannot participate in the classroom and may not remain at school. This is in the best interest of your child, and serves as a protection for other children as well. Parents should make prior arrangements for someone to transport and care for their child if such a situation should arise. Be sure that the emergency section of the registration card is filled out and kept up-to-date. Please notify the school at once when your address or phone number has been changed. People listed as emergency contacts should be within 30 minutes of the school.

ANIMALS AND PETS ON CAMPUS: Animals, including pets, are not allowed on Harrison’s campus at any time. Any animal may at times bite, scratch or otherwise react to human contact. In addition, some people have sensitivity or allergies to certain animals.

PEDICULOSIS (Head Lice): Students who have an infestation are excluded from school (California code, Title 5, Section 202) until the head is cleared of lice. Any questions regarding this program should be directed to the school nurse. If your child is excluded from school because of head lice, they must be accompanied by an adult while being checked in through the health office before they will be allowed to return to the classroom. The maximum number of days a child may be excused for pediculosis is 3-5 calendar days before the School Attendance Review Board is notified.

SMOG ALERT AND HIGH HEAT PROCEDURES: When Harrison School is notified that a health advisory or smog alert exists, the staff will be notified. Staff members will inform their students of the health advisory or smog alert, advise them of the dangers, and take the necessary action to ensure the curtailment of student participation in strenuous play or exercise. Parents are urged to explain to their children why they should avoid anything that causes hard breathing or mouth breathing. When temperatures are excessive, 100 degrees Fahrenheit or above, hot weather precautions shall be observed. When the weather forecast looks like it will be this hot, encourage your children to:  wear light clothing  limit their physical activity both indoors and outdoors  remain in areas protected from the sun  drink large amounts of liquid

5 MEDICATION Schools cannot give medication to students without approval from a doctor. In order to give medication to any child a physician must complete a district or Riverside County form which will be kept on file as to the administration of identified medication. When this is completed (and signed by the parent and by the doctor), the school is permitted to administer the medication listed in the doses prescribed. The school cannot give students aspirin, cough syrup, or any other medications without this written statement. Forms are available in the office. All medications must be administered under the supervision of school personnel. Physicians can email this statement to the school office. Children can carry asthma inhalers under specific conditions. Contact the school health clerk to determine what these conditions are.

LEAVING AND RETURNING DURING SCHOOL HOURS Children may leave school during class hours only when they are picked up by or for a parent or other authorized adult. Children will be released only to an adult authorized to do so by the parent's written notification to the school. This is done by placing the name of the authorized adult on the emergency card in the office. Permission to leave must be granted through the school office. The child must report to the office before going back to class if he or she returns during school hours.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Harrison has a plan prepared for use in the event of any major disaster. The staff is trained in the use of this plan. Your children are also trained in how to behave in the event of an earthquake or fire. A team of adults makes up Harrison's Disaster Team and they will be responsible for canvassing the entire school site in any disaster. Teachers are prepared to care for their students and to evacuate the building

SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION The following are some of the standards we encourage at school to help students live safely in an unsafe world. 1. We are unable to guarantee that a phone message of a parent’s change of plans will get to their child in class although we do our best. Please make arrangements before your child leaves from home in the morning. 2. Parents should work out a safe home-to-school and school-to-home route with their children. 3. Boys and girls should use the sidewalks and cross only at corners or crosswalks. Encourage your child to make eye contact with drivers before stepping off the curb. Jaywalking is prohibited. Parents and students must adhere to all traffic laws related to pedestrians. 4. Only students in grades 4-6 are allowed to ride bikes or scooters to school. Bicycle helmets are required by law and we require helmets and knee/elbow pads for scooter riders. 5. Drive carefully and safely around our school and in our driveway and parking lots. Do not enter the staff parking lot when dropping off or picking up children. 6. Children are to go directly home after school. A note should accompany each child if there is to be any deviation from normal routine. (i.e. going to another child's home) If your bus student is going to get off at another stop rather than his usual stop, he needs to have a note from the parent and he needs to get the note signed by the principal or a principal's designee prior to getting on the bus in the afternoon. 7. Only students approved to ride the bus may do so.

OTHER RELATED HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP ISSUES It is important to Harrison community that our homes and the school work in close harmony. We want you to be aware of the following areas that involve both school and home working together.

ATTENDANCE Students who are not present for all or part of the school day do not learn what the teacher has been teaching during that time. For example, if a teacher is teaching children how fractions and decimals are related and has been giving many visuals and examples to teach the concept, the worksheet she gives out for students to practice on their own ONLY makes sense if the child was there for the instruction. The next day the teacher builds on that lesson and the child who missed the lesson can fall behind. Students who are not in attendance often get further and further behind and frustrated. Don’t let this happen to your child. Bring your child each day on time. The only time to keep them home is if they are running a high temperature (over 100) or are throwing up. If they come to school and become too sick to continue, we will call you and send them home. If your child is in school for even a brief time, it does not count as an absence on their attendance record. For this reason, if your child has a doctor’s appointment or another reason to be out of school for part of the day, be sure to bring them to school to at least begin or be present for some of the day. Effective with the 2015/16 school year we will begin enforcing the tardy policy for checking students out early. The tardy policy for checking students out early is the same as for arriving late and will be recorded appropriately in our attendance recording system and also on report cards.

6 USE OF CELL PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICES No student may use cell phones, pagers, game boys, or iPods while on campus. They are not to bring electronic games or devices on campus. If they are lost, stolen or damaged the school accepts no responsibility. No student may use a tape recorder or camera without the specific permission of the teacher and principal. Because of the age and responsibility levels of elementary students, possession of cellular phones is discouraged. If a parent has a critical need for a child to have a cell phone they need to understand that the school is not responsible for loss or damage to cell phones. Parents need to make clear to their child that the phone must not be used during the instructional day, which includes recess and lunch. We suggest that students keep an item this valuable completely out of sight of other students. Once again, the school accepts no responsibility for any lost or damaged items.

STUDENT USE OF THE INTERNET Harrison adheres to all aspects of the RUSD Acceptable Use Policy for Student Use of the Internet found in the District Parent Handbook.(EC.48980(i) and Rules and Regulations #6163.4) Any parent that does not want their child using a computer accessing the internet must put this request in writing to their child’s teacher. It is important to understand, however, that we do use internet based software such as Accelerated Reader, Lexia, Reading Plus, and Symphony Math as part of our instructional program. If a parent does not want their child to do internet research but they do want them to participate in internet based programs such as Accelerated Reader and Lexia, this needs to be made clear in the letter to the teacher. In the absence of a specific request it will be assumed that internet use is acceptable and the student and parent understand the district Acceptable Use Policy.

HOMEWORK All Harrison Elementary students are expected to read at home to build their academic language skills. We recommend that all students K-6 spend 1/2 hour reading or being read to every night. In addition, some teachers will assign additional homework in other subject areas. This will not exceed an additional two hours per week at the primary level and four hours per week at the upper grades. None of our teachers want homework to be excessive. If a parent feels that the homework is taking too long, they should have their child stop after a reasonable length of time and write a note to the teacher stating how long the child worked and what they accomplished.

TRANSLATION REQUESTS It is important to us that every parent feel welcomed at our school and be able to participate fully in their child's education. Harrison will provide Spanish translation or provide an interpreter for deaf parents, for any meeting or program that the parent wishes to attend. We must receive a minimum of 48 hours notice to arrange for a translator or interpreter to be present. Please call the office, 352-6712, to make the arrangements.

PARENT INFORMATION SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL The SSC is made up of parents and school staff who work together to make recommendations regarding the goals for the school curriculum, and the School Improvement budget. Parents are elected to the council for two year terms. Meetings are held most months on the first Thursday after school, the agendas are posted in the window one week in advance and everyone is invited to attend.

ENGLISH LEARNERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The ELAC is made up of parents and staff who meet and discuss issues relating to Academic English Learners (AEL) at Harrison. Everyone is invited to attend. Translation will be provided in Spanish and English.

TITLE I CONSULTATION GROUP The TICG is made up of parents and staff who meet and discuss issues relating to Title I programs at Harrison. Everyone is invited to attend. Translation will be provided in Spanish and English.

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION The PTA is a volunteer association of parents, staff, and community members. It contributes to the school in many ways: helping when needed, raising money, supporting school projects, and generally being a support to the purpose of the school. The PTA holds a general meeting in Room 30 at 2:15 pm on one Tuesday per month. Everyone is encouraged to join the P.T.A. and every one is welcome at the monthly meetings.

7 ROOM PARENTS AND CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS Harrison’s PTA coordinates room parents to assist with classroom parties and other events. Classrooms have three parties per year: Friday prior to Winter Break, Valentine’s Day, and at the end of the school year. Check your PTA packet or the school office for a room parent information form. All volunteers, room parents, or seasonal celebration supporters must adhere to our student dress code while on campus.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS Do we want parent volunteers? You bet we do! If you have time to offer your skills to Harrison, we encourage you to participate in the classrooms and in the learning that goes on there. Parents are always welcome. All volunteers must adhere to our student dress code while on campus. For safety and instructional reasons, preschoolers cannot accompany parents who are volunteering or visiting on campus. Any child (under 18) who is not currently enrolled at Harrison is not allowed on campus during the school day because of district insurance restrictions. The teachers appreciate being informed of the volunteer's visit in advance so they can have tasks ready. Check in through the office prior to going on campus. Sign in and collect a dated sticker or visitors' badge, which you will wear while on campus. When you leave the campus, please remember to sign out. Harrison (and all of RUSD) has a closed campus policy during the day for the safety of children.

It is important that open communication is maintained between the teacher and parents, however, please make arrangements in advance to conference with your child’s teacher. When teachers are picking up their students from the playground, etc., their primary responsibility is the supervision and instruction of their students. Please let the front office assist you in scheduling a conference with the teacher or requesting a phone call from him or her; no question is too insignificant to be unaddressed.

DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE At Harrison, discipline is a vital part of the school program. Without students who are able to exhibit self-control, Harrison's campus will not be safe, and, the learning environment will not be a positive one. The staff at Harrison is committed to doing its best to ensure that students are not hampered in their learning by those who choose not to participate positively. We work to develop students who learn to control their behavior and be responsible for their own actions.

We expect students to comply with the laws of the State of California. Among other things, students are required to comply with school regulations, pursue the Course of Study, maintain proper standards of dress and appearance, and be accountable for their conduct in school, as well as to and from school.

In order to produce mature, responsible students, the school needs the help of parents and of the students themselves. Together we can ensure that Harrison Elementary has a positive environment for all students.

WORKING WITH ALL STUDENTS Harrison Elementary follows the R.U.S.D. philosophy that all children have the right to learn in a safe school environment. In response, our school has made a serious commitment to not allow bullying by anyone on our campus. This requires that staff members, students and parents commit to encourage students not to tolerate unkind behavior and in turn report any acts of aggression or bullying that they witness or experience while at school. Specifically, when a student is being mean on the playground, the other student is instructed to communicate their concerns to the mean student and if they do not stop to get help from a campus supervisor or a designated teacher on duty. First the student is encouraged to tell the ‘bully’, “Stop doing ____”. If the ‘bully’ continues, the student should say, “If you don’t stop doing _____, I will have to tell the teacher/noon supervisor.” If the ‘bully’ continues the behavior, the student should go directly to the adult in charge and let them know they have warned the ‘bully’ twice to stop the inappropriate behavior. The adult in charge should take care of the ‘bully’. Students should also let their teacher know of any problems they experience while at school. Students can also let someone in the office know that they reported the problem and they feel it was not dealt with. None of our children should feel powerless at school.

Harrison School provides supervision designed to provide adequate supervision for all students throughout the school day. However, even with all these precautionary measures in place, it is still not possible to guarantee that problems between children will never occur on campus. Student (human) behavior is unpredictable and children have the potential to make poor choices. When our pupils do choose to violate established rules they are subject to escalating disciplinary consequences.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY IN DISCIPLINE

8 THE PRINCIPAL: The school principal shall be responsible to the Superintendent of schools for the conduct of the school. The principal shall have the responsibility and the authority to form a school rules committee, submit school rules to the School Board, and enforce school rules and district policies related to standards of student behavior.

PRINCIPAL'S DESIGNEE: The principal's designee is an administrator or other certificated person at the school site, specifically designated in writing by the principal, to assist with disciplinary procedures.

TEACHERS: Teachers shall be directly responsible for control of pupils under the supervision of the school. This responsibility includes the active and effective enforcement of school rules, appropriate classroom and campus behavior, and maintaining the safety of students. PUPILS: Each pupil shall maintain a satisfactory standard of conduct and self-control, be diligent in study, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the school.

PARENT OR GUARDIAN: Parents or guardians shall be held responsible for cooperating with school authorities and seeing that their children are diligent in study and regular in attendance. Parents or guardians are expected to participate in conferences regarding the behavior or attendance of their children. Parents may be requested by the teacher to attend school for all or part of a school day.

Parents and/or guardians of a minor who commits an act of vandalism may be held liable for damages up to the amount established by law ($10,000) as adjusted for inflation.

DEFINITION OF SUSPENSION Suspension means the removal of a student from ongoing instruction for adjustment purposes.

SUSPENSION BY PRINCIPAL/DESIGNEE Suspension shall be imposed only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct: however, a student, including students with exceptional needs, may be suspended on a first offense for any of the reasons in the Education Code 48900 (found in District Handbook) if the student violated subdivision a, b, c, d, or e, or if the principal/designee finds and declares that the student's presence causes a danger to persons or property, or threatens to disrupt the educational process. As in the case of suspension from class, the student has the right to know the charges and to offer an explanation of what happened.

JURISDICTION TO SUSPEND OR RECOMMEND EXPULSION Students may be suspended or recommended for expulsion whenever the principal/designee of the school of enrollment determines the student has committed an act in violation of Education Code 48900 in any of the schools of the district or in another district, and the act is related to a school activity or school attendance which occurs at any time including, but not limited to any of the following: 1) While on school grounds. 2) While going to or returning from school. 3) During lunch period whether on or off campus. 4) During or while going to or coming from a school-sponsored activity.

SUSPENSION BY TEACHER FROM CLASS When other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct, a teacher may suspend a student from class for up to two (2) school days under provisions of Education Code 48910. The student has a right to know the reason/s for the suspension and to have the opportunity to offer an explanation of what happened. As soon as possible after the suspension, the teacher must notify the parent of the suspension and arrange a parent/guardian teacher conference regarding the suspension. The teacher may also refer a student to the principal/designee for consideration of suspension from school.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE The principal/designee has the authority to conduct searches when reasonable ground exists to suspect that the student has contraband in his possession or control in violation of a rule, regulation, or statute. The following regulations apply to a personal search - A personal search shall be defined as any inspection of a student's desk, purse, pocket, book bag, or similar receptacle used for the student's belongings. 1) The decision to search may be made by the principal/designee whenever there is reasonable suspicion that a student has violated a rule, regulation, or statute. 2) The school official may request a police officer to conduct or assist in any search. 3) No "strip search" shall be conducted by any school employee including removal or moving clothing to look at underclothing or to observe a private area of a student's body in a search for contraband.

9 RULES CLASSROOM RULES Classroom rules are determined by the classroom teacher. They are kept to a minimum. Their purpose is to inform students of the difference between acceptable and inappropriate behaviors. In addition, the intent of classroom rules is to encourage and enhance a positive learning environment. Learning cannot occur in a chaotic, unruly environment. Harrison's basic classroom rules are based on the following concepts: Truth and Trust Mutual Respect Attentive Listening Personal Best

SCHOOL RULES Besides classroom rules, there are also school rules. School rules involve those behaviors that usually occur in places other than the classroom. For example, one school rule is that students are not to ride their bicycles or scooters on the school grounds. Another is that students are not to solve their problems by fighting---in other words, hands, feet, and objects are to be kept to the student to whom they belong and are NOT to be put on other people’s bodies. Students who break school rules will be held accountable by the teacher and, if needed, will see the principal. Severe forms of negative behavior (fighting, defiance, and profanity) will result in the child being sent to the principal and may result in suspension. Consequences at Harrison are fair and appropriate to the misbehavior. We operate on a system of escalating consequences so a first offense may not have a consequence as severe as a repeated misbehavior. Students are encouraged to use the following problem solving techniques: Talk it over; Walk away; Say, "I'm sorry"; Listen; Take turns; Share; Ignore it; Ask for help

HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND RULES Playground rules for games, behavior, and equipment have been developed based on a need for safety and respect for others. All students will be taught the appropriate rules and all adults will enforce them.  Recess is a time to be active. It is not the time for students to be congregating and/or cruising in large groups.  The playground boundaries include the north side of the blacktop; the ball wall is the boundary to the east side of the playground; the chain link fence separating Harrison Park is the southern boundary. At any time the boundaries can be changed and announcements will be made to inform students of this fact.  Children may not leave the assigned playground unless they have a note or hall pass from a teacher/supervisor.  When the bell rings students must freeze in place. After the whistle is blown, students may walk, not run to their assigned line up area. There will be no playing, getting drinks or using the restroom after the whistle has blown.  Students are permitted to eat snacks during their morning recess in the MPR. Snacks are not to be traded or sold and wrappings are to be put into trashcans.  The following will not be permitted at recesses: Dodge Ball, Nation Ball, Red Rover, chasing or tag games of any kind, Crack the Whip, Football of any kind, tumbling or cartwheels, or any other activity that involves bodily contact (karate kicking, grabbing, play hitting, etc.)  Students are not permitted to bring toys, games, personal items, or personal sports equipment to be used on the playground.  Students will use problem solving techniques such as the Super 8 Rules and “Paper, Rock, Scissors” to solve disagreements.  Students will be polite and share the equipment on the playground in a kind manner.  Students in Grades 3-6 will attend a discipline assembly and sign a form indicating they understood rules & consequences.

USE OF EQUIPMENT: Climbing Apparatus:  Jumping off of equipment is not allowed.  No grabbing students who are on the equipment.  Students must be aware of those around them to avoid stepping on others.  Only 4 people total are allowed on the equipment. Teeter Totter:  Students must stand on the apparatus and face inward; sitting, kneeling, etc. is not allowed.  Students must hold on to the apparatus with both hands.  Only two students of similar size may use the teeter totter at one time. Swings:  Students must be in a sitting position, swinging straight forward and backward only.  Students may not swing from side to side.  Pushing on swings is not allowed.  Students will not jump out while swinging.

10  Students will take turns with other students.  Students will avoid playing on the swing guideposts. Chinning Bar:  One child on each bar at a time.  Both hands must be on the bars.  Students are not to sit, stand, hang, or swing on the bars. Tetherball:  The tetherball pole is for attachment of a ball only.  Students should not climb or swing on the tetherball pole, rope, or ball.  Only two players may play at a time.  Students in line must wait outside of the circle.  The challenger serves, the other player chooses the direction.  The player not serving must not strike the tetherball on the first swing around the pole.  After the serve, the tetherball cannot be hit by the server until the opponent has been allowed to hit the ball a first time.  Only hands and forearms can be used to hit the ball and only one hit at a time.  Touching the rope or pole, hitting the ball more than once, stepping into the other player’s court, or stepping outside the court are fouls.  Any fouls will result in the player going to the end of the line. Ball Wall:  Only two players may play at a time.  Form a single line outside the court. The first person in line is the judge.  Students may only use a rubber ball. (No soccer balls, basketballs, etc.)  A player serves the ball and each player hits the ball against the wall.  During play, the ball has to bounce once before hitting the wall. However, players may hit a return before it bounces in the court.  A player is out if the ball bounces more than once, if the ball hits the wall before it bounces, and if the ball goes out of the boundary line after it has been hit.  Students should not interrupt play in progress. Four Square:  Four players play at a time.  Player in square 1 always serves and must stay behind the line when serving.  The ball is served by dropping and serving it underhanded from the bounce. If the serve hits the line, the server is out.  The server can hit the ball after it has bounced once in his/her square. The receiver hits it to any other square with an underhand hit. Play continues until one player fails to return the ball or commits a fault.  When a player misses or commits a fault, he/she goes to the end of the waiting line, the player at the head of the waiting line moves to square 4, and all of the players move up. Basketball:  Teams shall have no more than 5 members each. (3 if playing half court).  Players may not hold the ball for longer than 10 seconds.  Players may not hit the ball out of the hands of another player.  Players must dribble the ball appropriately and not travel.  Any fouls may result in the game being ended by a supervisor.

HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCH RULES  Teachers are expected to escort their students into the cafeteria. Students are to sit at lunch tables that are specifically designated for their classrooms.  Students will remain seated at their lunch tables until dismissal time. Students will be dismissed by noon supervisors one lunch table at a time, according to behavior and noise level, and will walk directly to the playground area.  Students are not allowed to share food in the lunch area. This is in direct violation of the food services health code regulations.  Students may talk quietly with classmates at their designated lunch table only. Roughhousing, excessive poor table manners, or food throwing will result in loss of lunch privileges.  Students are expected to follow the directions of the site administrators, noon supervisors, and the school custodians without hesitation.  Poor student behavior in the lunch area will result in the loss of recess time on the playground or other disciplinary actions.  Students are expected to pick up and dispose of their own trash prior to dismissal to the playground.

11 DRESS AND GROOMING Students enrolled in the Riverside Unified School District (E.C. 35183, Board Policy 5136 and 5132) shall be dressed and groomed according to standards that will not substantially interfere with or detract from the school environment or disrupt the educational process. Students dress should conform to recognized standards of decency, safety, modesty and cleanliness. A student who goes to school without proper attention having been given to personal cleanliness or neatness of person or dress may be sent home to be properly prepared for school, or shall be required to properly prepare for the classroom before entering. Restrictions on the freedom of student dress shall be imposed whenever the mode of dress in question is unhealthful or unsafe either for the students or for those around the students, is substantially disruptive of school operations and the education process in general, or is contrary to law.

CHEMAWA AND MILLER CLUSTER DRESS CODE All schools in the Chemawa and Miller clusters expect that clothing shall be decent, distraction free, free of any intimidation factor, and free of advertising of items that students are forbidden to buy or have in their possession. Clothing may not advertise, condone, depict or promote the use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs. Also prohibited is clothing with vulgar, obscene, sexual or racist language, images or writings that promote disruption of the educational setting. We ask parents to monitor their child’s choice of clothing and to personally observe these dress code guidelines when they are on our campus as well.

Here are some current fashion trends that conflict with Chemawa and Miller Cluster K-6 Dress Code  We want your children to be appropriately and modestly dressed so they can be comfortable for the purpose of learning. Therefore, all garments should fit appropriately – no overly tight, oversized or improperly fitting garments. No underwear showing under or around the garment; No sagging pants; No low-cut blouses; No spaghetti strap blouses – the strap of any top must be at least one inch wide and should not show any undergarments; No strapless tops, single shoulder strap tops, halter tops, or backless tops or dresses; No blouses that expose the belly or midriff area – no skin should be exposed when the student raises his/her arms above his/her head; No athletic jerseys or other shirts with elongated armholes are to be worn except over a shirt or T-shirt; No pajamas or slippers should be worn to school (except for class activities). Skirts and shorts must be at least mid-thigh in length.  We want your child to be safe in their own apparel. Clothes cannot be a safety hazard to the students or others, therefore: No hoop earrings that have a diameter more than ½ inch; no dangling earrings longer than one inch; including ear cuffs or chains attached to earrings. Artificial nails or make-up are inappropriate for elementary students. No studded jewelry, belts or clothing. Appropriate and safe shoes must be worn at all times. Platform shoes, steel-toed shoes, open toed shoes and flip-flops are considered unsafe. Shoes should have backs or straps that hold them on and be closed-toed. We do not allow shoes with wheels or with high heels. We want our children to be able to run and participate in all Physical Education activities without being hampered by their shoes.  Free of any intimidation factor means that clothing associated with membership in gangs is not permitted. The purpose of a hat is to shield the eyes from the sun. Hats/caps shall not be worn inside buildings. Hats/caps shall not be worn backwards or sideways. Hairnets, and bandannas are not permitted. No wallet chains or other potentially harmful accessories. No bandanas worn anywhere on the body. No “Do Rags”, nylon stockings, hairnets or similar objects worn on the head. No clothing that suggests, in any way, any gang, group or idea that may intimidate or offend another student on the basis of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. Belts are not to dangle from pants but are to be worn through the belt loops.  Free of advertising means that students shall not wear clothing which has advertising for any item, which is illegal for a student to buy or possess. This includes alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana leaves, spray paint cans, and guns. Some advertisers use sexual innuendos to sell their goods or services. This is not appropriate at school.

OTHER INFORMATION LOST AND FOUND Lost items, including clothing, are kept at the lost and found rack in the cafeteria for approximately a month and are then discarded. In order to minimize the number of lost items, please label lunch pails, jackets, sweaters, etc. with your child’s first and last name.

SCHOOL MEALS Breakfast is sold before school for $1.25. A hot well-balanced lunch, including milk, is served in the cafeteria and costs $2.75. Pupils who bring lunches may also purchase milk. Free and reduced price lunches are available for those who qualify and have filled out the necessary application form. Harrison Food Services uses a computerized accounting system for students. It is like a debit system. Parents pay ahead for meals by cash or check, or use the PayPams online site. A

12 locked deposit box is located just outside the kitchen for convenience of payment or students can give their money to the teacher at the beginning of the day. Proper conduct is both expected and required of children while eating lunch at school. Lunch privileges can be lost through improper behavior FORGOTTEN LUNCHES Sometimes students forget their lunches and have no lunch money in their debit account. When this happens, the cafeteria will charge the students account for up to two lunches. After two days an emergency lunch, which consists of milk, fruit and vegetable, will be served. This is standard district procedure when students have forgotten their lunches. When parents deliver lunches or money to the school, these items should be brought to the office. The office staff will see that your child receives his or her lunch or lunch money. We do this only at lunchtime so as not to interrupt instruction. Information about students’ accounts or cafeteria services can be obtained directly from the cafeteria at 352-6712 Extension 41870.

STUDENT TELEPHONE USE Students cannot receive calls while at school. They cannot receive or make cell phone calls during class time. Students can use the office phone to make calls if the need is critical. A staff member will help the child make the call. FORGOTTEN HOMEWORK IS NOT AN EMERGENCY. The teacher and office personnel will determine if the need is critical.

STUDENT USE OF BICYCLES OR OTHER WHEELED DEVICES All bicycle policies apply to any wheeled riding devices including scooters. The Board of Education expects students who ride bicycles or scooters to and from school to wear bicycle helmets in conformance with California law, observe traffic and other safety laws and rules, and display courtesy toward drivers of motor vehicles, other bicycle riders and pedestrians. No wheeled devices (scooters, skateboards, skates, etc.) can be ridden at any time on campus (including before or after school). Wheeled shoes are not permitted at Harrison. *SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY PROHIBITS STUDENTS IN GRADES K-3 FROM RIDING THEIR BIKES OR ANY OTHER WHEELED RIDING DEVICE TO SCHOOL. Only 4-6 grade students can ride bicycles to school. Beginning at grade four, students may, with their parents/guardian’s permission and acceptance of responsibility for the students' safety, be allowed to ride a bicycle or scooter to and from school. The school and the district shall not be held responsible for the safety of students who ride to and from school. Students who ride bicycles or scooters to school shall be required to park them in the area designated by the school principal and shall be encouraged to use bicycle locks. Children are not to ride their bicycles or scooters on the playground or sidewalks. They are not to ride double on bicycles. The district shall not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged bicycles or other riding devices. Shoes with wheels cannot be ridden on campus. Helmets are to be worn. Knee pads and elbow pads are recommended for riding scooters. Motorized scooters require a drivers license.

CAMPUS VISITORS For the safety of your children, we ask everyone who visits the campus check in at the office. We DO NOT allow instructional time to be interrupted. PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE OFFICE WHENEVER YOU COME ON THE CAMPUS. ALL VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR VISITORS’ BADGES FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION.

TOBACCO FREE FACILITIES NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS In the best interest of students, employees and the general public, the Board of Education prohibits the use of tobacco products at all times on district property and in district vehicles. This prohibition applies to all employees, students, visitors and other persons at any school or school-sponsored activity or athletic event. It applies to any meeting on any property owned, leased, or rented by or from the district.