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PAID What’s inside: U.S. Postage U.S. Nonprofit org Nonprofit Permit No. 201 No. Permit 2017–18 school calendar, Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene, contact information and other important information for students and families.

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See page 4 for school calendar Eugene School District School Eugene 4J 200 N. Monroe Street 97402 Oregon Eugene, 541-790-7700 www.4j.lane.edu Printed sustainably using vegetable-based inks. Printed Table of Contents

ARE YOU READY FOR SCHOOL? . . . . 3

SCHOOL CALENDAR ...... 4–5

SCHOOL BOARD & SUPERINTENDENT .6

INTRODUCTION About 4J ...... 7

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Admission and Enrollment ...... 7 Curriculum and Instruction ...... 8 Special Services and Support for Students . . . . . 8

STUDENT HEALTH & SAFETY Parent Notification ...... 9 School Closures Due to Weather, Emergencies . . .10 STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL . . . .20–21 School Safety ...... 10 Commendations and Complaints ...... 14 Healthy School Food ...... 11 Controversial Issues ...... 14 SCHOOL DIRECTORY ...... 22–23 Health Requirements ...... 11 Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination, etc...... 14 School-Based Health Centers ...... 11 Technology, Email and the Internet ...... 16 This handbook provides general information Health Education ...... 12 Fees and Deposits ...... 17 about Eugene School District 4J and the services Asbestos ...... 12 Religion in Schools ...... 17 we provide. This guide is not intended to include all the information on a given topic, but to provide an Pest Management ...... 12 Student Records ...... 17 overview and tell you how to get more information. Weapons in Schools ...... 18 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES The district’s website, www.4j.lane.edu, is an excellent resource for information Transportation ...... 13 GET INVOLVED about many programs and topics. Athletics ...... 13 Public Meetings ...... 19 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance ...... 13 Site Councils ...... 19 If you have feedback or suggestions as to how future editions of this handbook could be more useful, please Building Rental and Use ...... 13 Volunteer Opportunities ...... 19 call 541-790-7707. KRVM 91.9 FM / 1280 AM ...... 13 Eugene Education Foundation (EEF) ...... 19 2

C. SOUTH EUGENE REGION 16. South Eugene High School 400 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 541-790-8000 / www.sehs.4j.lane.edu International High School at South* 541-790-8030 / ihs.4j.lane.edu

17. Roosevelt Middle School 500 E. 24th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 541-790-8500 / roosevelt.4j.lane.edu

9 18. Edison Elementary School 1328 E. 22nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 541-790-8900 / edison.4j.lane.edu 10 19. Early College & Career Options (ECCO)* 4000 E. 30th Ave., Bldg. 10 Eugene, OR 97405 24. Family School Elementary Level* 11 541-463-3930 / ecco.4j.lane.edu 1155 Crest Dr., Eugene, OR 97405 12 541-790-3700 / family.4j.lane.edu 20. Camas Ridge Community 13 Elementary School 25. Adams Elementary School 950 W. 22nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 15 14 1150 E. 29th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 541-790-8800 / camasridge.4j.lane.edu 541-790-5000 / adams.4j.lane.edu

21. Charlemagne French Immersion 26. Arts & Technology Academy Elementary School* 1650 W. 22nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 3875 Kincaid St., Eugene, OR 97405 541-790-5700 / ata.4j.lane.edu 541-790-7080 / charlemagne.4j.lane.edu 27. César Chávez Elementary School 22. Edgewood Community 1510 W. 14th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 Elementary School 541-790-5300 / chavez.4j.lane.edu 577 E. 46th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 28. McCornack Elementary School 541-790-8700 / edgewood.4j.lane.edu 1968 Brittany St., Eugene, OR 97405 27 23. Spencer Butte Middle School 541-790-5800 / mccornack.4j.lane.edu 29 28 500 E. 43rd Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 26 25 16 29. Churchill High School 30 541-790-8300 / spencerbutte.4j.lane.edu 18 1850 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 17 25. Adams Elementary School 541-790-5100 / chs.4j.lane.edu 950 W. 22nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 International High School at Churchill* 541-790-5000 / adams.4j.lane.edu 541-790-5225 / ihs.4j.lane.edu 20 30. Kennedy Middle School 2200 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 19 D. CHURCHILL REGION 541-790-5500 / kennedy.4j.lane.edu 24 21 31 24. Chinese Language Immersion 31. Twin Oaks Elementary School Elementary School* 85916 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 23 1155 Crest Drive, Eugene, OR 97405 541-790-3417 / twinoaks.4j.lane.edu 22 541-790-3700 / 4j.lane.edu/schools/chinese *denotes alternative school program 23 Save on school meals and more Are you Apply now to get nutritious meals and big savings. Students who qualify can get reduced fees for school and ready for community activities, as well as free school meals. See page school? 11 or www.4j.lane.edu/freelunchbenefits. Gather school supplies Do you have your school supplies? Find your elementary or middle school’s supply list online at www.4j.lane.edu/schoolsupplies. Update contact information Has your phone number or email changed? Do you want to update your emergency contacts or opt in to school text messages? Your school needs your current, accurate and complete contact information to communicate with you in emergencies and about school information. Focus on student health Is your student up to date on immunizations and medical exams? Do they have special health issues? See page 11 or www.4j.lane.edu/health. Information New student? Enroll now! Do you have a new student starting school in September? Please available from contact your neighborhood school now to enroll your child. Stay informed your school: Kindergarten is a full-day program in all 4J elementary schools. See page 7 or www.4j.lane.edu/enroll. about 4J news • 4J Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook describes standards for student conduct and disciplinary procedures 4J school enews: tinyurl.com/4jschoolnews Subscribe to receive updates about 4J schools • 4J Schools Guide describes each school and programs. You’ll receive about one or two and the school choice process emails per month. • Forms including: Refusal form — student directory Facebook: facebook.com/4jschools information release Twitter: twitter.com/4jschools Keep up to date on district news, Refusal form — contraception from school-based health center school events, fun photos and facts.

Refusal form (at high schools School closure alerts: twitter.com/4jweather only) — release of information Be the first to know when hazardous to military recruiters weather leads to school closures, Consent form — email delays or snow routes for buses. accounts for students under age 13

3 M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F 2017–18 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 School Calendar 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Eugene School District 4J 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10

SEPT 6 Classes Begin 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17

OCT 12 Middle & High School Only: Early Release — Progress 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 Reports 13 No School — State In-Service Day 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30

NOV 10 No School — Veterans Day 23–24 No School — Thanksgiving Break December 2017 January 2018 February 2018 DEC 1 Middle & High School Only: No School — Grading Day 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 4 Middle & High School Only: No School — Professional Development/Planning Day 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 5 Middle & High School Only: Second Trimester Begins 18–29 No School — Winter Break 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 JAN 1 No School — New Year’s Day 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 2 No School — Professional Development/Planning Day (Elementary), Professional Development (Middle & High) 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 26 27 28 15 No School — Martin Luther King Jr. Day

FEB 2 Elementary School Only: No School — Grading Day March 2018 April 2018 FIRST/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Middle & High School Only: Early Release — Progress Reports 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 TRIMESTER BEGINS 19 No School — Presidents Day NO SCHOOL  ALL SCHOOLS 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 NO SCHOOL  ELEMENTARY MAR 15 Middle & High School Only: No School — Grading Day NO SCHOOL  MIDDLE & HIGH 16 Middle & High School Only: No School — Professional 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 Development/Planning Day EARLY RELEASE  ELEMENTARY 19 Middle & High School Only: Third Trimester Begins 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 EARLY RELEASE  MIDDLE & HIGH 26–30 No School — Spring Break POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS WEATHER 26 27 28 29 30 30 MAKEUP DAY APR 2 Elementary School Only: No School — Professional Development/Planning Day School Variations: Please check your school’s MAY 4 Elementary School Only: No School — Professional May 2018 June 2018 calendar for additional early-release or no- Development/Planning Day school days, such as parent conference days. Middle & High School Only: Early Release — Progress 1 2 3 4 1 Snow Days: Please be aware that this calendar Reports and the fi nal school day may change. If any 28 No School — Memorial Day 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 school days are missed due to hazardous weather (“snow days”), they will be made up JUN 8 Elementary School Only: No School — Grading/Parent 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 during the school year or on days added to Conference Day the end of the year. 15 Possible Last Day for Students (Elementary School: Early 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 More Info: For other calendar formats and Release / Middle & High School: Full Day) employee work year calendars, please visit 18–22 and beyond: Possible Hazardous Weather Makeup Days 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 www.4j.lane.edu/calendars. 4 L M X J V L M X J V L M X J V 2017–18 septiembre 2017 octubre 2017 noviembre 2017 Calendario Escolar 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Distrito Escolar de Eugene 4J 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10

SEPT 6 Inicio de clases 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 OCT 12 Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias solamente: Salida 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 temprana — Informes de progreso 13 No hay clases — Día de capacitación estatal 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 NOV 10 No hay clases — Día de los Veteranos 23–24 No hay clases — Vacaciones por el Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) diciembre 2017 enero 2018 febrero 2018 DIC 1 Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias solamente: No hay clases — Día de califi caciones 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 4 Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias solamente: No hay clases — Día de desarrollo profesional y de planifi cación 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 5 Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias solamente: Inicio del segundo trimestre 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 18–29 No hay clases — Vacaciones de invierno

ENERO 1 No hay clases — Día de Año Nuevo 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 2 No hay clases — Día de desarrollo profesional y de planifi cación (escuelas primarias) / Día de desarrollo profesional (escuelas 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 26 27 28 secundarias y preparatorias) 15 No hay clases — Día de Martin Luther King Jr.

FEB 2 Escuelas primarias solamente: No hay clases — Día de marzo 2018 abril 2018 PRIMER O ÚLTIMO DÍA DE CLASES califi caciones INICIO DEL TRIMESTRE Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias solamente: Salida 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 temprana — Informes de progreso NO HAY CLASES  TODAS LAS ESCUELAS 19 No hay clases — Día de los Presidentes 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 NO HAY CLASES ESCUELAS PRIMARIAS NO HAY CLASES ESCUELAS SECUNDARIAS MARZO 15 Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias solamente: No hay clases Y PREPARATORIAS — Día de califi caciones 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 SALIDA TEMPRANA  ESCUELAS PRIMARIAS 16 No hay clases — Día de desarrollo profesional y de planifi cación 19 Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias solamente: Inicio del SALIDA TEMPRANA  ESCUELAS tercer trimestre 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 SECUNDARIAS Y PREPARATORIAS 26–30 No hay clases — Vacaciones de primavera DÍA POTENCIAL PARA RECUPERAR UN DÍA 26 27 28 29 30 30 PERDIDO POR INCLEMENCIA DEL TIEMPO ABRIL 2 Escuelas primarias solamente: No hay clases — Día de desarrollo profesional y de planifi cación Variaciones por escuela: Por favor revise MAYO 4 Escuelas primarias solamente: No hay clases — Día de mayo 2018 junio 2018 el calendario de su escuela para ver fechas desarrollo profesional y de planifi cación adicionales de salida temprana o días de no clases, Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias solamente: Salida 1 2 3 4 1 tales como días en los que hay conferencias. temprana — Informes de progreso 28 No hay clases — Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day) Días de nieve: Por favor tenga en cuenta que este 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 calendario y el ultimo día de clases pueden cambiar. JUNIO 8 Escuelas primarias solamente: No hay clases — Día de Si se pierden algunos días escolares debido a la califi caciones y conferencias con los padres de familia 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 inclemencia del tiempo, se recuperarán durante el 15 Posible último día para los estudiantes (Escuelas primarias: año escolar o en días agregados al fi nal del año. Salida temprana / Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias: Día completo) 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 Más información: Para ver otros formatos de 18–22 y después: Días potenciales para recuperar días perdidos por calendarios y calendarios para empleados, por inclemencia del tiempo 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 favor visite www.4j.lane.edu/calendars. 5 2017–18 EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4J 4J Vision 20/20 is the district’s strategic plan for the future. Visit www.4j.lane.edu/4jvision2020 to learn more.

Board of VISION: Every student connected to Directors community and empowered to succeed [email protected] Alicia Hays Anne Marie Levis Judy Newman GOAL I: Educational excellence with equitable Position #1 Position #2 Position #3 541-790-7706 Served since January 2007 Served since July 2009 Served since July 2017 access and outcomes for every student Term ends June 2019 Term ends June 2021 Term ends June 2021 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] GOAL II: Multiple pathways to student success

GOAL III: Communication and connection with community

GOAL IV: Diverse world-class workforce

GOAL V: Stable, sustainable stewardship

Eileen Nittler Evangelina Sundgrenz Jim Torrey Mary Walston Position #4 Position #6 Position #5 Position #7 Served since July 2015 Served since July 2017 Served since July 2007 Served since September 2009 Term ends June 2019 Term ends June 2021 Term ends June 2019 Term ends June 2019 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SCHOOL BOARD School board members are elected from the district at large to serve four-year terms. The Board of Directors sets policy for the school district and hires the superintendent. Board policies can be viewed at www.4j.lane.edu/board or at the 4J Education Center. GUSTAVO The school board usually meets in regular public sessions on the first and third Wednesdays BALDERAS of each month at 7 p.m., with some exceptions, at the Education Center, 200 N. Monroe Street, Eugene. Special meetings and work sessions are scheduled as necessary. For meeting information, including agendas and minutes, visit the district’s website or call 541-790-7706. All regular board Superintendent meetings are broadcast live on the district’s radio station, KRVM-AM 1280, and audio recordings [email protected] are posted online. 541-790-7706 The school board encourages public input. Each regular board meeting has time set aside for public comment. Audience members who wish to speak may sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Comments also may be sent to [email protected]. 6 Introduction Educational Services ABOUT 4J ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT 541-790-7553

Eugene School District 4J is proud of its history of excellence. That history is built on the work Eligibility: Children who are at least 5 years old by Sept. 1 of the school year are eligible to attend of outstanding students, creative teachers, dedicated staff members, involved parents and a kindergarten. All children age 6 and older must attend school; those who are 6 years old by Sept. supportive community, all working together to create a system of remarkable schools. 1 of the school year may enroll in first grade. To learn more about eligibility, early enrollment and helping your child get ready for school, please visit www.4j.lane.edu/kindergarten. 4J serves more than 16,000 students in 20 elementary school programs, eight middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, an international high school program on multiple campuses, an District Residency: To enroll in a 4J school as a neighborhood resident or to participate in the alternative high school and a life skills program. There also are five public charter schools in the school choice process as a district resident, a student must reside with a parent or guardian within district. Information about the district’s schools is available in the 4J Schools Guide, available at the school or district boundary more than 50 percent of the time. At the time of registration, your school, the 4J Education Center and at www.4j.lane.edu/schools. parents or guardians must present original documentation demonstrating their home address— see www.4j.lane.edu/instruction/enrollment/documents for details. All documents submitted must The district covers approximately 155 square miles in the southern Willamette Valley. About 85 be acceptable to Eugene School District 4J. If, at any time, a student’s residence is in question, percent of the city of Eugene lies inside 4J’s boundaries, as do the town of Coburg and a small part the district may require additional evidence to verify the residence. If submitted documents are of Linn County to the north. The other 15 percent of Eugene, in the northwest area of the city, is in found to have been falsified, the student will immediately be sent to the school that they should the Bethel School District. be attending.

Although it is usually referred to as “Eugene School District 4J,” the district’s formal name is Families who live outside of the district may request a transfer to 4J. If you do not live in 4J, or if “Lane County School District Number 4J.“ The “4” means that it was the fourth school district you have moved from 4J to outside of the district boundary, your child must attend school in the incorporated in the county, in 1854. The “J” means that it is a joint district, because it also covers a district where you reside unless you receive a transfer. For more information about out-of-district small part of Linn County. transfers, visit www.4j.lane.edu/instruction/enrollment/outofdistricttransfers.

Public schools in Oregon are funded primarily through the state income tax and lottery fund, To find your neighborhood school, confirm that your address is within the 4J boundary, and learn with additional funds from local property taxes and a small percentage from federal funding. For more about enrolling your student, see www.4j.lane.edu/enroll or call 541-790-7553. more information about 4J’s annual budget, please visit www.4j.lane.edu/finance or call 541-790-7629. For school enrollment questions for students who are in shelters, vehicles, temporary or transitional 4J’s administration building, called the “Education Center,” is located at 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene, living situations due to economic hardship or other similar reasons, please call the McKinney-Vento OR 97402. For district departments and phone numbers, see page 22 or visit www.4j.lane.edu. program coordinator at 541-790-4932.

Enrollment: To enroll in your neighborhood school, go to the school during open office hours. You will need to bring with you proof of your child’s age and address, immunization records, and a recent report card or school transcript if your child has attended school in a diferent district. Many of the enrollment forms your school may require are available online, and all are available at your school. To learn more about enrollment, visit www.4j.lane.edu/enroll or contact your neighborhood school.

School Boundaries: Every residence in the district is associated with a neighborhood school at the elementary, middle and high school level. You may enroll your child in your neighborhood school at any time. To determine your neighborhood school, visit www.4j.lane.edu/maps or call 541-790-7553.

School Choice: The district’s school choice policy means that any student in the district may request to attend any 4J school. Families who live outside of the district may request a transfer to 4J. 7 Your student may transfer to one of the district’s All students should have the opportunities and support needed to reach their full potential. alternative schools or a diferent neighborhood 4J’s instructional programs, kindergarten through grade 12, provide learning experiences to school, if you can provide transportation and develop the knowledge, skills, appreciation, attitudes and behavioral characteristics needed by all the school has an opening that can meet your students. They also include special learning experiences designed to meet physical, mental, social child’s needs. Regardless of which school and emotional disabilities or gifts. you choose, your child will receive an excellent education. Testing and Standards: Students in Oregon are assessed periodically throughout their school careers in order to demonstrate proficiency toward state and district standards. For individual test We suggest you start by getting to results, contact your child’s school. The Oregon Department of Education publishes school and know your neighborhood school districtwide scores at www.oregon.gov/ode/schools-and-districts/reportcards and produces school and others you may be interested “report cards” that the district sends to 4J families each year. For more information about testing, in through open houses, information see www.4j.lane.edu/instruction/assessment/accountability or call 541-790-7550. nights and other events during the school visitation period after winter Graduation Requirements: Oregon’s graduation requirements have become more rigorous in break. To request enrollment in a recent years. Students are required to complete more credits; take higher levels of English, math school other than your neighborhood and science; complete a series of personalized learning requirements; and demonstrate proficiency school, submit an online application. in a set of essential skills. See www.4j.lane.edu/instruction/secondary/graduation/requirements or call There are diferent application periods 541-790-7550 for more information. for district residents and nonresidents, check www.4j.lane/choice. Alternative High School Programs: Several options are open to secondary school students who desire to complete their education through alternative means, including the ECCO (Early College Lotteries are held each spring to determine & Career Options) high school program and community-based alternative programs. Please see the order in which transfer requests are www.4j.lane.edu/instruction/secondary/alternative programs or call 541-463-3930 to learn more. granted for available openings, and the remaining students are placed on each school’s For more information about curriculum and instruction in 4J schools, please visit www.4j.lane.edu/ waiting list. Requests received from district residents instruction or call 541-790-7550. after the lottery deadline will be accommodated if space is available or placed on the school’s waiting list. For out-of-district students who miss the lottery deadline, there is SPECIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS 541-790-7800 a second window in the summer to apply for a transfer to the district. 4J provides programs and services for students with specific needs, including: The lotteries and post-lottery waitlist placement give priority to students who are returning to the school or district or will be co-enrolled with a sibling, and, in certain cases, to • Students with disabilities students who are neighborhood residents, heritage language speakers, or qualified to receive free Special education ...... 541-790-7800 or reduced-price school meals. Section 504 eligibility or accommodations ...... 541-790-7800 • Students for whom English is a second language For more information about the school choice process and deadlines, or to learn about all of 4J’s English Language Learners ...... 541-790-6514 unique, high-quality schools, go to www.4j.lane.edu/choice, pick up a copy of the 4J Schools Guide from the 4J Education Center, or contact the school choice coordinator at [email protected]. • Pre-school children with speech, language, behavioral or edu or 541-790-7553. academic challenges or developmental delays Early childhood program ...... 541-790-4950 • Students who need academic assistance in reading and math CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 541-790-7550 Title I program ...... 541-790-7578 Eugene 4J schools are recognized for student achievement, innovation and strong community • Native American students who need academic assistance support. We are committed to closing achievement gaps and increasing achievement for all NATIVES program ...... 541-790-5900 students; providing multiple pathways and equitable opportunities for all students to succeed; • Talented and gifted students and ensuring students graduate from high school prepared to be successful in careers, in college TAG program ...... 541-790-7574 and in life. 8 Accommodations for Disabilities: 4J schools provide a free and appropriate educational program to students with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal guidelines (including Section 504 Student Health & Safety of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). The district and its teaching staf will make reasonable accommodations and modifications for any student who has a disability. Students or their parents may contact their classroom teacher, a counselor, PARENT NOTIFICATION the school principal or the 4J Student Services Department if they believe accommodations or Rapid Notification System:Eugene School District 4J has a rapid notification system that can be modifications need to be made. used to notify parents and guardians by email, phone and text message about emergency and high priority situations. The same notification system also is used to notify parents about student 4J’s Student Services Department partners with general education to provide high-quality absences and general school information. instruction and access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. Some students with disabilities may participate fully in the regular educational program while others It is critical that parents provide their schools with accurate and complete contact information so may require specialized settings. that school messages will reach them.

The Oregon Department of Education issues an annual Text Messages: In some cases, schools may send text messages to parents who have opted report indicating how the district has performed on in. To opt in to school texts, text the word JOIN to 56360 using a mobile phone that 4J targets set in the State Performance Plan (SPP) is associated with the student’s school records. (For text messages about school for Special Education. 4J’s special education cancellations or delays due to hazardous weather, see below.) report card is available on the district’s website. Emergency Situations: Schools or the district may use the rapid notification system to communicate to parents and emergency Child Find: Parents who think contact persons about urgent situations. Messages are not their child may have a disability automatic or instantaneous, as the school must have time to send or would benefit from support a message with clear and confirmed information. However, once services, or who know of sent, messages will reach recipients very quickly. Emergency- any other child who might related information may also be posted on the district’s need special education, website, www.4j.lane.edu, or on the district’s Facebook page should contact the Student or Twitter account. Services Department. For more information, Please do not go to the school or call the school office please visit www.4j.lane. during emergency situations. Staf will be focused on edu/studentservices or call student safety and will not be able to assist you or 541-790-7800. answer the phone. Additionally, overwhelming incoming calls can disrupt the phone system and make internal communication difficult.

Second Parent Notification: Ordinarily, both custodial and non-custodial parents have the right to receive school information about their children and to examine their children’s student records unless there is a court order specifying that access to records is limited. Non-custodial and co-custodial parents’ contact information may be included in student records for emergency notification purposes.

The Eugene School District also is able to provide such parents a duplicate copy of labeled mailings, such as grade reports. Other items that may be sent home by means other than direct mail are not included. Please let the school office know if you would like the name of a co-custodial or non-custodial parent to be added to the student’s enrollment information. 9 SCHOOL CLOSURES OR DELAYS DUE TO WEATHER, EMERGENCIES School may occasionally be canceled or delayed due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions.

No News = No Change: If there is a change in the school schedule or bus routes due to inclement weather, Eugene School District 4J will announce the change by 6:30 a.m. No announcement is made when schools and buses are operating on their regular schedules.

School Closures and Delays: Weather-related closures are announced to local media and posted on www.4j.lane.edu and Twitter (twitter.com/4Jweather) by 6:30 a.m. that day. The school district’s radio station, KRVM-FM 91.9, and other local news media provide regular updates on mornings that schools must be closed or delayed. Decisions about evening activities are made separately and are typically announced around noon on days when hazardous weather is an issue. For more information, see www.4j.lane.edu/weather.

Snow Routes: On days when snowfall or ice threaten road conditions, but schools continue to operate, it may be announced that school buses will operate on “snow routes.” Families whose children ride 4J buses are informed early in the school year if their bus has an alternate snow route. For more information, see www.4j.lane.edu/transportation/snowroutes or call 541-790-7474. SCHOOL SAFETY 541-790-7672 Emergency Procedures: The school district takes the safety of its students very seriously. 4J Other Emergencies: Other emergency closures, such as those caused by power or heating follows the standard response protocol­­—lockout, lockdown, evacuate or shelter—and schools outages, also are announced to the broadcast media and posted on the district’s website and routinely practice fire evacuation, building lockdown/lockout and earthquake drills. 4J has social media. In addition, parents may be notified using the rapid notification system. developed a districtwide emergency manual, including guidelines for how to deal with serious What Should Parents Do? On days when ice or snow are present, parents should check the injury, a hazardous material spill, or the possibility of dangerous intruders. Each school also has district’s website, twitter.com/4Jweather, KRVM or other local media; any decision to close or delay developed its own procedures to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations. The schools or use snow routes should be announced by 6:30 a.m. On any day when inclement weather district operates a rapid notification system to provide information to parents during emergencies. is a concern and school is in session, families are encouraged to consider road conditions in their Law Enforcement: School officials have a dual responsibility. They safeguard the rights of students areas and make their own decisions based on safety. Parents also should ensure that current phone and also must cooperate with law enforcement officers in the legitimate pursuit of their duties. 4J numbers and addresses are on file at the school: home, work, and an alternate person to contact and the City of Eugene cooperate to jointly sponsor a safer schools program. Four police officers in case of an emergency. and a sergeant are assigned full time to the school district to help deal with public safety issues Sign Up for Text-Message Alerts: To subscribe to alerts in and around our schools and to provide resources to students and staf. For more information about weather-related school closures and schedule about the district’s cooperation with law enforcement agencies, please see the Student Rights and changes, text FOLLOW 4Jweather to 40404. Responsibilities Handbook.

This service is free, except for standard text Tell Someone: All students and community members are encouraged to immediately report any messaging rates as determined by your cell phone rumors or threats of school violence or other illegal behavior. To allow the district and police to plan. It is impossible to guarantee text message take appropriate preventive action, reports can be made to any school staf member or to law delivery 100% of the time, so if you are concerned enforcement. about the weather and have not received an alert School Supervision: Parents should be aware that schools provide supervision of buildings or by 6:30 a.m., check the 4J website, radio or TV for grounds only during school hours, during official school events and programs that occur before information about closures, delays or snow routes. To and after school, and during other times that may be specified by the school. Contact your school learn more, see www.4j.lane.edu/weather. for hours of school supervision.

10 HEALTHY SCHOOL FOOD 541-790-7656 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 541-790-7216 Children and adolescents need access to healthy foods and physical activity in order to grow, learn Examination: A medical exam by a health care practitioner is recommended for all students and thrive. 4J’s school meals offer varied, appealing options to meet every student’s taste. They’re entering 4J schools for the first time. The exam should include vision and dental screenings for also nutritious, convenient and affordable. children aged 5–7 years. If such an exam is a financial hardship, please contact the school nurse or a school-based health center (see below) for an appointment. School Breakfast and Lunch: 4J schools provide tasty, nutritious meals that offer a variety of fresh produce and whole grains, include daily vegetarian options, and when feasible integrate Immunization: State immunization laws require that before a child starts school, the parent or local and organic foods into meals. Unlimited fruits and vegetables are offered with every school guardian must complete, sign and submit an Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status, showing meal. Menus are carefully planned to meet or exceed nutrition guidelines set by federal standards compliance with state requirements for polio, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, and the district’s wellness policy. School meals are affordably priced and are free or discounted pertussis and hepatitis B immunization for all students; varicella (chicken pox) immunization for families who qualify. To learn more about nutrition services and to see school menus, visit or date of disease for all students; hepatitis A immunization for students entering grades K–8; www.4j.lane.edu/nutrition. and Tdap immunization for students entering grades 7–12. The number of doses required varies depending on the student’s age and grade level. Free Breakfast for Grades K–5: New this year, all elementary students are eligible for free school breakfast. No application or registration required. If there is a medical reason for the student not to have immunizations, the parent must provide a signed letter from a licensed physician documenting the medical exemption or immunity, Free Meals and Other Ways to Save: Many families qualify to along with the completed Certificate of Immunization Status (see the certificate for more receive school meals free or at reduced prices; the program detailed requirements). If a parent seeks a non-medical exemption from one or more required is confidential. Students qualify for the school meal immunizations, the parent must provide a completed Vaccine Education Certificate from a program if their household income is at or below health care practitioner or from the online vaccine education module at www.healthoregon.org/ the federal poverty guidelines, or if they receive vaccineexemption, along with the completed Certificate of Immunization Status. SNAP (food stamps), TANF, or FDPIR—even if the family’s financial situation is short-term, Special Health Issues: Parents or guardians of students with special health issues (students who such as a temporary layoff. Students who may require health care during the school day, e.g. diabetes, asthma, seizures or severe allergies) qualify for the school meal program also should contact the school nurse and fill out a health issue form. Please do this at least one week may qualify for free bus passes (for high prior to the child attending school to allow adequate preparation time. school students), reduced athletic and activitiy fees, low-cost high-speed Medications at School: Some health issues may require medication while at school. The school internet access and more. district has a policy that allows school personnel to assist a student with medication only with written permission. Please contact your school for information. How to Apply: To learn more and apply online for the discounted school Visitors/Home-Schoolers: Children visiting for more than five days or attending part time meal program and other cost savings, (including home-schoolers) must comply with immunization requirements. visit www.4j.lane.edu/freelunch. A new application (one per household) must be completed each school year. SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS Churchill 541-790-5227 North Eugene 541-790-4445 Healthy Snacks and Parties: As part 4J has two school-based health centers, located at Churchill and North Eugene high schools, to of its comprehensive wellness policy, serve the district’s elementary, middle and high school students. The health centers are open the district has established guidelines for nearly full time during the school year. healthy school parties and healthy snacks for sale. Before providing snacks for a classroom, Each health center is staffed with a nurse practitioner, a health assistant and a mental health please see the guidelines at www.4j.lane.edu/ therapist. The health centers handle most health issues, including illnesses, injuries, ongoing healthysnacksguidelines. Families who send lunch or health problems, well-child physicals and immunizations. The centers also provide mental health snacks to school with their children also are encouraged to select healthy options.

11 counseling with therapists from Lane County Behavioral Health for depression, anxiety, anger For more information about asbestos, the district’s asbestos management plan, and where management, attention and focusing challenges, family stress and change, and can facilitate asbestos-containing materials have been removed recently, please visit www.4j.lane.edu/facilities/ referrals for substance abuse. asbestos or call 541-790-7432.

The health centers can bill private insurance and the Oregon Health Plan, and also can provide treatment for those unable to afford medical care on a sliding scale fee basis. Please call the clinics PEST MANAGEMENT 541-790-7433 for hours of service or to schedule an appointment. Eugene School District 4J is committed to using nonchemical means of dealing with pests and weeds in district buildings and landscapes. 4J has been implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles since 1984. Since 2012, state law has required all Oregon public and HEALTH EDUCATION: HUMAN SEXUALITY, HIV/STD, private schools to implement IPM principles in all buildings and grounds. For 4J families, there has HEPATITIS B/C, SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION 541-790-7550 been minimal noticeable change from the district’s previous practices. The Oregon Department of Education and Eugene School District 4J believe that public schools have an important role in educating students with current, factual information focusing on human Nonchemical methods of pest control continue to be preferred. If pesticides are used, only sexuality, HIV/STDs, hepatitis B/C and child sexual abuse prevention. In accordance with this chemicals on the “Low Impact Pesticide List” from Oregon State University may be used. They belief and Oregon law, each elementary and secondary school in the district shall provide age- will be used when schools are unoccupied, applied by a licensed applicator, and after appropriate appropriate, comprehensive instruction focusing on human sexuality education, HIV/AIDS and notifications are provided. For more information, please seewww.4j.lane.edu/facilities/pesticide or sexually transmitted infections and disease prevention as an integral part of health education and contact the IPM coordinator at 541-790-7433. other subjects. As of the 2015–16 school year, Oregon law also requires all schools to implement child sexual abuse prevention instruction in grades K–12.

In addition to the planned instructional program about human sexuality, HIV/STDs, hepatitis B/C and child sexual abuse prevention, parents should be aware that many political, social, global and scientific issues related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic are likely to be discussed in science, social studies and other classes, especially at the secondary school level. To respond to current events, recent scientific discoveries and student inquiries, these discussions will not be avoided. Such discussions will be handled in a manner consistent with the school district’s policies on controversial subjects (see page 14).

Oregon law and district rules allow parents to preview the curriculum and any other materials that will be used in the classroom program. Parents also have the right to excuse their student(s) from the portion of the instructional program required by this rule. Parents also should contact their child’s school for more information about when formal human sexuality, HIV/STD, hepatitis B/C and child sexual abuse prevention instruction will take place, to review the materials, or to have a student excused from the instructional unit. Parents may also receive more information from their school about its specific plans.

ASBESTOS 541-790-7432 To ensure that asbestos-containing materials are maintained in good condition, they are inspected regularly. A complete reinspection of all 4J buildings was conducted in 2015, and periodic surveillance of asbestos-containing materials is performed every six months. When asbestos- containing materials are removed due to maintenance and renovation activities, asbestos-certified workers exercise safety precautions and record where such work has taken place.

In the 2016–17 school year and in the summer of 2017, the school district removed asbestos- containing materials from school buildings, including Camas Ridge and McCornack elementary schools, Arts & Technology Academy and North Eugene High School. 12 Participation fees are charged for athletics and activities. These fees help make it possible for 4J ­Additional Programs & Services schools to continue offering a wide array of activities. The district wants all students to be able to participate. If a participation fee is a hardship, families can obtain a fee reduction by qualifying for TRANSPORTATION 541-790-7474 the free and reduced-price school meal program and providing the approval letter at registration. Neighborhood Elementary and Middle Schools: Elementary school students who live 1 mile or Students who play interscholastic sports must be examined by a physician before participating and more from school and middle school students who live 1.5 miles or more from school may ride must be re-examined every two years. Athletes in specified sports may be required to participate in 4J buses to and from their neighborhood school. Exceptions are granted for students who live the ImPACT concussion testing program. Athletes must be covered by accident insurance. closer than the 1- or 1.5-mile limits and reside within a hazardous walk area as defined by state guidelines, and for students who are assigned school bus transportation as part of their special All fees, proof of physical exam and insurance coverage must be in place by the start of the sport’s education plan. season. High school athletic directors are responsible for interpreting athletic eligibility rules and for providing information to parents and students. Students eligible to ride 4J buses will receive information at the beginning of the school year explaining district and state school bus rules and regulations. Students will be assigned bus stops Federal Title IX law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in education programs, based on where they live. Students may use only their assigned stops, unless they have written including athletics. For questions or complaints about Title IX compliance, contact Jeff Johnson, permission from a parent or guardian to use another. federal programs administrator, at 541-790-7550.

High Schools: Students at 4J high schools are encouraged to walk, bike or ride public transportation to school. The district provides school bus services only for those high school students who VOLUNTARY STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE 800-827-4695 live more than 1.5 miles from a Lane Transit District (LTD) bus stop and are attending their 4J ofers access to a voluntary fee-based student accident insurance program for students. neighborhood school, and for those who are assigned school bus services as part of their special Enrollment is handled directly with the insurance company, not as part of student registration at education plan. school. The program is underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company and is available through ­­Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc. For more information or to request a brochure, please call Public Transportation: 4J provides free Lane Transit District bus passes to high school students the company at ­800-827-4695 or visit www.myers-stevens.com. who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals, live more than 1.5 miles from their school and do not receive school bus transportation. If you think you may qualify for a free bus pass, contact the finance clerk at your high school. All other students may purchase a bus pass at their school BUILDING RENTAL AND USE 541-790-7406 office or at the LTD office downtown. 4J school buildings and grounds are available for rental and other uses by the community. For School Choice: In most cases school bus service is provided only to students attending their information about rates, policies and guidelines or to request the use of a facility, visit www.4j.lane. neighborhood school. Bus routes travel only within a school’s attendance boundary. School choice edu/facilities/facilityuse or call 541-790-7406. and transfer students may use existing bus services if space is available; otherwise families must provide their own transportation. KRVM 91.9 FM / 1280 AM 541-790-6686 For information about school bus transportation, eligibility, safety training and more, visit KRVM, 4J’s radio network, provides opportunities for middle and high school students to learn www.4j.lane.edu/transportation or call 541-790-7474. For information about LTD bus routes and about all aspects of radio production. Students broadcast from the studio at Sheldon High School schedules, visit www.ltd.org or call 541-687-5555. and have the opportunity to announce songs, operate equipment and take on other critical jobs. Sheldon High School and Spencer Butte Middle School ofer radio classes, and any interested 4J student can get involved by making arrangements with KRVM’s program director and operations ATHLETICS 541-790-5119 manager. Students at 4J high schools have the option to participate in a variety of sports. Many are sanctioned for interscholastic competition by the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), and others are On KRVM-FM 91.9, volunteers and students air a blend of contemporary adult music and specialized community-sponsored activities that may be associated with a school as club sports. At the middle music programs. KRVM-AM 1280 features a news and information format, including regular school level, 4J sponsors only track and field. 4J does not sponsor elementary-age athletics, but broadcasts of school board meetings. KRVM receives 100% of its funding from listener donations, private organizations ofer a variety of sports activities for Eugene children. For information about business underwriting and grants. For more information about KRVM, call 541-790-6686 or visit athletics, contact your school’s athletic director or contact the district athletic director at 541-790- www.krvm.org. 5119 or [email protected]. 13 If a student objects on ethical Student Rights & Responsibilities grounds to reading, studying or discussing any instructional Students enrolled in Eugene School District 4J schools have rights, responsibilities and standards materials, the teacher shall for conduct. A few important policies are listed in this section. School board policies are available supply alternative material in their entirety in each school office, at the Education Center and online at www.4j.lane.edu/board. without prejudice to the student. The district also publishes a Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, which more extensively outlines standards that have been adopted by the school board. The handbook is available on the The school’s administration district’s website, at each school office, at the 4J Education Center (200 N. Monroe St., Eugene) or will review complaints from any by calling 541-790-7707. persons who are not satisfied with the manner in which Topics covered in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook include freedom of expression, controversial issues are treated. If freedom of religion, assembly of students, dress and grooming, admission and attendance, the person feels the complaint has discrimination and harassment, child abuse reporting, search and seizure, cooperation with law not been fairly considered by the enforcement agencies, tobacco, intoxicants and controlled substances, trespassing, ofensive administration, further review by the language, threats, weapons, other serious misconduct, of-campus misconduct, disciplinary Board of Directors may be requested. procedures including due process procedures for suspensions and expulsions, and more. For more information, refer to school board COMMENDATIONS AND COMPLAINTS 541-790-7550 policy (www.4j.lane.edu/board/policies) or call 541-790-7550. The district encourages open communication with community members and welcomes commendations and constructive criticism. BULLYING, HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, ETC. 541-790-7550 The school board’s policy allows complaints to be considered quickly and fairly. Parents, students Complaints: The district encourages students, parents and other patrons to share their concerns and other patrons are encouraged to discuss a complaint directly with the staf member who is with district staf if they believe they have been the victim of intimidation, bullying, harassment, involved in the matter. If not satisfied with the outcome of this conversation, then the person with discrimination, hazing, cyberbullying or teen dating violence. They can be assured that no the complaint should talk with the staf member’s principal or supervisor. If the complaint is still reprisal or adverse action will occur to them as a consequence of initiating a complaint unless it is not resolved, an appeal can be made to the superintendent or designee and then to the school knowingly false. Information about the complaint process and complaint forms are available in all board. For complaints of discrimination, bullying or harassment, see pages 14–15. For complaints school offices and at the Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene. related to Title I and other federal programs, contact the 4J Instructional Services Department. Questions: Inquiries concerning discrimination or access to district programs, facilities and/ CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES 541-790-7550 or services may be directed to 541-790-7550. For questions concerning Section 504/ADA accommodations, call Student Services at 541-790-7800. Honest diferences of opinion may occur in classes where students are encouraged to seek understanding of facts and form opinions. Board policy extends to all students the right of School Board Policy: The district prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, hazing, freedom of inquiry. The district believes that a student’s freedom to express difering views and to bullying, cyberbullying, teen dating violence or retaliation, as defined by school board policy. defend a position is a requisite if the student is to acquire the skills of critical thinking and analysis Students may face disciplinary consequences for any of-campus behavior that would disrupt the which will be needed by efective, productive citizens. It is not the intent to force upon any student educational process or the operation of the school or district. Students whose behavior is found to a set of values. be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion, a request to the state to suspend driving privileges, and referral to law enforcement officials. The teacher’s role in these instances becomes that of a guide, aiding students in the process of objective inquiry and maintaining an atmosphere free from bias and prejudice. The teacher is The district requires staf to provide equal treatment and access to educational programs, services, entitled to express their opinion on controversial topics when relevant to course content. However, and aid to students without regard to their disability, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, when individual opinion or one point of view is presented it should be identified as such. The sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, marital status, socioeconomic teacher should also assume the responsibility to present the findings that the best and most status, source of income, cultural background, familial status, physical characteristic, or linguistic current scholarship has to ofer. characteristics of a national origin group. 14 SCHOOL BOARD POLICY (CODE: JB) b. Behavior by which a person uses or threatens to use sexual violence against another person who is in a dating relationship with the person, where one or both persons are 13 to 19 years 1. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any act that: of age. a. Substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities or performance; b. Takes place on or immediately adjacent to school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, 6. Staff’s Responsibility: Staf, including student teachers and practicum students, are required on school-provided transportation or at any official school bus stop; to report an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyberbullying to the staf member c. Has the efect of: on duty at the time or to the student’s teacher or to the principal or assistant principal. If the (1) Physically harming a student or endangering a student’s property; ­principal is believed to be involved, the report may be made to the superintendent’s office. (2) Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or Failure of an employee to report an act of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying damage to the student’s property; or may be subject to remedial action, up to and including dismissal. Remedial action may not be (3) Creating a hostile educational environment, including interfering with the ­psychological based solely on an anonymous report. A staf member that has knowledge of an incident of teen well-being of a student. dating violence that took place on district property, at school-sponsored activities or in vehicles d. May be based on, but not be limited to, the protected class status of a person. used for school-provided transportation is encouraged to immediately report the incident ­following the reporting and complaint procedures in this policy. 2. “Protected class” means a group of persons distinguished, or perceived to be distinguished, by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, 7. Informing Volunteers and Others: Staf are responsible for informing volunteers and other marital status, familial status, source of income or disability. adults working in schools and with extracurricular programs of this policy and for supervising their activities. 3. “Cyberbullying” means the use of any electronic communication device to harass, intimidate or bully. 8. Student Responsibility: Students are expected to follow the standards for student behavior outlined in school board policy and 4. “Hazing” means intentionally taking action or creating a situation that inflicts the district’s Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, which physical harm, ­psychological harm or distress on a student regardless of the includes the requirement that they refrain from intimidation, consent or location of the ­participants. bullying, harassment, ­discrimination and hazing and comply with a. Hazing occurs when the action or situation has the purpose or efect of this policy. demeaning or ­humiliating a student or group of students. a. Students are expected to hold their peers and other students b. Hazing is typically but not exclusively committed as a form of initiation, to the standards established by this policy and are encouraged discipline or rite of passage for a particular club, team or activity, and almost to bring violations to the attention of a teacher, counselor or always includes new members showing subservience to existing members. administrator. These reports may be made anonymously. c. In considering a hazing case, it is not a defense that the student subjected b. Students who violate this rule are liable for to hazing consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity. discipline, suspension or expulsion following the rules established in the Student Rights and 5. “Teen dating violence” means: Responsibilities Handbook. a. A pattern of behavior in which a person uses or threatens to use physical, mental or emotional abuse to control another 9. Tracking: The district and its staf person who is in a dating relationship with the person, will track incidents of harass- where one or both persons are 13 to 19 years of age; or ment, intimidation, bullying, ­cyberbullying and hazing and report this information annually to the board.

15 12. Annual Review: This policy and any procedures ­developed as a result of this policy will be reviewed annually, in the fall, with each building and department staf.

13. Publicizing This Policy: This policy­ shall be publicized within the district by making the policy annually ­available to ­parents, guardians, school employees and ­students in the ­student ­handbook, and readily­ available to parents,­ guardians,­ school employees,­ volunteers,­ ­students, school administrators­ and community­ ­representatives at each school office, the schooldistrict ­ office and the district ­website.

14. The superintendent is responsible for developing­ ­appropriate ­administrative rules, procedures or ­guidelines for ­implementation of this policy, as needed. (End of school board policy)

TECHNOLOGY, EMAIL AND THE INTERNET ­­­ 541-790-7770 10. Training: The district shall provide for the training of staf and students on the contents­ of this The Eugene School District believes that technology is a tool for lifelong learning and a resource ­policy and the prevention of and appropriate response to acts of harassment, ­intimidation, that promotes educational and organizational excellence, as long as it is used in a responsible, ­bullying, cyberbullying, hazing and teen dating violence. The district shall provide age-­ efficient, ethical and legal manner. appropriate ­education about teen dating violence for students in grades 7–12. Appropriate Use: The purpose of district-owned technology resources, including email and 11. Reporting and Complaint Procedures: internet access, is to enhance the educational experience of students, support teacher delivery of a. A student, his or her parent or guardian, or a volunteer­ who believes that the student is the instruction and to increase the operational efficiency of staff. Practices that attempt to achieve this recipient of ­harassment, intimidation, bullying, cyberbullying or hazing from another ­student, purpose in a safe, legal manner are acceptable, while practices that do not attempt to achieve this staf member, or volunteer­ is encouraged to report the incident to the staf ­member on duty purpose, or are unsafe or detrimental, are not acceptable. at the time or to the student’s­ teacher or to the principal or assistant principal. If the principal is believed to be involved, the report may be made to the superintendent’s office. Information While the district has deployed an internet filtering system and students are supervised when they may be presented anonymously. Teachers and other staf who observe students engaging in use the internet, it is possible that students will access inappropriate information. Students should harassing, intimidating, bullying, cyberbullying or hazing behaviors are responsible for taking report access of inappropriate material to a teacher, staff member, or their parents or guardians. action to deal with the behavior and are required to report the incident. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss responsible use of the internet with their children b. A student and his or her parent or guardian are encouraged to attempt to resolve concerns at home and how this responsibility extends to using the internet appropriately at school. through discussions with school staf. Upon a report, or knowledge of, an incident, the principal or person assigned by the principal to resolve the issue shall investigate the incident. Prohibited Uses: The use of 4J’s network and other technology is a privilege, not a right, which The investigation shall include interviews of the complainant and the individual(s) alleged to may be revoked at any time for inappropriate behavior. Staff and student users of the 4J network have acted improperly. The principal or person assigned shall work with the complainant and must be aware that information accessed, created, sent, received or stored on 4J servers is not other parties to resolve the issue. private. It is subject to review by network system administrators who may investigate complaints c. If the student or his or her parent or guardian are unable to resolve the complaint after regarding inappropriate or illegal material. The inappropriate use of 4J’s network and technology is ­working with school staf, they are encouraged to file a complaint of discrimination or not tolerated and may result in loss of access, as well as other disciplinary or legal action, including ­harassment with the superintendent’s office, using a form available in school offices and from the superintendent’s office. The superintendent will follow the procedure outlined in suspension, expulsion from school or loss of employment. the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and the district’s harassment, bullying and discrimination complaint process and will send a written acknowledgment, postmarked Users assume responsibility for understanding district policies and guidelines as a condition of within 10 (ten) working days of receiving the complaint, which will identify the person who using the 4J network and equipment. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to: accessing has been assigned to handle the complaint. another person’s account or sharing one’s password with another person; using the network for d. There will be an attempt to assist students and/or parents in resolving concerns and issues prior financial gain, commercial activity, political activity, or illegal activity (e.g. hacking or copyright to the use of the formal disciplinary or complaint procedures. This may include counseling,­ violations); bypassing the district filter to access inappropriate websites; knowingly accessing education, mediation and/or other opportunities for problem solving between both parties. or sharing inappropriate materials; using profanity, obscenity, or other language or images that However, the severity of a specific incident may require immediate disciplinary action. may be offensive to another user; engaging in intimidation, bullying, harassment, discrimination, hazing or retaliation; and installing of unlicensed or unapproved software, apps or hardware. 16 Student Privacy: The district has an obligation to protect student safety and to balance this with Inspection of Education Records: Parents and eligible students have the right to inspect and the need for open communications when using the internet. Student privacy guidelines have been review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for established at each level: elementary, middle and high school. access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school registrar, secretary or 4J’s Student Services Department a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school For complete guidelines on appropriate use and student safety and privacy, visit www.4j.lane.edu/ official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and technology/appropriateuse or call 541-790-7770. place where the records may be inspected.

Amending Education Records: Parents and eligible students have the right to request the FEES AND DEPOSITS 541-790-7550 amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are Oregon law allows schools to charge fees and deposits under certain­ ­circumstances, such as for­ inaccurate. The request must be made in writing to the school principal, or to the 4J Student e­quipment rentals or ­security ­deposits, courses that are not a part of the regular school program, Services Department for students eligible for special education. The request should clearly identify optional items such as school meals and ­student body cards, optional field trips, and ­extracurricular the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the school decides ­activities. A parent or guardian who believes payment of any fee is a hardship­ may request that the not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the school waive ­payment in whole or in part. parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. RELIGION IN SCHOOLS 541-790-7550 Release of Education Records: Parents and eligible students have the right to The constitutions of the United States and the State of Oregon require public schools to take a neutral consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained position regarding religion. Public schools cannot aid one religion or all religions or prefer believers to in the student’s education records, except to the extent that non-believers. However, schools may and do provide instructional activities relating to historical and FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. Common cultural aspects of religion. Students have a number of rights to practice their individual freedoms, exceptions where FERPA does not require consent which are outlined in the district’s Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, school board are: directory information; health and safety policy and district administrative rules. Some of these rights are summarized below. emergencies; disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests; disclosure Religious Holidays: Students may be excused from school for absences due to religious reasons. to government agencies; discipline, law enforcement and juvenile justice Release Time for Religious Instruction: Oregon law allows children, with the permission of their information; and court orders and parents, to be released from school for religious instruction. Elementary students may be excused subpoenas. As noted above, for up to two hours a week and secondary students up to five hours a week. disclosure without consent is permitted to school officials Student Religious Meetings: Schools that permit other noncurricular student meetings on with legitimate educational school premises during non-instructional time will also allow voluntary student-initiated religious interests. A school official is meetings during non-instructional time. A faculty monitor may attend meetings to provide general a person employed by the supervision, but may not participate nor advise students about their activities. Non-school persons school as an administrator, may not direct, conduct, control or regularly attend such meetings. Non-students are prohibited supervisor, instructor, or from meeting with students on school premises for any type of religious activity, except as support staff member provided in the board policy regarding the leasing of school facilities by religious groups outside (including health or medical of regular school hours. staff, law enforcement unit personnel and data STUDENT RECORDS 541-790-7550 management staff); a person serving on the The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) school board; a person or company with whom the The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afords parents and students over school has contracted to 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. perform a special task (such If the custody of a student has been granted to only one parent, the ­noncustodial parent still has as an attorney, auditor, medical access to all education records unless there is a court order to the contrary. 17 consultant, insurance agent, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, who owe fees, fines or damages. Records requested by another district to determine a student’s such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing appropriate placement, and records required by law to be released for use in civil or criminal their tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review proceedings in an Oregon court, will not be withheld. For more information, see school board an education record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility. Upon request, the school policy and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Related School Board Policies

Right to File a Complaint Regarding FERPA Requirements: Parents and eligible students have the Eugene School District 4J school board policies pertaining to student records, directory information right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the and personally identifiable information are available for review at each school, at the 4J Education school district to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the compliance Center, 200 N. Monroe St., or online at www.4j.lane.edu/board. office are: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-5920. WEAPONS IN SCHOOLS 541-790-7672 Student Directory Information No person (including those with a concealed weapons permit) shall possess, handle or transmit Directory information means those items of personally identifiable information contained in a any object that is reasonably considered a weapon on school district property or at a school– student’s education record that are not generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if sponsored activity, function or event that occurs of school property, with the exception of law released. The following categories are designated as directory information, and may be released enforcement officers or those authorized by the superintendent. Replicas of weapons, fireworks to the public through appropriate procedures (such as in conjunction with a school- or school and pocket knives are also prohibited. district–related activity): student’s name, parent’s name, student’s email address, parent’s email address, parent’s or adult student’s telephone number, student’s photograph, major field of study, Definition: A weapon includes the following: (1) “Firearm” which means (a) any weapon (including participation in officially recognized sports and activities, weight and height if a member of an a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the athletic team, age, grade level, degrees and awards received, dates of attendance, previous schools action of an explosive; (b) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; or (c) any firearm muffler or programs attended, and a student identification number, user ID, or other unique personal or firearm silencer; (2) “Dangerous weapon” means any weapon, device, instrument, material or identifiers used by the student to access or communicate in electronic systems that cannot be substance which under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used, or threatened used to access education records without a password or PIN known only by the authorized user. to be used, is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury; (3) “Deadly weapon” means A student’s Social Security number is not directory information. Student home addresses may be any instrument, article, or substance specifically designed for and presently capable of causing released only to a local public safety agency, when consistent with the interest of health, safety and death or serious physical injury; (4) “Destructive device” means any device with an explosive, welfare of a district student or students. incendiary or poison gas component or any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device or from which a destructive device may Parents and eligible students may opt out of the release of directory information by completing a be readily assembled. A destructive device does not include any device which is designed primarily form available at the school and returning it to the school’s office by September 20. Parents will be or redesigned primarily for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety or similar device. notified annually of this right. Weapons may also include but are not limited to knives, metal knuckles, straight razors, noxious or irritating gases, poisons, unlawful drugs or other items fashioned with the intent to use, sell, harm, threaten or harass students, staf members, parents and patrons. Military Recruitment Duty to Provide Information to Military Recruiters: Unless a parent or eligible student requests Violation of Policy: Any student who violates this policy shall be expelled for one calendar year, information be withheld from military recruiters, federal law requires that the district provide unless a specific exception is made by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee on military recruiters access to high school students’ names, addresses and telephone numbers upon a case-by-case basis. Special education students shall be disciplined in accordance with the law request. and district policy. Any employee who violates this policy shall be disciplined up to and including dismissal. Any other person who violates this policy will be considered to be unlawfully present on Withholding Information: Requests to opt out of the release of the student’s name, address and the premises and will be subject to prosecution for criminal trespass. The complete school board telephone number to military recruiters must be submitted in writing to the principal by the parent policy on weapons in school is available at www.4j.lane.edu/board. or eligible student by September 20. Referral to Law Enforcement Agency: The appropriate law enforcement agency will be promptly Withholding of Education Records for Nonpayment of Fees, Fines or Damages informed of the identity and activity of any person who violates this policy. Parents will be notified of all conduct by their student that violates this policy. The district may withhold grade reports, diplomas or other records of students or former students

18 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 541-790-7669 Get Involved 4J welcomes the enthusiasm and assistance of volunteers in schools. Volunteer opportunities in 4J include tutoring students in reading and math, mentoring middle school students, reading with PUBLIC MEETINGS 541-790-7706 children in early grades, helping in school libraries and more. For specific opportunities and The district’s board of directors, budget committee and equity committee more information, see www.4j.lane.edu/volunteers or contact the school directly. all hold open meetings. Meeting times and agendas can be accessed at For the safety of students, the district conducts criminal www.tinyurl.com/4jboardbook. All regular meetings of the school board background checks on all volunteers. and budget committee are broadcast live on KRVM-AM 1280 and audio recordings are posted on the 4J website. The board and committees encourage public participation and allow time at each regular meeting for EUGENE EDUCATION public testimony. FOUNDATION (EEF) 541-790-7744 School Board: 4J’s board of directors (see page 6) usually meets in regular public The Eugene Education Foundation’s mission is sessions on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m., with some to promote excellence and opportunities for all exceptions, at the 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St., in Eugene. Special students in 4J schools. EEF solicits and manages meetings and work sessions are scheduled as necessary. For more information, see contributions from the community for school- www.4j.lane.edu/board or call 541-790-7706. based and districtwide programs to ofer enrichment or create broader access for all students. Through Budget Committee: Community members are involved in almost every step of the 4J EEF, donors may choose to earmark a gift for any budget process. The 14-member budget committee is composed of the seven members school, program or purpose to support 4J students. of the school board and seven other community members appointed by the board. The EEF board is composed of dynamic community and The committee encourages public participation at meetings and allows time at each business leaders who want to make a diference in meeting for public testimony. Meetings are usually scheduled between December public education. To donate or to get involved, visit and May and are held at the 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St. For more www.eeflane.org. information, see www.4j.lane.edu/board/budgetcommittee or call 541-790-7629.

Equity Committee: The mission of the district’s community-based equity committee is to advise the superintendent on how to systematically address equity and access issues. Achieving equity is a shared responsibility between the community and the district, and it can only be achieved through close collaboration. The committee meets each month, but the schedule may vary. Meetings are held at the 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St., and are open to the public. For more information, see www.4j.lane.edu/equity or call 541-790-7737.

SITE COUNCILS 541-790-7550 Each 4J school has a site council made up of administrators, licensed and classified staf, parents and, when appropriate, students and/ or community members. The site council is responsible for making many decisions about the school. Parents should contact their school if they are interested in being considered for the site council. Length of commitment and meeting schedules vary from school to school. Site council meetings are open to the public and announced in advance.

19 Información en Español

Acerca de 4J El Distrito Escolar de Eugene 4J tiene una trayectoria de excelencia. 4J sirve a más de 16,000 Para obtener infor- estudiantes en más de 30 escuelas primarias, secundarias y preparatorias. mación en los días cuando hay nieve o hielo El edificio de administración de 4J se encuentra localizado en el 200 al Norte de la Calle Monroe, puede ir al sitio web, www.4j. Eugene, OR 97402, donde hay personal bilingüe. Nuestras metas de instrucción son: lane.edu, o contactar el telé- • Aumentar el logro de todos los estudiantes fono de emergencia en español, • Cerrar la brecha académica 541-790-7738, donde tendremos • Proveer oportunidades equitativas para que todos los estudiantes triunfen información actualizada a las 7:00 a.m. • Asegurarse que todos los estudiantes de las escuelas superiores estén preparados para triunfar en sus carreras, en el colegio y en la vida. SERVICIOS DE COMIDA En el verano, las oficinas de las escuelas preparatorias estarán abiertas en horas limitadas durante Julio y Agosto. Las oficinas de las escuelas primarias y secundarias estarán abiertas empezando Las escuelas proveen comidas nutritivas a los estudiantes. Las comidas son proveidas gratis a en Agosto. los estudiantes que califican. Para calificar necesitan completar la solicitud para comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Puede obtener la forma en español o inglés en su escuela o en el sitio web www.4j.lane.edu/nutrition/freelunch. Se necesita aplicar cada año escolar. TODAS LAS FAMILIAS SON BIENVENIDAS Todos los estudiantes están seguros y son bienvenidos en las escuelas públicas de Eugene. Todos CENTROS DE SALUD los niños, sin importar su idioma o su situación migratoria, tienen el derecho legal a un acceso igualitario a la educación pública. Para más información puede ir al sitio web www.4j.lane.edu/ El distrito escolar tiene dos centros de salud localizados en las escuelas preparatorias de Churchill y situacionesmigratorias. North Eugene. Estarán abiertos medio tiempo durante el año escolar. Ambos dan servicios médicos a los estudiantes de las escuelas primarias, secundarias y preparatorias.

RESPONSABILIDADES Y DERECHOS DE LOS ESTUDIANTES Los centros de salud tienen los servicios de una enfermera certificada, un asistente de salud y un terapeuta de salud mental. Estos tratan la mayoría de problemas de salud, incluyendo El Distrito Escolar 4J tiene un código de conducta y manual el cual detalla los derechos y enfermedades, lesiones, problemas de salud persistentes, además de exámenes físicos e responsabilidades de los estudiantes y sus familias. El manual se llama Guía de los Derechos y inmunizaciones infantiles. Los centros también ofrecen asesoramiento de salud mental o facilitan Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes. El manual está disponible en español. referencias a agencias externas para la depresión, ansiedad, manejo de la ira, problemas de enfoque y atención, el estrés familiar y cambios, y el abuso de sustancias. NOTIFICACIONES/COMUNICACIÓN CON LOS PADRES DE Además de proporcionar tratamiento de salud para quienes no pueden pagar por cuidado médico, los FAMILIA centros de salud pueden mandar la factura a seguros privados y al Plan de Salud de Oregon (Oregon El Distrito Escolar 4J tiene un sistema para comunicarse con los padres de familia en caso de Health Plan). Favor de llamar a las clínicas para información sobre el horario y para hacer una cita. una emergencia. Este sistema puede llamar por teléfono a las personas que están asignadas como contacto general para su estudiante. En caso de una emergencia nuestro departamento de comunicación también puede mantener información actualizada en nuestro sitio web: TRANSPORTACIÓN www.4j.lane.edu. Si necesita hacer arreglos de transportación/autobuses por favor contacte a la escuela donde está matriculado su estudiante. Para las escuelas primarias y secundarias se proveerá transportación Es muy importante que usted mantenga la información de su estudiante actualizada: dirección y a los estudiantes que vivan a cierta distancia de la escuela. Para las escuelas preparatorias, algunos números de teléfono de casa y celular. Si usted desea recibir estos mensajes en español necesita estudiantes pueden obtener un pase de autobús LTD gratis. Si tiene dudas, contacte a 541-790-7707. completar las formas de matricula e indicar que usted necesita información en español. 20 Cómo Llamar a Su Escuela ESCUELAS PRIMARIAS (ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS) ESCUELAS SECUNDARIAS (MIDDLE SCHOOLS) Escuela Director/a Persona que Teléfono Escuela Director/a Persona que Teléfono habla Español habla Español Adams Kevin Gordon Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Arts & Technology Academy Larry Williams Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Awbrey Park Michael Riplinger Kristie Long 541-790-4050 Cal Young Jericho Dunn Margaret Albright 541-790-6400 Bertha Holt Joyce Smith-Johnson Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Kelly Juan Cuadros Fernell Lopez 541-790-4740 Buena Vista Melissa Ibarra Alex Zuniga 541-790-6500 Kennedy Morgan Christensen Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Camas Ridge Wes Flinn Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Madison Peter Barsotti Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 César E. Chávez Denisa Taylor Angie Gee 541-790-5300 Monroe Mike Johnson Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Charlemagne Eric Anderson Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Roosevelt Chris Mitchell Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Chinese Immersion Jennifer Hebard Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Spencer Butte Tasha Katsuda Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Corridor Tom Piowaty Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Edgewood James Moore Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 PREPARATORIAS (HIGH SCHOOLS) Edison Scott Marsh Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Escuela Director/a Persona que Teléfono Family School Jennifer Hebard Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 habla Español Gilham Gina Wilde Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Churchill Greg Borgerding Marcos Alvarado 541-790-5100 Howard Allan Chinn Bianca Fandino 541-790-4900 North Eugene Iton Udosenata Paola Massingham 541-790-4500 McCornack Londa Rochholz Brinda Narayan-Wold 541-790-5800 Sheldon Bob Bolden Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 River Road/El Camino del Río Joel Lavin Maricarmen McFadden 541-790-7200 South Eugene Andrew Dey Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Spring Creek Raquel Gwynn Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 ECCO Molly Hammans Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Twin Oaks Lizette Rodgers Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Willagillespie David Jacobson Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Yujin Gakuen Tom Piowaty Lupe Mercado 541-790-7707 Otros Recursos en la Comunidad Asistencia para Servicios de Electricidad para Iglesia First Christian ...... 541-344-1425 Personas de Bajos Ingresos . . .541-682-3378 Cómo Llamar al Parenting Now! ...... 541-484-5316 Ayuda Legal del Condado de Lane ...... 541-485-1017 Programas Educacionales para Distrito Escolar Inmigrantes ...... 541-686-8483 Biblioteca Pública de Eugene . .541-682-5450 Red de Apoyo para las Familias SERVICIOS EN EL CENTRO EDUCACIONAL Centro LatinoAmericano . . . . 541-687-2667 de Oregon ...... 541-342-2876 Estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ELL) . . . 541-790-6514 Centro para Menores y Familias . 541-346-4805 Servicios de la Iglesia Católica para a la Comunidad ...... 541-747-0221 Servicios especiales para apoyo de los estudiantes . 541-790-7800 Centro Serbu, Departamento de Servicios para Menores . . . . .541-682-3747 Servicios de Recreación de Programa de comida gratis o a precio reducido . . .541-790-7707 la Ciudad de Eugene ...... 541-682-6891 Community Health Centers of Lane County— Expulsiones y departamento del superintendente . .541-790-7707 Servicios de Salud ...... 541-682-3550 United Way del Condado Quejas/actos de discriminación o hostigamiento . . 541-790-7707 de Lane ...... 541-741-6000 Departamento de Derechos Humanos Administrador de la equidad, instrucción de la Ciudad de Eugene . . . . 541-682-5177 WIC—Programa de Educación y colaboración ...... 541-790-7714 y Nutrición ...... 541-682-4202 Grupo Latino de Acción Directa de Lane Coordinadora de traducciones e intérpretes . . . . .541-790-7717 County (GLAD) ...... 541-505-7953 21 District Phone Numbers Eugene School District 4J, 200 North Monroe Street, Eugene, OR 97402 • Gustavo Balderas, Superintendent • www.4j.lane.edu

Main District Line ...... 541-790-7700 Food and Nutrition Services ...... 541-790-7656 Schools, General Information ...... 541-790-7550 Alternative Education Options ...... 541-463-3930 Health Services ...... 541-790-7216 Special Education ...... 541-790-7800 Athletics/Activities ...... 541-790-7877 Homeless Student Services ...... 541-790-4932 Speech and Language Program ...... 541-790-4950 Boundaries (Attendance Area) ...... 541-790-7553 Human Resources (Personnel) ...... 541-790-7660 Superintendent’s Office ...... 541-790-7706 Building Rental and Use ...... 541-790-7406 Instructional Services ...... 541-790-7550 Talented and Gifted (TAG) ...... 541-790-7574 Communications ...... 541-790-7707 International Students ...... 541-790-7553 Technology ...... 541-790-7770 Employment (Job Opportunities) ...... 541-790-7660 KRVM Radio ...... 541-790-6686 English Language Learners (ELL) ...... 541-790-6514 NATIVES Program ...... 541-790-5900 Title I Programs ...... 541-790-7578 Eugene Education Foundation (EEF) . . . . .541-790-7744 Records/Transcripts ...... 541-790-7809 Transfers and Exchanges ...... 541-790-7553 Facilities Management ...... 541-790-7400 School Board Information ...... 541-790-7706 Transportation/Bus Routes ...... 541-790-7474 Financial Services ...... 541-790-7600 School Choice ...... 541-790-7553 Volunteer Information ...... 541-790-7669

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION 5. North Eugene High School 11. Sheldon High School Schools 200 Silver Lane, Eugene, OR 97404 2455 Willakenzie Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 4J. 4J Education Center 541-790-4500 / nehs.4j.lane.edu 541-790-6600 / shs.4j.lane.edu by Region 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene, OR 97402 International High School at Sheldon* 541-790-7700 / 4j.lane.edu 6. Kelly Middle School 541-790-6636 / ihs.4j.lane.edu 850 Howard Ave., Eugene, OR 97404 A. NORTH EUGENE REGION 541-790-4740 / kelly.4j.lane.edu 12. Buena Vista Spanish Immersion Elementary School* 1. Awbrey Park Elementary School 7. Howard Elementary School 1500 Queens Way, Eugene, OR 97401 158 Spring Creek Dr., Eugene, OR 97404 700 Howard Ave., Eugene, OR 97404 541-790-6500 / buenavista.4j.lane.edu 541-790-4050 / awbreypark.4j.lane.edu 541-790-4900 / howard.4j.lane.edu 13. Monroe Middle School 2. Madison Middle School 8. River Road/El Camino del Río 2800 Bailey Lane, Eugene, OR 97401 875 Wilkes Dr., Eugene, OR 97404 Elementary School 541-790-6300 / monroe.4j.lane.edu 541-790-4300 / madison.4j.lane.edu 120 W. Hilliard Lane, Eugene, OR 97404 541-790-7200 / riverroad.4j.lane.edu 14. Bertha Holt Elementary School 3. Spring Creek Elementary School 770 Calvin St., Eugene, OR 97401 560 Irvington Dr., Eugene, OR 97404 541-790-6100 / holt.4j.lane.edu 541-790-4870 / springcreek.4j.lane.edu B. SHELDON REGION 9. Gilham Elementary School 15. Willagillespie Elementary School 4. Corridor Elementary School* 3307 Honeywood St., Eugene, OR 97408 1125 Willagillespie Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 250 Silver Lane, Eugene, OR 97404 541-790-6200 / gilham.4j.lane.edu 541-790-7100 / willagillespie.4j.lane.edu 541-790-4600 / corridor.4j.lane.edu 10. Cal Young Middle School 4. Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion 2555 Gilham Rd., Eugene, OR 97408 Elementary School* 541-790-6400 / calyoung.4j.lane.edu 250 Silver Lane, Eugene, OR 97404 541-790-4606 / yujingakuen.4j.lane.edu

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ARE YOU READY FOR SCHOOL? . . . . 3

SCHOOL CALENDAR ...... 4–5

SCHOOL BOARD & SUPERINTENDENT .6

INTRODUCTION About 4J ...... 7

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Admission and Enrollment ...... 7 Curriculum and Instruction ...... 8 Special Services and Support for Students . . . . . 8

STUDENT HEALTH & SAFETY Parent Notification ...... 9 School Closures Due to Weather, Emergencies . . .10 STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL . . . .20–21 School Safety ...... 10 Commendations and Complaints ...... 14 Healthy School Food ...... 11 Controversial Issues ...... 14 SCHOOL DIRECTORY ...... 22–23 Health Requirements ...... 11 Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination, etc...... 14 School-Based Health Centers ...... 11 Technology, Email and the Internet ...... 16 This handbook provides general information Health Education ...... 12 Fees and Deposits ...... 17 about Eugene School District 4J and the services Asbestos ...... 12 Religion in Schools ...... 17 we provide. This guide is not intended to include all the information on a given topic, but to provide an Pest Management ...... 12 Student Records ...... 17 overview and tell you how to get more information. Weapons in Schools ...... 18 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES The district’s website, www.4j.lane.edu, is an excellent resource for information Transportation ...... 13 GET INVOLVED about many programs and topics. Athletics ...... 13 Public Meetings ...... 19 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance ...... 13 Site Councils ...... 19 If you have feedback or suggestions as to how future editions of this handbook could be more useful, please Building Rental and Use ...... 13 Volunteer Opportunities ...... 19 call 541-790-7707. KRVM 91.9 FM / 1280 AM ...... 13 Eugene Education Foundation (EEF) ...... 19 2

C. SOUTH EUGENE REGION 16. South Eugene High School 400 E. 19th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 541-790-8000 / www.sehs.4j.lane.edu International High School at South* 541-790-8030 / ihs.4j.lane.edu

17. Roosevelt Middle School 500 E. 24th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 541-790-8500 / roosevelt.4j.lane.edu

9 18. Edison Elementary School 1328 E. 22nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 541-790-8900 / edison.4j.lane.edu 10 19. Early College & Career Options (ECCO)* 4000 E. 30th Ave., Bldg. 10 Eugene, OR 97405 24. Family School Elementary Level* 11 541-463-3930 / ecco.4j.lane.edu 1155 Crest Dr., Eugene, OR 97405 12 541-790-3700 / family.4j.lane.edu 20. Camas Ridge Community 13 Elementary School 25. Adams Elementary School 950 W. 22nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 15 14 1150 E. 29th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403 541-790-8800 / camasridge.4j.lane.edu 541-790-5000 / adams.4j.lane.edu

21. Charlemagne French Immersion 26. Arts & Technology Academy Elementary School* 1650 W. 22nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 3875 Kincaid St., Eugene, OR 97405 541-790-5700 / ata.4j.lane.edu 541-790-7080 / charlemagne.4j.lane.edu 27. César Chávez Elementary School 22. Edgewood Community 1510 W. 14th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 Elementary School 541-790-5300 / chavez.4j.lane.edu 577 E. 46th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 28. McCornack Elementary School 541-790-8700 / edgewood.4j.lane.edu 1968 Brittany St., Eugene, OR 97405 27 23. Spencer Butte Middle School 541-790-5800 / mccornack.4j.lane.edu 29 28 500 E. 43rd Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 26 25 16 29. Churchill High School 30 541-790-8300 / spencerbutte.4j.lane.edu 18 1850 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 17 25. Adams Elementary School 541-790-5100 / chs.4j.lane.edu 950 W. 22nd Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 International High School at Churchill* 541-790-5000 / adams.4j.lane.edu 541-790-5225 / ihs.4j.lane.edu 20 30. Kennedy Middle School 2200 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 19 D. CHURCHILL REGION 541-790-5500 / kennedy.4j.lane.edu 24 21 31 24. Chinese Language Immersion 31. Twin Oaks Elementary School Elementary School* 85916 Bailey Hill Rd., Eugene, OR 97405 23 1155 Crest Drive, Eugene, OR 97405 541-790-3417 / twinoaks.4j.lane.edu 22 541-790-3700 / 4j.lane.edu/schools/chinese *denotes alternative school program 23

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