V A L L E Y V I E W S C H O O L D I S T R I C T 3 6 5 U Student Handbook for View our new Back to School Online Family Reference Guide Vea nuestra nueva guía de referencia familiar en línea de regreso a la escuela www.vvsd.org/handbook www.vvsd.org/BTS DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Rachel Kinder, Ed.S., Superintendent of Schools Garrick Grizaffi, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Dr. Judie Nash, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Maria Burgos, Executive Director for Educational Services PreK-5 Adam Hurder, Executive Director for Educational Services 6-12 Mary Wurster, Executive Director for Student Services BOARD OF EDUCATION Steven Quigley, President Victor Zack, Vice President Deborah Sykora, Secretary J.T. Boudouris, Member Elizabeth "Liz" Campbell, Member Leo Venegas, Member Diane Parro, Member MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to empower all learners to be college, career and life ready and to develop, grow, and achieve as productive citizens. OUR VISION We will hold high expectations and provide collaborative supports to ensure academic, social and emotional success for ALL students in Valley View School District, regardless of race, gender, income, geography, disability or native language through: Rigor, Assessment, Instruction, and Accountability. NUESTRA MISIÓN Nuestra misión es capacitar a todos los estudiantes para que estén preparados para la universidad, para una carrera, para la vida y para que se desarrollen, crezcan y logren ser ciudadanos productivos. NUESTRA VISIÓN Mantendremos altas expectativas y brindaremos apoyo colaborativo para garantizar el éxito académico, social y emocional para TODOS los estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar de Valley View, independientemente de su raza, género, ingresos, geografía, discapacidad o idioma nativo por medio de: Rigor, Evaluación, Instrucción y Responsabilidad. Contents Mission and Philosophy ............................................................................................................................... 7 Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Educational Calendar and Organization ...................................................................................................... 7 School Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Inclement Weather Procedures ................................................................................................................ 8 Weather Conditions and Closing of School ............................................................................................... 8 Equity ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 Equal Education Opportunities ................................................................................................................. 8 Sex Equity .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Harassment of Students Prohibited .......................................................................................................... 9 Complaint Process..................................................................................................................................... 9 Assignment/Admissions ............................................................................................................................. 10 School Assignments ................................................................................................................................ 10 Age .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Admission Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 11 Initial Enrollment................................................................................................................................. 11 Annual Registration ............................................................................................................................. 11 Re-Entering Students .............................................................................................................................. 12 Classroom Assignments .......................................................................................................................... 12 Student Fees ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Waiver of Student Fees ........................................................................................................................... 13 Additional or Optional Student Fees ....................................................................................................... 14 Textbooks and Other Instruction Material Costs .................................................................................... 16 Field Trips ................................................................................................................................................ 16 Student Services ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Transportation ........................................................................................................................................ 17 Bus Safety Rules and Regulations ....................................................................................................... 17 Paid Transportation Program- Information for Non-Eligible Busing .................................................. 18 Alternate Location Drop-Off/Pick-Up ................................................................................................. 19 1 Child Passenger Restraint System ....................................................................................................... 19 Nutrition Services .................................................................................................................................... 19 Loans for Meals ................................................................................................................................... 20 Applications for Free or Reduced Price Meal Benefits ....................................................................... 20 Direct Certification for Free Meal Benefits ......................................................................................... 21 Health Services ........................................................................................................................................ 21 Injury or Illness .................................................................................................................................... 21 Accident Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 21 Head Lice ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Asthma and/or Allergies ..................................................................................................................... 22 Administering Medicines to Students ................................................................................................. 22 Special Populations .................................................................................................................................... 24 Students with Disabilities ........................................................................................................................ 24 Student Resource Team (SRT) ............................................................................................................. 24 Special Education Programs and Services ........................................................................................... 24 Parental Rights .................................................................................................................................... 25 Behavioral Responses to Students with Disabilities ........................................................................... 26 Homeless Students ................................................................................................................................. 27 English Learners ...................................................................................................................................... 28 Special Programs ........................................................................................................................................ 28 Early Childhood ....................................................................................................................................... 28 Accelerated Placement Program ............................................................................................................ 28