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2017-2018

MIRAMONTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Laura Hart, Principal Michelle Dodson, Guidance Instructional Specialist

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Eimear O’Farrell, Ed.D., District Superintendent Don Ulrich, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent,

Norm Anderson, Associate Superintendent, School Leadership

Barry Jager, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Michael Johnston Associate Superintendent, Administrative Services

Steve Ward, Legislative Analyst/ Government Relations

Robyn Castillo, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Buchanan Area Sylvia Borjas, Assistant Superintendent, Clovis Area

Corrine Folmer, Assistant Superintendent, Clovis East Area Darin Tockey, Assistant Superintendent, Clovis North Area

Marc Hammack, Assistant Superintendent, Clovis West Area

Steve France, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Susan Rutledge, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

Debbie Parra, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction

Kevin Peterson, Assistant Superintendent, Facility Services Kelly Avants, Chief Communication Officer

Roxanne Braswell, Chief Human Resources Officer Dan Resciniti, Chief Technology Officer

Allison Hernandez, Administrator, Assessment and Accountability

Robb Christopher, Ed. D., Administrator Curriculum & Instruction Sharon Uyeno, Ed.D., Administrator Curriculum & Instruction

Theresa Pafford, Administrator, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) & Psychological Services

GOVERNING BOARD

Sandra A. Budd, Board President Christopher Casado, Board Member

Steven G. Fogg, M.D., Board Member

Brian D. Heryford, Board Vice-President Ginny L. Hovsepian, Board Member

Elizabeth Sandoval, Board Clerk Jim Van Volkinburg, D.D.S., Board Member

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE 2017-2018

Welcome to Miramonte Elementary School where “Character really does make a

difference!” We are a school committed to establishing a strong character based upon

which an appreciation and thirst for learning will spring. We strive to provide a learning

environment that will foster the positive mental, physical, and character development of

each child. We maintain HIGH standards and are proud to reach our full potential. It is our

expectation for every child to be involved, set goals for themselves, and be responsible,

productive citizens.

We continuously collaborate with our community and work as a TEAM to provide an

exemplary learning experience for children. The community coming together with the

school is the key that opens the door to SUCCESS. We ask each parent to 1) be interested,

2) be supportive, and 3) be involved in your child's education.

We set our standards and expectations high and make this well known to our students and

staff. We have been very encouraged as we see students correcting their own actions and

making choices that will benefit them as they develop into productive and positive citizens in

society. We encourage each home to support this effort and work as a team to help our

children develop attitudes and behaviors that will support their future success.

We look forward to another amazing school year!

Sincerely,

Laura Hart

Principal

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SECTION I

GENERAL INFORMATION

District Mission

The mission of Clovis Unified is to provide excellence in education to a diverse community through exemplary

programs, services, and activities that foster lifelong commitment to the Sparthenian concept: "Be the best

you can be in mind, body, and spirit."

School Mission Statement

To ensure students learn the academic and social skills required for success by providing effective and

timely intervention until all students demonstrate mastery.

Core Beliefs

• We believe all children can learn and develop to their full potential. • We believe the higher the expectation, the greater the achievement.

• We believe that the diversity of our community should serve as a source of educational strength.

• We believe the difference between success and failure is effort and support.

• We believe all students have the right to a quality education.

• We believe all people are worthy of dignity and respect.

• We believe the development of character and values is an integral part of the educational process. • We believe that school decisions should be based on what is best for children.

• We believe that successful partnerships between the home, school, and community will directly

improve student achievement.

• We believe that essential learning occurs in both curricular and co-curricular programs.

• We believe a safe, secure, and clean school environment must be maintained for a quality education. • We believe that people, not programs, make the difference.

Objectives

• Miramonte's students will meet or exceed all academic and physical fitness standards measured by national, state, or district standards.

• All Miramonte students will participate in at least one co-curricular or community service activity each

year.

• Miramonte will receive a 90% "A" or "B" response on the school climate assessment portion of the

SART Survey. • Miramonte will maintain and improve the educational programs that enhance multicultural

understanding and disability awareness.

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SECTION II

SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

MIRAMONTE STAFF

Administration

Principal

Laura Hart

G.I.S.

Michelle Dodson

Support Staff

Office Manager

Yuechane Lor

Attendance/Registrar

Joan Matsunaga

Categorical

Patricia Orozco

Nurse

Shannon Dean

Health Aide

Laura Heck

Library

Sue Hamilton

Plant Supervisors

Rusty Moon

Ron Cramer- Night

Lead

Kitchen Supervisor

Heather Fullbright

Teachers

Kindergarten

Lisa Becker

Barbara Kilburn (T-K)

Carrie Mayfield

Ellen Youssef

First Grade

Becky Olmstead

Ricci Ourique

Holly Von Dohlen

First/Second Combo

Nyia Lee

Second Grade

Heather Costa/

Dominque Lupercio-

Villalobos

Rachael Perez

Rachel Simpson

Third Grade

Kristen Cabezut

Lisa Franks

Brittany Salley

Third/Fourth Combo

Elizabeth Marquez

Fourth Grade

Brian Contreras

Tammy Jones

Fifth Grade

Adrian Cardenas

Trisha Sisk

Sixth Grade

Amber Ford

Melissa Reyes

Eric Willison

Special Services

Psychologist

Lisa Bath

Resource Specialists

Philip Smith

PALS

Leanne Felix

SDC-Kindergarten

Ashley Hutchason

Speech

Marc Boswell

Mercedes Larson

Intervention Teachers

Dyia Kwalwasser

Tracey Renna

Marcia Bimat

Bilingual Instructional

Aides

Wendy Ly

Susana Santoyo

Home Liaison

Susana Santoyo

Music

Band

Steven Maldonado

Choir & Music

Amanda Hubble

Orchestra & 4th Music

PR Gaffney

Percussion

Jane Garcia

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2016-17 MIRAMONTE PARENT CLUB OFFICERS

President ................................................................................................... Kristy Metler

Vice President…………………………………………………………………..April Keeton

Secretary…………………………………………………….………………….Kristen Christopherson

Treasurer………………………………………………………..……………….Tammy Velvick

Historian…………………………………………………………………………Andrea Elfstrom

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Miramonte Elementary School ................................................................. 327-7400

Reyburn School .......................................................................................... 327-4500

District Administration Office .................................................................... 327-9000

Transportation Office ................................................................................. 327-9674

Campus Club and Pre-School Administration Office ............................ 327-9160

Pre-School Portable 5……………………………………………….....on site 327-7485

Campus Club Portable 14…………………………………………... on site 327-7494

SPECIAL EVENTS

Kindergarten Back To School Night……………………………..……..August 16, 2017

Back To School Night ........................................................................ August 23, 2017

School Resumes ................................................................................. August 21, 2017

Labor Day (NO SCHOOL) ............................................................. September 4, 2017

Drama Production................................................................................................... TBD

Miramonte MPTC Carnival ......................................................... September 29, 2017

Family Appreciation Luncheon ................................................. November 16, 2017

Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)...................................................... November 10, 2017

Thanksgiving Vacation .......................................................... November 20-24, 2017

Winter Holiday Program ........................................................................................ TBA

Winter Recess (NO SCHOOL) ................................... December 25-January 9, 2018

Martin Luther King Day (NO SCHOOL) ........................................... January 15, 2018

Lincoln Day (NO SCHOOL) ............................................................. February 12, 2018

Washington Day (NO SCHOOL) ..................................................... February 19, 2018

Spring Recess ......................................................................... March 26-April 2, 2018

Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)................................................................ May 28, 2018

Last Day of School (MINIMUM DAY) ....................................................... June 8, 2018

ALL K-6 Wednesday school days are on Early Release Schedule

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MIRAMONTE BELL SCHEDULE 2017-2018

Regular Day Bell Schedule 8:00-2:45

340 Minutes

Extended Day Kindergarten Rainy/ Purple Air Day PM Kindergarten/Transitional K

Class 8:00 Class 11:15

Lunch 11:15-11:55 11:15- 11:45 Dismissal 2:45

Dismissal 1:35

295 min 210 min

Early Dismissal Day Bell Schedule 2017-2018 Wednesday Schedule

Grades Rainy/ Purple Air Day

Starting time 8:00 in class

Recess 1st – 3rd 10:15 - 10:30

Recess 4th – 6th 10:45 - 11:00

Lunch 1st – 2nd 11:00 – 11:50 11:00- 11:30

Lunch 3rd – 4th 11:30 – 12:20 11:30-12:00

Lunch 5th – 6th 12:00 – 12:50 12:00-12:30

Ending Bell 1:15

265 Minutes

Early Dismissal

Kindergarten

Please note times.

Extended Day Kindergarten Rainy/ Purple Air Day

PM Kindergarten/Transitional K

Class 8:00 Class 10:30

Lunch 10:30-11:10 10:30-11:00 Dismissal 1:15

Dismissal 12:00

200 Minutes 165 Minutes

Grades 1st-6th Rainy/ Purple Air Day

Starting time 8:00 in class

Recess 1st- 2nd -3rd 10:15 -10:30 Recess 4th -5th-6th 10:45 – 11:00

Lunch 1st – 2nd 11:40 - 12:30 11:40-12:10

Lunch 3rd – 4th 12:10 – 1:00 12:10-12:40

Lunch 5th – 6th 12:40 – 1:30 12:40- 1:10

Ending Bell 2:45

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SECTION III

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

ASSESSMENT CURRICULUM

Assembly Bill 65 Proficiency Tests (AB 65 Exams)

All California students in sixth grade are required by state law (AB 65) to be tested for proficiency in writing,

reading, and mathematics. These tests are given in the spring of each year and are considered for

intermediate school placements.

Kindergarten Assessment

Each kindergarten student is given this assessment at the end of the year to determine how well a variety of

skills have been mastered. The results of this assessment reflect how prepared these students are for success

in first grade.

First Grade Assessment

The following tests will be administered in first grade; Degrees of Reading Power, Running Records, District Math Assessment and Reading Assessment DRA.

PFA-Physical Fitness Assessment

This annual test is given to all students grades K-6. Students are tested for aerobic/cardiovascular fitness,

upper body strength, and flexibility. Students are involved in these performance tests in the spring each year.

The instructional programs of the school feature both group instruction emphasizing student interaction and

individualized instruction based on diagnostic/prescriptive procedures.

Benchmarks

The Benchmarks are a district wide statement of curricular standards in various subjects. These curricular

statements express what should be taught in the classroom to all students. The exit skills are now the

benchmarks for evaluating students and the district.

The Benchmarks serve to provide common goals about what should be taught throughout the District. We

currently have Benchmarks in mathematics, reading, literature, science, social science, writing/editing, fine arts and health and wellness.

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HOMEWORK

Homework Defined

Homework is work assigned by the classroom teacher to be done at home. Class work that has not been

completed in class is not considered homework. Students will be given the opportunity to complete

unfinished class work at recess time. If the assignment is still incomplete, it will be taken home to be

finished. (If a continued problem exists, a parent/teacher contact should be made.) Guidelines include:

1. Homework should not be assigned for disciplinary reasons (punishment). 2. Homework should utilize skills previously taught.

3. Homework shall be graded and will be taken into consideration when reporting pupil's progress. Letter

grades, acceptable/unacceptable, complete/incomplete are all appropriate ways to grade homework.

4. Teachers may assign homework on a nightly or weekly basis.

5. Parents should be prepared to assist the teacher in evaluating their child's performance. Verifying the completion of an activity may be required of parents for a child to receive credit.

6. Teachers will provide parents with a written statement of their homework system at the

beginning of the school year.

7. Approximate times for homework nightly at each grade level should be:

K -1 0 - 15 minutes

2 - 3 15 - 30 minutes 4 - 6 30 - 60 minutes

Student Work Make-Up Policy For Absences

1. It is the student's responsibility to make-up work missed due to absences. When requesting homework,

to be picked up after school, please call in by 10:00 a.m. 2. Make-up work is encouraged and is to be determined by the individual teacher.

3. Not all educational activities can be duplicated: therefore, excessive absences may result in a grade

reduction.

4. Students will be given at least the time to make up work that is equivalent to the number of excused

absences. Example: two days excused absences, two days for make-up work.

5. Unexcused absences result in loss of grade/credit for work assigned those days.

Homework Guidelines For Parents

1. PROVIDE A STUDY AREA - A regular study area, relatively free of distractions, with good lighting, proper

seating, and with adequate materials will help. 2. PROVIDE A SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD - Although schedules do not always permit, try to establish a

regular study time when homework is to be completed every day.

3. THINK POSITIVELY - Encourage (counsel) your child to understand the value of homework, assist

willingly as necessary, but keep in mind that homework is ultimately your child's responsibility.

4. SUPERVISE HOMEWORK - Check that homework has been completed neatly and thoroughly. Make sure your child has enough time, understands directions, and works carefully. Obtain the teacher's schedule

of tests and special assignments.

5. HELP THE HOMEWORK HABIT - If your child has excessive homework or has no homework, contact

his/her teacher to examine the reasons

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LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

The Miramonte Library Media Center (LMC) is open daily. Students are allowed open access to the LMC

before and after school. During school hours students may use the LMC, with a pass, whenever needed.

Students should have a purpose for being in the library media center and a quiet atmosphere should prevail

in order not to disturb others who are working. Students losing or damaging books or materials will be charged replacement fees.

The LMC is designed to teach students to locate and use this vast amount of information. The library media

teacher works with the classroom teachers in planning and teaching specific units of study. Students are

taught specific information skills within these units of study. With the additional teacher, students can be

grouped for instruction in a variety of ways. With a decrease in the student-teacher ratio, learning will increase.

Parent volunteers are an important part of the Library Media Center program. In order to maintain an

efficient facility, an organized parent volunteer group is needed. Parents are encouraged and welcome to

contact the library if they would like to volunteer.

The goal of the Miramonte LMC is to empower students to access information and be lifelong learners.

CATEGORICAL PROGRAMS

CUSD CATEGORICAL FUNDING PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

“Children Are Our Most Precious Resource”

On an annual basis Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) submits the Application for Funding Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs commonly called the Con Ap. The application is submitted in two (2) parts: Part I, which contains program and demographic information, is submitted by June 1 each year; and Part II, which contains the budget information and additional program data, is submitted by January 31 each year. The categorical programs included in the application are Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIA/LEP), Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIA/SCE), Title I, Part A – (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged Improving, Title I, Part C – Migrant Education, Title II, Part A – Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals, and Title III – Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students. Essentially, these funds are designed to assist students in mastering state standards.

Clovis Unified Schools are committed to establishing a true partnership with all facets of the Clovis Learning Community. CUSD values feedback and input. Parents continue to make positive differences in the lives of the children we all support. We know from research that participation in your child’s education will not only bring success to your child but other children in the school. Our parents truly make a difference in the lives of Clovis Kids!

CUSD is proud and pleased to offer a variety of parent involvement opportunities that improve our overall program. Depending on the type of categorical funding a site may receive, district or school parent councils and committees are required under certain requirements and guidelines. Such advisory committees in the CUSD include:

School Site Council (SSC) English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) District Advisory Committee (DAC) and School Advisory Committee (SAC) District Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) District Migrant Education Parent Advisory Committee (DMEPAC) District Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee (IPAC) School and District level School Assessment Review Team (SART) Intercultural and Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC)

We encourage all parents and guardians to become involved with their child’s education, at the classroom level, the school-wide level as well as the district level. Each school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) describes the school’s basic educational program and the categorical supplementary programs/services that are designed to support student achievement of each and every student. Parental involvement is a necessary and vital part of developing the SPSA a well as our overall program. At the district level parent committees provide input into each site’s SPSA and to the District’s Local Education Agency Plan (LEAP). If you would like additional information on any of the District Parent Council or Committee, please call your child’s school. The Principa l, Learning Director, or Guidance Instructional Specialist (GIS) would be happy to assist you or go: to http://www.cusd.com/specialprojects. These two school committees meet on a quarterly basis. The committees are comprised of administration, staff and parents. Students are also involved at the intermediate and secondary level.

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Listed below are several parent committees that assist with categorical programs and funding. For more

information, please call your school or go to: http://www.cusd.com/specialprojects.

School Site Council (SSC): All schools receiving categorical funds are required to form a SSC. The SSC is

composed of parents, students at the secondary level and school personnel and is responsible for developing,

implementing and evaluating the Single Plan for Student Achievement programs. Members serve for two years

and are elected by their peers.

District Advisory Committee (DAC)/School Advisory Committee (SAC): If a district uses Economic Impact Aid (EIA) funds for

State Compensatory Education programs, as Clovis does, it is required to have both a SAC) and a DAC. The SAC and DAC is an advisory committee for the purpose of advising schools and district regarding compensatory education programs. The SSC has approved to designate our SSC pursuant to California Education Code (EC) Section 52852 to function as the School Advisory Committee.

English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC): All schools enrolling 21 or more English Learners are

required to form an ELAC. The ELAC is composed of parents and school personnel. The ELAC provides input and makes recommendations to the principal, staff and SSC regarding services for English Learners as well as

conducts an annual survey. Members serve for two years.

District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC): Whenever there are 51 or more EL students in the district, there shall be

a functioning District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). It is important that each school site ELAC elect a DELAC representative and arrange to have that representative attend every DELAC meeting. Currently the DELAC bylaws require each DELAC representative to be 1) a parent/guardian of an EL or former EL (i.e., a reclassified fluent English proficient student) currently enrolled at the site he/she represents, and 2) elected to serve as the DELAC representative by the site ELAC.

The following is an overview of the categorical funding and programs in CUSD. These funds are further

discussed and outlined in each school’s SPSA and at the committee meetings.

Rationale

General District funds provide support for the District’s base/core curriculum program. Some children have special character istics, not reflective of the general school population, that affect their success in the base/core programs. Some come from economically disadvantaged homes; some are educationally disadvantaged or lack English language proficiency because they have a primary language other than English. Children, such as those described above, require supplemental services and materials not generally provided through the base/core curriculum program. Children’s needs are identified and supplemental services and materials are planned and targeted to meet their special needs. Categorical funds are to be used to provide the financial support to meet these special needs.

Philosophy

All CUSD schools offer students with special needs the same kinds of high quality learning opportunities and access to the core curriculum in all curricular areas. Categorical funds are designed to support additional assistance to help students succeed in the regular classroom program (base/core curriculum) and address any learning gaps. The focus is on the effective utilization of supplementary materials, personnel, and staff development. Staff development activities are used to improve instructional practices and strategies to increase the ability of teachers and other staff to challenge and assist all students to reach their fullest potential.

Categorical Program Descriptions

1. After School Safety and Education Funds (ASES) - This state funded and administered program provides three year grant

funding to establish or expand after school programs that provide students with academic support and intervention, enrichment opportunities and supportive services to help the students meet state and local standards in core content areas. The purpose of the ASES program is to create additional educational and recreational opportunities for students within the learning community while providing a safe environment for students. The goals of this program are to: 1) improve academic achievement, and 2) provide enrichment opportunities that reinforce and complement the academic program.

3. Economic Impact Aide (EIA) - A state-funded program to provide supplementary services to meet the needs of English Learners,

students not meeting proficiency on the state tests, and socio-economically disadvantaged students. 4. Title I, Part A (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged) - A federal-funded program to provide high-quality

opportunities for students in high-poverty schools to meet district and state content and performance standards. 5. Title I, Part C (Migrant Education Program) - A federal-funded program focused on providing services for migratory students and

their families. Regular: $98,307, Summer: $21,523. 6. Title I, Part D: Local Delinquent Programs: – approximately $44,835.

A funded program that serve students who are neglected, delinquent, or at-risk; including programs involving collaboration with locally operated correctional facilities.

7. Title II, Part A (Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals) - A federal-funded program focused

on teacher and principal training and recruitment programs.

8. Title III (Language Instruction for English learners(ELs) and Immigrants) - A federal-funded program focused on assisting school

districts in teaching English to limited English proficient students (English learners) and Immigrants and helping these students meet the same challenging State standards required of all other students.

9. Title VII (Indian Education Formula Grant) - A federal-funded program focused on helping Native American/Alaskan Native

students meet the same challenging State standards required of all other students.

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The goal of the CUSD staff is to create and maintain the best educational environment possible. This

can be accomplished with your support and input. If you have any

questions, concerns, or would like to become more involved in the educational process at your school, please contact your school

principal. Your school can assist you in learning more about

categorical programs. You may want to become involved in your

school’s School Site Council (SSC), English Learner Advisory

Committee (ELAC) and/or attend the Annual Title I Parent Meeting.

During the fall each school will send additional Information about these activities. At the district level, we encourage you to become

involved with our DELAC. We encourage and look forward to your

involvement in the programs we offer our learning community.

If you have any questions, please call your child’s school or the CUSD Supplemental Services @ 327-9086, additional information may be found @ http://www.cusd.com/specialprojects.

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SECTION IV

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM

Interscholastic Program Goals

Miramonte provides an interscholastic athletic program in which our teams compete with other elementary

schools in the district. The goals are the following:

1. To develop the personal qualities of discipline, commitment, and sportsmanship associated with

being a member of a team. 2. To teach and develop proficiency in the skills associated with each sport.

3. To develop the idea that excellence in performance comes through hard work, dedication, personal

effort and the desire to be the best that we can be.

The following sports are available to the students at Miramonte:

SEASON SPORT GRADE LEVEL

Fall Football 5-6

Fall Girls Volleyball 5-6

Fall Cross-Country 4-5-6

Winter Basketball 5-6

Winter Wrestling 4-5-6

Spring Baseball 5-6

Spring Softball 5-6

Spring Track 4-5-6

Spring Boys Volleyball 5-6

Spring Boys/Girls Golf 5-6

Spring Boys/Girls Paddle

Tennis

5-6

The teams practice three afternoons a week after school from 2:55-3:55 p.m. with the Varsity games

scheduled to be played on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. The Jr. Varsity games usually start before varsity games. A game schedule will be sent home at the beginning of each season. (Notification will be sent home if any

schedule changes.)

All students in the grades indicated are eligible to try out for teams. The California Education Code requires

that all students such as cheerleaders, and team managers, who accompany the team to sporting events

must have adequate insurance covering the medical expenses of accidental injuries. This may be verified

through a family policy or purchased through the school. Information will be sent home on the first day of

school. •NO PRACTICE ALLOWED ON EARLY RELEASE /STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS

Policy On Conflicting School Activities

Student participation in activities is recognized to be an integral part of the total educational program. Occasionally a conflict in schedules may arise. In such cases, the following policy shall apply:

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT:

1. To inform the teacher(s) involved of any conflict as soon as possible. 2. To be fully aware of his/her obligation to all groups involved.

3. If a student needs assistance in making a decision as to which activity to participate in, he/she should

request that the teacher(s) involved meet with him/her in an attempt to jointly rectify the problem.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEACHER:

1. Teachers shall make their schedule of activities known to the students involved as soon as possible. A

schedule of players and practice times will be provided to the office personnel. 2. Involvement in activities shall be encouraged.

3. Teachers shall make the students fully aware of their obligations to themselves and the other students

involved.

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Student Code of Ethics/Academic Eligibility

In order to participate in a co-curricular activity, all participants must agree to abide

by the essential elements of co-curricular participation.

The Insurance Verification Form, Emergency Information sheets, and this Code of

Ethics must be completed before a student may participate. As a co-curricular participant I will:

a. Display positive character and practice the Pillars of Character b. Will abide by school and district rules and policies

- Dress code - No profanity - No bullying / no fighting

- No drugs, tobacco, alcohol (controlled substances) - No weapons or dangerous items - No hate motivated behavior (racial, ethnic, religious, etc.)

- No disrespect or defiance of an adult in authority - No disruptive behavior / vandalism

c. Concentrate on academic success. Will maintain a grade point average at or above 2.0.

d. Display good sportsmanship at all events and contests. Poor display of behavior will result in loss of participation temporarily or permanently. “Mustangs win with class and lose with dignity.”

e. Will care for uniforms and equipment. Parents will be financially responsible for

damage or loss of equipment. Participation in co-curricular events will be suspended until obligation is cleared.

- Will follow the Care of Uniforms directions when cleaning uniforms.

ACADEMIC PROBATION / INELIGIBILITY:

ACADEMIC PROBATION is any student who falls below a Grade Point Average of 2.0,

will be required to attend Lunch Hour Homework Club each day. Missing of Homework Club results in non-participation status, and may not attend practice or games for one full week.

At the Quarter Report Card, if the student is still below 2.0, they are ACADEMICALLY INELIGIBLE until the next Progress Report (five weeks).

Participants are required to provide their co-curricular teacher/coach their Student Eligibility Form at the beginning of each season.

Participant and Parent/Guardian must sign this form and return to the co-

curricular instructor. I have read and understand the criteria for eligibility:

Student Parent / Guardian Date

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Spectator Code of Conduct

1. Spectators are an important part of athletic events, and parents are encouraged to support the teams.

They should reflect high standards of support and good sportsmanship at all times.

2. Spectators should at all times respect officials, coaches, participants and extend all courtesies to them as

guests in the community.

3. Enthusiastic and wholesome cheering is encouraged. Booing, foot stomping, disrespectful remarks

and/or "put down" cheers/yells are unacceptable.

4. Most bells and noisemakers are allowed for outdoor events where they do not interfere with an official's

whistle, but none are allowed for indoor events.

5. As adult behavior affects student behavior, spectators should encourage all people to observe the

Miramonte Code of Ethics. Those who do not respond should be reported to the proper school authorities

immediately.

6. For student safety and supervision concerns athletes/cheerleaders need to stay with their teams at away games and return to the school with the team. A written note must be provided to the coach on the

day of each game for any exception.

Practice Schedule

No practice on early release/staff development.

Practice will run from 2:55-3:55 p.m.

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SECTION V

HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Reporting Pupil Progress

Open communication between the home and the school is essential to the progress and the development of our students and the effective operation of the school. In addition to personal contacts between parents and

school personnel, written communications are encouraged.

Report Cards

Report cards are sent home following the end of each quarter. Conferences are scheduled with all parents at the end of the first report card period. Kindergarten sends out three report cards per year instead of four.

PROGRESS REPORTS

SENT HOME

QUARTER

ENDS

REPORT CARDS SENT HOME

1st Quarter – September 22 October 20 Distributed @ Parent/Teacher

Conference on October 27

2nd Quarter- December 1 January 19 January 26

3rd Quarter –March 2 April 6 April 13

4th Quarter –May 11 June 8 June 8

Progress Reports

Student’s grade 1-6 will receive a progress report during the fifth week of the quarter. Kindergarten progress

reports will be done periodically to coincide with their report card schedule.

Miramonte Website

Please check out the website at http://miramonte.cusd.com/. All the teachers can be reached by e-mail.

Orange Sheet

An updated activity and information sheet is sent home with every student on Friday of each week. Please

take the time to read this weekly bulletin for activity updates.

School Lunch Menu

The school lunch menu for the month is sent home monthly. The price is $2.25 for a full meal=$11.25 per

week and milk will be 40 cents. Breakfast = $1.00 a day = $5.00 per week. (Lunch and breakfast =$16.25 weekly.)

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SECTION VI

AUXILIARY SERVICES

Miramonte has a team of professionals to provide specialized assistance and support to parents, teachers,

and students. It is comprised of the following:

School Nurse

The nurse is at Miramonte one day per week. She provides health counseling to students, parents, and

teachers. She also coordinates the school programs to meet the special health needs of the students. As

mandated by State law, vision and hearing screening are done by the school nurse. The nurse conducts

teacher in-service sessions and classroom demonstrations on pertinent health topics upon teacher requests.

A Health Assistant will be at Miramonte five days a week.

School Psychologist

The psychologist is available two days per week to work with students, parents, and teachers, providing

testing and psychological information beyond the scope of the classroom teacher. All psychological testing

requires written permission from the parent/guardian.

Speech & Language Specialist

The speech & language specialists work with children who are in special need of remedial and developmental

instruction in language proficiency, primarily speaking and hearing. In addition, the specialist serves in an

advisory capacity to teachers in the area of language development.

State Preschool

The Clovis Unified School District has a State Preschool located on the Miramonte campus. The preschool is

offered three hours per day, five days a week. A qualified teacher/director provides the children with an opportunity to experience active learning in a stimulating, nurturing environment. The preschool is available

for 4-year old children of income eligible families. For more information, please contact the Child

Development Department-Preschool at 327-7485.

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Resource Specialist Program-RSP

The Resource Specialist Program is designed to meet the educational needs of children certified as having specific learning disabilities. These children are of average intelligence, but they have specific learning

problems which prevent them from performing at the expected academic level.

Children with suspected learning difficulties are referred, with parent permission, for testing. Results of the

screening are presented at a meeting of the School Study Team (S.S.T), consisting of the principal, school

psychologist, speech and language specialist, the resource specialist, the nurse, as well as the parents and the classroom teacher of the student referred.

Student Study Team

The purpose of the SST is to develop strategies to help the student that is showing difficulty in the classroom. Either the teacher or the parent may initiate a meeting after observing a child having difficulty in a specific

area.

The team discusses the strengths and concerns for the child and develops strategies and modifications for

both the parents and teacher to use.

In some cases, further evaluation is necessary and will be initiated by our School Psychologist and the

Resource Specialist Teacher.

After the initial meeting, there will be a follow-up held approximately four weeks later. If at that time progress

is being shown, we will continue with the plan or develop a new one. Monitoring will continue until it is decided by the team that it is no longer needed.

Student Attendance Review Board

The purpose of the S.A.R.B. is to divert students with school attendance or school behavioral problems from

the juvenile justice system by providing guidance and coordinated community services to meet their special needs.

The goal of the S.A.R.B. is to guarantee students with truancy or school behavioral problems a S.A.R.B.

hearing and review and establish that all available school and community resources have been exhausted

before the student is referred to juvenile court.

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Clovis Support and Intervention Program(C.S.I)

The Clovis Support and Intervention program (CSI) is designed to meet the needs of at risk students at Miramonte. A core team of faculty members determine how CSI can most effectively meet the needs of the

students. Throughout the school year "success groups" are provided to assist students to have a place to

come and share common concerns.

It is a goal of the Governing Board that the schools of the Clovis Unified School District promote caring

atmospheres which provide structured, organized, positive interventions designed to assist pupils troubled by physical, emotional, social, legal, sexual, medical, familial, or chemical use problems. It is recognized that a

caring atmosphere is prevention instituted by nurturing successful interpersonal relationships and promoting

skills in decision making and problem solving, while providing for pupils' academic growth.

The Board understands a pupil may become harmfully involved with drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other self-destructive behaviors in spite of all the school's prevention actions. At this juncture, the school must assist

the pupil in seeking supportive and rehabilitative services, and will monitor the educational program of the

pupil when treatment becomes necessary outside the school setting. To this the following Student Assistance

Program procedures are in place:

1. Pupils will be encouraged to seek assistance to determine if personal problems are causing unsatisfactory academic or co-curricular performance. If performance problems are corrected, no

further action will be taken.

2. It is the intent of the Student Assistance Program to work cooperatively with parents and guardians

to resolve pupil problems. Parents and guardians will be contacted as soon as possible when

appropriate. 3. All records and discussions of personal problems will be handled in a confidential manner. These

records will be kept at the designated counseling resource, and will not become a part of the pupil's

cumulative file.

4. The program provides for preliminary assessment of pupil's problems and referral, if appropriate.

Costs for diagnostic and treatment services outside the school are the responsibility of parents or

guardians,

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SECTION VII

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

S.A.R.T. /School Assessment Review Team

S.A.R.T. is a committee of interested parents which meets one day a month to study and evaluate the various

components that comprise our total school program, and suggest ways of improving those components.

Meeting times to be announced at a later time.

Parent Club

The Miramonte Parent Club is an active organization open to all parents. Every parent is encouraged to join

and support the school and its functions. A close feeling of partnership prevails between the school and its

families which relates directly to the enthusiasm and accomplishments of the Miramonte children. The Parent

Club, with its many activities, is an integral part of the total school program. Parents and staff are

encouraged to attend.

Parent Volunteer Program

Parent volunteers are welcomed and considered necessary partners in education. Parents may assist in the

classroom, on the playground, in the library, in the cafeteria, or at special events. For more information,

contact any Parent Club board member, the school library media teacher, or your child's classroom teacher. All volunteers must check into the office and obtain a C.U.S.D. I.D. badge. Every prospective volunteer must

complete a volunteer application each year to be approved by the office. See Board Policies 9212.

Categorical Parent Groups

The School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee meet to review categorical programs and

budgets throughout the year. Please refer to the "Categorical Programs" section of this booklet for more information.

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SECTION VIII

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Chorus-Vocal Music Program

The Miramonte School Chorus is a group vocal music experience open to students in 5th and 6th grade. The

chorus director conducts auditions for appropriate placement. The group will perform at school and district

functions throughout the school year. Chorus practice sessions are conducted during the school day. Students are required to attend all functions.

Instrumental Music Program

The school provides instrumental music instruction for both beginning and advanced students. The school

band/orchestra is open to students in the fifth and sixth grade. The advanced and beginning bands perform at several school and district functions. Students are required to attend all functions.

Gifted And Talented Education (G.A.T.E.)

The G.A.T.E. Program is an enrichment program which involves students in grades 4-6. Students are certified as "Gifted" on the basis of criteria involving standardized achievement test scores, group and

performance in the classroom. Certification is made by consensus of the site G.A.T.E. Review Committee

which is composed of the classroom teacher, the principal, the school G.A.T.E. coordinator and/or the school

psychologist. The committee considers the test and performance information and the extent to which the

program will meet the needs of the child. Involvement in G.A.T.E. will require completion of designated

competence and participation in specific activities.

Exceptionally Capable Learner (E.C.L.)

A program for the Exceptionally Capable Learner (ECL), is offered for second and third grade students.

Students are screened based on state test scores. The group meets after school and participates in a variety of activities which go above and beyond that which is taught in the classroom.

Student Council

The students at Miramonte learn the fundamentals of a representative democracy through their involvement

in student council. Student Council members are elected by their peers to serve for one term of office.

Drama Club

Miramonte students who have an interest in dramatics may audition for school drama play. School play is

scheduled for the fall/winter. All students are encouraged to audition.

Hmong & Folklorico Dance

Students can participate in dance by joining the Hmong or Folklorico dance groups. Auditions are usually in

the fall semester. The dance groups will perform at various rallies and assemblies during the year.

Science Olympiad

Students in grades 3-6 are encouraged to participate in Science Olympiad. Once on the team, students are

required to attend all the after school practices and will take part in the Fresno County Science Olympiad competition in the spring.

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Pep and Cheer

The Miramonte Pep and Cheer program was established to focus on two primary purposes. First, the

members of the Spirit Teams are to provide positive leadership for the student body in developing school spirit

and pride at all athletic and student activities. Secondly, the teams are to provide the members with an outlet for developing personal poise, physical strength, stamina, coordination and showmanship.

The Miramonte Pep/Cheer Squad is open to 5th and 6th grade girls. Some dance and tumbling experience is

desirable. All students involved with the Spirit Teams must meet academic and behavior requirements to be

eligible, and complete a Code of Ethics.

Tryouts for Pep and Cheer are held in late spring of each school year. Practice for all Spirit Teams begins in

mid-summer. Try-outs for competition squads will take place midyear.

Oral Interpretation Team

The oral interpretation team is composed of students in grades 1 - 6. This activity is for students who have

an interest in dramatic interpretive speaking. Students may audition for either individual or group speaking

parts. The team participates yearly in the C.U.S.D. Spring Festival of Oral Interpretation.

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SECTION IX

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

Miramonte provides a wide variety of ways in which we recognize students and foster school pride, raise

morale and build self-esteem among students. Rewards are varied and range from district recognition to

classroom awards by the teacher.

Awards assemblies are held to give recognition to students involved in the various activities at Miramonte.

Rallies are held to boost enthusiasm and school pride before home games. The staff and the community take

great pride in our activities and in all the ways in which positive reinforcement is given to students at

Miramonte. Classroom awards receptions are also part of the regular student recognition program.

Classroom teachers recognize students in their classrooms by spotlighting students on the bulletin board and by giving out individual classroom awards. At Miramonte Elementary School every opportunity to give

positive reinforcements are taken. The Miramonte staff and administration believe that rewarding for positive

behavior transfers to a positive and successful school experience.

Recognition is given in four main categories: academics, athletics, co-curricular activities and citizenship.

The awards encompass one or more of these four areas. The various awards in these categories are listed

with a brief explanation below:

Annual Award QUARTERLY AWARDS QUARTERLY AWARDS Block M (School Assembly) Math Award (Facts/ Whiz)

Superintendent Perfect scheduled by teacher.) (In Class Presentation) Attendance Principal’s Honor Roll

Physical Fitness High Honor Roll Honor Roll

Art Award (Grades K-2)

Math Award

Writers Award (Grades K-2) Character Counts Award

Mustang of the Month Award

Sparthenian Mustang

Quarterly Perfect Attendance Drawing

Honor Roll

Honor Roll is based on G.P.A. of academic subjects only. The subjects included are: math, reading,

language, science, social science, and spelling. Certificates will be given to all students achieving Principal's

Honor and High Honor will be recognized in quarterly assemblies. Honor students will be awarded quarterly within each classroom.

90 - 100% = A = 4 points Principal's Honor: 4.00 (All "A's")

80 - 89% = B = 3 points High Honor: 3.60 - 3.99

70 - 79% = C = 2 points Honor: 3.00 - 3.59 60 - 69% = D = 1 points

0 - 59% = F = 0 points

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Block "M" Award

THE BLOCK "M" award reflects a broad base of participation, achievement and service. In order to earn the

Block "M", a student must accrue points in the following three categories: Mind, Body, Spirit. The Block

"M" award can be earned by 4th-6th graders on a yearly basis. The Block “M” sheets will be sent home with

every 4-6 grade student in September. Students are encouraged to map out a plan for achieving this award.

Sparthenian Award

Sparthenian Mustang Award will be named quarterly by teachers. Recognition is given for outstanding effort

and achievement in academics, citizenship or co-curricular involvement each quarter. Students will be rewarded at quarter assemblies for exemplifying the Sparthenian concept, "Be The Best You Can Be" in

mind, body and spirit.

Mustang Award

Mustang of the Month will be named quarterly by the teacher. Recognition is given to a student that is

showing strong progress in academics, involvement, personal character.

Math Facts Awards

Math Facts awards will be given in class. Set Up With Grade Level Yearly Plan; Set a Goal; All

Assessments Are 4 Minutes

1st Grade 60+ (1 Award)

60- (1 Award)

2nd Grade 100+ (1 Award) 100- (1 Award)

<No Mixed Award>

3rd Grade Mixed 100(+ and -) (1 Award)

100 Multiplication (1 Award) 4-6th Grade All Assessments are 3 minutes

4th Grade 100 Multiplication (1 Award)

100 Division (1 Award)

5th Grade 100 Multiplication (1 Award) 100 Division (1 Award)

6th Grade Mixed Facts - 4 Operations (1 Award)

4-6 Grades ONLY - Math Whiz In 2 Minutes Must complete the grade level requirements in 2 minutes with 100% mastery. Math

Whiz will be given on stage during academic awards.

(Example: 6th=Mixed Facts 4 operations in 2 minutes.)

Writers Hall of Fame

Top writing sample from each class will be honored quarterly. All writings posted will be recognized with a school certificate.

Artists of the Month – Primary Grades

Outstanding work of art from each class will be honored quarterly. All art projects posted will be recognized

with a school certificate.

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Poster/Essay Contests

Essay and poster contests are held periodically. They are sponsored by Miramonte, the District Office, and outside organizations.

P. E. Awards

Superintendent's awards are given to those students who reach the 85th percentile on Clovis district

standards in “healthy fitness zone” in all areas, and with 85% percentile in distance running and pull-ups.

Co-Curricular Participation Program

Students that participate in co-curricular activities will be recognized each sport season during Sports

Awards.

Perfect Attendance

At the end-of-year certificates will be provided to those students with perfect in-class attendance (with no

tardies) for the year. Names of those earning perfect attendance will be entered in a drawing for two bicycles

donated by the Kiwanis Club.

Character Counts Award

2 students per class will be selected based on their actions and positive character. In order to eligible to

receive the Character award, the student must have earned the grade level quarterly reward activity.

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SECTION X

PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

Office Hours

The office will be open from 7:30A.M. until 4:30 P.M. for your convenience. Please feel free to call or stop by

during these times to allow us to assist you.

CHECKS

Checks written for campus catering need to be payable to: Clovis Unified School District. All returned checks

by the bank for insufficient funds will be assessed a charge of $25.00 per check. Every year, the school

will not be accepting personal checks after April 30th.

After School Pick-Up

Parents are encouraged to arrive as close to 2:45 p.m. as possible to pick up their children. Students who

are picked up by parents must wait in front of the cafeteria by the main office. This area is to be used by all

students waiting for their parents. Students waiting inside the office must be signed out by a parent after 3:00pm.

After 3:00 p.m. in the interest of safety and accountability, students will not be allowed to wait for

parents/guardians in any other area. A teacher may request that a student remain after school for

additional tutoring or other reasons. This will be with parent knowledge and permission.

Visitation Procedures

Visitors are welcome to Miramonte. However, it is the request of the Miramonte staff that all visitors report to

the office and pick up an Identification badge before visiting any classroom. This will enable the educational

program for your child to run smoothly without interruption.

Students may not be removed from the school directly from the classroom. The students must be called to the office where he/she is signed out by the adult who is on the student release authorization list.

Attendance Procedure

One major factor in a child’s success in school is regular attendance. Each time a child is absent from school

he/she misses instructional experiences that cannot be duplicated. It is therefore very important that your child attend school every day unless he/she has a medical excuse because of illness or a doctor’s

appointment.

As you know, schools receive money from the state based on daily student attendance. In the past, if a

student was absent, the school would receive funding if the child had an excused absence (i.e., illness, medical appointment, funeral for family member).

For the 2013-2014 school year, a new law (SB727) goes into effect which changes how schools receive

funding for attendance. School funding is now based on actual attendance of students and funding will

no longer be given for excused absences. The new law is intended to increase student attendance as well

as reduce record keeping for schools.

For both educational and financial reasons, we need your help in making sure your child has good

attendance. There are times, however, when it is necessary for a student to miss school. For example, we do

not recommend that a child come to school if he/she is ill or could spread his/her illness to others. We need

your help in minimizing all other absences.

Therefore, CUSD makes a distinction between “excused” and “unexcused” absences under the Learning Time Policy. The CUSD Learning Time Policy specifies the following reasons for excused absences:

Absences due to Illness-with Dr. Note Absences due to medical appointments related to physical needs -with

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Dr. Note

Absences due to deaths in the immediate family.

*Please refer to Board Policy Section (Board Policy: Learning Time) for more information.

PLEASE NOTE THAT EXCUSE NOTES FROM PARENTS ARE STILL REQUIRED. UNDER THE NEW LAW,

SCHOOLS MUST CONTINUE TO TRACK ALL ABSENCES AND REPORT THEM TO THE STATE.

1. When a student is absent from school, the parent/guardian may phone the school with the information listed below. IF A NOTE IS SENT YOU DO NOT NEED TO CALL THE SCHOOL.

a. Parent/guardian's name.

b. Student's name.

c. Reason for absence.

d. Estimated date of return, and whether assignments are needed. Please contact the office

by 10:00 a.m. to request homework for that afternoon.

Failure to make prior arrangements for make-up work for unexcused absences may result in a failing grade

on all missed assignments. Please use Independent Study Contracts for planned absences.

Tardies

Students who arrive late to school must report to the office for an admit slip. Students who are habitually

late may be referred to the Child Welfare and Attendance Office, as they are missing valuable class time. Promptness is necessary to maximize learning for all children. Habitual tardies will result in Student

Attendance Review Board (S.A.R.B.) referrals and possible on site discipline.

Students who are tardy will make-up class time during recess time.

Independent Study Contracts

Absences for any reason other than the four specified above are counted as “unexcused.” From time to time,

it may be necessary for your child to be absent for other reasons than the above the school recommends the

implementation of an independent study contract for the length of time he/she will be gone. Arrangements

must be made in advance with the classroom teacher to ensure appropriate planning for the student. Failure

to make prior arrangements for make-up work for unexcused absences may result in a failing grade on all missed assignments. Please understand that any student going on Independent Study is not eligible for the

Perfect Attendance Award. Be aware: a child can be counted as present if he/she is in school for a

portion of a day.

Truancies

If a teacher or other school personnel suspect a student's non-attendance to be a truancy, the student

involved will be referred to the principal. Truancies will result in a parent conference with appropriate

discipline. School Attendance Review Board referrals will be made when necessary or an equivalent amount

of work detail.

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Field Trips, Off-Campus Permits

Field trips are designed to support the educational curriculum. Field trips are for the students only and siblings will not be allowed to go on these trips. Chaperones may ride the school bus. Chaperones are often

needed for field trips. The number of interested parents often exceeds the space available. Chaperone names

will be drawn randomly by a member of the administrative staff. This method will provide equal opportunity

for all interested parties.

Off-campus permits are issued in the office. Permits will be issued only by consent of the parent/guardian of the student. Off-campus permits will be issued for the following reasons:

1. Illness, verified by the school nurse or office personnel. At no time is a student to leave and go home ill

without first clearing it through the nurse and the office for official off-campus dismissal.

2. Appointment with the doctor or dentist. 3. Illness and/or death in the family, or funeral attendance when verified by the parent/guardian.

4. Special permission when obtained in advance from the principal.

Students who are leaving campus with an off-campus permit must sign out with a parent/guardian in

the office.

Insurance-Student Accident

It is the policy of the district that each student have some form of accident insurance in order to participate in

athletics. If students are not covered by their parents' policies, coverage may be purchased through the

district plan. Enrollment applications are available in the office.

Arrival and Dismissal

Supervision is provided only during the school day. Students should not arrive at school before 7:30 A.M.

All students should go home directly at the end of the school day, unless they are involved in an after school

activity, or as approved by the teacher and parent. The school day begins at 8:00 A.M. and ends at

2:45P.M. The office will close at 4:30 P.M.

Parents who wish to have a student excused early should come to the office, and the child will be called from

the classroom. Parents are asked to call the office or send a note to the office authorizing the student

to leave early. It is required that the students be picked up in the office. Parent or guardian must sign

them out.

Only those students who are involved in regular after school activities supervised by members of our staff may remain after school. Students must have permission slips on file in order to participate. All students must

report to the playground, not pod area, upon arrival to school. Students must line up after all free play

(before school, recess and lunch) on the blacktop area for teacher pick-up.

Student Interest

Miramonte is a community center. The proper use of this campus is encouraged during proper hours to not

interrupt the various after school programs. Students on campus after these hours will be brought to the

office and parents called. Scooters, skateboards and roller blades are not allowed at Miramonte.

Emergencies

In an emergency situation, the school will attempt to notify the parent or legal guardian. This is why it is

critical to fill out the emergency cards online on Parent Connect at the beginning of each year. It is also

important to update the Parent Connect online if you change your phone number, residence or place of employment. Failure to do so may delay the office in their attempts to contact you.

Fire Drills and Earthquake Drills

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Fire drills and earthquake drills are scheduled regularly and are conducted as a safety precautionary

measure.

Breakfast/Lunch Program

The breakfast program is available each morning beginning at 7:30 A.M. The cost is $1.00. Students will not

be allowed to miss class time for breakfast. PLEASE BE PROMPT. Do not go to the playground before getting

breakfast.

Hot lunches, which include milk, are available to students in grades 1-6. The cost is $2.25. Milk will cost 40

cents. Lunch cards are now used with the computer program. Students should purchase lunch credit by

paying the cafeteria before school or during morning recess. It is effective to pay for the week or month. A

letter will be sent home with your child three days before he/she runs out of money in their account. If students damage the computer card, they will be responsible for replacement. There are no means to loan

money.

The cafeteria will accept cash or checks. NO CREDIT will be extended by cafeteria staff. If a student does

not have the necessary means for lunch, student will be required to make parent contact and have necessary

items brought to school. Please remember that checks returned for insufficient funds; you will be charged $25.00 per check.

*Due to the growing number of students with food allergies, students are not allowed to share or

trade food and snacks during recess and/or lunch. Please avoid sending food containing

peanuts/nuts to school with your student.

Rainy Day Procedures

Before School: All children will report to the cafeteria when they arrive at school. The staff members on duty

will supervise the children in the cafeteria. Students will then be released to their teachers who will escort

them to their classrooms.

Messages to Students and Balloons

Messages will be given students only when there is an emergency in the family and the student must be

informed. Routine informational items will not be handled through the school office or by the school

staff. Balloon bouquets may not be delivered to the classroom. They will remain in office until the end of

school.

Telephone Use

Office telephones may be used by students only in cases of emergency.

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Withdrawal from School

Parents wishing to withdraw a student from school must check with the school office. This can only be accomplished by the parent/guardian either in person or on the telephone.

Textbooks

Textbooks will be issued by the teachers. Students are responsible for the care of each text assigned to them.

Texts that are lost or stolen and books that show excessive wear and/or damage are charged to the pupil and parent. Teachers will require book covers on all hard cover textbooks. Teachers will check periodically

on textbooks, their ownership and condition.

Lost And Found

The school has a lost and found area located in the cafeteria. Children who have misplaced personal clothing

and other valuable items should check that area there first before contacting the office. Coats, sweaters, and

other wearing apparel should have the student's name on the label in ink. Items not claimed will be given to

a charitable organization at the end each semester. Books, binders, and other school materials found should

be turned into the library.

Nuisance Items

Students should not bring seeds, candy or gum to school. These items are not allowed on school grounds or

buses because they get onto chairs, the ground, desks, and tables. These items will be confiscated.

Cameras, transistor radios, record players, tape recorders, water pistols, matches, fireworks, and other toys

(video games, baseball cards, stickers) are considered "nuisance items" and should not be brought to school.

All items will be confiscated.

Students are NOT to bring playground equipment to school.

Orange Pride Day

Friday is school color day. All students and staff are encouraged to wear their school shirts to stimulate

school spirit and unity. "T"- Shirts will be on display in the office. We want Miramonte pride to be sky high

and hope that all students support Orange Pride Day. Shirts will be on sale. Shirt costs are anticipated at:

$12.00 for Youth Size

$15.00 for Adult Size

Prices may change……………..

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SECTION XI

NURSING SERVICES

School Nurse – School Health Services Assistant

A School Health Services Assistant will be in the health office 5 days a week.

When necessary HSA will contact parents/guardians regarding illness and

injuries that occur during the school day. All HSAs are CPR/First Aid

certified.

Credentialed School Nurses are on campus for the following:

Mandated vision and hearing tests.

Complete special education and 504 health assessments.

Ensure immunizations are compliant with CA state law.

Provide health education resources for school staff, students and

parents/guardians.

Maintain student health records.

Contact parents/guardians regarding health problems and/or excessive

absences.

Communicate with health care providers regarding health issues and

impact on education (within HIPPA regulations).

Develop health/safety plans for students with high risk medical

diagnosis.

First Aid, Illness, Injuries

If a student is injured or ill at school he/she will receive every

care and consideration.

Parent/guardian will be contacted for serious injury or illness.

School nurse is available to consult with parents/guardians

regarding health problems upon request.

After extended illness or injury parent/guardian should follow

up with school nurse for any needed care or accommodation.

Injuries and illnesses occurring at home should be cared for at

home.

Upon student’s return to school parents are to

provide documentation from health care providers

indicating any limitations or special

considerations/equipment necessary to the

student’s continued care at school.

Reasons to keep students home: Temperature 100.0F or

greater within 24 hours Illness affecting child’s

ability to learn Vomiting/Diarrhea Starting antibiotics within

24 hours Sore throat, especially with headache and/or

upset stomach (these are symptoms of strep throat).

RETURN TO

SCHOOL

If a student is sent home with fever, they may not return the

next day. Student may not

return until the following criteria are met:

Symptom free for 24 hours. This includes fever vomiting,

diarrhea, cough and rash.

Free from fever for 24 hours without use of fever reducing

medication such as Tylenol or

Motrin.

Student should complete 24 hours of antibiotic treatment

prior to returning to school (if treated with antibiotics).

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LICE

Clovis Unified School District operates on NO LICE guidelines.

Students will be sent home if evidence of live lice is found.

Students may not return until treatment has been completed and hair/scalp

are free from live lice.

Students must check with health office and be cleared to return.

Class checks are no longer part of district guidelines.

MEDICATIONS ALL medications (even over the counter medications including Tylenol, Advil, cough drops and eye drops) must be

checked in through the Health Office.

CA Education Code Section 49423 requires that any medications

to be taken at school must be presented with:

o A written statement from the physician detailing the name

of medication, amount, method and time medication is to

be taken.

o A written statement from the parent/guardian indicating

their desire for the school to assist the pupil in the matters

set forth in the physician’s statement.

o Medication must be clearly labeled and sent to school in

the original container from the pharmacy.

The Medication at school form is available from the school or on

the district web site under Departments – Nursing – Medication at

School form.

The Health office does not keep medication for general student

use.

First Grade Physical California State Law requires that all children entering first grade have a Child Health and Disability (CHDP) physical examination within 18 months of beginning first grade. It is necessary to provide the health office with proof of this physical.

Child Protective Services It is important parents understand that all school personnel are “Mandated Reporters” of child abuse. Should a staff member have even the slightest suspicion that a child has been abused, they must report it to Child Protective Services (CPS).

Physical Education

Excuse

If a child is to be excused from P.E. for more than a 3

day period, a written note

from a doctor is required.

This note should include a diagnosis and specific

date for returning to PE as well as any limitations

that might apply.

Crutches, wheelchairs

and other devices require a doctor’s prescription indicating directions for

use and the student has been educated to use the

device.

EMERGENCY

CONTACT

In case of an emergency

parents/guardians will be contacted.

It is very important that

the Health Office have updated contact information.

If there is a change in contact information please contact the

health office to ensure the correct information is on your

student’s health information

card. (Changing information on

Parent Connect does not alert

or inform the health office.)

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SECTION XII

STUDENT CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR

As you know, there is a great deal of concern throughout our nation regarding discipline in the schools. Both

educators and parents share this concern. We are fortunate in CUSD to have a school board that shares this

concern and has adopted policies which stipulate their belief that fair, consistent discipline is essential if an

appropriate learning environment is to be maintained for the children.

Conflict Resolution

Part of a student emotional and maturational development is learning how to interact with peers in a positive

and productive manner. It goes without saying that conflicts and disagreements do occur. It is imperative

that the school staff and parents address and reinforce with the students how to resolve disagreements in a

productive manner.

1. Apologize to others when accidents occur this is a common courtesy that eases tension.

2. Speak to others in a respectable manner, not yelling, insulting, or using profane language. 3. Don't "Step-Up" to a fight. If you are challenged, or verbally abused by another student, Step Away from

that situation before a serious conflict results. (Fighting is a suspendable offense and will not be

tolerated at Miramonte.)

4. Seek adult assistance if a problem develops. Almost all situations can be worked through without conflict

or students having to be disciplined.

SUSPENDABLE OFFENSES: VIOLATION OF CODE #48900

*See Appendix for expanded information.

•Fighting/resorting to violence to solve a dispute will not be tolerated and may result in suspension for 1-5

days. Loss of recess privileges and/or detention will accompany any suspension.

Other suspendable offenses: •Verbal abuse of any staff member is unacceptable

•Profanity is inappropriate at any time

•Possession of a sharp dangerous item that may be used as a weapon

•Possession of firecrackers, etc.

•Possession of tobacco or alcohol

•Hate motivated behavior •Sexual harassment

•Gang related behavior

Bicycles

1. Bicycles are not to be ridden in the school parking lot or on the school grounds at any time. 2. Students riding bicycles to school must wear helmets and will park them at the bicycle racks as soon as

they arrive at school.

3. Hiking will not be permitted.

4. Students will not go into the bicycle parking area during the day.

5. Locks must be used to secure the bicycle to the rack.

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Student Acts Up which affects teacher teaching and student learning.

Teacher makes a Start-Up Request Miramonte Classroom Behavior

Intervention

Flow Chart

Student Continues Misbehavior

Teacher assigns REFOCUS

Student Completes REFOCUS form

Student Returns with Completed Form

Teacher acknowledges response and files REFOCUS form in Blue

folder.

Student Corrects Behavior

Teacher assigns lunch detention and moves REFOCUS form

to Yellow folder.

* Teacher notes on REFOCUS form.

Yes No

Done

Done

No Yes

Student Corrects Behavior

Teacher assigns after school detention and

moves REFOCUS form to Red folder.

* Teacher makes parent contact and again notes

on REFOCUS form.

Yes

Student Corrects Behavior

No

Done

Teacher Refers Student to the

Office.

* With Completed REFOCUS forms. Administrative Action:

Parent Meeting, Consequence

Student Serves Detention

Lunch/After School

Done

New Day

* Teacher files REFOCUS form.

No

Yes

Other Information

3 Lunch detentions in one

week = teacher conversation

with parent and document

4 AS detentions in one

month = referral to office

by teacher

First referral to the office=

Consequence and parent

contact by administration

Additional referrals=

Team conference to develop

a behavioral contract

Continued Behavior=

Intervention options include

Student Study Team (SST)

Meetings, suspension, and

placement review.

Incomplete Homework &

Classwork = PR Point, first

recess detention, lunch

Work Completion Center,

and after school detention.

Time out to another classroom.

Teacher contacts parent.

No

Reassign or refer to office

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Rollerblades and Skate Boards

It is against district policy for rollerblades and skate boards to be ridden on campus.

Equipment

1. Only school equipment may be used at school.

2. Children should be careful on the bars. 3. Children should kick the balls in the areas away from the buildings.

4. Equipment left on the playground shall be turned in to the office.

5. Skate boards and/or roller skates are not allowed at Miramonte School. Under no circumstances

should these be brought to school.

6. Go down the slide feet first.

7. Go down the slide one at a time and wait until the bottom of the slide is clear before the next student goes down.

8. Tennis balls and softballs are not allowed during the primary recesses. Upper graders may use them to

practice during baseball season only.

9. Jump ropes are to be used properly and on the blacktop area only.

10. Hard baseballs are allowed only during supervised practices with the team.

School and Playground Regulations

1. Use all playground equipment only for its intended purposes.

2. Bars are for pull-ups only. No twirling-No hanging by knees.

3. Bathrooms are to be used in an orderly manner. Students should line up at the designated line and go in 2-3 at a time.

4. All play will be in designated areas. OFF LIMITS ARE:

a. grass area by the office

b. front lawn

c. kindergarten area

d. between classroom wings e. bicycle area

f. amphitheater area

g. western baseball diamonds and fields unless supervised

h. other areas as designated by the administration

5. All playing (throwing balls, etc.) will stop when the bell rings or any other signal is given by the yard duty teacher.

6. Students shall WALK on the concrete/paved areas.

7. Students will stay out of bushes, and flower beds.

8. No fighting or swearing will be tolerated.

9. No students will enter a room without a teacher present.

10. Chewing gum is not allowed. 11. No games which involve undue physical contact will be tolerated at recesses.

12. No toys, electronic devices, or sports equipment from home unless authorized by a faculty member.

13. Any activity that is deemed to be unsafe for any student may be stopped at the discretion of the

teacher/monitor on yard duty.

14. Students will line up on the blacktop by class for morning arrival, recesses, and lunch pick up by teacher. No students will be allowed in the amphitheater during these times.

15. Do not throw dirt or play in the dirt and on rainy days stay out of the mud puddles.

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Cafeteria Conduct

Parents can drop off lunch or money in the main office. The student will be called out of class to collect their

items. Due to health and safety reasons, parents are discouraged from joining their students for lunch in

our cafeteria.

1. Each teacher shall walk his/her class to the line. Students are to stay in line until seated.

2. Students wishing to eat in the cafeteria must have courteous and proper behavior. Good table manners should be stressed and is required.

3. Throwing of food, trays, utensils or other items is dangerous and will lead to disciplinary action by the

cafeteria supervisor and/or the principal.

4 Students may talk quietly in line and at the tables to the persons next to them only. Scuffling or putting

hands on other students is not permitted. 5. The tables and floor must be clean before students are dismissed. Students will raise hands and be

dismissed by the supervisor.

6. All paper, food, trays, etc. will be picked up before a group will be dismissed.

7. Trading food items will not be permitted.

8. The cafeteria supervisors are in complete charge of the cafeteria during the lunch period.

9. No food may be taken outside the cafeteria during lunch period.

RULES FOR HOME TO SCHOOL AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

FOR SCHOOL AND CHARTER BUS USE

RULES FOR HOME TO SCHOOL AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

FOR SCHOOL AND CHARTER BUS USE

The following bus passenger guidelines are presented in order that each student who rides the bus will arrive

safely, on time, and in the proper frame of mind to learn.

For the 2013-2014 school year, home to school transportation is provided at no charge for students that attend

Clovis schools and reside in the transportable zone as defined below.

Transportable Zones

Grades K-6 residing 1 mile or more from school site Grades 7-12 residing 2 1/2 miles or more from school site The distance is measured by the most direct route from the school property to the student's home.

A. Requirements For Riding A School Bus

1. Arrive at your bus stop five minutes before the scheduled leave time.

2. Wait for your bus in a safe place – Well off the road.

3. Wait until the bus is completely stopped, enter your bus in an orderly manner and take your seat immediately.

4. Be courteous to your school bus driver and fellow passengers.

5. All students shall board or exit the school bus only at the students’ authorized bus stop.

“Authorized” bus stop is defined as the bus stop closest to the student’s residence. Exceptions

to this regulation will be permitted only on a daily basis when the student has a written statement

bearing the parent’s signature, and signed by a school administrator. The written statement shall be forwarded to the bus driver. (The Administrator’s signature shall include the administrative title, the time and date signed. If there are any questions, administration should contact the parents.)

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B. Posted Bus Rules of Conduct

ALL SCHOOL AND CUSD REGULATIONS

APPLY WHILE ON OR NEAR A SCHOOL BUS!

1. Fighting (physical contact)***, fighting (verbal altercation)**, threatening behavior and/or

harassment***, of any kind is prohibited.

2. Weapons, smoking, laser pens, drugs, or alcohol is forbidden on or near a school bus.***

3. Cross the street in front of the bus and only under the supervision of your bus driver.***

4. Follow the instructions of your bus driver at all times.** 5. Students are to remain seated and facing the front while the bus is in motion. **

6. Keep your arms and head inside the bus at all times.**

7. Profanity, indecent language, or obscene gestures is prohibited.**

8. Any property defaced or destroyed on the school bus will be paid for by the student and/or

parent/guardian.

9. Eating, drinking, and chewing gum are prohibited. 10. Spitting or throwing objects on the bus or out the window is prohibited.

11. Loud or boisterous noises, singing or whistling will not be permitted.

12. Glass objects, inflated balloons, cleats, radios, tape recorders, roller blades, skateboards will not

be permitted.

13. Animals or insects (dead or alive) are not allowed on the bus.

Failure to comply with these rules will result in the following:

***Zero Rolerance-10 day suspension from bus **Level One-5 day suspension from bus

*Level Two-2 day suspension from bus

C. California law governing school buses and school pupil activity buses (SPAB) "Holds the driver

responsible for the orderly conduct of pupils while aboard the bus" (5CCR 14103). It also states "a

school bus or SPAB bus shall not be put into motion until all passengers are seated. All passengers

must remain seated while the bus is in motion." (13CCR 1217). This means that students cannot use

the restroom facilities aboard a SPAB bus while the bus is in motion. Failure to abide by one or more of these rules shall result in the loss of bus riding privileges.

Each bus driver will be responsible for the bus and for all passengers at all times, except when students are under the sole jurisdiction of a faculty member at the activity or event that they are

attending.

D. Procedure for issuing a “Warning of Unsatisfactory Conduct on or Near a School Bus”.

At the drivers discretion, up to two warnings may be issued to a student before issuing a “Notice of

Unsatisfactory Conduct” referral. A driver may choose to issue a “Warning of Unsatisfactory Conduct” in

lieu of a “Notice of Unsatisfactory Conduct” referral. A maximum of two warnings may be issued per

student, per item as indicated on the warning report

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E. Bus Discipline Procedures

1. Violation of the posted rules and regulations shall result in the loss of bus riding

privileges. A student who rides the bus in the Clovis Unified School District is

disciplined in accordance with the statutes of the State of California and will be subject

to disciplinary actions for violation of any of the Posted rules of Conduct for CUSD, as outlined in District Policy.

2. Disciplinarians shall normally apply progressive discipline procedures when the driver issues

a “Notice of Unsatisfactory Conduct On or Near School Bus” referral as outlined:

(a) The first referral and second referral the school site administrator issues appropriate

discipline as outlined:

“Zero Tolerance” section = 10 day suspension from bus “Level One” section = 5 day suspension from bus

“Level Two” section = 2 day suspension from bus

(b) The third referral: suspension from all CUSD buses for the remainder of the school year.

3. In cases where the disciplinarian determines that the student behavior causes a danger to person

or property, the student shall be immediately suspended from ridership.

District Policy AR8301 mandates that all field trips “be supervised by certificated teachers of the District and

said teachers will accompany the students on the bus. The principal will determine the number of teachers

for such supervision. Adult chaperones should be provided for every eight to ten students. Only authorized chaperones and participating students are permitted transportation on field trips."

Changes in Rules and Policies

Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this parent/student

handbook, students and others who use this parent/student handbook should note that laws, rules, and

policies change from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in this

publication.

Visit the MIRAMONTE WEBSITE at http://www.clovisusd.k12.ca.us/miramonte/

District Handbook of Parent and Student Rights and Responsibilities is now available on our district website at www.clovisusd.k12ca.us (Copies will go home in the first day of school packets for your

information.)

SCHOOL PROGRAM AND/OR POLICIES MAY CHANGE OR BE ADDED DURING THE COURSE OF THE

SCHOOL YEAR.