Parent Student Handbook 2010-11 English

Monrovia Unified School District

Parent / Guardian Notification Handbook School Safety and Discipline (Rules and Regulations) 2010-2011

Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year! Classes begin Monday, August 30, 2010. All school offices will be open beginning Aug.18, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school. 

Canyon Early Learning Center 1000 South Canyon Boulevard Monrovia, CA 91016 Suzanne Heck, Principal (626) 471-2001

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Clifton Middle School 226 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Traci Gholar, Principal (626) 471-2600

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Bradoaks Elementary School 930 East Lemon Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Valerie Bires, Principal (626) 471-2100

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Santa Fe Middle School 148 West Duarte Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Ron Letourneau, Principal (626) 471-2700

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Mayflower Elementary School 210 North Mayflower Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Kirk McGinnis, Principal (626) 471-2200

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Monrovia High School 845 West Colorado Boulevard Monrovia, CA 91016 Darvin Jackson, Principal (626) 471-2800

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Monroe Elementary School 402 West Colorado Boulevard Monrovia, CA 91016 Cindy Lathrop, Principal (626) 471-2300

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Canyon Oaks High School 930 Royal Oaks Drive Monrovia, CA 91016 Flint Fertig, Principal (626) 471-3000

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Plymouth Elementary School 1300 Boley Street Monrovia, CA 91016 Michael Hoon, Principal (626) 471-2400

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Mountain Park School 950 South Mountain Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Flint Fertig, Principal (626) 471-3014

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Wild Rose Elementary School 232 Jasmine Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Stacy Ayers, Principal (626) 471-2500

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Monrovia Community Adult School 920 South Mountain Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Flint Fertig, Director (626) 471-3035

About our schools:

 12 prestigious Golden Bell Awards for model programs and services o Campus safety program o Canyon Early Learning Center Pre-K Program o Responsive classroom program o MHS Video-Tech Program o AVID College-Bound Program o Monrovia Reads Program o Pro-Active Tutoring program (P.A.T.) o College Bound Culture o Village After-School Program o Outdoor Education o Nutrition Program o Monrovia Elementary Olympic (MEO) Games  Six California Distinguished Schools o Bradoaks Elementary o Wild Rose Elementary o Mayflower Elementary o Clifton Middle School o Monroe Elementary o Santa Fe Middle School  Five schools with API scores exceeding the 800 state target o Bradoaks Elementary o Wild Rose Elementary o Mayflower Elementary o Clifton Middle School o Plymouth Elementary  MUSD Nutrition Program honored as the top in the state for 2010

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Monrovia Unified School District Student/Parent Handbook 2010-2011 District Office 325 East Huntington Drive Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 471-2000 www.monroviaschools.net Board of Education Clare Chesley Ed Gililland Chris Rich Bryan Wong Alex Zucco District Office Dr. Linda Wagner Superintendent Dr. Debby Collins Associate Superintendent Mrs. Linda Dempsey Chief Business Officer Business Services Our Mission The Monrovia Unified School District is committed to devoting its energy, resources, and support to provide, through quality staff & quality service:

Academically rigorous educational programs which foster the maximum development of each

student’s:  desire, skill, & confidence to learn;  academic potential and success;  vocational, a vocational, and technological interests, talents, and skills;  social, civic, and cultural understanding and participation; and  sense of accomplishment, self-responsibility, and self-worth within. A challenging, supportive, safe, orderly, & positive learning environment, by working actively & cooperatively as students, staff, parents, & community.

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Table of Contents Directory of Schools ..................................................................................................i District Awards and Accomplishments ......................................................................i District Office & Mission Statement .........................................................................ii Parent Conference Days ............................................................................................1 Student Safety on the Internet ....................................................................................1 Transportation ...........................................................................................................2 School Lunch and Breakfast Programs .....................................................................2 Emergency Information .............................................................................................2 Attendance and Absences...........................................................................................3 Attendance Options....................................................................................................4 Discipline – Suspension / Expulsion ..........................................................................5 Uniform Complaint Procedures.................................................................................7 Dress and Grooming Policy.......................................................................................9 Title IX Regulations ...................................................................................................10 Medication and Health Guide-Responsibilities for Parents......................................10 California Immunization Law for K-12 .....................................................................12 Chart of Immunization ...............................................................................................13 Parent/Student Rights & Responsibilities..................................................................14-24 Non-Discrimination Policy ........................................................................................15

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Ensuring Your Child’s Success Ensuring Child’sDays Success Parent Your Conference Parentconferences Conference Days Parent/teacher are an essential part of your

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Conferences youthat themight opportunity to teacher. the conference the place to express exchangeFinally, information about yourischild that might assistany the concerns you might regarding your child’s progress teacher. Finally, thehave conference is the place to express anyin school. concerns you might have regarding your child’s progress in school.

During the conferences, the teacher will provide information about child’s strengths, weaknesses, and social, physical, Duringyour the conferences, the teacher will provide information and emotional behaviors at school.

Use these conferences as a about your child’s strengths, weaknesses, and social, physical, way to get to know your child’s teacher, your child’s and emotional behaviors at school.

Use these conferences as a classroom, and to help childteacher, progress. way to get to know youryour child’s your child’s classroom, and to help your child progress.

Parent Conference Days are: Fall Parent Conference Parent Conference DaysDays are: Oct. 20 – 26 Spring Parent Conference Days March 16 - 22 Fall Parent Conference Days Oct. 20 – 26 Spring Parent Conference Days March 16 - 22

be added during the school year. days that may need to additional minimum or student-free be added during the school year.

Student Safety Student OnSafety the Internet By takingOn responsibility for your child’s online computer use, the Internet

you can greatly minimizefor potential risks.online Makecomputer it a familyuse, By taking responsibility your child’s rule to: greatly minimize potential risks. Make it a family you can rule to:  Never give out identifying information – home address, school name, telephone number – –inhome a chataddress, room or  Never give out and identifying information bulletin board. school name, and telephone number – in a chat room or bulletin board.  Get to know the services your child uses. If you don’t know how to on, getyour yourchild childuses. to show you.don’t Find out  Get to know thelog services If you what of log information it offers whether knowtypes how to on, get your childand to show you.there Findare out ways for parents to block objectionable material.there are what types of information it offers and whether ways for parents to block objectionable material.  Never allow a child to arrange a face-to-face meeting with another computer withouta face-to-face your permission.  Never allow a childuser to arrange meeting with another computer user without your permission.  Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent, threatening, or make you  Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are feel uncomfortable.

If you or your child receives a suggestive, obscene, belligerent, threatening, or make you message that is harassing, a sexual feel uncomfortable.

If youororofyour child nature, receivesora threatening, forward a copy of the message to your message that is harassing, or of a sexual nature, or provider. threatening, forward a copy of the message to your provider.  Remember that people online may not be who they seem.

Because you seeonline or even hear it would  Remember thatcan’t people may notthe beperson who they seem.be easy for someone misrepresent herself.

Because you can’ttosee or even hearhim theorperson it would be easy for someone to misrepresent him or herself.  Set reasonable rules and guidelines for computer use by children. rules Discuss rules and them use nearby the  your Set reasonable andthese guidelines for post computer computer as a reminder.

Remember to monitor your children. Discuss these rules and post them near the compliance rules. Remember to monitor computer aswith a reminder. compliance with rules.  Be sure to make this a family activity. Consider keeping computer a family room rather than the child’s  Bethesure to makeinthis a family activity.

Consider keeping bedroom. the computer in a family room rather than the child’s bedroom.

Tips to Ready You for Tips to Ready You for Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences 1 Be on time. Teachers are on a tight schedule so they can

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see every parent.

Be on time.

Teachers are on a tight schedule so they can see every parent.

Be prepared. Organize a list of questions you might want to Beask. prepared. Organize a list of questions you might want to ask.

Come to the conference with an open mind. Open communication facilitates solutions.

Come to the conference with an open mind. Open communication facilitates solutions.

Be willing to discuss your concerns.

Be willing to discuss your concerns.

Be open to suggestions of things you and your child can do home.

Be at open to suggestions of things you and your child can do at home.

If you don’t understand a teacher’s comment, ask for clarification.

If you don’t understand a teacher’s comment, ask for clarification.

Feel free to take notes. By working together, your child’s performance at school Feel free to take notes. will By improve. working together, your child’s performance at school will improve.

Deal with the facts. This is a good time to validate rumors by the asking theThis teacher whattoyou have heard.

Deal with facts. is a about good time validate rumors by asking the teacher about what you have heard.

Plan to meet again during the school year to discuss your child’s Plan to progress. meet again during the school year to discuss your child’s progress.

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Transportation Transportation Who Who Rides Rides the the Bus? Bus?

Meal Prices Meal Prices

Elementary Schools Elementary Schools Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

In the State of California, furnishing In the State of California, furnishing transportation to students is not transportation to students is not required of school districts. The required of school districts. The Governing Board of the Monrovia Governing Board of the Monrovia Unified School District recognizes Unified School District recognizes transportation of our students as a transportation of our students as a necessity, and therefore has adopted Board Policy 3541; which necessity, and therefore has adopted Board Policy 3541; which establishes the privilege of transportation for students who establishes the privilege of transportation for students who reside beyond the walking distances from the school of their reside beyond the walking distances from the school of their enrollment. Students shall be eligible for transportation service enrollment. Students shall be eligible for transportation service to and from school if the distance between their schoolto and from school if the distance between their schoolestablished bus stop and the school is beyond the minimum established bus stop and the school is beyond the minimum listed below: listed below: For elementary school students: For elementary school students:  Grades K-5: one and one-half miles  Grades K-5: one and one-half miles  For middle and high school students it is not  For middle and high school students it is not applicable (except for a small area for Santa Fe) applicable (except for a small area for Santa Fe) No home-to-school transportation is provided for middle No home-to-school transportation is provided for middle school or high school except for the satellite area of Santa Fe school or high school except for the satellite area of Santa Fe Middle School.

Middle School.

Secondary (Middle & High) Schools Secondary (Middle & High) Schools Breakfast $1.25 Breakfast $1.25 Lunch $2.25 Lunch $2.25 **You may prepay for your child’s meals at your school You may prepay for your child’s meals at your school cafeteria or online @ www.lunchprepay.com. cafeteria or online @ www.lunchprepay.com.

Eligible students may receive meals free or at a reduced price.

Eligible students may receive meals free or at a reduced price.

To see if you qualify, complete an Application for Free and To see if you qualify, complete an Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals and return it to your Reduced Price Meals and return it to your child’s school office or the district’s Food child’s school office or the district’s Food Service Office.

Service Office.

Applications will be available at the Food Applications will be available at the Food Service Office or on the first day of school in Service Office or on the first day of school in the school office. If you now receive food stamps, Aid to the school office. If you now receive food stamps, Aid to Families of Dependent Children (AFDC), Women Infants & Families of Dependent Children (AFDC), Women Infants & Children (WIC), or benefits from the Food Distribution Children (WIC), or benefits from the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), your child(ren) may Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), your child(ren) may automatically be approved for free meals. automatically be approved for free meals.

Riding on a bus, whether going to and from school, while Riding on a bus, whether going to and from school, while going to or coming from a field trip, or to a special event, going to or coming from a field trip, or to a special event, requires all participants to act in a responsible and safe requires all participants to act in a responsible and safe manner. We want our students to enjoy their ride and manner. We want our students to enjoy their ride and hopefully, take advantage of other forms of public hopefully, take advantage of other forms of public transportation later in life. So, observe the rules and transportation later in life. So, observe the rules and instructions of the bus driver. The busing rules are distributed instructions of the bus driver. The busing rules are distributed at each school prior to students riding the bus. at each school prior to students riding the bus.

In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or handicap. If you believe you’ve been origin, age, or handicap. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against, write the Secretary of Agriculture, discriminated against, write the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

Washington, D.C. 20250.

School School Lunch Lunch and and Breakfast Breakfast Programs Programs

Emergency Emergency Information Information

T he information you provide on the emergency forms is T he information you provide on the emergency forms is essential in helping the school staff to assist your child in the

MUSD participates in the National School Lunch and School MUSD participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The School Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast Programs. The School Breakfast and Lunch Program are offered at each of our schools throughout the Program are offered at each of our schools throughout the district. Free and Reduced-price Meals – EC §49510 et seq. district. Free and Reduced-price Meals – EC §49510 et seq.

essential in helping the school staff to assist your child in the event of an emergency. You may also include on the event of an emergency. You may also include on the emergency form your authorization to allow the school to emergency form your authorization to allow the school to release your child to someone else in the event you are not release your child to someone else in the event you are not available to pick him/her up from school. If you are going to available to pick him/her up from school. If you are going to be late to pick up your child, please contact the school office be late to pick up your child, please contact the school office to make necessary arrangements. to make necessary arrangements.

EC §48980(b): Requires the annual notification to advise the EC §48980(b): Requires the annual notification to advise the parent or guardian of the program of free and reduced-priced parent or guardian of the program of free and reduced-priced meals prescribed by EC §49510 et seq. meals prescribed by EC §49510 et seq.

EC §49520: Requires the school district to provide annual EC §49520: Requires the school district to provide annual notification of the availability of the program notification of the availability of the program to provide nutritious meals at school for to provide nutritious meals at school for pupils in receipt of public assistance. pupils in receipt of public assistance.

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Please complete all of your child’s Emergency Information Please complete all of your child’s Emergency Information Form and return it to the school as promptly as possible. If Form and return it to the school as promptly as possible. If any information or phone numbers change during the school any information or phone numbers change during the school year, please contact the school office with the new information year, please contact the school office with the new information as soon as possible. as soon as possible.

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Attendance Policies and Procedures Attendance Policies and Procedures

Absence from school, regardless of the reason, limits your child’s educational opportunities and can negatively affect his/her grades, academic achievement, promotion, graduation, self-esteem, and future employment.

Absence from school, regardless of the reason, limits your child’s educational opportunities and can negatively affect his/her grades, An excused absence is one for a valid reason, including illness, appointment, required academic achievement, promotion, graduation, self-esteem, andmedical future employment. court appearances, observance of a religious holiday/ceremony, employment conferences, and funeral of anabsence immediate family To emphasize the importance regular school An excused is one for amember. valid reason, including illness, medical of appointment, required attendance, students may be required to make up time for absences when the is notand court appearances, observance of a religious holiday/ceremony, employment absence conferences, excused if immediate it is not forfamily a justifiable reason.

Absences must be clearedof within three days (EC funeral oforan member.

To emphasize the importance regular school §48205). attendance, students may be required to make up time for absences when the absence is not

excused or if it is not for a justifiable reason. Absences must be cleared within three days (EC Monrovia §48205). Unified School District participates in the SART, SARB, and DA Mediation Process. Students who are habitually truant (as defined by California Education Code §48262) or excessively absent from school may be referred to the above-mentioned process.

School shall consider excused absences greaterinthan over a period two months asProcess. excessive (approximately 10 days per school Monrovia Unified School District participates the 20% SART, SARB, andof DA Mediation Students who are habitually truant (as year).

Often students who are referred to SART, SARB, or DA Mediation may only be excused from school by a physician or school defined by California Education Code §48262) or excessively absent from school may be referred to the above-mentioned process. personnel.

School shall consider excused absences greater than 20% over a period of two months as excessive (approximately 10 days per school

year). Often students who are referred to SART, SARB, or DA Mediation may only be excused from school by a physician or school Moreover, you should know that MUSD no longer receives state funding for students who have excused absences. The State is able to personnel. withhold funding from our district for all absences. If your child is well and can attend school, please encourage regular attendance.

Please schedule doctorknow and dentist’s appointments the instructional day. who have excused absences. The State is able to Moreover, you should that MUSD no longer outside receivesofstate funding for students

withhold funding from our district for all absences. If your child is well and can attend school, please encourage regular attendance.

Truancy is an absence valid excuse.

The City of Monrovia and the County Please schedule doctorwithout and dentist’s appointments outside of the instructional day. of Los Angeles have all enacted ordinances, which address school truancies. These ordinances make it unlawful for minors, who are subject to compulsory education laws, to be in any unsupervised without parent/guardian other adult, the of hours 8:30 am andall 1:30 pm. Minors may which be Truancy is an place, absence without valid excuse. or The Cityresponsible of Monrovia and between the County Los of Angeles have enacted ordinances, cited and fined. address school truancies. These ordinances make it unlawful for minors, who are subject to compulsory education laws, to be in any

unsupervised place, without parent/guardian or other responsible adult, between the hours of 8:30 am and 1:30 pm. Minors may be If youand know in advance that your child will be absent for 5 or more consecutive days, please contact the Office of your school no cited fined. fewer than three (3) days prior to the planned absence. We can provide an opportunity for your child to receive assignments and credit for work completed through an Independent Study Agreement.

If you know in advance that your child will be absent for 5 or more consecutive days, please contact the Office of your school no

fewer than three (3) days prior to the planned absence. We can provide an opportunity for your child to receive assignments and credit Excused Absences –through EC §46014 and §48205 for work completed an Independent Study Agreement.

EC §48980(a): At the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the governing board of each school district shall notify the parent or guardian of a §48205 minor pupil regarding the right or responsibility of the parent or guardian under Sections 46014 Excused Absences – EC §46014 and and 48205.

EC §48980(a): At the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the governing board of each school district shall notify the parent or guardian of a minor pupil regarding thetoright or responsibility of the parent or guardian EC §48980(j): Requires the annual notification advise the parent or guardian that no pupil mayunder haveSections his or her46014 and 48205. grade reduced or lose academic credit for any absence or absences excused under EC §48205, if missed assignments and tests that can reasonably be provided are satisfactorily completed a reasonable period time.

EC §48980(j): Requires the annual notification to advise the parent orwithin guardian that no pupil mayofhave hisRequires or her the full text of EC §48205 be included in the annual notification. grade reduced or lose academic credit for any absence or absences excused under EC §48205, if missed assignments

and tests that can reasonably be provided are satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of time. Requires the Pupils, the§48205 writtenbe consent of their guardians, may be excused from school in order to full textwith of EC included in theparents annualornotification. participate in religious exercises or to receive moral or religious instruction.

Pupils, with written consent of their parents or guardians, may beabsence excusedorfrom schoolifinmissed order to No pupil shall have his or herthe grade reduced or lose academic credit for any excused absences, participate in religious exercises or to receive moral or religious instruction. assignments and tests that can reasonably be provided are satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of time.

No pupil have his or herSection grade reduced lose academic credit for anyschool excused absence or absences, (a)shall Notwithstanding 48200, aorpupil shall be excused from when the absence is: if missed assignments(1) andDue teststothat reasonably hiscan or her illness. be provided are satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of time.

Due to quarantine under the adirection of abecounty or city (a) (2) Notwithstanding Section 48200, pupil shall excused fromhealth schoolofficer. when the absence is: (3) For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic services rendered.

(1) Due to his or her illness.

(4) For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of his or (2) Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer. her immediate family, so long as the absence is not more than one day if dental, the service is conducted in California and not more than three days if (3) For the purpose of having medical, optometric, or chiropractic services rendered. the service is conducted outside California.

(4) For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of his or her immediate family, so long as the absence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in California and not more than three days if

Monrovia Unified the School District service is conducted outside California.

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(5) For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided for by law.

(6) Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the pupil is the custodial parent.

(7) For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance in court, attendance at a funeral service, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his or her religion, attendance at religious retreats, attendance at an employment conference, or attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by a nonprofit organization when the pupil's absence is requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board.

(8) For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Section 12302 of the Elections Code.

A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit therefore. The teacher of the class from which a pupil is absent shall determine which tests and assignments shall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that the pupil missed during the absence.

For purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed four hours per semester.

Absences pursuant to this section are deemed to be absences in computing average daily attendance and shall not generate state apportionment payments.

"Immediate family," as used in this section, has the same meaning as that set forth in Section 45194, except that references therein to "employee" shall be deemed to be references to "pupil."

The Monrovia Unified School District currently provides comprehensive educational programs for school-age children enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 through 12. These programs are available on a limited basis through statutory attendance options to students who reside outside district boundaries. Additional attendance options as described below are available on a limited basis to pupils whose parents/guardians currently reside within the district’s attendance boundaries and to pupils who have established residency.

Applications for inter/intra district transfers are available at each school.

Residency – EC §48200 and §48204 A minor between the ages of 6 and 18 years is subject to compulsory education and, unless exempted, must enroll in school in the school district in which the residence of either the parent or legal guardian is located.

A pupil may alternatively comply with the residency requirements for school attendance in a school district, if he or she is any of the following: placed in a foster home or licensed children’s institution within the boundaries of the school district pursuant to a commitment of placement under the Welfare and Institutions Code; an emancipated pupil who resides within the boundaries of the school district; a pupil who lives in the home of a care-giving adult that is located within the boundaries of the school district; or a pupil residing in a state hospital located within the boundaries of the school district.

A school district may also deem a pupil as having complied with the residency requirements for school attendance in the school district if one or both the parents or legal guardians of the pupil are employed within the boundaries of the school district.

Local Attendance Options

CEC § 35160.5 INTRA-DISTRICT ATTENDANCE Residents of the school district may apply to other schools within the district for their child to attend on a space available basis; following Monrovia Unified School District Board Policy 5115. Information on each school within the district is provided on the district website. Transportation to any other school is the responsibility of the parent.

CEC §46600 INTER-DISTRICT ATTENDANCE The parent or legal guardian of a pupil may seek release from the school district of residence to attend a school in any other school district; following Monrovia Unified School District Board Policy 5118.2. The terms and conditions for release or acceptance are set by the resident and accepting districts. Upon request by a parent or guardian to enter into an agreement, the school district is encouraged to consider the child care needs of the pupil. If the transfer application is denied, the appeal process will be provided.

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SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION SUSPENSION ANDLAWS

Penal Code.

Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a complaining witness or a witness in a school disciplinary Penal Code.for the purpose of either preventing that pupil from proceeding (o) being Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil for whobeing is a a witness or retaliating against that complaining witness or a witness in a school disciplinary witness, or both. the purpose of to either pupil (p) proceeding Unlawfully for offered, arranged sell,preventing negotiated that to sell, or from sold being a witnessdrug or retaliating against that pupil for being a the prescription Soma. (q) witness, Engagedor in,both. or attempted to engage in, hazing. For purposes of (p) this Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold subdivision, "hazing" means a method of initiation prethe prescription initiation into a drug pupilSoma. organization or body, whether or not the (q) Engaged in, or to engage in, hazing.byFor of organization or attempted body is officially recognized an purposes educational this subdivision, a method of bodily initiation or preinstitution, which"hazing" is likelymeans to cause serious injury or initiation degradation into a pupilororganization or body, the personal disgrace resulting in whether physical or or not mental organization or body is officially recognized byFor an purposes educational harm to a former, current, or prospective pupil. of institution, which"hazing" is likelydoes to cause seriousathletic bodily events injury or this subdivision, not include personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental school-sanctioned events. to a in former, or prospective pupil. of (r) harm Engaged an actcurrent, of bullying, including, but For not purposes limited to, this subdivision, "hazing" does include athletic events or bullying committed by means of not an electronic act, as defined in school-sanctioned events. subdivisions (f) and (g) of Section 32261, directed specifically (r) toward Engageda pupil in anoract of bullying, including, but not limited to, school personnel. bullying committed means of or anexpelled electronicforact, as of defined in (s) A pupil shall not beby suspended any the acts subdivisions andsection, (g) of Section 32261, enumerated in(f)this unless that act directed is relatedspecifically to school toward aorpupil or school personnel. activity school attendance occurring within a school under (s) the A pupil shall notofbethesuspended or expelled any of the acts jurisdiction superintendent of thefor school district or enumerated this section, that act is related principal or in occurring withinunless any other school district.toAschool pupil activity school attendance within school under may be or suspended or expelledoccurring for acts that are aenumerated in the jurisdiction the superintendent of theorschool districtthat or this section andofrelated to school activity attendance principal within any occur at or anyoccurring time, including, butother not school limiteddistrict. to, anyAofpupil the may be suspended or expelled for acts that are enumerated in following: this andschool related to school activity or attendance that (1) section While on grounds. occur at anygoing time,toincluding, limited to, any of the (2) While or comingbut fromnot school. following: (3) During the lunch period whether on or off the campus.

(1) (4) While During,onorschool whilegrounds. going to or coming from, a school (2) While going to or coming from school. sponsored activity.

(3)pupil During the lunch period whetherinonSection or off the campus. (t) A who aids or abets, as defined 31 of the Penal (4) During, or while going toinfliction or coming from, ainjury school Code, the infliction or attempted of physical to sponsored activity. another person may be subject to suspension, but not expulsion, (t) pursuant A pupil who aids or abets, as defined the Penal to this section, except thatinaSection pupil 31 whoof has been Code, the by infliction or attempted infliction of physical injuryand to adjudged a juvenile court to have committed, as an aider another person mayofbephysical subject toviolence suspension, but not the expulsion, abettor, a crime in which victim pursuant to this section, except that abodily pupil injury who has suffered great bodily injury or serious shallbeen be adjudged by a juvenile court to have committed, as an aider and subject to discipline pursuant to subdivision (a). abettor, of physical which the (u) As used ain crime this section, "schoolviolence property"in includes, but victim is not suffered bodilyfiles injury serious bodily injury shall be limited to,great electronic andor databases. subject to discipline subdivision (a). (v) A superintendent of pursuant the schooltodistrict or principal may use his (u) or As her used discretion in this section, "schoolalternatives property" includes, but is not to provide to suspension or limited to, electronic expulsion, including,files butand notdatabases. limited to, counseling and an (v) anger A superintendent of program, the schoolfor district or principal use his management a pupil subject tomay discipline or herthis discretion under section. to provide alternatives to suspension or including, but not limited to, counseling and an (w) expulsion, It is the intent of the Legislature that alternatives to suspension anger management program, fora apupil pupilwho subject to discipline or expulsion be imposed against is truant, tardy, or under this absent section.from school activities. otherwise (w) It is the intent of the Legislature that alternatives to suspension or expulsion be imposed against a pupil who is truant, tardy, or Harassment EC §48900.2—Sexual otherwise absent from school activities.

In addition to the reasons specified in Section 48900, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the Harassment EC §48900.2—Sexual superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is In addition to the reasons specified in Section 48900, a pupil may be enrolled determines that the pupil has committed sexual harassment suspended school as defined infrom Section 212.5.or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed sexual harassment as defined in Section 212.5. www.monroviaschools.net (o)

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EC §48900—Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion

California Education Codes (EC) §48900 et seq.

A pupil shall not be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion, unless the superintendent or the of the school in EC §48900—Grounds for Suspension andprincipal Expulsion which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed A shall notpursuant be suspended school or for an pupil act as defined to any offrom subdivisions (a)recommended to (r), inclusive: expulsion, unless the superintendent principaltoofcause the school in (a) (1) Caused, attempted to cause,ororthe threatened physical whichinjury the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil hasorcommitted to another person; (2) Willfully used force violence an act upon as defined pursuant to any of subdivisions (a) to (r), inclusive: the person of another, except in self-defense. (a) Possessed, (1) Caused, sold, attempted to cause, orfurnished threatenedatofirearm, cause physical (b) or otherwise knife, injury to another person; (2) Willfully used force or violence explosive, or other dangerous object, unless, in the case of upon the person another, in self-defense. possession of anofobject of except this type, the pupil had obtained (b) Possessed, sold, ortootherwise furnished a firearm, knife, written permission possess the item from a certificated explosive, or other dangerous object,in unless, in the case of school employee, which is concurred by the principal or the possession object of this type, the pupil had obtained designee of of thean principal. written permission to used, possess theoritem from afurnished, certificated (c) Unlawfully possessed, sold, otherwise or school employee, which is of, concurred in by the principal or the been under the influence a controlled substance listed in designee the principal.with Section 11053) of Division 10 of Chapter 2of(commencing (c) the Unlawfully possessed, or otherwise furnished, or Health and Safety used, Code,sold, an alcoholic beverage, or an been underofthe of, a controlled substance listed in intoxicant anyinfluence kind.

Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053)toofsell Division 10 of (d) Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated a controlled the Health listed and Safety Code, 2an(commencing alcoholic beverage, or an substance in Chapter with Section intoxicant any kind.10 of the Health and Safety Code, an 11053) of ofDivision (d) alcoholic Unlawfullybeverage, offered, arranged, or negotiated sell a and controlled or an intoxicant of anyto kind, either substance listed orin otherwise Chapter 2furnished (commencing with Section sold, delivered, to a person another 11053) of Divisionor10material of the Health and Safetythe Code, an liquid, substance, and represented liquid, alcoholic beverage, or an of any kind, and either substance, or material as intoxicant a controlled substance, alcoholic sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to a person another beverage, or intoxicant. liquid, substance, or material represented the liquid, (e) Committed or attempted to commitand robbery or extortion. substance, or materialto as a controlled alcoholic (f) Caused or attempted cause damage tosubstance, school property or beverage, or intoxicant. private property. (e) Stolen Committed or attempted to commit robbery or private extortion. (g) or attempted to steal school property property. (f) Possessed Caused or or attempted to cause damage to school property (h) used tobacco, or products containing tobacco or private property. nicotine products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, (g) cigars, Stolen or attemptedcigars, to stealclove school property smokeless or private property. miniature cigarettes, tobacco, (h) Possessed used tobacco, or products tobacco or snuff, cheworpackets, and betel.

However,containing this section does not nicotine products, including,bybuta not prohibit use or possession pupillimited of histo,or cigarettes, her own cigars, miniature cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, prescription products. snuff, chew an packets, andactbetel.

However, this section does not (i) Committed obscene or engaged in habitual profanity or prohibit vulgarity.use or possession by a pupil of his or her own prescription products. (j) Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or (i) Committed an sell obscene or engaged inashabitual or negotiated to drugact paraphernalia, definedprofanity in Section vulgarity.of the Health and Safety Code.

11014.5 (j) Disrupted Unlawfullyschool possessed or unlawfully arranged, or (k) activities or otherwiseoffered, willfully defied the negotiated to sell drug paraphernalia, defined in Section valid authority of supervisors, teachers, as administrators, school 11014.5 of Health andpersonnel Safety Code. officials, orthe other school engaged in the performance (k) of Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the their duties. authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school (l) valid Knowingly received stolen school property or private property. officials, or an other school personnel the this performance (m) Possessed imitation firearm. engaged As usedin in section, of their duties. "imitation firearm" means a replica of a firearm that is so (l) Knowingly school property or private substantiallyreceived similarstolen in physical properties to anproperty. existing (m) firearm Possessed imitation firearm.person As used in this that section, as an to lead a reasonable to conclude the "imitation replica is a firearm" firearm. means a replica of a firearm that is so in tophysical to anas existing (n) substantially Committed or similar attempted commit properties a sexual assault defined firearm as 261, to lead a reasonable person to conclude thatCode the in Sections 266c, 286, 288, 288a, or 289 of the Penal replica is a firearm. or committed a sexual battery as defined in Section 243.4 of the (n) Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault as defined in Sections 266c, 286, 288, 288a, or 289 of the Penal Code Monrovia Unified261, School District or committed a sexual battery as defined in Section 243.4 of the Student/Parent Handbook 2010-2011

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For the purposes of this chapter, the conduct described in Section 212.5 must be considered by a reasonable person of the same gender as the victim to be sufficiently severe or pervasive to have a negative impact upon the individual's academic performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. This section shall not apply to pupils enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive.

protection of school district property, or the personal property of the person threatened or his or her immediate family.

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(a)

EC §48900.3—Hate Violence In addition to the reasons set forth in Sections 48900 and 48900.2, a pupil in any of grades 4 to 12, inclusive, may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of, hate violence, as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 233.

EC §48900.4—Harassment, Threats or Intimidation In addition to the grounds specified in Sections 48900 and 48900.2, a pupil enrolled in any of grades 4 to 12, inclusive, may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has intentionally engaged in harassment, threats, or intimidation, directed against school district personnel or pupils, that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to have the actual and reasonably expected effect of materially disrupting classwork, creating substantial disorder, and invading the rights of either school personnel or pupils by creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment.

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EC §48900.5—Limitations on Imposing Suspension Suspension shall be imposed only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct. However, a pupil, including an individual with exceptional needs, as defined in Section 56026, may be suspended for any of the reasons enumerated in Section 48900 upon a first offense, if the principal or superintendent of schools determines that the pupil violated subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of Section 48900 or that the pupil's presence causes a danger to persons or property or threatens to disrupt the instructional process.

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EC §48900.7—Terroristic Threats

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In addition to the reasons specified in Sections 48900, 48900.2, 48900.3, and 48900.4, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has made terroristic threats against school officials or school property, or both.

For the purposes of this section, "terroristic threat" shall include any statement, whether written or oral, by a person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will result in death, great bodily injury to another person, or property damage in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000), with the specific intent that the statement is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of actually carrying it out, which, on its face and under the circumstances in which it is made, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey to the person threatened, a gravity of purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby causes that person reasonably to be in sustained fear for his or her own safety or for his or her immediate family's safety, or for the

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Except as provided in subdivisions (c) and (e), the principal or the superintendent of schools shall recommend the expulsion of a pupil for any of the following acts committed at school or at a school activity off school grounds, unless the principal or superintendent finds that expulsion is inappropriate, due to the particular circumstance: (1) Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense.

(2) Possession of any knife or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the pupil.

(3) Unlawful possession of any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, except for the first offense for the possession of not more than one avoirdupois ounce of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis.

(4) Robbery or extortion.

(5) Assault or battery, as defined in Sections 240 and 242 of the Penal Code, upon any school employee.

Upon recommendation by the principal, superintendent of schools, or by a hearing officer or administrative panel appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48918, the governing board may order a pupil expelled upon finding that the pupil committed an act listed in subdivision (a) or in subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of Section 48900. A decision to expel shall be based on a finding of one or both of the following: (1) Other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct.

(2) Due to the nature of the act, the presence of the pupil causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the pupil or others.

The principal or superintendent of schools shall immediately suspend, pursuant to Section 48911, and shall recommend expulsion of a pupil that he or she determines has committed any of the following acts at school or at a school activity off school grounds: (1) Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm.

This subdivision does not apply to an act of possessing a firearm if the pupil had obtained prior written permission to possess the firearm from a certificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal. This subdivision applies to an act of possessing a firearm only if the possession is verified by an employee of a school district.

(2) Brandishing a knife at another person.

(3) Unlawfully selling a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code.

(4) Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900 or committing a sexual battery as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900.

(5) Possession of an explosive.

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shall refer that pupil to a program of study that meets all of the following conditions: (1) Is appropriately prepared to accommodate pupils who exhibit discipline problems.

(2) Is not provided at a comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or at any elementary school.

(3) Is not housed at the school site attended by the pupil at the time of suspension.

Upon recommendation by the principal, superintendent of schools, or by a hearing officer or administrative panel appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48918, the governing board may order a pupil expelled upon finding that the pupil, at school or at a school activity off of school grounds violated subdivision (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), or (m) of Section 48900, or Section 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4, and either of the following: (1) That other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct.

(2) That due to the nature of the violation, the presence of the pupil causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the pupil or others.

The governing board shall refer a pupil who has been expelled pursuant to subdivision (b) or (e) to a program of study which meets all of the conditions specified in subdivision (d).

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(h)

Notwithstanding this subdivision, with respect to a pupil expelled pursuant to subdivision (e), if the county superintendent of schools certifies that an alternative program of study is not available at a site away from a comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or an elementary school, and that the only option for placement is at another comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or another elementary school, the pupil may be referred to a program of study that is provided at a comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or at an elementary school.

As used in this section, "knife" means any dirk, dagger, or other weapon with a fixed, sharpened blade fitted primarily for stabbing, a weapon with a blade fitted primarily for stabbing, a weapon with a blade longer than 3½ inches, a folding knife with a blade that locks into place, or a razor with an unguarded blade.

As used in this section, the term "explosive" means "destructive device" as described in Section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

Monrovia Unified School District Uniform Complaint Procedures and Non-Discrimination Statement

5 CCR § 4622; BP 1312.3; CEC § 32289; CEC §35294.95 The Board of Education recognizes that the District has primary responsibility for ensuring that it complies with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations governing specified educational programs. The District shall follow uniform complaint procedures pursuant to State regulations when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability in any program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The District shall also follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or failure to comply with State or Federal law in adult basic education, consolidated categorical aid programs, vocational education, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, and special education programs. However, due process hearing procedures are not governed by uniform complaint procedures.

Compliance Officer - The Board designates the Superintendent and the administrators of Instructional Services, Personnel Services, Business Services, and Pupil Personnel Services as the District's compliance officers to receive and investigate complaints, maintain records of complaints and subsequent related actions, and insure District compliance with the law. District offices may be reached by call (626) 471-2000.

Notifications - The District shall annually notify in writing its students, employees, parents and/or guardians, school advisory committees, and other interested parties of these procedures and the persons responsible for processing complaints.

Civil Law Remedies – Nothing in this policy precludes a complainant from pursuing available civil law remedies outside of the District’s complaint procedures. For assistance you may contact the: Los Angeles County Office of Education Telephone: (562) 922-6111 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Telephone: (800) 399-4529 Community Legal Center Telephone: (626) 338-5505 Informal Resolution - All parties are encouraged to resolve concerns or complaints on an informal basis by directly contacting the employee or supervisor involved. If a complaint is not resolved at the informal level or if the complainant chooses to go directly to the formal procedure, a written complaint must be filed.

Filing of Complaint - A written complaint of alleged non-compliance with a Federal or State law, or regulation governing specified education programs, or unlawful discrimination must be filed with the school district's superintendent, who shall refer the complaint to the appropriate District compliance officer.

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Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination may be filed by a person who alleges that he/she personally suffered unlawful discrimination, or by a person who believes that an individual or any specific class of individuals has been subjected to unlawful discrimination. The complaint must be filed no later than six months from the date when the alleged discrimination took place or when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination. For good cause, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, may grant an extension of up to ninety (90) days upon written request of the complainant.

If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as illiteracy or other handicaps, District staff shall assist in filing the complaint. The school district compliance officer may attempt to mediate the problem where appropriate.

Investigation of Complaint - The assigned school district compliance officer shall initiate an investigation within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the complaint or within fifteen (15) working days of an unsuccessful mediation, unless a later date is agreed to by both parties. The investigation shall provide opportunity for the complainant and/or representative and the District representatives to present information relevant to the complaint. The school district shall complete an investigation of a complaint within sixty (60) days from receipt of the complaint. Although it is not required, the investigation may include an opportunity for the parties to the dispute to meet to discuss the complaint.

Written Decision - Within sixty (60) days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer shall prepare and send to the complainant a written report of the District's investigation and decision, including: 1. The findings and disposition of the complaint, including corrective actions, if any, 2. The rationale for the above disposition; 3. Notice of the complainant's right to appeal the decision to the California Department of Education within 15 days, and procedures to be followed for initiating such an appeal.

The report of the District's decision shall be written in English and in the language of the complainant whenever feasible or required by law.

Confidentiality and Individual Protections - The investigation of a discrimination complaint shall be conducted in a manner which protects, as much as possible and appropriate, the confidentiality of the parties and the facts.

The Board prohibits retaliation in any form for the filing of a complaint, the reporting of instances of discrimination or participation in complaint procedures. Such participation shall not in any way affect the status, grades, or work assignments of the complainant.

Referring Complaint Issues to Appropriate Agencies - In accordance with Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 4611, the following complaints shall be referred to the specified agencies for appropriate resolution and not subject to these complaint procedures unless these procedures are made applicable by separate interagency agreements: 1. Allegations of child abuse; 2. Health and safety complaints regarding a child development program; 3. Discrimination issues involving child nutrition programs or Title IX of the Educational amendments of 1972 (when no state law or regulations are at issue); 4. Employment discrimination complaints; 5. Allegations of fraud shall be referred to the responsible State or Federal Department Division Director and its legal office.

Appeals to the California Department of Education - A complainant who is dissatisfied with the District's decision may appeal in writing to the California State Department of Education within fifteen (15) days of receiving the District's decision. For good cause, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant an extension for filing appeals.

When appealing to the California Department of Education, the complainant must specify the reason(s) for appealing the District's decision and must include copies of the complaint and the District's decision.

Upon notification by the Superintendent of Public Instruction that the District decision has been appealed, the compliance officer shall forward the following to the Superintendent of Public Instruction: 1. The original complaint; 2. A copy of the District decision; 3. A summary of the nature and extent of the investigation conducted by the District, if not covered in the decision; 4. A report of any action taken to resolve the complaint; 5. A copy of this complaint procedure; and 6. Such other relevant information as the Superintendent of Public Instruction may require.

New CEC ยง32289 to authorize filing of Uniform Complaint for non-compliance with school safety planning requirements of Title IV of the NCLB (20 USC ยง7114(d) (7)). (Added by AB 2885, Ch. 272, Statutes of 2004).

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Dress and Grooming Policy (Board Policy 5132) Dress and Student dress guidelines exist for reasons of safety and decency. Clothing and the manner in which it is worn shall be sufficient to prevent distractions and disruptions to the educational process. Each school shall allow students to wear sun protective clothing, (Board Policy 5132) Grooming Policy including but not limited to approved hats/head gear, for outdoor use during the school day. In addition, the following guidelines shall

apply to all regular school activities: Student dress guidelines exist for reasons of safety and decency. Clothing and the manner in which it is worn shall be sufficient to prevent distractions and disruptions the administrators educational process.

Each school shallprohibitions allow students wearfootwear. sun protective clothing, 1. Shoes must be worn at all times.toSite may determine specific for to unsafe (For example, including but not limited to approved hats/head for outdoor during the school day. addition, the following guidelines shall flipflops, backless shoes, or sandals are not gear, acceptable at the use elementary or middle schoolInlevels.) apply to all regular school activities: 2. Clothing, jewelry and personal items (backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles etc.) shall be free of writing, pictures or 1. Shoes must be worn at allare times.

Sitevulgar, administrators determine specificwhich prohibitions for alcohol unsafe footwear. example, any other insignia which crude, profane ormay sexually suggestive, bear drug, or tobacco(For company flipflops, backless shoes, or sandals are not acceptable at the elementary or middle school levels.) advertising, promotions and likenesses, or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice.

2. andhead personal itemsshall (backpacks, fannyindoors, packs, gym bags,gear water bottles etc.) shall of writing, 3. Clothing, Hats, capsjewelry and other coverings not be worn and head worn outdoors must be be free school affiliatedpictures and/or or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company approved by school administration. advertising, promotions and likenesses, or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice.

4. Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times. See through or fishnet fabrics; halter tops; spaghetti straps; off 3. Hats, caps andstrapless other head coverings shall notmidriffs; be wornand indoors, and head gear worn outdoors must be school and/orare the shoulder, or low-cut tops; bare distracting, revealing, and/or inappropriately short affiliated skirts or shorts approved school administration. prohibited.byPants must fit and be worn near the waist and in a manner that conceals undergarments.

4. be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times.

See through fishnet fabrics; halter tops; spaghetti straps; off 5. Clothes Clothingshall (gloves, bandannas, shoes, shoestrings, wristbands, jewelry, etc.) andorthe manner in which it is worn shall not indicate the strapless or low-cut tops;gang/group bare midriffs; distracting, revealing, and/or inappropriately or shorts are anyshoulder, relationship to a formal/informal that and could be associated with causing harm to self on short and/orskirts off campus. prohibited.

Pants fit and be worn the waist andorinintimidate a manner that conceals Clothing shall notmust provoke others to actnear violently, incite others by fearundergarments. of violence.

5. shoes, shoestrings, etc.)inand the manner in which it iseducation. worn shall not indicate 6. Clothing Except as(gloves, directedbandannas, by administration, school gymwristbands, shorts may jewelry, not be worn classes other than physical any relationship to a formal/informal gang/group that could be associated with causing harm to self on and/or off campus. not provoke othersintoaact violently, or intimidate othersorbydisruptive fear of violence.

7. Clothing Hair shallshall be clean and groomed manner that isincite not deemed distracting by administration.

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Except directedmay by administration, school gym may not to beaccommodate worn in classes thanneeds physical education.

Coaches andasteachers impose more stringent dressshorts requirements theother special of certain sports and/or classes. No grade of a student participating in a physical education class shall be adversely affected if the student does not wear 7.

Hair shallphysical be cleaneducation and groomed in abecause mannerof that is not deemed distracting or disruptive by administration. standardized apparel circumstances beyond the student's control.

Coaches and teachers may impose more stringent dress requirements accommodate the special needs of certain sports and/or The principal, staff, students and parent/guardians at each school maytoestablish reasonable dress and grooming regulations for times classes.

No grade a student participating inor a physical education shall be adversely affected if the student does not wear when students areof engaged in extracurricular other special schoolclass activities. standardized physical education apparel because of circumstances beyond the student's control.

If a dress violation is observed, the principal or designee shall confer with the student. If it is determined that a violation exists, the The principal, students and the parent/guardians at each schoolprohibited may establish grooming regulations for times student shall bestaff, asked to remove clothing, jewelry, or other items.reasonable The itemsdress shall and be retained when students in extracurricular or other special activities. until the end ofare theengaged school day or another appropriate time. Atschool such time, the items shall be returned to the student and the student shall be directed not to wear, or return to school with the items in the future. If removal If dress violation observed, the principal designeetheshall conferorwith the student.

If it is alternate determined that a violation exists, the of athe clothing mayisprove embarrassing to theorstudent, principal designee may provide clothing student shall be asked to remove the clothing, jewelry, or other prohibited items.

The items shall be retained to be worn to complete the day; call parents to bring new appropriate clothing; or direct the student to return until end of the dayPrior or another appropriate time.

At such time, theparent/guardian items shall be returned the homethe to change theschool clothing. to sending a student home, the student’s shall be to notified. student and the student shall be directed not to wear, or return to school with the items in the future.

If removal Any student who repeatedly violates the dress code, or refuses to follow administrator direction regarding the of the code, clothing may to action. the student, the principal or designee may provide alternate clothing dress shall be prove subjectembarrassing to disciplinary to be worn to complete the day; call parents to bring new appropriate clothing; or direct the student to return home to change the clothing. Prior to sending a student home, the student’s parent/guardian shall be notified.

Any student who repeatedly violates the dress code, or refuses to follow administrator direction regarding the dress code, shall be subject to disciplinary action.

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Title IX Regulations – Education Amendments of 1972 The Monrovia Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for both sexes in all educational programs and activities, which it conducts and for employees and applicants for employment. Section 86.9 of the Title IX Rules and Regulations requires this notice.

Today, more and more people are re-examining the policies and practices of our society and our schools in terms of whether they provide equal opportunities. Deep-seated traditions in our culture have sometimes led to subtle, often unconscious sex-discrimination practices that limit opportunities for the development of an individual’s potential. Equality of opportunity for both sexes in all programs and practices is a fundamental goal of the Monrovia Unified School District. The Federal Regulations implementing Title IX Regulations of the Education Amendments of 1972 became effective on July 21, 1975. They require equality of opportunity in educational programs and employment practices in schools throughout the United States. For students, this means that educational programs and activities must be free from policies and practices, which discriminate on the basis of sex. For present and future employees, it means that all employment practices must be free from sex discrimination. Although Title IX Regulations cover employment, the basic purpose of this communication is to inform students and parents on how the regulations apply to the local school program. Schools will continually evaluate their practices in terms of equal opportunity. Programs and practices will be changed when necessary to bring them into compliance with Title IX Regulations.

The following are a few examples of how Title IX Regulations may affect local schools: • • • • • • • • • •

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All courses and activities (except sex education and certain contact sports) are open to either sex.

Classes, including physical education, are conducted on a co-educational basis.

Students are encouraged to pursue courses and vocations that interest them regardless of previous “male” or “female” associations.

All forms of sex stereotyping are avoided in communicating with students.

Courses and activities are being modified to accommodate interests of both sexes.

Students of either sex have equal access to equipment, facilities (other than lavatories and locker rooms), and all other resources.

Seating arrangements (classroom, eating areas, auditorium, bus) are not based on sex.

Equal opportunities for participation in interscholastic athletics are provided for both sexes.

Courses required of one sex are required of the other sex.

Honors, awards, and other forms of recognition are available to either sex on an equitable basis.

Parents, students, and employees are encouraged to assist schools in their efforts to eliminate sex discrimination from all educational programs.

For additional information and/or to make a complaint regarding Title IX Regulation procedures: 1.

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Contact the site administrator.

Contact Cheri Warren, Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Support Services

Medications and Health Guide Responsibilities for Parents Medication Regimen – EC §49480

Requires the school district to inform the parents or legal guardians of all pupils in the district of the following.

The parent or legal guardian of any pupil taking medication on a regular basis must inform the school nurse of the medication being taken, the current dosage, and the name of the supervising physician. With the consent of the parent or legal guardian, the school nurse may communicate with the physician and may counsel with the school personnel regarding the possible effects of the medication on the pupil.

Administration of Prescribed Medication for Pupils – EC §49423 and §49423.1 Any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, medication prescribed by a physician or surgeon, may be assisted by the school nurse or other designated school personnel or may carry and self-administer auto-injectible Monrovia Unified School District Student/Parent Handbook 2010-2011

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epinephrine or inhaled asthma medication if the school district receives a written statement of instructions from the physician detailing the method, amount and time schedules by which such medication is to be taken.

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Talk to your child’s doctor about making a medicine schedule so that your child does not have to take medicine while at school.

If your child is regularly taking medicine for an ongoing health problem, even if he or she only takes the medicine at home, give a written note to the school nurse or other designated school employee at the beginning of each school year.

You must list the medicine being taken, the current amount taken, and the name of the doctor who prescribed it (EC §49480).

If your child must take medicine while at school, give the school a written note from you and a written note from your child’s doctor or other health care provider. Provide new, updated notes at the beginning of each school year and whenever there is any change in the medicine, instructions, or doctor (EC §49423).

As parent or guardian, you must supply the school with all medicine your child must take during the school day. You or another adult must deliver the medicine to school, except medicine your child is authorized to carry and take by him or herself.

All controlled medicine, like Ritalin, must be counted and recorded on a medicine log when delivered to the school. You or another adult who delivered the medicine should verify the count by signing the log.

Each medicine your child must be given at school must be in a separate container labeled by a pharmacist licensed in the United States. The container must list your child’s name, doctor’s name, name of the medicine, and instructions for when to take the medicine and how much to take.

Pick up all discontinued, outdated, and/or unused medicine before the end of the school year.

Know and follow the medicine policy of your child’s school.

Parents/guardians must follow certain procedures if pupils need assistance from school personnel in taking medication. The procedures are as follows: 1.

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Return the Parent and Physician Medication Request form to your child’s school office. (Must be renewed annually) Bring the medication to the school in the prescription container.

The pharmacist’s label must indicate following information:  the full name of the student; and,  the date; and,  the name of the physician; and,  the name of the medication; and,  the dosage of the medication; and,  the time schedule of the medication; and,  the method of administration of the medication.

“Over-the-counter” medications, such as aspirin, will not be dispensed without a physician’s authorization.

Medications will be kept in a locked cabinet. If more than one medication is to be taken while at school, each prescription must be separately labeled with a separate medication authorization form for each prescription.

Parents/guardians should probably keep your child at home when he/she has any of the following symptoms: Fever (over 100º F, or 37.8º C) Vomiting (more than once) Frequent diarrhea Frequent cough Widespread rash (call doctor immediately if rash is with fever) Earache Toothache

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Contact your doctor as soon as possible, so that appropriate treatment can begin. Children should not be kept home for looking sick, poor color, circles under the eyes, or tiredness.

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Please note that if your child is absent 10 or more days during the school year may suffer academically and is considered to have an attendance issue.

The following suggestions will improve your child’s ability to learn while at school: 1. Children should get 8-10 hours of sleep each night 2. Good hygiene is essential to good health and self-esteem 3. Children need a nutritious breakfast 4. Head lice are a problem in the school-age population. Head lice require that a child be excluded from school until proper treatment is administered. Avoid problems by inspecting your child’s head regularly.

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Have a doctor fill out the prescription form completely.

Parent/guardian must sign and date the prescription form.

Parent/guardian must bring prescription and medication to the school office staff.

Medication must be in properly labeled containers with the same orders as noted on the prescription form.

An accurate measuring spoon must be provided, if medication is in liquid form.

Parent/guardian must bring any change in prescriptions or medications in writing from the doctor.

Parent/guardian must pick up any unused medication at the end of the school year.

New authorizations are required at the beginning of each school year.

California School Immunization Law for Grades K – 12 Immunizations – EC §49403 and §48216, HSC §120335, §120365, and §120370

Requires the school district exclude any pupil not properly immunized and to notify the parent or guardian that they have two weeks to supply evidence that the pupil has been properly immunized or that the pupil is exempt from the immunization requirements as specified in HSC §120365 or §120370. Notification to also refer the parent or guardian to usual sources of medical care to obtain the immunization(s).

Unless a pupil’s parent or legal guardian provides the school with an acceptable signed waiver, a pupil must be immunized against certain communicable diseases. Students are prohibited from attending school until the immunization requirements are met. The school district shall cooperate with local health officials in measures necessary for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in school age children. The district may use any funds, property, or personnel and may permit any person licensed as a physician or registered nurse to administer an immunizing agent to any student whose parents have consented in writing.

Reference

Health and Safety Code Sections 120325-120375 (formerly Sections 3380-3390); California Administrative Code, Title 17, Sections 6000-6075.

Instructions Post this guide on a wall or desktop as quick reference to help you determine if children seeking admission to your school meet California’s school immunization requirements. If you have any questions, call the Immunization Coordinator at your local health department.

Immunizations To enter or transfer into public and private schools (grades kindergarten through 12), children under age 18 years must have immunizations as outlined below. New 7th grade entry requirements are effective 07/01/1999.

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Vaccine Polio (OPV and/or IPV)

Required Doses 4 doses at any 3 doses meet requirements for ages 4-6 age, but… if at least one was given on or after the *4th birthday; 3 doses meet requirements for ages 7-17 years if at least one was given on or after the 2nd birthday.

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Age 6 years and under (Pertussis is required) DTP, DTaP or any combination of DTP or DTaP with DT (tetanus and diphtheria)

5 doses at any age, but…

4 doses meet requirements for age 4-6 if at least one was on or after the *4th birthday.

Age 7 years and older (Pertussis is not required) Td, DT, or DTP, DTaP or any combination of these

4 doses at any age, but…

3 doses meet requirements for ages 7-17 years if at least one was on or after the 2nd birthday. If last dose was given before the 2nd birthday, one more (Td) dose is required.

7th – 12th grade Td Booster

1 dose

Not required but recommended if more than five years have passed since last DTP, DTaP, DT, or Td dose.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Kindergarten through 12th grade

2 doses*

Both on or after 1st birthday

Hepatitis B Kindergarten through 12th grade

3 doses

No minimum age

*Two doses of measles-containing vaccine, required. One dose of mumps and rubella-containing vaccine required; mumps vaccine is not required for children 7 years of age and older.

Tuberculosis (PPD Mantaux Skin Test) No multi-puncture, requires record presented contain date given, date read, results (Pos./Neg.) and name of provider.

Kindergarten – test must be given within 1 year of entering school. In grades 1st – 12th the record must document test given at any previous time.

Varicella Kindergarten through 2nd grade

1 dose

No minimum age

Additional requirements for children who enter California schools from out of state/country on or after 07/01/2001 Age 6 – 12 1 dose No minimum age Age 13 – 18 2 doses No minimum age Regulations allow a physician to document history of disease (chicken pox) and meet the Varicella requirement.

Physicians can document this on a child’s yellow “California Immunization Record” card by checking the “had disease” box and signing/stamping in physician name/clinic next to it.

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immunization requirements are met. The school district shall cooperate with local health officials in measures necessary for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in school age children. The district may use any funds, property, or personnel and may permit any person licensed as a physician or registered nurse to administer an immunizing agent to any student whose parents have consented in writing.

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Parent/Student Parent/Student Rights Rights and and Responsibilities Responsibilities

Instruction for Pupils with Temporary Disabilities – EC §48206.3, §48207 and §48208 EC §48980(b): Requires the annual notification to advise the parent or guardian of the availability of individualized instruction as Asbestos Management Plan – 40 CFR §763.93 prescribed

by EC §48206.3.

Asbestos Management Planat–least 40 CFR Requires the school district, once§763.93 each school year, to notify in writing Requires the school district, at least once each school year, to notify in writing parent, teacher, and employee organizations the availability of in a complete, A pupilteacher, with aand temporary disability whichof makes attendance the regular day classes or the alternative educational parent, employee organizations of the availability of a complete, updated management plan forisasbestos-containing material in schoolmay buildings shall include instruction in the management a description program in which the pupil enrolled impossible or inadvisable receiveand individualized providedplan in the updated management plan for asbestos-containing material in school buildings and shall include in the management plan a description of the steps taken to notify such organizations, and a dated copy of the notification. pupil’s hometaken for one hour asuch day.organizations, and a dated copy of the notification. of the steps to notify Availability of Prospectus – EC §49063 and §49091.14 Availability Prospectus –compile ECof§49063 and §49091.14 EC §48980(a): At the beginning thea first semester of the to regular school term, the schooland district shall notify thefor parent or Each school of must annually prospectus of or thequarter curriculum include titles, descriptions instructional goals every Each school must annually compile a prospectus of the curriculum to include titles, descriptions and instructional goals for every guardian of a minor pupil regarding the right or responsibility of the parent or guardian under EC §48207 and §48208. course offered by the school. Please contact the Curriculum and Instruction Department for a copy of the prospectus. course offered by the school. Please contact the Curriculum and Instruction Department for a copy of the prospectus.

A pupilFind withSystem a temporary disability, who is in a hospital or other residential health facility, excluding a state hospital, may Child – EC §56301 Child Find System EC §56301 be deemed have –complied with requirements for school the schoolfor district in which Requires theto special education localthe planresidency area (SELPA) to establish writtenattendance policy andinprocedures continuous childthefind system Requiresisthe special education localwho planarearea (SELPA) to establish written andand procedures for continuous find private system hospital located. including children with disabilities migrant or homeless or wards of policy the state children with disabilities child attending includingPolicy children disabilities who are migrant or homeless wards of of their the state and childrenidentification, with disabilities attending private schools. andwith procedures to include written notification to allorparents rights regarding referral, assessment, It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian tonotification notify the school districtofintheir which the hospital other residential healthassessment, schools.

Policy and procedures to include writtenand all initiating parents regardingoridentification, referral, instructional planning, implementation, review, procedurestofor referralrights for assessment. facility is located of the presence of a pupil with temporary for disability.

Upon receipt of the notification, the district will instructional planning, implementation, review, andaprocedures initiating referral for assessment. within five working days determine whether the pupil will be able to receive individualized instruction pursuant to EC §48206.3 and, if so, provide instruction within five working days or less.

Directory Information – ECthe§49073 Directory Information – EC §49073 According to Board Policy 5125.1 on the Release Directory Information, Monrovia Unified School District Medical ortoHospital Service – ECon §49472 According Board Policy 5125.1 the ReleasetoDirectory Monrovia Unified School District provides access of student directory information colleges, Information, prospective employers and military recruiters.

School districts may provide, to or colleges, make available, medical or hospital service,recruiters. or both, for injuries to pupils of the providesoraccess of student shall directory prospective employers and military Parents legal guardians haveinformation within the first thirty calendar days from the commencement of the district arising out of accidents related tocalendar school activity or attendance.

Pupils are required to accept such service Parentsyear or legal guardians shall have within thewant first thirty days from the commencement ofnot the school to notify the district if they do not the district to disclose directory information from their without the consent of his or her parent or guardian. school year to notify the district they do from not want the district to disclose directory information from their child’s education records withoutifconsent the parents or legal guardians. child’s education records without consentschool from the parents or legal guardians.

EC §49471: Requires districts maintaining middle or high school to notify, in writing, the parent or guardian of each pupil participating in an athletic the district doesstudent’s not provide medical andtelephone hospital services pupils ofmail the “Directory Information” includes one or activity, more of when the following items: name, address, number,for electronic “Directory Information” one or more of theparticipation following items: student’s name, address, telephone number, mail district injured while participating in athletic activities. address, date and place ofincludes birth, major field of study, in officially recognized activities and sports, weightelectronic and height of address, date and place of birth, field of study, participation officially recognized activities andorsports, weight height by of members of athletic teams, dates major of attendance, degrees and awardsin received, and the most recent public private schooland attended members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent public or private school attended by Services Not Provided the student.

No information may be released to private profit making entity other than employers, prospective employers and the No mayincluding, be released profit making other prospective employers and The student.

School District does notmedia, provide or make available medical hospitalentity services for than pupils whoand are injured in accidents representatives of information the news buttonotprivate limited to,and newspapers, magazines, and employers, radio television stations.

Directory representatives of the news media, including, but not limited to, newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations.

Directory related to school or attendance. information may activity be disclosed without prior consent from the parent or legal guardian unless the parent or legal guardian submits a information be school disclosed without prior from the parent information. or legal guardian unless the parent or legal guardian submits a written noticemay to the to deny access to consent his/her pupil’s directory Servicesnotice Provided written to the school to deny access to his/her pupil’s directory information.

The School District may provide or make available medical or hospital service through nonprofit membership corporations, Harm or Destruction of Animals – EC §32255 et seq. defraying the cost of medical or hospital service,etorseq. through group, blanket or individual policies of accident insurance or Harm or Destruction of Animals EC §32255 EC §48980(a): At the beginning of –the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the school district shall notify the parent or through policies of liability insurance for injuries to pupils arising outregular of accidents related to school school activityshall or attendance.

EC §48980(a): At thepupil beginning of the or quarter the term, the notify with the parent or guardian of a minor regarding thefirst rightsemester or responsibility ofofthe parent orschool guardian under Chapterdistrict 2.3 (commencing Section No pupil is required to accept such service without the consent of his/her parent or legal guardian. guardianofofPart a minor 32255) 19. pupil regarding the right or responsibility of the parent or guardian under Chapter 2.3 (commencing with Section 32255) of Part 19.

Minimum & Pupil-free Staff Development Days – EC §48980(c) Any pupil with a moral objection to dissecting or otherwise harming or destroying an animal, or any part thereof, must inform his or Requires the annual notification totoadvise parents and guardians of all pupils attending a schoolorofany thepart schedule of minimum days Anyteacher pupil with objection dissecting otherwise harming destroying an animal, thereof, must inform hisand or her of thea moral objection.

Objections must be or substantiated by a noteorfrom the pupil’s parent or guardian. pupil-free staff development days.

If minimum or pupil-free staff development days are scheduled after the start of the school year, the her teacher of the objection. Objections must be substantiated by a note from the pupil’s parent or guardian. school should notify parents and guardians of affected pupils as early as possible, but not later than one month prior to the scheduled A pupil who chooses to refrain from participation in an education project involving the harmful or destructive use of an animal may day.

A pupil an who chooses to refrain from participation in anbelieves education involving the harmful or destructive of an animal may receive alternative education project, if the teacher thatproject an adequate alternative education project is use possible.

The teacher receive an alternative education project, if the teacher believes that an adequate alternative education project is possible.

The teacher may work with the Statement pupil to develop and agree upon an alternative education project so that the pupil may obtain the knowledge, Nondiscrimination may work with the pupil to develop and agree upon an alternative education project that the pupil information, or in experience required byand the activities course of is study in question.

Discrimination education programs prohibited by state and federal law.soEducation Code may obtain the knowledge, information, experience course of study in question. §200 et seq. or requires schoolrequired districtsbytothe afford all pupils regardless of gender, sex, race, color, religion, national Immunizations – EC §49403 and mental §48216,orHSC §120335, §120365, §120370 or the perception of one or origin, ethnic group identification, physical disability, sexualand orientation, Immunizations – EC §49403 and rights §48216, §120365, and §120370 Requires the school district exclude any pupil not §120335, properly immunized and to notify parentRights or guardian more of such characteristics, equal andHSC opportunities in education.

Title VI of the Civil Acts ofthat they have two weeks to Requires the school exclude not properly and notify parentfrom or guardian that they have two weeks as to supply evidence thatdistrict the pupil beenpupil properly immunized or that thetoTitle pupil isthe exempt the immunization requirements 1964 prohibits discrimination onhas theany basis of race, color andimmunized national origin.

IX prohibits discrimination supply evidence that pupil haswith been properly to immunized or pupil is exempt from the immunization requirements as specified in of HSC §120365 or 120370.

Notification thethat parent guardian to usual sources of medical care to obtain the on the basis sex.

ThetheAmericans Disabilities Actalso andrefer Section 504the of or the Vocational Rehabilitation Act specified in HSCdiscrimination §120365 or 120370.

Notification to also refer the for parent orRights guardian to usual sources of medical care to obtain the immunization(s). of 1973 prohibit on the basis of disability.

The Office Civil of the U.S. Department of immunization(s).

Education has authority to enforce federal laws in all programs and activities that receive federal funds.

Unless a pupil’s parent or legal guardian provides the school with an acceptable signed waiver, a pupil must be I Unless a pupil’s parent or legal guardian provides theStudents school with an acceptable waiver, a pupil immunized against certain communicable diseases. are prohibited fromsigned attending school untilmust the be I immunized against certain communicable diseases. Students are prohibited from attending school until the Monrovia Unified School District Monrovia Unified School District Student/Parent Handbook 2010-2011 Student/Parent Handbook 2010-2011

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immunization requirements are met. The school district shall cooperate with local health officials in measures necessary for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in school age children. The district may use any funds, property, or personnel and immunization are as met.

The school district shall cooperate with local health officials necessary for the may permit anyrequirements person licensed a physician or registered nurse to administer an immunizing agentintomeasures any student whose parents prevention and control of communicable diseases in school age children.

The district may use any funds, property, or personnel and have consented in writing. may permit any person licensed as a physician or registered nurse to administer an immunizing agent to any student whose parents have consented writing.

Instruction for in Pupils with Temporary Disabilities – EC §48206.3, §48207 and §48208 EC §48980(b): Requires the annual notification to advise the parent or guardian of the availability of individualized instruction as Instructionbyfor with Temporary Disabilities – EC §48206.3, §48207 and §48208 prescribed ECPupils §48206.3.

EC §48980(b): Requires the annual notification to advise the parent or guardian of the availability of individualized instruction as prescribed

by EC §48206.3. disability which makes attendance in the regular day classes or the alternative educational A pupil with a temporary program in which the pupil is enrolled impossible or inadvisable may receive individualized instruction provided in the A pupilhome withfor a temporary disability which makes attendance in the regular day classes or the alternative educational pupil’s one hour a day. program in which the pupil is enrolled impossible or inadvisable may receive individualized instruction provided in the pupil’s home for one hour a day.

EC §48980(a): At the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the school district shall notify the parent or guardian of a minor pupil regarding the right or responsibility of the parent or guardian under EC §48207 and §48208.

EC §48980(a): At the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the school district shall notify the parent or guardian of a aminor pupil regarding right of the parent or health guardian underexcluding EC §48207 and §48208.

A pupil with temporary disability,the who is inoraresponsibility hospital or other residential facility, a state hospital, may be deemed to have complied with the residency requirements for school attendance in the school district in which the A pupil with a temporary disability, who is in a hospital or other residential health facility, excluding a state hospital, may hospital is located. be deemed to have complied with the residency requirements for school attendance in the school district in which the It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to notify the school district in which the hospital or other residential health hospital is located. facility is located of the presence of a pupil with a temporary disability. Upon receipt of the notification, the district will It is thefive responsibility of the parent orwhether guardianthe to pupil notifywill the school in which the hospitalinstruction or other residential within working days determine be abledistrict to receive individualized pursuant health to EC facility is and, located ofprovide the presence of a pupil with five a temporary disability.

Upon receipt of the notification, the district will §48206.3 if so, the instruction within working days or less. within five working days determine whether the pupil will be able to receive individualized instruction pursuant to EC Medical or Hospital Servicethe – EC §49472within five working days or less. §48206.3 and, if so, provide instruction School districts may provide, or make available, medical or hospital service, or both, for injuries to pupils of the Medical or Hospital Service – EC district arising out§49472 of accidents related to school activity or attendance. Pupils are not required to accept such service School districts mayofprovide, orparent make or available, without the consent his or her guardian.medical or hospital service, or both, for injuries to pupils of the district arising out of accidents related to school activity or attendance. Pupils are not required to accept such service EC §49471: Requires districts without the consent of school his or her parentmaintaining or guardian.middle or high school to notify, in writing, the parent or guardian of each pupil participating in an athletic activity, when the district does not provide medical and hospital services for pupils of the EC participating §49471: Requires school districts maintaining middle or high school to notify, in writing, the parent or guardian district injured while in athletic activities. of each pupil participating in an athletic activity, when the district does not provide medical and hospital services for pupils of the district while participating in athletic activities.

Servicesinjured Not Provided The School District does not provide or make available medical and hospital services for pupils who are injured in accidents Services Provided related toNot school activity or attendance.

The School District does not provide or make available medical and hospital services for pupils who are injured in accidents Services related toProvided school activity or attendance.

The School District may provide or make available medical or hospital service through nonprofit membership corporations, Services Provided defraying the cost of medical or hospital service, or through group, blanket or individual policies of accident insurance or The School District may provide or make availabletomedical or hospital service through nonprofit membership through policies of liability insurance for injuries pupils arising out of accidents related to school activity orcorporations, attendance. defraying the cost of medical or hospital service, or through group, blanket or individual policies of accident insurance or No pupil is required to accept such service without the consent of his/her parent or legal guardian. through policies of liability insurance for injuries to pupils arising out of accidents related to school activity or attendance.

Minimum Pupil-free Staffsuch Development Days the – EC §48980(c) No pupil is & required to accept service without consent of his/her parent or legal guardian.

Requires the annual notification to advise parents and guardians of all pupils attending a school of the schedule of minimum days and Minimumstaff & Pupil-free Staff Development Days – EC §48980(c) pupil-free development days.

If minimum or pupil-free staff development days are scheduled after the start of the school year, the Requires the annual notification to advise parents and all as pupils attending a school of the schedule of minimum days and school should notify parents and guardians of affectedguardians pupils as of early possible, but not later than one month prior to the scheduled pupil-free staff development days.

If minimum or pupil-free staff development days are scheduled after the start of the school year, the day. school should notify parents and guardians of affected pupils as early as possible, but not later than one month prior to the scheduled Nondiscrimination Statement day.

Discrimination in education programs and activities is prohibited by state and federal law. Education Code Nondiscrimination §200 et seq. requiresStatement school districts to afford all pupils regardless of gender, sex, race, color, religion, national Discrimination in education programs and or activities prohibitedsexual by state and federal Education of Code origin, ethnic group identification, mental physicalisdisability, orientation, orlaw. the perception one or §200 et seq. requires school districts to afford all pupils regardless of gender, sex, race, color, religion, national more of such characteristics, equal rights and opportunities in education. Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of origin,prohibits ethnic group identification, mental disability, sexual orientation, the perception of one or 1964 discrimination on the basis or of physical race, color and national origin.

Title IXorprohibits discrimination more suchofcharacteristics, equal rights and opportunities education. of the Civil Rights Acts of on theofbasis sex. The Americans with Disabilities Act andinSection 504Title of theVIVocational Rehabilitation Act 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin.

Title IX prohibits discrimination of 1973 prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. The Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of on the basishas of authority sex. The Americans with Disabilities and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Education to enforce federal laws in allAct programs and activities thatVocational receive federal funds. Act of 1973 prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. The Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education has authority to enforce federal laws in all programs and activities that receive federal funds.

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The Monrovia Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on gender, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs.

Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Process. Such complaints must be filed no later than six months after knowledge of the alleged discrimination was first obtained.

Notice of Alternative Schools – EC §58501 The following notice shall be sent along with the notification of parents and guardians required by EC §48980. In addition, a copy shall be posted in at least two places, normally visible to pupils, teachers, and visiting parents in each attendance unit, for the entire month of March in each year.

“Notice of Alternative Schools” California state law authorizes all school districts to provide for alternative schools. Education Code §58500 defines alternative school as a school or separate class group within a school which is operated in a manner designed to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Maximize the opportunity for students to develop the positive values of self-reliance, initiative, kindness, spontaneity, resourcefulness, courage, creativity, responsibility, and joy.

Recognize that the best learning takes place when the student learns because of his/her desire to learn.

Maintain a learning situation maximizing student self-motivation and encouraging the student in his/her own time to follow his/her own interests. These interests may be conceived by him/her totally and independently or may result in whole or in part from a presentation by his/her teachers of choices of learning projects.

Maximize the opportunity for teachers, parents, and students to cooperatively develop the learning process and its subject matter. This opportunity shall be a continuous, permanent process.

Maximize the opportunity for the students, teachers, and parents to continuously react to the changing world, including, but not limited to, the community in which the school is located.

In the event any parent, pupil, or teacher is interested in further information concerning alternative schools, the county superintendent of schools, the administrative office of this district, and the principal’s office in each attendance unit have copies of the law available for your information. This law particularly authorizes interested persons to request the governing board of the district to establish alternative school programs in each district.

Pesticide Products – EC §17612 EC §48980.3: Requires the annual notification to include information on pesticide products as specified in EC §17612(a).

Requires a school to annually provide to all staff and to parents or guardians of pupils enrolled at the school written notification of all pesticide products expected to be applied during the upcoming year.

Notification to identify the active ingredient(s) in each pesticide product, an internet address on pesticide use and reduction developed under Food and Agricultural Code §13184 and provide an opportunity for staff and parents or guardians to register with the school if they wish to receive notification of individual pesticide applications at the school.

To obtain a copy of all pesticide products and expected use at the school facility during the year, please contact Business Services. The notice will identify the active ingredient(s) in each pesticide product and an internet address on pesticide use and reduction.

Physical Examination – EC §49451 EC §48980(a): At the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the school district shall notify the parent or guardian of a minor pupil regarding the right or responsibility of the parent or guardian under EC §49451.

20 USC §1232h: Requires notification to parents of pupils, at least annually at the beginning of the school year, of the specific or approximate dates during the school year when any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening is scheduled or is expected to be scheduled that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school and scheduled by the school in advance, and is not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the pupil or other pupils.

Notification to offer parents an opportunity to opt pupils out of participation in the activity. Requires school district to develop policy, in consultation with parents, regarding the administration of physical examinations or screenings that the school may administer to a pupil. Requires notification to parents of pupils enrolled in schools served by the district of the adoption or continued use of such policies. Notification to be provided annually, at the beginning of the school year, or within a reasonable period of time after any substantive changes in the policy.

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pupil is suffering from a recognized contagious or infectious disease, the pupil shall be sent home and shall not be permitted to return until school authorities are satisfied that the contagious or infectious disease no longer exists.

Property Damage – EC §48904 Parents and guardians may be held financially liable if their child willfully damages school property or fails to return school property loaned to the child. The school may further withhold the grades, diploma and transcript of the pupil until restitution is paid.

Pupil Records – EC §49063 and §49069, 34 CFR §99.7, 20 USC §1232g Requires the school district to notify parents in writing upon initial enrollment and annually at the beginning of the school year of their rights concerning pupil records. Notice to take a form which reasonably notifies parents of the availability of the following specific information: 1.

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The types of records and information contained therein which are directly related to students and maintained by the institution.

The position of the official responsible for the maintenance of each type of record.

The location of all official pupil records if not centrally located and the availability of qualified certificated personnel to interpret records, if requested.

4. The location of the log or record required to be maintained pursuant to Section 49064.

5. The criteria to be used by the district in defining "school officials and employees" and in determining "legitimate educational interest" as used in Section 49064 and paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 49076.

6. The policies of the institution for reviewing and expunging those records.

7. The right of the parent to access pupil records.

8. The procedures for challenging the content of pupil records.

9. The cost if any which will be charged to the parent for reproducing copies of records.

10. The categories of information which the institution has designated as directory information pursuant to Section 49073.

11. The right of the parent to file a complaint with the United States Department of Education, Family Policy Compliance Office, concerning an alleged failure by the district to comply with the provisions of FERPA. 12. The availability of the prospectus prepared pursuant to Section 49091.14.

The notice to be, insofar as is practicable, in the home language of the pupil.

A cumulative record, whether recorded by handwriting, print, tapes, film, microfilm or other means, must be maintained on the history of a pupil’s development and educational progress. The District will protect the privacy of such records. Parents/guardians have the right to 1) inspect and review the student’s educational record maintained by the school, 2) request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading, and 3) have some control over the disclosure of information from educational records. School officials with legitimate educational interests may access student records without parental consent as long as the official needs to review the records in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility. Upon request from officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, the District shall disclose educational records without parental consent.

Parents’ request to access their student’s educational records must be submitted in a written form to the school who will have five (5) business days from the day of receipt of the request to provide access to the records.

A parent challenging school records must show that the records are 1) inaccurate, 2) an unsubstantiated personal conclusion or inference, 3) a conclusion or inference outside the observer’s area of competence, 4) not based on the personal observation of a named person with the time and place of the observation noted, 5) misleading, or 6) in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student. Parents have the right to file a complaint with the United States Department of Education concerning an alleged failure by the District to comply with the provisions of the United States Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) by writing to: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.

School Rules – EC §35291 EC §48980(a): At the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the school district shall notify the parent or guardian of a minor pupil regarding the right or responsibility of the parent or guardian under Section 35291.

EC §35291: The school district may notify the parent or guardian of all pupils registered in schools of the district of the availability of rules of the district pertaining to student discipline.

Sex and HIV/AIDS Education – EC §51938 EC §48980(a): At the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the school district shall notify the parent or guardian of a minor pupil regarding the right or responsibility of the parent or guardian under EC §51938.

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Requires the school district at the beginning of each school year, or at the time of the student’s enrollment, if different, to notify the parent or guardian of each pupil about instruction in comprehensive sexual health education and HIV/AIDS prevention education and assessments on pupil health behaviors and risks planned for the school year. Provides that a parent or guardian has the right to excuse their child from all or part of the instruction.

The purpose of the California Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Act (Education Codes Sections 51930 through 51939) is to provide every student with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their sexual and reproductive health from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

The Monrovia School District will provide instruction in comprehensive sexual health education, HIV/AIDS prevention education, and/or will conduct assessments on pupil health behaviors and risks in the coming school year.

Parents or guardians may: 1. Inspect the written and audiovisual educational materials used in the comprehensive sexual health and HIV/AIDS prevention education 2. Request in writing that their child not receive comprehensive sexual health or HIV/AIDS prevention education 3. Request a copy of Education Code Sections 51930 through 51939 4. Be informed whether the comprehensive sexual health or HIV/AIDS prevention education will be taught by district personnel or outside consultants 5. When the district chooses to use outside consultants or to hold an assembly with guest speakers to teach comprehensive sexual health or HIV/AIDS prevention education, to be informed of: a. The date of the instruction b. The name of the organization or affiliation of each guest speaker The District may administer to students in grades 7 through 12 anonymous, voluntary, and confidential research and evaluation instruments, including tests and surveys, containing age-appropriate questions about their attitudes or practices relating to sex. Prior to administering such a research and evaluation instrument, parents/guardians shall be provided written notice of the administration. Parents/guardians shall be given an opportunity to review the research instrument and to request in writing that their child not participate.

Sexual Harassment – EC §48980(g)

CEC §231.5; 5 CCR §4917; EC §48980(g)

It is the policy of the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education that all persons, regardless of their sex, be afforded equal rights and opportunities and enjoy freedom from discrimination of any kind in our educational programs and settings. Furthermore, it is the policy of the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education that sexual harassment of or by any employee or student shall not be tolerated.

The Governing Board considers sexual harassment to be a major offense, which can result in disciplinary action to the offending employee or suspension or expulsion of the offending student. MUSD Board Policy 5144.1 is available for parent reference.

Pursuant to CEC §212.5, “Sexual Harassment” means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting, under any of the following conditions: a. "Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or a condition of an individual's employment, academic status, progress, or promotion.” b. “Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting the individual.” c. “The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual's work or academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.“ d. “Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as a basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the educational institution.”

Employees: Any employee who has knowledge of conduct by other employees, volunteers, or individuals in the school community which may constitute sexual harassment of students is required to immediately report such conduct to any of the individuals specified in this policy. In addition, any manager, or supervisor who is aware of conduct in violation of this policy shall immediately report such conduct to the District Superintendent.

Students: In addition to the reasons specified in CEC §48900.2, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed sexual harassment as described in CEC §212.5. The principal or administrator receiving the complaint shall immediately commence an Monrovia Unified School District Student/Parent Handbook 2010-2011

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investigation into the complaint. Any student who has knowledge of conduct by employees of the District, volunteers, or other individuals of the school community or students which may constitute sexual harassment as previously defined, are encouraged to immediately report such conduct to the principal or administrator of the school at which he/she is in attendance.

For purposes of this policy, the conduct described in CEC §212.5 must be considered by a reasonable person of the same gender as the victim to be sufficiently severe or pervasive to have a negative impact upon the individual's academic performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. This policy shall not apply to pupils enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive.

Any student who feels that he or she has been the victim of sexual harassment as previously defined in this policy pursuant to the provisions of CEC § 212.5 shall immediately report the same to the principal or administrator of the school in which he or she is in attendance. The principal or administrator receiving the complaint shall immediately commence an investigation into the complaint.

Surveys – EC §51513

Prohibits the use of tests, questionnaires, surveys or examinations containing any questions about the pupil’s personal beliefs or practices in sex, family life, morality, and religion, unless the parent or guardian is notified in writing that the test, questionnaire, survey, or examination is to be administered and the parent or guardian consents in writing.

20 USC §1232h: Provides that no pupil may be required to submit to a survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals sensitive, personal information (i.e., political affiliations or beliefs, mental or psychological problems, sex behavior or attitudes, illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior, critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships, legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, religious practices, affiliations or beliefs, or income) without the prior written consent of the parent.

Requires notification to parents of pupils, at least annually at the beginning of the school year, of the specific or approximate dates when the administration of any survey that reveals sensitive, personal information is scheduled or is expected to be scheduled.

Notification to offer parents an opportunity to opt pupils out of participation in the activity.

Requires the school district to develop policy, in consultation with parents, regarding the right of a parent to inspect, upon request, surveys created by a third party or any instrument used in the collection of personal information, the applicable procedures for granting a request for inspection, and arrangements to protect pupil privacy provided by the district in the event of the administration or distribution of a survey that reveals sensitive, personal information. Requires notification to parents of pupils enrolled in schools served by the district of the adoption or continued use of such policies. Notification to be provided annually, at the beginning of the school year, or within a reasonable period of time after any substantive changes in the policy.

Victim of a Violent Crime – 20 USC §7912a Requires the school district to have a written policy stating that students who are victims of a violent criminal offense, while in or on the grounds of a public school, must be allowed to attend a safe public school. The written policy must be communicated to all parties, and reiterated to victims of violent criminal offenses and their parents.

A student who becomes a victim of a violent criminal offense while in or on the grounds of a school that the student attends, has the right to transfer to another school within the district. The District has 14 calendar days to offer students the option to transfer.

Williams Complaint Policy & Procedure – EC §35186 Requires school districts to use a modified uniform complaint process to help identify and resolve deficiencies related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of students or staff, and teacher vacancy or misassignment. Allows for the filing of anonymous complaints. A complainant who identifies himself or herself is entitled to a response upon request. Requires notice to be posted in classrooms notifying parents, guardians, pupils and teachers of the following: 1. There should be sufficient textbooks and instructional materials. For there to be sufficient textbooks and instructional materials each pupil, including English learners, must have textbook or instructional materials, or both, to use in class and to take home.

2. School facilities must be clean, safe, and maintained in good repair.

3. There should be no teacher vacancies or misassignments as defined in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (h).

4. The location at which to obtain a form to file a complaint in case of a shortage. Posting a notice downloadable from the internet website of the department shall satisfy this requirement.

Every school must provide sufficient textbooks and instructional materials. Every student, including English learners, must have textbooks or instructional materials, or both, to use at home or after school. School facilities must be clean, safe, and maintained in good repair. There should be no teacher vacancies or misassignments. If a school is found to have deficiencies in these areas, and the school does not take corrective action, then a complaint form may be obtained from our Monrovia Unified School District Student/Parent Handbook 2010-2011

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web page or the district office. Parents, students, teachers or any member of the public may submit a complaint regarding these issues. However, it is highly encouraged that individuals express their concerns to the school principal before completing the complaint forms to allow the school to respond to these concerns.

Elementary and Middle School Additional Information

Career Counseling & Course Selection – EC §221.5(d) Requires the parents or legal guardian of a pupil to be notified in a general manner at least once in the annual notification, in advance of career counseling and course selection commencing with course selection for grade 7, so that the parent or guardian may participate in the counseling sessions and decisions.

Confidential Medical Services – EC §46010.1 A school district each academic year must notify pupils in grades 7 to 12, and the parents or guardians of all pupils enrolled in the district, that school authorities may excuse any pupil from the school for the purpose of obtaining confidential medical services without the consent of the pupil's parent or guardian. Notice may be included with any other notice given pursuant to Education Code.

School authorities may excuse any pupil in grades 7-12 from the school for the purpose of obtaining confidential medical services without the consent of the pupil's parent or guardian.

Entrance Health Screening – HSC §124085, §124100, §124105, and §120475 State law requires that the parent or legal guardian of each pupil provide the school documentary proof that the pupil has received a health screening examination by a doctor within 90 days after entrance to first grade. Pupils may be excluded up to 5 days from school for failing to comply or not providing a waiver. Free health screening is available through the local health department.

Oral Health Assessment – EC §49452.8 Record of a dental assessment done by a dental professional is required for all kindergarteners and first graders attending public school for the first time. Dental assessments must be completed in the 12 months prior to entry or by May 31st of the pupil’s first school year.

School Bus Safety – EC §39831.5 All pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 5, shall receive written information on school bus safety (i.e., a list of school bus stops near each pupil’s home, general rules of conduct at school bus loading zones, red light crossing instructions, school bus danger zone, and walking to and from school bus stops). Prior to departure on a school activity trip, all pupils riding on a school bus or school activity bus shall receive safety instruction that includes, but is not limited to, location of emergency exits, and location and use of emergency equipment. Instruction also may include responsibilities of passengers seated next to an emergency exit.

Type 2 Diabetes Information Pursuant to California Education Code Section 49452.7, this type 2 diabetes information is for local educational agencies to provide to parents and guardians of incoming seventh grade students beginning July 1, 2010.

The California Department of Education developed this type 2 diabetes information in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, American Diabetes Association, California School Nurses Organization, and Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Description Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in adults.  

Until a few years ago, type 2 diabetes was rare in children, but it is becoming more common, especially for overweight teens.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three American children born after 2000 will develop type 2 diabetes in his or her lifetime.

Type 2 diabetes affects the way the body is able to use sugar (glucose) for energy.     

The body turns the carbohydrates in food into glucose, the basic fuel for the body’s cells.

The pancreas makes insulin, a hormone that moves glucose from the blood to the cells.

In type 2 diabetes, the body’s cells resist the effects of insulin, and blood glucose levels rise.

Over time, glucose reaches dangerously high levels in the blood, which is called hyperglycemia.

Hyperglycemia can lead to health problems like heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure.

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Risk Factors Associated with Type 2 Diabetes It is recommended that students displaying or possibly experiencing the risk factors and warning signs associated with type 2 diabetes be screened (tested) for the disease.

Risk Factors Researchers do not completely understand why some people develop type 2 diabetes and others do not; however, the following risk factors are associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in children:     

Being overweight. The single greatest risk factor for type 2 diabetes in children is excess weight. In the U.S., almost one out of every five children is overweight. The chances are more than double that an overweight child will develop diabetes.

Family history of diabetes. Many affected children and youth have at least one parent with diabetes or have a significant family history of the disease.

Inactivity. Being inactive further reduces the body's ability to respond to insulin.

Specific racial/ethnic groups. Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, or Asian/Pacific Islanders are more prone than other ethnic groups to develop type 2 diabetes.

Puberty. Young people in puberty are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than younger children, probably because of normal rises in hormone levels that can cause insulin resistance during this stage of rapid growth and physical development.

Warning Signs and Symptoms Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Warning signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children develop slowly, and initially there may be no symptoms. However, not everyone with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes develops these warning signs, and not everyone who has these symptoms necessarily has type 2 diabetes.         

Increased hunger, even after eating Unexplained weight loss Increased thirst, dry mouth, and frequent urination Feeling very tired Blurred vision Slow healing of sores or cuts Dark velvety or ridged patches of skin, especially on the back of the neck or under the arms Irregular periods, no periods, and/or excess facial and body hair growth in girls High blood pressure or abnormal blood fats levels

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Methods and Treatments Healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent and treat type 2 diabetes. Even with a family history of diabetes, eating healthy foods in the correct amounts and exercising regularly can help children achieve or maintain a normal weight and normal blood glucose levels.   

Eat healthy foods. Make wise food choices. Eat foods low in fat and calories.

Get more physical activity. Increase physical activity to at least 60 minutes every day.

Take medication. If diet and exercise are not enough to control the disease, it may be necessary to treat type 2 diabetes with medication.

The first step in treating type 2 diabetes is to visit a doctor. A doctor can determine if a child is overweight based on the child's age, weight, and height. A doctor can also request tests of a child's blood glucose to see if the child has diabetes or pre-diabetes (a condition which may lead to type 2 diabetes).

Types of Diabetes Screening Tests That Are Available  Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test. A blood test measures the average blood sugar level over two to three months. An A1C level of 6.5 percent or higher on two separate tests indicates diabetes.  Random (non-fasting) blood sugar test. A blood sample is taken at a random time. A random blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher suggests diabetes. This test must be confirmed with a fasting blood glucose test.  Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample is taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL is normal. A level of 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered pre-diabetes. A level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests indicates diabetes.  Oral glucose tolerance test. A test measuring the fasting blood sugar level after an overnight fast with periodic testing for the next several hours after drinking a sugary liquid. A reading of more than 200 mg/dL after two hours indicates diabetes.

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Type 2 diabetes in children is a preventable/treatable disease and the guidance provided in this information sheet is intended to raise awareness about this disease. Contact your student's school nurse, school administrator, or health care provider if you have questions.

High School Additional Information

Access by Military Recruiters – 20 USC §7908 Federal law requires school district to provide military recruiters the same access to secondary school pupils as is provided to post secondary educational institutions or to prospective employers. Parents may request that the district not release their pupil’s name, address and telephone number without prior written consent. Written notice must be submitted to the school if the parent or legal guardian wishes to deny access to this information.

Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Exam Fees – EC §52244 EC §48980(k): Requires the annual notification to advise the parent or guardian if the school district has obtained state funds to cover the costs of advanced placement examination fees under EC 52244.

Eligible high school students may receive financial assistance to cover the costs of the advanced placement examination fees or the International Baccalaureate examination fees, or both. Please contact your student’s counselor for information.

California High School Exit Exam – EC §60850 EC §48980(e): Requires the annual notification to advise parents or guardians that each pupil completing grade 12 will be required to successfully pass the high school exit examination. The notification must include, at minimum, the date of the examination, the requirements for passing the examination, the consequences of not passing the examination, and that passing the examination is a condition of graduation.

5 CCR §1208: Requires the school district to maintain documentation that the parent or guardian of each pupil has been sent written notification as required by EC §48980 and §60850. Provides that the high high school exit examination may not be required as a condition of graduation for a pupil who did not receive adequate notice of the examination. Adequate notice means that the pupil received written notice at the commencement of grade 9, and each year thereafter through the annual notification process, or if a transfer pupil, at the time the pupil transfers. A pupil who has taken the examination in grade 10 is deemed to have adequate notice. Each pupil completing grade 12 shall successfully pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) as a condition of graduation. Each pupil shall take the examination beginning in grade 10 and may take the examination each subsequent administration until he/she passes the examination. A pupil with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan may take the CAHSEE with accommodations that do not fundamentally alter the nature of the test. For more information, visit: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/documents/cahseeqa08_003.doc.

EC §37254: Requires school districts that receive intensive instruction funds under Education Code §37254 to ensure that all pupils who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the end of grade 12 are notified in writing at the last known address before the end of each school term of the availability of intensive instruction services in sufficient time to register for or avail themselves of those services each term for two consecutive academic years. Students must also be notified in writing of their right to file a complaint pursuant to the district’s Uniform Complaint Process. This notice must be posted in each school and district office and on the internet website of the school district. Further, the notice must comply with the translation requirements of EC §48985.

California High School Proficiency Exam – 5 CCR §11523 Requires the principal of a school maintaining grades 11 and 12 to distribute an announcement explaining the California High School Proficiency Examination provided under EC §48412. Notification to be made in time sufficient to enable interested pupils to meet examination registration requirements for Fall test.

The California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills taught in public schools. Eligible pupils who pass the CHSPE are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the State Board of Education. A pupil who receives a Certificate of Proficiency may, with verified approval from the parent or legal guardian, leave high school early. The Certificate of Proficiency, however, is not equivalent to completing all course work required for regular graduation from high school. For more information, including administration dates and registration deadlines, visit the following website: http://www.chspe.net/.

College & Career Technical Education – EC §51229 Requires annual notification to include a one-page written notice to parents or guardians of students in grades 9 through 12 that includes all of the following: 1. A brief explanation of the college admission requirements.

2. A list of the current UC and CSU web sites that help students and their families learn about college admission requirements and that list high school courses that have been certified by UC as satisfying the requirements for admission to UC and CSU. 3. A brief description of what career technical education is, as defined by the CDE. Monrovia Unified School District Student/Parent Handbook 2010-2011

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4. The internet address for the portion of the web site of the CDE where students can learn more about career technical education.

5. Information about how students may meet with school counselors to help them choose courses that will meet college admission requirements and/or enroll in career technical education courses.

Driver’s Training – EC §35211 Requires school districts maintaining courses in driver's training to advise parents and guardians of the potential civil liability and of the mandated insurance coverage.

Extra Curricular Activities “Extra-curricular activities are considered a privilege and all participants must meet the requirements in order to participate. Failure to maintain these stated expectations which include G.P.A., discipline, and attendance policies can result in removal from the programs. Events such as homecoming, winter formal, prom, and senior activities require that students be in good standing whether attending Monrovia High School events or to be approved for events at other schools. Failure to meet these requirements could result in the need to serve Saturday Schools to clear truancies. For every seven period truancies, a Saturday School must be served.”

Health Insurance Coverage for Athletes – EC §32221.5 Requires school districts that operate interscholastic athletic teams to include a statement regarding no- or low-cost health insurance programs in offers of insurance coverage that are sent to athletic team members. The statement should be printed in boldface type of prominent size and shall read: Under state law, school districts are required to ensure that all members of school athletic teams have accidental injury insurance that covers medical and hospital expenses. This insurance requirement can be met by the school district offering insurance or other health benefits that cover medical and hospital expenses.

Some pupils may qualify to enroll in no-cost or low-cost local, state, or federally sponsored health insurance programs. Information about these programs may be obtained by calling [Insert the toll free telephone number of the Healthy Families Program, Medi-Cal, or any other comparable toll-free telephone number for a no- or low-cost local, state, or federally sponsored health insurance program].

Off-campus Lunch – EC §44808.5 School districts may permit students enrolled at any high school to leave the school grounds during the lunch period. The school district and its officers or employees are not liable for the conduct or safety of any student who leaves school grounds during lunch period. In the event that a school district provides for an off-campus lunch, it shall send the following notice along with the notification of parents and guardians required by Section 48980: The governing board of the Monrovia Unified School District, pursuant to Education Code §44808.5, has decided to permit the students enrolled at Monrovia High School to leave the school grounds during the lunch period. Neither the school district nor any officer or employee thereof shall be liable for the conduct or safety of any pupil during such time as the pupil has left the school grounds pursuant to this section.

Senior Contracts “Senior contracts are distributed at the beginning of the year and state that the following events; homecoming, winter formal, prom, grad night, senior breakfast, and graduation are all considered privileges and are subject to being revoked should a senior face disciplinary action. Senior privileges can be earned back by maintaining a 2.0 G.P.A., no further disciplinary incidences, and an attendance record clear of truancies. Reinstatement of privileges occur after Spring Break based on analysis of the student’s record.”

District Network and Internet Access Acceptable Use CEC§ 51870; 51870.5 The Board of Education recognizes that local and wide area network services provide a wide variety of opportunities to achieve educational goals and objectives and therefore provides network access to its students. Access to the vast range of information resources on the Internet is an educational opportunity requiring responsible use by each individual student. As such, every Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) network user should act in an ethical and legal manner consistent with District goals and objectives and should conform to educationally appropriate use and network etiquette that includes being polite, using appropriate language, and respecting the privacy of others.

It is possible for all student users of the Internet to access information that is intended for adults. MUSD has taken reasonable steps to ensure that network use is primarily for activities that support District goals and objectives. The District has selected the Bess Internet Filtering Solution from N2H2, Inc. as its Technology Protection Measure and has specified the manner in which it will be configured.

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network access for inappropriate purposes. Use of the District network or the Internet is a privilege that may be revoked at any time for inappropriate conduct. District network use is strictly limited to educational purposes.

Student users agree to:  Report any known misuse of the network to a responsible person.  Use my network access in an acceptable manner, following all District rules and regulations regarding network use, including being polite, using appropriate language, respecting others’ privacy, and using electronic communications for educational purposes only.  Use on-line time and other network resources efficiently.  Assist in keeping the MUSD network free from virus attack by refraining from opening attachments from unknown sources and being alert to virus warnings.

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Use the network for illegal activities, including unauthorized installation, use, storage, or distribution of copyrighted software or materials in violation of copyright laws; Access, post, submit, publish or display harmful or inappropriate matter that is threatening, obscene, disruptive or sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based on their race/ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or political beliefs; Use the network for private business or commercial enterprise; Use the network for political activities; Unauthorized use of another individual’s name or password or allow another user access to your account or password; Disclose, use or disseminate personal identification information about the student or others when using electronic mail, chat rooms, or other forms of direct electronic communication. Network users are also cautioned not to disclose such information by other means to individuals located on the Internet. Personal information includes the network users name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, or other individually identifiable information. Additionally, attempt to read or tamper with other users' electronic mail or files or their ability to send or receive electronic mail, or the deletion, copying, modification, or forging other users' e-mail or electronic communications; Vandalize equipment, data, or alter configuration and settings of District data processing equipment; Send or exchange messages that are inconsistent with school or District policies.

Distribute electronic media in a manner that is likely to cause network congestion or significantly hamper the ability of other people to access and use the system (e.g., download files during prime time; send mass electronic messages; download video and audio files not directly related to District goals, excessive chat or instant message use for non-educational purposes).

Distribute chain letters.

Share electronic mail account passwords, leaving passwords available in obvious locations, or leaving "signed on" computers unattended.

Intentionally upload, download or create computer viruses and/or maliciously attempt to harm or destroy District equipment or materials or manipulating the data of any other user, including so-called "hacking."

Use electronic communication for other than educational purposes.

I understand and agree to abide by the provisions and conditions of this agreement as well as with any and all District rules and regulations which may relate to usage of District computers and equipment, including use of the Internet. I also understand that my use of the Internet and electronic communications through District computers and equipment is strictly limited to official educational purposes, that I am not guaranteed any rights to privacy with respect to electronic communications or Internet records, and that from time to time District administration may review such electronic communications or Internet records for general security purposes and in order to ensure my compliance with this agreement.

The District makes no warranties of any kind; either expressed or implied that the functions or the services provided by or through the District networks or Internet access will be error-free or without defect. The District will not be responsible for any damage students may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data, interruptions of service, or exposure to inappropriate material or people. The District is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through its networks or the Internet. The District will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of its systems. Users or parents of users will indemnify and hold the District harmless from any losses sustained as the result of misuse of the system by student users.

Students who violate the District Network and Internet Acceptable Use Agreement, misuse electronic resources, or violate state or federal laws may be subject to disciplinary action, loss of access privileges and/or legal action in accordance with applicable law and Board policies (BP 6162.7, AR 6162.7).

Monrovia Unified School District Student/Parent Handbook 2010-2011

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