• Message from the Principal
• Drop -Off and Pick-up Procedures
• Attendance Procedures
• Communication
• School-Wide Policies
• Medication Policy
• General School-Wide Programs
• Food Classroom Event Announcement
• Food Preparation Note in Spanish
• Food Safety Tips

• Special Programs for Students
• School Rules
• Game Rules
• Parent Participation
• School-Behavior Programs
• PUSD Dress Code
• PUSD STOP CRIME Program
• ANNUAL NOTICE OF UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

Welcome to Valley View Elementary School - - Home of the Mustangs. Valley View is an exemplary school offering high quality learning experiences in a supportive and caring environment. Our vision encompasses high academic achievement, high standards, respect for diversity, taking risks and student centered programs. We offer all students a comprehensive, quality educational program, which consistently achieves excellent results by all assessment measures. Our learning environment is a priority where classroom and school programs reflect the schools emphasis on learning. The success of Valley View is also attributed to the solid partnership that exists among students, parents, staff and community. When the community and school work together toward high expectations for student achievement and conduct, students demonstrate greater success as positive confident learners. We encourage you to support the school, the teachers and the programs. Your positive attitude and support make a significant difference. We look forward to working in partnership with you to achieve the best for our students. When you have questions about school, please feel free to contact a school official through e-mail, letter, phone, voicemail or in person. On behalf of the staff, we welcome you back and look forward to a rewarding and meaningful school year.

Sincerely,

Dr. Charles Young

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  Drop -Off and Pick-up Procedures

NEW DROP-OFF / PICK-UP PROCEDURES
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2005

We have been working with the City of Pleasanton to reduce unsafe traffic conditions associated with the drop-off and pick-up of students at Valley View Elementary School. Our joint efforts are part of “Rides to School,” the Pleasanton School Traffic Calming Program. The following procedures go into effect the first day of school.

The primary unloading/loading areas is within the parking lot; refer to the circulation map located on the next page. Parents, staff and traffic monitors will be available at the beginning of the school year to orient new parents to the operation. Vehicles enter the loop from the southern driveway located on Adams Way.

The drop-off area consists of two lanes at the entrance, with a third lane added shortly after. The lane closest to the center parking area is used to leave the parking lot area only and is posted “no stopping”. The center lane is used to access available curbside loading area. The curb lane is the only lane that should be used for loading and unloading. Students should never unload from the middle lane.

After entering the driveway, vehicles continue around the loop in the center lane to an available curbside loading area. Staff/Parent volunteers will help in finding available space as it is often difficult to know if space exists further up the loading area. Staff/Parent volunteers also will assist with the loading and unloading for students to expedite the process. Parents need to stay in the vehicle to reduce the time occupying the loading area. After unloading or loading of passengers, vehicles are able to pull out into the “no stopping” lane and exit the loop. The back parking lot is designated for staff only. Loading and unloading of students is not permitted in this area. Two lanes exist at the egress of the loop. The left lane is for left turn exit traffic only. During the hours posted, left turns are prohibited.

Please remember that although your child is safely inside the school or in the vehicle, many other students are still walking around and cautious driving is needed at all times. We will be monitoring these procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of reducing traffic congestion while ensuring optimum safety for our students. Thank you for your cooperation and please drive safe!

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  ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Arrival Times:

Students in grades 1 - 5 will attend school from 8:15 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesday is a late start day, where students in grades 1 - 5 will attend school from 9:15 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Morning Kindergarten students will start at 9:10 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. There is no change to the P.M. Kindergarten schedule on Wednesday. Students who are tardy need to have a written excuse from their parents Please be sure your children do not arrive at school before 8:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. on Wednesday) and are picked up by 3:00 PM after school. Supervision is provided 15 minutes before and after school.

Absences:

Districts do not receive funds for students who are not at school regardless of reason. However, if your child is ill or late for any reason, you must telephone the school attendance tape, 417-2506, and leave his/her name, grade, teacher and reason for absence. If you do not call the tape number above our attendance clerk will call you at home or at work to verify your student is absent.

Perfect Attendance:

Checking Students In And Out Of School:

When it becomes necessary to check a student into school after classes begin, or when checking student out of school before the dismissal time, please do so from the office. Please do not take or pick the student up directly from the classroom. All guests and outside visitors must check in through the main school office. If a student needs to leave campus for a medical appointment, he/she must have written authorization from his/her parents and be signed out in the office. Students will only be released to adults listed on the emergency card.

Visitations:

Parents and interested community members are invited to visit our classrooms. Please phone the principal or the teacher to arrange a visitation. You are required to register at the office and receive a security badge before preceding to the classroom. School officials will ask you to return to the office if a security badge is not displayed.

If you need to come to school for any reason (drop off forgotten items, change transportation arrangements, etc.), please check in at the office. Do not go to the classroom. We will not interrupt classrooms with messages or calls.

Due to insurance and liability issues, non school aged childred and out of town students may not stay in classrooms or play on the yard.

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  COMMUNICATION

Teacher/Parent/School Communication:

Valley View believes in on-going communication between the teacher and the parent in order to best meet the needs of our students. Parents will receive the following formal communications from teachers:

1. Formal Report Card every trimester
2. Mid-Trimester Progress Reports for students who are not meeting grade level standards.
3. Formal conference at the end of the first trimester.
4. Conferences by request throughout the year.
5. Telephone/email contact with or from parents.
6. Student Success Team conferences when appropriate.

Please phone your child’s teacher or the principal if you have concerns. We want to work together to promote your child’s progress.

Report Cards:

With the adoption of the new state and district standards came the need for a new reporting system that could offer information that relates to those standards. The purpose of the new report card is to provide parents, students, and teachers information about progress toward meeting the standards. Research has shown that when there are specific targets (standards), learning can become more focused and thus increase. With this information parents are able to provide greater support to their child and the school.

How well a student is meeting the standards is measured in levels from 1 to 4. A ‘1’ indicates that a student is currently performing below the standards expected at his or her grade level. A ‘2’ indicates that a student is progressing toward meeting the standards. A ‘3’ indicates that he or she is consistently meeting the standards, and a ‘4’ indicates that a student exceeds the standards and may be working above grade level.

If a particular standard has not yet been assessed during either the first or second reporting period, then a student will receive a dot, indicating there is not sufficient data to report. A 1, 2, 3, or 4 does not equate to an A, B, C, etc. The numbers simply state where the child is in relation to meeting the rigorous standards of the grade level.

Academic Interventions:

When a student experiences difficulty in meeting standards and benchmarks within a curricular area he/she may be deemed “at risk” of meeting grade level standards. In a partnership between school and home, the school staff will develop an intervention plan designed to give support and aid to the student. These intervention strategies may include specific in-class assistance, specialist support, possible extra-curricula opportunities as well as at-home support. Parent/teacher cooperation and communication is essential in meeting the needs of our students.

Progress Reports:

Progress reports will be sent home midway between each report card period. The report will be used to indicate unsatisfactory progress and to alert parents to any problems their child might be having with any subject area, personal conduct, or work habits. They are designed to be quick and easy communicators between teachers and parents. Students displaying continual problems will receive a progress report every two weeks.

Progress reports are meant to save time, not create more work for anyone concerned. Maximum results can be obtained when parents cooperate fully. Progress reports will arrive home on announced dates published in the school newsletter and are to be returned signed within three days. Kindergarten and 1st grade parent conferences will be in November and March; progress reports will be given at that time.

Retention Policy:

If the school or the parents consider the possibility of retention in a grade for another year, notification of the proposed retention and the reasons why will be given according to the district retention policy. Prior to the final decision, a meeting will be held with the parents, teachers, and administrators. It is extremely important that any concerns be communicated very early in the school year so that remediation can be pursued and the student’s progress monitored.

Homework:

Purpose: The purpose of homework is to reinforce skills, teach good study habits, and facilitate home-school communication. Homework is an assignment to be completed by the student. It is expected that the student will expend the same effort on homework assignments as on class work. Research finds that time spent doing homework directly affects a child’s achievement. By doing assigned homework, children will increase skills and do better in school.

When requesting homework after an absence, please give the teacher 24 hours notice, if you would like to pick up the homework in the office. Many teachers have their homework assignments written on their whiteboard or posted in their window on a daily basis. After an absence, the teachers usually allow extra time for students to complete daily assignments so it is not necessary to pick up assignments if the child will be returning to school after a short absence. Please check with your child’s teacher for specific procedures for their classroom. If homework is requested, we will assume that it will be picked up and completed.

Independent Study Contracts for planned absences of five (5) days or more must be requested 2 weeks prior to the student’s last day of school.

Frequency:

The amount of homework varies among teachers, as does the amount of time required by each students to complete the homework. In kindergarten and first grade, homework may be assigned daily, weekly or monthly. In the second through fifth grade, homework is usually four days a week. Homework may be assigned on the weekend. Homework assignments may be short-term or long term. When a student has more than one teacher, the student’s teachers will make an effort to coordinate assignments. Assignments are not so lengthy as to infringe on family life and normal social development.

Wednesday Envelope:

Each Wednesday your child(ren) will bring home a manila envelope with school announcements. Teachers may use the Wednesday envelope for class newsletters, classroom announcements and/or assignments. Please sign the envelope and return to school the next day. Our goal is to improve communication by sending home information the same day each week. So look for the Wednesday Envelope. Valley View’s School Newsletter, “Valley View Voice”, is sent home electronically to those who have signed up for that or in your child’s Wednesday envelope. The Voice is printed on a weekly basis with up-to date information and will be sent home either electronically or in your child’s Weekly Envelope.

School Telephone:

School/Parent Communication:

E-Connection

E-CONNECTION - Valley View

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  SCHOOL-WIDE POLICIES

Grading Policy:

Grading policy and procedures have changed with the implementation of standards based report cards in grades K-5. Students are graded according to their individual ability as determined by their progress or achievement. All students and their parents receive communication regarding their work/study habits, progress, and ability levels through parent conference(s), on trimester report cards, and progress notes.

Retention Policy:

If the school or the parents consider the possibility of retention in a grade for another year, notification of the proposed retention and the reasons why will be given according to the district retention policy. Prior to the final decision, a meeting will be held with the parents, teachers, and administrators. It is extremely important that any concerns be communicated very early in the school year so that remediation can be pursued and the student's progress monitored.

Lunches:

We encourage our students to eat a well-balanced lunch each day. Milk is available for purchase during lunch. Hot lunches are available for purchase on a monthly basis for $45.00, or on a weekly ($11.25) or a daily basis ($2.25). Forgotten lunches may be left in the office for student pick-up during recess or in the cafeteria during lunch. Noon supervisors will pick up late lunches from the office at 11:00 a.m. and take to lunch area.

We do not encourage students to charge their lunches. Student forgetting or losing their money, however, may charge up to $6.75. A notice of charges will be sent home when the account is seriously overdrawn. Students who have accounts exceeding $6.75 will not be allowed to charge until the account is paid. Please let the office know if you need financial assistance in this area.

Lost and Found:

Our lost and found box is located in the multi-purpose room. Please try and mark your child’s clothing before they wear it to school. Each year we collect a large amount of unclaimed items which are simply left at school. If your child loses an article or item, please check the lost and found box first. Thank you for your help and support. All unclaimed lost and found items will be given to a local charity at the end of each trimester.

Lost or Damaged Books:

Students are responsible for the cost of replacing all lost or damaged texts and library books. Please help your child(ren) develop a sense of pride in their school materials which encourages them to take care of the items.

Toys:

Radios, skate boards, trading cards, walkman, etc., are not allowed at school. These items can be disruptive in and out of class and many times they get lost or damaged. We do not want students upset due to the lose or damage of an expensive item. Please help us enforce this policy. Primary students need the permission of their instructors before bringing such items to school for sharing.

Inclement Weather:

During inclement weather, students arriving at school in the morning will go into the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR). Supervision will be available. We ask that students not stand in the rain waiting for the bells to ring. During inclement weather students will eat in the MPR and be dismissed to their classrooms.

School Safety Procedures:

Valley View conducts regular safety drills for students and staff. These drills include: fire drills, earthquake drills, and safety “lock-down of classroom” drills.

A Safe-School Binder, which contains the school safety plan, is available for parent review in the school office.

Pleasanton Unified School District’s “Nondiscrimination, Sexual Harassment , and Complaint Procedures” are included in this handbook.

Electrical Energy Crisis - Rolling Blackouts:

During a rolling blackout, students will not be dismissed and our schedule will remain the same. The safest place for students during a blackout within the school hours is at school.

Our newly remodeled building allows for the sunlight to help illuminate the classrooms. Our teachers are prepared in an event we experience a rolling blackout. For your information, our emergency evacuation system has a four hour battery back up. We will be able to safely evacuate our school should an emergency occur during a blackout.

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  MEDICATION POLICY

Procedures for Administering Medications in School

In those cases where the principal decides that a parent request for administration of medication to a student at school is to be honored, the following procedures will be observed:

1. The administration of medication to pupils shall be done only in exceptional circumstances wherein the child’s health may be jeopardized without it and only when such administration has been requested and approved by the student’s parents and physician (in the case of prescription medication.)

2. Pupils requiring medications at school shall be identified to the school by parents and/or physician. Students are not allowed to carry or take medication, unless under the supervision of the school official designated to supervise the procedure, as described in #4 below.

3. A written statement shall be required, with prescription medication of:
a. The family physician, who shall indicate the necessity of said medication being given to the child during school hours; (pill bottle as described in #4 will suffice).
b. The parents, who shall request and authorize the designated school personnel to give said medication in the dosage so prescribed by the physician.

4. The parents will be requested to secure from the physician a prescription for duplicate supplies of said medication, one supply to be kept at home and one to be kept in school. The school principal will designate the person at the school to be responsible for the supply of medication at the school and under no circumstances is said medication to be kept in the classroom. Both supplies shall contain the name and telephone number of the pharmacy, the pupil’s identification, name of the physician, and dosage of the medication to be given. Taking the dosage shall be supervised by designated school personnel at a time conforming with the physician’s indicated dosage schedule. Medications are not to be accepted unless in a prescription bottle as described above.

5. All medication must be stored in a locked container available only to authorized personnel.

6. Over-the-counter medication must be in original container with dosage and frequency of administration clearly indicated. All medication administered at school requires a written statement signed by the parent and the physician for prescription and over the counter medications.

7. Request for the administration of medication by school personnel must be renewed with the school annually.

8. Medication left in the office at the end of the school year will be discarded.

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  SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

Student Activities:

• Spirit Day:
  Spirit days are every Friday. Valley View spirit days will be celebrated by the wearing of special clothing attire and occasionally Student Council sponsored activities.
• Assemblies:
  School wide assemblies are scheduled throughout the year to support educational programs.
• Class Parties:
  This is an activity that takes place outside of the normal academic routine. It typically involves treats from home or the store. Each class is allowed a maximum of three parties per year at the discretion of the teacher. Parents helping with the parties are coordinated by the teacher and PFC room parents. This policy does not preclude positive incentive programs which teachers might have for their students who display outstanding academic achievement and/or behavior.

FOODS PROVIDED FOR SCHOOL FUNCTIONS – ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION

The Board of Trustees will permit the serving of foods from home for school activities given the following criteria:

1. All foods served at school functions shall be prepared or purchased according to the California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law and Health and Safety Code 113700 et eq. Food Items may be distributed by individuals or organizations during the school day if:
a. It is a prepackaged item, or
b. It is prepared by a licensed outside vendor, or
c. It was prepared in a district kitchen facility under the supervision of an authorized Child Nutrition Services representative, or
d. It is food prepared in the home following safe food handling guidelines

2. The following safe food handling guidelines are suggested when preparing the above foods for school activities. These procedures will be available to all parents and guardians, staff and parent organizations in order to promote the safe preparation of those foods.
a. Wash foods that come in contact with the ground when growing or harvesting such as apples, melons, berries, grapes, tomatoes, lettuce, and so on.
b. Wash hands frequently during preparation and always after using the restroom. Keep hands away from the mouth and nose during preparation and always cover cuts and scrapes so as not to expose them to the food.
c. Make sure to sanitize all preparation surfaces and utensils with a mild sanitizing solution.
d. Do not use products from damaged or bulging cans.
e. Hold all cold foods at less than 41 degrees and all hot foods at greater than 150 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid the “Danger Zone” where bacteria have the opportunity to live and multiply. Reheat all hot foods to 160 degrees Fahrenheit before serving. Cool foods promptly in the refrigerator uncovered and not at room temperature. Food can be transported as long as exposure to the “Danger Zone” is limited.
f. Don’t thaw foods at room temperature. Always thaw frozen foods on the bottom shelf in the refrigerator, in the microwave or under cold, running water in less than one hour.
g. Avoid bringing homemade food to school if any member of the household has had an intestinal illness or traveled out of the country during the previous two months.

h. The district’s safe food handling procedures will be available to these organizations and sponsors to provide information on the appropriate steps to safeguard the health of pupils, staff and community.

3. Drinks brought from home should adhere to the District regulations regarding carbonated sodas. Milk brought from home needs to be properly chilled.

4. It is the responsibility of the pupil’s parent/guardian to notify the teacher and site principal of any food allergies their child may have and what precautions are required to address their needs. In the event individual school sites allow food to be provided to pupils for school functions, the school site needs to implement a program whereby the organizing parents/guardians are made aware of the unique needs of the pupils in the classroom.

5. In order to support traditional school events such as Thanksgiving Feasts and International Celebrations (of which ethnic foods are sometimes the highlight of the event), a parent or guardian must provide explicit permission to participate in the event. The announcement of the event should include a listing of the foods that will be provided from home.

• Field Trips:
  Class or grade level trips off the school grounds will help apply learning from the classroom to the real world. All trips will be explained fully to parents, and must show relevance to the curriculum of each particular grade level. All trips will be cleared in advance with the school administration. District policy does not allow parent volunteers to take siblings along on field trips. If child care for a younger sibling is an issue, please check with your child’s teacher before volunteering to help on the field trip. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Field Trip Permission Forms: All field trips require signed permission from the parent. This form MUST BE IN TO THE TEACHER 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIELD TRIP. Students are not allowed to call on the day of the trip. In the event that private vehicles are used to transport students on a field trip or other school function, the driver must sign a permission form stating that:

1. All drivers must be cleared through the Pleasanton Police Department before they can drive on a field trip. Clearance forms are available in the office.
2. The driver holds a valid California Driver’s License.
3. The driver carries insurance with the minimum coverage of Bodily Injury Liability: $100,000/$300,000, Porperty Damage: $25,000, Medical payments: $5,000, and Uninsured Motorist Coverage: $100,000/$300,000.
4. That the driver understands that his or her own insurance is primary. District is not liable.
5. The permission form must be signed by the driver and approved by the site administrator 24 hours before the field trip.

• Fund-raising:
  All fund-raising is coordinated through our Parent Faculty Club (PFC). Look for specific details regarding various fund-raises.

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  General School-Wide Programs

Conflict Resolution:

Valley View School has the conflict resolution model where student "conflict managers" help to mediate disagreements among students. Conflict managers are trained and must have parent approval to participate. Two of our teachers lead this all day training with the training date to be announced. Conflict resolution has dramatically reduced the number of student referrals to our office.

Second Step:

Valley View uses the character education program "Second Step". Second Step is designed to promote social competence and reduce children's social and emotional concerns. The curriculum teaches students several skills central to healthy social and emotional development including empahy, impulse control and problem solving and anger/emotion management. These skills are integrated and emphasized in all aspects of our curriculum and overall daily school experience.

Counselor Program:

Resource Specialist Program:

Reading Specialist Program:

Student Success Team (SST):

One major step utilized as an intervention for students having academic difficulties is the Student Success Team (SST). When student behavior and/or work habits become a concern and interfere with academic success, a SST meeting is scheduled. At the SST, a number of strategies are developed in order to help address the concern; e.g., instructional strategies, testing, program change or behavior contract. Please contact our office for more information regarding the SST process.

Psychologist:

G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented Education) Program:

Computer Lab:

All student in grades K-5 receive computer instruction. Students learn basic keyboarding skills, word processing, presentation skills and have an opportunity to experience many software programs that align with our district standards.

"Caught You Doing It Right At The View"

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  School Rules

Classroom:

Each teacher and class creates and implements the rules that they will need in order to maintain a positive learning environment. These rules, consequences, and rewards will be shared with parents.

Playground:

Students are to freeze when the bell rings and wait for a whistle to be blown dismissing them to their class lines. Students are to walk, not run, to their lines.

1. Inappropriate language is never tolerated at anytime.
2. Students must obey the instruction of all the yard duty supervisors. Supervisors will administer passes to students who request to enter the school building. The passes will have the child's name and destination.
3. Students will not interfere with other children's games or harass other students. Failure to show mutual respect will not be tolerated at anytime.
4. Climbing the fences is never allowed for any reason.
5. Students must always use the playground equipment safely.
6. Games that are rough or dangerous are not tolerated. Chicken fighting or deliberately punching, tripping, hitting or knocking down another student is a serious offense. Tag games or chasing others are only allowed on the open grass field.
7. Students are only permitted to kick balls in designated areas such as ball walls, grass and kickball diamond. Bouncing balls on the school walls or hitting the tether balls after the bell rings is not permitted.
8. Students may not return to their classrooms once they are dismissed for recess or lunch.

Lunch:

1. Students will be escorted by their teacher to the multi-purpose room or designated lunch area.
2. Students will stay with their class in line. No cutting in line, yelling or popping bags is allowed.
3. Throwing of food or other objects is never allowed and is considered a serious offense.
4. No food or drink is allowed on the playground.
5. Students will not be dismissed until all trash in the area is picked up and thrown away.

Restrooms:

1. Restrooms are to be used for bathroom purposes only.
2. Screaming, running or playing in the restroom or around them is never allowed and considered a serious offense.
3. Restrooms must be left neat and clean. Paper products inappropriately disposed of is considered very serious.
4. Food and drinks are not allowed in the restrooms.
5. Students will respect another person's right to privacy.

Bikes:

• Follow all bike safety rules.
• Walk your bike inside the bike rack and no riding on any area of the campus.
• Bring a lock for your bike. You must lock your bike. You may not lock up with a friend.
• You never have permission to thrash, trash, vandalize, or ghost ride a bike. If you do, you may loose bike privileges for the remainder of the year.
• Please be extremely careful when you leave school to go home. Walk your bike off campus and then ride carefully.
• The school has no legal responsibility for bikes. Damaged or stolen bikes are the financial responsibility of the owner.
• For your protection, do not decorate your bicycle with easily removable parts.
• We encourage you to register your bicycles at the police department or city hall.

Walking:

Be sure you have an established route to and from school that the whole family agrees on. Please cross at corners and obey the crossing guards. Also, do not arrive at school more than 5 to 10 minutes before class. Be sure to have rainy day plans arranged in advance!

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  Game Rules

Elementary Four-Square

1. The "A" square always serves.
2. Serves must be underhanded, with both hands.
3. When a player makes a mistake, he/she always returns to the "D" square.
4. The ball must hit in a square one time before it can be hit into another square.
5. The ball may not be caught or held.
6. The ball may not be double-hit.
7. If the ball hits a line, the ball is out.
8. A player may not hit the ball to the same person two times in a row.
9. All players must play safely.
10. "Rock, Paper, Scissors" settles all disagreements.

Tether Ball

1. The game begins when one player "serves". The player who won the previous game is the server.
2. The new player chooses which side to stand on and which direction he/she would like to hit the ball.
3. The new player must hit the ball at least once for the game to be official.
4. Each play must stay on his/her side at all times.
5. Players may not hold or catch the ball.
6. Players may not touch the rope or touch the pole.
7. Players may not hit the ball more than twice while it is on his/her side.
8. The winning player may not play more than three games in a row.
9. Players not following the above rules must return to the end of the line.
10. "Rock, Paper, Scissors" settles all disagreements.

"Big Toy"

1. Tag or any other games are not allowed on the equipment or in the area.
2. The only way allowed down the slide is feet first in a sitting position.
3. Students may not block or stop on any slide at anytime. Only one student at a time down the slide.
4. Ripping in "Big Toy" area is never allowed.
5. Jumping off the slide is never allowed and extremely dangerous.
6. Bottom of slide area must remain clear for students coming down.
7. Common Sense is always the rule on the "Big Toy".

Ball Wall

1. Ball Walls are not made for tennis balls, baseballs or anything other than school issued balls.
2. Only one ball per court and only two students at a time inside the court. Each ball wall has two courts.
3. Students must line up orderly as they wait their turn inside the court.
4. All playground areas are open. Therefore, there is no "claiming or saving" the court by any student.

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  PARENT PARTICIPATION

Parent Faculty Club (PFC):

Volunteer Programs:

School Site Council:

Valley View's School Site Council is an advisory committee to the school, consisting of parents, teachers, and administrators. The Council gives input and direction to the School Based Coordinated Program. This state funded program brings a significant amount of money into our school. The School Site Council is open to the whole community and meets on a monthly basis.

Change of Classes:

Valley View is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of our students and parents. Should a family or the school deem it necessary to change a student's class during the academic school year, a special conference will be arranged between the parent, teachers, and administrators to best determine the correct placement for the student. Placement can be done only on a space available basis. Changes will not be considered until after the first two weeks of school.

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Valley View's school community of students, teachers, administrators and parents works to provide both a positive and productive school climate. The student behavior program incorporates expectations, consequences and a positive incentive program that builds self-esteem. Parent communication and involvement are two major factors which make the program a success.

Parents will be informed of minor disruptions to the educational process through the classroom teacher by phone call, student discipline referral, or a scheduled student/parent teacher conference. Vandalism, stealing, drugs, physical abuse, and insubordination are considered most serious and may be dealt with through suspensions.

We have a positive discipline program that guides students to appropriate behavior, consistent enforcement and consequences. We hope that you will support us in making Valley View a safe, positive school with an effective instructional program.

School Expectations

1. Respect others
2. Respect property
3. Always follow adult directions
4. Play safely
5. Show fairness

Suspensions

Suspensions are only used in those cases listed on the official suspension form. Suspension is not meant as a form of behavior modification, but as a way to remove students from serious infractions, address the law and insure official documentation of events. Suspension forms become a permanent part of the student's records.

Alternative Consequences:

Students may be sent home for a day without completing official papers. Students may also be excluded from class and kept in the office. Parents are notified of exclusion at all times.

If a student is sent to the principal the expected outcome may be:

• 1st Offense: Unless a major infraction occurs, a warning will be given and his/her name will be on file.
• 2nd Offense: Student will be given consequences and parents will be notified. This may include detention or a work detail.
• 3rd Offense: Student may be suspended or more serious consequences applied. Parents will be notified.

Sexual Harassment Policy:

Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual or physical contact of a sexual nature made by someone in the educational setting.

The District considers sexual harassment to be a major offense which may result in disciplinary action for an offending employee or student. Complaints of sexual harassment shall be treated confidentially.

Substance Abuse Policy:

1. The purpose of the intervention policy is:
1. To help students become aware of the destructive nature of substance abuse.
2. To help students discontinue use of illegal substances, tobacco, and alcohol.
3. To offer families and staff information regarding resources, referrals and assistance to effectively deal the problem of illegal substances, tobacco, and alcohol.
2. Enforcement:
   Valley View has a responsibility to provide a safe, tobacco, alcohol and drug free environment for all students. Therefore, a student is subject to suspension or expulsion whenever it is established that the student has used, sold, or been in possession of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal substances on or about the school campus.
   1. First Offense and Second Offense:
      - One day suspension
      - Student and parent shall be given the option of continued suspension or acceptance of referral to designated intervention program. If the student and parent are unwilling to participate in the intervention program, a three-to-five day suspension shall be assigned.
   2. Third Offense:
      - Recommendation to Board of Trustees for expulsion
      - Student shall be suspended and remain on suspension until the Board of Trustees renders a decision regarding expulsion.

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  PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DRESS CODE

Dress Code - Administrative Regulations:

These regulations specify standards of student dress that promote a positive and safe learning environment conducive to high academic and behavior standards. Each school site council or other school committee shall regularly review the following regulations and may establish additional school rules governing student dress, so long as such rules are not contrary to this regulation. The district and school dress codes shall be enforced on the school campus and at any school-sponsored activity. Alternative programs may implement differentiated standards.

Any apparel, jewelry, grooming, or accessories, even if not specifically mentioned below, which creates a safety or health concern, or causes or threatens to cause a disruption to the educational process is prohibited.

1. Pupils must dress appropriately for educational activities in which they will participate so as not to endanger their health, safety, or welfare, or that of others.
2. Shoes must be worn at all times. To foster safety and freedom of play open toe shoes are not permissible. Shoes with wheels are not permitted on campus.
3. Clothing, grooming, accessories, tattoos and jewelry shall be free of writing, pictures, symbols or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane, obscene, libelous, slanderous, or sexually suggestive. Clothing, grooming, accessories, tattoos, or jewelry that degrade any cultural, religious or ethnic values or which advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice or discrimination, or which promote sex, and use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol or any unlawful acts, are prohibited.
4. Hats, caps, and other head coverings shall not be worn in classrooms, except for valid medical reasons authorized by the administration and verified in writing by a physician. Additionally, students enrolled in athletics shall be permitted to wear athletic hats which are required for, or are a part of, their school athletic activities. Student athlete may not wear athletic hats in any area except the appropriate athletic fields.
5. Dark glasses shall not be worn indoors, except for valid medical reasons authorized by the administration and verified in writing by a physician.
6. Clothes, apparel or attire must be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times. Clothing, apparel or attire that fails to provide adequate coverage of the body, including but not limited to, see-through or fishnet fabrics, bare midriffs, tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, off-the-shoulder or low-cut tops or dresses, skirts and shorts, which are shorter than mid-thigh in length and sagging pants, are prohibited.
7. Any clothing, apparel or attire which could be used as a weapon, or could be damaging to school property, included, but not limited to, steel-toed boots, chains, items with spikes or studs, etc., is prohibited.
8. Gang-related apparel, including, but not limited to, symbols, emblems, or insignia is prohibited, including clothing, apparel or attire which is identified by the police as being gang-related.
9. Pupils shall not display any material which so incites others as to create a danger of the commission of unlawful acts on school grounds, disrupts the school process or violates district or school site policies or rules.
10. Clothing, grooming, accessories, tattoos or jewelry which have been altered by the addition of lettering or symbols and fall within the definition of part 8 above, are prohibited.
11. Colored hair dye is not permitted at school.

Exceptions may be made by the principal particularly for special days, special events, or activities. Any violation of the district or school dress code(s) will be considered a violation of Education Code section 48900(k)--disruption of school activities and/or willful defiance of valid school personnel authority. Consequences will be specified in each school discipline plan but may include suspension or recommendation for expulsion. Final determination of what constitutes appropriate dress will be made by the school administration.

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  STOP CRIME

DIAL 426-7101 TO STOP CRIME

• violence
• threats
• vandalism
• truancy
• graffiti
• at-risk behavior (students)
• illegal tobacco use

Help us STOP activities which detract from a positive learning environment for all students.
426-7101 = STOP-line for schools

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