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Board of Education
Beth Albiani
Nancy Chaires Espinoza
Carmine S. Forcina
Chet Madison, Sr.
Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire
Anthony “Tony” Perez
Bobbie Singh-Allen
District Administrators
Christopher R. Hoffman, Superintendent
Mark Cerutti, Superintendent of Education Services and Schools
Melanie Dopson, Ed. D., Director of Secondary Education
Anthony Limoges, Ed..D., Director of Secondary Education
Charlotte Phinizy, Director of Secondary Education
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School Administration
Brie Bajar, Principal
Jessica Ghalambor, Vice Principal, H-O
Kristen Miller, Vice Principal, P-Z
Chris Woods, Teacher-in-Charge, A-G
School Secretary
Vickie Stuart
Counselors
Loretta Burdeaux, H - O
Amy Freeman, A - G
Kindra Trice, P - Z
Director of Student Activities
Donna McNeel
Director of Athletics
Kristen Couchot
KATHERINE L. ALBIANI MIDDLE SCHOOL
Parent and Student Handbook
2017 - 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
KAMS/EGUSD Directory-Cover Page……………………………………………………..…… 1
EGUSD Mission Statement/Core Values……………………………………………....…...…… 4
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School Mission Statement…………………………..…..…...…… 4
History of Katherine L. Albiani …………………………………………………..…….….…… 5
General Information………………………………………………………….……………….. 6
Arrivals, Dismissals and Supervision Hours ……………………………….……………… 6
Bell Schedules ……………………………………………………………….…………….. 6
Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters .............................................................................................
Birthdays/Special Occasions ...…………………………………………………………….
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Bus Transportation ……………………………………………………………….……….. 7
Student Conduct on Buses …………………………………………….…..…………… 7
Discipline Process for Bus Citations …………………………………………….……… 8
Calendar Highlights and Information………………………………………………………. 8
Campus Courtesy …………………………………………………………………...……... 8
Cellular Phones & Electronic Devices …………………………………………………….. 8
Closed Campus Policy …………………………………………………………………….. 9
Food and Nutrition Services ………………………………………………….…..………… 9
Guest Teacher Policy ………………………………………….………………………….. 9
Homework Requests ………….…………………………………………..……………….. 10
Lost and Found………………………………………………………………….…………. 10
Medication……………………………….………………………………….……….…… 10
Pleasant Grove/Katherine L. Albiani Library ……………………..……….…………….. 10
Payment Reminder .……………………………………………………………………….. 11
Returned Check Policy …………………………………………………………………… 11
School Property ………………………………………………..………...……….………. 12 Visitors …………………………………………………………..……………..………… 12
Attendance ……………………………………………………………………………….…….. 12 How to Clear Absences……………………………….…………………….……………… 12 Classification of Absences …………..……………….……………….……………….…… 12
Early Dismissals/Leave of Grounds………………………………….…………….……. 12
Consequences for Truancy………………………..………………………………………... 13
Tardy Policy...………………………………………………………….….….….…..…….. 13
Change of Address………………….……………………………………………….……... 13
Guidelines for Extended Absences Due to Vacation…………………………………..…… 13
Illness At School…………………………………………………..………...………….….. 14
Withdrawals – Transfers………………………………….……………..……………..….. 14
Counseling and Curriculum Information …………………………………………………….. 14
Comprehensive Guidance Program ………………………………….…………..…………. 14
Conflict Management ………………………………………………...…………..………… 14
Course Selection and Planning ……………………….………………….…..…………….. 14
Grade Point Average (GPA)………………………………………………………….…….. 15
Albiani Promotion Policy ………………………………………………………………………. 15
Promotion Requirements: 7th & 8th grade …………………………………………………… 15
Promotion Criteria: 7th Grade ……………………………………………………..……….. 16
Promotion Criteria: 8th Grade …………………………………………...............………… 16
UC and CSU A-G Requirements …………………………………………………………… 16
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Academic Support…………………………….………………………………………..………. 17 Academic Code of Conduct…………………………………………….……………..……. 17 Plagiarism Policy…………………………………………………………………..…... 17 Academic Acceleration …………………………………………..………............................ 17
Policy and Procedures for Challenging Courses ………………………………………. 17
Course syllabus, Class Standards and Grading Policy ………………….…….…………… 18
Grade Reporting …………..………………………………………….…….……………… 19 Instructional Materials …………………………………………………………………….. 19
Success Strategies for Homework……………………………………….…………………. 19 Tutoring …………………………………………………………………...……………….. 19
Computer Lab……………………………………………………………………………… 19
Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities ………………………………..……………. 19
Identification Cards (ID) ……………………………………………..…………..………… 19 Associated Student Body (ASB) …………..…………………………..………….……….. 19 Assemblies……………………………………………………………………………….…. 19 Clubs ………………….……………………………………………………………….…… 20 Dance Policy and Permission Form…….………………………...…………………..……. 20 Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities Eligibility……………...……………..….... 20
Initial Eligibility……………………………………………………………………...... 20 Continuing Eligibility……………………………………….………………………..... 21
No-Activities List ………………………………….……………..……………….……….. 21 Albiani Student Recognition …………………………..…………………………………… 21 S. O. A. R. – Student’ Outstanding Academic Reward [a.k.a. Renaissance] .….……… 21 8th Grade Awards Ceremony …………………………………...……………………… 21
Albiani All-Star Award ….…………………………………...………………….…….. 21
Gil and Katherine Albiani Award……………………………………………………… 22
Albiani Community Services Awards…………………………………………...……… 22
Student Leadership ……………………………………………………………………..….. 23 Student Store …………………………………………………………………………..…… 23
Student Discipline ……………………….……….……………………………….………….….. 23
KAMS “3 Be” Expectations …….…..………………………………………………………. 23 KAMS “3 Be’s” Behavior in Common Areas ........................................…………….……... 24
Dismissal Procedures ...................................……………………………………………….. 26
Dress Code ……….……………………………….………………………………..………. 26 Public Display of Affection ………………..…………………………….…………………. 27
Preventing Suspensions and Expulsion ……..………….……………………………..……. 27
Suspension ………………………….……….……………………………….………….….. 27
Reasons for Suspensions ………………………………………………………………. 27
Expulsion ……………………….….…………………………………………………....…. 29
Prohibition of Discrimination or Harassment and Related Complaint
Procedures…………………………………………………………………………
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Non-Discrimination and Bullying ...........................................................................................
Elk Grove Unified School District Non-Discrimination Policy .............................................
Disciplinary Appeals Process ……..…………………………………………………..……
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Uniform Complaint Procedures ……………………………………………………………. 31
Education Codes Related to Discipline ……………………………………………………..
Prohibition on Possession and Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products ..................................
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MISSION STATEMENT
Elk Grove Unified School District will provide a learning
community that challenges ALL students
to realize their greatest potential.
ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORE VALUES
1. Outcomes for Students
Achievement Of Core Academic Skills
Confident, Effective Thinkers And Problem Solvers
Ethical Participants In Society
2. Commitments About How We Operate As An Organization
Supporting Continuous Improvement Of Instruction
Building Strong Relationships
Finding Solutions
3. High Expectations For Learning For ALL Students And Staff
Instructional Excellence
Safe, Peaceful, And Healthy Environment
Enriched Learning Atmosphere
Collaboration With Diverse Communities And Families
Elk Grove Unified School District
Guiding Principles for Middle Schools
Focus on individual students
Focus on on-going assessments
Flexible schedules/movement of students for appropriate academic placement (and balanced class
sizes)
Academic program assistance for students in Far Below Basic and Basic categories
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School
Mission Statement
“To ensure a safe, healthy, engaging, and innovative learning
community that provides all students universal access to a rigorous
curriculum that promotes high standards of scholarship and citizenship.”
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KATHERINE L. ALBIANI MIDDLE SCHOOL
Katherine Albiani is a graduate of Elk Grove High School who has resided in the
area since 1950. She served on the Board of Education for the Elk Grove Unified School
District from 1976 to 1994, an eighteen-year period. She presently serves on the Board of
the Los Rios Community College District, a position she has held since 1998.
When Ms. Albiani was on the Elk Grove Board, she was selected to serve as
president three times, in 1979, 1986, and 1993. She was a key player in the passage of two
bond measures for Elk Grove schools. During this time period, she also served as president
of the California School Boards Association (1985) and continued to serve on the Board
of Directors for an additional five years. Her other associations with education groups
include the following: board member of the California College Trustee Association,
member of the National Vocational Education Task Force, and member of the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accreditation Commission. During her four
years of service with WASC, Ms. Albiani assisted with the evaluation of public schools in
ten western states and was able to bring back ideas, programs, and practices for use in Elk
Grove.
In 1954, Ms. Albiani was the co-founder of the Elk Grove Cooperative Preschool
that still exists as the Adult Education Partnership Preschool. From that involvement with
small children, Ms. Albiani has continued her community involvement with those of all
ages and served as the president of the Elk Grove Senior Center. She also has been
president of the Sacramento YMCA and worked to support the Sacramento Public Library.
Over the years, Ms. Albiani has received many awards and recognition including
education leadership awards from the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and the
California State Senate, a Human Rights Award for Education from the city and county of
Sacramento, and Distinguished Service Award from the Association of California School
Administrators.
Ms. Albiani has lived in the Elk Grove area for over fifty years. She and her
husband, Gil, have five children who are all graduates of Elk Grove High School. Their
grandchildren presently attend Elk Grove schools. In 1984, the Albiani Family was chosen
as Elk Grove Family-of-the-Year.
The Albiani family lives in the Pleasant Grove area.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ARRIVALS, DISMISSALS, AND SUPERVISION HOURS: The campus is open from 7:30 am to 3:30 p.m. The earliest a student may be dropped off is 7:30
a.m. The latest a student may be picked up is 3:30 p.m. Students are not supervised past 3:30 p.m. unless they are involved in a school related activity. All
students must be picked up within 15 minutes of a student activity dismissal. The latest student pick up for After School Detention is 4:30 p.m.
2017-2018 Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule 7th Grade 8th Grade
Period 1 8:05 AM - 9:01 AM 56 min Period 1 8:05 AM - 9:01 AM 56 min
Period 2
Break
9:06 AM
10:02 AM
- 10:02 AM
10:12 AM
56 min
10 min
Period 2
Break
9:06 AM
10:02 AM
- 10:02 AM
10:12 AM
56 min
10 min
Period 3 10:17 AM - 11:22 AM 65 min Period 3 10:17 AM - 11:22 AM 65 min
Early Lunch 11:22 AM - 11:57 AM 35 min Period 4 11:27 AM - 12:23 PM 56 min
Period 4 12:02 PM - 12:58 PM 56 min Late Lunch 12:23 PM - 12:58 PM 35 min
Period 5 1:03 PM - 1:59 PM 56 min Period 5 1:03 PM - 1:59 PM 56 min
Period 6 2:04 PM - 3:00 PM 56 min Period 6 2:04 PM - 3:00 PM 56 min
Late Start Bell Schedule 7th Grade 8th Grade
Period 1 9:00 AM - 9:49 AM 49 min Period 1 9:00 AM - 9:49 AM 49 min
Period 2
Break
9:54 AM
10:43 AM
- 10:43 AM
10:53 AM
49 min
10 min
Period 2
Break
9:54 AM
10:43 AM
- 10:43 AM
10:53 AM
49 min
10 min
Period 3 10:58 AM - 11:47 AM 49 min Period 3 10:58 AM - 11:47 AM 49 min
Early Lunch 11:47 AM - 12:17 PM 30 min Period 4 11:52 AM - 12:42 PM 50 min
Period 4 12:22 PM - 1:12 PM 50 min Late Lunch 12:42 PM - 1:12 PM 30 min
Period 5 1:17 PM - 2:06 PM 49 min Period 5 1:17 PM - 2:06 PM 49 min
Period 6 2:11 PM - 3:00 PM 49 min Period 6 2:11 PM - 3:00 PM 49 min
Minimum Day Bell Schedule 7th Grade 8th Grade
Period 1 8:05 AM - 8:41 AM 36 min Period 1 8:05 AM - 8:41 AM 36 min
Period 2 8:46 AM - 9:22 AM 36 min Period 2 8:46 AM - 9:22 AM 36 min
Period 3 9:27 AM - 10:03 AM 36 min Period 3 9:27 AM - 10:03 AM 36 min
Early Lunch 10:03 AM - 10:28 AM 25 min Period 4 10:08 AM - 10:44 AM 36 min
Period 4 10:33 AM - 11:09 AM 36 min Late Lunch 10:44 AM - 11:09 AM 25 min
Period 5 11:14 AM - 11:50 AM 36 min Period 5 11:14 AM - 11:50 AM 36 min
Period 6 11:55 AM - 12:30 PM 35 min Period 6 11:55 AM - 12:30 PM 35 min
No School Minimum Days September 4, 2017 Labor Day October 6, 2017
November 10, 2017 Veteran’s Day December 14 & 15, 2017
November 20 – 24, 2017 Thanksgiving Break February 8, 2018
December 18, 2017- January 2, 2018* (
2013
Winter Break *(No School, Teacher preservice)
March 9, 2018 April 24-27, 2018 (Testing)
January 15, 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
May 24 & 25, 2018 (Tentative CST 8esting) February 12, 2018 Lincoln’s Birthday May 25, 2017 Last Day of School
February 19, 2018 Presidents’ Holiday
April 10 - 14, 2018 Spring Break
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BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERS
Bicycles, skateboards, and scooters MAY NOT be ridden on the school campus at any time. Bicycles must be parked and locked
in the area designated for bicycle storage. Skateboards should be locked up or stored in a classroom; they cannot be carried with
the student during the day. Students leaving the school campus on bicycles, skateboards or scooters are advised that they must
come to a complete stop at the edge of the campus when entering the city streets. State law requires that students under 18 years
of age wear helmets when riding bikes to and from school. Students who do not wear helmets may lose the privilege of bringing
bikes, scooters and skateboards to school. Violators may be subject to a $25 fine or more. Katherine L. Albiani Middle School
is not responsible for unlocked bicycles or for bicycles/ left overnight at the site.
The Elk Grove Unified School District prohibits the use of skateboards, wheelies, roller skates, in-line skates, or similar devices
on school property, including parking lots and walkways. Violators may be prosecuted under SCC 1084 section 9.38.015 and
fined up to $250.
Area Safety Responsibility Respect
Bicycles/
Skateboards/
Walkers
Walk/ride safely and use
crosswalks
Walk bikes/skateboards on
campus
Wear a helmet
Use kind words and actions
Respect property – yours and
others
Touch other’s property only
with permission
Lock up bikes and
skateboards in appropriate
areas
BIRTHDAYS/ SPECIAL OCCASIONS Celebrations of students’ birthdays must remain positive, appropriate, and safe. Flowers, balloons, candy, etc. other than those
available at school-sponsored events, will not be delivered to a student to acknowledge any special occasion. These items disrupt
the educational process. If these items are delivered to school they will be kept in the Student Services or Administration Office
until the end of the school day. Cakes and other food items are not to be brought to school or distributed.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
The Elk Grove Unified School District provides bus transportation to Katherine L. Albiani Middle School for students who meet
transportation criteria. In order to ensure the safety of students being transported, all students must abide by the bus conduct
rules established by the Elk Grove Unified School District Transportation Department.
STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES
I. Rules and Regulations
A. Students are required to:
1. Arrive at the bus stop five (5) minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
2. Use only their appropriate bus stop.
3. When wishing to transport live animals, insects, and reptiles to or from school, arrange for them to be
transported other than on the bus.
4. Refrain from transporting hazardous or destructive objects of any kind, such as firearms, weapons, glass
objects or containers, explosives, sharp or pointed objects, skateboards or baseball bats.
5. Respect the rights and property of others on the bus and at the bus stop.
6. Avoid all fighting and rough play while at the bus stop, on the bus, or when getting on or off the bus.
7. Always enter and leave the bus through the entrance door, except in emergencies.
8. Remain seated, facing forward, with feet, legs and other objects clear of aisle while the bus is in motion.
9. Keep all parts of the body inside the bus.
10. Keep all windows closed unless otherwise instructed by the bus operator.
11. Remain quiet at railroad crossings.
12. Not use profane language, obscene gestures, or create excessive or unnecessary noise.
13. Not damage or deface any part of the bus, tamper with the radio, controls, emergency exits or other
equipment, shoot or throw any objects inside/outside or at the bus, or in any way endanger the safety of
others.
14. Help keep the bus safe and free from litter by not eating, drinking or smoking on the bus.
15. Be courteous and respectful to the bus operator, other students and passersby.
16. Obey the request of the bus operator; give proper identification when requested.
17. When leaving the bus at other than the student’s appropriate bus stop, give the bus operator a written request
signed by the parent/guardian and approved by the site administrator and/or his/her designee.
18. When necessary to cross the street, always cross in front of the bus.
Students who need to make changes in their riding arrangements home on the school bus, or to ride with another student must
have written permission from their parent and the parent of the other student. The permission notes must be brought to the
Student Services Office before, or the morning of the requested ride date. Office Staff will verify with both parents the
authenticity of the note and forward it to an administrator for approval. Administration will sign the note and the student is to
deliver it to the bus driver when boarding the bus.
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II. Discipline Process for Bus Citations
A. The Principal or designee is responsible for notifying the parent of all violations. The normal progression for
penalties for violations of the rules and regulations on the bus are:
First Violation: Warning by the administration/notification of parent.
Second Violation: 1-day suspension from riding bus/notification of parent.
Third Violation: 5-day suspension from riding bus/notification of parent.
Fourth Violation: 10-day suspension from riding bus/notification of parent.
Fifth Violation: Permanent suspension from riding bus for the remainder of the school year/notification of
parent.
In cases of severe misconduct, students may be assigned penalties more severe than provided for the normal process. All other
school district rules and regulations, together with their penalties, shall apply to conduct on buses and shall be administered by
the Principal or other appropriate school authorities.
Area Safety Responsibility Respect
Bus Area Stand where the bus driver
directs you to
Keep sidewalk clear
Stay on the middle school
side
Use kind words and actions
Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Patiently wait for your bus.
Appropriately dispose of
trash
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS AND INFORMATION
Please check the district and school websites for school-year calendars and highlights. (www.EGUSD.net) and
(http://kams.egusd.net)
CAMPUS COURTESY
Maintaining a quiet, calm, academic supportive atmosphere is essential to learning, and nothing contributes more to this atmosphere
as does being safe, responsible and respectful. Students are asked to demonstrate these behaviors by:
3 “Be” Expectations Area Safety Responsibility Respect
Walkways/ Quad and
Stage Areas Walk at all times
Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Use picnic tables, benches,
stage area appropriately
Use kind words and actions
Respect property – yours
and others
Dispose of all trash in
the garbage cans
Use drinking fountains
appropriately
Arrive to class on time
Gym/ Black top/ Field
areas Sit properly in assigned area
Use equipment properly
Be a team player
Encourage others
Only use equipment when
give permission.
Show good
sportsmanship
Return equipment to
designated area
Dispose of food and
drink before entering
the locker room
Restroom Keep water in sink
Wash hands
Use garbage cans
Give others privacy
Respect property – yours
and others
Flush toilets
Use soap and dryers
appropriately
Inform adults of
vandalism
CELLULAR PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Though students are permitted to carry their cell phones during the school day, use of cell phones is prohibited during school
hours. All cell phones must be turned off and removed from visibility before the tardy bell rings each day and BEFORE
entering their classroom at the beginning of the school day. Cell phones must remain off for the remainder of the school day and
can be turned on once a student leaves the classroom after 3:00. Use of cell phones during the school day for any reason, without
permission, will result in the cell phone being confiscated. Repeated behavior will result in the student receiving school
consequences. Teachers may allow students to use electronic devices in the classroom for academic reasons. Students may not
use their phones in the library. If a student is in the Administration Office or the Student Services building, they may not use their
cell phone. Administration will contact parents if necessary and/or the student can request to use the phone in the office to contact
their parent.
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If a cell phone rings or vibrates during a class period, between classes, or during lunch, it will be confiscated. Forgetting
to turn the cell phone off is not an acceptable excuse. If a student is going to bring a cell phone to school they are expected
to be responsible for turning it off at the beginning of the school day. Students are not allowed to take photos or video. If
students choose to do so, they will receive an electronic device violation and their phone will be confiscated. Once a cell phone is
confiscated by a school employee, a parent or guardian must come to the school to pick the phone up after the first offense.
Finally, by bringing a cell phone or other electronic device to Katherine Albiani Middle School, the student is assuming
responsibility for that device. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen cell phone or electronic device.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES/IPODS/CD PLAYERS/RADIOS/GAMBOY GAMES IPods, iPads, CD players, radios, PSPs, Game Boys, and/or DS devices and games must be turned off removed from visibility
before the tardy bell rings each day and BEFORE entering their classroom at the beginning of the school day. Students are
prohibited from using external speakers (Bluetooth or wired), they must use personal headphones. The volume of the
headphones must be at a level so that the student can also hear what is going on around them in the environment. These items are
not permitted for use during school hours (including lunch). Students and their families accept full responsibility for the loss
or theft of these devices when they are brought to school. If an iPod or any other electronic device is being used during school
hours (including lunch), a parent or guardian must come to the school to pick the device up after the first offense. Students may
not use their phones in the library. We encourage students to leave all electronic devices at home as these items are often lost
or stolen at school. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen electronic devices.
Not only do these devices disrupt classes, they are often stolen or lost. Katherine L. Albiani Middle School is not responsible
for any lost, damaged, or stolen phones or other electronic devices.
Pursuant to California Education Code Section 51512, the use of any electronic listening or recording device in an
educational setting without prior consent of the teacher and/or the principal is prohibited. Any pupil violating this
section will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY
The Elk Grove Unified School District has a “CLOSED CAMPUS” policy at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School. Students are
expected to stay on campus once they arrive unless they have legal permission to leave. Permission to leave is obtained through
the Student Services Office. Teachers may not excuse students to leave campus for any reason. Students reported on another
campus during the regular school day will be subject to disciplinary action.
FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES
Food services and the student store provide nutritious items for students. The school cafeteria is maintained as a vital part of the
health program of the school. Meals are served in the multi-purpose room. Occasionally there are outdoor events where meals are
provided outside. Students are expected to exhibit appropriate behaviors at meals and nutritious break times.
Students are asked to demonstrate these behaviors by:
3 “Be” Expectations
Area Safety Responsibility Respect
Breakfast and Lunch in
Cafeteria and Outdoor
Tables
Walk
Eat only your own food
While in the MP room,
remain seated
Stay in the quad area
Be friendly, courteous, and
wait in line patiently
Respect peers by not
cutting in line
Leave the floor and table
area in a clean condition for
others
Use the benches for indoor
and outdoor seating
All food and drink
stays in the MP room.
Only water and
Gatorade are allowed
outside.
Deposit all trash in the
garbage cans
GUEST TEACHER POLICY
Students are expected to welcome Guest Teachers (substitute teachers) with cooperation and respect. Students will represent
KAMS with their best behavior towards those who substitute for their regular classroom teacher. Students who are not
cooperative and respectful toward Guest Teachers will receive disciplinary consequences from the classroom teacher.
GUM
Gum is prohibited on the campus of Katherine L. Albiani Middle School. Students violating the gum policy may be issued a
warning or alternative consequence with parent notification.
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HOMEWORK REQUESTS
The following is the procedure for homework requests for students:
1. Students who are absent one or two days will receive their homework upon their return to school, or they may contact
their teachers by email or voicemail.
2. Students who are absent for three or more days should contact their teachers to request homework.
3. Homework will be ready for pick up as arranged by the teacher after school until 3:30 in the Student Services Office.
4. Students will have one day to complete homework for each day of excused absence.
5. Homework for unexcused absences, (i.e. vacation) is at the discretion of the teacher, (See page 12 Extended Absence).
LOST AND FOUND
Students who find articles of clothing, books, wallets, backpacks, jewelry, personal items, etc. need to take them to the Student
Services Office or the MP Room. They will be placed in the “Lost and Found” to be reclaimed by their owners. If students have
lost any items, please check in the “Lost and Found.” Small items are kept in the Student Services Office. Clothing and
backpacks are kept in the MP room. Students are encouraged not to bring valuable possessions or large sums of money to school.
WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOST, STOLEN, OR MISSING ARTICLES ON CAMPUS: LOCKERS
ARE NOT SAFES!
MEDICATION
Students are not permitted to bring medication, (prescription and non-prescription), to school without written doctor’s
approval on the appropriate form. If your child must take medication at school, a parent must come in and pick up an
authorization sheet to be filled out by the doctor before medication can be administered. A parent should bring the medication to
the school, in its original container, with the physician’s instructions for administering the medication along with the
authorization sheet. The medication and/or a reserve supply should be securely locked in the Health Office at all times. Please
contact the Student Services Office staff at Albiani Middle School to obtain forms and information regarding this procedure.
PLEASANT GROVE/ KATHERINE L. ALBIANI LIBRARY
The Pleasant Grove High School and Katherine Albiani (PGHS/KAMS) Library serves all students in the seventh through the
twelfth grades. Students have access to over 35,000 plus fiction, non-fiction, and reference books, 250 plus audio books, 15
magazine subscriptions, 60 networked computers, on-line academic database subscription, copy and pencil machines. The
mission of PGHS/KAMS library is to promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading; and to ensure that our students become
lifelong learners who can find, evaluate, and utilize information in a variety of formats in an effective, critical, and responsible
way. PGHS/KAMS Library provides a variety of programs and instruction to support student learning throughout the academic
school year.
Library Website: The PGHS/KAMS Library website is available to all students 24/7 on the Internet. You can find a variety of
information available to help students with class assignments, study aids, recommendations for fiction books, textbook
information, details about our monthly promotions and much more. Click on the library link on our home page at https:kams.egusd.net
Library Hours: Please refer to the library website for updated information about our library hours of service.
Regular Library Hours – The library is open 7:20 A.M. to 3:20 P.M. on regular school days. The library is open to
students at both lunches except when special events are scheduled in the library.
Late Start Thursdays Hours - The library will be open before school for student use from 8:00 to the start of school for
both KAMS and PGHS students.
Library Use Guidelines and Rules:
Seating is limited: therefore the library is intended for serious students who are seeking a quiet place to study, do
research and use the computers for school work.
Photo ID is required for checking out all library books and for using computers. Students should bring their ID card to
school every day.
Students are expected to work quietly at tables using inside library voices. Only four students at a table at any given
time.
Students should be respectful of other students who may be studying or working on a class assignment. Students
should be actively working on an assignment, reading a book, or studying.
Electronics and phones must be turned off and put away while in the library and no food or drink or water may be out.
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Area Safety Responsibility Respect
Library Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Use chairs and tables
appropriately and only 4
students per table are allowed
Be respectful of others using
the library – All students
should come to the library to
do quiet study, homework,
research or reading
Use quiet voices when
speaking to each other
Use electronic devices for
school related activities
Return borrowed materials to
its proper place
Be a responsible library user
and return/renew books by due
date
Use computers/internet
appropriately
Pay for printing or copying
costs
Leave food and drink in your
backpack or at the front
counter
Library Computer Use Policies: Computers are for school-related work only. See the Pleasant Grove High School and
Katherine Albiani Middle School Student Handbooks for the Elk Grove Unified School District's Acceptable Use Policy for
computers.
Students must have a School ID or other Photo ID to use a computer at the library.
(Student may also get a note from a teacher if no school ID or photo ID is available)
Students must check-in at the computer desk to be assigned to use a computer at the library.
Students may print-out their computer work at the library.
Book Lending Policies: Please note that our library is a shared facility with the high school and there is no separation of books
between the schools. Middle school students need to be self-aware of what is appropriate to their reading and maturity level. In
the same way you let your children know what is acceptable or unacceptable to wear to school, please let them know what is
appropriate or inappropriate to read.
Up to 3 library books can be checked out for three weeks; most books can be renewed.
Photo ID cards are required to check out books at the library.
Students with overdue books or fines may NOT continue to check out books. Payment plans are available for lost items
and fines.
No fines are charged for overdue days, as long as the book is returned to the library.
School Textbook Lending Policies: Students check out textbooks for the whole year or one term, depending on the class use.
For more detailed information about textbook related information visit our web page at https://kams.egusd.net and click on the
library link.
Students must have their library account clear of any missing or overdue library books, textbooks, or fines before any
additional textbooks will be issued to them.
Students are responsible for all textbooks or core novels checked out in their name. Students should keep careful track
of their textbooks throughout the school year. Students will be charged for any lost or damaged textbook(s) or core
novels checked out on their library account. Arrangements can be made with the librarian to set-up a payment plan to
pay for any lost textbook(s) or library fines.
Students should follow the guidelines for appropriate care and use of all their textbooks and core novels. You can view the
textbook care and use guidelines on our website at https://kams.egusd.net
PAYMENT REMINDER
Personal checks are not accepted after April 1st of the school year. After April 1st, all payments for yearbooks, PE clothes,
Spirit-wear, field trips and library books must be paid with cash or a money order. No exceptions.
RETURNED CHECK POLICY
There will be a $15.00 processing fee for checks returned by the bank for insufficient funds written to Katherine Albiani Middle
School. If a student has an outstanding balance at the student store or library, they will not be able to participate in student
activities (dance, field trips, 8th grade promotion, etc.) until the account is paid in full.
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SCHOOL PROPERTY
It is everyone’s responsibility to help maintain a clean and safe campus. Students are expected to assist the custodial staff in
keeping the buildings clean by not throwing papers, sunflower seeds, etc., on the floors and in hallways. Writing or carving on
walls, desks and chairs is destructive and is inconsiderate of the many other students who use the facilities. Students/parents will
be charged for all damages or losses that occur to school buildings, books, or equipment. Students may be asked to perform
several campus beautification duties as a consequence.
VISITORS
Parents/guardians are welcome to visit the school. Schedule your visitation with teachers at least 24 hours in advance. This
ensures that teachers will have no more than one visitor at a time. Appointments allow parents/guardians to confer with teachers
at a mutually convenient time. A visitor’s pass, issued in the Student Services Office, is required for all visitors to
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School. Generally, we do not issue any student visitor passes. Any exception to this must have
administrative approval.
Students are not to bring unauthorized guests, small children, or animals to school during school hours. All visitors must wear a
visitor/volunteer badge at all times while on campus. When requested to do by school or security personnel, visitors and volunteers
must show identification.
ATTENDANCE
Academic success and achievement begins with a commitment to being punctual and prepared for the rigors of school.
Maintaining this high standard will positively affect a student’s progress and grade as well as reinforce a strong work ethic for the
future. Irregular attendance will negatively affect class progress and grades. Parents/guardians, please feel free to call and check
your student(s) attendance at any time.
1. HOW TO CLEAR ABSENCES
A. Absences must be called/emailed in either the day the student is absent or a note must be sent when they
return. Students who do not clear their absence(s) within three days will be considered truant from school. Please
always provide a doctor's note, dentist, orthodontist or medical note when possible.
B. Parents may call/email the Student Services Office or write a note. Notes are to be delivered to the Student
Services Office before 7:50 a.m., during lunch, or after school. Include in the note: student’s name,
identification number, dates of absence(s), reason for absence(s), a telephone number where parent/guardian can
be reached to verify the note, and parent/guardian signature.
C. Excessive absences
Students with excessive absenteeism will be reported to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) and may be
required to provide verification of illness from a doctor.
2. CLASSIFICATION OF ABSENCES (Ed. Code 48260, 48261, 48262)
A. EXCUSED: Illness, doctor or dental appointments, death in the immediate family.
B. SCHOOL APPROVED: Field trips.
C. VERIFIED/UNEXCUSED: Truancy, flat tires, running out of gas, missing the bus, oversleeping, suspensions,
and vacations.
3. EARLY DISMISSALS (LEAVE OF GROUNDS)
A. Parents are required to show identification and sign students out when picking their child up early. Please
call Student Services as early as possible when an early dismissal is needed. It is highly recommended that
students are picked up prior to 2:30pm, as heavy traffic can cause delays. Notes should include all of the
information noted above under section 1-B with the date and time the student needs to be excused from class, and
the expected date/time of return. The note must be brought to the Student Services Office before school. If a
student is unable to return by the designated time, the parent should follow-up with a call or note. Students must
have parents sign them out before a leave of grounds slip will be issued.
B. Students will be issued a “leave of grounds” slip once their parents sign them out. A pass will be sent to the
student’s class telling him/her when to report to the Student Services Office to be picked up. If the leave of
grounds is not picked up and the student leaves the school grounds, the student will be recorded as truant.
C. Returning to class. Students must report to the Student Services Office upon return to school. Their leave of
grounds will be date/time stamped, and they will return to class.
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D. Excessive leave of grounds absences. Students with excessive leave of grounds requests will be referred to their
Vice Principal and to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) and may be required to provide verification
of illness from doctor.
CONSEQUENCES FOR TRUANCY:
Truancy is any “unexcused absence.” A truancy may be an uncleared absence.
1st Truancy Parent Notification
2nd Truancy Parent Notification
3rd Truancy Site Attendance Letter mailed
4th & 5th Truancy (Repeat Truant) Referral to Vice Principal, Parent/Student Conference, 1st SARB Letter mailed from
Attendance Improvement Office
6th Truancy (Habitual Truant) Referral to Vice Principal, Parent/Admin Conference, AIO office contacted
7th Truancy 2nd SARB Letter mailed from AIO, SART meeting scheduled, SART Contract
According to board policy, BP 5113 (a), at the beginning of each academic year, the following parental notification is provided:
School authorities may excuse any student from school to obtain confidential medical services without the consent of the
student’s parent/guardian. (Education Code 46010.1)
Tardy Policy
Being tardy to class disrupts the instructional program. Students need to understand the importance of being on time. It is
important that students know the standards of behavior expected and accept responsibility for their own actions. Teachers are
prepared to work progressively with students, parents, and, if necessary, the administrative team.
The following policy regarding tardiness has been instituted at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School:
1. All students are expected to be in their classroom ready to work when the bell rings.
2. Students entering the classroom after the tardy bell, with an appropriate pass signed by a school staff member, will be
admitted to class without being marked tardy.
CONSEQUENCES FOR TARDIES
1. Due to the high volume of tardies first period and the safety issues in the parking lot, our tardy policy is as follows:
o Tardies will be tracked every quarter and start over at the beginning of each quarter.
o Students are given three “free” tardies—including 1st period.
o For the 4th & 5th tardy, students will be referred to conference with a Vice Principal, parent/guardian
will be notified, and a consequence may be issued
o For the 6th & 7th tardy, students will be again be referred to conference with a Vice Principal,
parent/guardian will be notified, and a consequence may be issued
o For the 8th-10th tardy, a conference with parent, student and administrator will be held and a contract
will be signed, and a consequence may be issued
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Parents/guardians are to notify the Student Services Office immediately of any change of address, telephone number, or
guardianship. Proof of residence, such as a utility bill (SMUD or PG&E), is required on all address changes.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENDED ABSENCES DUE TO VACATIONS
The Secondary Education Division of the Elk Grove Unified School District firmly believes that a strong home and school
partnership will help our students achieve in a positive and effective academic environment. To that end, your assistance is
critical in ensuring that your child misses as little school as possible. There is great academic value in a student being present in
class, in hearing the lessons and explanations of teachers, and in discussing subjects with other students. While there may be
instances when extenuating circumstances require you to pull your student out of school, please make every effort to plan any
family vacations during the summer or holiday breaks.
Because family vacations are defined by California Education Code as unexcused absences, teachers may elect to provide make
up work for the student, although they are not required to do so. Contact your child’s teachers by email or by calling the Student
Services office to be transferred to a teacher’s voicemail. Your call will be returned within 48 hours.
PLEASE NOTE: The EGUSD instructional calendar has changed. The end of the second quarter falls on December 15,
2017. Teachers must turn in all grades on that date before they leave for winter break. Therefore, ALL student work
must be turned in on the due date established by the teacher. NO LATE work will be accepted.
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ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
The Student Services Office staff is available during regular school hours for illness, injury, and validation of P.E. excuses.
Students needing to see Student Services Office staff at Albiani must obtain a pass from their teachers. The Health Office is
located in the Student Services Office area at Albiani Middle School. All health information should be updated annually.
Changes in address, parent home and work phone numbers, and emergency contact names and phone numbers should be reported
immediately to the Student Services Office so that the school is able to make immediate contact with a parent or guardian if the
student is injured or becomes ill. Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that your student receives the best possible
education.
WITHDRAWALS – TRANSFERS
Any student withdrawing or transferring from Katherine L. Albiani Middle School must report to the Student Services Office for
a clearance sheet. A parent should accompany withdrawing students or the parent needs to notify the Student Services Office as
to the request for withdrawal. The Withdrawal Form must be signed and approved by the Student Services Office, all teachers,
and the librarian before returning it to the Student Services Office.
COUNSELING AND CURRICULUM INFORMATION
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE PROGRAM
Each student is assigned a school guidance counselor. This counselor is available to assist students and parents in the areas of
academic and social development throughout the school year. Information will be provided throughout the year regarding
credits, transcripts, promotion and 6-Year Plans. Counselors may also provide consultation related to college and career planning,
conflict management, and other helpful ideas for two successful years in middle school.
The KAMS Counseling Department is committed to providing a comprehensive guidance program aligned with the National
Standards for School Counseling Programs. This includes services in the areas of Academic Achievement, Career Development
and Personal/Social Development for students, parents, staff and community to support overall student achievement. The focus
areas for the school year may be:
*High School Preparation *Career/College Preparation *Monitoring Academic Progress
*Conflict Management *Anger Management *Organizational Skills
*Peer Pressure/Social Skills *Time Management *Group/Individual Counseling Regarding
Adolescent issues
If a student would like an appointment to speak with their counselor for a school or personal concern or for information about
programs and credits, go to the Student Services Office and ask for a “Counselor Request Form.” Fill out the form and a
counselor will send a pass as soon as possible. If a parent/guardian would like to talk with a counselor, please email or call (916)
686-5210. If the counselor is not available, parents may leave a message. Thank you for your patience!
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Learning to get along, working well with others, and problem-solving skills are taught to middle school students in order to
promote a safe campus environment. We use the conflict management process in order to help students establish appropriate
personal boundaries, cope with peer pressure, and develop agreements with others to reduce the negative feelings that arise from
differences, conflicts, or misunderstandings. Students can request conflict management help through counselors, or they may be
referred by staff members. Through this process, students make agreements that will solve the identified problem. When
problems cannot be resolved, students will be referred to an administrator for disciplinary review and/or consequences.
COURSE SELECTION AND PLANNING
In the spring quarter, KAMS counselors will assist 7th grade students in completing the 8th grade Course Request Forms; PGHS
counselors will be assisting with 8th graders to review 9th grade registration and Course Request Forms. Middle school promotion
and high school enrollment/graduation requirements, as well as college admission and career/post-secondary information will be
available throughout the year.
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GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Grade points are awarded for each letter grade earned by class. Grade points are used to determine a student’s GPA. Grade
points are issued as follows:
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) continued;
The only exception to this is Honors Science which receives one additional grade point for an A, B, or C per district protocol.
A = 5 points
B = 4 points
C = 3 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
Teacher/Office Aides are graded with a pass/fail not letter grades. With pass/fail, students earn credits toward promotion but
GPA is not affected.
Albiani Promotion Policy
Students earn credits by passing classes with grades of A, B, C, or D. Students earn 2.5 credits for each class passed per
quarter/term for a total of 60 credits earned at the end of the school year. Credit deficient students and their parents/guardians
will be notified by their counselor.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS:
Students can earn a total of 120 credits for the two years they attend Katherine L. Albiani Middle School.
Credits Earned Each Quarter
Grade Course 1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
7th English 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Math 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Science 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Social Sci. 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
PE 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Elective 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Qtr. Total 15 15 15 15
7th Grade Year Total 60
Grade Course 1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
8th English 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Math 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Science 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Social Sci. 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
PE 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Elective 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 10
Qtr. Total 15 15 15 15
8th Grade Year Total 60
7th & 8th Grade Total 120
Students will be scheduled to earn 15 credits each quarter. The above table of classes is ONLY a sample schedule and may vary
based on student need.
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PROMOTION CRITERIA: 7TH GRADE
Seventh-grade students who earn a minimum of 40 credits (or more) will promote to the 8th grade in May.
Students who do not earn 40 credits will be reviewed by the Retention Committee for determination of academic
placement for the next school year.
PROMOTION CRITERIA: 8TH GRADE
Eighth-grade students who earn a minimum of 100 credits in May (total 7th and 8th grade) will promote to the 9th grade.
These same students can participate in the May Promotion Ceremony if they have:
No more than one academic “F” during the 4th grading quarter
No more than one citizenship “U” during the 4th grading quarter
No more than one incident resulting in home suspension during the 4th grading quarter and NO suspensions
during the last week of school
No home suspensions for discipline problems while away on a field trip supervised by Albiani staff members
No outstanding fines, including lost or unreturned textbooks, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies belonging
to any school in the Elk Grove Unified School District
Returned the 8th grade letter form signed by both a parent and student
Eighth-grade students who earn 90 - 99 credits (total 7th and 8th grade) will promote to the 9th grade BUT WILL NOT
PARTICIPATE in the promotion ceremony.
Students who do not earn 90 credits will be reviewed by the Retention Committee for determination of academic
placement for the next school year.
UC & CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS (HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL)
= 1 year subject taken
Subject Area Requirement CSU Requirements UC Requirements
A History/Social Science
2 years required
B English
4 years required
C Math (through Geometry)
3 years required --- UC 4 recommended
D Lab Science (through Chemistry)
2 years required --- UC 3 recommended
E World Language
2 years required --- UC 3 recommended
F Visual & Performing Arts
1 year required
G College Preparatory Electives
1year required
Tests PSAT
SAT
ACT
PSAT – Take during 7th – 10th Grades
SAT – Take during 10th – 11th Grades
ACT – Take during 10th – 11th Grades
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT
ACADEMIC CODE OF CONDUCT
The staff at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School expects the highest standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility from all
students. To protect everyone’s right to a fair and meaningful education, the school has adopted an Academic Code of Conduct.
A student who exhibits any behavior, which in the judgment of the teacher/administration indicates dishonesty while
taking an examination or quiz, will receive a zero for the exam/test, and may also receive additional disciplinary
consequences. The exam/test may not be made up.
A student who copies an assignment from another student will receive a zero for that assignment, and may also receive
additional disciplinary consequences. The student who allows an assignment to be copied shall also receive the same
consequence. The assignment may not be made up.
A student who, for the purpose of cheating on an examination, enters a classroom carrying evidence of premeditation –
such as aids or unauthorized notes—will receive a zero for that exam, and may also receive additional disciplinary
consequences. The exam may not be made up.
A student who is apprehended for taking, without permission, another student’s written assignment or project for
personal use or academic credit will receive a zero for that assignment, and may also receive additional disciplinary
consequences, in addition to being further discipline under provisions for theft in the student discipline policy. The
assignment may not be made up.
A student who displays unethical behavior and/or is involved in any other activity for the purpose of cheating, altering,
or falsifying records, removing, copying, or distributing of any materials (student, teacher, or other), will be disciplined
as follows:
a. A student enrolled in the course in which the infraction occurred will receive a grade of “F” or zero for the
assignment/ examination for which the infraction takes place.
b. A student NOT enrolled in a course, however, who is involved in such an infraction, will be disciplined in
accordance with the student discipline policy.
PLAGIARISM:
A student who plagiarizes any print or online material will receive a zero for that assignment, and may also receive
additional disciplinary consequences. This includes passages with minor changes, cutting and pasting information from several
sources to make up your paper, using the words or ideas you found in another source without giving credit to the source, not
giving the correct information about the source, and/or copying such a large amount of ideas or words from sources that it makes
up the majority of your work. The assignment may not be made up.
ACADEMIC ACCELERATION
Albiani Middle School students who accept the challenge of enrolling in a high school level course may petition for high school
credit at the completion of the course. Albiani students must meet the following work performance expectations as follows:
• TRAVEL TO HIGH SCHOOL: Will walk directly to/from Pleasant Grove High classroom.
• ATTENDANCE: Students need to attend class 95% (85/90 days per term).
• PUNCTUALITY: Parent notes DO NOT excuse 1st period tardies.
• HOMEWORK: (1) Complete homework when assigned.
(2) Do not expect make-up/extended deadlines, or extra credit.
(3) Homework is daily and may be assigned on the weekend.
(4) Take responsibility to identify homework when absent.
• PROJECTS: Completed and turned in on-time.
• BEHAVIOR: No home suspensions. No “U” in citizenship and no classroom
disruptions.
• OVERALL GRADE: “C” or better.
Albiani Middle School students may be reassigned to middle school level course(s) in the event that the middle school student does
not meet any of the above work performance expectations. A decision to move a student to another class and the date of that move
will be made by an administrator with teacher recommendation. Parents will be notified.
POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR CHALLENGING COURSES
a. Policy - Board Policy 6155. adopted: October 29. 1984
Challenging Courses by Examination The school board recognizes the occasional need to allow students to take
examinations that assist in the proper placement of students in the courses of study normally part of the high school
curriculum. Students may receive credit by demonstrating competency through examinations and/or performance.
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b. Procedure
WHY: The Elk Grove Unified School District makes high school challenge tests available in order to help students
make the best use of their time in high school.
Some students enter the district with background in specific areas, but their transcripts do not clearly show this. Other
students may be so knowledgeable in a required subject that they wish to pass the course by examination and take a
more advanced course instead. Still others may wish to pass the test in order to take an elective in another area.
HOW:
1. Students may challenge an academic course that is the next course in a required sequence.
2. Students may challenge a specific course only once.
3. Students may not use a challenge test to make up a course they have failed.
4. Students may not challenge physical education or driver education courses.
5. Only grades of “A” or “B” on challenge tests count in the grade point average and fulfill graduation
requirements.
6. If students do pass a challenge test with an over-all grade of “A” or “B”, the grade is entered on their
transcripts.
WHAT:
1. All challenge tests include objective and essay sections based on course objectives or on supplementary
reading. If appropriate, tests may also include an oral interview, a practical demonstration, or an experiment.
Students must pass the objective section before going on to other sections of the test.
2. Overall test grades are determined by averaging together scores on all parts of the test. To score well,
students must demonstrate that they have in-depth understanding of the subject. Consequently, the minimum
passing score for a challenge exam is the median score earned on this test by students who passed the regular
course with a B.
3. Challenge tests are administered at a central location in the district. All challenge exams are prepared and
graded by a district-wide committee under the direction of the Curriculum Specialist. This ensures a district-
wide standard for all challenge tests.
COURSE SYLLABUS, CLASS STANDARDS AND GRADING POLICY
During the first week of the quarter, students may receive, or be referred to Synergy to obtain a digital copy of the class
expectations sheet/course syllabus in each class. Class standards, homework expectations, grading policy, course requirements
and instructional sequence or outline will be reviewed. All courses will have homework expectations.
Grades are earned on an ABCDF scale. Grades are based on a combination of class work, homework, and examinations.
Questions or disputes regarding grades should be directed to the classroom teacher. If talking to the teacher does not resolve your
concern, please contact an administrator or counselor.
GRADE REPORTING
There will be four grading periods per semester: Two Progress Reports (C, D and F grades only), two report cards (Transcript
Grades). Parents should receive grade report cards within 5 - 7 business days after the mailing date indicated:
GRADE REPORTING SCHEDULE 2017-2018
SEMESTER: 08/10/17 – 12/15/18
Distribution
Progress Report FRI. SEP. 15TH (GIVEN TO STUDENT)
Report Card (credits issued) FRI. OCT. 6TH (MAILED HOME)
Progress Report THUR. NOV. 9TH (GIVEN TO STUDENT)
Report Card (credits issued) TUE. JAN. 2ND , 2018 (MAILED HOME)
SEMESTER 2: 01/03/18 – 05/25/18
Progress Report FRI. FEB. 9TH (GIVEN TO STUDENT)
Report Card (credits issued) FRI. MAR. 9TH (MAILED HOME)
Progress Report FRI. APR. 20TH (GIVEN TO STUDENT)
Report Card (credits issued) FRI. MAY 25TH (MAILED HOME)
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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Elk Grove Unified School District engages in a careful review process for all of our instructional materials, textbooks, and
novels. Our review process is important because we want to ensure that your children have the best possible instructional tools.
Your child’s teacher should share information about classroom textbooks and pieces of literature with you. They should let you
know in particular about any sensitive or potentially objectionable portions of the materials. This will allow you ample time to
review the materials prior to their use.
If you are concerned or have questions about the books, please call your child’s teacher, Principal, or the Curriculum/Professional
Learning Department at the Education Center. We would like to have the opportunity to discuss these concerns with you. If,
after this discussion, your concerns have not been relieved, you have the right to request an alternative assignment or book by
contacting the teacher and/or Principal. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to call Curriculum/Professional
Learning at 686-7757.
SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR HOMEWORK
There is no such thing as, “I don’t have any homework!” Students should spend approximately 2-2 ½ hours on homework on
school nights. Organizing backpacks and binders should be an integral part of homework time every night. Each subject,
including nightly reading and studying for tests, should be completed during nightly homework sessions.
TUTORING
The primary responsibility for academic success lies with the student; however, Katherine L. Albiani Middle School offers
tutoring programs for students who need extra help Monday – Friday, 7:00-8:00 a.m. and Monday - Thursday, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Students are encouraged to talk to their subject area teachers as soon as they feel they need assistance in understanding course
work, studying for tests, and in completing assignments. Students may also see their counselor for additional strategies and
support. These individuals can help them to access available tutoring opportunities.
COMPUTER LAB
The Computer Lab is located in room MC-10 and available to Albiani students from 7:00 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Monday-Friday.
Printing is free for students. Albiani Middle School Computers are for school-related work and Synergy access only. Use of
personal email only with staff permission and only to access saved work. In addition, computers are available in the library for
student use.
EXTRA CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
IDENTIFICATION CARDS (ID)
Albiani Middle School will issue an ID card to each student at the beginning of the year. ID cards are required to check out
textbooks and library materials, purchase event tickets, and for admittance into all school dances, school athletic events, and other
school events. Staff members may ask you to show your ID card at any time. If you lose your ID card, replacements may be
purchased in the Student Store for $5.00.
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY (ASB)
Albiani Middle School students can purchase an ASB sticker for $25. The ASB sticker will give reduced admission prices for
class events, school dances, band, dance, and drama performances. If a student loses his/her I.D. card, the cost to replace the card
is $5 at the Student Store.
ACTIVITY WITH ASB
STICKER
W/O ASB
STICKER
Home Basketball & Volleyball $0 $1.00
Albiani Regular Dances $0 Approx. $7.00
Band, Dance, & Drama Productions Approx. $3.00 Approx. $5.00
PLAY-OFF EXCEPTIONS: During play-offs, students will not be able to use their ASB cards. Students will have to pay full
admission to play-off games.
ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies are a part of the school program. They help promote school spirit, develop leadership and talent, and give the student
body good entertainment with educational value. Student conduct is of the greatest importance in assemblies and rallies. The
success of these activities depends, to a great extent, upon the manner in which students support the programs and the students
and/or guests with them.
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Students will be expected to support the performers, to always respond in a positive manner and support and encourage the other
students in the audience. Students are asked to demonstrate these behaviors by:
3 “Be” Expectations
Area Safety Responsibility Respect
Assemblies/ Special
Events Enter/exit quietly in a single
file line
Remain seated and wait for
dismissal instructions
Listen responsibly without
talking unless requested
Applaud appropriately
Focus on presentation
Sit quietly in
designated area
Failure to meet these expectations during an event as demonstrated by inappropriate behavior may result in immediate removal,
disciplinary consequences and the loss of participation in future assemblies and special events.
CLUBS
The club program is designed to make available as many different interests and activities as possible to meet the need of the
student body. All clubs meet at times convenient to their members. With the help of an advisor, the plans, the activities, and the
functions of each club are decided upon and carried out by the members and their elected officers. The success of each activity
depends upon the loyalty and work of the club’s members and capabilities of its officers. A club is only as good as its members
make it.
Clubs and organizations are approved and chartered by Student Council. Only chartered organizations with a faculty advisor are
eligible for activity sponsorships, fundraisers, fund requests or official school sanction. The club ‘sign up’ process will take place
during lunch on Club Rush Day.
DANCE POLICY AND PERMISSION FORM
The dance permission form and a list of requirements and expectations are posted on the school web page. Attendance at school
dances requires that both the student and the student’s parent or legal guardian sign the dance permission form and return it to the
student store when purchasing a dance ticket. KAMS dances will be held from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (excluding the 8th grade
promotion dance which is 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm). Students must enter the dance by 3:15 pm and be picked up by 5:15 pm to avoid
being excluded from future dances. While on the No-Activities List, students will not be allowed to participate in dances.
EXTRA –CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY (Excluding assemblies and
rallies during the school day)
For Academic Eligibility, Grades of Progress and Grades of Record are defined as:
A. Grades of Progress: data processor-generated grades assigned to a student but not officially recorded on a
transcript; on a traditional semester calendar these are “quarter” grades issued after the first 9 weeks of each semester; on a
block/4 term calendar these are grades issued after the first 4-6 weeks of each term.
B. Grades of Record: data processor-generated grades assigned to a student and officially recorded on a transcript.
Student-athletes who represent an EGUSD school in any athletic competition must meet the following requirements: 1. Earn a 2.0 GPA in 7-8 courses for Grades of Record prior to competition.
2. Maintain standards of satisfactory citizenship.
3. Maintain satisfactory attendance record as defined by Board Policy.
Continuing Eligibility
Eligibility is determined by the following:
1. A student is eligible if on any Grade of Record the student has maintained a minimum 2.0 GPA.
2. If on any Grade of Progress the student has a 2.0 GPA but has an “F”, he/she is ineligible to compete in any
contests beginning the Monday after grades are published. That student becomes eligible to compete as soon as he/she returns a
grade clearance form or the Athletic Director receives electronic communication from the teacher, signifying that the student is
earning a passing grade.
PLEASE NOTE:
Students on the No-Activities List will not be allowed to participate in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
NO-ACTIVITIES LIST
A “No-Activities List” is kept at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School to reinforce our expectations that all students behave
responsibly. A student may not participate in any school activities, including participation/attendance in sports activities,
when placed on the no No-Activities List. To participate in school-sponsored activities at Albiani, a student must:
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Maintain a 2.0 GPA (quarter and/or progress report with no “F” grades).
Maintain satisfactory citizenship (no “U” grades).
Meet behavior eligibility criteria (no un-served consequences or home suspensions during the week of the activity).
No overdue library book (s), lost textbook (s), or any unpaid fees.
If student does not meet the academic or citizenship criteria for participation in school-sponsored activities, his/her name will be
placed on the No-Activities List during that quarter and will remain on the list until the conclusion of the quarter and the
improvement of his/her academics and/or citizenship.
If a student’s behavior warrants disciplinary consequences his/her name will be placed on the No- Activities List during the
quarter that the infraction occurs. The student will remain on the list until the consequence has been served. Students cannot
have any unserved consequences during the week of an activity.
Students who owe fines or materials to the library are placed on the No- Activities List. Library fines must be paid to clear a
student from the list.
ALBIANI STUDENT RECOGNITION
S. O. A. R. --- STUDENTS’ OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC REWARDS A nationally recognized incentive program for students is an active part of campus life. Each quarter 7th and 8th grade students are
given rewards, luncheons, ice cream socials, food coupons, store discounts, special assemblies and/or t-shirts for the following
criteria:
Gold Blue Red White
4.0+ GPA 3.5+ GPA 3.0+ GPA 0.5+ GPA Improvement
Other assemblies, breakfast and trips will also be offered. Eligible students will receive a personal invitation to participate.
8th GRADE AWARDS CEREMONY
An 8th grade awards ceremony is held during the evening to recognize the accomplishments of our 8th grade promoting students.
Each department selects students who have performed at an exemplary level both socially and academically. The following awards
are presented:
Academic Excellence Award
Outstanding Effort Award
Kindness Revolution Award
Perfect Attendance for both 7th and 8th grades
Citizenship Award
Principal’s Award:
- 4.0 cumulative GPA (7th grade
through 3rd quarter 8th grade)
Perseverance Award
Albiani All-Star Award
Albiani Community Service Award
Kay and Gil Albiani Award (award presented
at the promotion ceremony)
ALBIANI ALL-STAR AWARD
The Albiani All-Star Award is one of the highest and most prestigious awards that students can earn while attending Katherine
Albiani Middle School. Students who receive their Albiani All-Star Award have exhibited excellent citizenship both inside and
outside of school. Hours of service will begin from the first day of school in 7th grade, and continue through April of the 8th grade
year. In order to earn the Albiani All-Star Award, students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, with no F’s or U’s on their
transcript. Students cannot be on the No Activity List two weeks prior to the 8th grade Awards Night where they will be honored.
Students are active members of the Albiani All-Star Club while completing the requirements for this award. They attend
meetings throughout the school year, complete petitions to document their work toward the award, complete a final essay, and
regularly meet with the Albiani All-Star Advisors.
If you are interested in working towards earning your Albiani All-Star Award, please follow these steps:
1. Gain approval to participate from your parents/guardians.
2. Attend a minimum of three (3) Albiani All-Star Meetings per semester. Meetings will be announced in the bulletin and
on School Loop in advance.
3. Complete a petition for each of the six (6) areas on which you have spent the required time. Petitions may only be
turned in at the official meetings. A maximum of 3 petitions will be accepted at a time.
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4. After all six (6) petitions have been reviewed and approved; you will be added to the list of possible candidates to
receive the Albiani All-Star Award at 8th grade Awards Night in May. A required essay must be completed and scored
before you will be added to the list of candidates.
Description of Star Areas for Award:
You MUST earn your stars in 6 out of 7 areas to qualify for the Albiani All-Star Award. You may not double in any area. Each
petition must reflect 16 or more hours of service completed. A Time Log must be completed to verify your hours for each area.
AREA 1: School Service: (must reflect 16 or more hours of service completed)
Helping teachers at Katherine Albiani Middle School outside of class time
General School Service (performed outside of regular class time)
Helping at another school in the Elk Grove Unified School District
AREA 2: Scholastic Achievement:
Honor Roll for two out of four quarters per school year in 7th & 8th grade (3.0 GPA minimum)
Straight A’s in an academic class for the entire school year (must be a content area class, or a year- long elective in
foreign language or science)
Renaissance student for two out of four quarters per school year in 7th & 8th grade
AREA 3: Leadership:
Leadership class member, Conflict Manager, School Site Council Representative
School club officer
Community club or organization officer (ex: 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.)
AREA 4: Arts: (must reflect 16 or more hours of service completed before or after school)
Music, band, chorus, private music lessons, art classes, photography classes.
Drama (ex: Elk Grove Theater, Sacramento Theater, participating in PGHS/KAMS productions)
Dance classes (ballet, tap, jazz)
Exhibiting projects/crafts at the Western Festival, California State Fair, Sacramento County Fair
Sign Language Classes
AREA 5: Club Participation: (must reflect 16 or more hours of service completed)
Active member of an on campus or off campus club
Example On Campus Clubs: Builder’s Club, Mentors Club, Mathletes, etc.
Example Off Campus Clubs: Scouts, 4-H, Young Life, etc.
AREA 6: Athletics: (must reflect 16 or more hours of service completed before or after school)
Active participation in any school connected or community connected sport that represents at least 16 hours of active
participation
On Campus Sports: Cross Country, Girls’ Volleyball, Boy’s/Girls’ Basketball, Wrestling, Track & Field
Example Off Campus Sports: Football, Cheerleading, Lacrosse, Karate, etc.
AREA 7: Community Service/Personal Achievement: (must reflect 16 or more hours of service completed before or after
school)
Non-Profit Organization: Scouts, Campfire, American Heart Association, March of Dimes, SPCA, etc.)
4-H Club work: community service component
Life Support Certificates: Life Saving, CPR, First Aid, Babysitting that performs a service: nursery help, etc.
Athletic Managers
Religious Training classes
THE GIL AND KATHERINE ALBIANI AWARD
The Katherine and Gil Albiani Awards were created to acknowledge the accomplishments of a promoting male and female
student. Students are nominated by KAMS Faculty for this award and recognized for their high academic performance and
positive contributions to our school. These students also exemplify the ability to be positive role models for their peers and also
possess the courage to take risks and seek new experiences. The students’ names will be placed on a perpetual plaque that will be
displayed with dignity and pride at our school.
ALBIANI COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Students who participate in a large number of community service hours have an opportunity to earn the Albiani Community Service Award. The Albiani Community Service Award is awarded to students who volunteer 25 hours or
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more in our local community. The volunteer hours must be completed from June 2017 to March 2018. The types of community service accepted are limited to those activities that serve the wellbeing of the larger community or helping those in with serious needs. Please obtain and read the official directions and guidelines for the Albiani Community Service Award from the library webpage, http://kams.egusd.net, or contact Mrs. Kennedy, KAMS Librarian, with any further questions about the Albiani Community Service Award.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Participation in Student Leadership is limited to only those students who went through the process (application and interview)
and were selected. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA with no “F’s” or “U’s” in citizenship. Students must not get any
suspensions, referrals or After School Detention. Your enrollment in the school Leadership class means you are willing to devote
time and energy to the student activities and student/staff recognition programs of KAMS. More than simply giving of your time
and talents, you are here to learn skills that will allow you to become a more efficient organizer and leader.
STUDENT STORE
The Student Store at Albiani is open during lunch and occasionally before/after school. The store has a variety of food and
school supplies for the students and clothing and spirit items for students, staff, parents, and the community. The profits from
the store go into the school’s Associated Student Body accounts and are used to support the clubs and Associated Student Body
activities. The money goes directly back to the student body. Student Store Managers are available by phone either before or
after lunchtime and are only on campus part-time. Sign-ups and paying for field trips will take place in the student store as well.
PAYMENT REMINDER: Personal checks are not accepted after April 1st of the school year. All payments for yearbooks, PE
clothes, Spirit-wear, field trips and library books must be paid with cash or a money order after April 1st. No exceptions.
RETURNED CHECK POLICY: There will be a $15.00 processing fee for checks returned by the bank for insufficient funds
written to Katherine Albiani Middle School. If a student has an outstanding balance at the student store or library, they will not
be able to participate in student activities (dance, field trips, 8th grade promotion, etc.) until the account is paid in full.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Good citizenship and respectful behavior is expected of all students at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School. KAMS recognizes
that the best discipline is self-imposed and requires that students take responsibility for their actions. When issues of behavior do
arise, however, the staff at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School encourages cooperation between the home and school concerning
students’ discipline.
The most important purpose of discipline policies and procedures at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School is to create a safe and
comfortable teaching and learning environment. Parents are encouraged to contact either their student’s teacher or counselor
regarding their child’s behavior and/or academic status each term.
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School Behavior Expectation
“BE THE CHANGE --- the 3 BEs”
Be Safe
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
The “3 BE’s” covers the behavior expectations for every area of campus life. Regardless of the location on the school site
campus, the “3 BE’s” behavior expectations fosters a safe, learning-focused environment, which supports positive interactions
among students and staff.
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KAMS “3 BEs Expectations” for Behavior in Common Areas
Area Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible
Breakfast and
Lunch in Cafeteria
and Outdoor
Tables
Walk
Eat only your own food
While in the MP room,
remain seated
Stay in the quad area
Be friendly, courteous, and
wait in line patiently
Respect peers by not cutting
in line
Leave the floor and table area
in a clean condition for others
Use the benches for indoor
and outdoor seating
All food and drink stays in
the MP room. Only water and
Gatorade are allowed outside.
Deposit all trash in the
garbage cans
Gym/ Black top/
Field areas Sit properly in assigned
area
Use equipment properly
Be a team player
Encourage others
Only use equipment when
give permission.
Show good sportsmanship
Return equipment to
designated area
Dispose of food and drink
before entering the locker
room
Assemblies/
Special Events Enter/exit quietly in a
single file line
Remain seated and wait for
dismissal instructions
Listen responsibly without
talking unless requested
Applaud appropriately
Focus on presentation
Sit quietly in designated area
Library Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Use chairs and tables
appropriately and only 4
students per table are
allowed
Be respectful of others using
the library – All students
should come to the library to
do quiet study, homework,
research or reading
Use quiet voices when
speaking to each other
Use electronic devices for
school related activities
Return borrowed materials to
its proper place
Be a responsible library user
and return/renew books by
due date
Use computers/internet
appropriately
Pay for printing or copying
costs
Leave food and drink in your
backpack or at the front
counter
Walkways/ Quad
and Stage Areas Walk at all times
Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Use picnic tables, benches,
stage area appropriately
Use kind words and actions
Respect property – yours and
others
Dispose of all trash in the
garbage cans
Use drinking fountains
appropriately
Arrive to class on time
Admin Office/
Student Services
Office
Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Use chairs and tables
appropriately
Use kind words and actions
Respect personal space
State your purpose politely
Obtain permission to use the
phone
Wait patiently
Restroom Keep water in sink
Wash hands
Use garbage cans
Give others privacy
Respect property – yours and
others
Flush toilets
Use soap and dryers
appropriately
Inform adults of vandalism
Bicycles/
Skateboards/
Walkers
Walk/ride safely and use
crosswalks
Walk bikes/skateboards on
campus
Wear a helmet
Use kind words and actions
Respect property – yours and
others
Touch other’s property only
with permission
Lock up bikes and
skateboards in appropriate
areas
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Area Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible
Bus Area Stand where the bus driver
directs you to
Keep sidewalk clear
Stay on the middle school
side
Use kind words and actions
Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Patiently wait for your bus.
Appropriately dispose of
trash
Computer Lab Put backpacks against the
wall
Use equipment properly
Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Leave all food and drinks in
backpack
Be internet safe and use it
appropriately
Chromebooks Always carry with two
hands
Always carry one at a time
Follow the directions of the
teacher
Follow the pace of the
teacher
Entering/ Exiting
Expectations Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Follow directions for
entering/exiting
Enter/exit quietly
Walk at all times
Be friendly and courteous
Be in your seat by the bell
with supplies out
Be prepared and ready to
learn
Be respectful to teacher and
peers
Use good manners, kind
words and actions
Respect property – yours and
others
During Class
Expectations Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Stay seated in assigned area
Use chairs, stools, tables,
lab stations and
equipment properly
Begin opening activities and
work quietly
Raise your hand to:
- Ask questions
- Get help
- Get out of your seat
- Make requests
Follow teacher directions at
all times
Focus on instruction and
activities
Food, drink, and gum not
allowed
Listen responsibly without
interrupting
Use quiet voices
Be honest
Respect everyone in class -
Use good manners, kind
words and actions
Respect property – yours and
others
Locker Room
Behavior Avoid horseplay (e.g.
chasing, throwing things, etc.)
Walk at all times Keep hands, feet, and other
objects to yourself
Keep lockers free of food and drinks
Use only plastic items and containers; avoid class objects
Be in the locker room before the tardy bell
Be dressed, out of the locker room by the time the dress bell rings
Notify teacher if:
- You need to check out loaners
- You need help - You see an unlocked
locker with items still in it - You see vandalism,
graffiti, or damage to the locker room or bathroom areas
Check out loaners prior to the dress bell and return them at the end of the period
Check the lost and found area for missing items
Be respectful to teacher and
peers
Use good manners, kind and
appropriate words and actions
Respect property – yours,
others and the schools Use locker, restroom stalls,
and restrooms properly; clean
up after yourself
Return “found” items to lost and found area or teacher not in the bathroom stalls, sinks, or showers
Leave the locker room as soon as you are done dressing to make more room for other to dress
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DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
1. Students must stay on the middle school side of the campus. Students that need to go to P.G. should walk around the front
of the schools and meet their party in front of P.G. administration office.
2. Students are to line up single file at their bus route line immediately after being released from class. Students are not
allowed to cross through the bus lane to go to the PG campus.
2. Students walking home must leave school campus immediately if not involved in a school activity; i.e., athletic club,
leadership, etc.
3. Students waiting for rides must wait at the pickup/drop off area in front of the school where cars are entering the front
parking lot of the campus. Students must go directly to this area. Students waiting for rides must be in this area within five
minutes of being released from class.
DRESS CODE Parents or guardians have the primary responsibility for appropriate standards of dress and grooming. However, as an educational
entity, the Secondary Division of the Elk Grove Unified School District has the responsibility to establish and maintain standards
of dress and grooming that support a positive, appropriate, and safe learning and teaching environment.
The purpose of a dress and grooming code is to facilitate education, not to inhibit any person’s taste in attire or appearance.
Students should be clean and neatly dressed in a manner that will be appropriate to the school setting, not hazardous to the health
and safety of the students, and not disruptive or distracting from the educational program of the school. In addition, no articles of
clothing, apparel or school materials, including hats, backpacks, and binders, may have pictures, printing, or writing that is crude,
vulgar, profane, sexually suggestive, racially, ethnically, or religiously intolerant, that contain images of weapons, tobacco, drugs
and/or alcohol, or which the school’s administration reasonably predicts will disrupt the learning environment.
Specifically, the students at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School are expected to abide by the following dress code:
1. PANTS, SHORTS, SKIRTS:
· No undergarments showing
· No holes, rips or frays higher than mid-thigh.
· No “sagging pants”
· No “short shorts” or “short skirts.” Shorts, skirts and dresses must not be shorter than mid-thigh.
· No pajamas except for flannel pajama bottoms during designated spirit days
· Belts must be tucked around the waist.
2. TOPS, SHIRTS, BLOUSES:
· No undergarments showing (including clear bra straps)
· No bare midriffs: tops must completely cover the skin and overlap the waistband of pants, shorts, or skirts. When arms are
raised above the student’s head, if the garment does not fall naturally below the midriff area, the student is in violation.
· No low cut tops
· No “see-through” or fishnet fabrics
· No halter tops, strapless tops, off the shoulder tops, or bra-like tops
· No muscle shirts (sleeveless shirts) for boys
3. FOOTWEAR:
· Shoes must be worn at all times
· No house slippers, or “wheelies” are allowed
4. HAT/HEAD COVERING POLICY:
The Elk Grove Unified School District allows students to wear certain types of hats on campus to protect them from damage
caused by exposure to the sun. At Katherine L. Albiani Middle School, students may not wear baseball caps and visors with
writing and/or images that are deemed by school administration to be disruptive to the learning environment. All cap bills
must face forward.
In addition, the following rules regarding hats on campus must be observed:
· Bandanas, skull/wave caps, and masks are not permitted on campus
· Grooming items and headwear such as hair rollers, shower caps, hair rags, picks worn in the hair, etc., are not allowed
Please note that teachers may prohibit the wearing of hats within their individual classrooms as consistent with their respective
classroom policies
The school administration may limit or prohibit specific clothing that has been determined by law enforcement or gang experts to
be affiliated with an actual gang. In consultation with law enforcement or other gang experts, the school administration may limit
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clothing or apparel where there is a reasonable basis for identifying such clothing or apparel as gang affiliated. Limitations and
prohibitions on gang-related clothing or apparel will be applied equally to all students, and in no instance will a student’s clothing
or apparel be identified as gang-related based solely on the student’s race, national origin or ancestry.
Students failing to comply with the dress code may be asked to call their parents or guardians to bring a change of clothing, may
have inappropriate items confiscated, or in the case of repeated violations, may be subject to progressive disciplinary
consequences.
PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
Public displays of affection are not appropriate to a school setting and therefore not allowed. Inappropriate displays of affection
shall be defined as kissing, petting, prolonged hugging, and/or hugging in a suggestive manner with body touching, rubbing etc.
Students violating the display of affection policy may be issued a warning or alternative consequence with parent notification.
PREVENTING SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School will not tolerate any student causing physical injury to another person, bringing a weapon to
school, or selling drugs. Any of these actions may result in the student being suspended or expelled from the school district.
Other violations of the school rules such as chronically disrupting classes or defying school authorities can also lead to serious
consequences.
Students and parents are advised that in order to maintain a safe, violence-free environment, no student is allowed to hit
another student—for any reason. If a student is hit by another student, he/she should immediately leave the area and seek help
from a teacher or other staff member.
To avoid suspension or expulsion, students should:
Stay away from people who make them angry.
Ignore or walk away from challenges to fight.
Practice strategies to calm down.
Seek help from teachers, campus supervisors, counselors, or administrators.
Ask for Conflict Management.
Talk to their parents about any problems they’re having at school.
SUSPENSION
If a student's behavior is a threat to the safety, health or emotional well-being of others, and previous methods of prevention and
intervention have not been successful, that student may be suspended in accordance with state law and district policy.
Suspension may be imposed upon a first offense if the Superintendent, principal or designee determines the student violated
Education Code 48900(a)-(e) or if the student’s presence causes a danger to persons. [E.C. 48900.5]
Reasons for Suspension*
State law allows for the suspension of a student if a student commits or engages in any of the acts listed below, where such
conduct or acts relate to school activities or attendance, such as, but not limited to when such acts or conduct take place: while
on school grounds, going to or from school, during lunch period (on or off campus), during, or while going to or from, a school-
sponsored activity, or for certain conduct which occurs after school hours and off District property, but which is reasonably likely to
cause or causes a substantial disruption of a school activity or attendance:
Assault/Battery [E.C. 48900(a)] Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person. Exceptions may be made in a situation
where witnesses and evidence support a case of self-defense.
Weapons [E C. 48900(b)] Possessing, selling or otherwise providing any weapon--including firearms, knives, explosives, or other dangerous object.
Alcohol/Intoxicants/Controlled Substances [E.C. 48900(c)]
Unlawfully possessing, using, selling or otherwise providing alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substance, including prescribed
medications. Also applies to being under the influence of alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substances.
Substance in Lieu of Alcohol/Intoxicants/Controlled Substances [E.C. 48900(d)] Delivering, providing or selling items which are claimed to be alcohol, intoxicants or controlled substances but were not such
items.
Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48900(e)]
Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion. Extortion occurs when threats are made with the intent to obtain
money or something of value.
Property Damage** [E.C. 48900(f)]
Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or private property.
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Property Theft** [E.C. 48900(g)] Stealing or attempting to steal school or private property.
Tobacco or Nicotine Products [E.C. 48900(h)] Possessing, providing or using tobacco, or any item containing tobacco or nicotine products, including but not limited to
cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets and betel.
Obscenity [E.C. 48900(i)]
Committing an obscene act or engaging in regular profanity, swearing or vulgarity.
Drug Paraphernalia [E.C. 48900(j)] Unlawfully possessing, offering, arranging for, or negotiating to sell any drug items.
Disruption or Defiance [E.C. 48900(k)(1)] Disrupting school activities or otherwise refusing to follow the valid authority of school personnel, including supervisors,
teachers, school officials or other school staff performing their duties.
“Disruption of school activities” is defined as follows: when a student’s conduct, presence or actions disrupts or threatens to
disrupt normal district or school operations, threatens the health or safety of anyone on district or school property, or causes or
threatens to cause damage to district property or to any property on school grounds.
Examples of disruption of school activities under Education Code 48900(k)(1), as defined above, which may subject a student to
discipline, include but are not limited to:
Classroom behavior that impedes a teacher’s ability to teach and other students’ ability to learn, such as a
student talking loudly or making other distracting noises or gestures while a teacher is speaking to and
instructing the class and when students are expected to be silent and attentive; or
The intentional activation of the fire alarm causing the temporary evacuation of the school and/or causing
emergency personnel to respond.
“Willful defiance of valid authority” is defined as follows: when a student defies the valid authority of a district or school official
or district or school staff in a manner that has an impact on the effective or safe functioning of district or school operations, such
as continuing to remain at the scene of a fight or to instigate a disturbance after being told to stop the subject behavior; repeated
disobedience to or defiance of school personnel when other interventions have not been successful in modifying the misbehavior;
or in the proper instance one-time or first-time disobedience to or defiance of school personnel that has an impact on the effective
or safe functioning of district or school operations.
Examples of willful defiance of valid authority under Education Code 48900(k)(1), as defined above, which may subject a
student to discipline, include but are not limited to:
Continuing to remain at the scene of a fight or other violent disturbance despite specific directions to leave the area by
administrators or other school staff attempting to break up the fight or mitigate the disturbance caused by the fight; or
Repeated episodes of misbehavior, despite multiple efforts and/or directives by a classroom teacher or other district staff
intended to change and correct the student’s misbehavior.
Note: With the exception of classroom suspensions imposed by a teacher under Education Code 48910, no student enrolled in
kindergarten through grade three may be suspended for violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). Additionally, no student
enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve, regardless of age, may be recommended for expulsion for violation of Education
Code 48900(k)(1). [E.C. 48900(k)(2)]
Receiving Stolen Property** [E.C. 48900(l)] Receiving stolen school or personal property.
Possessing Imitation Firearm [E.C. 48900(m)] Possessing an imitation firearm or simulated firearm that is substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm.
Sexual Harassment [E.C. 48900(n)] Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery.
Threats and Intimidation [E.C. 48900(o)] Harassing, intimidating or threatening a student who is a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of either
preventing that student from being a witness or retaliating against that student for being a witness, or both.
Prescription Drug Soma [E.C. 48900(p)]
Offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell or sold the prescription drug Soma.
Hazing [E.C. 48900(q)] Engaging in, or attempting to engage in any activities used for initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization, or student
body or related activities, which causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace,
resulting in physical or mental harm.
Bullying [E.C. 48900(r)]
Bullying means any severe or pervasive or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an
electronic act, directed toward one or more students that has or can reasonably be predicted to have the effect of placing a
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reasonable student in fear of harm to himself/herself or his/her property; cause the student to experience a substantially
detrimental effect on his/her physical or mental health; or cause the student to experience substantial interferences with his/her
academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. [E.C.
48900(r)] Bullying shall include any act of sexual harassment, hate violence, or harassment, threat, or intimidation, as defined in
Education Code 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4 that has any of the effects described above on a reasonable student. [E.C.
48900(r)]
Aided or Abetted to Inflict Physical Injury [E.C. 48900(t)] Aiding or abetting in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another student. However, the District cannot seek to
expel a student for violation of Education Code 48900(t) until juvenile court proceedings are completed and the juvenile has been
convicted of being an aider or abettor of a crime of physical violence in which the victim suffered great bodily injury or serious bodily
injury.
Sexual Harassment (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.2]
Engaging in prohibited sexual harassment that includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Hate Violence (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.3] Hate violence means any act punishable under Penal Code 422.6, 422.7, or 422.75. Such acts include injuring or intimidating a
victim, interfering with the exercise of a victim's civil rights, or damaging a victim's property because of the victim's race,
ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation; a perception of the
presence of any of those characteristics in the victim; or the victim's
association with a person or group with one or more of those actual or perceived characteristics. (E.C. 233; Penal Code 422.55)
Other Harassment (Grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.4]
Harassing, intimidating, or threatening a student or group of students, or school personnel, with the actual or expected effect of
disrupting class work or creating substantial disorder, or creating a hostile educational environment.
Terrorist Threats [E.C. 48900.7]
Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property, or both.
* The superintendent or principal may use his or her discretion to provide alternatives to suspension or expulsion to address
student misconduct. [E.C. 48900(v), 48900.5] [EGUSD AR 5144]
**School property includes, but is not limited to, electronic files. [E.C. 48900(u)]
EXPULSION
Expulsion, as ordered by the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education, is the removal of a student from all schools
in the district for violating the California Education Code at school or at a school activity off school grounds. The expulsion is
for a defined period of time, but an application for re-admission must be considered within a specified time period. State law
provides for full due process and rights to appeal any order of expulsion.
A student shall be recommended for expulsion for violation of any of the acts set forth in Education Code 48915(a)(1)(A)-(E),
unless the Superintendent, Superintendent’s designee, principal or principal’s designee determines that expulsion should not be
recommended under the circumstances or that an alternative means of correction would address the conduct:
Serious Physical Injury [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(A)]
Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense.
Possession of Knife or Dangerous Object [E.C. 48915(a)(1)B)]
Possessing a knife or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the student.
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(C)]
Unlawful possession of any drug except for (1) the first time offense of possession of not more than one ounce of marijuana, or
(2) for the student's possession of over-the-counter medication for his/her use or other medication prescribed for him/her by a
physician.
Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(D)]
Assault or Battery on a School Employee [E.C. 48915(a)(1)(E)]
State law requires a school administrator to recommend expulsion if a student commits certain violations of the Education Code.
A student shall immediately be recommended for expulsion for violation of any of the acts set forth in Education Code
48915(c)(1)-(5):
Possession, Selling or Furnishing a Firearm [E.C. 48915(c)(1)]
Possessing, selling or otherwise furnishing a firearm (verified by an employee of the school district). However, possession of an
imitation firearm, as defined in Education Code 48900(m), shall not be regarded as an offense requiring a mandatory
recommendation for expulsion and mandatory expulsion.
Brandishing a Knife [E.C. 48915(c)(2)]
Brandishing a knife at another person.
Selling a Controlled Substance [E.C. 48915(c)(3)]
Unlawfully selling a controlled substance.
Sexual Assault or Battery [E.C. 48915(c)(4)]
Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery, as defined in Education Code 48900(n).
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Possession of an Explosive [E.C. 48915(c)(5)]
For all other acts and conduct for which a student is subject to discipline under Education Code 48900 through 48900.7 and
which are not specifically listed or addressed under Education Code 48915(a) or 48915(c), a student may be recommended for
expulsion where other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct, or where due
to the nature of the student’s conduct violation, the presence of the student causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of
the student or others. [E.C. 48915(b) and (e)]
PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING, AND RELATED
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a
student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry,
religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual
or perceived characteristics. The district has a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with federal law and Title IX, and also
prohibits sexual harassment of or by any student or by anyone in or from the district. More detailed information regarding the
district’s prohibition of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying or the prohibition against sexual harassment is
contained in the district’s Parent & Student Handbook and is also available on the district’s website.
Parents, students and staff should immediately report incidents of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying
or sexual harassment to the Principal or designee. Students, parents, guardians or any other individuals having questions or
concerns or who may wish to file a complaint are urged to first contact the Principal or designee, but if your concerns are not
resolved, you may also contact the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, at (916) 686-7795, for matters involving a
potential complaint or concern regarding a district employee. You may contact the Associate Superintendent for Pre-K-6
Education, at (916) 686-7704 regarding a potential complaint or concern related to a PreK-6 student (or students); and you may
contact the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education, at (916) 686-7706, regarding a potential complaint or concern
related to a student (or students) in grades 7-12. No one shall be retaliated against for reporting any incident of alleged
discrimination or harassment, and complainants’ identities will be kept confidential to the extent practical in the course of
investigating the incidents of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying or sexual harassment.
Pursuant to California Education Code 221.5, a pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs and
activities, including athletic teams and competitions, and use facilities consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of
the gender listed on the pupil’s records. Questions regarding the foregoing rights shall be directed to your Principal or Vice
Principal.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND BULLYING
Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students
The Elk Grove Unified School District applies no rule concerning a student’s actual or potential parental, family, or marital
status that treats students differently on the basis of sex.
(5 CCR § 4950; 34 CFR § 106.40(a))
The Elk Grove Unified School District does not exclude or deny any student from any educational program or activity solely on
the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom.
(5 CCR § 4950(a); 34 CFR § 106.40(b)(1))
Pregnant students and parenting male or female students are not excluded from participation in their regular school programs or
required to participate in pregnant-student programs or alternative educational programs.
(5 CCR § 4950(c); 34 CFR § 106.40(b)(1))
Pregnant/parenting students who voluntarily participate in alternative programs are given educational programs, activities, and
courses equal to the regular program.
(5 CCR § 4950(c); 34 CFR § 106.40(b)(3))
The Elk Grove Unified School District treats pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, and recovery
therefrom in the same manner and under the same policies as any other temporary disability.
(5 CCR § 4950(d); 34 CFR § 106.40(b)(4))
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ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a
student’s actual or perceived disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color,
ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of
these actual or perceived characteristics.
DISCIPLINARY APPEALS PROCESS
Students’ parents may appeal a disciplinary action by submitting a Request for Disciplinary Appeal form to the school principal.
These forms are available from vice principals or from the school secretary. Appeals should be made within one school day of
the issuance of the disciplinary action. A consequence of home suspension is not delayed due to a pending appeal.
UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES The Elk Grove Unified School District has the primary responsibility to insure compliance with applicable state and federal laws
and regulations and has established procedures to address allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and
bullying, complaints alleging violation of state or federal laws governing educational programs, and complaints alleging the
district’s failure to comply with the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation
in educational activities.
The district shall use the uniform complaint procedures to resolve any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment,
intimidation, or bullying in district programs and activities based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color,
ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental
disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic
identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person
or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Uniform complaint procedures shall also be used to address any complaint alleging the district's failure to comply with the
prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities, the
requirements for the development and adoption of a school safety plan, and state and/or federal laws in adult education programs,
consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, career technical and technical education and training programs, child
care and development programs, child nutrition programs, special education programs, homeless education, foster youth services,
reasonable accommodation for a lactating student on a school campus, assignment of a student to a course without educational
content for more than a week in one semester or to a course the student has previously completed, noncompliance with the
physical education instructional minutes for students in elementary school, alleged retaliation against a complainant or other
participant in the complaint process or anyone who has acted to uncover or report a violation subject to this policy, and
noncompliance with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
More detailed information regarding the Uniform Complaint Procedures, including the timeline for resolving complaints and the
complaint appeal process, is contained in the district’s Parent & Student Handbook. If you have questions regarding the Uniform
Complaint Procedures, you can contact the district’s Legal Compliance Specialist in Human Resources at (916) 686-7795.
1. Mandatory Expulsion {E.C. 48915(c)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Possession, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. However, possession of an
imitation firearm, as defined in Education Code 48900(m), shall not be regarded as an
offense requiring a mandatory recommendation for expulsion and mandatory expulsion.
(2) Brandishing a knife.
(3) Unlawfully selling a controlled substance.
REFERENCE CHART:
EDUCATION CODES RELATED TO DISCIPLINE
& REQUIRED OR POTENTIAL DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
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(4) Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or battery.
(5) Possession of an explosive.
2. Mandatory Recommendation for Expulsion {E.C. 48915(a)(1)}
Unless the Superintendent, Superintendent’s designee, principal or principal’s designee
determines that expulsion should not be recommended under the circumstances or that an
alternative means of correction would address the conduct.
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(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 drug except for (1) the first offense of possession of not
more than one ounce of marijuana, or (2) for the student's possession of over-the-counter
medication for his/her use or other medication prescribed for him/her by a physician.
(4) Robbery or extortion.
(5) Assault or battery upon a school employee.
3. Acts of Violence {E.C. 48900(a)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.
(2) Willfully used force or violence upon another person.
4. Weapons and Dangerous Objects {E.C. 48900(b)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Possession, sale, or furnishing of weapons (knife, gun, sharp object, club, or an object
that could inflict injury) or explosive.
(2) Explosives, use or possession.
5. Drugs and Alcohol {E.C. 48900(c)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Possession, use, sale, or furnishing, or otherwise being under the influence of alcohol,
controlled substances, or an intoxicant.
6. Sale of “Look-Alike” Controlled Substance or and Alcohol {E.C. 48900(d)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell drugs, alcohol or any intoxicant and then
substituting a look-alike substance intended to represent drugs, alcohol, or an intoxicant.
7. Robbery or Extortion {E.C. 48900(e)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.
8. Damage to Property {E.C. 48900(f)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Caused, or attempted to cause damage to school or private property.
9. Theft or Stealing {E.C. 48900(g)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Stealing, or attempting to steal school or private property.
10. Tobacco {E.C. 48900(h)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Possessed or used tobacco or nicotine products.
11. Profanity, Obscene Acts, Vulgarity {E.C. 48900(i)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Directed at peers.
(2) Directed at school personnel.
12. Drug Paraphernalia {E.C. 48900(j)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Possessed, offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia.
13. Willful Defiance or Disruption of School Activities {E.C. 48900(k)(1)}
Note: With the exception of classroom suspensions imposed by a teacher under Education
Code 48910, no student enrolled in kindergarten through grade three may be suspended for
violation of Education Code 48900(k)(1). Additionally, no student enrolled in kindergarten
through grade twelve, regardless of age, may be recommended for expulsion for violation of
Education Code 48900(k)(1). [E.C. 48900(k)(2)]
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
(1) Disrupting school activities.
(2) Refusing to follow the valid authority of school personnel, including supervisors,
teachers, school officials or other school staff performing their duties.
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(3) Failure to follow school rules.
(4) Failure to follow directive or instruction of staff or teachers.
(5) Failure to follow conduct code for school bus passengers.
14. Possession of Stolen Property {E.C. 48900(l)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.
15. Imitation Firearm {E.C. 48900(m)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Possession of an imitation firearm that is substantially similar in physical properties to an
existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude the replica is a firearm.
16. Sexual Assault or Sexual Battery {E.C. 48900(n)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or battery.
17. Harassment of a Student Witness {E.C. 48900(o)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a witness in a school disciplinary
proceeding for the purpose of intimidation or retaliation.
18. Prescription Drug Soma {E.C. 48900(p)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma.
19. Hazing {E.C. 48900(q)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Engaged or attempted to engage in hazing.
20. Bullying and Bullying by Electronic Act {E.C. 48900(r)} Alternative to
Suspension Suspension Expulsion
Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of
an electronic act, directed specifically toward a pupil.
21. Aided or Abetted to Inflict Physical Injury {E.C. 48900(t)}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
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Aided or abetted in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another student.
22. Sexual Harassment {E.C. 48900.2}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Applies to grades 4-12.
23. Acts of Hate Violence {E.C. 48900.3}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Students in grades 4-12 may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for causing,
threatening, or attempting to cause, or participating in an act of hate violence defined as
willfully interfering with or threatening another person’s person or property rights because
of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Speech that
threatens violence, when the perpetrator has the apparent ability to carry out the threat, may
be considered an act of hate violence.
24. Other Harassment {E.C. 48900.4}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Students in grades 4-12 may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for intentionally
engaging in harassment, threats, or intimidation against a student or group of students when
the harassment is severe and pervasive and disrupts classes or creates disorder or an
intimidating or hostile educational environment.
25. Terrorist Threats {E.C. 48900.7}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Making terrorist threats against school officials and/or property.
26a. Attendance – Truant {E.C. 48260}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Absent from school without a valid excuse.
26b. Attendance – Repeat Truant {E.C. 48261}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Absent from school more than one day without a valid excuse.
26c. Attendance – Habitual Truant {E.C. 48262}
Alternative to
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion
Any student truant three or more times per school year. Students who are habitually truant
may be referred to the School Attendance Review Board.
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Prohibition on Possession and Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products
District policy and the Education Code prohibit the possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of tobacco and
nicotine products at school or during school related activities. The District defines “tobacco and nicotine products” as a lighted
or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other smoking product or material, smokeless tobacco in any form, and electronic cigarettes.
“Electronic cigarettes” are defined as battery-operated or other electronic products designed to deliver nicotine, flavor, and other
chemicals by turning the substance into a vapor that is inhaled by the user, including, but not limited to electronic vaping devices,
personal vaporizers, digital vapor devices, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and hookah pens.
Students determined to have used or to be in possession of tobacco or nicotine products at school or school related activities may
be subject to discipline under District policy, Education Code 48900(h), and/or other applicable laws. Students determined to
have used or to be in possession of products at school or school related activities that can be used to consume and/or use tobacco
or nicotine products, including but not limited to “electronic cigarettes” as defined above, but which do not contain tobacco,
nicotine, or any other controlled substance, may be subject to discipline under District policy, Education Code 48900(k)(1),
and/or other applicable laws. [E.C. 48901]