AltaSierraIntermediate Parent & Student Handbook
2023-2024

380WTeagueAve Clovis, CA 93619 (559) 327-3500
http://altasierra.cusd.com

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TABLE OFCONTENTS

	Student Calendar
	Page 2
		
	Principal’sMessage
	Page 4
		
	District and ASI Mission& Vision Statements
	Page 5
		
	Governing Board &District Administration
	Page 6
		
	ASI Faculty & Staff
	Pages 7-11
		
	Additional Resources
	Page 12
		
	Bell Schedules
	Page 13
		
	How Parents Can Get Involved at ASI
	Pages14-16
		
	Whatis NEW to Students inIntermediate School
	Pages17-20
		
	Academic Policies
	Pages 21-24
		
	TechnologyUsage
	Page 25
		
	AcademicRecognition
	Page 26
		
	Student Leadership Opportunities
	Page 27
		
	Attendance
	Page 28
		
	Independent Study
	Page 29
		
	AcademicIntervention&Support
	Page 30
		
	Multi-TieredSystemof Support
	Page 31
		
	StudentSupport Services
	Pages 32-33
		
	Counseling Services
	Page 34
		
	Nursing Services
	Pages35-38
		
	StudentConduct Expectations
	Page 39
		
	Guidelines for Student Behavior &Discipline
	Pages 40-43
		
	Dress Code for Students
	Page 44
		
	Safe School Practices
	Page 45
		
	Emergency Procedures
	Pages46-47
		
	Co-Curricular
	Pages48-49
		
	Code of Ethics
	Page 50
		
	Athletics
	Pages 51-52
		
	Transportation
	Pages53-54
		
	StudentTrips
	Page 55
		
	Categorical
	Pages56-59

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

On behalf of my faculty and staff, Welcome to Alta Sierra Intermediate School!

This school year will mark my 30th year in education. I have been fortunate enough to serve in the Clovis Unified School District as an elementary teacher, GIS and 7-12 Learning Director since 1996. And I have had the privilege of directly supporting the students, staff, and community of Alta Sierra Intermediate School since 2006.

I am married and have three adult daughters, (graduates of the classes of 2009, 2012, and 2016,) who received outstanding educational experiences as students in the Buchanan Area. I am passionate about supporting Alta Sierra Intermediate staff to provide our students with similar opportunities to grow and develop into students who learn to persevere, enjoy a challenge, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Alta Sierra Intermediate holds a very special place in my heart. ALL staff members are passionate about supporting students in achieving success in Mind, Body, and Spirit. Their goal is to always put students first by focusing on their needs and removing obstacles to their success.

We work extremely hard to create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment for our students. I welcome your input in making Alta Sierra Intermediate the best it can be. In the Clovis Unified School District, we believe in continuous improvement and strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. I invite you to share your experiences by joining us at our monthly parent advisory committees: ASI & BHS 7-12 Foundation & 7-12 SART and our quarterly 7-12 parent advisory committees: ELAC, IDAC & Parent Outreach.

I will send home monthly Parent Updates to keep you informed and updated about what is happening at ASI. I also encourage you to access our website and social media pages on a regular basis to stay informed and connected to our school. We are here for you and your child and are dedicatedtocreatinga positive school experience for your student.

Sincerely,

JenniferCarter Principal

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DISTRICT AIMS, MISSION, & VISION

CUSD AIMS
•	MaximizeAchievementforALLStudents.

•	Operatewith IncreasingEfficiency and Effectiveness.

•	Hire, Develop,Sustain, and Value aHighQuality,Diverse Workforce.

CUSD MISSION

To be a quality educational system providing the resources for all students to reach their potential in Mind,

Body, and Spirit.

CUSD VISION

To be America’s benchmark forexcellence ineducation.

ASIMISSION &VISION STATEMENTS

MISSION STATEMENT

TheMissionofAltaSierraIntermediate School is to workeffectively and efficientlytoensure all students connect to school and become lifelong learners. We develop unity and leadership bychallenging ourselves, so all students achieve academic proficiency on the California standards; respect each other; and keep our school safe, clean and united.

VISIONSTATEMENT At AltaSierra, we will:
•	MaximizeStudentAchievementthroughacommitmenttoacontinuousimprovementphilosophy.

•	Maintain a commitment to our improvement philosophy to ensure effective and efficient operation, which includes planning for future enrollment growth.
•	Maintainconsistent discipline procedures and consequences school wide that provide asafe and orderly school environment.
•	Maintain a positive school culture and internalize the Alta Sierra vision statement and motto for all students and staff

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DISTRICTGOVERNINGBOARD &ADMINISTRATION

CUSDGOVERNINGBOARD David DeFrank: President

HughAwtrey:VicePresident

Steven G. Fogg: Clerk

DeenaCombs-Flores:Member

Yolanda Moore: Member

Clinton Oliver: Member

Tiffany Stoker Madsen Member

CUSD DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Corrine Folmer, Ed.D. Superintendent

Barry Jager AssociateSuperintendent Human Resources

Scott Dille, Ed.D. AssistantSuperintendent Clovis High Area

Kevin Kerney AssistantSuperintendent Buchanan Area

Jennifer Thomas AssistantSuperintendent Clovis East Area

NormAnderson Deputy Superintendent

Michael Johnston AssociateSuperintendent Administrative Services

SteveFrance AssistantSuperintendent Educational Services

Susan Rutledge AssistantSuperintendent Business Services

DarinTockey AssistantSuperintendent Clovis North Area

MarkHammack,Ed.D. Associate Superintendent School Leadership

KristenBelknap,Ed,D. Assistant Superintendent Clovis West Area

StephanieHanks,Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent BradleyEducationalCenter

Denver Stairs AssistantSuperintendent Facility Services

Erin Waer AssistantSuperintendent Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability

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ASIFACULTY & STAFF

ADMINISTRATION,LEADERSHIP&COUNSELING

Jennifer Carter

Principal Main Office 327-3570
JenniferCarter@cusd.com

Daryl Katoch
7th Grade Learning Director Grizzly Cluster Office
327-3575 DarylKatoch@cusd.com

TBD
SPED Program Director 327-3515

Frances Bishop

Sr. Guidance Instructional Specialist Polar Cluster Office
327-3578 FrancesBishop@cusd.com

Connie Martin Activities Director 327-3573
ConnieMartin@cusd.com 

Meghan Tenney Counselor: Last Name: L-Z Kodiak Cluster Office
327-3518 MeghanTenney@cusd.com

Carrie Hail
8th Gr. Learning Director Kodiak Cluster Office
327-3780 CarrieHail@cusd.com

MackenzieMennucci Counselor: Last Name: A-K Grizzly Cluster Office
327-3576 MackenzieMennucci@cusd.com

Brad Zimmer Athletic Director 327-3742
BradZimmer@cusd.com

BUSINESSSUPPORT STAFF

Alyssa Souza Office Manager
Principal’s Admin.Assistant MainOffice
327-3571 AlyssaSouza@cusd.com

CasandraCarlos Sr.GIS’Administrative Assistant StudentServices
PolarCluster Office

327-3528 CasandrCarlos@cusd.com

Sharon Hamilton
8th Grade LD’s Admin. Assistant KodiakCluster Office
327-3573 SharonHamilton@cusd.com

Holly Lulejian Receptionist MainOffice
327-3520

HollyLulejian@cusd.com

Penny Manes
7th Grade LD’s Admin.Assistant Grizzly ClusterOffice
327-3575 PennyManes@cusd.com

Peggy Lacy Financial Secretary Data Processor MainOffice

327-3527 PeggyLacy@cusd.com

Kennedey Hernandez Attendance/Registrar Main Office
327-3531 KennedeyHernandez@cusd.com

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SCHOOLSAFETY & SUPPORT SERVICES

Chris Hinojos SchoolResourceOfficer Library Office
327-3581 ChrisHinojos@cusd.com

Jeromy Lopez
Student Relations Liaison Soccer,Softball & Volleyball Polar Cluster Office
327-3517 JeromyLopez@cusd.com

Tyrone Bradley StudentRelationsLiaison Polar Cluster Office
327-3614 TyroneBradley@cusd.com

LIBRARY SUPPORT SERVICES

Toni Gee
Library Technician ToniGee@cusd.com

HEALTH SERVICES

Jennifer de Ocampo Health Assistant
Main Office 327-3577
Jenniferdeocampo@cusd.com

Karena Geil Registered Nurse Main Office
327-3577 KarenaGeil@cusd.com

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Ryan Elison SPED Psychologist 327-3525
RyanElison@cusd.com

Trish Orr
Social& Emotional Counselor PatriciaOrr@cusd.com

TRANSITIONTEAM

Marcos Martinez Transition Coordinator 327-3420
MarcosMartinez@cusd.com

Kai Dill
Student Relation Liaison 327-3424 KaiDill@cusd.com

Amanda West
Student Relation Liaison 327-3427 AmandaWest@cusd.com

Sarah Balderas Student Relation Liaison 327-3014 SarahBalderas@cusd.com

Deshawn Potts Student Relation Liaison 327-3426
DeshawnPotts@cusd.com

Fiona Luikart Instructional Assistant 327-3421 FionaLuikart@cusd.com

Shane Cams
Student Relation Liaison Football
327-3425 ShaneCams@cusd.com

Maria Saavedra Student Relation Liaison 327-3423 MarieSaavedra@cusd.com

Michelle Zamora Instructional Assistant 327-3002
MichelleZamora@cusd.com

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7TH GRADE ACADEMIC BLOCK TEACHERS

Alyssa Albee AB Lab Read180
Peer Counseling AlyssaAlbee@cusd.com

Shannon Fletcher PLC Lead
ELD
Lunch Detention
 ShannonFletcher@cusd.com

Wendie Jager Game Squad Cheer
WendieJager@cusd.com

Dustin Beauchamp Cross-Country & Track Physical Education DustinBeauchamp@cusd.com

Debbie Hodge Honors AB HistoryDay
DebbieHodge@cusd.com

Kelli Kaku

Pep & Cheer Coordinator

PhysicalEducation KelliKaku@cusd.com

Randy Downer Broadcasting DestinationImagination Spelling Bee RandyDowner@cusd.com

Marnie Hutchason Competition Cheer
 MarnieHutchason@cusd.com 

Kori Reynolds PLCLead
ELD
Badminton, Cross Country KoriReynolds@cusd.com

Karl Weit
African American Leadership Swimming, Water Polo KarlWeit@cusd.com

7th GRADE MATH TEACHERS

Michelle Arguijo Basketball, Track, & Volleyball
Math Strategies MichelleArguijo@cusd.com

Debbie L. Jury 7th Math Lab
DebbielJury@cusd.com

Jerry Aujero Advanced Math Boys & Girls Golf Lunch Detention PLC Lead
JerryAujero@cusd.com

Tad Kroeker Advanced Math Basketball TadKroeker@cusd.com

7th GRADE SCIENCE TEACHERS

Gina Burdine 504 Coordinator ScienceLab Sem 2
GinaBurdine@cusd.com

Cristina Silva CDT & FCOE PLC Science Fair
CristinaSilva@cusd.com 

Laura Andrew PLCLead
AVID
ScienceLab Sem. 1 LauraAndrew@cusd.com

Tiffany Trenhaile ELAC
FCOE PLC Lunch Detention
TiffanyTrenhaile@cusd.com

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8th GRADE ACADEMIC BLOCK TEACHERS

Mark Avila Cross Country
MarkAvila@cusd.com

Dan Houtsinger Basketball, Volleyball DanielHoutsinger@cusd.com

Chris Pena PLC Lead
Track & Wrestling ChrisPena@cusd.com

Erin Barger SSC
ErinBarger@cusd.com 

Jennie Mau Read 180
SRC Detention JenniferMau@cusd.com

BrookeValenzuela TOSA Technology Softball & Volleyball
BrookeValenzuela@cusd.com

Rosa Covarrubias ELAC
Softball RosaCovarrubias@cusd.com

SherylMilhous Yearbook SherylMilhous@cusd.com

8TH GRADE MATH TEACHERS

Christa DenHartog Advanced Math
Badminton, Basketball, & Softball MathTeam ChristaDenHartog.com

David Maes Swimming & Water Polo DavidMaes@cusd.com

ScottInouye Advanced Math Football ScottInouye@cusd.com

Heidi Nenadov AsianAmericanLeadership Club Math Strategies
Math Team PLC Lead
HeidiNenadov@cusd.com

8TH SCIENCE TEACHERS

Pete Chilpigian Honors Science Science Bowl Science Olympiad
PeterChilpigian@cusd.com

Marissa Harris Science Olympiad MarissaHarris@cusd.com

YolandaColunga Science Lab FCA Advisor HispanicLeadershipClub Advisor Science Bowl YolandaColunga@cusd.com

Lori Salazar Biology Honors Science Induction
PLC Lead LoriSalazar@cusd.com

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ELECTIVETEACHERS

Joe Avery InstrumentalMusic/Percussion JosephAvery@cusd.com

Eric Estep Drama
EricEstep@cusd.com

Jim O’Brien Baseball & Football Study Strategies JimObrien@cusd.com

Hailey Bishop Arts & Crafts
HaileyBishop@cusd.com

John Lack DepartmentChair
InstrumentalMusic/Orchestra JohnLack@cusd.com

RachaelWatson Choral Music
RachaelWatson@cusd.com

Steve Charnow Instrumental Music StevenCharnow@cusd.com

Joey Neuenschwander Instrumental Music/Orchestra JoeyNeuenschwander@cusd.com

TBD InstrumentalMusic/Jazz

Marcy Zunich CSI Coordinator CJSF Advisor PLC Lead
Teen Living MarcyZunich@cusd.com

PHYSICALEDUCATIONTEACHERS

LeahBalch Detention Faculty Senate
Swimming&Waterpolo Total Body Fitness LeahBalch@cusd.com

Casey Tirapelle Softball & Volleyball
CaseyTirapelle@cusd.com

Collin Cypher Soccer,Boys & Girls Tennis Strength & Conditioning CollinCypher@cusd.com

StephenWeimer Badminton,Volleyball&Wrestling PLC Lead StephenWeimer@cusd.com

Kristin Pena 504 Coordinator
Boys & Girls Volleyball PLC Lead KristinPena@cusd.com

SPECIALEDUCATION TEACHERS

Emma Elia Resource Specialist AB Lab EmmaElia@cusd.com

Logan Stowell
Baseball, Football & Soccer SDC Functional Skills LoganStowell@cusd.com

Rebecca Tinseth Detention Resource Specialist
RebeccaTinseth@cusd.com

Elizabeth Gonzalez Resource Specialist – DH/H ElizabethGonzalez@cusd.com

ColletteStrosnider Department Chair Detention
Resource Specialist ColletteStrosnider@cusd.com

Russell Havens Autism Teacher Baseball
RussellHavens@cusd.com

Sarah Tafoya Detention ELAC
ResourceSpecialist SarahTafoya@cusd.com

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

	
504 Coordinator
	
GinaBurdine(327-3500)
KristinPena(327-3500)
		
	AcademicSupport
	8thGr:CarrieHail(327-3780)
7th Gr: DarylKatoch(327-3574)
		
	Athletic Information
	BradZimmer(327-3742)
		
	AVID
	Shauna Everson (327-3500)
		
	Bus Information
	CUSD Transportation (327-9700)
		
	Club Information
	Sharon Hamilton (327-3573)
		
	Counseling
	MeghanTenney(327-3518)
Mackenzie Mennucci (327-3576)
		
	C.S.I.(ClovisSupport Intervention)
	Alyssa Merritt (327-3516)
Shauna Everson(327-3500)
		
	EL Coordinator
	Frances Bishop(327-3578)
		
	Elections (ASB)
	ConnieMartin(327-3500)
		
	Financial Obligations
	PeggyLacy (327-3527)
		
	FirstAid
	Karena Geil (327-3577)
		
	Foundation Secretary
	TammyJett(327-3076)
		
	Harassment(Sexual, Racialor Other)
	Student Services (327-3528)
		
	Lost & Found
	Multi-Purpose Room

Independent Study
	
8th Gr:SharonHamilton(327-3573)
7th Gr: Penny Manes(327-3575)
		
	Parent / Student Connect
	PeggyLacy (327-3527)

Parent Volunteers
	8th Gr:SharonHamilton(327-3573)
7th Gr: Penny Manes(327-3575)
		
	Peer Counseling
	Alyssa Albee(327-3500)
		
	Posting Signs
	ConnieMartin(327-3573)
		
	Psychological Services
	RyanElison(327-3525)
		
	S.A.R.B. (School Attendance Review Board)
	Francis Bishop(327-3578)
		
	StudentGovernment
	ConnieMartin(327-3573)
		
	StudentI.D. Cards
	Kennedey Hernandez (327-3531)
		
	StudyTable
	Brad Zimmer(327-3780)
		
	Transcripts
	Kennedey Hernandez(327-3531)
		
	WEB
	ConnieMartin(327-3500)
		
	Visitors
	Holly Lulejian (327-3500)

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HOWPARENTSCANGETINVOLVEDATALTASIERRA

FOUNDATION

Alta Sierra Intermediate and Buchanan High School Foundation have created a 6-year ASI &

BHS parent- teacher team. It is our hope that you would be interested in representing ASI as an Active Member of our Foundation. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:30am in Room 853 at Buchanan and lunch is provided.

The Foundation, much like a Parent-Teacher Club, is a partnership between parents, teachers, alumni, and school staff to provide financial for important campus activities which include…
 Athletics

 Academic Teams  Performing Arts  Clubs
 Scholarships

 SpecialStudent Events &Programs  Teacher & Staff Support

Please consider becoming a member and joining the ASI/BHS Foundation. Your donation will

help students, teachers and staff enrich the educational experience for all intermediate & high

school students. A Foundation Membership Flyer inviting you to participate in our Membership

Drive will be sent home at the beginning of the school year.

SCHOOLASSESSMENTREVIEWTEAM(SART)

In Clovis Unified, parents and community members are active participants in decision-making processing and in evaluating the quality of programs serving their children. Apart from the traditional school site council and parent club, a body called the School Assessment and Review Team exists to provide a forum to learn about a school and to influence the leadership regarding the operation of the school. Each Clovis Unified school has a SART committee, which serves as a vehicle of communication and as an advisory body to the principal. The school SART committee includes broad representation, including the principal, selected staff members, interested parents and community members, students and even citizens who do not have children at the school. Withinthe District, thereare three areaSART Committees. Members of the AreaSART Committees include area assistant superintendents, area principals and area school SART chairpersons. Our 7th -12th grade ASI and BHS SART meets quarterly at Buchanan in Room 853. Dates will be sent out in September.

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PARENT OUTREACH/ INTERCULTURAL AND DIVERSITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (IDAC)

Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) is composed of school site parents that participate at site and district level climate assessment/problem-solving meetings. The primary purpose of the Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC), originally formed in 1988 as the Intercultural Advisory Council, is to assist in the formation and review of policies that assure non-discriminatory practices in all operational areas of the Clovis Unified School District. Its further mission is to assist in improving the cultural environment of the district. These parent groups, which are at every school site, assist in the formation and review of twelve cultural competency focus areas. Each school highlights via a website three focus areas each year. For additional information please contact the principal. Our PARENT OUTREACH/IDAC meets quarterly. Dates will be sent out in September.

SCHOOL SITE COUNSIL (SSC)

When the School and Library Improvement Block Grant (SLIBG) and the School Based Coordinated Program (SBCP) were established, they were envisioned as ways to increase school wide effectiveness, improve student achievement, and over time, better prepare students to be productive workers and responsible citizens. One of the principal tenets of these programs was that those individuals closest to the students should be more involved in making significant decisions affecting the instructional program of the school.

The School Site Council (SSC) was selected to be the vehicle by which the school community

would come together to chart the school’s path to improvement. CUSD both encourages and values the role our community members play while serving on our SSCs across the district All schools receiving categorical funds are required to form a SSC.

The SSC is composed of parents, students at the secondary level and school personnel and is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the Single Plan for Student Achievement programs. Members serve for two years and are elected by their peers. SART meets quarterly. Dates will be sent out in September.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ELAC)

All schools enrolling 21 or more English Learners are required to form an ELAC. The ELAC is composed of parents and school personnel. The ELAC provides input and makes recommendations to the principal, staff and SSC regarding services for English Learners as well as conducts an annual survey. Members serve for two years. ELAC meets quarterly. Dates will be sent out in September.

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LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) DISTRICT MEETINGS CUSD develops an LCAP annually that works to better align the academic plan with the district expenditure plan that is approved by our CUSD Governing Board each June. Parent and other stakeholder groups are invited to participate in the development of the LCAP through participation of school and district committeemeetings and community forums.LCAPSchool, District Meetings and Community Forums are exciting opportunities for all stakeholders and school committees to engage with the district and share their ideas on how CUSD can provide quality opportunities and support for CUSD youth and schools. Community participation and feedback in the forums will inform the District’s LCAP’s funding priorities over the next several years.

These meetings are designed to provide an opportunity for school communities to hear about

CUSD’s current efforts to support youth and families and to provide input and feedback on

future plans and opportunities. LCAP district meetings occur twice a year in Jan./Feb.

and in May. Two parents are asked to represent ASI at these meetings.

VOLUNTEERS

There are numerous additional ways that parents can volunteer time at Alta Sierra working

to support ourstudentsandteachers.Please contact the ActivitiesDirector, Learning Directors, and thePrincipal for more information.

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WHAT ISNEW TOSTUDENTSIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

ASI MASCOT Bruins

ASISCHOOL MOTTO “BuildingUnity, Pride, and Champions”

BELL SCHEDULE

Each day the bell schedule varies. In a traditional year, students attend each class for approximately one hour on Monday, Tuesday & Friday. On these days, your student will see every teacher. On Wednesday, your student will attend periods 2, 4 and 6 for a two-hour block period. And on Thursday, your student will attend periods 1, 3, and 7 for a two-hour block period. AB is the exception. Students will attend AB each day for a two-hour block period: 1/2, ¾, or 6/7. (See bell schedule for additional details.)

CELL PHONES

•	Cellphones CANbe appropriately usedby students before school, at break, and at lunch. •	ALLcellphones and electronic devices brought toschool are the student’sresponsibility. •	Cell phones must be turned off and in their backpack during class, unless given teacher
approval for an educational purpose.

•	 ASI personnel are not responsible for cell phones or electronic devices that are confiscated for misuse, stolen, or lost.
•	Theschoolwillnotbe responsible for investigating the loss, theft,or damage of electronic devices.

CLUBS

Clubsare agreatwayforyourstudent to meet adiverse populationof individuals that allow themto expandtheir thinking and interest. They are a great way to make new friends with common interests. Clubs also provide an opportunityforourstudentstoimprovetheircommunication skills,fostercreativethinking,andteachthemhow to work effectively with other people.

At Alta Sierra, all students participate in a club on “Club Days” which are held during the school day on Mondays four times a semester. Students sign up for their top three choices of club offerings at the beginning of the school year in AB. Once selected for a club of their choice and due to space availability, students may not change clubs until the following school year.

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DANCES

We would like to invite your student to join us at our four school dances: Back-to-School Dance; Fall Dance; Winter Dance, and Spring Dance. The dance begins at 6:30pm and ends promptly at 8:00pm. The entrance fee is $5.00, and students must bring their ID Card. Pizza, soda, water, and candy are available for purchase at the snack bar.

Students must be dress code at each door upon entry. If they are not in dress code, you will be called to pick up your student. Your student is welcome to return by 7:00pm if they correct the dress code issue.

These events are themed dress-up dances, and students are welcome to come dressed in a costume. However, there are a few guidelines they must follow:
•	Costumes need to be indress code. Nothing too short or too revealing will be allowed. •	Students may wear tutu’s over leggings. They may also wear them over shorts, if the
shorts are in dress code (no shorter than 5” from the top of the kneecap, but no shorter than mid-thigh.)
•	Nomasks or full-face paint (for safety reasons,wemustbe able to identify each student) •	Nocostumes that are gory; no fake blood; and no weapons.
•	No inflatable costumes.

For the safety of your student, we also have the following guidelines in place regarding student dismissal and pick-up from the dance.
•	If your student wants to leave the dance early, you will need to walk to the gym door to pick them up. Students are not released from the gym until 8:00pm.
•	As it is now dark at the end of the dance, students are not allowed to walk home. A parent must pickthem up. Dance pick-up is in the basketball parking lot on Peach Ave, except for the Fall Dance that is held in the Tennis Courts. Pick up for this dance is also on Molly Lane. Please pick up your student in this parking lot as this is the parking lot that will be supervised by staff members.
•	It would be greatly appreciated if you were in the parking lot a few minutes prior to 8:00pm, ready to pick up your student. Students must be picked up within 30 minutes.

LUNCH Atlunchtime,studentshavetheprivilegeofnoteatinginthecafeteriaunlesstheywishto.Theyare welcome to eat anywhere in our outdoor area if they remainin front of our red lines and follow our posted expectations to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. Students must have their ID card or number to get lunch in the cafeteria or through our outdoor windows. All students in the CA are eligible for free breakfast and lunch.

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FOOD DELIVERIES

To ensure the safetyof our students, the followingproceduresare in place.

•	 Food deliveries are not accepted by delivery services. This includes, but is not limited to: DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates, Chow Now, Jimmy John’s and pizza.
•	If your student forgets their lunch, you are more thanwelcome to bring itto them. However,parents are only allowed to bring one lunch for your student and may not bring additional lunches for classmates.
•	 All lunches must be delivered to students in the main office. Parents must bring ID and are respectfully requested NOT to wait for students in the hallway, nor request their student meet them in the parking lot or on the street.
•	Specialdeliveriesofballoons, stuffed animalsor flowers are not accepted for students.

TRASH

Alta Sierra prides itself on maintaining a clean campus. It is our goal to give students a clean and safe environment in which to learn. Students eat outdoors in intermediate school and there is not a campus monitor to remind them to pick up their trash before they exit the cafeteria. With the added privilege to eat outdoors comes more responsibility. Please assist us in stressing the importance of checking for trash after your student finishes their lunch. If they see trash, we ask that they pick it up, whether it is theirs or not.

MULTIPLE TEACHERS

In Intermediate School your student will have their first experience having multiple teachers. Instead of one teacher, they will now have five teachers: academic block (English and history;) math; science; PE; and an elective or academic support class.

STUDENT BODY IDENTIFICATION CARDS

All students are provided with a student body identification card at the beginning of each school year. They are required to carry this card with them daily. This requirement is based upon our desire to provide a safe school environmentfreeofnon-students.Studentsarealsoaskedto producetheiridentificationcardstopurchasemeals in the cafeteria, ride the bus and check out books from the library. Students may request a replacement card in the main office. A $5.00 replacement charge must be paid at the time the request is made. All lost, stolen or damaged cards must be replaced at the cost of the student.

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STUDENT SCHEDULES:

Student schedules are computer loaded at the secondary level. They are distributed to students in Student Connect the week prior to school starting.

REQUESTSFORSCHEDULECHANGES

A request for a schedule change must be made through your student’s counselor. Requests for schedule changes will only be made if there is an academic need. After the fourth week of each semester, schedule change requests will no longer be accepted.

STUDENTBODY OBLIGATIONS

Students with financial obligations will be permitted to register but may not pick up their schedule until the obligationis cleared. Student schedules willbe flagged, and students will be directed to the financial secretary to clear their obligation.

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ACADEMIC POLICIES

CLASSROOMVISITSby PARENTS

Parents requesting to visit classrooms must make prior arrangements with the student’s Learning Director at least one day in advance of the visit. All parent visitors must check into the office and be checked by our Raptor system.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Thelaw prohibitsgivingout informationconcerning students except to: o Parents and guardians
o Personsdesignated inwriting byparents.

o Officer of school to which student is transferring.

o Officer of the U.S., state,county,or city incourse of duty

oOfficeror employee ofprivatewelfare agency whenstudent is aclient. oAnemployerorpotentialemployer (parentpermissionrequired)

SeetheC.U.S.D.Student/ParentsRightsandResponsibilitiessectionforAccessandPrivileged

RightstoStudent Records for more details.

GRADINGCRITERIA

•	 A Grade: Demonstrates superior levels of understanding and involvement regarding all quality and participation indicators.

•	B Grade: Demonstrates high levels of understanding and involvement regarding all

quality and participation indicators.

•	C Grade: Demonstrates average levels of understanding and involvement regarding

all quality and participation indicators.

•	D Grade: Demonstrates a minimal level of understanding and involvement regarding

all quality and participation indicators.

•	F Grade: Demonstrates less than a minimal level of understanding and involvement regarding all quality and participation indicators.

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GRADINGPOLICIES

Each teacher willprovidestudents and parents with acopyof their course syllabus at the beginningof theschoolyear. It is also available on their website. Grading policies for each course are included in the syllabus and will varyby course.

EXTRA CREDIT

Extracredit assignmentsmay not exceed 2% of the grade.

GRADINGFREQUENCY

Teachers are required to update their gradebook on Parent Connect two times per month. However, most teachers update their gradebook on Parent Connect on a weekly basis. If you need assistance with your password please contact our Data Processor, Peggy Lacy at 327-3527.

GUEST SPEAKERS

The use of guest speakers may be utilized in the classroom when it is related to the course content. Parents will receive notification prior to a guest speaker presenting in a classroom.

HOMEWORK

•	 Homework will be explained and illustrated before students leave the classroom. Students are responsible for asking clarifying questions before theyleave class whentheydo not understand aconcept or an assignment.
•     Timeallowed to make-uplate assignmentswillbe communicated inthe course syllabus. •     Assignments and assessments will be graded, recorded, and returned to the students as
quickly as possible.

REQUESTSFOR HOMEWORK

Please access teacher websites and Google Classroom for assignments missed due to absence. If a paper format is requested, you may pick-up the requested assignments in the main office after 3:00pm if the request was submitted prior to 10:00am. Requests made after 10:00am will be available the following day.

MAKE-UPPOLICYFORABSENCES

•	Itis the student’s responsibility to make up workmissed due to excusedabsences. •	Each individualteacherwilldetermine allmake-up work.
•	Someeducationalactivitiescannotbe duplicated;therefore,excessiveabsencesmayaffect grades. •	Students will be given at least the time to make up work that is equivalent to the number of
days missed. Example: two days excused absences, two days for make-up work.

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LIBRARYMEDIACENTER TheLibraryMediaCenterisopenfrom8:00a.m.until4:00p.m.MondaythroughFriday. Students mustpresent a pass to be admitted to the library during class time. Students should have an educational purpose for being in the library. Students may study, work on assignments, use computers, browse, or read while in the library.

Upon checking out resources from the library, students must present their ASI I.D. card as a source of identification at the checkout desk. Students losing or damaging resources and videos will be fined or charged replacement fees. A fee of $0.25 cents a day will be charged for overdue resources. Students with overdue reference resources willbe fined $0.50 cents per day excluding weekends and holidays. The overdue fee will not exceed $5.00.

PLANNERS

To assist with the organization of multiple classes, all students will be given a student planner at the beginning of the year in AB. These planners will be used in all classes.

PROGRESSREPORTS/DEFICIENCYNOTICES

Official school-wide notification of student’s progress is reported at the end of the six- and twelve-week grading periods of each semester. These can be viewed on Parent Connect. Progress Reports are NOT report cards. They are a method of communicating student progress to parents every six weeks. If a student is failing or in danger of failing prior to the end of the semester, the progress report serves as an official notice of communication from the teacher to the parents.

SEMESTERREPORTCARDS

Semester report cards are issued to students two times a year. Semesterreport cards will be 

mailed home. Semester grades become part of a student’s permanent transcript.

INCOMPLETE GRADES

A semester incomplete (INC) grade may be issued by a teacher, with Learning Director approval, when a student has not completed the course requirements due to an extended absence or extenuating circumstances. The student will have up to six weeks at the end of the semester to complete the required work and receive a passing grade. An incomplete grade not resolved will be changed to an “F”.

GRADE CHANGES

Grade changes can only be made by the teacher during the first sixweeks of the semester.

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PROMOTION STANDARDS

The minimum standards for promotion will include language arts, history, mathematics, and science. A student mustpass 4 or more academic core courses to be promotedto the next grade level. Summer school is required for students who are not meeting promotion standards.
•	Special Criteria Guidelines Apply for Specific Service Populations Special Education Students: Special Education students will be held to the District’s standards for promotion. When the standards are not appropriate for a special education student, the IEP team will determine promotion/retention status.
•	EnglishLearners:EnglishLearnerswillbeexemptfromthepromotionstandardsforno longerthan 36 months from their arrival in any CA school provided the student makes continued progress.

STUDENT CONCERNS REGARDING ACADEMICS

If you have a concern regarding your student, please email your student’s teacher first. They will work with you to provide you with information and resources needed to support your student.

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

Our district policy is to establish criteria to guide educators in the selection and use of literature and supplementary materials. The board recognizes and supports the educational value of enhancing basic textbook material using supplementary books, films, video, computer software, guest speakers, etc. The board realizes its responsibility in allowing choice to educators, parents and students in the selection and use of literature and supplementary materials: the choice for educators to develop the most effective collection of materials, and the choice of parents and students to decline participation where personal values are in conflict with said materials. The board authorizes designated site and/or district personnel to approve literature and supplementary materials, except those relating to the family life/sex education curricula which shall require board approval.

TEACHER COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

E-mail is the recommended method to contact your student’s teacher. Email checked periodically throughout the schoolday, but not afterhours. Whencontacted by aparent, ateacher will respond within24 hours byphone ore-mail. Please checkyouremailandphonecontact information inParentConnect foraccuracy.

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TECHNOLOGY

LAPTOP USAGE AT SCHOOL

AltaSierraisveryproudtohavetheresourcesandtechnologicalsupporttoallowstudentsaccessto technologically rich learning experiences in their academic core classes. For the 2023-23 school year, Alta Sierra will have a 1:1 ratio, 1 computer to 1 student. Alta Sierra classrooms will be equipped with Chromebooks and laptops to support student learning. We ask that students do not bring their own laptops to school.

PROHIBITED TECHNOLOGY USEAGE

•     Students may not play games during class at any time. Students in violation of playing games in class without teacher permission will be referred to the Student Services.
•	DO NOT download files of any kind (games, music, etc.) utilizing the school network unless you have been asked to do so by a teacher. It is HIGHLY recommended that you do NOT download files, especiallyoffthe Internet,onto your laptop without adult supervision. These files are the greatest cause of student computer failure and may lead to your computer being infected with viruses.
•	 Don’t touch other students’ or teachers’ computers without permission, either physically or through the network. You could be held liable for damage to the computer.
•	 Students are not allowed to copy other students' work or plagiarize documents. This is considered Cheating. This includes copying answers on tests or assignments, swapping papers, uploading assignments, air dropping assignments, and plagiarizing. You are expected to conduct yourself with integrity. When you cheat, or aid someone else in cheating, you violate our trust.
•	Don’tenable file sharingwhile onthe schoolnetwork.

•	 Don’t display or download pornography. Possession of pornography by aminor is against the law and is a violation of the Education Code resulting in suspension.

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ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

BLOCKASI

This is the MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD a student can earn at Alta Sierra Intermediate. This

award gives special recognition to students excelling in the domains of Mind, Body, and Spirit through participation in Scholarship, Co-Curricular, Fitness and Service. This honor is available to ALL students in 7th and 8th grade and is awarded at the end of the school year. The purpose of this award is to recognize those well-rounded individuals who exemplify the qualities that Alta Sierra Intermediate School hopes to foster in all its students: (1) the desire for self-improvement. (2) a dedication and commitment in reaching goals, (3) concern for and service to others, and (4) the willingness to be a positive role model to others.

BRUIN OF THE MONTH

Each month, teachers select students for their achievement, display of positive character, and/or effort and improvement in class. Recognized as Bruins of the Month, these students are invited to attend a luncheon with their teacher. Each honoreereceives acertificate and has their photograph takenwith their teacher.The picture is posted in their grade level office.

CALIFORNIA JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION (CJSF)

The California Scholarship Federation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to recognize and encourage academic achievement and community service among middle and high school students in California. Eligible students become members by submitting applications based on their semester report card grades. Membership is for one semester, and membership drives are held each semester within established periods dictated by the State bylaws. Students who qualify for three semesters may apply for the Lifetime CJSF designation and be awarded anHonor Membership penat the end of year award’s presentationof their 8th grade year. The ASI advisor is Marcy Zunich.

HONOR ROLL

Students can earn academic honors each semester based upon their academic accomplishment. Certificates are distributed in AB class for students who earnHonors. Parents are invited attend an award’s ceremony held each semester to honor our students who have earned High Honors and Principal’s Honors. 2nd Semester honors are earned based upon 12-week progress reporting grades.

HONORS

HIGH HONORS PRINCIPAL’S HONORS
PRINCIPAL'S MEDALLION

GPA 3.5-3.75

GPA 3.76-3.99 GPA 4.0
Presented to 8th graders who earned a4.0 GPA for four semesters. A ceremony honoring our Principal’sMedallionstudentsoccursin
May/June.

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PASA: PRINICPAL’S ADVISORY OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

As a member of PASA, you would meet with the principal once or twice a month at lunch inRoom 204 to share how everything is going on campus from their perspective. PASA students would be the student voice on our campus to provide the principal with important input and feedback. Applications for PASA will be available in the grade level offices at the beginning of school. Teacher recommendation is required.

LEADERSHIP

The Leadership course focuses on serving Alta Sierra students and staff by having a positive impact on school spirit and climate. This class has a large emphasis on noontime activities, intramural programs and school events. Overall, the student’s purpose is to make every student proud to be a BRUIN and to feel like a member of our school family.

Students must complete an application during registration in order to be considered for the

Leadership elective course.Acceptance isdeterminedbasedongradepoint average, teacher recommendationand student responses to application questions. This class is highly involved in school activities and events and works to make Alta Sierra Intermediate the excellent school it is.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The government of the ASI Student Body is comprised of a Student Council, consisting of six elected Student Body Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Activities Commissioner. The Student Council meets twice monthly, at which time business is transacted, and Student Body activities are discussed. To become a candidate for office, a student must file an appropriate petition and satisfy the citizenship requirement. Elections will be held during the last month of the school year. A simple majority of votes cast is necessary for an election.

The advisor of student government is the Activities Director. All meetings and tasks of the Student Council are under the direction of the Activities Director. Any student having questions about student government, election procedures, or any leadership programs may see the Activities Director.

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ATTENDANCE

In Intermediate School, students do not always see all their teachers daily. It is more difficult for your students to be successful in the classroom when they miss instruction. However, if your student is ill, we ask that you keep themathome. Whenyourstudentisabsent,theycanchecktheirteacher’s website/Google Classroomfor missed assignments. They have one day to complete their missed assignments for each day absent.

MISSINGCLASSFORAPPOINTMENTS

If yourstudent needstomissclassfor anappointmentduringtheschoolday, it is recommended that youdo your best to schedule their appointment during your student’s PE or elective course so that they do not miss their academic course work. Your student’s schedule can be located on Parent Connect.

Pleasecallthe office at327-3500 the morningofthe appointmentto letourreceptionistknowwhen

yourstudent is being picked up for their appointment. We will have your student waiting for you in the main office. Prior to leaving for the appointment, you will be required to sign your student out. Upon return, please provide our receptionist with a note from the doctor to excuse your student’s absence.

CLEARING ABSENCES

When your student is absent, you have two options to state the reason for their absence. All absences

must be cleared within 24 hours.

1.) Visit our AltaSierrawebsite. Under the Students & Parents tab, find Attendance.And fill out the on-line attendance form. OR
2.) Call 327-3500 and leave amessage. Please state…

•	your students first and last name (please spell their last name) •	the date they are absent
•	the reason for their absence

•	if the absence is for asingle period or the entire day •	your name and relationshipto your student

Students with cleared absencescanmake up theirmissed assignments and/or assessments as needed.

Students with excessive absences with be referred to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB)

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study is a short-term alternative method to classroom instruction, which is consistent with the school district’s course of study. The law requires that an independent study program corresponds to the curriculum offered in the classroom. If students are going to be absent for three
or more days, independent study will be encouraged. Independent Study must be requested for a 

minimum of three days prior to the absence.

STEP 1: Parent contacts Grizzly (7th Grade) or Kodiak (8th Grade) office to request INDEPENDENT

STUDY. Parent and student sign the Master Agreement the day of, or before contract begins. The cluster office secretary fills out the Master Agreement Contract and Assignment Sheet.

STEP 2: The student is responsible for circulating the master agreement and assignment sheet to

their teachers. (If a student is out due to illness, the contract will be circulated by the cluster office.)

STEP 3: Upon returnto school, the student takes the completed course contract and assignment sheet to their cluster office Grizzly (7th Grade) or Kodiak (8th Grade) and a copy of the completed assignments is made. The student will take the contract to their teachers to sign the contract; give hourly value; adding grade of pass or fail. and sign and date the copied work. The teacher keeps the original work.

STEP4: After their work is signed andgraded, the studentreturns the contract andcopiesoftheir graded work to their cluster office.

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ACADEMICINTERVENTION &SUPPORT

Your student’s education is our number one priority at Alta Sierra Intermediate School. Failure is 

not an option! Whenstudents are struggling with their academics it is our responsibility as educators to intervene and provide support to them.

Please continue to partner with us by monitoring your student’s progress inParent Connect weekly and monitoring of your student’s planner and homework completion daily. And please communicate directly with your child’s teachers if you have any academic concerns.

LUNCH LABS

Most of our teachers are available intheir classroom to provide additional support to students during lunch. When students are missing assignments, they may be assigned by their teacher to attend a lunch lab. Students may bring their lunch into the lunch lab.

AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIC LABS

Afterschool labs are available to students in the areas of math and science by grade level. When students are missing assignments, they may be assigned by their teacher to attend an afterschool lab. Labs begin at 3:30pm and end at 5:15pm. Students may leave earlier if their work is completed, and they have transportation home. There is a Late Bus for students who attend labs that leaves campus at 5:30pm.

STUDY STRATEGIES

At each semester grading period, our students identified as our most academically at-risk students, (3-4 Ds & Fs in Core Academic Subjects,) in need of intensive intervention and support will be provided this support through our Study Strategies elective course. Students can exit Study Strategies at the semester based on academic achievement.

Study Strategies is an elective designed to support academic success of our students in a small group setting. Our goal is to assist students learn, understand, and reinforce concepts and/or assignments presented in the general curriculum. This class will strengthen the skills and study strategies needed to succeed in all curricular areas as well as helping to develop organizational skills that are crucial to success in school and in everyday life. Students can develop and strengthengood studyhabits and learning strategies through various instructional methods and strategies. The study skills teacher will collaborate with regular education teachers on an on-going basis to best meet academic needs of each student as an individual.

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ASIMULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORT

IDENTIFICATION of students through staff, agency, parent, peer, or self-referral. This is a broad-based program serving all students who show problems which affect school performance.

ASSESSMENTofthe dimensionof thepresenting problem, itspervasiveness and seriousness.

INTERVENTION involves the provision of change-directed strategies which include individual

counseling support groups, family intervention, behavior contracts, referral, and any attempt to interrupt existing harmful behavior and ultimately help the student/family achieve personal treatment goals.

SUPPORT emphasizes one to one counseling, group counseling, establishment of maintenance and/or after- care support groups, parent education, and school staff and student in-service dealing with problems affecting classroom performance.

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STUDENTSUPPORTSERVICES

CLOVIS SUPPORT INTERVENTION (CSI)

The CSI coordinator assists students who have been referred for CSI services and coordinates student interventions. Referrals are initiated from a variety of sources including teachers, counselors and parents. Referrals are available in all offices. The CSI coordinator coordinates the group interventions, which are led by a trained staff member in a weekly pull-out session. Student support groups have been offered in anger management, family issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, teen issues, anxiety/depression, social skills, and substance recovery.

COUNSELING

It is imperative that teachers keep counselors informed of any concerns regarding student’s academics, personal or social / emotional needs.

PEER COUNSELING

The primary goal of our Peer Counseling Program is to develop a system for delivering help to young people who do not, for one reason or another, seek assistance from traditional sources. Students will receive training before being certified as peer counselors. We hope to provide a positive outlet for our student body with this program.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD (SARB)

CUSD has established aStudent Attendance Review Board called SARB. The purpose of the SARB committee is to divert students with school attendance, tardiness and/or behavioral problems and provide interventions that positively impact the student's learning process.
The AltaSierraIntermediate SARB process is as follows:

a. Attendance Review Meeting-SRL,GIS, Counselor,Student and Parent c. 1st District SARB Conference
e. District Master SARBBoard

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

The school psychologist assists students with learning disabilities and emotional problems through testing and Individual Educational Plan to succeed in the comprehensive high school setting. His services are available to a limited degree for counseling.

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SECTION504PLAN

Qualified students will have a 504 Plan developed by an educational team that will include the school site 504 Coordinator,thechild's teacher(s),othersupportpersonnelasneededandthe parent. This planwillbereviewed annually and will address appropriate interventions to assist the child's educational program. For transfer students with current 504 Plans, an educational team will determine whether to continue the 504 plan until the next annual review date or to schedule a 504 meeting in a timely manner.

STUDENT RELATIONS LIAISON

The student relations liaison acts as a liaison between the school, home and community agencies regarding student attendance and behavior. The liaison officer also mediates student conflicts, as well as works with harassment, minor discipline, racial, cultural and gender issues.

STUDENTSTUDYTEAM (SST)

Students struggling academically or behaviorally may be referred for SST services. The student support network referral form is available inthe Counseling Center and should be completedby the teacher or counselor. Parents may also request a referral.

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COUNSELING SERVICES

Counseling services are available to all students at Alta Sierra Intermediate School. Students are

encouraged to seek individual assistance through their counselor whenever necessary.

Studentsmayrequesttomeetwiththeircounselorbyvisitingthe Grizzly or Kodiak Cluster Offices before or after school. They can also talk to their counselors outdoors during break or lunch. Students and parents/guardians may also email counselors with questions or concerns.

Services providedby theASIcounselors include: •	Academicconcerns
•	College & career exploration

•	Courseselection,registration, andscheduling •	High school readiness
•	Personal, short-term counseling

•	Referrals to schoolor community resources •	Social-emotional support

REGISTRATION

Theregistrationprocessoccurs inFebruary and March annually.

•	 For current 7th grade students, a video presentation by our counselors will be shown to them in AB. Online selection of course offerings will occur one week following this presentation.
•	For current 8th grade students, the high school counseling team will meet with their students to discuss high school opportunities available to them in the MPR through AB classes. They will return within one week of the presentation to collect each student’s registration form and to answer student questions.
•	Both sites: Alta Sierra and Buchanan, hold parent information nights during this window of time to present student opportunities and resources available to students. A question-and-answer session follows the presentation.

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NURSING SERVICES

Our School Nurse, Karena Geil, RN or our School Health Services Assistant, Jennifer de Ocampo will be in the health office 5 days a week. Both are CPR/First Aid certified.

If a student is injured or becomes ill, the nurse's office will be contacted for assistance. If a student requests to go to the nurse, he/she will be sent with a pass and return with a pass fromthe nurse. Teachers will be notified if a student has a special medical problem, which is confidential information.

IFYOUR CHILD HASONE OF THEFOLLOWING, PLEASE KEEP THEMAT HOME

Uponstudent’s returntoschoolparents are to provide documentationfromhealth care providers indicating any limitations or special considerations/equipment necessary to the student’s continued care at school.
•	Illness with a fever of 100.0 or greater

•	Illness affects your child’s abilityto participate inclass. •	Vomiting/diarrhea
•	Feverof 100.0 or greater within the last 24 hours •	Initiationof antibiotics withinthe past 24 hours

CONTAGIOUS DISEASE POLICY

Clovis Unified School district follows California Education Code guidelines for students with infectious or contagiousdiseases. AltaSierraasksparents/guardians’cooperationinkeepingstudents outofschoolandschool activities if there is reason to believe he/she has a contagious disease.

NURSINGRESPONISIBILITIES

•	Mandatedvisionand hearing tests.

•	Complete special educationand 504health assessments. •	Ensure immunizations are compliant withCA state law.
•	Providehealtheducationresourcesforschoolstaff,students, and parents/guardians. •	Maintainstudent health records.
•	Contact parents/guardians regarding health problems and/or excessive absences.

•	 Communicate with health care providers regarding health issues and impact on education (within HIPPA regulations).
•	Develophealth/safetyplans for students with high-riskmedical diagnosis.

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FIRST AID, ILLNESS& INJURIES

•	Ifastudentbecomes ill or injured at school, he/she will receiveevery care and consideration.

•	Parents willbe contacted for injuriesof aserious nature or if astudent is too ill to remain at school. •	Injurieswhich occur at home should be cared for at home.
•	Thenurse is always happy to consult with parentsregardinghealth problems.

•	Afteranextended illness or injury, the student should follow up withthe schoolnurse.

EMERGENCY AED’S

ASIhas 2AEDs on campus located inthe front office by the Nursing Station and at the pool office.

LICE

ClovisUnifiedSchool District operatesonNOLICEguidelines. Studentswill besent home if

evidence of live lice is found. Students may not return until treatment has been completed and hair/scalp are free from live lice. Students must check with the Health Office and be cleared to return. Class checks are no longer part of district guidelines.

EMERGENCY CONTACT

•	Incase of anemergencyparents/guardians willbe contacted.

•	Itis very important that the Health Office have updated contact information.

•	If there is a change in contact information, please contact the health office to ensure the correct informationis onyourstudent’shealth informationcard.Changing informationon Parent Connectdoes not alert or inform the health office.
•	Foranyquestions or concerns, contact the nurse at 327-3577.

IMMUNIZATIONS (NO SHOTS, NO ADMITTANCE)

All 7th grade students entering intermediate school have completed their immunization requirements for entrance into school. Required are:
• Polio(IPV/OPV) series of at least 3doses and abooster.

• Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis (DPT, DTap, Tdap) series of at least 4 doses and aTdap booster after 7 years of age.
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella(MMR) – 2doses bothon, or after the 1stbirthday. • Hepatitis B (Hep B) – series of 3 doses.
• Varicella(Chicken Pox) at leastone but 2is recommended.

• Tuberculosis Screening (Mantoux /PPD) – required for all students entering school for the first time. A repeat PPD may also be required if your student has been out of the United States after starting a CUSD school.

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MEDICATIONS

•	ALL medications (even over the counter medications including Tylenol, Advil, Midol, Inhalers etc.) mustbecheckedthroughthe nurse’soffice.Students maycarryinhalersafter checkingwith the nurse.
•	CA Education Code requires that prescription and over the counter medication to be taken during the school day must be presented with:
o Awrittenstatementfromthephysiciandetailingthenameofthemedication, amount,method and time schedules by which the medication is to be taken.

o A written statement from the parent/guardian indicating their desire for the school to assist the pupil in the matters set forth in the physician’s statement.

o The medication must be clearly labeled and sent to the school in the original container from the pharmacy.

•	The HealthOffice does not keep medicationfor generalstudent use.

•	 The Medication at School form is available on the district web site under Departments, Nursing and Medication at School Form.
•	 Medication at school forms expire at the end of the school year unless otherwise indicated by the physician.
•	No medications willbe givenat schoolunless all requirements are met.

SCREENING PROGRAMS

• Sight and Hearing Testing will be conducted during the fall semester, usually in October or November. ALL 8th grade students, students new to Clovis Unified and other selected 7th grade students will be screened.
• Scoliosis Screening will also be conducted during the fall semester, usually in September or October. All 7th grade girls and All 8th grade boys will be screened.
• Parents/Guardians’ may exempt their son/daughter from screening by submitting a written request to the Nurse.

SPECIALHEALTHNEEDS

•	 If your child has special needs i.e.: diabetes, asthma, seizure disorder, severe allergies (bees, food, etc.), chronic illness or physical limitations please contact the nurse.
•	 To better plan for your children’s needs, please contact the school nurse before the first week of school.

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ASTHMA

With a proper treatment plan, most students with asthma should be able to fully participate in P.E and Team Sports. Compliance to a treatment plan, as prescribed by the physician, is what makes them successful. If the inhaler is used PROPERLY before P.E., most students should be able to perform normally. There are certain times of the year that self-pace is indicated.

PE POLICY FOR ASTHMA

•	Studentswith asthmaare stronglyencouragedtoalways carry their inhalerwith them. •	Medicationorders mustbe onfile inthe Health office.
•	Ifstudentsdo notuse their inhaler atthepropertime(i.e.: beforeexercise) or forgettobringit to PEand therefore cannot participate, they will receive a non-participation, some of which can be made up.
•	Self-pace will mean starting the activity normally, and then, self-pacing as necessary. This is to be encouraged with periods of asthma exacerbation.

SEIZUREDIAGNOSIS/SWIMMING

It is districtpolicy that students with adiagnosedseizure disorder musthave…. •	Writtenphysicianclearance to swim
•	Writtenparental/guardianrequest toparticipateinany schoolswimmingprogram. •	Forms are available inthe nurse’s office.

PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTING

Students who are unable to do all or some of the Physical Fitness Tests must present a written medical excuse from their physician to the School Nurse prior to the beginning of testing.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES
•	All PE excuses from parents may be given directly to the PE teacher. The student reports

to class, dresses out, but is not required to participate. Parents may excuse students from PE twice a semester.
•	 All PE excuses from a doctor are to be given directly to the Nurse. The doctor’s note will be kept on file in the nurse’s office. The student will return to P.E. with verification of their medical excuse from the nurse.
•	Students with amedical excuse from adoctor arerequiredtodressoutunlesshinderedbytheirinjury. •	Studentshinderedbyaninjurywillreport to the library during PE.
•	Students with a medical note longer than three weeks will be placed in another elective course until they can return to PE.
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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

STUDENT CONDUCT PHILOSOPHY

Alta Sierra Intermediate expects students to maintain standards of personal integrity in harmony with educational goals; to be responsible for their actions; to observe national, state, local laws, and site-based policies; and to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other students.

Alta Sierra Intermediate values and respects diversity including political, philosophical, and cultural viewpoints. To protect these privileges and opportunities, the student is responsible for upholding standards set by Alta Sierra Intermediate including, but not limited to academic integrity, personal honesty, tolerance, respect for diversity, civility, freedom from violence, and lifestyles free from harmful substances.

The student conduct process is a learning experience which can yield growth, behavioral changes, and personal understanding of one’s responsibilities and privileges. This process balances the needs and rights of students with the needs and conduct expectations of our school site and district. Students are treated with care, fairness, tolerance, and respect. The needs of the complainant, the respondent, and the community at large are equally important.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Student responsibility occurs when students take an active role in their learning by recognizing they are accountable for their academic success. Student responsibility is demonstrated whenstudents make choices and take actions which lead them toward their educational goals. Responsible students take ownership of their actions by exhibiting the following behaviors.
They:

•	demonstrateacademic integrityandhonesty.

•	attend and participate inclasses: prepared and ontime. •	avoidmaking excuses fortheir behavior.
•	completethe assigned work inatimely manner with attentionto quality ofwork.

•	communicate in a respectful manner with teachers, peers, and other members of the Alta Sierra community.
•	act inacivil manner thatrespects the learning environment. •	utilize resources and seek help whenneeded.
•	respect diverse ideas andopinions.

•	identify,develop, and implement aplanto achieve theireducationalgoals.

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTBEHAVIOR &DISCIPLINE

CHEATING POLICY

Plagiarizing includes the use of Internet materials without appropriate citation. The visibility of an electronic device, without the permission of the teacher during a test or quiz is unacceptable and will be considered cheating. When a student is determined to be cheating or plagiarizing on any test/assignment or sharing testing materials with the intent of cheating. The classroom teacher will contact a parent to discuss the incident and record a grade of zero forthe testorassignment. After parent contact,the teacherwillwrite areferralandsendthe referral to Student Services. They will call in the student and assign the student to a Saturday School for their behavior and a Code of Ethics violation may occur if applicable. Stealing and/or distribution of stolen materials will result in suspension.

CLASSCUT/LEAVINGCAMPUSWITHOUT PERMISSION

Students out of class with permission that are engaging in activities outside the realm of permission are deemed to havea“classcut”.Studentsarenotallowedtoleavecampuswithoutpermission. Studentswho dosowillbereferred to Student Services for disciplinary action.

CLOSEDCAMPUSPOLICY

Just as it is our expectation that the Alta Sierra Intermediate campus will be free of non-students, all Alta Sierra Intermediate students are required to remain off any other campus’ during the school day. A non-student will only bepermittedonaC.U.S.D.campusduringschoolhoursthroughthepriorapproval oftheschoolsiteadministration. Violation may result in disciplinary action or police intervention.

DETENTIONASSIGNEDBYTEACHER

Teachersmay assignstudents to lunch, SRC, or after-schooldetentionas appropriate.

1. For lunch, SRC, and after-school detention, student will contact their parentandinformthem thattheywillbeservingdetentionandthereasonthattheywereassigneddetention.
2. If the student does not serve their assigned detention, the teacher will re-assign it, double it and contact the parents again.
3. If a student fails to attend detention a second time, the teacher will write a referral and send the referral to Student Services. (Polar) Student Services will call in the student and assign the student a consequence for their behavior. Continued defiance will result in the student being assigned to Saturday School.

FIGHTING

Fighting will result in suspension. Students who encourage a fight, or who hinder stopping a fight, shall

be considered actual participants.
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FORGERY

Students forging calls, doctor notes, passes, permission slips or any other documentation will result in a referral to Student Services for appropriate discipline.

GANGRELATED ACTIVITY

A safe schoolenvironment is free of gang related conduct or activity. Gang related conduct or activity includes, but is not necessarily limited to, symbols, graffiti, apparel, colors, hazing/initiations, and hand signals commonly associated with gangs, and inciting other students to act with physical violence upon any other person. Students who engage in gang related activity are subject to suspension or expulsion.

HARASSING OR THREATENING BEHAVIOR

If a student feels that he/she is being harassed or threatened, they should immediately report to any staff member, the Counseling Center or to Student Services and be prepared to write a statement. The writing of a statement initiates an investigation.

HATEMOTIVATEDBEHAVIOR

A safe school environment mitigates against anxiety producing or demeaning incidents taking place within the confines of the school. A safe school environment is free of hate-motivated behavior. Acts of hate-motivated behavior constitute a disruptive influence in the community and on a school campus. Hate motivated acts may be sufficiently severe or pervasive to create an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment and to have a negative impact upon the victim's academic performance. Acts of hate motivated behavior include, but are not limited to, criminal acts which are statutory violation, but include non-criminal acts as (a) posting or circulating demeaning jokes, leaflets or caricatures; (b) defacing, removing or destroying posted materials, announcements or memorialsandthe like;(c) distributingorpostinghate-group literature,caricatures,andthe like;(d) useofverbally offensive language directed towards a person(s)/group: (e) using bigoted insults, taunts or slurs; (f) possession of hate group literature, caricatures and the like and (g) posting hate motivated material on social networks, e-mails and texts that lead to a significant disruption on the school campus. Students who engage in hate motivated acts are subject to suspension.

LOST & FOUND

The Lost and Found is located outside of our Choir Room 702 in the MPR. At the end of each semester unclaimed items are donated to charity. Students should check the Lost and Found, PE locker room and 7th or 8th Grade Cluster Office prior to reporting items missing in Student Services.

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NON-PRIVILEGE POLICY

All students will be suspended from participating in any school related activity for a period of ten (10) days who are suspended,truant,persistentlyrefusetoobeyschoolrules,orwho have 2 F’s in Core Courses.

PERSONAL STUDENT CONDUCT/ PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

During the time students are in school, they should use good judgment in their relationships with others. The following behavior is not permitted: kissing, laying on each other, hand holding, prolonged embracing, or sitting together in an inappropriate manner. Parents will be contacted when necessary.

SCHOOL PROPERTY

Education Code states, "Any pupil who willfully cuts, defaces, or otherwise injures in any way any property, real or personal, belongingto aschooldistrict is liable to suspensionor expulsionand the parentor guardianshallbe liable fordamagescausedbythe pupil. Theparentorguardianshallbe liable to aschooldistrictfor allpropertybelonging to the school district, loaned to the pupil, and not returned."

SEXUALHARASSMENT

A safe school environment is free of sexual harassment. Acts of sexual harassment may be sufficiently severe or pervasive as to create an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment and to have a negative impact upon the victim's academic performance. Students who engage in sexual harassment are subject to suspension or expulsion.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULATIONS

See C.U.S.D. Student/Parents Rights and Responsibilities section Board policy #2101.

STUDENT SERVICES CONSEQUENCES: NON-SUSPENSION

First Violation..............Counseling,Lunch orSRC Lunch DetentionANDParent Contact Second& Third Violations.......... Counseling, After-School Detention AND Parent Contact Fourth & Fifth Violations.............. Counseling,SaturdaySchoolANDParentConference

SATURDAY SCHOOL

Students can be assigned Saturday School at Buchanan High School as needed for truancy, excessive tardies, or student discipline without the loss of classroom instruction. Saturday School begins promptly at 8:00am and endsatnoon.Studentsaretobringworkfor fourhours,asnack, their ID cardandtheirSaturdaySchoolcontract. Students who fail to attend have their consequences doubled.

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SUSPENSION

When the principal or designee determines a suspendable offense has occurred according to Ed. Code:

•	Students are removed from school Number of days of suspension is determined.

•	 Student is to remain under adult supervision during suspension and may not be at any school campus or activity.

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•	Ten(10) days of non-privilege is assigned upon the first schoolday following suspension. •	Saturday School is assignedby the school administrator.
•	A student who has been suspended from school may be allowed to complete assignments and other work missed during the suspension, including tests that can reasonably be provided if requested.

•	A student who has been suspended from school is removed from attending activities during the quarter they were suspended. For example: dances, rallies, and assemblies.

SUSPENSION/EXPULSION /ZERO TOLERANCE

SeetheCUSDStudent/ParentsRightsandResponsibilitiessectionforalistingofgroundsfor

suspension/expulsion and the CUSD Zero Tolerance Policy.

TARDYPOLICY

Students must be on time to not disrupt the learning environment in the classroom. The student shall be considered late when they have not crossed the threshold of the classroom when the second bell rings. Students late to class should report to the Attendance Windows on the east side of the main office for a Tardy Slip and/or Detention Slip as appropriate. SRL’s will monitor and assign consequences as needed including, but not limited to, non-privilege status and the SARB process. Infractions shall be accumulated on a semester basis.

TRUANCY

A student is absent from school for one full day without valid excuse, and on two occasions was absent from class for more than thirty (30) minutes without valid excuse would be classified as a truant. A student who is truant four times, receives a state mandated truancy letter informing parents of the absences and/or tardies. A student who is truant five or more times will be classified as a habitual truant.

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DRESSCODE FOR STUDENTS

DRESS CODE

The purpose of the Dress Code policy is to specify standards of dress and grooming that promote a safe school setting conducive to a positive learning environment consistent with the Board’s policy governing acceptable and appropriate apparel and appearance for students.

Note: All clothing must be worn to the fullest function of the garment. Specifically,

overalls must be strapped, hats worn forward, and pants worn at the appropriate waist level. Any clothing which displays gang symbols, profanity, or products and slogans which promote tobacco, alcohol, drugs, sex, violence, Satanism, suicide, racism, or interferes with schoolwork, creates disorder or disrupts the educational process is not allowed.

See the District Handbook on Student Rights and Responsibilities for the complete Dress Code policy.

DRESS CODE CLARIFICATIONS
1. Jeans and shorts may be frayed and have a small hole. Frayed clothing must be stitched to prevent

further fray. Skin cannot show through holes. Leggings cannot be worn underneath jeans.

2. Hats with Buchanan Area logos in school colors (red, white, or blue) are allowed. Plain hats and beanies are allowed in school colors only.
3. Dresses and tops with straps less than two (2) inches in width will not be allowed.

4. Undergarments need to be covered. Any apparel determined to be too revealing or that draws undue attention to itself is not acceptable.
5. Tops must not reveal the midriff or stomach area at any time

6. Dress and skirts must be no shorter than 5” above the kneecap, but no shorter than mid-thigh. 7. Shorts must not be shorter than five (5) inch inseam.
8. Excessively baggy or sagging pants will not be allowed. 9. Pajama bottoms are not allowed.
10.Nike/Adidas slides are not allowed.

11. Excessively baggy or sagging pants will not be allowed. Pants cannot exceed five (5) inches when measured at the kneecap of the straightened leg.

DRESS CODE FOR CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 

ALL CUSD students are always asked to follow our board approved Dress Code. The CUSD dress code policies will be enforced at all CUSD activities on or off campus. Students are required to leave any activity if not in dress code.

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SAFE SCHOOL PRACTICES

SUPERVISION:BEFORE& AFTERSCHOOL

Students are requested not to arrive on campus before 8:00am. Supervision of studentsbefore school begins at 8:00am. Students are welcome to remain in our in our outdoor area if they remain in front of our red lines and follow our posted expectations to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. They are not allowed in hallways prior to the first bell.

Students who are on campus at 3:30pm are required to be in a supervised activity: academic support, athletics, club, or performing arts. Students found not in a supervised area at 3:30pm will be escorted to an after-school learning opportunity. Students are not to wait for transportation, unsupervised, after 3:30pm.

HALL SAFETY

•	Studentsare asked tofollow ourexpectations forhallways to be Respectful,Responsible,andSafe. •	Studentsare not allowed inthe hallways unsupervised before or after schoolor during break or lunch.
•	Studentsmust have ahall/restroom pass whenever they askto leave class.

BICYCLES,SCOOTERS,& SKATEBOARDS

Once students arrive at the cement in front of our campus, they are asked to not to ride their bicycle, scooter, or skateboard on campus. Students are requested to wear a helmet.
•	Bicycles,Scooters&Skateboards are tobe lockedup inthe racksprovidedonthewest side ofthemain office.

•	Locks may be borrowed fromthe attendance windowsbefore schoolif astudenthas forgottenone. •	The schoolis not responsible for theft or damage to any bicycles, scooters,or skateboards.

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EMERGENCY READINESS PRACTICES

The following emergency procedures are practiced monthly at Alta Sierra Intermediate. Following each safety exercise, an email will be sent home to parents to inform you that your students practiced safety procedures.
Weencourage you to continue the conversations regarding safety at home.

Shelter in Place or Facility Alert-Secure Campus

Type of Action
	Precautionary measures against the threat of potential violence in the surrounding community.
	
How Warning Given
	Announcement given through Catapult EMS.
	
Teacher Action
	Bring students into the classroom and lock the door. Classroom instruction continues. No student exit protocol. May elevate to a Lockdown.
	
Student Action
	Remain in Classroom or report directly to the classroom.

Lockdown

Type of Action
	Is used to prevent intruders from entering occupied areas on the campus.
	
How Warning Given
	Announcement given through Catapult EMS.
	
Teacher Action
	Bring students into the classroom and lock the door. Close shades. Instruct students to hide from the view of windows/doors. Classroom instruction stops. No student exit protocol.
	
Student Action
	Remain in Classroom or report directly to the classroom. Hide from view of window/door.

Facility Evacuation

Type of Action
	When conditions are unsafe to remain in the classroom.
	
How Warning Given
	Announcement given through Catapult EMS, followed by an announcement to evacuate.
	
Teacher Action
	Ensure orderly evacuation of building, close doors upon leaving classroom, and take roll to ensure all students are present and lined up in designated area. Await further direction.
	
Student Action
	Under direction of teacher, in an orderly manner, using marked exits, leave the building and report to a designated place of safety.

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Duck, Cover and Hold On

Type of Action
	Danger is immediate as enemy attack, explosion, or other immediate emergency.
	
How Warning Given
	Announcement given through Catapult EMS
	
Teacher Action
	Instruct students to seek immediate cover. If inside: under furniture with backs to windows. Drop to knees, clasp both hands behind the neck, bury face in arms, make body as small as possible, close eyes, and cover ears with forearms. When immediate danger is over, report to more secure facilities.
	
Student Action
	Seek immediate available cover. If inside: follow teacher instructions to assume the Duck, Cover and Hold On position.

Evacuate School (Off Site – Cross City Church)

Type of Action
	When school site is no longer safe, or in danger of becoming unsafe as with flood, fire, chemical hazard, or loss of power
	
How Warning Given
	Announcement given through Catapult EMS. You will be advised to evacuate to the ASI soccer fields. If further need to transport off the Buchanan Complex, students and staff will be directed to the Cross City Church.
	
Teacher Action
	Direct students to designated loading areas, assist in loading. Wait for further instructions.
	
Student Action
	Follow directions to designated loading area.

Emergency Student Release Locations

Students will be in class during any lockdown situation and parents will not be allowed on campus until the

situation is deemed safe. Students will exit to the extreme south side of campus in the event of evacuation. Students may further be evacuated to the Buchanan Softball Complex. In the event there is danger in the path of the normal exit route, awest, north or east areaof campus will be used i.e. (bus loading zone, faculty parking lot, student parking lot).

On Campus StagingArea

Parents will be directed to go to the field house at the football stadium for information or locating students when under a full evacuation. Media will be directed to the lawn area next to Garfield on Nees Ave.

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CO-CURRICULAR

Co-curricular activities such as athletics, academic teams, clubs, and visual and performing arts. Co-

Curricular provides your student with opportunities to explore and expand their interests and try something new. These experiences provide additional opportunities for your student to apply critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. Students gain confidence through competence in these areas, and it carries over to the classroom. The more a student can make a connection to a co-curricular area and engage in school, the better they will do in the classroom.

Please encourage your student to get involved in a co-curricular opportunity! If they like it great, keep it

up. If they don’t, encourage them to try something new. Remind your student that it takes practice and perseverance to go from good to great. It is okay if they are not the best at their selected activity in intermediate school. If they enjoy it, with continued practice and perseverance they will improve and get better each year. Encourage them not to give up and to have fun!

CO-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY

1. The Clovis Unified School District requires all participants in co-curricular activities to maintain a 2.0 or better G.P.A. during the previous grading period. If a participant falls below these requirements, he/she may retain eligibility by attending study table. If a student does not meet eligibility criteria for two consecutive grading periods, he/she will automatically be ineligible to participate.
2. Every student participating in a co-curricular activity must pass a minimum of four subjects to retain eligibility.

CONFLICTING SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Studentparticipationinactivitiesisrecognizedtobeanintegralpartofthetotaleducationalprogram. Occasionally, a conflict in schedules may arise.
ResponsibilityoftheStudent:

♦ To inform the teacher(s) involvedof any conflict as soon as possible. ♦ Tobe fullyaware of his/her obligationto all groups involved.
ResponsibilityofStaff:

♦ Staffshall make their schedule of activities knownto the students involvedas soon as possible. ♦ Staff shall make the students fully aware of their obligationto themselves and to the
other students involved.

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PERFORMANCE ARTS

Performances are an integral part of a Performing Arts program. One major performance may be the culmination of an entire grading period or semester’s work. Once work towards a performance has begun the members inthese groups become mutually interdependent upon each other. An unexpected absence of a single performer could produce anunfavorable outcome to the entireproduction. Performance attendance is expected for all students who participate in Performing Arts.

STUDENTSMISSINGCLASSFORSCHOOLRELATEDFUNCTIONS

1. An e-mail list of students will be generated by the advisor or coach and sent to staff notifying

of students missing class for required athletic events and performances.

a.	Studentsare responsiblefor making up any assignments missed inclass.

2. Blue Slips willbe used for all enrichment activities. Teachers can deny participation to students not in good standing for enrichment events only.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Any student failing below a 2.0 GPA on his or her 6-week reporting period grade will be placed on Academic Probation until the next reporting period. Two consecutive grading periods of academic probation will result in academic ineligibility for ALL co-curricular programs and placed on the non-Privilege list until the next grading period.

ATTENDANCE

All co-curricular participants must attend school for at least four hours of instruction prior to participating in an event. For weekend events, co-curricular participants must attend school for a minimum of four hours of instruction on Friday.

DRESS CODE

Our co-curricular participants are representatives and leaders on campus. All co-curricular participants must abide by the dress code to participate. This includes competitions, on or off campus, regardless of the day of the week.

**Allstudentsin a Co-Curricular activity are required to complete the Code of Ethics.

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AltaSierraIntermediate Co-Curricular Code of Ethics

INTRODUCTION
Students who participate in athletics, academic teams, clubs,or performing arts at ASI are expected to adhere to a high standard of behavior as outlined in the Code of Ethics. It is important for our athletes and co-curricular participants to realize that they always represent the school andthecommunity.Ourstudentsalwaysactasrolemodelsfortheyoungerstudentsinourdistrict andhaveacommitmenttotheirteammates and coaches/advisors to be at their best physically and mentally. In effect 24/7/365 for students who represent ASI in a co-curricular activity.
CODE OF ETHICS
A. Your citizenship is to be satisfactory as judged by the principal or designee. Any of the following actions that result in suspension shall be considered a code violation: fighting; theft; vandalism; defiant behavior to staff members; any action on or off campus that would result in arrest and conviction; any suspendable offense; attending a party/function where alcohol and/or controlled substance(s) are present.

B. Absolutely no use or possession of the following items on or off campus at any time: tobacco; alcohol; narcotics; illegal drugs; or weapons.

C. Any serious or ongoing violation of school or team rules. Things such as disruptive behavior, profanity, tardies, attendance, may result in suspension from the activity or team.

DISCIPLINE FOR VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS
A participant who violates any provision of the code shall besubject to the following (unless it isa suspendableor expellable offense):
A. First Offense:
1.	 A minimum of ten (10) days ofnon-privilege or 14 calendar days (the lesser of the two options) (excluding CIF mandated non- practice days) of which only one half may be worked off at the discretion of the administration. (Except Racial Slurs)
2.	Work Back is defined as one hour of campus service equaling one day of non-privilege.)
3.	The student who has violated the Code of Conduct or Ed Code, resulting in a 10-school day non-privilege consequence, is not allowed to practice during his/her first five days of non-privilege. Non-privilege excludes a student from all student activities and events on and off campus. If the non-privilege time is for 3 or 4 weeks with a work back option, the student will not practice days 6-10. If the non-privilege time is longer than 4 weeks, the Code of Conduct Board will determine when the student can rejoin his/her team for practice, but it will not
be in less than 10 days. The student cannot travel with the team, dress out, sit on the bench, be in the dugout, 
or any activities during the entire time assigned by the Code of Ethics Board. Practice is the only privilege that a student can get back prior to the end of the time assigned.
4.	An Athletic/Activity Board hearing will be held no sooner than the student's first day back to school from being suspended. The Board will determine if thestudent will be allowed to return to their athletic team or co-curricular activity and, if allowed to return, under what conditions. Depending on the severity of the offense, the Board has the right to:

a. Suspend thestudent from the athletic/participantcompetition/activity for onecalendar year. b. Extend the length of the non-privilege period as they deem appropriate.
c. Accept the student back on the team or group immediately after the non-privilege period. d. Assign the student to additional counseling or to a rehabilitation program.

B. Second Offense - will carry all the same potential penalties as a first offense and quite possibly result in recommendation for exclusion or continued suspension from participation.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A PARTICIPANT QUITS OR IS REMOVED FROM THEIR CURRENT ACTIVITY?
A. The athlete/participant must wait until that sport/activity has reached the playoffs/finals before he/she can practice or compete with another sport/activity that season or the next season.
B. Coaches cannot release or accept an athlete/participant thathas quit or been removed from thatsport/activity. All appeals must go to the Athletic Director/Activities Director.

ATHLETIC/ACTIVITY BOARD
A. The purpose of the Board is to deal with each individual incident in a fair and appropriate manner based on the circumstances involved.
B. The chairperson of the Boardwill be the Principal. The Board will consist of the following people: 1.	Athletic/Activities Director of the sport or activity involved.
2.	A Learning Director or designee.
C. Parent of the student and student’s coach or advisormay attend

the hearing. I, the undersigned, understand and agree to abide by the above stipulations.

Student’s Signature 	 Date 	

Student’s Name (printed) 	 Parent/Guardian Signature 	

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ATHLETICS

There are many opportunities for your student to participate in athletics at Alta Sierra. For most sports we have a no cut policy and multiple teams are created to allow students the opportunity to participate.

For additional information or questions, please visit our Athletics page on our ASI website or contact Athletic Director Brad Zimmer at 327-3780 or via email.

Fall Sports:

Practicebegins in August
	WinterSports:

Practicebegins in November
	Spring Sports

Practicebegins in February
	
Cross Country
	Boys’ Basketball
	Baseball
	
Football
	Girls’ Basketball
	Boys’ Golf
	
Girl’s Golf
	Gymnastics
	Softball
	
Girls’Tennis
	Boys’Soccer
	Swim & Dive
	
Girls’ Volleyball
	Girls’ Soccer
	Boys’ Tennis
	
Girls’Water Polo
	Wrestling
	Boys’ Volleyball

Boys’Water Polo
		Badminton–Follows Spring

Sports

ATTENDANCE

All athletes must attend school for at least four hours of instruction prior to participating in an athletic event. For weekend events, athletes must attend school for a minimum of four hours of instruction on Friday.

DRESSCODE

Our athletes are representatives and leaders on campus. All athletes must abide by the dress code to participate. This includes competitions, on or off campus, regardless of the day of the week.

FORMS

All athletes are required to have a completed eligibility/health screening form turned inprior to starting tryouts or practices. Forms and start dates can be found on the Athletics page of our ASI website.

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INSURANCE

California Education Code requires that any student of any "Educational Institution" who practices for or participates in any interest school athletic event MUST insured for $1,500 of insurance covering the medical expensesofaccidentalinjuries.Thisappliestoallsportsandtoallparticipantsofanyage.This mandatoryinsurance requirementisalsoextendedtostudentswhoaccompanyanathleticteamto an extra-muralathleticevent andwhile performing their function as a member of the band, song leaders, yell leaders, etc.

Consequently, studentsmust be excluded from the team and from activities relative to an athletic event unless they have either purchased the schools regularly offered plan, or their parents can assure the district that adequate insurance is in force which meets the requirements of this law. Enrollment informationfor school insurance can be found by contacting our receptionist.

SUSPENSION

In the event an athlete is suspended from school they will be placed on 10 days of non Privilege and not be allowed to participate in athletics or any co-curricular activity. An Athletic Hearing will be convened with both the student and parent in attendance.

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT

Uniforms must be turned in to the coach within one week following the end of season. There will be a financial responsibility assigned to the student if the uniform and/or equipment is not turned in.

**Allathletesare required to complete theCo-CurricularCodeof Ethics.

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TRANSPORTATION

It is the missionof the Transportation Department through its support to the education programs, to provide safe, efficient, quality transportation to ALL students and employees while offering and promoting an environment which will enhance the learning abilities of each pupil.

BUS PASSES

Students living inside the radius zone parameters of two and one half (2.5) miles for grades 7-12 may walk to an existing bus stop and receive a ride to and from school provided they pay a fee as established in our board policy. This fee will apply to all students living within the radius zones and is obtainable on a space available basis which will be determined during the third week of the beginning of each school year.

COMMUNITYFUNDEDBUSPASSES

Community Funded Bus (CFB) passes must be purchased directly from the area CFB Chairperson. The cost of CFB bus passes vary depending on the route. For information regarding Community Funded Buses, please contact the CFB area Chairperson, or the Transportation Department at 559.327-9701.

REQUIREMENTS FORRIDINGASCHOOLBUS

The followingbuspassengerguidelinesarepresentedinorderthateach studentwhoridesthebuswill arrivesafely, on time, and in the proper frame of mind to learn.
•	Arriveat your bus stop five minutesbefore the scheduled leave time. •	Wait for your bus in a safe place – on a sidewalk.
•	Wait until the bus is completed stopped.

•	Provide your IDcard to thebus drive to enter the bus.

•	Students must only ridethebus at their authorized stop. •	Be kind to fellow bus riders and the bus driver.
•	Always follow thebus driver’s instructions.

•	To ride the 5:30pm Late Bus, students must be in a supervised activity after school: lab, athletics or academic team practice.

BUS DISCIPLINE

Bus referrals will be written by the bus driver for unsatisfactory conduct and discipline willbe assigned by the site as appropriate. Violations of bus riding procedures may result in the loss of bus riding procedures.

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RULES OF CONDUCT

ALL SCHOOL AND CUSD RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY WHILE ON OR NEAR A SCHOOL BUS!

1. Fighting (physical contact), fighting(verbal altercation), threatening behavior and/or harassment, of any kind is prohibited.
2. Weapons, smoking, laserpens, drugsor alcohol are forbiddenonor near aschool bus. 3. Cross the street infrontof thebus and only under the supervisionof your bus driver. 4. Always follow the instructionsof your bus driver.
5. Students are to remain seated and facing the frontof the bus while the bus is inmotion. 6. Always keep your arms and head inside the bus.
7. Profanity,indecentlanguage, and/orobscenegestures are prohibited.

8. Any property defaced or destroyed on the schoolbus will be paid by the student and/or the parent/guardian.
9. Eating, drinking, and chewing gum are prohibited.

10. Spittingor throwing objects onthe bus or out the windows is prohibited. 11. Loudor boisterous noises, singing or whistlingwill not be permitted.
12. Glass objects, inflated balloons, cleats, radios, tape recorders, roller blades scooters, or skateboards will not be permitted, unless in an enclosed bag.
13. Cell phones and text messaging devices shall not be used unless it is an emergency (headphone equipment OK).
14. Animals or insects (deador alive) are not allowedonthe bus.

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STUDENT TRIPS

BUS RULES OF CONDUCT

Clovis Unified is pleased to provide students with bus transportation. To enjoy this PRIVILEGE, each student must accept certain RESPONSIBILITIES about their conduct on or near the school bus. Misconduct distracts the driver, which canjeopardize the safetyof allpassengers.Onlyauthorized chaperones and participating students are permitted transportation on field trips.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

The trip you are embarking upon to represent your school, the Clovis Unified School District, and the community, promises to be a great experience. We are confident that each of you will put your total effort and concentration into this event. Not only will you be experiencing participation at its highest level, but, hopefully, accumulating unforgettablememoriesalongtheway. Weareextremelyproudof eachofyouwhocontributedsomuchtotheschool. Remember who you are. Remember that you represent our schooland district. Savor the experience and take pride in being a member of our school. We believe in you and know you will make us proud of your achievements.

STUDENT RESPOSIBILITIES

♦ Allstudents are assignedto adesignated chaperone.

♦ Studentsare never to leave asupervised areaunless escorted by achaperone.

♦ For theme park visits or visits to any destinationwhere students are “fenced in”, students must report every other hour to a designated “home base” to check in with a chaperone.

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CUSD CATEGORICAL FUNDING PROGRAMINFORMATION
FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

On an annual basis, Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) submits our funding Application through the Consolidated Application and Reporting System commonly called the ConApp. The application is submitted in two (2) parts: Part I, which contains program and demographic information, submitted by June 30th each year; and Part II, which contains budget information and program data submitted by January 31 each year. The categorical programs included in the application are Title I, Part A -Improving Academic Achievement. Title I, Part C - Migrant Education, Title II, Part A -Supporting Effective Instruction and Title III - English Learner (EL), and Immigrant Programs and Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment. Essentially, these funds are designed to assist students in mastering state standards.

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

CUSD is pleased and proud to offer a variety of parent involvement opportunities that improve our overall program. Depending on the type of categorical funding a site may receive, district or school parent councils and committees are required under certain requirements and guidelines. Such advisory committees in the CUSD include:
•	SchoolSiteCouncil (SSC)
•	English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
•	District Advisory Committee (DAC) and School Advisory Committee (SAC) •	District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
•	District Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee (IPAC)
•	School and District level School Assessment Review Team (SART) •	Intercultural and Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC)
•	Local Control Accountability Plan Public Forums (LCAP)

We encourage all parents and guardians to become involved with their child’s education at the classroom level, the school-wide level, as well as the district level. Each school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) describes the school’s basic educational program and the categorical supplementary programs/services that are designed to support student achievement. Parental involvement is a necessary and vital part of developing the SPSA as well as our overall program. At the district level, parent committees provide input into each of the site’s SPSA. If you would like additional information on any of the District Parent Councils or Committees, please call your child’s school. The Principal, Learning Director, or Guidance Instructional Specialist (GIS) would be happy to assist you.

Listedbelowareseveralparentcommittees thatassistwithcategoricalprograms and funding.

School Site Council (SSC): All schools that operate a categorical program funded through the consolidated application (ConApp) shall establish a school site council (SSC). The SSC shall develop the content of the SPSA. TheSPSAshallbereviewedannuallyand updated,includingproposed expenditureoffundsallocatedtotheschool throughtheConAppandthe localcontroland accountability plan(LCAP),ifany, bytheSSC. TheSSCis composed of parents, students at the secondary level and school personnel. It is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the Single Plan for Student Achievement programs. Members serve for two years and are elected by their peers.

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District Advisory Committee (DAC) & School Advisory Committee (SAC): The entirety of the SSC acts as the SAC. The SAC serves as an advisory committee for the purpose of advising schools regarding supplemental education programs and acting as a liaison for their school community. They serve to share information and comments both at the district and site level. Theseeducationprograms are supplementaleducation opportunities that provide services to students who are disadvantaged, English learners, foster youth and/or at-risk. The SSC has approved to designate our SSC pursuant to California Education Code (EC) Section 52852 to function as the School Advisory Committee.

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC): All schools enrolling 21 or more English learners are required to form an ELAC. The ELAC is composed of parents and school personnel. The ELAC advises the principal,staffandSSCregardingservicesforEnglishlearnersandassistsinthe developmentoftheannualsurvey. Members serve for two years. Each ELAC shall have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC).

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC): Whenever there are 51 or more EL students in the district, there shall be a functioning District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC). It is important that each school site ELAC elect a DELAC representative and arrange to have that representative attend every DELAC meeting. Currently the DELAC bylaws require each DELAC representative to be 1) a parent/guardian of an EL or former EL (i.e., a reclassified fluent English proficient student) currently enrolled at the site he/she represents, and 2) elected to serve as the DELAC representative by the site’s ELAC.

District Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee (IPAC): The CUSD Native American Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee meets four times a year to discuss program issues, services provided, and other needs related to the student achievement of our students, community agencies and outreach programs. CUSD Indian EducationProgram addresses the needs of American Indian and Alaskan Native students in grades K - 12. The program assists eligible students to achieve at the same challenging state performance standards expected of all students in grades pre-K -12.

Local ControlAccountabilityPlan (LCAP) Forums:CUSD developsanLCAP annually that workstobetter align the academic plan with the district expenditure plan that is approved by our CUSD Governing Board each June. Parents and other stakeholder groups are invited to participate in the development of the LCAP through participation of school and district committee meetings and community forums. LCAP School, District Meetings and Community Forums are exciting opportunities for all stakeholders and school committees to engage with the district and share their ideas on how CUSD can provide quality opportunities and support for CUSD youth and schools. Community participation and feedback inthe forums will inform the District’s LCAP’s funding priorities over the next several years.

Theseforumsaredesignedtoprovide anopportunityforschoolcommunitiestohearaboutCUSD’scurrentefforts tosupport youthandfamiliesandtoprovideinputandfeedbackonfutureplansandopportunities.Sitesalsohave an opportunity to work together in teams to share new ideas to support identified groups and to plan for site engagement and implementation.

The following is an overview of the categorical funding and programs in CUSD. These funds are further discussed and outlined in each school’s SPSA and at the committee meetings.

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Rationale GeneralDistrictfundsprovidesupportforthedistrict’sbase/corecurriculumprogram.Somechildren havespecial characteristics, not reflective ofthe general school population, that affect their success in the base/core programs. Some come from economically disadvantaged homes; some are educationally disadvantaged or lack English language proficiency because they have a primary language other than

English. Children, such as those described above, require supplemental services and materials not generally provided through the base/core curriculum program. The needs of our children are identified, and supplemental services and materials are planned and targetedtomeettheirspecial needs.Categoricalfundsare tobe usedtoprovidethe financialsupport to meet these special needs.

Philosophy
All CUSD schools offer students with special needs the same kinds of high-quality learning opportunities and access to the core curriculum in all curricular areas. Categoricalfundsaredesignedto supportadditionalassistance tohelpstudentssucceed intheregular classroomprogram(base/core curriculum) and address any learning gaps. The focus is on the effective utilization of supplementary materials, personnel, and staff development. Staff development activities are usedto improve instructionalpractices and strategies to increase the abilityof teachers and other staff to challenge and assist all students to reach their fullest potential.

Categorical ProgramDescriptions

1. AfterSchoolSafetyandEducationFunds(ASES):Thisstate-administeredfundedprogram isaresult of the voter approved Proposition 49; provides three-year grant funding for afterschool programs that align with the core instructional day and have the following components: educational and literacy element (tutoring/ homework assistance); educational enrichment element (Additional program/activities that reinforcewhatislearnedinthecore instructional day);andprovide anutritioussnackor mealthatconforms to California State Education Code requirements. The purpose of the ASES Program is to create additional educationaland recreationalopportunitiesforstudentswithinthelearningcommunitywhileprovidingasafe environment for students. The goals of this program are to: 1) improve academic achievement, and 2) provide enrichment opportunities that reinforce and complement the academic program.

2. TitleI,PartA(ImprovingAcademicAchievement):Afederal-fundedprogramtoprovide high-quality opportunities for students in high-poverty schools to meet district and state content and performance standards.

3. Title I, Part A, Title X, Part C, Education forHomeless Children and Youths: Title I, Part A funds providecomparableservicestohomelesschildrenthatassistthemtoeffectivelytake advantageofeducational opportunities as provided to childreninschools funded under Title I, Part A. These comparable services shall be provided to homeless children in public and private schools, shelters and other locations where children may live, institutions for neglected children and, where appropriate, local institutions such as local community day school programs.

4. Title I, Part C (Migrant Education Program): A federal-funded program focused on providing services for migratory students and their families.

5. Title II, Part A (Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and 
Principals): A federal-funded program focused on teacher and principal training and recruitment programs.

6. Title III (Language Instruction for English Learners (ELs) and Immigrants): A federal-funded program focused on assistingschool districts in teaching English to limited English proficient students (English learners) and immigrants and helping these students meet the same challenging State standards required of all other students.

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7. Title VI (Indian Education Formula Grant): A federal-funded program focused on helping Native American/Alaskan Native students meet the samechallenging state standards requiredof allother students.

The goal of the CUSD staff is to create and maintain the best educational environment possible. This can be accomplished with your support and input. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to become more involvedintheeducationalprocessatyourschool,pleasecontactyourschool principal.Yourschoolcanassistyou in learning more about categorical programs. You may want to become involved in your school’s School Site Council (SSC), English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) and/or attend the Annual Title I Parent Meeting. During the fall, each school will send you additional information about these activities. At the district level, we encourage you to become involved with our DELAC. We encourage and look forward to your involvement in the programs we offer our learning community. If you have any questions, please call your child’s school.

Additionalinformationmaybefound @https://www.cusd.com/SupplementalServices.aspx

The Clovis Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact: Equity Compliance  Officer - Norm Anderson, Deputy Superintendent, 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611, (559) 327-9000, NormAnderson@cusd.com; Title IX Coordinator -Shareen Crosby, Risk Manager, 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis,
CA 93611, (559) 327-9000, SharenCrosby@cusd.com; Assistant Title IX Coordinator – Steve France, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, 1450 Herndon Ave., Clovis, CA 93611, (559) 327-9380, SteveFrance@cusd.com; Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy Karsevar, 1680 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611, (559) 327-9400, WendyKarsevar@cusd.com

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