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11840 Scripps Creek Drive San Diego, CA 92131
Telephone: (858) 549-4437 Fax: (858) 635-8948 dingeman@sandi.net Office Hours 8:00am-4:00pm daily
School Hours 9:00am–3:35pm (Thurs 9:00am–12:50pm)
Parking lot closed M, T, W, F 8:40-9:05am and 3:25-3:50pm (Thurs 8:40-9:05am and 12:30-1:10pm) SAN
DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS
Phone:
(858) 549-4437 Fax: (858) 635-8948 Principal
School Policies and Rules Student Registration Card
Residency Policy
Classroom Assignments and Reorganization
Attendance
Absences If your child is going to be absent from school, please call the office at (858) 549-4437 before 9:00am. The law requires us to document the reason for every student absence. Therefore, calls will be made to the homes of those students whose parents/guardians have not called regarding their child's absence. In accordance with the Education Code (48200, 48260(a), 48260.5), a series of official district attendance letters are mailed to parents and reported to the state in cases of unexcused absences. Tardiness The school day begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Being tardy is very disruptive to your child's morning routine as well as those of his/her classmates, and negatively impacts his/her school experience. Please assist us in meeting your child's educational needs by making sure your child is at school before 9:00 a.m. The tardy bell rings at 9:05am. Please call the office at 858.549.4437 before 9:00 am if your child is going to be late/tardy. If arriving after 9:05am, a parent/ guardian must bring the student to the office for a late slip. In accordance with the Education Code (48200, 48260(a), 48260.5), a series of official district tardy letters are mailed to parents and reported to the state if the number of tardies becomes excessive. Independent Study Contract
If your child is going to be absent for 5 days or more,
please contact our Attendance Clerk for an Independent Study
Contract. Please notify office at least 5 school days prior
to effective date of absences. This contract provides a way
for your child to be away from school and still receive his/her
assignments. The completed contract needs to be Arrival Time The supervision of the children who attend Dingeman Elementary begins at 8:50 a.m. each day on the white top for grades 1-5. Cardio Club runners may arrive at 8:45 a.m. Kindergarten line-up will vary depending on K classroom location.As it is unsafe to leave children unattended, we ask that you do NOT have your child arrive at school prior to this time. We also ask that your child report directly to the white top and not wait outside his/her classroom. Your cooperation will help us maintain the safest possible environment for your child. Teachers will escort students from assigned designated areas to the classrooms at 9:05am. During inclement weather, children report directly to their classrooms. Dismissal
Sign Out Procedure If you are picking your child up during the school day, please notify the classroom teacher with a note sent to school with your child, and stop in the office to fill out a permission form. If your child is going home early because of illness, you also need to sign him/her out in the office or health office. Parking and Traffic Safety Please assist us with establishing good safety and traffic patterns in and around our school by following these rules:
Safety Patrol Our school patrol works with the San Diego Police Department to provide school safety both before and after school. All students and parents are asked to use the designated crosswalk at all times. Patrol will be on duty from 8:40-9:05am and 3:35-3:55pm. Their goal is to safely cross students and parents in the crosswalk. They do not direct traffic. All students who walk across Scripps Creek Drive must cross with the Crossing Guard.Students who are interested in serving on Safety Patrol as 5th graders must maintain adequate grades and behavior records during their 4th grade year. Fourth grade students who have received two or more negative behavioral referrals are not eligible to apply for Safety Patrol. Bicycle/Skateboard Policy Children in grades 4 - 6 may ride bicycles to school. All bicycles must be parked in the bike racks and must be licensed and locked. Licenses may be obtained at the local Fire Department. The school is not responsible for damage or theft of bicycles. Skateboards, roller blades, Razor scooters, roller-shoes/Heelies are not permitted on campus at any time, including non-school hours. Closed
Campus/Visitor Policy To ensure the safety of our students and staff, the FFC of Dingeman Elementary approved the closed campus policy. Under this policy, entrance gates will be locked at 9:30 a.m. and unlocked at 3:00pm (12:20pm on Thursdays). At all other times campus visitors must report directly to the office, sign in, and obtain a visitor's badge. Please wear the badge on site at all times. Volunteers must also sign in and obtain a volunteer badge. “6
to 6” and SAY Extended Day School Childcare
Programs Homework Policy The Board of Education has implemented a district-wide homework policy because it recognizes that homework is a meaningful extension of the school day and reinforces the concepts taught in the classroom while encouraging responsibility and developing study skills at home. Your support and encouragement is important to your child's success. Please help him/her establish a routine for homework and provide a good workspace in which to complete the work (a well-lit table or desk away from distractions). We appreciate your support with homework assignments.The following list is an approximation of times to be spent on homework by grade level. These times do not reflect special projects that may require additional time or days. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any concerns about your child’s homework.
Student Dress Code School dress code and grooming guidelines are based on the district Board of Education policy on dress code. These guidelines apply to all students at all times. There are no exceptions.The standards for student attire are: • Clothing must be clean and in good repair. • Athletic type shoes are suggested for P.E. and playground. No open-toed or backless shoes. • No sandals are permitted. • Pants must be worn with the waistband at waist level. Pant/shorts legs must be hemmed. • Shoulder straps must be a minimum of one inch (no thin shoulder straps, no see-through tops, and no bare midriffs). • Clothing must fit comfortably and not be “oversized”. • Shorts/skirts must be mid-thigh or longer. • Baseball caps are to be worn outside only with the bill facing forward. • No heelies(with or without rubber heel insert)/roller type shoes are allowed. The following are not acceptable at school: • Hair which is disruptive to the learning environment i.e., bleached hair (orange, pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, etc), spiked hair. • Cosmetics, artificial nails, and excessive jewelry. • Clothing which is gang-related in any way (i.e., bandanas, caps, belts, key chains, etc.) All such items will be confiscated by school personnel. • Clothing with inappropriate pictures or language. • Clothing promoting violence, alcohol, drugs or tobacco. • Clothing which is inappropriate for P.E. (i.e., long dresses, sagging shorts or pants.) • Hats to be removed indoors. • No visible tattoos. Students who come to school in inappropriate dress will be sent to the office. Parents will be called and asked to provide the student with a change of clothing that is appropriate to the school environment. Students will be asked to remove make-up Lost and Found Please label all clothing items, backpacks, lunch boxes, and supplies with your child’s name. By doing so, most “lost” items can be returned to their owners promptly. If an item has been misplaced, encourage your student to check the blue lost and found cart located in front of the auditorium or in the office. Students finding lost articles are required to turn them in to the office. All unclaimed items will be taken to Good Will at the end of each semester. Cell Phones, Pagers/Electronic Signaling Devices Students may possess and use cell phones, pagers or other electronic signaling devices on the school campus before and after school. These devices must be kept out of sight and turned off during the instructional program.Portable CD players, electronic games, or music players are not allowed on campus. Unauthorized use of such devices disrupts the instructional program and distracts from the learning environment. Unauthorized use is grounds for confiscation by school officials or classroom teachers. Confiscated devices will be returned to the parent or guardian. Repeated offenses may lead to disciplinary action. Office Telephone The telephone in the office is available to students for emergency purposes only (i.e., no ride home, need change of clothes, etc.). Students must ask permission from the office staff before using the office telephone.
Internet Usage All classrooms have a minimum of two multimedia computers for student use. All computers have Internet access through SDCS technology services. While sites are secured, all students must have a parent permission form filed on the school site (see last page in this handbook) in order to access the Internet using school computers. Dingeman Library All students have access to the school library through regularly scheduled classroom visits and on their own time at recess. We encourage students to utilize the library for informational, instructional and recreational reading. Our library contains in excess of 16,500 fiction and non-fiction books. Our Librarian maintains our book collection with assistance from Parent and Student volunteers. Dingeman
Library Media Center Library Rules In order to create an atmosphere that is conducive to optimal learning and safety we stress the following rules:1. Enter and exit the library in an orderly manner. 2. Listen and follow directions given by all adults while using the library. 3. Use a quiet voice at all times. 4. Use place holders and/or ask for assistance from the library personnel if needed. 5. Be a responsible student. Be sure to check out any borrowed materials. Protect the materials you borrow. Keep them in a safe, dry place. Do not bend or tear pages. Help recycle books by returning them by the due date. If you lose, misplace or damage a book, notify your teacher or the librarian. Students/parents who lose or damage any school property are responsible for paying the cost of replacement or repair. 6. Help keep the library neat and organized. Pick up trash and organize your area before you leave. Birthday Book Club Dingeman’s Birthday Book Club offers a special
way to recognize a child’s birthday and at the same time
benefit our school. Students who contribute to the Birthday
Book Club are invited to select a library book of their choice from a
wide variety of new books we have on reserve for this
purpose. They are beautifully bound and completely processed
for the Library circulation system.
Book fairs provide opportunities for students and parents to select quality books at affordable prices. Books are supplied by competitive organizations and parent volunteers supervise the fairs at school. Birthdays
Pets
We do not allow children to bring toys to school for recess because it often results in lost or broken toys. This includes trading cards. We have sufficient items available at school for the children to play with for both outdoor and indoor recess. No outside personal P.E. equipment is permitted unless donated to the classroom. All types of electronic entertainment devices are not permitted on school grounds.
Media and the School From time to time, we are covered by the media (newspaper, TV, etc.) at school. Please sign the permission slip at the end of the handbook. It is always our intent to resolve concerns at the
lowest possible level. If a parent has a classroom concern, it is
expected that he/she will contact the classroom teacher for resolution.
If the concern is not resolved, the principal should be contacted. He
will set up a meeting between the parties involved in an effort to
resolve the issue. Lunch and Recess Recess - Students are scheduled for a fifteen-minute recess period each day. Only under adverse weather conditions do we keep the children indoors. Playground Supervision – Playground supervision is provided during lunch and recess. Parents are welcome to volunteer during these periods. Lunch Periods
Lunch Arbor Procedures - Students will have a thirty-five minute lunch period each day. Half of this time is spent in the lunch arbor and half is spent at lunch recess. All children, whether they bring their own lunch to school or buy a hot lunch, are seated in the lunch arbor during the lunch period. Kindergarten students eat and play in their own area. Students are expected to pick up 3 additional pieces of trash before line up (wind causes lots of trash to end up on grounds). Hot Lunch Program - Our
San Diego City Schools Food Services Department provides a "Kid's
Choice" hot lunch program. A menu offers four daily hot lunch choices
(e.g. chicken nuggets, pizza, hamburger, burrito) available to
students. Students select one of the hot lunch choices and then may
help themselves to the salad bar. A choice of chocolate milk
or plain milk accompanies each lunch. This program has been very
successful for our students - they are eating more, eating better, and
enjoying their lunch. Hot lunch including milk - $1.25 Lunch Money - Children may
bring money each time they purchase lunch or milk. However,
we strongly encourage you to place money
in a lunch account that your
child may access for purchases any day. Lunch Loans – Lunch loans are not provided. 1. Pick up 3 extra pieces of trash before dismissal to play.2. Respect the rights of others. 3. Keep your hands to yourself. 4. Follow directions of adult noon duty aides. 5. Respect the official rules of the games in accordance with Dingeman’s Playground Handbook. 6. Eat snacks in designated areas only. 7. Don’t bring equipment from home (i.e. footballs, tennis balls, Frisbees). 8. Don’t play on soccer field near street or on bleachers. 9. Freeze at the freeze bell. (Primary students only) 10. Students must remain seated, while eating lunch. Health Office Information The school health office is staffed with a nurse Tuesday and Thursday mornings each week. A health assistant is present every day, Monday-Friday to assist students. Some of the school nurse's duties involve:• assessing and evaluating the health and developmental status of students (including all mandated screening programs) • referring students to appropriate community resources for necessary services • interpreting important health/medical related issues of students to teachers and other personnel directly concerned with students • providing first aid and appropriate referrals for sick and injured students • designing and implementing health maintenance plans to meet individual health needs of students • monitoring all students' immunization status to assure that they are in compliance by notifying parents and doing the appropriate follow-up • assuring all first grade students are in compliance with the state's requirement of a CHDP physical exam for first grade admission • counseling with parents, students and school staff regarding health-related attendance problems and/or any specific physical, mental and/or social limitations of students • participating in Instructional Study Team and IEP meetings • providing in-service training for school staff on health and safety related issues Guidelines for Absences Children should not attend school if they have:• Illness and can’t participate in normal school activities whether or not a fever is present. • Temperature greater than 100 degrees (should be free of fever without Tylenol or aspirin for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to school after illness). • Persistent vomiting or diarrhea (until stopped at least 24 hours). • Contagious disease (i.e., strep throat, pink eye, chicken pox, hepatitis). See your doctor immediately and obtain the appropriate medication. Generally, doctors recommend returning to school after a 24-hour period of medication. Please make the school nurse aware of any contagious illness so that she may alert the parents of children in your child's class of possible warning signs. • Rash of undetermined origin (until the rash is gone or it has been determined to be non-contagious by a physician). • Medical procedure requiring general anesthesia (must be at least 24 hours after anesthesia, and have a medical release to attend school with P.E. recommendations). • Specialized health care procedures. District required paperwork (i.e., parent authorization, physician's orders) must be completed. The school nurse must be provided orientation to the student on the specific procedure being requested. • Live lice. A child with lice must shampoo with a lice-specific medicated shampoo and show proof of such treatment upon returning to school (i.e., shampoo box or container). A parent must accompany the child to school the day after treatment so the nurse/school clerk may confirm the child's hair is free of all nits. Physicals
District Update on Medications Effective Immediately The San Diego City School District has new guidelines regarding administration of medication to students.The new protocols are as follows: 1. The School Nurse can administer over the counter medication (Tylenol/Advil/Motrin) after student assessment, and parent has signed the Health Information Consent form on file. 2. All other medications require a signed Physician Medication Authorization Form. •
This includes all Over the Counter (OTC) Medication i.e.
Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, to be given on days School Nurse is not
on site.
• OTC includes but is not limited to Benadryl, Robitussin. • Prescription medications for severe asthma/severe allergies (periodic and daily) must be brought to the school nurse with physician’s orders during the first week of school. • Daily Medication • Short-term medication for 10 days i.e. antibiotics • All prescription skin cremes • Nutritional supplements The following are acceptable Physician Authorization Forms for Medications to be administered at School: •
Physician note to School written on prescription pad
• Physician Authorization Form filled out by Physician, available in Front/Nurses Office • Physician Authorization Form filled out by Physician available on Dingeman/Nurse web site A reminder: •
All medication must be in
original container
Prescription medication must have, doctor’s name, student’s name, name of medication, instructions for administration, expiration of medication Many parents are unaware that the School District does not have insurance to cover students’ accidents. If you feel that your personal medical insurance needs are not being met, you may apply for student supplemental insurance. The application forms are available in the office.
Educational Programs Dingeman Elementary has an expert and talented teaching
staff. As part of the San Diego City Schools, we have educational
standards and objectives in all curriculum areas. The standards for
each curriculum area at each grade level are provided by the state of
California. Our students are consistently exposed to extensions of this
curriculum and enrichment experiences on a daily basis. This handbook
presents a brief description of some of the unique experiences offered
at Dingeman Elementary. All students, grades K-6, participate in the district-wide literacy program. Three hours of the day are dedicated to literacy development through a balanced approach of reading, writing, and word study instruction. Kindergarten students attend school on the same schedule as the older students. The kindergarten program consists of developmentally appropriate educational activities to facilitate reading, writing, and math readiness for first grade. Dingeman Elementary is participating in the state Class Size Reduction Program. Every classroom, grades K-3, has 20 or fewer students in it.
Families voluntarily choose to have their children attend Dingeman Elementary instead of their local, neighborhood school. Our partner school communities are Central Elementary, Euclid Elementary, Hamilton Elementary, and Jackson Elementary schools. CHOICE Scripps Ranch
Schools
are highly impacted by overcrowding.
Dingeman
has recently been given approval to accept a small amount of CHOICE
students. Limited
space is available for
primary grades only. Please
contact the office
for CHOICE applications. For
more
information, contact the CHOICE office at 858.637.6202
OCILE
Every
classroom, grades K-6, participate in an outstanding physical education
program
where students are not only taught new physical skills but work on
sportsmanship
and attitude skills as well. All grades receive direct P.E. instruction
for one
hour every other week with a prep time teacher.
Students receive additional PE time with classroom
teachers. A
district-sponsored program brings an instrumental instructor to the
school
twice a week to give instrumental music lessons to interested 5th
and 6th grade students. We celebrate the
students' accomplishments
by inviting their families to see them perform in instrumental music
programs. Dingeman
students may participate in Honor Choir for grades 4, 5, and 6. Auditions are required. All students have an
opportunity to perform
in two choral music programs each year. GATE
and Cluster Programs (Grades 3-6) Each year all
of our 2nd grade students are assessed for
placement into the Gifted and Talented Education programs. San
Diego Police Department Programs Our SDPD
officer will visit all classrooms K-6 to deliver a
program regarding child safety. At the lower grades the program
addresses
proper emergency procedures, stranger danger and bullying. At grades 4
and 5
topics also include the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Bilingual students are clustered according to assessed language proficiency and placed in mainstream classes. They are given special assistance in learning English, reaching their educational potential and adjusting to the school setting. This program is designed to provide support services to learning and physically handicapped students who receive a majority of their education in regular classes. The classroom teacher, parents, and special education personnel work to effectively develop and implement each student’s Individual Educational Plan or 504 either through direct service or consultation. Parent meeting will be scheduled to assist parents with strategies for school success, understanding learning disabilities, and attention deficit disorders. The school psychologist serves as a member of the Instructional Study Team to assess the academic and emotional/behavioral needs of students.
The speech and language specialist helps to identify and assess children who require additional support in developing communication skills appropriate to their ability/age level. If the student qualifies, the speech and language pathologist creates an individualized program for the student and provides the needed support. District Counselor It is the goal of the San Diego City Schools Guidance Department to help support teaching and learning in the classroom. Our district counselor is on campus 2 days per week and accepts referrals from parents, teachers and other staff, as well as students themselves. Referrals may range from academic difficulties, to social/emotional and behavioral difficulties. Support is provided, but not limited to, the following: • Coordinating supportive meetings called Student Study Team meetings, which bring together parents and teachers along with support staff and administrators in order to develop a plan to best aid the student with any difficulties he or she may be experiencing. • Referrals for students and families to community agencies or outside sources for further assistance as needed. • Short-term problem solving assistance for students who are having friendship issues. • Individual consultation with parents and/or staff in order to best determine a course of action to support the student both in the classroom and on the Dingeman campus. • Assistance with tardiness or attendance problems. • Development of positive interventions for the academic, social and emotional growth of Dingeman students.
School-Based
Testing
Students
in Grade 4 will take a writing exam in the spring as part of their STAR
assessment. Spanish
speaking students in
the district less than 12 months are also tested in Spanish with the
SABE. The
CELDT is a state-mandated test that is used by GATE Special
Education Parents
may request that a district psychologist and resource specialist
evaluate their
children for learning disabilities. Requests are to be made to the
principal.
The SST (Student Study Team) will meet with the parent(s)/guardian to
determine
the appropriateness of the request. All
students in grades K-3 are assessed using the DRA
(Developmental All
students in grades 4, 5, and 6 are tested in the Fall and Spring using
the DRP (Degrees of ARI
- Analytic The
DRA, DRP, and ARI results are used as a classroom tool to drive
instruction. All
Fifth and Sixth grade students are given the DMT
(District Math Test) for mathematics instruction placement at the middle
school level. All
students in Grade 5 will participate in physical fitness testing in
spring.
STAYING INFORMED
Fall
"Back to School Night" is a time to meet with your child's teacher to
hear about the curricular
objectives for the year and how you can assist your child to make it a
successful learning year. Open
House held in Spring provides an opportunity for parents to visit your
child’s teacher
and learning environment. Each
year we host a Kindergarten orientation to acquaint new parents to our
school
and programs. Each
of these days will have dismissal at 12:50 p.m. This is an excellent
time for
you to meet with the teacher and review your child's progress. There
are
conference days scheduled in November and March. Please schedule
additional
conferences with your child's teacher any time you feel they are needed.
·
Be
nice ·
Work
hard ·
Be
safe Classroom
standards will reflect this school wide philosophy.
Students will be involved in creating these
classroom standards.
We
view Problem Solving as an integral component of our overall behavior
plan. We welcome
input from
parents. With
school staff, parents and
students working together, we believe we can create a positive climate
in which
students become problem solvers and are accountable for their behavior. At
Interventions The
following “STEP” sequence is designed to allow the
student chances to learn to
make better choices with the support of the teacher, parent, counselor,
vice
principal and principal. Any
or all
steps may include a “time out”. Step 1 Teacher
documentation/parent contact Step 2 Teacher
documentation/parent contact Step 3 Teacher
documentation/parent contact Step 4 Refer
to Step 5 Refer
to
Vice Principal or Principal Students are
expected
to: The
Role of the Classroom Teacher:
1. When
a problem
occurs in the classroom, the teacher will use various techniques of
Assertive
Discipline to resolve the problem.
Teachers will keep students after school when
necessary. 2.
When a problem occurs outside the
classroom the student will be given a
"Warning" for the misbehavior and/or a Counseling referral. Students who receive a
referral are expected
to spend their recess in the office.
After successfully serving detention in the office
the student's recess
privileges will be reinstated. 3. For
continued
misbehavior and/or repeated warnings, the student will be given a
referral slip
along with a “time out sheet”.
The
teacher will contact the parents to alert them and offer suggestions
and
procedures to resolve the problem.
In
support of the school wide discipline plan, it is the responsibility of
the
parents to discuss the misbehavior with the student and
sign and return the
“time out sheet”
the following day.
The Role of the Principal/Vice Principal: 1. When a student is referred to the principal or vice-principal, they will discipline the student and provide firm guidelines for future appropriate behavior. Time out sheet will be provided to the student. 2. Telephone or letter will contact parents when students are referred to the principal. 3. When appropriate, the principal will arrange a conference with the parent, child, teacher, and counselor. At this meeting a plan will be agreed upon to change the inappropriate behavior.
Other Actions That May Be Taken if Improvement Does Not Occur:
Consequences – Grade 6 Students in grade 6 are eligible to participate in end of the year activities contingent upon good behavior. However, any student who has had 3 or more referrals to the office or counseling center from the beginning of the school year will not be permitted to participate in some and/or all end of the year activities Discipline At times it may be necessary to take immediate action to benefit all students. The following behavior will not be allowed and may lead to immediate suspension, as stated in the San Diego Unified School District Discipline Policy: 1. Defiance of authority 2. Deliberate classroom disruption or verbal abuse 3. Fighting anywhere on school grounds or surrounding areas. (Severe fights may be cause for expulsion) 4. Drugs 5. Theft 6. Vandalism 7. Smoking
San Diego City
Schools Notice of Zero
Tolerance Policy The
Board of Education has approved the following Zero Tolerance Policy: ·
Use,
possession or brandishing of a weapon will result in a recommendation
for
expulsion. A weapon is defined as, but not limited to, a firearm,
pistol
replica, starter pistol, stun gun, BB gun or pellet gun, a knife of any
size or
type, a dirk, dagger, razor, slingshot, any explosives or fireworks.
Any object
used in a dangerous manner will also be considered a weapon. ·
Repeated
incidents of fighting, violent acts, or causing serious injury to
another
person will result in a recommendation for expulsion. ·
Attempting to
commit or committing a sexual assault and committing a sexual battery. ·
Our district
has a NO ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, or other DRUG USE POLICY. If you are found
to be
selling, furnishing, or possessing an amount determined to be for more
personal
use of controlled prohibited substances, you will be recommended for
expulsion
on your first offense. For possession or use, expulsion will be
recommended on
your third offense, except for tobacco offenses; if you are found in
possession
of tobacco you will be recommended for expulsion on your fourth offense. ·
In addition to
discipline, if you are found to have violated the law you may be
arrested and
taken to a juvenile detention facility. ·
Expulsion from
San Diego City Schools will result in the loss of your privileges to
attend
school or extracurricular activities. You may be placed in an
alternative
school or program. ·
The Zero
Tolerance Policy requires a recommendation for expulsion if the offense
occurs
on school campus or at a school activity, whether on or off campus. ·
Expulsion may
be recommended for an offense that occurs during lunch period -- off
campus,
and during, or while going to or from a school-sponsored activity. The
Zero Tolerance Policy is designed to make your school a safe
environment and to
provide an appropriate learning environment for you and other students.
There
can be no acceptable reason for violating these rules. Student
Nondiscrimination and
Sexual Harassment Policy NOTICE OF
STUDENT
NONDISCRIMINATION Any
student who engages in discrimination of another student or anyone from
the
district may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including
expulsion.
Any employee who permits or engages in discrimination may be subject to
disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Any
student or parent who feels that discrimination has occurred should
immediately
contact a teacher or the principal for resolution at the site. If not
resolved,
contact the district Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Francine Williams, STUDENT SEXUAL
HARASSMENT POLICY The
district prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a
negative
impact on the student's academic performance, or of creating an
intimidating,
hostile, or offensive educational environment. The
district further prohibits sexual harassment in which a student's
grades,
benefits, services, honors, program or activities are dependent on
submission
to such conduct. Students
should report any sexual harassment to their school principal, vice
principal,
counselor, or teacher. Students who violate this policy shall be
disciplined
appropriately. This includes suspension or possible expulsion. Employees
who violate this policy shall be disciplined according to personnel
procedures. The
district believes that it can resolve harassment issues at the school
site. If
not, students may contact: Title IX Coordinator, TO FILE A
DISCRIMINATION OR
SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT 1.
Filing a complaint: Obtain a
copy of
the Uniform Complaint Form and procedure from the school or the
district's
Legal Office. Remedies available outside of the district are listed in
this
procedure. 2.
Investigation: 3.
Action: If the district
determines
that its policies prohibiting sexual harassment have been violated,
disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, will betaken. The
person filing the complaint may also pursue action in civil court. Complaints
will be kept confidential. The
district prohibits retaliation against any participant in the complaint
process. Each complaint shall be investigated promptly and in a way
that
respects the privacy of all parties concerned. If
you have a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint, students
should
contact a teacher or principal for resolution at the school site. If
not
resolved, contact the district Title IX Coordinator:
Emergency
Procedure Plans To
insure a continued safe learning environment we periodically review our
school
safety plans. Drills
are scheduled
monthly in order for students and staff to practice procedures. If
any disruptive or emergency situation should occur, we would implement
our
Emergency Procedure Plan, which includes: ·
Staff
Supervision. ·
Immediate
contact with parents, School Police, etc. ·
A school
“lock
down” with all gates locked until it is safe to release
children. ·
Designation of
“Reunion Gate” for parents to pick up children.
At Dingeman we have a strong
commitment to Parent/ Community involvement.
There are many ways parents and community members
can participate in
school activities and shared decision making.
They include: School Site Council/Governance Team
(SSC/G) This team is composed of
teachers, parents, support staff and community members.
The SSC/G has the legal responsibility for
developing the school plan, annually reviewing or modifying the school
plan,
and developing the school budget.
The
SSC/G also serves as a means to give and receive information related to
our
English Language Learner population.
SSC/G discussions and plans will be developed and
shared with the
community. Participants
will be elected
each school year. One of the
exciting aspects of this school is its
technology. The
technology committee is
comprised of interested parents and teachers.
Dingeman has it’s own web site at: www.dingeman.net. Please check this
site for dates and important information. Family
Faculty Connection - The FFC is
an organization similar to PTA comprised of families and teachers who
work
together to provide students with added enrichment to their existing
curriculum. It is a
non-profit group and
is made up of an executive board, standing committees, and general
members. All
families are members of
this organization by virtue of having a child who attends Dingeman. The FFC monthly meetings
are held the last
Wednesday of each month in the staff lounge. FFC EXECUTIVE
BOARD ROSTER
Pizza
Thursday Every Thursday
in front of the library at 12:50 p.m., the Promoting
Class sells pizza, and juice to students and families. This is a great
opportunity to regularly visit the school and meet other parents. The student
directory supports "community
building" at Dingeman Elementary. Many of our children's classmates and
friends, new and old, are listed, along with their home and email
addresses,
phone numbers and parents' names. The directory is helpful in arranging
play
dates, parent get-togethers and the other "outside of school"
activities so important to building a strong Dingeman Community. The
directory
is researched and published by the FFC, and distributed to all Dingeman
families. eScrip
Target
Volunteers
- Volunteers are very important to the staff
and students of Dingeman. A
tuberculosis
test must be on file before volunteers can participate in the classroom. The TB test is
administered, free of cost, by
the school nurse and is good for four years.
Volunteers are to sign in/out on our Volunteer
Information Sheet located
in the office and wear a nametag. Parents and
Visitors
- For the safety of your child, all parents and other visitors must
sign in at
the office and wear nametags before
entering the school grounds. School
gates remain locked half an hour after school starts and open half an
hour
prior to dismissal. Spotlight Assemblies - This
program provides opportunities to recognize K-2 students for good
citizenship
and academic efforts. Caught You Being Good - The "Caught You Being Good Program" recognizes the efforts of students on campus who demonstrate positive contributions to our school. A student may be rewarded for doing such things as school clean up, helping a fellow classmate, or showing a change in behavior. Once "caught", a student receives a ticket, writes his/her name and class number on the back of the ticket, and places it into the bucket located in the student's classroom. Each Friday, their teacher picks two names out the bucket to receive a reward at the end of the day. We Hope
that this program will recognize and encourage students to make the
right
choices. Parent/Teacher
Conferences – Parent/teacher
conferences are regularly scheduled two times each
year. Please do not
hesitate, however,
to contact your child’s teacher whenever you have a question
or concern. If you
want a conference with a teacher,
please remember to call in advance so a time that is convenient for all
can be
established. Classroom
Observations – Parent classroom
observations will be scheduled through the classroom teacher and
administration. All
visitors must
sign in at the front office before going to the classroom. Developmental Growth
Records/Report Cards - Progress
reports are issued three times during the school
year. The marks on the report card represent the teacher's evaluation
of
scholastic achievement and citizenship.
Sixth grade students receive quarterly reports
similar to middle and
high schools. District Standards for Donated
Equipment State-mandated
regulations
regarding the appropriate disposal of computer technology generates
large costs
to the district; therefore, San Diego City Schools cannot afford to
accept
donations of technology-related equipment unless those donations meet
minimum standards.
The district will not maintain donated equipment nor should used
printers be
accepted. Minimum
standards include: 858-784-5304,
stawiskir@saic.com,
http://www.sdfutures.org/abouot/about.htm Network Use Guidelines
Student Network
Responsibility Contract Please
read the following carefully before signing the last page of this
handbook.
This is a contract and must be signed before you will be given access
to San
Diego City Schools' Wide Area Network (WAN). The WAN is an electronic
network
with access to the Internet. The Internet is an electronic highway
connecting
thousands of computers all over the world and millions of individual
people. Students
will have access to: 1.
Electronic
mail (E-mail) communication with people all over the world; 2.
Information
and news from a variety of sources and research institutions; 3.
Public domain
and shareware software of all types; 4.
Discussion
groups on a wide variety of topics; 5.
Many
University Libraries, the Library of Congress, and more. 6.
Dingeman's web
site Although
most of the information accessible at school by students is educational
and
informative, The
teacher/staff will supervise resources used on the Internet to help
students find
materials that are appropriate for classroom instruction and/or
research for
the needs, maturity, and ability of their students. San Diego City
Schools
takes no responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information from
Internet sources. Use of any information obtained through the Internet
is at
the user's risk. The
signatures at the end of this document are binding and indicate the
parties who
signed have read the terms and conditions carefully and understand the
following:
I.
Acceptable
Use. The purpose
of schools having access to the WAN and
Internet is to support research and education in and among academic
institutions by providing access to unique resources and the
opportunity for
collaborative work.
II.
Netiquette
(Network Etiquette). The use of the WAN and Internet requires that you
abide by
accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited
to the
following: a.
Be polite. Do
not send abusive messages
to anyone. b.
Use appropriate
language. In all
messages, do not swear or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate
language.
Anything pertaining to illegal activities is strictly forbidden. (Note:
E-mail
is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have
access
to all mail. Messages retaining to, or in support of, illegal
activities must
be reported to appropriate authorities.) c.
Maintain
privacy. Do not reveal the
personal address or phone number of yourself or other persons. d.
Respect
copyrights. All communications
and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be the
property
of the author and should not be reused without his/her permission. e.
Do not disrupt
the network. Do not use
the network in a way that would disrupt the use of the network by
others.
III.
Privileges.
The use of the WAN and Internet is a privilege, not a right, and
inappropriate
use will result in a cancellation of those privileges.
IV.
Vandalism.
Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. This includes, but
is not
limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
Web Site - Our school web site may contain information about your child and their schoolwork as well as display their pictures. Your child's teacher will monitor all content published about your Child's schoolwork. Full names will NOT be published, only first names. Your child's name will NOT be published next to any photo.
· I will attend school daily, on time, prepared, and ready to work and learn. · I will understand what I am expected to learn, comple all assignments to the best of my ability, and get help when I need it. Citizenship: · I will follow school rules (include site discipline code) and cooperate with adults and other students. · I will respect the rights of others to learn and help to create a positive learning environment for everyone. · I will follow teacher instructions and not be disruptive in class. · I will not use profanity or make derogatory statements("put-downs "). · I will respect the property of the school, the community, and others. Home · Everyday, I will spend time reading (including reading for fun), studying and completing homework. · I will set high expectations for student learning and use a variety of teaching strategies to motivate and encourage all of my students. · I will provide an enriching academic program based on standards. · I will give my students timely feedback on their work. · I will provide a safe and positive atmosphere for learning consistent with our site discipline plan. · I will seek out additional resources, such as individual instruction, peer coaching/tutoring, etc., to meet my students' special academic needs. · I will advocate for my students' non-academic needs. School · I will help to create a welcoming environment for students, families, and community members. · I will provide opportunities for parents to volunteer, observe, and/or participate in classroom activities. · I will actively participate in site decision-making. Home · I will communicate with the parents of my students through frequent reports on their child's progress, and will notify parents of any concerns or problems in a timely manner. · I will schedule parent-teacher conferences; return parent calls, and will be reasonably available to parent. · I will suggest ways that parents can support their child's learning at home, including the importance of reading daily with their child, and limiting television viewing. · I will ensure my child attends school daily, on time, prepared, and ready to work and learn. · I will hold high expectations for my child and regularly monitor my child's progress. · I will know and support school/classroom rules, and the site discipline and attendance plan. · I will plan family vacations for times when school is not in session. School Communication and Involvement · I will contact teachers/counselors about concerns or problems in a timely manner. · I will attend a minimum of one parent-teacher conference a year. · I will be available to teachers and will return teacher calls in a timely manner. · I will participate and/or volunteer in classroom/school activities and encourage my child to do the same. Home Learning · I will provide a regular time, place, and supervision for homework completion. · I will read to my child or ensure that my child reads daily just for pleasure. · I will limit my child's television viewing time and encourage positive uses of out-of-school time. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION COMMITMENTS · I will work to a positive learning climate at the school, and hold high expectations for student achievement. · I will provide instructional leadership to inspire and encourage staff to learn and practice a variety of effective teaching strategies. · I will ensure that a high quality curriculum that addresses student needs and enables students to meet or exceed district standards is in place at our school. · I will effectively utilize site and community resources to improve students achievement. · I will foster a sate and positive learning environment with a consistent application of the site discipline plan. · I will create a welcoming environment for students, families, and community members. Communication · I will provide regular and direct communication regarding school and learning issues to students, families, and the community. Stakeholder Involvement · I will ensure all stakeholders have the opportunity to be involved/represented in the site decision making process. · I will provide staff, parents, and community with ways to participate in training to support student learning and strengthen parent involvement. · I will provide equitable opportunities for parents to receive appropriate training to support students learning and strengthen parent involvement. Student Learning · We will focus our efforts and provide equitable resources to raise student achievement. · We will connect schools with integrated resources and services consistently across the district. If all stakeholders in the learning process have fulfilled their roles and responsibilities, and the child still does not successfully meet district standards, we will work collaboratively with the school and parent/guardian to identify, implement, and fund appropriate interventions beyond those previously provided by the site (personnel, referrals, and other services, etc.). Home · We will promote parent involvement and training, and foster a climate of two-way communication between the district and the home. Support for the Compact · We will consistently investigate, develop, and implement district wide policies relating to issues such as attendance, discipline and tardiness. · We will support the commitments that the home and school make to each other as reflected in the compact.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <This is the final page of your student handbook> (Please initial,
sign, and return this page to your teacher, if you haven't already done so) Signature Page 2006/2007 _____________________________________ ____________________ Student
Name (please print) Grade _____________________________________ ____________________ Student
signature Date _____________________________________ ____________________ Parent
signature Date Initial below: _____ Dingeman Student Handbook: We have received and read my copy of
the We have discussed this compact and understand it will be
placed in the child’s file/cumulative folder.
Through this Contract, I agree to fulfill my roles and responsibilities
in the learning process, and commit to achieve district academic and
citizenship standards. _____ Discipline Plan:
We have read and discussed Dingeman’s Discipline Plan. We support the school’s effort to promote
responsible behavior and will help Dingeman Elementary maintain a safe and
productive learning environment. _____ Notice of Zero Tolerance Policy: We acknowledge the student has read and understood the Zero
Tolerance Policy. This notice has been
explained to the student and we realize the consequences of the student’s
actions should he/she violate the policy. _____ Media
Release Form: I give permission to have my child interviewed and/or
photographed in the event a news media representative(s) is on our campus
during the ’06-’07 school year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please initial,
sign, and return this page to your teacher) Initial below:
I give permission to have my child’s name, school work or picture
published on the school web site or newsletter which will be available to the
general public viewing. _____ Student Network Responsibility Contract: I understand and will abide by the terms and conditions for
access to the WAN and/or Internet. _____________________________________ ____________________ Student
Name (please print) Grade _____________________________________ ____________________ Student
Signature Date Parents or Guardian Network Responsibility Contract: (If
user is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must also read and sign this
agreement) As the parent of guardian of this student, I have read the terms and
conditions of the Student Network Responsibility Contract (page 27). I
understand that this access is designed for educational purposes and ________________________ ________________________ _______ Parent/Guardian
Name (print) Signature Date I hereby give my
permission for my child to be part of a classroom Web page as described in
paragraph V. Child's Name:
______________________
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