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Valley Oaks School

Elementary Student/Parent Handbook
Table of Contents

Welcome to Valley Oaks Elementary School!
Valley Oaks Mission Statement
Statement of Philosophy
What is Independent Study?
• How do we differ from "Home Schooling?"
• What happens at an appointment?
Who is Eligible?
Success Indicators
Admission to Valley Oaks Elementary School
• Procedures for Petaluma Residents
• Procedures for Residents of Other School Districts
Accountability
• Attendance
• Production and Attendance
• Assessment
Agreements
• Master Agreement
• Materials Borrowed
Attendance
• Expectations
• Evidence
• Absence Procedures
Books
• District Texts
• Parent Interest and Resources
Calendar (see also Appendix A)
• School Calendar
• District
• Site Council Calendar
Campus
• Valley Oaks
• Other Schools in the District
Communication
• Weekly
• Semester Conferences
• Newsletter
• Phoning Teachers
• Fax
• E-Mail
Counseling
• Academic
• Social
Discipline
Diversity
Evaluation of Work and Student Progress
• Written and Oral Feedback for Students
• Progress Reports
• SAT-9/STAR Testing
Field Trips/Events
• Eligibility
• Accountability
• Parent Participation
G.A.T.E. Education
Gender Equity
Help!
Helpful Numbers
Immunizations
Internet Use Agreement
Involuntary Transfers
• Into Valley Oaks
• Out of Valley Oaks
Leaving Valley Oaks
Library
Music
Parent and Student Rights
• Federal, State and Local
• Due Process
Elementary Proficiencies/Standards/Benchmarks
Quality of Student Work
Resources
• Basic Supplies
• Resource Area
Responsibilities
• Parent Responsibilities
• Student Responsibilities
School Calendar
Sexual Harassment Policy
• Purpose of Policy
• Definition of Sexual Harassment
• Reporting Procedure
• Filing Complaints with State and Federal Agencies
• Confidentiality
• Retaliation is Prohibited
• Time Limits
• Investigation Guidelines
• Disciplinary Action
• Appeal Procedures
• Training and Curriculum
• Notification
• Administrative Regulations
• Special Assistance
• Current Legal References
Standardized Testing
Standards
• Academic
• Behavioral
Technology: Availability and Use
• Computers and Word Processors
• Fax
• Scanners, cameras. etc.
• Telephones
Transferring to Other Schools
Uniform Complaint Procedures
Visiting Other Schools
Waiting List Procedures
Verification Agreement

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