Lyman Gilmore

 

 

 

Student absences must be cleared through the Student Center with a note or a parent phone call. If a student will be out of town for more than 3 days, please sign up for Independent Study. Excessive tardiness, absences, and early checkouts may be referred to the School Attendance and Review Board (SARB).

 

When your child is absent, with or without a note, our school does not receive any funding from the state and our programs are hurt by the reduction in funds. We are mandated by state law to report student absences, tardies, and early pickups. California Education Law 48260(a) states: A pupil subject to compulsory full-time education who is absent from school without a valid excuse three full days in one school year or tardy or absent for more than a 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, shall be classified as a truant. Parents may be required to submit a doctor’s note for student absences.

California State Law requires parents to notify the school if their child has been absent. Please call or send a note to our office when your child is absent. If an absence is not cleared within a week, your child’s attendance for that day will be marked as unexcused and not be changed due to mandated state reports. Please check with your child’s teacher regarding how to make up homework.

 

So much learning takes place every school day! It is essential that you reinforce the importance of coming to school on time, every day. Children who miss school work are at a greater risk of retention; chronic absenteeism contributes to severe learning gaps and may cause children to fall behind. One day of school missed may significantly impact your child!

 

CA Education Code Section 48022 states “It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that children between the ages of six and 16 shall attend school the full time public schools are in session.” Here are some tips to maintain good attendance:

•   A minimum of a 2.0 GPA and no more than one F. If a student does not meet these requirements, they will be

• Citizenship must be an O, G, or S during the season. Students with N’s or U’s will be ineligible to participate in

• No more than three moderate behavior infractions during the sports season. Moderate behavior infractions include classroom disruptions, disrespect, and safety violations.
• No major behavior infraction one week before tryouts or during the sports season.
• There are no suspensions for the month before or during the sports season.
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  Student athletes will be required to sign and adhere to a student-athlete contract in order to participate in team sports at LGMS.

1. Students are encouraged to view school as their “profession” and to dress accordingly.
2. Students will wear clothing that covers their stomach, chest, and bottom.
3. Undergarments should remain covered. Shirts must have straps.
4. Students should wear shoes appropriate for PE or bring them everyday and dress ready for physical activity.
5. Clothing must be free of pictures or writing that can be considered as vulgar, obscene or be gang, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, or drug-related, or show ethnic or religious prejudice.

6. Ears and eyes should be shown during class time.
7. Blankets may not be brought to school.
8. Students may not wear face paint or write/draw on themselves, their clothes or other students unless it is part of an organized school event or activity.
9. Dress that is distracting to the educational process/environment will be evaluated by school administration on a case-by-case basis.

10. NO Slippers

 

Students in grades 6-8 will be able to pick an elective. Not all students will get their first choice. 5th grade students will participate in an elective wheel and will have the opportunity to participate in several electives during the year. Students who are failing one or more classes or have received behavioral referrals may not participate in an elective. Instead, they will be enrolled in an intervention class to address their academic and/or behavioral needs.

 

Information will be sent home at least 2 weeks prior to the event or trip. If the trip is for the purpose of a reward and not tied to curriculum, the following behavior expectations are required for participation.

-  No more than one F at the time of the event

-  Citizenship must be an O, G, or S in every class at time of the event.

-  No more than three moderate behavior infractions within the month of the trip.

-  No major behavior referrals within the month of the trip.

- No suspensions within the month of the trip.

 

Fighting or physical altercation of any type, including horseplay, is not allowed. Individuals may automatically be suspended from school for up to 5 days and may face possible expulsion from Grass Valley School District.

 

1.Overall 2.0 grade point average in grades 6-8.

2. Overall 2.0 GPA in 8th grade.
3. No more than one F during 8th grade year.
4. Pass Constitution test.

Violation of an Education Code, which may result in a suspension or other consequence in the trimester leading up to the ceremony may dismiss a student from participating in the promotion ceremony.

 

Students who are ineligible to participate in the promotion ceremony may not participate in the end-of-the-year activities such as, but not limited to, graduation practice, field trips, and the 8th grade dance.

 

Students who are not eligible to participate, may be placed in a 9th grade class by the high school administration following a non-grad meeting with the high school.

 

Harassment & Bullying (see bullying policy )
Sexual harassment in any form will not be tolerated. If violations occur, disciplinary action will be taken. (Sexual Harassment Policy .) Any discrimination on the basis of race, creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identification or handicap will not be tolerated.
First offense: Incident is investigated, students are counseled, a restorative meeting is held.
Second Offense: Alternative placement 1⁄2-day restorative lessons, apology letter, campus beautification (1-2 days)

Third Offense: Afterschool Detention, verbal no-contact, campus beautification (3-5 days), referral to counseling

Fourth Offense: On-campus suspension, formal no-contact agreement with parent signatures, and
restorative lessons
Fifth Offense: Off campus suspension, review behavior contract, consideration for expulsion.

 

All students are to be immunized against Polio, DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella shots), and Hepatitis B (3 Shots). A district health clerk checks each student’s medical records. Students without verification of immunization will not be allowed to attend school until verification is received. Spitting on another person presents a health hazard and will not be tolerated.

 

Library hours:

9:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday
Students may check out 1 book a time for 2 weeks. No food or drinks allowed in the library.

 

• All students are eligible to receive a free hot breakfast and lunch.

• All students eat in designated lunch areas.

 

Medication at School CA Ed. Code 49423
A medication release form signed by a physician and a parent is required before school personnel can administer any medication. This applies to any medication, prescription or over-the-counter (including cough drops). Specific directions for the administration of the medication at school must be included in a written statement. The health care provider must clearly specify the condition for which the drug shall be given, how it is given, dosage, & related information. Specific instructions should include the emergency treatment of allergic reactions such as those from bee stings. They should clearly state what type of reaction for which drug is to be given (i.e. localized, generalized, severe, mild). A signed release from a physician and parent for school personnel to administer any medications is required. Medications shall be brought to the school by the parent in the original container. No medication (prescription or nonprescription) may be transported by a student or be in the student’s possession while at school.

 

Before and during school, students should remain in supervised, in-bounds areas. Out-of-bounds areas are the

EDUCATION CODE 32280-32289 School safety plans 35160 Authority of Board of Trustees

35160.1 Broad authority of school districts 48900-48927

Suspension and expulsion

49050-49051 Searches by school employees

49330-49334 Injurious objects

Redding v. Safford Unified School District, (9th Cir. 2008) 531 F.3d 1071

B.C. v. Plumas, (9th Cir. 1999) 192 F.3d 1260
Jennings v. Joshua Independent School District, (5th Cir. 1989) 877 F.2d 313

O'Connor v. Ortega, (1987) 480 U.S. 709

New Jersey v. T.L.O., (1985) 469 U.S. 325
Horton v. Goose Creek Independent School District, (5th Cir. 1982) 690 F.2d 470

Zamora v. Pomeroy, (10th Cir. 1981) 639 F.2d 662

 

A search will be conducted where there is reasonable suspicion involving controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, weapons, or other objects which are prohibited or which constitute a threat to the health, safety, or

welfare to the occupants of the school building. A standard search will be conducted as follows:
1. Student removes jacket or sweatshirt. An adult then searches all outerwear.
2. Student removes everything out of all pockets.
3. Student pulls out the pocket linings of his/her pants. Student pats back pockets to show there isn’t anything in them. 4. Student takes off shoes & removes the shoes’ linings. Adult examines them.

5. Student pulls pant leg up above the sock. Adult observes there is nothing in socks.
6. Administrator and adult witness search contents of purse/backpack/book bag.
A Lyman Gilmore administrator conducts every search with an adult witness present. A parent or guardian is notified that a search has been conducted.

 

Access to the Internet, Chromebooks, iPads or other school devices is a privilege that will be denied if used inappropriately. When used inappropriately, disciplinary and/or legal action may be taken. Students are responsible for any lost or broken school owned electronic devices.

 

Some textbooks will be issued for home use. Students are expected to keep all books clean, unmarked, without torn pages. Report cards, diplomas, or class schedules may be withheld for failure to pay for damaged or lost materials.

 

Parents are always welcome! Parents and visitors must register at the Main Office and wear an ID tag on campus. Student visitors are not allowed without prior arrangement. No person shall enter the school premises without checking in with the office to obtain permission and a visitor's pass.

 

In Accordance with AB 2022 Pupil Mental Health Services, School Notification, the Grass Valley School District wants to ensure that parents, guardians, and students are informed about resources available for anyone who believes they are in a mental health crisis. We encourage parents/guardians and students to talk with any adult in the school district if they are concerned about another student and possible mental health needs. Take all threats seriously.

• Tell a trusted adult on campus (teacher, administrator, counselor, etc.)
• If you would like to remain anonymous, you can report an incident on the StopIt App. There is a link on

• Talk to your parent/guardian and ask for advice.