San Juan Unified School District
STARR KING K-8 SCHOOL
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, California 95608
971-7320
School Philosophy
Starr King K-8 protects the rights of all individuals and promotes a safe nurturing learning environment.
Starr King teachers provide a rigorous, relevant high quality curriculum preparing students for a 21st century
world. Students, staff and our parents are valued and respected members of our school community. Our
teachers and staff are committed to ensuring all students will learn.
Stallion Standards
The Starr King Stallion Standards reinforce attitudes and behaviors that promote positive interactions with
others. Within each area of Respect, Responsibility, Citizenship, Caring, Giving, Honesty and Teamwork;
our staff will teach, model and positively reinforce students who model behaviors and attitudes reflective of
the standards. Talking with your child about the standards will reinforce their importance.
Areas of Responsibility
Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment is the shared responsibility of staff, parents and
students.
a. School staff members have the responsibility to:
*provide a rigorous, relevant education
*teach and model appropriate school behaviors
*enforce the rules and regulations, communicate with parents about concerns
*positively reinforce appropriate behavior
b. Parents have the responsibility to:
*support their child’s education through homework and reinforcement
*discuss appropriate school behaviors and support the school policies
*talk with your child daily about what they learned in school
*support the behavior code and suspension policy
c. Students have the responsibility to:
*be prepared and ready to learn
*follow through with homework and studies
*learn and follow the rules and expectations of the school
*respect the rights of self and others and demonstrate self-discipline
*give their best effort daily
School Phone Numbers
Main School Number:
971-7320
Principal, Janice Bowdler
971-7318
Vice Principal, Stephen Moses
971-7318
Secretary, Terri Jones
971-7320, Number 2 or 3
Attendance Line
979-8135
Voicemail System
979-8033
Starr King Website - www.sanjuan.edu (Schools, Elementary, Starr King K-8)
jbowdler@sanjuan.edu
stephen.moses@sanjuan.edu
tjones@sanjuan.edu
STARR KING Kindergarten-8th Grade
2011-2012 SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
SCHOOL NAME:
Starr King K-8
PRINCIPAL'S NAME: Janice Bowdler
AM Kindergarten
7:50-9:20
PM Kindergarten
Instruction
9:20-9:40
Recess
9:40-11:10
Instruction
Thursday P.M. Kindergarten
10:50-12:40
10:40-11:55
12:40-1:00
11:55-12:15
1:00-2:15
GRADES 1- 3
12:15-1:05
GRADES 1-3 Thursday Schedule
7:50-10:00
Instruction
9:15-10:25
Recesses (see below)
7:50-9:15
Instruction
9:15-9:25
Recess
10:10-10:45
Instruction
9:25-10:20
Instruction
10:45 -11:25
Lunch
10:20-11:00
Lunch
11:25-12:40
Instruction
12:40-12:50
Recess
12:50-2:05
Instruction
GRADE 4-6
11:00-1:05
Instruction
GRADE 4-6 Thursday Schedule
7:50-10:00
Instruction
7:50-9:15
Instruction
10:00-10:15
Recess
9:15-9:25
Recess
10:15-11:25
Instruction
9:25-10:55
Instruction
11:25-12:05
Lunch
10:55-11:35
Lunch
12:05-2:15
Instruction
11:35-1:10
Instruction
6th Grade Recess 10:15-10:30
GRADES 7-8
1
7:50-8:50
2
8:53-9:53
Break
9:53-10:03
GRADES 7-8 Thursday Schedule
1
7:50-8:45
2
3
9:44-10:37
8:48-9:41
3
10:06-11:06
4
4
11:09-12:09
Lunch
Lunch
12:09-12:49
5
12:52-1:32
6
1:35-2:15
5
10:40-11:33
11:33-12:13
12:13-1:10
AM RECESS
AM RECESS
10:15-10:25 1st Grade
8:15-9:25
1st Grade
10:00-10:10 3rd Grade
9:15-9:25
3rd Grade
9:15-9:25
2nd Grade
PM RECESS
9:15-9:25
9:15-9:25
9:30-9:40
2nd Grade
4-5 Grade
6th Grade
12:30-12:40 1st Grade
12:40-12:50 2nd Grade
12:40-12:50 3rd Grade
3rd grade will go to playground for 20 min then to cafeteria (swap with 1-2 grades)
6th grade will go to playground for 20 min then to cafeteria (swap with 4-5 grades)
There will be specialized schedules during the school year. If they affect the starting or ending times of the day, parents will be notified
Before School
Students should not arrive at school before 7:35 a.m. in the morning unless they are getting breakfast which
is available at 7:20 a.m. Elementary students are to wait by the gate by the west end of the front of the
campus until supervision is provided on the play areas. Supervision is provided from 7:35 a.m. until 7:50
a.m. for students in grades K-8.
After School
Once school is over, students are not to loiter at the school. Students need to promptly report to after school
activities such as Bridges-After-School, Discovery Club, or sports. Students who are not participating in after
school programs should use their parent directed mode of transportation to report home so that they may
begin their homework and to make contact with their parents. All students are to be picked up within 10
minutes of dismissal time.
Attendance
Daily classroom attendance is critical to student success in school. Student absences will be closely monitored.
All absences need to be verified by parent/guardian as required by the Compulsory Education codes.
A notification system alerting parents to excessive absences is in effect at the start of the school year. ALL
SJUSD schools will follow this process. Excessive absences may result in a School Attendance Review Board
(SARB) hearing.
 Attendance is checked daily.
 State recognized excused absences include a medical appointment, illness, or funeral of an immediate
family member.
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All uncleared absences will be considered truancies unless cleared within 5 days. Students are required to
make up work missed during their absences.
Homework may be requested from the Attendance Office only for prolonged absences of 3 or more days
Tardy Students
Students in grades 1-8 arriving after the 7:50 A.M. bell are considered tardy. Students should report directly to
class during the first 15 minutes of 1st period. After that time, they must check in at the office for an ADMIT
SLIP.
Early Dismissal/Appointments during the Day
We understand that some appointments cannot be made outside the educational day and/or students must be
taken from school early. If a student is to leave school early, notify the office with a note. If attending a
medical appointment, get a note from the doctor to excuse the time missed from school. Absences from
school in excess of 30 minutes may be marked as absences for the day. All students leaving school early
must be signed out by a person on the emergency card. Any student returning to school before the end of the
day must be signed back in.
Bikes, Scooters and Skateboards
Starr King has a NO skateboard and scooter policy. Bikes are to be walked when on school grounds as well.
Helmets are required by law for students who ride a bicycle. Starr King has an area to lock bikes by the west
staff room during the day. All bikes need to be locked and kept in the bike area. Bikes left unlocked or
unattended are subject to theft or vandalism.
Lost and Found
Please make sure that any clothing that will be removed (jackets, sweaters, etc), lunch boxes, binders,
notebooks and backpacks sent to school has your child’s name on it. Items are often left on the blacktop and
grass areas after recess and lunch. The school will attempt to return items to its owner and those items not
returned will be placed in a lost and found area inside the cafeteria. Items left in the lost and found are
donated to the San Juan Clothes Closet.
Starr King Newsletter
The school newsletter will be sent home with your child once a month. The newsletter contains important
information, dates and upcoming activities. Please take time to read the newsletter and know your feedback
is welcome. A copy of all newsletters will also be posted on the school’s website at www.sanjuan.edu (go to
Schools, Elementary and Starr King K-8).
EMERGENCY CARDS
It is extremely important that emergency cards are kept updated and complete at all times. Changes of address,
phone numbers, and people listed on card must be given to the school office. Students who become ill during the
school day need to report to the office to call a parent. Emergency injuries/illnesses will be handled by calling
911.
Medication
No school personnel can provide or administer any form of medication without a signed Authorization for
Medication Administration form. These forms are available in the office and must be signed by a medical doctor.
A new form must be filed each year with the school before any medication can be administered during the school
day. All medication is to be kept and administered in the office. Medications must be brought to the school
office in their original container.
COMPUTER USE
Except as required, the use of school computers and access to the Internet is a privilege. Students who do not
follow the rules may be disciplined, and may lose computer privileges. When students use school computers,
they agree to follow:
 The directions of teachers and school staff, Rules of the school and school district; and
 Rules of any computer network they access.
Students also agree to be considerate and respectful of other users and to follow these rules:
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Use school computers for school-related education and research only.
Do not use school computers and networks for personal or commercial purpose.
Do not change any software of documents (except documents you create).
Do not produce, distribute, access, use, or store information which:
o Is prohibited by law, district or school rules;
o Violates copyright laws;
o Is obtained by trespassing in private or confidential files;
o Would subject the district or individual to liability (such as defamatory information);
o Is obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit;
o Causes delay, disruption, or harm to systems, programs, networks, or equipment;
o Is otherwise prohibited in the workplace or on a school campus.
The district has Internet safety resources available to students and the public on the district’s Web site. There is
information about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individual on social networking
Web sites and in chat rooms and cyber bullying awareness and response.
Use of Pictures on the School Website
Student directory information may be released to parent/guardian organizations, the news media, law enforcement
agencies, alumni associations, military recruiters and colleges and universities. In addition, photographs and
video of students may be taken occasionally by the news media or for district publicity and used for
communication purposes, including district publications, the district Web site, and district-produced cable
television programming.
Student information which is released may include the following: student’s name, grade level, address, telephone
number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports,
weights and heights of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance (entry and withdrawal), degrees and awards
received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, and other similar
information.
If you do not want photographs or information on your student to be released, you must make this known in
writing to the principal of your child’s school. Visit San Juan Central, call (916) SAN-JUAN or visit
http://www.sanjuan.edu/about.cfm?subpage=50297 to obtain and file an opt-out form.
Homework
Homework is an important part of a student’s education. At Starr King, homework is assigned by the
individual teacher and the amount of homework varies depending on grade level. Homework should be
expected Monday thru Thursday. Many of our teachers have homework pages on the school website
(www.sanjuan.edu, Schools, Elementary, Starr King) and this is a great resource to find out what is expected
on a nightly basis. The more involved you are with the homework the more valuable it becomes. Reading
with your child is one of the most valuable skills that can be worked on at home, so finding time to read each
night will have a profound impact on their education. For the 4th-8th grade students, a binder reminder is
provided for communication between home and school.
Dress Code
The school district reserves the right to insist that the dress and grooming of students stays within the limits
of generally accepted good taste. Students shall be required to show proper attention to personal cleanliness
and neatness of dress and appearance. The purpose of the Dress Code is to facilitate a strong educational
environment and ensure the safety and well-being of all people on campus.
Any clothing/hairstyle or writing that distracts from the educational environment, makes others feel unsafe, or
promotes negative/illegal behavior will not be tolerated. Clothing that is associated with gang attire or group
intimidation will not be allowed at any time.
Consequences
1) Redirect (change attire) 2) Parent called/Warning letter sent 3) Lunch detention 4) Conference with parent and
P.A.S.S. (Positive Alternative to School Suspension). Additional violations may result in suspension.
Students who are dressed inappropriately will be asked to change their attire.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts
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Pants MUST fit appropriately, worn at the hips or higher, free of manufactured or purposely-made holes.
Absolutely NO sagging - Pants must fit at the waist. To avoid sagging, follow the waistline guideline: Your waist measurement plus
one inch.
No pajamas
Shorts and skirts MUST meet the "mid thigh" length guideline (5 to 7 inches above knees) even with leggings worn underneath.
Belts should not extend more than "5 fingers" from the buckle and must be worn through the belt loops. No blue or red belts. No
Old English Lettering.
Under garments must not show at any time.
Shirts and Tops
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Each top must have a collar or sleeves.
Tops must not expose midriff/torso/cleavage, i.e. tank tops, see-through/mesh tops, spaghetti straps, halters, etc.
Shirts must have appropriate messages on them. No violent pictures.
Shoes
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Shoes must be worn at all times.
Flip-Flops, clogs, roller shoes, slippers, high heels are not allowed.
No open toed shoes.
Shoelaces may not be blue or red.
Headgear
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No ball caps, sweatband, knit caps or bandannas, may be worn at school. Hoods must be removed inside any building.
Parents may apply for a health exemption to the rule. That means the hat is to be worn to protect from the sun.
No sunglasses except prescription glasses.
Jewelry
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Jewelry must be free of inappropriate messages, spikes and metal studs.
Clothes and wallets must be free of hanging chains.
Hair and Make-up must not distract from the learning process. No make-up K-5.
Visible body art, glitter, stickers or washable tattoos are not acceptable attire at school.
Discipline Code
In order for schools to operate in a smooth and efficient manner, there are policies and procedures that are common to
each school. The governing Board of the San Juan Unified School District and the Superintendent are supportive of a
philosophy that provides students with a safe learning environment. Students must be free to learn and teachers must be
free to teach. Students are accountable for their behavior during school and school activities as well as on their way to and
from school and school activities and while on the school grounds at any time.
(1) Under the influence, possession, or use of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, dangerous substance,
or intoxicant of any kind
1st Offense: 3-5 day home suspension/required parent conference
Additional offenses will results in a 5 day home suspension/possible recommendation for Expulsion
(2) Selling of controlled substances (actual or purported), furnishing or in possession for sale of any controlled
substance
1st Offense: 5 day home suspension and recommendation for Expulsion
(3) Possession, selling, or furnishing of any gun, knife, explosive or other dangerous object
1st Offense: 5 day home suspension, law enforcement or fire marshal and request for expulsion
(4) Assault and/or Battery upon school employee
1st Offense: 5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification and request for expulsion
(5) Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of an electronic act
1st Offense: 3-5 day home suspension, parent conference
Additional offenses will result in a 5 day home suspension and request for expulsion
(6) Aided or abetted in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another person
1st Offense: 3-5 day home suspension, parent conference, possible request for expulsion
(7) Robbery or extortion
1st Offense: 5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, request for expulsion
(8) Committing or attempting to commit sexual assault or battery
1st Offense: 5 day home suspension, law enforcement notification, request for expulsion
A complete listing of the Student Behavior Code and Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion is distributed to each
student at the beginning of the school year or upon registration.
School Consequences
Starr King believes all students have a right to a quality education free from distractions and interruptions.
Students who take that right away from others re subject to varying means of corrections. Discipline at Starr
King is progressive depending on occurrences and severity. The following consequences may be used:
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Individual conference with student
Parent contacts which includes citations
Parent/Teacher/Student conferences
Behavior Contract
Removal from class for day; PASS (Positive Alternative to School Suspension)
Home Suspension
Recommendation for Expulsion (often involves contacting Law Enforcement)
It is our belief that through teamwork, as parents, teachers, and students that all students can be successful at
Starr King.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS
GUM IS NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS
STARR KING K-8 SCHOOL RULES & EXPECTATIONS FOR COMMON AREAS
Area/ Rule
Respect
Responsibility
Citizenship
Classroom
Cafeteria
*Use good manners
*Raise your hand quietly
*Listen when others are talking
*Keep hands & feet to self
*Use good manners
*Clean up your area
*Keep hands, feet, & objects to
*Be prepared for class
*Be prompt
*Turn in class work on time
*Take care of materials
*Wait in line patiently
*Food and drink stays in designated
area
*Place trash in containers
*Take only what you’ll eat
*Follow classroom rules
*Follow directions
*Be in your seat before the bell
rings
*Walk at all times
*Listen to directions
*Wait to be excused
*Follow directions
*Be a team player, encourage
others
*Keep hands and feet to yourself
*Return equipment to designated
areas
*Throw trash in designated
containers
*Listen responsibly
*Applaud appropriately
*Sit appropriately
*Focus on presentation
*Keep hands and feet to self
*No food, drink, or gum
*Use kind words and actions
*Respect property, yours and
others
*Return all materials to
proper places on time
*Use internet appropriately
*Print only when given
permission
*No food, drink, or gum
*Walk at all times
*Talk quietly
*Use drinking fountains
appropriately
*Sit properly on benches and
table areas
*Stay within designated
boundaries
*Follow playground rules
*Sit quietly during presentation
*Wait for dismissal
*Walk in and out in orderly
fashion
*Follow directions
*Keep hands and feet to yourself
*Use tables and chairs
appropriately
*Keep backpacks outside
*Use quiet voices
yourself
Blacktop/
Playground
Assemblies/
Special Events
Media Center
Hallways
Office Areas
Bathroom
Bus Area
Bicycles/Walkers
*Use polite words and actions
*Respect property, yours, and
others
*Use polite words and
actions
*Wait quietly until you are
helped
*State your purpose politely
*Obtain permission to use the phone
*No food, drink, or gum
*Give people privacy
*Respect property, yours and
others
*Keep bathroom clean
*Flush toilets
*Inform adults of vandalism
*Use polite words and actions
*Use a quiet voice
*Keep hands and feet to yourself
*Wait in line patiently
*No gum
*Pick up litter
*Use polite words & actions
*Respect property, yours and others
*Touch other people’s property only with
permission
*Pick up litter
*Enter and exit campus promptly
*Do not use main hallway
unless you have permission
*Use hallway passes during
class
*Move to class on time
*Keep hands, feet, and
objects to yourself
*Use tables and chairs
appropriately
*Follow directions
*Keep water in sink
*Wash hands
*Put towels in trash
*Use designated bathroom
*Get to bus on time
*Do not block front doors
*Stay behind yellow line
*Follow bus rules
*Follow bus driver directions
*Walk bikes on campus
*Wear helmets
*Secure bicycles in bike area
*Obey those with bikes allowed in bike
area
STARR KING K-8 SCHOOL RULES & EXPECTATIONS
Area/ Rule
Caring/Giving
Honesty
Teamwork
Classroom
*Help others when needed
*Open the door for someone else
*Keep a positive attitude
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*Work cooperatively in groups
*Be accepting of others and their ideas
*Do your part on class work
Cafeteria
*Care about our environment by picking
up trash
*Help others when needed
*Say “please”, “thank you” or
“excuse me”
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*Work together to clean class table
*Set a good example for others
*Include others in games
*Be friendly
*Treat others how you want
to be treated
*I will share equipment
*Keep a positive attitude
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*Take your “outs”
*Play fair
*Be a good sport
*Stay positive
*Work together to solve conflicts
*Open the door for others
*Help others when needed
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*Set a good example for others
Media Center
*Open the door for others
*Help others when needed
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*Work cooperatively with others
Hallways
*Greet others
*Say “please”, “thank you”,
or “excuse me”
*Open the door for others
*Help others when needed
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*Set a good example for others
*Accept others for who they are.
Office/SSC
*Open the doors for others
*Say “please” and “ thank you
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*wait your turn
Bathroom
*Be courteous to those
around you
*Use quiet voices
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*Report any issues
*Help others when needed
*Help yourself and others
stay safe
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*Walk or ride with a buddy
*Be courteous to others
around you
*Help yourself and others
stay safe
*Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, and
integrity through your words and actions
*Cooperate with one another at the
bus stop
*Take turns getting on the bus
Blacktop &
Patio
Assemblies/
Special
Events
Bicycles/Walkers
Bus Area
Searches
To ensure the health, safety and welfare of students, school authorities and law enforcement officers may
conduct searches as allowed by law. In addition, district Safe Schools officers (Sheriff's deputies) may use
trained dogs to indicate the presence of drugs in lockers, vehicles, backpacks, and other locations.
PTA
Starr King is extremely proud of our Parent Organization and its contributions to our school. The PTA
provides transportation for field trips, support for the classroom teachers and evening events. In order for
our PTA to continue its support of our school, it will hold various fundraisers throughout the school year and
your help is greatly needed. For the upcoming 2011-12 school year, the PTA president will be Michael
Rosales. For further information or questions, please contact him at letandmikeR@aol.com
Athletics
Starr King offers students different opportunities for participation in after-school athletics. If enough
students sign up, flag football and volleyball are offered in the fall, basketball is offered during the winter
months and track in the springtime. San Juan Unified School District works through Mission Oaks
Recreational and Parks District to provide sports at the different grade levels. Flyers, when provided, are
available in the office. For further information and program availability please contact MORPD at 916-4882810.
After School Programs
Starr King is proud to be able to offer two different opportunities for students to participate in after-school
academics and recreation. Discovery Club is a fee program offered through the SJUSD and is on a first come
basis. There are limited numbers of seats available and names are placed on a waiting list until spots become
available. For further information about the program and availability, please call 916-971-5975. Starr King
also offers Bridges after School. This program is has a small monthly fee. Students are offered academics
and recreation until 6:00 M-F. This program is a first come, first serve basis and fills quickly. Forms can be
picked up and returned at the Starr King office. For further information, please contact Misty Middleton at
916-496-0096.
Birthdays and Celebrations
Birthdays and celebrations are important parts of our lives. Because of the limited amount of time and the
distractions these celebrations cause we ask that gifts, balloons, flowers and presents be kept at home.
Cupcakes must be store bought and arrangements made with the teacher in advance. Any food brought for
celebrations without teacher approval will be kept in the office until a parent can pick materials up. We do
not allow birthday celebrations in grades 7-8 due to the disruption this causes during lunch.
Field Trips
One enriching experience of school is the ability to take students on field trips. Field trips are a school
activity and are subject to school rules. Because field trips are a privilege, students who struggle following
school rules are often excluded from field trips. It is also required that a field trip permission slip form be
filled out and turned in prior to the student attending the trip. Because many trips require confirmations prior
to the day of the excursion, deadlines regarding turning in permission slips are necessary and failure to meet
the deadline will result in a student not being able to attend the trip. Starr King staff does everything possible
to keep the costs down and the fees charged just cover the costs of the trip so your donations are critical in
ensuring we continue to provide these experiences.
Volunteer Policy/Driving for Field Trips
Starr King welcomes the participation of parents in their student’s education here at Starr King K-8. In order
to participate in school activities, a fingerprint background check is required prior to volunteer service. The
district will pay the appropriate fee for the fingerprint background check to take place. The process can take
up to several weeks so please initiate the process well before you plan on volunteering. You may obtain
forms from the school secretary.
Also, any parent wishing to drive on a field trip must also have a volunteer driver form filled on file in the
office. These forms are available from the school secretary.
Recognition of Appropriate Behaviors
The staff believes that students who have appropriate behavior, excellent attendance and work habits, and
commendable efforts and achievement need to be recognized. Assemblies are held to recognize students’
achievements, and parents are invited. The rewards and criterion for student recognition are listed below.
What
Principal’s Awards
AAA Club
Stallion Standards
Criterion
Daily Attendance
Progress Reports
Student Achievement
Attendance-Attitude-Academics
5 or less tardies/absences
Students consistently demonstrate
 Social Skills
 Work Habits
 Homework Completion
Respect-Responsibility-Citizenship-Caring and
Giving-Honesty-Teamwork
Award
Assemblies
School Awards
Awards assemblies
Special Activities
Recognition on Morning
Announcements based on teacher
recommendations
Starr King “Bucks” are also given to students by school personnel for outstanding behaviors, as incentives
and rewarding behavior improvements. The Starr King “Bucks” can be used to purchase items from the
student store and other rewards. The “Bucks” must be spent by the end of the school year and cannot be
given to other students.
Students may be required to meet academic or citizenship standards in order to participate in extracurricular
activities.
Visiting School
Starr King encourages parents to visit the school. If a parent would like to visit a classroom, we ask that the
parent give the teacher 24 hours notice prior to a visitation. State law requires that all visitors and volunteers
first check in with the office before entering the campus or classrooms. An identification badge will be
provided and must be worn at all times while on the campus.
If visiting a classroom during the instructional day, a teacher will not have time to hold a conference. Parents
who need to communicate with the teacher should email or call the teacher and set up an appointment before
or after school.
At the end of the day, we ask that parents meet their child in the front of the school rather than down the
hallways or in front of the room. For safety and health reasons, please keep family pets at home unless
arrangements have been made with the teacher or other appropriate school official to bring the animal as part
of a school activity.
Parking Lot Traffic
As many of you are aware, the flow of traffic can be a concern. There are a couple of things we can do to make it
less congested. There are two entrances to the campus, one on the Mission Avenue side and one on the Cottage
Avenue side. All cars exit out the Cottage Avenue side of the campus. When dropping or picking up students,
please stay to the two lanes closest to the cement median that divides the bus lane and car lanes. If we keep the
lane closest to the parked cars open it allows for cars to flow smoothly through the parking lot. If you need to
get out of your car please park in a designated parking area. Leaving your car unattended adds to the
congestion. If your student is not ready to get out of your car we would also ask you to pull into a parking spot
so that you can assist your student without blocking the lanes of traffic. It becomes congested at about 7:45 a.m.
each morning. To avoid this you may want to arrive a few minutes earlier. Please continue to be aware of
students both in the parking lot and out on the streets.
Parking Lot Expectations
1. No cars are allowed in the bus loading zone.
2. Loading and Unloading Zone (area in front of bus loading area and 2 lanes nearest the cement island
only)– cars cannot be left unattended. Please realize while waiting in this area, students will be
attempting to get to cars and may be walking between other cars.
3. The arrows mean moving traffic.
4. At all times please be aware of students. They will move in and out of parked or non-moving cars.
5. Keep your speed under 5 miles per hour in the parking lot for the safety of everyone.
Traffic Flow in Parking Lot
Office
BUS LOADING ONLY
MP Room
All Gray shaded areas are crosswalks!
Play Structure Area
Play
Structure
Area
Loading and Unloading Only
Loading and Unloading Only
BUS LOADING ONLY
Loading and
Unloading
Only
M4
19
R
R
HT
2
M5
3
Play
Structure
Bike
Rack
Elementary/Early
Reader Pick Up
M1
I have read and reviewed this student handbook with my child and understand the expectations set
forth.
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Student Name
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Date
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Teacher Name
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Grade
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature