Policies

Distractive Items

Video games, Sharpies, toys, personal stereo players, or other items that are disruptive to school activities, dangerous, or potentially damaging to school property, are not allowed at school or at school sponsored functions. Items will be confiscated and must be picked up by the student or parent from the assistant principal.

Dangerous Items

Matches, lighters, vape pens, cigarettes, or any smoking paraphernalia, drugs, alcohol, fireworks, laser pointers, permanent markers, spray bottles, squirt guns, play guns, water balloons, shaving cream, glass containers, aerosol containers, body sprays/perfumes, hairspray and spray paint are not allowed at school. Items will be confiscated.

All forms of fighting or conspiracies to fight are strictly prohibited and will result in consequences that may include suspension or expulsion. Students who “arrange” for other students to fight will also face severe disciplinary action. Recording, sharing, and/or posting a video/pictures of a fight will result in disciplinary action and possible law enforcement involvement. This includes walking to and from school.

Bullying behaviors which include physical, written, verbal, and electronic, with the intent to harass, sexually harass threaten, intimidate, Cyberbully, or cause bodily or psychological harm, are not allowed. All incidents should be reported immediately to an adult on campus or by completing the online format at: quimbyoak.eesd.org/lobohelp.

Any items published on social media having negative effects on our school climate will be handled by school administrators and/or law enforcement agencies if necessary. This includes negative activity done at home. Posting on, making comments or accessing social platforms during the school day is not allowed and violations of any kind will result in disciplinary action.

Students are not allowed to sell any unauthorized items or collect money on campus. This includes fundraisers for other schools and organizations.

Appropriate and modest attire is expected at school. Students should be comfortable without distraction.

• Undergarments should not be showing under any circumstances. If clothing is not worn correctly, it must be corrected or parents will be contacted.
• Sleepwear and blankets are not to be worn (Exceptions on verified Spirit Day)
• Hats or hoodies are allowed IF worn appropriately on campus, but are subject to individual classroom policies. Face and ears must be visible to school staff.
• NO profane, vulgar, sexually suggestive, violent, drug, alcohol, tobacco or gang-related clothing are allowed. This includes clothing or accessories that are predominantly red or blue.
• Items such as backpacks belts and belt buckles will also be monitored. Inappropriate words designs or anything causing a distraction may be confiscated and could lead to disciplinary action.

The school administration reserves the right to individually forbid a student from wearing any attire, logos, symbols, or insignias including excessive clothing color, that is determined to create a hostile environment or distracts from learning.

With the ever changing fashion trends, it is difficult to have a comprehensive list of acceptable attire. Therefore, appropriate attire is based on staff and administration discretion to ensure success for all students.

Quimby Oak Middle School makes every effort to ensure gender equity. All facilities, classes, awards, and extracurricular activities are made available and are open to all Quimby students. Our physical education program is co-educational. Students are encouraged to join clubs, and to participate in school wide activities without regard to gender.

Students are responsible for the use and care of all textbooks issued to them. They are also responsible for any library books they check out. Students and their parents/guardians are financially responsible for lost or damaged books (Ed. Code 48904 ). Please be aware of this and take care of them appropriately. Library books should be returned on or before the due dates.

For safety reasons parents and visitors are not allowed to eat with students. All students must eat their food in designated eating areas for supervision and clean up purposes.

No off campus food of any kind may be brought on campus to share with students and their peers. This includes food delivery services.

Celebratory items are not permitted. Items such as balloons, flowers, and gifts should be left off campus, during non-school hours. These items create distractions to the learning environment.

Additionally, food items such as cupcakes, pizzas, cakes, etc., are NOT allowed. This includes both home baked/prepared goods and purchased goods.

Quimby Oak is a closed campus, as are all Evergreen schools. Students are required to remain on campus during the entire school day. If students must leave for an appointment during the school day, the parent must come to the office to sign them out. If someone other than a parent will be picking the student up, and they are not on the emergency contact list, please state his or her name in a note or call the front office to provide permission. We are not allowed to release a student without your written or oral permission. Unless students are involved in an after school sponsored activity, they should leave school directly after school. Boggini Park, adjacent to the school, is off-limits for one hour before and one hour after school.

Each classroom teacher is allowed to set guidelines and policies for his or her individual classroom. Violations of these policies may result in assigned reflection time or other consequences.

The Health Office is only for students who are ill or injured at school. You must enter the Health Office through the front office door only. Parents or family members picking up sick/injured children must sign them out in the Health Office Log Book

No medications, prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines can be brought to school and taken without both parent and physician signatures. Medication request forms may be obtained in the Health Office and need to be updated yearly. In addition, all medication must be brought in by an adult and kept in the Health Office unless the physician states otherwise.

Students may not be called to the phone during school hours. However, in an emergency, the secretaries may take a message for a student or arrange a call back. If a student needs to make a phone call to a parent, they may come up to the office and the front office staff or an assistant principal will assist them. Students are not to have their cell phones out during the school day. Cell phones are to be silent and/or off from 8:00am – 2:15pm. Cell phones are not to be in use around campus, should not be out in the locker rooms, and should only be used in a classroom if there have been specific directions from a teacher.

Remote Classrooms Norms & Expectations

Much like in our physical classrooms, teachers and students develop Norms and Expectations for their new remote classrooms. In this way, students will be clear on what is expected and how to succeed in class. Please discuss proper online etiquette before your child joins the remote classroom. This includes expectations about cameras, microphones, and appropriate attire as defined in this handbook.

The following Evergreen School District policies are provided to you to increase your awareness of what is and is not tolerated at any Evergreen School District campus. Policies in their entirety will be distributed at the beginning of the school year and can be requested from the school office.

Student Use of Technology - B.P. 6163.4

The Governing Board recognizes that technology provides ways to access the most current and extensive sources of information. Technology enables students to practice skills and to develop reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Every effort shall be made to provide equal access to technology throughout the district’s schools and classes. Students are responsible for adhering to Evergreen School District’s Acceptable Use Agreement.

Non-Discrimination - B.P. 5145.3

District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, with respect to the actual or perceived ethnic group, religion, gender, color, race, ancestry, national origin, and physical or mental disability, age or sexual orientation. The Governing Board shall ensure equal opportunities for all students in admission and access to the educational program, guidance, and counseling programs, athletic programs, testing procedures, and other activities.

Sexual Harassment - B.P. 5145.7

The Governing Board is committed to maintaining a school environment that is free from harassment. The Board prohibits sexual harassment of any student by another student, an employee or other person, at school or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against any person who complains, testifies, assists or otherwise participates in the complaint process established in accordance with this policy. Any student who engages in sexual harassment of anyone at school or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity is in violation of this policy and shall be subject to disciplinary action.

Uniform Complaint Procedure - B.P. 1312.4

The Board recognizes that the district has primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing education. The district shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level. The district shall follow uniform procedures when addressing civil rights guarantees, complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or gender equity issues, or failure to comply with state or federal law in programs for consolidated categorical aid, Indian education, migrant education, child nutrition, special education, adult education, career/vocation education, and child development. The Board prohibits retaliation in any form for the filing of a complaint, the reporting of instances of discrimination, or for participation in complaint procedures. Such participation shall not in any way affect the status, grades, or work assignments of the complainant. The Board acknowledges and respects employee rights to privacy. Discrimination complaints shall be investigated in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the parties and the facts. This includes keeping the identity of the complainant confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the investigation or proceedings, as determined by the Superintendent or designee on a case-by-case basis. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that employees designated to investigate complaints are knowledgeable about the laws and programs for which they are responsible.

Tobacco-Free Environment - B.P. 4016.1 and 5131.62

Documentation and research has demonstrated the health hazards associated with the use of tobacco products and the breathing of second-hand smoke. Further, a legislative mandate requires the district to alleviate the presence and use of tobacco products in the educational environment. The Governing Board intends to maintain tobacco and smoke-free school facilities, grounds, offices, work areas, and district vehicles for all of its students, employees, parents, volunteers, and visitors.

Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures - B.P. 3212.4 W

The Board recognizes that the district has primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing education. The district shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level. The district shall follow uniform procedures when addressing complaints regarding Instructional Materials, Teacher Vacancy/Mis-assignment and Facilities conditions which pose an emergency or urgent threat to the health or safety of students and/or staff.

Protection of Pupil Rights

The district has adopted policies, in consultation with parents, regarding student and parent rights as well as arrangements to protect the privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution purposes. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act gives parents certain rights with respect to their child’s educational records. More information is available in the school office.

Search and Seizure - BP/AR 5145.12

School officials may search any individual student, his/her property, or district property under his/her control when there is a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence that he/she is violating the law, Board policy, administrative regulation, or other rules of the district or school. The types of student property that may be searched by school officials include, but are not limited to lockers, desks, purses, backpacks, student vehicles parked on district property, cellular phones, or other electronic communication devices. (Ed Code 49050)