School Policies

Attendance Information

Report an Absence – Available 24 Hours a Day
📞 Call and leave a message at (714) 564-8100

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Attendance Expectations

• Regular and punctual attendance is essential for your child’s success in school.

• Positive attendance habits help develop responsibility and engagement toward learning.

• Please keep your child home if they are vomiting, have a fever, or show signs of a contagious illness.

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Reporting an Absence

• Each absence must be verified by phone, parentsquare message, or a written note.

• Please include:

  • Your child’s name

  • Teacher’s name

  • Dates of absence

  • Specific reason for the absence

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Excused Absences Include:

• Personal illness or medical quarantine

• Medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic appointments

• Religious holidays or ceremonies

• Required court appearances

• Death in the immediate family

Unexcused absences are all other reasons not listed above.

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Physician’s Note Policy

• After 14 total absences, the district requires a doctor’s note for any further absences.

• Failure to provide documentation will result in unexcused absences.

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Tardy Policy

• School begins promptly at 8:00 AM.

• Students are considered tardy after the 8:00 bell, even if they are on campus but not yet in class.

• To ensure on-time arrival, we recommend arriving between 7:35–7:45 AM.

• Unexcused tardies include reasons such as oversleeping, waiting for rides, or traffic delays.

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Late Arrivals & Early Check-Outs

• Students arriving late must check in at the front office before going to class.

• To check your child out early, please:

  • Visit the front office—staff will call for your child.

  • Sign your child out at the office.

  • Ensure the person picking up your child is listed on the emergency card and presents photo ID.

Health Office Information

Contact Information
📞 Health Office: (714) 564-8186
👩‍⚕️ Ms. Angie, LVN 

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Our Role

• The Health Office plays a vital role in promoting the well-being and safety of all students during the school day.
• Our primary responsibilities include:
  • Providing immediate care for minor injuries or illnesses
  • Administering medications according to school policy and healthcare guidelines
  • Monitoring student health to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment

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When Students Feel Sick at School

• If your child feels ill or is injured, they should inform their teacher or supervising staff immediately.
• The student will be sent to the Health Office for evaluation.
• If a student exhibits:
  • Fever of 100.4°F or higher
  • Vomiting or diarrhea
  • Other contagious symptoms
    the parent or guardian will be contacted to pick up the child to prevent the spread of illness and ensure proper care.
• A courtesy call is made to parents or guardians each time a student visits the Health Office, regardless of the severity of the concern.

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Medication Policy

• Whenever possible, medication should be taken at home under parent supervision.
• Prescription and over-the-counter medications may only be administered at school:
  • By authorized school staff
  • With a completed SAUSD Parent/Physician Medication Authorization Form
  • When the medication is supplied to the office in its original container
• Students may not carry any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) on campus.
• Parents may leave approved medication with school personnel for administration as directed.

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Over-the-Counter Medications

• Even common items such as lotions, petroleum jelly, or lip balm require doctor authorization before use at school.
• To allow access to these items, please submit an Over-the-Counter Parent/Guardian Authorization Form to the Health Office.

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School Nurse Availability

• A school nurse is available on campus daily to assist with student health needs, medication administration, and emergencies.
• Our goal is to ensure every student feels safe, cared for, and supported, allowing them to focus on learning in a healthy environment.

 

Uniform Policy

Tops
👕 Acceptable Colors:

• Red
• Navy Blue
• Light Blue
• White

Types of Tops:

• Polo shirts
• Blouses
• College shirts (encouraged on designated days to promote college awareness)
• Spirit shirts (may be worn on spirit days or Fridays)

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Bottoms
👖 Acceptable Colors:

• Black
• Navy Blue
• Khaki

Types of Bottoms:

• Pants
• Shorts
• Skirts
• Skorts
• Jumpers

Additional Guidelines:

• Jeans are allowed as long as they are not ripped, torn, or distressed.
• All clothing should be neat, clean, and appropriately sized for school activities.

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Shoes & Footwear
👟 Guidelines:

• Closed-toe shoes are required at all times for safety.
• Athletic or sturdy shoes are recommended for playground and P.E. activities.
• Crocs, sandals, flip-flops, or open-toe shoes are not permitted.
• Shoes should be securely fastened (no loose or backless styles).