School Arrival
The doors to the school building will open at 7:45AM. For safety and security purposes, scholars should not be dropped off prior to that time. All scholars who arrive prior to 8:45AM should report directly to the cafeteria where they will be supervised by staff. Breakfast is available for all scholars beginning at 7:45AM. At 8:40AM, scholars will be released to their advisories. During this time, scholars have the opportunity to visit their lockers and restrooms. Advisory officially begins at 8:45AM. Each advisory will be co-facilitated by two or more staff members. These staff members may include core subject teachers, specialists, academic coaches, paraprofessionals and special educators. One or more advisors will be in the room at all times. One advisor will be at the doorway to greet scholars, move them along, and to maintain orderly corridor flow.
Tardy/Absence Procedure & Attendance Policy
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Lunch & Recess
There are two lunches: 6th grade and 7/8th grade.
Expectations for conduct in the cafeteria are as follows:
- Scholars are not to cut in the serving line, save spots for others or touch food unless they intend to purchase the item.
- Scholars are expected to eat lunch only in the Cafeteria.
- Scholars who need to use the restroom during lunch must have a cafeteria pass from the Cafeteria Monitors. When scholars are done eating, they must dispose of their trash and unwanted food items in accordance with the school composting program.
- Lunch and recess will be monitored by Staff, Interns and/or School Administration.
Visiting the Nurse
In the event that a scholar is not feeling well they will be permitted to visit the school nurse. Any scholar requiring daily medication must provide documentation to the Nurse. All medications must be distributed and consumed in the nurse’s office under her direct supervision.
Report Cards and Conferences
All scholars will receive two report cards and two progress reports each year. Caregivers can access copies via their Aspen accounts or request a copy from Ms. James in the main office at any time. All families will be invited to Listening Conferences at the beginning of the school year. The goal is for staff to learn about scholars from their caregivers in order to provide best teaching practices. Portfolio conferences are student-led conferences held at the end of the year. Caregivers will be invited to attend. During these conferences, scholars will share their goals as well as the highs and lows of their assignments, projects and assessments.
School Dismissal
Scholars will be dismissed for the school day via the bell at 3:15PM. Dismissal will be monitored by designated staff and an administrator.
Early Release Days: 12:55PM dismissal
Changes in Afternoon Plans
IIn the event that the district makes changes in afternoon plans, families will be notified immediately via robocall. All changes will also be noted on the district website.
In the event that a CSUS-based afterschool club or sport is cancelled, we will notify caregivers via ParentSquare and offer scholars the opportunity to contact home to make alternate afternoon plans.
School Parking
Parking is available to staff (Non-Cambridge residents) only on a first come first serve basis in the garage located on Berkshire Street. There is also Cambridge permit parking on the street. Please be cognizant of street cleaning days and times.