The safety of your child is of the utmost concern to all of us.  We ask parents to review these safety measures for children who walk to school or walk to their bus stop.
 
 

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Look both ways before crossing the street. When a signal is approached, wait for a new walk signal or a new green light, rather than trying to cross when the signal may change. Use the protection accorded in the form of marked crosswalks, traffic signals, or crossing guards. Cross only at safe corners even if it requires walking a little farther - especially in front of the school Children should leave for school early enough to allow sufficient time, without running, to avoid being tardy. They should not arrive before 7:55 a.m. since there is no supervision on the playground until that time. Avoid going into the street between parked cars. Do not talk to or accept rides from strangers. Do not bring skateboards to school.

If you drive your child to school please designate a location where you will let your child out and pick him/her up each day.  Pre-arrange a spot on the school side of the street only.

Traveling students will exit via Tulsa Street.  Kindergarten students enter the front gate on Tulsa. Kindergarten dismissal will be via the Tulsa Kindergarten gate.  All other students will use the Beckford and the Vanalden gate as recommended by our parent Safety Committee.  All gates except the Tulsa St gate will be locked during school hours.  Do not permit your child to cross mid-block or between parked cars.  DOUBLE PARKING causes a hazardous condition and is illegal. PLEASE DO NOT DOUBLE PARK nor use the parking lot as a drop off or pick up area.

Because of the active sports and physical education program, children should wear shoes, which give the best possible support.  SLIP-ONS, CLOGS, AND SANDALS are a hazard on the playground, especially in running and kicking games.  Thong sandals are NOT PERMITTED.  Socks are required. We will appreciate your cooperation in having your child come to school wearing appropriate footwear, which will enable him/her to participate in the playground activities.

Students in grades 3-5 may ride their bicycles to school.  Permits are available in the office.  Parents should instruct children about bicycle safety rules including the wearing of helmets, which is mandatory.

The School assumes no responsibility for damaged or stolen bicycles.

BIKE RULES:

   1. Students in grades 3-5 may ride their bicycles to school.  They must obey traffic laws
       and follow bike safety rules.
   2. Students must have a bike license and obtain a permit from the office.
   3. Students must walk their bikes in and out of the school.  They must lock their bikes and
       leave the rack area promptly. 

Accurate emergency information must be on file with the school.  Cards for this purpose have been sent home.  Parents should keep this information up to date by informing the school of any changes immediately.  Please have more than one phone number listed.

Children are not permitted to leave the school grounds during school hours.  If a student is to leave during school hours for ANY reason, the parent or an adult designated in writing by the parent, must come in person to the school office to be identified to sign the official release permit and to pick up the student.  The child will not be called out of the classroom until the release permit is signed. Please understand that we do this for the safety of your child.

Your help is needed in preventing acts of vandalism.  If you see any acts of vandalism, call the LAPD at 787-1122 or School Security at (213) 625-6631.

You are welcome to visit your child's classroom at any time.  You MUST check in with the office each time in order that we may give a visitor's permit to identify you to the teacher and to let us know that you are on the grounds.  This is important for the protection of your child. Children (including pre-schoolers) may NOT visit classrooms.  Visitations are limited to 20 minutes during class time. Parents who wish to volunteer in the classrooms are welcome, but pre-school children cannot be in the classrooms.  Volunteers also must sign in and out so that we know you are on the grounds.

No personal property insurance is provided for loss of, or damage to, students' personal property (including bicycles).  Please do not allow children to bring valuables to school.  No toys, play, equipment, and/or games are allowed except on special occasions and when authorized by the teacher and the principal.

Please be sure all personal articles (coats, sweaters, lunch boxes, etc.) are marked with your child's name.

California State Law requires every child of school age to attend school unless they are ill.  When returning from absence, the child must present a written note from his/her parents stating the cause of the absence.  A child wearing a cast, using crutches, or who has stitches needs a note from the doctor and the permission of the principal to be readmitted to school.

   1. All students should arrive between 7:55 and 8:20 a.m.  No students are to arrive
       before 7:55 a.m. unless they are enrolled in the childcare program.
   2. Front gate opens at 7:55 a.m. Vanalden and Beckford gates open at 8:05 am.
   3. Students must prepare to line up at the bell.  They must stand quietly in line when 
        the bell rings at 8:20 a.m.
   4. Students who are driven to school should be dropped off and picked up at the curb
        on the school side of the street.  NO DOUBLE PARKING.
   5. Students are expected to follow all traffic rules when walking to and from school.
       They are expected to be respectful of others and their property along the way.
   6. Kindergarten students must leave school grounds immediately upon dismissal.
   7. Students and other persons in the community are not allowed on the school grounds
       when the school and playground are closed. 

Because school should be a safe and nurturing learning environment:

   1. Students must respect the rights and property of others.
   2. Students must not use improper language or gestures.
   3. Students must not trade or sell anything on the school grounds.
   4. Students must be respectful and follow directions given by adults.
   5. Weapons, knives, spiked or heavy accessories, explosives, intoxicants and drugs
       are not to be brought to school.
   6. Large combs, toys, radios, cameras, skates and skateboards are not to be brought
       to school by students, unless specifically authorized by the teacher and/or approved
       by the principal.
   7. Gum and candy are not to be brought to school.
   8. Students must not run at school, except when playing a game with the class.
   9. Students must have Permission from an adult to leave the classroom or assigned area.
  10. Students must remain on the school grounds throughout the school day, unless they have
        a lunch permit or are picked up by an adult with written authorization by a parent.
  11. Prescribed medication must be submitted with a signed authorization form to the school
       office. Staff will administer dosage only in the office. 

   1. Only school playground supplies and equipment may be used for games played at
       school unless specifically authorized by the teacher and principal.
   2. Students must not play in the rest rooms or around the buildings.
   3. When on the yard at recess or noon, students must play in assigned game areas or sit
       near the game area.
   4. Ball monitors should hold on to the ball before and after the game. Balls must not be
       kicked, thrown or bounced after the bell has rung.
   5. Students must not leave school grounds to recover a ball that goes over the fence. 
       The loss should be reported to the yard supervisor. 

   1. Students must eat snacks and lunch in the lunch area ONLY.
   2. Students must be quiet and orderly while eating in the lunch area.
   3. Students must remain seated and follow directions of lunch supervisors.
   4. All litter must be thrown in tartans. 

School policy dictates that teachers assign homework to all students according to the following schedule on a Monday-Thursday schedule.  (Upper grades may at times be assigned homework on Friday or over the weekend).  The time allocations are as follows:

Kindergarten  15-20 minutes per day: