SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL HOURS
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
7:30 a.m. School office opens
7:50-8:05 a.m. Breakfast served in cafeteria
7:50 a.m. School grounds open
8:10 a.m. Bell rings to line up
8:15 a.m. School begins
10:15 a.m.-10:55 a.m. Recess (K-5)
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12:00 p.m.-12:35 p.m. 1 Lunch
12:20 p.m.-12:55 p.m. 2nd Lunch
12:40 p.m.-1:15 p.m. 3rd Lunch
2:35 p.m. Dismissal
2:40 p.m. School grounds close
3:15 p.m. School office closes
Wednesday – Minimum Day
7:30 a.m. School office opens
7:50-8:05 a.m. Breakfast served in cafeteria
7:50 a.m. School grounds open
8:10 a.m. Bell rings to line up
8:15 a.m. School begins
10:15-10:55 a.m. Recess (K-5)
12:25 p.m. Dismissal
12:00-12:25 p.m. Lunch (K-3)
12:30 p.m. School grounds close
1:15 p.m. School office closes
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 7:50 A.M. OR REMAIN ON
CAMPUS AFTER 2:35 P.M. THERE IS NO SUPERVISION ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
BEYOND THESE TIMES. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY AND
WELFARE BEFORE AND AFTER OFFICIAL SCHOOL HOURS. WE THEREFORE
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED ON
SCHOOL GROUNDS PRIOR TO 7:50 A.M. AND/OR AFTER 2:35 P.M. SADLY, IN TODAY’S
WORLD WE CANNOT BE TOO VIGILANT IN PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN. WE ASK
THAT FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY, YOU DO NOT LEAVE HIM/HER UNATTENDED WHEN
SCHOOL GROUNDS ARE NOT OFFICIALLY OPEN TO STUDENTS.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 1
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ABSENCE POLICY
Under California law (Education Code Section 48200), all children between the ages of six and
eighteen are required to be enrolled and in regular attendance at school unless exempt by other
provisions of the Education Code or unless excluded, expelled, suspended, or graduated.
Parents should encourage their child’s attendance and call the school by 8: 30 a.m. if the
student must be absent. If an absence is not cleared, it will be considered unexcused (truant).
The only absences that are considered excused are those due to illness, medical appointments, or
a death in the family.
Under Education Code Section 48260, any student who is absent from school without valid
excuse for three full days in a school year, or is tardy or absent without a valid excuse in excess
of 30 minutes on each of three occasions in one school year is considered truant.
Children are expected to make up school assignments missed during an absence. If a child is
going to be absent five or more days for personal reasons, the parent should request an
“Independent Study Contract” from the child's teacher. This short-term contract allows children
to complete academic requirements during an absence from school. This contract should be
completed two weeks in advance of the absence.
TARDY POLICY
At Washington Elementary, we teach the importance of being on time every day. Children
arriving after 8:15 a.m. are considered tardy. When a student enters a classroom late, he/she
disrupts the instruction for other children and has a difficult time catching up on directions and
assignments.
Parents will be informed of excessive truancy or tardiness via a district letter.
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 2
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OFFICE COMMUNICATION
Our telephone recorder is on between 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. to record your messages.
Messages are checked daily at 7:30 a.m. The school’s phone number is (619) 525-7475.
If you would like to schedule a meeting with the school’s administration, contact the school
office for an appointment with the principal, Janie Wardlow.
TEACHER COMMUNICATION
If you would like to schedule a conference with a teacher, call the school office. The teacher will
be notified of your conference request and will return your call. Please try not to disrupt the class
during instructional hours (8:15 a.m.-2:35 p.m.). If you need to bring something for your child,
please leave the item(s) in the school office. The office will then contact the teacher.
For security reasons, always check in and out at the school office when entering and leaving the
school.
DISTRICT/SCHOOL WEBSITE
There is a wealth of information available to parents on the San Diego City Schools District
website, www.sandi.net. Here you may access the latest school district news, find directions to
any school, read about specific school policies and procedures, and much more. Through this
website, you may also access the Washington Elementary School website at
www.sandi.net/washington. This page is updated weekly by a parent webmaster with all the
school's latest activities and information.
REGISTRATION CARDS
Each child must have an “Emergency Card” on file in the office. (You received this form in the
packet sent home at the beginning of the school year.) This card identifies other adults whom
you authorize to be contacted in case of emergency and who may take your child from school.
This includes normal pick-up days in addition to any disaster situation. Your child will not be
allowed to leave school with anyone other than you—the parent/legal guardian— unless you
have listed another person on the Emergency Card. This release may be changed and updated by
the parent/legal guardian at any time during the school year.
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 3
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IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
No Shots, No School
That’s the rule for any pupil entering school in California. Current law requires all students to be
immunized against diphtheria, whooping cough, red measles, tetanus, polio, mumps, and German
measles prior to entering any classroom. Kindergartners entering school must also have
Hepatitis B and varicella vaccines. Students of any grade entering Washington Elementary from
outside the state of California must also have been immunized against varicella or provide
documentation of having had the disease on their immunization record. Children entering first
grade must show evidence that they have received a complete health assessment within 18
months prior to entry into the first grade. Pupils may be exempted from these rules for medical
reasons. In these cases, a physician’s statement or a waiver is required.
MEDICATIONS GIVEN AT SCHOOL
All medication administered during school hours must be in the original prescription container.
An “Authorization for Administering Medication” form completed and signed by the physician,
and with parent signature, must be on file in the nurse’s office. Parents can pick up these forms
from the Washington Elementary Office. If you have any questions, please call the office at
(619) 525-7475.
SNACKS
Children are allowed to bring healthy snacks for recess. Please do not send gum, candy or sodas
for snacks. Children will not be permitted to consume these products during school hours.
LUNCHES
Lunch with milk is available in the cafeteria daily for $1.75. Breakfast is available for $1.00. The
most convenient way to pay for school meals is via the website, www.paypams.com where you
can establish an account using your child's student ID or PIN. If you do not have this information,
please call the Food Services Helpdesk at (858) 627-7330. Through the website, you may pay
with a credit or debit card and monitor your child's balance at any time. It takes 2 to 3 days to
credit your child's account. Please send a sack lunch during this 3 day period. Alternatively you
may send cash or checks made out to Washington Elementary to cover the costs of meals weekly
or monthly. Please write your child's name and room number on the envelope and note that it is
to go toward meal payment. Each child has a separate account so it is very important to specify
how much money is to go to each child if you are paying into more than one meal account. Please
be sure there is money to cover your children's meals at all times. The office is unable to make
lunch loans.
If your children bring lunch from home, they may purchase milk in the cafeteria for 50 cents.
Please clearly mark your child's name on any lunch box, lunch bag or thermos he/she brings to
school. We do not sell soda to children. The sodas in the Staff Lounge are for adult staff
members only. Please do not send sodas to school with your child's lunch. Sodas will be
replaced with milk or water.
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 4
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SPECIAL SCHOOL-WIDE PROGRAMS
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL/SITE GOVERNANCE TEAM
Two important organizations at Washington Elementary are the School Site Council (SSC), and
the Site Governance Team (SGT). The SSC is an elected group of parents and staff whose main
function is to help with planning, implementing, and evaluating Washington’s special programs
and funding. The Site Governance Team is a decision-making board that monitors Washington’s
goals and oversees its numerous school committees. Parents and staff are elected to serve every
two years. Both committees usually meet the last Monday of each month beginning at 3:00 p.m.
The meetings are open to everyone at all times. Occasionally, meetings are held prior to the
scheduled meetings due to budget approvals or deadlines.
PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD AND GENERAL MEETINGS
PTO Executive Board Meetings are held every second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 in
Room 18 (Parent Room). For more information about our Parent/Teacher Organization please
contact the office for the PTO President’s email or phone number. The 2008-09 PTO President
is Terri Watts.
PTO General Meetings will be held every third Wednesday of each month at 8:15 a.m. in the
auditorium. Parents are encouraged to attend these meetings. Parent participation is encouraged.
Parents volunteer for many events. These events include Fieldtrips, Educational Assemblies,
Hospitality for Parents and Staff, Super Star Recognition Ceremonies, Book Fairs, the Fall
Carnival and the Summer Kick-off Carnival. Due to current budget cuts that have eliminated
many classified and certificated positions, we need parent participation now more than ever to
provide a consistent educational program for our students.
LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER
Washington Elementary is very fortunate to have a Library/Media Center available for student
use. Parents are responsible for reimbursing the original cost of any books that are lost or
irreparably damaged.
TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Children in grades K-5 receive approximately 50 minutes of hands-on instruction per week in the
Media/Technology center. They engage in a variety of activities designed to address California
State standards in technology and media.
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY FOUNDATION
The Washington Foundation was founded in school year 2007-2008, and raises funds and accepts
donations for many special school-wide events that enhance our educational curriculum. In
addition, the Foundation provides grants for classrooms and is committed to supporting and
advocating for enhancing our school's partnerships with the surrounding downtown communities
and organizations. Foundation meetings are held every third Wednesday at 4:30 in the
Principal’s conference room.
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 5
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Schools do their best job educating children when they have the parents as their partners. Parents
who take an interest in the education of their children can have a strong, positive influence on
their children’s success in school. Some of the many ways for you to be involved at Washington
Elementary are:
Join the PTO (Parent Teachers Organization).
Attend Family Fridays and Coffee with the Principal
Volunteer in the classroom.
Assist with fund-raisers and special projects.
Share your career and/or talents within the classroom.
Submit your name for election to the School Site Council and School Governance
Team.
HOMEWORK POLICY
The homework policy adopted by the Board of Education requires that homework be assigned to
all students every day. The policy encourages parents to take an interest in their student’s
homework and help by providing conditions in the home that are conducive to studying.
Completing homework and handing it in on time are THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT.
Homework activities also provide a good opportunity for parents to take an interest in their
child’s school work, and to give support and encouragement.
Assigned homework amounts will be gradually increased from a few minutes each day in the
early grades to an average of 40 minutes to one-and-a-half hours in the upper grades. Teachers
understand that students also have other important interests and responsibilities outside the
classroom that contribute to learning and growth. Teachers also know that children need time to
play. Therefore, they do not assign more homework than they think students will be able to
complete and still have time for these other activities.
PARENT’S PLEDGE
1) I will provide a quiet place where my child can work.
2) I will check that all homework assignments are completed each night.
3) I will remember that homework is my child’s work—not mine.
4) I will ask about what happened in school each day.
5) I will encourage my child to use the local public library regularly.
6) I will see that there are always books and newspapers in my house.
7) I will provide activities and trips that relate to school work.
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 6
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SCHOOL SAFETY
PEDESTRIANS
Children must always cross at the patrolled crosswalk! Upper grade students have been trained
by an officer of the San Diego Police Department to assist your child in the crosswalk. Help your
child plan the most direct and safest route to and from school, encouraging him/her to come and
go directly without stopping to play with friends.
AUTOMOBILES
The school parking lot is a very dangerous place for our students during drop-off and pick-up
times. Children cross the parking lot during morning recess and lunch recess. The school is
currently working with the Child Care Center to develop a plan that insures the safety of all our
students before, during and after school hours. You will be receiving details on the new Traffic
Safety Plan in October.
We request that you cooperate with the school in implementing this new Traffic Safety Plan.
SKATEBOARDS, INLINE SKATES, AND SCOOTERS
Under NO condition may students ride skateboards, inline skates, or scooters to school or have
them on the school grounds. These items will be confiscated and held in the office until the
parent/guardian picks them up. Please help us enforce this important rule.
BUS PROCEDURES FOR FIELD TRIPS
Each student riding the bus is expected to obey the following rules for safety.
1) Enter and leave the bus in an orderly manner in single file.
2) Remain seated at all times and keep head and other parts of the body inside the bus.
3) Avoid loud conversations and singing.
4) Ask the driver’s permission before opening windows.
5) Do not eat on the bus.
6) Follow any additional directions given by the bus driver or aide.
Students will be disciplined for disobeying bus rules based on the same standards as misconduct
on campus. Malicious damage to the bus or persistent infraction of rules will result in a
school suspension and the prohibition of bus transportation during fieldtrips.
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 7
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STUDENT DRESS CODE
The Washington Elementary dress code was developed by parents and teachers to promote safety
and create an environment for learning.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE SCHOOL
DAY:
1) Off-shoulder tops, crop tops, or spaghetti-strap tops.
2) Clothing that is gang-related, especially jackets with Gothic lettering or clothing
that has been altered.
3) Tee-shirts with drug, alcohol, or graphic violence depicted as pictures, slogans, or
inappropriate statements.
4) Cut-out tee-shirts revealing bare skin.
5) Long necklaces, dangling bracelets, or earrings.
6) Shoes with heels, heelies or sandals incompatible with or unsafe for physical
education.
7) Make-up.
8) Hair coloring in unnatural shades or colors.
9) Hats worn in the classroom.
10) Sagging pants. (If we can see your boxers, they’re too loose!) Pant hems cannot
touch the ground—this is a safety concern.
11) False Nails
12) Sunglasses (unless requested for Field Trips)
13) iPods
14) Cell phones, if needed, must be left in backpacks.
Washington students are expected to wear uniforms to school daily.
The Washington Elementary school uniform colors are solid navy
blue and solid white, no lettering, patterns or stripes. If students
need extra clothing due to weather conditions, sweatshirts and
sweaters must be navy blue or white.
WE BELIEVE ACHIEVEMENT IS ENHANCED WHEN
CHILDREN ARE APPROPRIATELY DRESSED FOR SCHOOL.
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 8
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SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY
SCHOOLWIDE STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
I will respect myself and the rights of others.
I will respect school property.
I will be where I am supposed to be when I should be. (Students are to
arrive at school no earlier than 7:50 a.m.)
I will play games appropriately.
I will freeze at the bell and walk to line up when signaled.
I will show my best behavior at assemblies and while on field trips.
I will ask for help from adults when I am unable to solve a problem with
another student.
I will do my best to complete classroom and homework assignments on time
and to the best of my ability.
I will follow the directions of my teacher and Washington staff.
I will report problems or concerns that could cause harm to people or school
property to an adult.
I will leave gum, candy, and soda at home.
I will bring only classroom-related items to school, and leave personal toys
and games at home.
I will participate in the Washington Elementary Character Education
Program
CHARACTER EDUCATION
Washington Elementary believes that not only should our students become proficient in Literacy,
Mathematics, Science and the Visual and Performing Arts, they should also develop skills that
enhance their personal character. These skills are essential for attaining and keeping
employment, pursuing educational and learning opportunities and earning the respect of their
peers, parents, teachers and eventually their supervisors. They are also essential skills for
navigating in a perpetually changing modern world that requires the flexibility to build
relationships at a global level.
We will be implementing the Character Counts Program, which emphasizes the six universal
character traits of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness, Citizenship and
Honesty/Trustworthiness. Children will be recognized for their outstanding character
throughout the school year.
NOBODY MAKES YOU BREAK A RULE—
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 9
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ONLY YOU CAN DECIDE TO DO THAT.
STUDENT PLACEMENT POLICY
Washington Elementary uses the following guidelines for placement of Grades K-5 students. We
believe that every child can be a winner in every classroom at Washington Elementary. To
accomplish this, we believe that each classroom should be balanced to achieve the highest
performance possible. Therefore, we use the following factors in placing students.
CLASS SIZE
A reasonable, equitable number of children are assigned to classrooms at each grade level.
Classes in Grades K-3 shall not exceed 20 students. Classes in Grades 4 and 5 shall not have
more than 36 students.
GENDER BALANCE
The number of boys and girls in each classroom is equalized as much as possible.
ETHNIC BALANCE
In all classrooms, the percentage of white and non-white students must not deviate more than a
plus or minus 20 percent from the majority/minority make-up of the school. This ratio is state-
mandated. Exceptions are ED students, who are not factored into this ratio.
GATE
Washington Elementary School is designated a GATE school. Currently, we have a 4/5 GATE
Seminar/Cluster class and a 3rd grade GATE Seminar/Cluster class. Students who are district-
certified for the Seminar Program are assigned to these classes with parent approval.
Teachers who teach the GATE Cluster/Seminar classes have taken special courses to become
GATE certified. Newly assigned teachers to these grades must become certified within the school
year.
SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT
Children with social/emotional needs will be placed in classes that best meet their needs, with
equitable distribution when possible.
ENGLISH LEARNERS
English learners are strategically distributed among all classes based on CELDT scores and
proficiency levels so that they receive services from BCLAD/CLAD-credentialed teachers. The
goal for English learners is to provide them with strong language models from staff and peers in
listening, speaking, reading, and writing Standard English. Washington Elementary is
implementing a school-wide English Language Development (ELD) classes for all English
Learners from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. daily. Students not enrolled in the ELD classes will have a
variety of courses offered to them at this time. Information on the special course offerings will
be available in October when the classes begin.
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 10
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K-2 CLASS SIZE REDUCTION AND COHORT PROJECT BEGINS THIS FALL.
Kindergarten classes will remain in the same cohorts for first and second grades. This is part of a
district research project. Parents can request a change from a cohort if they believe that it would
be in the best interest of their child’s progress at school. Please read carefully the information
below:
Research suggests that smaller class size, random assignment of students to classrooms and the practice
of keeping groups (called “cohorts”) of students together for several years contribute to improved student
achievement, behavior and attendance. The Tennessee Student/Teacher Achievement Ratio Study, for
example, found that students randomly assigned to smaller classes (an average of 15-17 students per
teacher) in grades K-3 performed better than students assigned to classrooms with 24 students per teacher.
The San Diego Unified Board of Education has approved a three-year study that will determine the impact of
smaller class size, random assignment of students to classrooms and keeping cohorts of students together
as they progress from Kindergarten through Grade 2. The district is interested in knowing whether students
in smaller classes, who stay together across school years, have improved achievement, attendance and
behavior. The study will begin in September 2008 and conclude in Fall 2011, with interim reporting in Fall
2009 and 2010.
The following schools will have the class size reduction (from 20 to an average of 15 students) for
Kindergarten through Grade 2: Baker, Bay View Terrace, Clay, Crown Point, Cubberley, Emerson Bandini,
Encanto, Foster, Johnson, Jones, Lindbergh/Schweitzer, Logan, McKinley, Walker and Webster.
The following schools will have cohorts for Kindergarten through Grade 2, but the class size will remain at
the state-mandated 20 students: Cabrillo, Cherokee Point, Chollas, Hancock, Jefferson, Kimbrough,
Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Miller, Ocean Beach, Paradise Hills, Rosa Parks, Sequoia and Washington.
The following schools will have the class-size reduction and the "cohort" assignments for Kindergarten
through Grade 2: Adams, Barnard, Birney, Carver, Central, Edison, Freese, Golden Hill, Hawthorne, Horton,
Perry, Porter, Rodriguez, Ross and Toler.
Another 15 schools make up the control group. The schools were randomly assigned to one of the four
groups.
If you have questions about the study, please contact Karen Bachofer at (619) 725-7167 or
kbachofer@sandi.net.
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
The Psychologist, resource specialist, speech therapist, and other support personnel also provide
valuable information to teachers regarding placement recommendations.
FINAL PLACEMENT
The principal has the responsibility for final placement of each student.
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 11
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SCHOOL-WIDE TEACHER EXPECTATIONS
FOR CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE
Each teacher establishes his/her own classroom expectations based on what is best
for his/her classroom. Classroom expectations will be sent home during the first
month of school. Make sure you have read the classroom expectations, so that you
can provide the teacher support in maintaining classroom discipline and
management.
All K-2 teachers MUST allow students to use
the restroom without loss of privileges.
All Grades 3-5 teachers must establish a humane,
reasonable, and flexible restroom
policy for their students.
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student Nondiscrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy
NOTICE OF STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District
programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group
identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color and mental or physical disability or any other unlawful
consideration. The district shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all
district activities and will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and
participation in district programs. Any student who engages in discrimination of another student or anyone from the
district may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Any employee who permits or engages in
discrimination may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Any student or parent who feels
that discrimination has occurred should immediately contact a teacher or the principal for resolution at the site. If the
issue cannot be resolved, the student or parent should contact: Vira Villarreal, Title IX Coordinator, Eugene Brucker
Education Center, 4100 Normal St., Room 1202, San Diego, CA 92103. For questions or additional information
please call (619) 725-8174.
STUDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
San Diego Unified School District is committed to making the schools free from sexual harassment. This means
that the district prohibits harassment made by someone from or in the educational setting. Sexual harassment can
be such actions as unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; or verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a
sexual nature made by someone from or in the educational setting. The district prohibits conduct that has the
purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the student's academic performance, or of creating an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive educational environment. The district further prohibits sexual harassment in which a student's
grades, benefits, services, honors, program or activities are dependent on submission to such conduct.
Students should report any sexual harassment to their school principal, vice principal, counselor, or teacher.
Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined appropriately. This includes suspension or possible expulsion.
Employees who violate this policy shall be disciplined according to personnel procedures (AP 7110).
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 12
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The district believes that it can resolve issues of harassment and discrimination at the school site.
If not, students or parents/guardian may contact: Vira Villarreal, Title IX Coordinator, Eugene Brucker Education
Center, 4100 Normal St., Room 1202, San Diego, CA 92103. For questions or additional information please call
(619) 725-8174.
TO FILE A DISCRIMINATION OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT
1.Filing a complaint: A complaint may be filed by a student or parent/guardian by obtaining a copy of the Uniform
Complaint Form and Administrative Procedure 0112 from the school or the district’s Legal Office. Remedies
available outside of the district are listed in this procedure. The complaint should be filed with the principal at the
complaining student’s school.
2.Investigation: San Diego Unified School District will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and
objective investigation of the harassment allegations and provide a written report within sixty (60) days of when the
complaint is filed.
3. Action: If the district determines that its policies prohibiting sexual harassment or discrimination have been
violated, disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion will be taken. The person filing the complaint may also
pursue action in civil court. Complaints will be kept confidential. The district prohibits retaliation against any
participant in the complaint process. Each complaint shall be investigated promptly and in a way that respects the
privacy of all parties concerned. A student who has a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment should
contact a teacher or principal for resolution at the school site. If the complaint cannot be resolved, the
student should contact:
Vira Villarreal
Title IX Coordinator
Human Resource Services Division
4100 Normal Street, Room 1202
San Diego, CA 92103
Parent Handbook Revised 8/08 (a) p. 13