SCHOOL HOURS

School is in session from 8:00 a.m. until 2:25 p.m., except on minimum days. Campus supervision begins at 7:45 a.m.

BICYCLES

Students are expected to follow all traffic safety rules to and from school.

Do not ride bicycles on school grounds, bikes must be walked when on campus.
Students must wear helmets in accordance with the law.
All bikes must be locked in the designated area by room 21; Bicycles may not be stored in classrooms or in the office.

Students are responsible for obtaining his/her own chain and lock (locks should not be shared). The school does not assume responsibility for the safety or security of bicycles. The school is not responsible for the loss, damage, or theft of bicycles.

Violators of these rules may lose their privileges.

SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES/ BLADES, SCOOTERS

Due to safety concerns, these items are NOT allowed on campus at any time. If found on campus, these items will be kept in the school office until they can be picked up by a parent.

VALUABLES

Students may not bring valuables and/or other inappropriate items to school. Longfellow Elementary School is NOT responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged valuables.

WALKING

Students are expected to observe safety rules for pedestrians and use crosswalks while walking to and from school. Students are expected to follow the directions of the Crossing Guard. Students should walk with others and go directly home/ school. Once inside campus, students are not to leave school grounds, doing so may result in a truancy/unexcused tardy report on the student’s record. Parents will be contacted by the principal.

LOST&FOUND

Lost and found is located in front office. Unclaimed items are donated monthly.

SCHOOL EMERGENCIES

During an emergency, students will remain on campus until parent, or guardian listed on Emergency Card, is able to pick them up. Parents/guardians must immediately update student records whenever personal contact information changes.

HEALTH OFFICE

Students in need of the health clerk's attention must be issued a pass to the health office from his/her teacher. Student may not use personal cell phone to call/text parents. Health clerk will call home.

MEDICATIONS

Students MAY NOT carry medication at school; this includes prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Students who need to take medicine during the school day MUST comply with the following:

*Have parent submit "Authorization for Medication Administration," Form 7021-A, signed by parent and physician. 


*Medicine must be in the original, properly labeled, container from the pharmacist/store. 


*Medicine will be kept in the health office. 


*Parents may come to school and administer medicine to 
their own child if the appropriate forms are not completed. 


*Students may carry inhalers only when the doctor has given written permission-This includes inhalers needed for P.E 


BOOKS

Students are responsible for assigned textbooks, reading books and library books. Parent/Guardian will be required to pay for missing books and books showing unusual wear and damage. Students are not to write in or deface textbooks.

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend school every school day. Regular attendance supports academic achievement and prepares students for future success in the workplace.

ABSENCES

Ed Code 48205 states, all absences must be reported to the school attendance office (562-789-3094) or a note may be sent with student upon his/her return. 
A doctor's note is required after three days of absence. 


Absences will only be excused for the following 
reasons: 


All other absences then those listed above will be marked 
as "Unexcused-Cleared" 
ABSENCES & ACTIVITIES 
Only students who are in attendance on the day of a school activity, may participate in the after school activity; this includes absences due to suspension. 

PERFECT ATTENDANCE 


Perfect attendance = NO absences, no tardies, no early dismissals for any reason.


TARDY POLICY


Students are expected to be in class on time. Students are tardy if not seated (or in class line) when the bell rings. Tardies will result in a detention. Please note the following:  Students arriving to school after 8 a.m. are to report to the front office. A parent/guardian signed note must accompany all tardies. 


Repeated tardiness will lead to academic, as well as disciplinary consequences. Further tardiness may result in referral to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB).