Oak Avenue School

Handbook

2007-2008

1501 Oak Avenue

Los Altos, CA 94024

650.237.3900

FAX: 650.964.9634

Attendance Line: 650.237.3939

Email to Oak staff: firstinitiallastname@oakschool.org

Website: www.oakschool.org

This handbook is provided to all Oak School families by Oak School. The Oak PTA will provide an expanded directory with student and family contact information and PTA information as a benefit of PTA membership as soon as possible.

Table of Contents

Philosophy...................................................................................... 4

Welcome from Your Principal...........................................................

Daily Schedule................................................................................. 5

Oak Staff 2007 – 2008.................................................................... 6

Calendar of Events.......................................................................... 7

Communications from School.......................................................... 9

Questions, Comments, and Concerns.................................................

Nine Things Teachers Wish Parents Would Do............................. 11

Policies and Procedures.................................................................. 13

Attendance................................................................................. 13

Attendance Assurance............................................................. 13

Homework.............................................................................. 14

Independent Study................................................................... 14

Sign Out Of Students............................................................... 14

Tardiness................................................................................ 14

Arrival And Departure................................................................ 14

Back To School Night................................................................ 14

Behavior Standards..................................................................... 15

Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters, & Roller Blades......................... 15

Cell Phones................................................................................ 17

Child Care Before and After School............................................ 17

Communications With Parents................................................... 15

Computer-Use Standards............................................................. 18

Concerts..................................................................................... 16

Cougar Awards............................................................................ 19

Dress Code................................................................................. 17

Emergency Contact Information................................................ 20

Emergency Preparedness............................................................ 20

Field Trips.................................................................................. 17

Food Sales And Lunch Hour........................................................ 21

Health Information.................................................................... 18

Homework................................................................................. 22

Injury at School.......................................................................... 24

Invitations at School.................................................................. 24

Library Service........................................................................... 24

Lost And Found.......................................................................... 24

Math Placement......................................................................... 25

Medication................................................................................. 25

Minimum Days........................................................................... 26

Open House................................................................................ 21

Parking Lot................................................................................ 22

Parties........................................................................................ 22

Reporting Student Progress......................................................... 22

Safety To And From School....................................................... 23

Special School Days.................................................................... 23

Student Data Sheet..................................................................... 23

Telephone Use........................................................................... 23

Toys And Money....................................................................... 24

Weapons / Hazardous Items........................................................ 24

Visitors To School...................................................................... 24

Visits To The Classroom............................................................ 24

Volunteers.................................................................................. 24

Glossary......................................................................................... 24

Maps............................................................................................. 31

Philosophy

The Los Altos School District, the Oak staff, and the Oak community share the philosophy that a school must be a place for successful experiences – a place where, if the student is to learn, there must be a strong regard for the student’s sense of self-esteem and individuality. Even though learning styles and abilities differ, all children can meet with success in many endeavors. Teachers who individualize instruction to meet the student’s needs, who consider the whole child, and who are generous in their praise and encouragement of children further enhance a youngster’s abilities to be successful in learning. Parents and school share the responsibility of educating children. Mutual support is critical in making the educational experience provided at school a meaningful one for the student.

Welcome from Your Principal

Dear Parents and Students,

Oak School is turning 50 years old this year! On Oak’s first day of school in September 1957 our school was much smaller and surrounded by orchards. Today we are surrounded by homes and the premier technical and scientific area of the world. Oak School has seen many changes in her life. We will learn something about these changes this year.

This handbook contains two main categories of information. One section describes “Who We Are” at Oak School. The other describes specific policies and procedures for “How We Work.” When you have a question, first check the Table of Contents. If you cannot find the answer to your question, call our school office or a PTA representative. We each share in the responsibility of knowing and understanding our school’s policies and practices.

The staff and I look forward to working with you, and we extend our best wishes for a successful school year. Happy 50^th!

Sincerely,

Dave McNulty and the Oak Staff

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