Parent Education

The single greatest influence in student achievement is the parent.  Children whose parents are active in their child’s education are generally more successful and have fewer behavior problems.  Parents, who carefully check their child’s homework for completeness and correctness, are more knowledgeable in what their child is learning.  Centinela Elementary urges all parents to take an active role in their child’s education.

          At the beginning of the school year parents should meet with every teacher involved with their child’s education.  Know what is expected of the child and the parent.  Know what the parent can do at home to support the education of the child.  Know what will be taught throughout the year and be prepared to help your child understand the new material.  You can see what your child is required to know to pass his/her grade level at http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/.

School Rules

• All students are required to wear their school uniform daily . Students are not permitted to wear curlers, sunglasses, bare midriff tops, hats, mini dresses or skirts, white t-shirts, bandannas, hairnets, rags or sagging trousers.
• Zero tolerance for students who have weapons of any kind real, toy or replica on campus. (Suspension and/or possible Expulsion)
• Zero tolerance for fighting, physical attacks or verbal threats against students or school personnel. (Suspension and/or possible Expulsion)
• Zero tolerance for students using tobacco products, drugs or drinking alcohol beverages on campus. (Suspension and possible Expulsion)
• Zero tolerance for students engaging in any form of sexual harassment. (Suspension and/or possible Expulsion)
• Students are not allowed to bring any electronic devices or toys to school. This includes CD Players, IPODS, video games, trading cards, and/or balls etc.
• According to new state laws, students may have cell phones however, they CANNOT disrupt class. Cell phones must be turned off during class.
• Any student, who damages, writes on walls, defaces or takes school property or the property of others may be suspended.
• Students are not permitted to loiter or create disturbances on campus. Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom without permission from the teacher and a pass.
• Students are not allowed to ride bicycles, skateboards, scooters or roller skates on campus.
• Candy, gum and sunflower seeds are not allowed. The selling of candy and other items by students IS NOT ALLOWED. The school will confiscate item(s) and money.
• Food items are to remain in, and be consumed in the designated eating areas. LITTERING IS NOT ALLOWED.

Attendance Policy

In accordance with state law, all children between 6 and 18 years of age must attend school full time until the end of the term, quarter, or semester in which they become 18 years of age, or have graduated from high school.

Students should be on campus no later than 8:00 a.m. Students must attend school 85% of the school year. Three absences excused or unexcused will cause parents to receive a truancy letter. Three tardies equal one absence. Students with excessive absences will be referred to the School Attendance and Review Team (SART).