Student Handbook

The section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are federal laws, which prohibit discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving federal financial assistance. The Los Lunas Schools Student Behavior Handbook clearly defines this act if further reference is needed.

In the event of inclement weather, Los Lunas Schools will operate on an abbreviated day basis. The start time of each school will be two hours later than usual (Example: regular start time 9:25, abbreviated start time 11:25); dismissal time will remain the same for all schools. The school day
times will be determined. Breakfast will not be served. No DD-preschool on these days. Major television stations, district web page, and School Messenger phone system will notify parents/guardians of schedule changes (based on information provided in parent portal on PowerSchool).

When a student cannot attend school, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the school office of the child’s absence. Calls should be made by 9:40 a.m. on the date of the absence. When the child returns to school, parents are asked to send a note with the child giving dates and reason for the absence. This will avoid an unexcused, no contact absence. Parents may request student work assignments, which may be picked up in the school office after 3:40 p.m.

Tomé Elementary has certified TESOL (Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages) teachers at most grade levels who service students based on English Language Proficiency Screening and/or Los Lunas Schools Home Language Survey. The goal of Los Lunas Schools is to provide English language support through the grade level content. These services are provided in the regular classroom during the instructional day and focus on the child’s language and academic need to ensure success in school. Tomé Elementary is a Bilingual school and has a bilingual resource teacher that pulls students who are in the bilingual program to work with them on their Spanish and English languages in ELA and Math.

It is required by the New Mexico Compulsory School Attendance Law (NMSA 1978 Sect. 22-12-1 to 22-12-8, that all school age students attend school.

-Requirement: All students between the ages of 5 and 18 must attend school daily.
-Definition: Chronic Absence is when a student misses 10% or more of the school year for any reason, excused or unexcused.
-Definition: A student is absent when not in school or a class with or without the prior knowledge and consent of parents, guardians, or school personnel
-Definition: A school-approved extracurricular activity is when a student is not in school or class as a result of participation in a school-sponsored/sanctioned event, practice, competition, contest, meeting etc., Students are permitted a total of fifteen (15) school-approved extracurricular events per semester. Note: Attendance at a school-sponsored event is NOT an absence.

Verified Absences:
-A student is absent from school with prior knowledge and consent of a parent and written verification to the school. A student is absent from school with personal illness, doctors’ appointments, death in the family, religious commitment, diagnostic commitment, extenuating circumstances, as agreed by the administrator prior to the absence and approved school activities. Student must verify absences by written method within 24 hours of returning to school.
-Upon returning from an absence(s), student(s) shall request makeup work and will have one day per one day of absence to make up work unless the teacher and/or school administrator allow additional time.
-Students will be expected to take final exams and End of Course exams on the day they are scheduled. Students may be allowed to make up final exams and End of Course exams if the absence is verified.

All absences: Per State Law all unexcused absences will be calculated to obtain the absentee rate.

Tomé Elementary is open from 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. For student safety, doors remained locked at all times. Everyone must check in to the office in order to be allowed on campus.

Bullying behavior by any student in the Los Lunas Schools is strictly prohibited, and such conduct may result in disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion from school. “Bullying” means any repeated and pervasive written, verbal or electronic expression, physical act or gesture, or a pattern thereof, that is intended to cause distress upon one or more students in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop, or at school activities or sanctioned events.

Bullying includes, but not limited to, hazing, harassment, intimidation or menacing acts of a student which may, but need not be based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation that a reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of:

· Placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or damage to the student’s property; or
· Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property; or
· Insulting or demeaning any student or group of students in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student.

Students and parent(s) may file verbal or written complaints concerning suspected bullying behavior to school personnel and administrators. Any report of suspected bullying behavior will be promptly reviewed. If acts of bullying are verified, prompt disciplinary action may be taken against the
perpetrator, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion.

Student transportation is a privilege extended to students who qualify for transportation according to statues 22-16-2 NMSA 1978 Compilation. Discipline at the bus stop is the responsibility of each parent/guardian. If there is a problem at the bus stop parent/guardian needs to contact the
transportation office (505) 866-2147 to report their concern.

Students who do not obey the state and local regulations governing student transportation may have their transportation privileges revoked by the school district. The transportation department has a handbook outlining safety rules for riding buses. Parents/guardians are asked to carefully review rules with their child.

Los Lunas Schools participates in the National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs. All students will be offered breakfast each morning from the cafeteria when they arrive at school at 9:10 am until 9:25 am each day. All breakfasts are served free of charge.

All students will be offered lunch free of charge, but students and families are welcome to bring a sack lunch from home. Students are required to eat lunch in the cafeteria or in designated areas each day. All students, whether eating a sack lunch or hot lunch, will have at least 20 minutes to eat before being excused to the playground. Due to safety, Tomé is a closed campus, we cannot accept DoorDash, Grub Hub, or other food deliveries on campus.

Cafeteria expectations:
During breakfast or lunch every student is expected to show respect, make good decisions, and demonstrate courteous and responsible behavior.

Classroom placements are based on criteria designed to promote a quality instructional setting for our students. Efforts are directed toward placing students to achieve a balance of boys/girls, ethnicity, achievement levels, language needs, and social skills. Teachers complete suggested pupil placement forms, which provide classroom information on student achievement levels, social skills and learning styles. Administration uses this information and will make final decisions.

Students will not be permitted to leave the school grounds without a parent/guardian signing them out. Parents/guardians will need to have a picture ID to check students out early from school. For student safety at the end of the day transitions, early check outs will end at 3:15 p.m.

It is the primary goal of The Los Lunas Schools to maintain a level of safety that is current and up to date with current trends and technology, and as such the following policies have been updated: Using a cellular telephone or other electronic device during school hours to call or receive calls, send or receive text messages, take photographs, or use in any other manner that is in violation of the Los Lunas Schools discipline handbook.
For information on mobile devices provided by Los Lunas Schools, please see the district technology handbook.

By law, emergency evacuation drills must be conducted periodically. Drills are not to be taken lightly. Each drill should be treated with the assumption that there is an actual hazard. Students should move quickly and quietly through the assigned exit or the nearest exit and will not misbehave. The teacher/adult will take roll and give any additional instructions needed. The teacher will take the students back to the classroom when the “all clear” signal is given. Other drills include lock down, in which all individuals will remain in a locked room, quiet, and calm until the lock down is lifted and shelter in place in which all individuals will remain in a room but may continue to teach/learn/work.

New Students
New students will register online at www.llschools.net. Following the online registration, parents/guardians must bring the following information to the school:
• Official Birth Certificate
• Current Immunization Records
• Proof of Residency
-Mortgage or lease agreement
-Utility Bill (ex: electricity bill, gas, water bill)
-Driver’s License
Hospital certificates or baptismal records will not be accepted as Birth Certificates. Official Birth Certificates can be obtained from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the state where the child was born. Kindergarten must be Five (5) years of age before 12:01 AM on September 1 of the year they are
entering school. If you have any other inquiries about DDPreK or 3-year-old PreK, please reach out to your child’s home school.

Returning Students
Parents/Guardians of all returning students must complete the returning student online registration.
PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE CHANGES OF ADDRESS OR EMERGENCY CONTACTS IN THEIR PARENT PORTAL.
Proof of residency is required to determine enrollment in the correct school boundary area. Students living outside the school boundary area must apply for an Out of District/Boundary Transfer through the District Office. Transfer forms will be available through the District webpage. Transfer
students (Out of District/Boundary) will be registered only after the school office receives approval of the Transfer Request through Los Lunas Schools District Office.

The primary purpose of this policy is to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of parent/ student complaints as close to the source of the complaint as possible. Therefore, parents/students should address the issue or complaint at the level where the issue arose, i.e., the teacher, coach. If the complaint is not resolved, only then should the complaint proceed to the assistant principal, the principal, the assistant superintendent, the superintendent and as a final arbiter, the Board of Education.

The following timeline shall be followed:
1. The aggrieved parent or student shall have a right to be heard orally by the instructor who shall render a decision within three (3) school days.
2. If the parent or student is not satisfied, the grievance shall be presented in writing within three (3) school days to the principal or designee who shall render a decision in writing within three (3) school days.
3. If the parent or student is still not satisfied, he/she shall, within three (3) school days, appeal to the assistant superintendent or superintendent. The grievance will be heard within three (3) school days and a response rendered within ten (10) school days.
4. If the parent or student is not satisfied he/she shall appeal to the Board of Education within three (3) school days. The Board shall hear the grievance within thirty (30) days and render a decision within one (1) calendar month.

Please contact the school secretary to request a translator for essential school meetings such as meetings with the school nurse counselor, parent/teacher conferences, and communication with teacher/s or administration. If you are in need of an interpreter for a Student Assistance Team-SAT meeting, Individualized Education Program, IEP meeting, or long-term hearing, you must request one at the time the meeting is scheduled. The district will secure a certified interpreter.

Field trips are designed to enrich students’ learning. Students must have a written permission form signed by a parent or legal guardian on file prior to leaving on the trip. Failure to return a signed permission form prior to the trip will result in the student’s inability to participate. Students are expected to follow all school rules during each field trip. Parent volunteers assisting with field trip activities are expected to model appropriate behavior and dress appropriately to promote positive learning experiences. Parent volunteers work under the direction of the teacher to supervise and facilitate learning activities. Students not enrolled in our school and younger siblings are NOT permitted on field trips. Field trip privileges may be revoked from students who pose a threat to themselves or others or who are consistently disruptive at school. All student participants will use
school transportation to the field trip. Parents wishing to transport their children from the field trip must complete a release consent form and have it signed by the office no later than 24 hours before the field trip will take place.

Teachers will send home a permission slip for any film/video/DVD that is rated PG. Students that do not turn in their permission slip will join another classroom during the showing of the film. Written consent is required, verbal consent will not be allowed.

Performance standards describe how well a student is doing in relation to mastery or proficiency of a particular standard. Performance assessment is a general term for any kind of testing activity in which students answer questions, create special reports or projects, develop a portfolio or perform demonstrations to make known their knowledge and skills.

Assessment is based on daily work, independent work skills, group work skills, pre- and post-tests, and discussion through whole and cooperative learning groups. Student responsibilities for learning and behavior are determined by participation, collaborative relationships, homework, and
organizational skills.

Standards-based Report Card Ratings/Performance Levels
· 5 – Distinguished: consistently exceeds grade level standards independently.
· 4 – Strong Command: consistently meets grade level standards independently.
· 3 – Moderate Command: demonstrates a moderate command of grade level standards with limited assistance.
· 2 – Partial Command: demonstrates partial command of grade level standards. The student is making progress, but requires frequent assistance.
· 1 – Minimal Command: is not progressing toward grade level standards even with frequent assistance.

Disclaimer: It is important to remember that all grade level learning standards are end-of-year expectations. It is appropriate for the student to perform at a “2” when first learning a concept. The goal is for the student to perform at a “4” by the end of the year.

We do not endorse the use of homework as an instructional tool. Each student should have nightly reading. Some students may have to finish work that should have been done during school hours.

This year, there will be additional school-wide incentives that students may earn.

Jaguar of the Month: Each teacher and staff chooses one student per month on campus as Tomé Jaguar of the Month. Those students receive recognition for meeting the expectations of the PBIS PROWLS model. At the end of the month, they are provided with a small snack, like a cupcake.

Perfect Attendance: Students that have perfect attendance each month will receive recognition over the announcements, a certificate noting perfect attendance for that month, and a small surprise. At the end of the year, any student with perfect attendance or 3 days or less of missing school/being pulled out early (3 tardies or leave earlier= 1 absence) will receive a larger surprise.

Student and Staff Shout Outs: Teachers will be given shout out tickets twice a month. Students may request a shout out ticket from their teacher to fill out and recognize a peer or friend for following the PBIS PROWLS model. Teachers and staff may fill out shout outs to students and staffulty, too.

Jaguar Store: Students will have an opportunity to earn Jaguar bucks for meeting the PBIS PROWLS expectations. These bucks can be spent by students in the Jaguar store. Students can also purchase a chance to shadow a staff member for a limited amount of time (ex. 30 minutes) while being excused from class. All staff members are encouraged to pass out Jaguar bucks for students who display positive behavior on our school campus.

Jaguar Celebrations: Throughout the year, Renaissance and/or PTC plan special activities to help celebrate our students and the work they accomplish throughout the year. We encourage all on campus to do their best at all times.

Proof of updated legal documents that pertain to the student on campus must be on file in the office.

The school is NOT responsible for the loss of items. All personal items should be labeled in order to facilitate the identification of the owner. All lost and found articles are placed in the Lost and Found box located in the cafeteria.

According to the Supplemental SAT Guide for the Multi-Layered System of Supports, New Mexico has embraced a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework to address and support student behavioral and academic needs. This system is known as the Multi-Layered System-of-Supports
(MLSS). This data-informed system of layered supports provides a shared decision-making approach toward addressing the academic and behavioral needs of all students.

MLSS supports teachers and health and wellness staff, to intervene quickly when students are struggling academically or behaviorally. MLSS provides immediate support in instances of educational crisis. Decisions regarding layered interventions are made by the classroom teacher and
support personnel closest to the students.

New Mexico’s MLSS model addresses student needs by providing three layers of intervention. MLSS consists of a 3-layered system.
Layer 1: Universal Supports to All Students
All students receive Layer 1, universal interventions, which include high-quality differentiated core instruction aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) delivered via Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instruction to meet the needs of most students. Layer 1 also includes a
system of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) for all students, and universal screening (assessments) to identify students whose needs are not satisfactorily met by Layer 1 interventions alone.
Layer 2: Targeted Interventions for Some Students
A student not making expected progress (academically, behaviorally, or who is insufficiently challenged academically with high-quality core curriculum and Layer 1 universal interventions) may need additional academic or behavioral interventions or Layer 2-Targeted interventions.
Layer 3: Intensive Interventions for Few Students
Layer 3 intensive interventions include core curriculum and instruction, and intensive and individualized evidence-based interventions. Layer 3 evidence-based interventions may be provided for a longer duration than Layer 2 interventions, my be provided more frequently, be provided in
smaller groups, or otherwise more intensive.

Los Lunas Schools provides a range of Special Education programs to students who meet  eligibility requirements per the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students may qualify for Special Education placement only after completing an appropriate referral, diagnostic
evaluation, and Eligibility Determination. Referrals are made only after a wide range of strategies have been implemented to assist a child in the general education classroom. Parent(s) are notified of any referral and must give permission for any diagnostic testing and potential Special Education services or placement.

An Individualized Education Program meeting is held with parent(s) and staff to determine the child's most appropriate educational program placement. Parent(s) are notified of eligibility and must give permission for any special education program placement. Students who qualify for an
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) may have modifications or accommodations included in the IEP to be successful within the general education curriculum. When a student has met the eligibility requirements for an IEP, the team will use the evaluation results to determine which accommodations and modifications the student needs to be successful.

All items not pertaining to school must be left at home. This includes, but is not limited to: fidget spinners, cell phones, Apple/smart watches, toys, cameras, radios, MP3 players, iPods, tablets, baseball bats, baseballs, basketballs, footballs, trading cards, electronic games, make-up, hair spray,
etc. We encourage your child to only bring items or projects directly associated to academic learning. If such items are lost or stolen, the school assumes no responsibility.

· 1st time will result in student losing item until the end of the school day when the student may retrieve the item from the teacher/office at the end of the school day.
· 2nd time will result in student losing item until parent/guardian can come to school to retrieve it.
· 3rd time will result in student losing item until the end of the school year and parent/guardian will meet with principal.

If a student does not adhere to our PBIS PROWLS model, then the teacher will fill out the PFI (Plan for Improvement) slip. The PFI slip will be filled out by a teacher or staff member, and a copy will be sent home to the parent(s) or legal guardian(s). The teacher will determine if further consequences are necessary.

When a student has received three (3) PFI slips within a 9 week period, the teacher will submit all three (3) PFI slips to administration for further handling. The teacher will document what has occurred and provide information regarding the steps that have been taken to assist the student in improving their behavior. Then, principal will meet with the student and contact the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to arrange a conference, in-school suspension, or other discipline if necessary.

The Playground Code of Conduct must be followed at all times. Our actions are guided by key questions: Is it safe? Is it courteous? Is it my best?
Further expectations for the playground can be found in the PBIS PROWLS chart.

Disclaimer: play is an opportunity for students to learn social and emotional skills. Conflict does happen. This will be addressed by duty individuals as appropriate.

Plagiarism is when an individual presents work or ideas from another source or individual as their own, with or without the original author's consent. It includes, but is not limited to, directly copying the work or ideas of another student or from an electronic or print source, e.g. ChatGPT.
Plagiarism is a dishonest act that inhibits the learning process. Teachers will explain to students the importance of referencing all sources of information used in their writing, as well as instruct how to correctly quote and cite the ideas and words of others in alignment with grade level expectations as defined by state adopted standards. All students are expected to demonstrate integrity and honesty as part of our school PROWLS pledge in submitting written work. Plagiarism is a violation of our student code of conduct and is subject to discipline.

Public displays of affection between students, outside of family, such as hand-holding, hugging, and kissing are not acceptable on school campus. Students that are observed in such public displays of affection will be given a PFI Slip and their parent(s)/guardian(s) will be notified.

School board policy 6.6 states:
The Board recognizes that religion has played an undeniable role in the formation of the world’s peoples, its civilizations, the foundation of our country, and the lives of its citizens. The place of religion in our society should be recognized as an important one. At the same time, under the Constitution of the United States, our schools may neither actively sponsor, nor interfere with, religion.

The proper role of religion in the public schools is in its educational value in the study of subjects such as history, literature, and art, and in non-religious recognition of the place of religion in society. In that capacity, and when appropriate within the curriculum, the subject of religion can provide a basis for schools to teach our children about various belief systems, and their current and historical impact on human culture. The nonreligious study of religion also provides a basis for the schools to play a vital role in instilling understanding, tolerance and mutual respect among people of different backgrounds.

6.6.1 RELEASE TIME FOR RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
Any student may be excused from school to participate in religious instruction for not more than one class period each school day, at a time period not in conflict with the academic program of the school, in accordance with the following procedure. The District administration shall develop a form for Request for Release Time, which includes the following criteria, and such other information as is appropriate for administration of this policy.

The parent or legal guardian of the student shall provide a written consent to the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled, prior to the student’s release. The parent or legal guardian shall identify and include the address and telephone number of the person to whom the student shall be released, if other than the parent or legal guardian, and shall be responsible for assuring that the requested release period does not conflict with the student’s academic schedule. By signing the Request for Release Time consenting to the student’s release for religious instruction, the parent or legal guardian also agrees to assume all responsibility for the released student, and to waive any claim against the Board and District arising from, or relating to, acts or occurrences involving the student during the release period, including, but not limited to, tort claims, and claims for failure to provide an appropriate instructional program.

6.6.2 TEACHING SECTARIAN DOCTRINE PROHIBITED
No religious instruction shall be conducted on school property or by any School District employee or member of the School Board.

Los Lunas Schools purchased Remind as a communication centerpiece for family and community engagement. It is a way to keep students and families current with information in the classroom, school, and district.

If a parent has difficulty staying connected to the Remind application, please notify the school for support. All contact information is uploaded from the Parent Portal, so your account must have the correct phone numbers to facilitate communication. Please provide current contact information and changes to the school office in person as needed throughout the school year. We cannot accept changes over the phone, as we need to verify the identity of the individual providing the information.

The Student Assistant Team (SAT) includes the student’s parents and the student (as appropriate), the classroom teacher, SAT chairperson, and/or any other staff members that may assist in aiding the student in academic growth. The SAT will follow the following process:
Step 1: Student Meets One or More Requirements
Step 2: Submit SAT Forms
Step 3: Gather Documentation and Schedule a Meeting
Step 4: Hold a SAT Meeting and Make Recommendations
Step 5: Monitor Interventions

Regular Schedule: The school day begins at 9:10 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m. Students should not be dropped off before 9:10 a.m. Students are expected to walk through the cafeteria before going to the classroom. Parent pickup will be allowed with a visible placard you can pick up in the school office. Without a vehicle placard, you will have to walk into the office to pick up your child/children. Local authorities will be contacted if students are not picked up by parents/guardians within an hour after dismissal.

Tomé has an expectation of 3 Standards of Behavior that is the daily expectation in all areas on campus.
1. Show Respect
2. Make Good Decisions
3. Solve Your Problems
To bring clarity and further explanation of the 3 Standards of Behavior, Tomé will continue a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) model. As part of our PBIS model, we have adopted P.R.O.W.L.S. to support our Standards of Behavior. (Please refer to PBIS chart). PBIS is an approach to supporting student to be successful in school. Our school-wide behavior system focuses on the development and implementation of pro-active procedures and practices to help prevent problem behavior for all students and to create a positive learning school environment. Our
goal is to catch students meeting our expectations and earn positive consequences because of their good decisions. School-wide expectations and explanations will be explicitly taught and practiced by all students. Plans for Improvement (PFI Slips) will be given to help provide interventions to correct students who are not meeting the school expectations. Major infractions will ultimately be determined by administration. We will defer and follow the district student handbook for discipline issues.

The Los Lunas Schools Discipline Handbook establishes expectations for all students and is accessible on the LLS Safety & Security website (www.llschools.net). All revisions, corrections, or additions will be posted regularly on the website. This document will be considered current and takes precedent over any and all previously printed handbook editions. It is the reader’s responsibility to refer to the document on the website for updates and new information. All schools follow the approved guidelines for discipline outlined in the Los Lunas School District Discipline Handbook.

Tomé, World’s Best Elementary believes in the goodness and abilities of all children. We practice “restorative justice” to support all children. Here’s an example of what that may look like:

Students who choose to disregard a school or classroom rule must be prepared to accept the consequences for their action.

Consequences include, but are not limited to:
· A verbal warning and an opportunity to correct the action;
· Conflict mediation/referral to counselor;
· The loss of privileges such as participation in school assemblies or field trips;
· Assigned work around the school grounds;
· The loss of one or more recesses;
· Removal from the group or activity (Time Out or In School Suspension); and
· Removal from the school setting (Out of School Suspension).

In accordance with New Mexico State Board of Education policy, school property assigned to a student, and a student’s person or property while under the authority of the public schools are subject to search, and items found are subject to seizure. The search may be conducted by an administrator, teacher, school bus driver, or other authorized school personnel. The search may be conducted when there is reasonable generalized suspicion that a crime or other breach of disciplinary rule is occurring, or has occurred. (SBE Reg. No. 18-3)

Students may not sell items at school other than those for approved school fundraisers.

School board policy 4.20 states:
The school administration will require all personnel to take interest in carrying out a school-wide safety education program. Safety instruction will be integrated within all areas and co-curricular actives.

School board policy 6.8 states:
Instructional programs in areas of special student need may be provided where funds are available. Programs will be under the direction of the professional staff and will address applicable legal and regulatory standards and guidelines.

1. Disadvantaged – Instructional programs will be designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged students. Eligibility criteria will be developed by the professional staff to meet applicable legal standards and regulatory guidelines.
2. Response to Intervention and the Student Assistance Team - Academic Interventions will be designed and implemented to meet the needs of students who fail to master essential competencies, emphasizing early intervention, and reliance on diagnostic and prescriptive teaching practices at all levels, K-12. Primary Instruction (first instruction) is considered Tier I Instruction and shall be provided for all students. Increased intensity of intervention occurs at Tier II, whereby the student may be recommended for a multidisciplinary evaluation, through the Student Assistance Team (SAT). In addition, students who fail course work at the secondary level may be provided the opportunity to retake failed course work.
3. Alternative Educational Setting - Instruction may be offered in an alternative educational setting, to those students who are unable to attend school or participate in the regular school program, due to mental or physical illness or injury. Such a program or setting may be limited in duration or content, and may include accommodations designed to provide the student access to educational services and the ability to receive educational benefits with supportive aids or services. When appropriate, a referral may be made for evaluation of a student for special education placement.
4. Gifted Student - The instructional program will be designed to meet the needs of gifted students. The needs of eligible gifted students will be evaluated and services provided, in accordance with New Mexico Special Education Program Standards.
5. Special Education and Related Services - The Board will provide educational programs for eligible students with disabilities in accordance with New Mexico Special Education program standards and applicable federal law and regulations.

Alternative Education Program Policy
1. The Board of Education recognizes that certain students who, based upon SAT assessment, will be unlikely to benefit from the District’s regular educational curriculum and do not qualify for special education services, or other special programs as defined in the policy, may benefit from an alternative program specifically designed to address the particular needs of at-risk students. Therefore, the Board supports the development of alternative educational program, within the District’s state approved educational plan, to provide alternative educational services to assist students in achieving their academic potential.
2. The Superintendent of Schools shall present to the Board for approval any alternative education programs or modifications to the District’s regular educational program.
3. The District’s alternative educational program(s) shall comply with applicable educational and performance standards and academic content authorized or approved by the Public Education Department.
4. If the District receives at-risk program units, pursuant to Section 22-823.3 NMSA 1978, the District shall include a report of the specified services in its annual accountability report, required by Section 22-2C-11 NMSA 1978.

In conjunction with State of New Mexico mandates, the Los Lunas School District administers several testing instruments. These tests help determine student’s progress and enable us to make comparisons on the national and state levels. These test scores are used to plan curriculum, teaching strategies, interventions, and remediation.

For students riding the bus, they will be escorted to the buses at 3:40 p.m. Students who will not ride the bus will be picked up through our pick-up line. Because of limited parking, we are asking that parents refrain from lining up before 3:00 P.M. We want to ensure that any guests parking on the right hand side of the parking lot or handicap parking spaces can easily leave campus.

Parents are asked to remain in their vehicles and drive through the line. Staff will be assisting with student pick-ups. Students will be issued pick up placards that will need to be displayed in the right hand side window for pick-ups. This will help to ensure that all students are entering the correct vehicle. If you need more plaques, please see the office to request more.

Every minute of instructional time counts in our classrooms. Parents/guardians are asked to avoid checking students out of school before dismissal time. If a student is signed out before 3:15, it will count as a Leave Early. If you need to check your student out of school early, please do so before
3:15 p.m. For student safety, bus/pick up arrangements will not be changed and students will remain with their class if not signed out before 3:15 p.m. After 3:15 p.m., parents will need to get in the pick-up line to get their student(s) or meet them at the bus stop.

School personnel are not responsible for "child care" after school hours. Local authorities will be contacted when parent/guardian does not pick up students within one hour of dismissal time.

Note: Parent(s)/guardian(s) are asked to make after-school arrangements with their child and teacher before they leave home in the morning. Please do not send a Remind message regarding afterschool transportation. No changes will be allowed after 3:15pm.

Once students are placed into a classroom, they will remain in that classroom until the end of the school year. Students moved out of one classroom to another will happen under special circumstances after parents and administration and have met and determined that it would be in the best interest of the student. Final determination of placement will be made by the school principal.

1. ESL Support:
Tomé Elementary provides ESL (English as a Second Language) support to qualified students from licensed teachers who have received training. Program success is systematically tracked by ongoing assessment methods in English.
2. Counseling:
Counseling services are available to all students. Parents may request counseling services for their child by contacting their child’s teacher or the counselor.
3. Health / Nurse:
**All health orders regarding COVID-19 from New Mexico State Department of Health and New Mexico Public Education Department will be followed. A licensed/certified school nurse directs the health services program and will administer medications to children at school only with written authorization by the child’s doctor and parent/guardian. Medicine must be in the original container from the pharmacy. If written authorization is not provided, the parent/guardian may come to school to give the medication to their child. All medication, which is
brought to school, must be taken to the nurse’s office. If your child has any existing medical condition, please notify the nurse, administrative office, and your child’s teacher, in writing, to make sure the condition is noted on your child’s medical records and emergency card. In case of a potentially serious injury or illness occurring at school the nursing staff or office staff will:
a. Attempt to contact the parent/guardian and explain the nature of the injury or illness and determine the actions the parent/guardian wishes for the school to take.
b. If the school personnel is unable to reach the parent/guardian, they will call the person(s) listed as the emergency contacts and/or the family physician on the student’s registration form.
c. If school personnel are unable to reach either the parents or emergency contacts, a rescue unit will be called and the student may be transported to the Los Lunas Family Medical Center or to the medical unit listed on the registration form.
d. If the injury or illness appears “life threatening,” the school personnel will move to step c immediately and then attempt to contact parents.
4. Library services:
Library services are available to all students. Students visit the library on a scheduled basis. Notices of overdue, lost or damaged books are sent home on a regular basis.
Disclaimer - Textbooks and library books are furnished at public expense to each student. The students are responsible for the proper care and return of the books. A fine will be charged for the loss, destruction, or misuse of the textbooks or library books issued to students. If a student
withdraws from school, he/she must check in the books that were issued to them.
5. Special Education Services:
Los Lunas Schools provide a range of Special Education programs to students who meet eligibility requirements. Students may qualify for Special Education placement only after an appropriate referral and diagnostic evaluation is completed. Referrals are made only after wide ranges of alternative strategies have been used to assist a child in the regular classroom. Parents are notified of any referral and must give permission for testing. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting is held with parents and staff to determine the most appropriate educational program placement for the child. Parents are notified of eligibility and must give permission for any special education program placement.

If students arrive after 9:25 a.m., parents are to report to the office and sign in the student. Students should go directly to class.

School board policy 6.17 states:
Public technologies such as computer laboratories, desktop computers, servers, electronic mail, Internet access, and any other form of electronic communication are provided as a service by the Los Lunas Public School District, (hereinafter referred to as “LLPS”), and to students at their respective schools. Use of such technological resources is a privilege, not a right. Students should be good citizens; they must refrain from activities that annoy others or disrupt the educational experiences of their peers. The student is ultimately responsible for his/her actions in accessing the above listed services. Failure to comply with the regulations below and in the LLPS Board Policy Manual may/will result in loss of access privileges and/or appropriate disciplinary action. Severe violations may result in civil or criminal action under the New Mexico Statutes or Federal Law. As used herein, the user shall mean the system operators, staff members, LLS account holders, and authorized students afforded access and use of the School District computer system as part of the School District curriculum under the supervision and as monitored by an authorized user. All users must sign an agreement for Acceptable Use in order to use the district computers and information network. Minors must have parental permission.

Lab Fees:
Lab fees at Los Lunas Schools have been traditionally used as a supplementary cost to help cover associated fees for products and services that go beyond the standard classroom expenses. Lab fees help pay for costs incurred due to wear and tear. For example, each year the district purchases new screen covers and iPad cases to replace many of the damaged accessories for iPads at no additional cost to student families. Los Lunas Schools also purchases a protective case that carries a 4-year warranty for any damages to the iPads.

Unfortunately, this warranty does not cover the entire life of the iPad, so these lab fees help to offset repair costs for iPads that are no longer under warranty. The only repair cost the district charges for an iPad is a standard $25 fee, whether or not the device is still under warranty. Our goal has been to keep such repair fees as affordable as possible. Finally, the fees associated with the 1:1 devices helps LLS refresh the existing 1:1 fleet so that the district can stay current with technology and maintain a robust 1:1 program.

All student's will have a $15 Lab Fee annually. The lab fee supplements costs for all 1:1 devices and cases. It also helps cover expenses incurred due to normal wear and tear.

Headphones:
Students will need to provide their own headphones. The school may provide headphones if allowable based on the school budget. If the school provides headphones and they are are lost or damaged the student will need to provide their own headphones.

Students are NOT allowed to use the office telephone except in emergencies. For the safety of students, the office will not call students out of class for phone calls nor pass messages to them. Any changes to after school pick-up procedures must be sent in writing to the teacher prior to the
changes, unless in an emergency situation, and then parent can call in to the main office before 3:15p.m.

Priority 1: Students who live in the attendance boundary of a school that is designated by the NM Public Education Department (PED) criteria for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), or Direct Student Services (DSS). Parents MUST notify the office whenever there are changes in emergency card information (Phone, Address, etc).

Priority 2: Students who attend the school, have moved outside the attendance boundary, and wish to remain in the school (continuous enrollment in the school is required for this priority).

Priority 3: All other reasons, including children of school or district employees, younger siblings of enrolled transfer students, children of active-duty military, after-school care, location proximity to parent/s workplace, friendships, etc.

Priority 4 : Students who live outside the LLS district boundary. These priorities are in Board policy and State statute. We cannot accept families out of priority order. All transfers will take place through central office.

Under a cooperative agreement, referrals may be made to the Valencia County District Attorney’s Office of students/families who fail to comply with the Compulsory School Attendance Law which states any parent, guardian, or person having custody and control of a person subject to the
provisions of the Compulsory School Attendance Law (Chapter 22, Article 12 NMSA 1978) is responsible for the school’s attendance of that person. If you have questions about this law and/or policy, please contact the Los Lunas Schools Truancy Office at 505-866-8328.

The school program and school-related activities shall always have priority for the use of school facilities. Subject to those priorities and the further requirements set forth below, school facilities may be used by non-school persons or organizations for the following types of activities:

1. nonprofit and noncommercial activities which are intended to promote the educational, cultural, recreational, civic, moral, spiritual, or social development or well-being of the participants in the activity or the community in general;
2. fund-raising, profit-making or commercially-oriented activities, so long as the net proceeds will be applied to support the types of activities described in subparagraph (1) above; or
3. profit-making or commercially oriented activities, which the superintendent of schools determines will also significantly enhance the educational, cultural, recreational, civic or social development or well-being of the community or of participants in the activity. Commercially-oriented activities or activities conducted primarily for profit or gain of private individuals or businesses are not permissible uses, unless the superintendent makes such a determination.

Please visit the Maintenance Website for Facility Use.

Parents and community members are welcome at school. Brothers/sisters or other children are not permitted to visit school. Visitors are welcome to observe and/or help in the school and in the classrooms. The following guidelines have been developed to provide an open and safe environment, which minimizes disruption to the instructional process:

1. All visitors/volunteers must sign in and checkout at the office.
2. Visitors must present photo ID.
3. Classroom visitors/volunteers are asked to arrange their visit in advance with the classroom teacher. This can be done in writing or by phone (505-865-1102).
4. We encourage parents with younger children to make arrangements for childcare when volunteering in classrooms. “Non-school aged” children are not permitted on field trips, when volunteering or observing in classrooms.
5. Classroom visits or observation are not to exceed 30 minutes.

Volunteers bring talent and knowledge to the classroom. Volunteer times are to be arranged with the classroom teacher in advance. Volunteers who come on a regular basis will be required to follow Board policy 5.31 (Volunteer Policy) requiring parents, family members, and community helpers, etc. to undergo criminal background check at their own expense. Volunteers wishing to help at Tomé Elementary need to follow the following guidelines:

1. Arrange the volunteer time in advance with the classroom teacher
2. Check in and out of the office using the Raptor System and receive a volunteer sticker
3. Assist in a professional, orderly manner and must follow district policies and procedures
4. Younger children, older siblings, cousins, and/or friends are not allowed in the classroom during volunteer times.

In the event where district policies are violated, volunteers will be asked to leave the campus and will not be allowed to volunteer at Tomé Elementary.

A student who is withdrawing needs to follow these procedures:

1. A parent/guardian must come into the school office and provide legal identification to request a withdrawal or transfer for their student.
2. Pick up a withdrawal form from the office.
3. Have teacher, librarian, nurse and principal sign the form.
4. Check all books in to the teachers.
5. Pay all fines. New Mexico law provides that records may not be released unless all student fines and fees are paid.

The office will sign the form once all signatures have been collected and all fines have been paid.

Pants:

• “Sagging pants” are not allowed. Jeans, slacks, shorts, and all other pants must be worn at or about the waist at all times. Even if a shirt is long, the pants must be worn at the waist. Undergarments should not be visible at any time. Pants that drag or are excessively oversized are not allowed.
• Inappropriate exercise clothing will not be allowed without an appropriate covering garment. Yoga pants, stretchy pants, or tights are not allowed unless covered by an appropriate length dress or shirt.
• Pants with holes are permitted as long as skin above the knee is covered.
• Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be length that are not higher than three inches above the knee. Volleyball/Spandex shorts are not permitted.

Shirts/Tops:

• No muscle shirts/undershirts as outerwear.
• Sleeveless tops must have at least a 3 inch sleeve.
• See-through, bare midriff, and other revealing clothing are not permitted. Shirt hems must extend below the waist of pants/shorts/skirts whether in a sitting or standing position.
• Oversized, too tight and/or revealing see-through shirts.
• Sleeveless shirts, backless shirts, muscle shirts, spaghetti straps, halter tops, tube tops, off the shoulder or low-cut blouses or shirts.
• Jackets, sweaters, etc. are not allowed coverups for shirts out of dress code.

Shoes/Accessories:

• Footwear: no bedroom/house slippers, no shoes with wheels, no heels higher than 1 inch, all shoes must have a back strap, no flip flops.
• Knit caps may be worn outside on inclement or cold weather days only
• Baseball caps, bucket caps, or sun visors can be worn for outside play. No caps allowed inside of the building unless it is a designated spirit day.
• Earrings no larger than a quarter. No large hoop earrings, spikes, or distractive jewelry. No piercings other than ears. No accessories that contain spikes, chains, or other items that may be dangerous.
• Hair colors and cuts that do not cause distractions to others or the instructional program.

Outerwear:

• No inappropriate logos on hoodies, jackets, sweatshirt as determined by administration
• No oversized jackets (trench coats)
• No hoods allowed to be worn indoors. Hoods allowed to be worn outdoors in cool weather.

Clothing and accessories should not be disruptive, immodest, or compromise student safety. Students shall come to school looking clean, neat, and ready to learn. The District prohibits pictures, emblems, or writings on materials or clothing that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, immodest, or promote or refer to alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other illegal substance.

The District prohibits any clothing or grooming that in the administration’s judgment, may reasonably be expected to cause disruption of, or interference with, the educational process. Shirts or other clothing items depicting or promoting acts of violence, guns, weapons, death, dismemberment, disfigurement, gang activity or affiliation, offensive items, and/or bigotry towards other groups are specifically prohibited.

Note: As per the Los Lunas Schools Student Handbook (II.D), the responsibility to interpret and enforce the policy rests with each site administrator.
Students will not be allowed to leave campus for the purpose of changing clothes. All Los Lunas School students are expected to be in compliance with the dress code at any school-related event or activity; school officials have the authority to ask them to leave if they are inappropriately dressed.

Note: The Administration, in connection with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an
extracurricular activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in the activity
and may impose higher standards.

1. Show respect
2. Make good decisions
3. Solve your problems