Parents

Parent Information

It is very important to have correct, up-to-date information for every student.  This can be done quickly and easily via ParentVue. To ensure the school has the most accurate information please take a moment to verify and or update your contact information and emergency contacts for every student using the directions linked below.  If you need assistance updating your ParentVue account, please contact the school office.  

ParentVue ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS

Parentvue Spanish Instructions

As an Observer for your child in Canvas, you can engage in your students' education, view assignments, events, grades, and communicate with teachers. Use the links below to create an account.

Become a canvas observer instructions in English and Spanish

English Language Advisory Council Agendas

School Site Council Agendas

Interested in becoming a VIPs?  Please contact Mrs. Ruby Engel via email or (310) 510-0790.

PARENT HANDBOOKS

Click the links below to access the 2019-2020 Parent Handbooks

Avalon School Parent Handbook for Grades TK-4

Avalon School Parent Handbook for Grades 5-12

Escuela de Avalon Guia para Padres Grados TK-4

Escuela de Avalon Guia para Padres Grados 5-12

LBUSD Guidelines for Parents and Students

Guia para Padres y Estudiantes de LBUSD

TEEN DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA

Whether you are a teen or a parent looking to bring your own teen up to speed, learning to drive can seem exciting and intimidating all at once. From licensing requirements to safe driving skills to suggestions on how to handle poor weather conditions, this guide gives you the information you need to equip yourself (or your teen) for life on the road. Click on the link below for further information about getting your teen driver legally driving.

California DMV Website for new teen drivers

Elementary Guidelines

Thoughts are meaningful
Words are respectful
Actions are responsible

Secondary Guidelines

Thoughts create our reality.  Think positively and deeply
Words are powerful.  Speak appropriately and respectfully
Actions are represent us.  Act responsibly and be kind to others

A-G College Entrance Requirements

The A-G / College Entrance Requirements are a sequence of high school courses that students must complete (with a grade of C or better) to be minimally eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU). They represent the basic level of academic preparation that high school students should achieve to undertake university work.

The purposes of the A-G / College Entrance Requirements are to ensure that entering students:

• Can participate fully in the first year program at UC and CSU in a broad variety of fields of study;
• Have attained the necessary preparation for courses, majors, and programs offered at UC and CSU;
• Have attained a body of knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced studies; and • Have attained essential critical thinking and study skills.

For further information, please visit the following online resources:

• A-G Course Lists (search by high school) – https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/
• California Colleges – http://www.californiacolleges.edu/
• University of California A-G Guide – http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/

Avalon's Middle/High School Academic Honesty Policy

The reason teachers collect and grade individual class work, homework, and projects is so that they can determine your individual proficiency in mastering the academic material. More important than your final grade is the ability for teachers to adjust their teaching plan to meet your needs as indicated by the individual work you turn in. It is vital, therefore, that all the work you present to a teacher be completely your own. Academic dishonesty is submitting as your own any kind of work that you did not produce in its entirety. When a student assists others in academic dishonesty they are equally guilty of violating the honesty policy. It is only when every student honestly does their own work, that assignments have any true meaning in determining a student's abilities. Examples of Academic Dishonesty include:  Copying homework from another student.  Receiving/Giving answers to test taken earlier  Copying or plagiarizing from the Internet, written text or other source without quoting as a source or paraphrasing.  Copying or sharing answers between students on a quiz or test  Crediting source material that was not used for research  Allowing another student to copy from you  Plagiarize from the Internet, written text or other source  Sharing work via electronic devices (cell phones, Email, Facebook, etc.) The Consequences: On First Offense:  Failing grade on the assignment, test, quiz, essay  Letter to parent notifying of offense and consequences On Second Offense:  Possible failure of class  Unsatisfactory conduct grade on next Report Card  Denial of counselor recommendation for college or scholarships  Administrative referral, possible suspension Teacher Responsibility:  It cannot be considered a second offense unless a parent is personally contacted by the teacher or other school personnel on the first offense and both the student and parent are notified of the offense and consequences for future offenses.  Teacher should contact administrator and/or counselor to record offense on the discipline record and to have the policy and consequences reinforced with the student and family. I have read the academic honesty policy and understand that I will be held accountable if found violating this policy throughout my Middle School or High School Career

LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (UPC) ANNUAL NOTICE

2022-2023

For students, employees, parents/guardians, school and district advisory committee members, private school officials, and other interested parties

The Long Beach Unified School District annually notifies its students, employees, parents or guardians of its students,
the district advisory committee, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials, and other interested
parties of the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) process. The UCP Annual Notice is available on our website.
The Long Beach Unified School District is primarily responsible for compliance with federal and state laws and
regulations, including those related to unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying against any protected
group, and all programs and activities that are subject to the UCP (and any other state or federal educational program the
State Superintendent of Public Instruction of the California Department of Education or designee deems appropriate):

Uniform Complaint Procedures (UPC) Annual Notice 2022-23

Notificación Anual del Procedimiento Uniforme de Quejas (UPC) 2022-23

School Uniform Policy

In August 2019, Avalon K-12 School implemented a School Uniform Policy similar to those in effect at other LBUSD schools.  The purpose of the uniform policy and dress code at Avalon K-12 School is to present a professional and academic atmosphere for our students. Uniforms also promote a safer more secure campus.  We believe the dress at Avalon School reflects an attitude of self-respect and a commitment to learning.  Thank you for your support,

The purpose of the uniform policy and dress code at Avalon K-12 School is to present a professional and academic atmosphere for our students. Uniforms also promote a safer more secure campus and build a sense of unity among our students. We believe the dress at Avalon reflects an attitude of self-respect and a commitment to learning.

	TK-5	Grades 6-8
Tops	Colors: White, Lt Blue, Navy, Royal, Yellow Style: Solid color, collared shirt, button-up, polo or blouse	Colors: White, Light Blue, Royal, Gold/Yellow Style: Collared shirt, button-up, polo, blouse, Spirit Wear or College T-Shirt
Bottoms	Color: Navy, Black, Khaki Style: Pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, leggings	Color: Khaki, Navy, Black, or Blue Jeans Style: Jeans, trousers, shorts, skorts, skirts, leggings
Sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies	Color: Solid Blue or School/ Island logo, College logo  Style: Pullover, cardigan, zip-up or hoodie	Color: Solid Blue, Grey, Black, or School/Island/College logo Style: Pullover, cardigan, zip-up, or hoodie.

Dress Code

A student’s dress and general appearance should be neat, and clean, and not detract or interfere with teaching and learning in the classroom or on campus. It is expected that all students shall maintain their person and clothing in a modest and age-appropriate fashion consistent with our school policy and compatible with the instructional program.

Expectations

• Clothing worn at school MUST be neat and clean and fit appropriately at the shoulder and waist.
• Clothing, shoes, and accessories must be appropriate and safe for school activities.
• Clothing should be modestly cut and age-appropriate
• Appropriate undergarments that provide proper cover shall be worn.
• Shirts must be worn properly and buttoned. Shoulder straps on sleeveless tops must be at least 1-inch wide.

Unacceptable Clothing and Accessories

Students found representing unacceptable clothing will be sent to the nurse’s office for a change of clothing. Refusal to comply with the dress code will result in a parent meeting on campus and the loss of an extracurricular activity. Repeat violations will be subject to progressive disciplinary action including, administrative counseling, detention, parent conferences, and possible suspension.

How to Understand/Interpret Your Child's Test Scores

Parents are vital to the success of their students. Parents can use the scaled scores and achievement levels of their students report card to identify areas where they can help their student be more successful. Because parents and teachers can both access a student’s score, parents can work together with their students’ teachers to discover ways to support their students’ learning going forward. Parents can also celebrate the areas of growth they see in their students, as revealed by their students’ scores on the Smarter Balanced tests.

While an important part of measuring a student’s progress, it’s also important to remember that the results of a Smarter Balanced test are just one piece of evidence of a student’s progress and should be combined with other measures. Students shouldn’t get discouraged if their Achievement Level is low, and parents and teachers should remember that the results are the beginning point of discussion for how to best support a student’s learning.

SBAC ELEMENTARY (TK-5) TESTING SCHEDULE

Elementary SBAC Testing Schedule

ELEMENTARY (TK-5) LBUSD ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE  

SBAC SECONDARY (6-12) TESTING SCHEDULE

Secondary SBAC Testing Schedule

sECONDARY (6-12) LBUSD ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE