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Jerabek Elementary

Parent/Student Handbook

2025-2026

10050 Avenida Magnifica

San Diego, CA 92131

P: (619) 605-3000

F: (858)549-6817

WELCOME TO

 JERABEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A Message from the Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope your summer has been restful and enjoyable for you and your family. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year at Jerabek Elementary School! Our dedicated staff has been working hard to create an engaging, supportive, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Jerabek, we believe in fostering community, connection, and academic excellence. Every child is unique, with limitless potential, and it is our mission to provide opportunities for students to discover their individual strengths, take risks in their learning, and grow into responsible, caring, and confident learners. Our motto, “Learning, Caring, Growing,” reflects our school’s commitment to academic growth, cultivating kindness, and supporting the overall development of every student.

We are proud of the strong partnership between our school and our families. By working together, we can ensure that all students reach their personal best. We encourage you to participate in school activities, support your child’s learning at home, and stay connected with our Jerabek community.

To keep you informed, please visit our school website at www.jerabek.sandiegounified.org for updates on events, programs, and resources. One of the most important family events of the year is Back to School Night, scheduled for Thursday, August 21st. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, learn about grade-level expectations, and see how we are working together to support student success.

The Jerabek staff is committed to providing a high-quality education in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We integrate rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, celebrate diversity, and encourage students to become responsible citizens both inside and outside the classroom.

We are excited to partner with you in making this school year a rewarding and successful one for your child. Together, we can make every day at Jerabek a great day to learn and grow.

With appreciation,

Jonathan McDade                        Michelle Peace

Principal                                Associate Principal

Table of Contents

General School Information…………………………….……        3

Safety and Health Issues….………………………………….        6

Instructional Program………………………………………..        8

Student Resources and Opportunities……………..…………        12

Parent and Community Resources…………………..……….        13

Character Education…………………………………………..13

Discipline Policy…………………………………..…………        14

Student Dress Standard and Bicycles……………………….        16

Student Nondiscrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy…        17

Zero Tolerance………………………………………………        18

Network Use Guidelines…………………………………….        19

Media/Video & School Web Site Release ………………….        21

Permissible School Fees, Fundraising and Donations……...        22

Library/Media Center ………………………………...........        24

Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation Prohibition Policy..        25

General School Information

Contact Information

JerabekElementary School

105000 Avenida Magnifica,  San Diego 92131

Telephone:  619-605-1700

Fax: (858) 578-7367

School Hours

8:35am-3:05pm (M,T,W&F)

8:35am-12:25pm (Th, minimum day)

Office Hours

7:45 am - 3:45 pm

Mission

Our mission is to inspire and empower every student to learn, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are committed to fostering a love of learning and strong character in an environment of high expectations, while equipping students with the skills needed for success in the 21st century.

Arrival and Dismissal

Arrival

For your child’s safety, students should arrive at school no earlier than 8:15 a.m. when supervision is provided. Upon arrival to school, students are to go to breakfast in the cafeteria and lunch court, the playground and wait in line with their classmates at their room number or they may participate in Running Club on the Jerabek field.  Students may drop off their backpacks, lunch boxes, etc., at their rooms. Play equipment is not available before or after school.

Students eating breakfast at school may arrive at 8:15 a.m. and enter through the cafeteria.  Supervision will also be provided for those eating breakfast between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m.  

Dismissal

School is dismissed at 3:05 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and at 12:25 p.m. on Thursdays and other minimum days.  Upon dismissal from class, students are to depart the school grounds from designated exits.  Please review the rules with your child(ren).  Your cooperation is needed and greatly appreciated by the Jerabek community.

The Safety Reminders for students and parents.

  1. STOP, LOOK, AND LISTEN
  2. Cross ONLY at crosswalk
  3. WALK, don’t run, across street
  4. Don’t cross the street between cars

It is very important that students leave the campus promptly after school ends or go immediately to their after school program or enrichment program.  Please make arrangements with your child for a meeting place at dismissal.  Students who have not been picked up in a timely manner will be brought to the office.  Parents will be contacted.  The office staff cannot be responsible for students left in the school office after hours.  If parents cannot be reached, school police will be called.

Traffic and Parking

Campus safety is Jerabek's top priority. Teachers, support staff, school police services and community organizations work together to prevent, prepare and respond to emergency situations. CAMPUS SAFETY INCLUDES TRAFFIC SAFETY...THE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP OF STUDENTS!

Traffic Safety

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedure

In order to keep traffic moving during drop-off and pick-up, as well as keeping our students safe, please be reminded to follow the rules of the road.

Parents should not attempt to drop children off by driving into the school parking lot. The safety of our children is important to all of us.

Please note drop-off zone and no-parking zone. THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT IS FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF PROGRAM ONLY!

If you visit our school, please park on Avenida Magnifica or in the parking lot at Jerabek Park. Limited spaces are available due to construction. Stairs to sidewalk from Jerabek Park are closed off.

parking Map

Safety Patrol

Our school Safety Patrol members play a key role to support safety before and after school.  They are trained by an officer of the San Diego Police Department.  The school Safety Patrol is trained to assist pedestrians crossing Avenida Magnifica before and after school.  The San Diego Police Department will be monitoring the safety of Jerabek and will enforce traffic laws and write citations as necessary.

 

Please use the crosswalk.

Although it may take a few additional minutes, the crosswalk that is controlled by the Safety Patrol should always be used for safety reasons.  We ask that parents also cross at crosswalks in order to model for your children.   Please encourage your child to use the crosswalk when crossing Avenida Magnifica.

Parking Lots

The Jerabek parking lot is not available for drop off and pick up of students.  The parking lot is closed from 8:15– 8:40 a.m. and from 2:45 – 3:15 p.m.  On Thursdays, when school is dismissed earlier, the lot is closed from 12:00 - 12:35 p.m.  The gate will be locked from 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends and holidays.

Families are expected to supervise their children at the front of the school and  in this parking lot.

Loading Zone

Much of the street parking in front of Jerabek is designated a three-minute passenger pick-up zone during peak congestion periods throughout the day.   Please do not leave your car unattended.

Street Parking

Street parking is available.  Please make sure that you are not parking on a red curb or you are not blocking our neighbors driveways.  Our neighbors support our school and deserve the respect of being able to access their driveways at anytime.  Please be respectful of our neighbors property and remember that you are a member of the school community so respectful behavior is expected from our families at all times.

Supervision

Our teachers and staff provide extra supervision before and after school. Their purpose is to provide the safest arrival and dismissal for students, families and community members. During this time our staff may keep the flow of traffic moving and support students with their arrival to campus. Your support of their efforts is much appreciated.

Residency Policy

Students may attend Jerabek Elementary if they reside within our boundaries.  A proof of residency is required for registration.  Residency is defined by Education Code as the place where the student sleeps/resides a majority of the time.  A family may not claim more than one primary residence.  Homes of grandparents, friends, or other relatives may not be used to establish residency.  The office is required to substantiate any resident claim where there is a doubt of authenticity.  Nonresidents may apply to attend Jerabek Elementary School  through the Choice program.

Attendance

Regular attendance and prompt arrival is essential for student success. State law places the responsibility for regular attendance upon the parents.   If your child is going to be absent, it is imperative that a parent call the school office (NOT the teacher) on the first day of their child’s absence; give their child’s name, teacher name, and the reason for the absence.   Our 24-hour attendance number is 619-605-1700.  Your cooperation in promptly reporting absences is greatly appreciated.

Absences
Excused Absences - Absences for the following reasons are excused.

Tardies

The first bell will ring at 8:30 a.m. as a 5 minute warning bell to get to class for students in grades 1-5. The second bell will ring at 8:35 a.m. and will signal the start of the instructional day.  Attendance and tardies will be noted and marked by the teacher for all students not present in their seats at 8:35am.  By taking attendance and marking tardies in this manner in every classroom at our school we will fairly and consistently take attendance and mark tardies.  Children arriving late to school cause classroom disruption and require additional teacher time for directions and assignments already presented.  They also begin the day feeling left out of the loop.  Please be sure your children arrive at school on time.   If your children are not in their classroom by 8:35 a.m. they are tardy.  If a student has recurring tardies, parents will be contacted to ensure the student arrives on time.

Independent Study Contracts – Study Contracts can be arranged in advance for absences of at least five school days, but not more than 20 school days.  This ensures an excused absence and assignments for the students.  Please contact the school clerk to make arrangements no later than one week before the start of the contract so the teacher has time to prepare the work.  

Procedures for Independent Study Contracts (ISC):

        Contact the school office to receive an ISC

If your child will be gone less than 5 days inform the teacher and ask the teacher to get together the work that your child will be missing.  If the work is completed and returned to the teacher, the absence will be marked an excused absence instead of unexcused.  Make sure you notify both the teacher and the office one-week ahead of the absence.

These are the only absences recorded as “excused” by the district.  Medical and dental appointments should be scheduled after school hours when possible.  Family Vacations should be planned outside of days of student attendance.

Truancy Letters The State of California requires San Diego Unified to notify families of absences through truancy letters when a student who has three unexcused absences, three tardies of over thirty minutes, or a combination of both.  If your child has excessive absences or tardies, we will contact you to discuss this area of concern.

Cafeteria Services

The school cafeteria serves a well balanced breakfast and lunch daily. For lunch students have a choice of one entrée, salad bar, snack, milk and/or juice daily.   All meals are provided free of charge.

For further information about cafeteria services, please visit:  https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/food

Healthy Recess Snacks

In support of the district’s wellness policy, we encourage students to enjoy a healthy snack at recess time.  

Wellness Policy

The San Diego Unified recognizes the strong relationship between students' nutrition/fitness/health status and their school attendance, access to education and ability to learn. Good health, facilitated by both knowledge and practice of healthy eating and exercise behaviors and habits, is a major factor in helping students and staff function at optimal levels. Birthday celebrations in the classrooms should be non-food based.  Students are encouraged to bring pencils, stickers, or small token to share with all friends.  Cupcakes and other non approved sugary treats will not be allowed to be distributed and will be sent home with your child. Fruit based popsibles are the only allowed food item for celebrations. .

Lost and Found

The lost and found cabinet is located outside the Multipurpose Room.  Please mark all belongings with your child’s full name and room number.  All unclaimed articles remaining at end of each month are donated to charitable organizations.  Periodically we will display all the lost and found items. We will inform families prior to donating these items.

Phone Use

All students may have cell phones on school grounds and school buses, at school-sponsored activities and while under the supervision of district employees. Students may use cellular phones on school campus before school begins and after school ends. These devices must be kept out of sight (in backpacks) and turned off in the classroom during school hours.

Unauthorized use of cell phones distracts from the learning environment. School officials, including classroom teachers, may take devices away from students for inappropriate use. Repeated unauthorized use of such devices may lead to disciplinary action.

Theft or loss of such devices will not be investigated by school personnel. Students bring such devices at their own risk.

Student Telephone Calls

Students' use of the office phones is for emergencies only.  Students are encouraged to bring all needed materials and assignments to school without the need to phone home for forgotten items.  If they are going home with a friend, arrangements need to be made before they come to school.  

Inclement Weather Days

If the weather is inclement, your child will not be sent out of doors at recess or lunchtime.  “Bad” weather usually constitutes rain, extreme wind, extreme heat, or a day that seems quite cold because of a combination of cloudy weather and wind.  Please dress your child appropriately for the weather.  Students eat lunch outside beneath the covering due to space limitations.  Other than the conditions described above, we encourage all children to go outside for recess.  

Hot Weather

Our school has a “hot weather” plan in place for continued operations of our school during periods of extremely hot weather.  We want to make sure our students are as comfortable as possible in school so that their learning can continue.  As a result, our school has a number of guidelines in place for planning instruction during hot weather.

Instructional Program Modification – We have advised our teachers to rearrange their daily schedule so that basic skills subjects are taught at the optimal time.  Physical education activities are limited to less strenuous activities and/or are rescheduled to a more appropriate time.  We encourage students to limit their physical activity and drink plenty of water at recess times.

Keeping Students Cool and Hydrated – Students are encouraged to bring containers of water to school during hot weather.  Water fountains are available at our school and we encourage students to take extra water breaks throughout the day.

Pets

Ask the teacher before bringing any animal to school.  The recommended stay is 10-15 minutes.  Dogs (other than service dogs) are not allowed on campus at any time.   Please do not bring dogs onto the campus when picking up your child.  

School Spirit Wear

T-shirts and sweatshirts with the Jerabek logo printed on them are available for purchase.   A great day to wear your Jerabek logo wear would be on Spirit Dress-up days, or on Fridays when staff members wear their Jerabek spirit wear.  Thank you for showing your school spirit.

Safety and Health Issues

Release of Students

Parents are reminded that students are expected to remain on the school grounds during school hours.  If you wish to have your child released from school during school hours, please come to the office and obtain a release slip.  For your protection and the child’s, students are only released to parents, guardians, or other authorized persons whose names are listed on the student’s registration card and who show a valid picture ID.  Students will not be released by telephone requests.

Registration Information

Please notify the office immediately if any information on the registration card changes during the school year.  This information is used for parent contacts, release of students, or in the case of an emergency.  Your cooperation in keeping  registration with current information is greatly appreciated.

Health and Accident Procedures

Administering Medication at School -

Injuries at school - Staff will take care of all minor injuries at school.  In the event of a more serious injury, parents are always notified and may be requested to come to the school for their child.  Names and phone numbers of those legally empowered to take charge of an injured child, in the event the parent cannot be reached, must be on file for each child.

Criteria for School Attendance and Health Issues

        

Final decisions and exceptions regarding attendance for reasons of health of any student will be at the discretion of the school nurse.

School-wide Emergency Preparedness Plan

Our extensive plan for emergency preparedness includes a practice fire, earthquake, or lockdown drill for staff and students monthly.  A large-scale emergency preparedness drill is held involving all staff, students, and parent volunteers annually.  In the event it is necessary to evacuate the school, students will be taken to the Jerabek Field..  

Instructional Program

School Visitation and Teacher Conferences

We welcome visits by parents, however you need to arrange this with the teacher ahead of time to minimize impact on classroom instructional time.  We encourage you to contact your child via email as conferences during class time are not appropriate.

California State Law requires that all non-students and others without official business in a school building or on the school grounds must register in the school office.  This means that all visitors to the school, including parents, must report to the office and sign in.  A visitor tag will be issued when you sign in permitting you to remain on school grounds.  

Grade Level and Classroom Configuration

Current enrollment and enrollment forecasts from the District are used to determine a tentative grade level and classroom assignment for each teacher.  These assignments are tentative in that enrollments are subject to fluctuations beyond the control of the school.  Personnel changes also often occur after the grade level and room assignments are made, sometimes necessitating changes in configuration.  

Classroom Assignments

As we assign children to classrooms, we are guided by several factors:

At Jerabek the placement process is a professional team effort and involves your child’s current teacher, any specialists who are familiar with your child (education specialist, speech and language specialist, nurse, psychologist, etc.) and administrator.  We individually place children according to their unique needs.  The principal and staff work closely together to make placements, however, the principal is ultimately responsible for the final placement of each student.

The teachers at Jerabek are highly trained professionals who meet students’ instructional needs.  Students whose primary language is not English, students who qualify for the Gifted and Talented Educational Program (G.A.T.E.), and students who receive special education are placed in classrooms with teachers holding the appropriate credentials.

Student placement has become quite an involved process regarding district and state mandates.  

After school resumes in August, parents who are concerned with their child’s placement are encouraged to talk to their child’s teacher.  Generally, once the parent and teacher talk and begin an open line of communication all concerns typically subside.  Time is also a factor in many cases.  Students will not be moved during the first three weeks of school unless there is a general reorganization of the school.

Reorganization

Reorganization is a normal part of the process of setting up classrooms, at the beginning of the year, due to fluctuations in enrollment.

If reorganization must be made after school begins, we will follow the same process that was used in the spring and parents of students involved in any changes will be notified the day before the moves are made, in writing.  We ask that parents be supportive of teachers throughout any reorganization and keep in mind that changes are not made arbitrarily, but out of necessity.

Homework        

Regularly assigned homework is an official policy of the San Diego Unified School District for all students.  Homework is designed to help students extend or reinforce concepts presented in the classroom as well as to develop organizational and time management skills.  Homework assignments may be given in all subject areas.  Some assignments may integrate these subject areas or take the form of a project.  While parents are encouraged to assist and supervise children’s home learning, they should not do it for them.  If you have a concern about the quantity or quality of your child’s homework, please contact the teacher.

Home Reading

The Board of Education mandated that each student enrolled in San Diego City Schools should read and report on a minimum of one book per month, although it is expected that most students will read more (20 minutes daily). This reading is intended to be done outside of the classroom.  Parents are asked to encourage students to read at home nightly.  Part of the Literacy Standards requires teacher certification and evidence the child has read at least 25 books, including: at least four genres; at least five different authors; and at least four books of the same topic or by the same author or of the same kind.

Reporting Student Progress

Report cards are distributed three times a year.  These dates will occur in November, March, and June.  Minimum days are scheduled during the first two reporting periods for parent conferences.  Your child may be asked to attend the conference.  Although parent conferences occur in November and March, a conference to discuss your child’s progress may be scheduled at any time with the teacher.

Learning Contracts

It is our goal at Jerabek is to help each student meet or exceed grade level standards.  Students in grades 1 through 5, who are identified as performing at less than grade level by standardized or classroom assessments, will be put on a learning contract.  This contract outlines support and responsibilities of the school, parents and child to assist the student in meeting standards.

Students on learning contracts will be provided additional literacy and math support.  This information will be communicated at parent conference meetings.

Parents will be notified if their child is at risk of not meeting grade level standards within the first ten weeks of school for grades 1-5.  Kindergarten students shall also be identified at risk of not meeting State standards, though they will not be given a Learning Contract.

Home/School Communication

Teachers communicate with families using various approaches (newsletters, weekly progress reports, daily behavior cards, personal notes/phone calls).  Our goal is to build a bridge between home and school that best supports each student.  Please don’t hesitate to contact your child's teacher to discuss concerns, celebrate successes, or clarify information.  Parents may contact the teacher by either voicemail or email.  Parents can leave messages for their child’s teacher on their voice mail.  The system will be accessible 24-hours a day.  Teachers will check for messages before school and after school.  Your call will be returned by the teacher within two school days.  If a problem arises, contact the teacher first.  If it cannot be resolved, an administrator will assist in reaching a resolution.

Website

Visit our school website for all of the latest news pertaining to Jerabek.  This is also a means of e-mailing staff members.

Physical Education 

A credentialed physical education teacher directs the physical education program at Jerabek.  Students are provided 60 minutes of instruction once a week with the P.E. teacher and another 60 minutes of P.E. time with the classroom teacher.  The P.E. program offers students in Universal Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grades structured lessons in physical fitness and physical skills development, as well as instruction in recreational and sports skills and games.  The P.E. department also oversees outdoor activities such as Running Club, and playground activities.  Please make sure your child wears athletic shoes on their P.E. day.  

Instructional Supplies

Students are issued books and materials needed for their studies.  They will be responsible for all books and materials entrusted to them.  The cost of lost or damaged textbooks and library books will be billed to the student’s family in accordance with School District procedures.

G.A.T.E. Program

All G.A.T.E identified, non-seminar students are placed with students of mixed ability in a single classroom where they remain throughout the school day in grades 3-5. All teachers in grades 3 through 5 are GATE-certificated teachers. The San Diego Unified School District schedules a G.A.T.E Parent Meeting in the Fall. The District provides the opportunity for re-test at grade 5 and for students newly enrolled from out of the district.  

English Language Development (ELD)

Students who have been identified as English Language Learners are placed in classrooms with teachers who have been specially trained to teach them.  All classes are conducted in English; however, specialized instruction is woven throughout the daily curriculum to foster English Language Development.  In addition, English Learners receive systematic English Language Development as part of their core instructional program.

Library

The goal of the Library/Media Center is to encourage all students to become excited about exploring the wonderful world of books and other resources available.  The library assists students in locating and using library information systems and emphasizes practical skills in referencing and researching through the use of standard reference materials as well as digital resources.  The ultimate goal is to provide students the opportunity to gain experience in locating information and to encourage students to be self-directed, lifelong learners.

Book Circulation

The library maintains over 15,000 books with a fully automated circulation system.  All students visit the library once per week.  Students must have parent permission to check out books.  Library books may be checked out for a one-week period.  Books may be renewed.  When a student has an overdue library book, a lost book, or a damaged book he/she may not check out a new book until the book is returned or a replacement fee is paid.

The library provides a variety of reading materials that serve every child.  Teachers furnish literary guidance during classroom visits and encourage self-selection.  Library visits extend classroom learning and support curriculum enrichment activities.

Birthday Books/Celebrations

Parents, relatives, or friends may donate a book to the library in honor of their child’s birthday.  This book will contain a special bookplate with the honoree's name inscribed on it.  This is a wonderful way for the community to become involved in helping the library grow.  If every child donated a book for their birthday that would increase our collection by 600 books a year!  

Please arrange with your child’s teacher any birthday celebration in advance.  Birthdays are a very important day in a child's life. Unfortunately, we do not have time for a big celebration or party for each child as it takes time away from instruction. If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday at school, please notify your child's teacher to ensure you know the number of students in the class and to coordinate details.

To support SDUSD wellness policy, celebrations should be with non-food prize such as a special pencil or party favor.

It should not detract from the instructional program.  No balloons, singers or flowers are allowed at school.

Technology

The district’s Technology Plan provides a vision for 21st century teaching and learning that promotes student use of technology to appropriately communicate, solve problems, and access, create, integrate, evaluate, and manage information to improve student achievement.  To reach these outcomes, all SDUSD students will have equitable opportunities through the i21 interactive classroom to participate in a 21st century learning environment that is interactive, engaging, and designed to be responsive to both the student’s learning needs and learning style.

The district provides a chromebook for every student.  Teachers work with students to develop utilize the chromebooks throughout their day for a variety of instructional purposes. Many of the software programs used in the classroom are available on the “Learning Links” tab on the Jerabek website.

Field Trips

Classes may go on up to four instructional field trips throughout the school year.  Bus transportation is the preferred form of transportation for all field trips.  In addition, a parent or guardian must provide signed, written permission for their child to participate at least the day prior to the field trip.  Without authorized written permission, the student is not permitted to participate.  School-age and younger siblings will not be allowed to attend field trips other than those sponsored by their classroom teacher.

Student Resources and Opportunities

Response to Intervention (RTI)

Our school uses a multi-tiered approach to support and identify students with learning and behavior needs called Response to Intervention (RTI).  RTI is based on a series of assessments/data collections with interventions used to help determine the nature of your child’s academic/behavioral concerns and to develop an effective plan that will help increase his/her level of performance.  Our RTI team meets on a regular basis to offer assistance to students, teachers, and parents regarding student success.

Language, Speech, and Hearing Program

A specially credentialed teacher is on site to work with children who have articulation problems, or expressive or receptive language difficulties.  Students receiving this service have Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) or have been enrolled in speech improvement classes with an identified need.

Education Specialist

Students requiring special education assistance receive support from the education specialist to work on specific goals and objectives.  These students must have Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and meet State of California criteria to qualify for the program. A specially credentialed teacher is assigned to work with the special education students.  Differentiated instruction and specifically designed materials are used to assist the students.

School Psychologist

The school psychologist serves as a member of the Response to Intervention Team to assess the academic and emotional/behavioral needs of students.

Student Opportunities for Leadership

Jerabek is a proud Lighthouse Leader in Me School. The Jerabek staff encourages student participation in leadership roles as an essential  ingredient for social development and academic success.  Many leadership opportunities are available to students at different grade levels.  Leadership opportunities at Jerabek include Safety Patrol, Flag Assembly team, Student Lighthouse team, recycling team, technology team and more.

Student Recognition

Students at Jerabek Elementary have the opportunity to receive recognition through awards   Students are recognized for special talents, academic achievement, or good citizenship.  

Choice Program

Jerabek has been given approval to accept a small amount of Choice students.  Limited space is available.  For more information, contact the Enrollment Options office at 619-725-5672.

Parent and Community Resources

Family Faculty Organization (FFO) 

The Family Faculty Organization is a group of parents and faculty members committed to providing the best education possible for the children, both through volunteering time and raising funds.  Annual membership is encouraged for all families for any child attending the school.  Each year the FFO funds many excellent enrichment programs for our students which include: assemblies, music instruction, science lab,  art program, field trips, family programs, special curriculum, supplementary literature, P.E. medals and awards, teacher requests for classroom purchases, and the latest technology advanced equipment.

Parent Volunteer Program

Volunteers are an essential part of our school program.  There are many opportunities to volunteer at Jerabek.  The volunteer program is coordinated by our  District Site Volunteer Coordinator and supported with the help of the Family Faculty Organization (FFO).  Volunteer opportunities will be posted on the first day of school and at Back to School Night.  You may also become a volunteer by contacting the FFO, your child’s teacher, or by requesting information in the school office with the District Volunteer Coordinator.  ALL volunteers must have a current TB clearance and a current school year application on file in the office with the District Volunteer Coordinator.

Parents are encouraged to volunteer in their child’s classroom, PE,  Running Club, Garden Club,or Meet the Masters (Art Program).  Parents can volunteer at a regularly scheduled time, assist with field trips and special events, or offer to complete a task at home to help the class.  We welcome any time that you can give.

Partners in Education

Jerabek Elementary is fortunate to have outstanding business partners to support our school in a variety of ways.  Our school has partnerships that are in the process of being developed for the next school year.

School Based Management Team (SBMT)/School Site Council (SSC)

The SSC/SGT consists of elected parents, committee representatives, and staff.  Elections are held each fall, and members serve a two-year term.  This group makes recommendations and decisions concerning budget issues, evaluates school programs and student achievement, and offers suggestions to improve communication between school and community.  The SSC meets a minimum of six times a year.

After School Childcare

Whether you are looking for regular Monday-Friday after school care, or just a fun enrichment class once or twice a week, many programs exist to meet your needs. Below are links to several program providers that our students participate with. Got questions? Please contact the individual program providers for answers to specific questions. Our school office staff does not manage or run these programs.

SDUSD PrimeTime

San Diego Unified School District’s (SDUSD) Extended Learning Opportunities Department administers the PrimeTime Extended Day Program offered at elementary, and middle school sites serving student in Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) through eighth. PrimeTime is free to all participating families and operates before and/or after school programs every regular school day.  For more information, please visit SDUSD PrimeTime website:

https://www.sdusdelo.com/primetime 

Character Education

Discipline Policy

At Jerabek Elementary School we are committed to providing quality education for our students.  We feel that all children have the right to attend school and feel comfortable and safe.  In order to provide an atmosphere which is conducive to the best learning situation, we have developed a plan for positive behavior.

We believe that:

  1. All students are responsible for their learning.
  2. All teachers have the responsibility to provide a positive learning environment.
  3. All parents have the responsibility to support the students and teaching staff.

School-Wide Standards

To ensure a safe, positive, rewarding education experience, we will:

IN OTHER WORDS, WE WILL WORK HARD AND BE NICE!        

These rules apply on the way to school, at school, and on the way home.

***Students are not allowed to bring the following items to school:

Toys / Balls                Electronic Equipment                Skateboards        Gum / Candy

Trading Cards                Videos / DVDs                         Scooters                Soda

CDs / Cassette Tapes        Skates                                Top Ramen        Sunflower Seeds

IPOD/MP3 players        Heelies                                Spinners or Fidgets

Confiscation of Student Property

If a child brings any of the above mentioned items to school, or any other item deemed to be of value, the teacher shall confiscate the item in question and send it to the office immediately.  We will log it in and put it in a safe place.  The teacher will call the parents that same day and let them know about the item and that they can pick it up in the office.  If there is any doubt about the value of the item, the item will be sent to the office.  If a child brings a “distracter” to school (i.e., toy of little value), the child will be asked to put it in their backpack to take home.  We will not be held liable for any item that is lost or is missing.

Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Pagers/Electronic Signaling Devices

Students may only use cell phones, smart watches, pagers or other electronic signaling devices on the school campus before and after school.  These devices must be kept out of sight and turned off during the instructional program.  THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS, THEFT OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRONIC DEVICES, THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THEY NOT BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL.

Portable CD players, electronic games, or music players are not allowed on campus.  Unauthorized use of such devices disrupts the instructional program and distracts from the learning environment.  Unauthorized use is grounds for confiscation by school officials or classroom teachers.  Confiscated devices will be returned to the parent or guardian.  Repeated offenses may lead to disciplinary action.

Reinforcing the Expected Standards

The following guidelines assist school personnel whenever inappropriate student behavior occurs.

Teacher will activate classroom discipline plan, which will include:

General Procedure for Resolving Behavior Problems

I.          All discipline problems to be resolved need to begin with the student, parent and classroom teacher.  If a student disregards the rules listed in the handbook, the following steps will be followed.

  1. Teachers apply their discipline policies and contact parents.
  2. A conference with the teacher, parents and student will be held.
  3. A conference with the administrator and student will be held. Consequences depend on the severity and recurrence of the problem.  Examples of possible consequences:  school service, after school detention and in-school suspension.  The administrator will contact parents by phone at work or home.
  4. An in-school suspension (1-2 days) will occur if problem continues.  The student will complete a work packet and/or perform school service.  Parents will be notified that the next step is a formal suspension.  Any misbehavior during in-school suspension will result in a formal suspension.
  5.  Formal suspension (1-5 days) will be imposed.  It becomes a part of the student’s permanent record and requires a parent conference with the administrator before the student is allowed to return to class.  There are certain offenses that we are required to report to School Police.

Suspendable Offenses

A student may be suspended from school if they:

  1. Cause, attempt to cause, or threaten to cause physical injury to another person.
  2. Disrupt school activities.
  3. Unlawfully sell, deal, or otherwise furnish any substance purported to be a controlled substance.
  4. Steal, or attempt to steal, school or private property.
  5. Commit an obscene act or engage in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
  6. Possess, sell, or otherwise furnish, any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object.
  7. Possess or use tobacco on school premises.
  8. Cause, or attempt to cause, damage to school or private property.
  9. Knowingly receive stolen school or private property.

 

  1. It is important for the parent to contact the classroom teacher first when problems or questions arise.  Communication between the teacher, parent, and the student is essential for reaching a successful solution.

  1. At specific times, it is necessary to refer specific problems to other personnel such as the nurse, counselor or administrator for additional information that might be related to the cause of the behavioral problems.  It may also be necessary to have the student join with the parent, teacher, administrator and auxiliary personnel for individualized counseling and/or home / school contract.

IV.        If all efforts fail and the discipline problems continue to exist, parents will be asked to shadow their child in the child’s classroom during the school day.

Student Dress Standard

The students and staff at Jerabek Elementary expect everyone to have high standards of conduct and appearance.  Clothing should be suitable and comfortable for normal school activities and should reflect respect, pride, and good standards of the student’s home and community.  The student’s clothing and appearance should not be of such extreme that it draws undue attention to the student nor should his/her clothing and appearance detract or interfere with the teaching and learning in the classroom.  

General clothing standards require that children wear shoes at all times.  Please adhere the following:

Students who wear inappropriate clothing will be sent to the office to call home for a change of clothing.  If parents cannot be reached, then more appropriate clothing will be supplied for the student.

We appreciate the strong support from all parents in meeting the expected dress code.  We intend to consistently and fairly enforce the dress code.

Bicycles

Children in grades 4 - 5 are permitted to ride bicycles to school. Younger students may ride bicycles to school if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Students who do not abide by these rules will lose the privilege of riding their bicycle to school.  Jerabek Elementary is not responsible for theft or damage to any bicycle.

Skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are not acceptable transportation to and from school.

Student Nondiscrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability or any other unlawful consideration. The district shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities and will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs.

Any student who engages in discrimination of another student or anyone from the district may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Any employee who permits or engages in discrimination may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Any student or parent who feels that discrimination has occurred should immediately contact a teacher or the principal for resolution at the site. If the issue cannot be resolved, the student or parent should contact: Title IX Coordinator, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St., Room 1202, San Diego, CA 92103.

San Diego Unified School District is committed to making the schools free from sexual harassment. This means that the district prohibits harassment made by someone from or in the educational setting. Sexual harassment can be such actions as unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; or verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the educational setting.

The district prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the student’s academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. The district further prohibits sexual harassment in which a student’s grades, benefits, services, honors, program or activities are dependent on submission to such conduct.

Students should report any sexual harassment to their school principal, vice principal, counselor, or teacher. Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined appropriately. This includes suspension or possible expulsion. Employees who violate this policy shall be disciplined according to personnel procedures. The district believes that it can resolve harassment issues at the school site. If not, student may contact: Title IX Coordinator, Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal St., Room 1202, San Diego, CA 92103.

To file a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint:

1. Filing a complaint: Obtain a copy of the Uniform Complaint Form and procedure from the school or the district’s Legal Office. Remedies available outside of the district are listed in this procedure.

2. Investigation: San Diego Unified School District will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation of the harassment allegations and provide a written report within 60 days of when the Complaint was file.

3. Action: If the district determines that its policies prohibiting sexual harassment have been violated, disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion will be taken.

The person filing the complaint may also pursue action in civil court. Complaints will be kept confidential. The district prohibits retaliation against any participant in the complaint process. Each complaint shall be investigated promptly and in a way that respects the privacy of all parties concerned.

Zero Tolerance for Weapons, Drugs and Violence

The district's Zero Tolerance Policy is designed to make your school a safe environment and to provide an appropriate learning environment for students. It applies to middle and senior high school students. The policy requires suspension or expulsion for students who violate rules related to weapons, controlled substances or violence.

The Board of Education has approved the following Zero Tolerance Policy:

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Network Use Guidelines

Reference: Administrative Procedure 4580

Please read the following carefully. This will give you information about the privileges and responsibilities of using the Internet and district networks as part of your student’s educational experience.

The district’s network provides access to the Internet. The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world.

Students will have access to:

        • Electronic mail (e-mail) communication with people all over the world.

        • Information and news from a variety of sources and research institutions.

        • Public domain and shareware software of all types.

        • Discussion groups on a wide variety of topics.

        • Many university libraries, the Library of Congress, and more!

I.         Responsibilities.  San Diego City Schools has taken reasonable precautions to restrict access to “harmful matter” and to materials that do not support approved educational objectives. However, on a public network it is impossible to control all materials. “Harmful matter” means matter that, taken as a whole by the average person applying contemporary statewide standards, describes in a patently offensive way material which lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors (Penal Code, Section 313).

The teacher/staff will choose resources on the Internet that are appropriate for classroom instruction and/or research for the needs, maturity, and ability of their students. San Diego City Schools takes no responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information from Internet sources. Use of any information obtained through the Internet is at the user’s risk.

II.         Acceptable Use. The purpose of schools having access to district networks and the Internet is to support research and education in and among academic institutions by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. The use of district networks must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of San Diego City Schools. Use of another organization’s networks or computing resources must comply with rules appropriate for that network.

III.         Prohibited Use. Transmission of any material in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the distribution of:

        a. Any information which violates or infringes upon the rights of any other person.

        b. Any defamatory, inappropriate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented,         threatening, racially offensive, or illegal material.

        c. Advertisements, solicitations, commercial ventures, or political lobbying.

        d. Any information that encourages the use of controlled substances or the use of the         system for the purpose of inciting crime.

        e. Any material that violates copyright laws (District Administrative Procedure 7038).

Any vandalism, unauthorized access, “hacking,” or tampering with hardware or software, including introducing “viruses” or pirated software, is strictly prohibited (Penal Code, Section 502).

Warning: Inappropriate use may result in the cancellation of network privileges. The site system

Administrator (s) or district security administrator may close an account at any time deemed necessary.  Depending on the seriousness of the offense, any combination of the following policies/procedures will be enforced: Education Code, district procedures, and school site discipline/network use policy.

IV.         Privileges. The use of district networks and the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. The administration, teachers, and/or staff may request the site system administrator or district security administrator to deny, revoke, or suspend specific user access.

V.         Netiquette (Network Etiquette). The use of district networks requires adherence to rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

        a. Be polite. Do not send abusive messages to anyone.

        b. Use appropriate language. In all messages, do not swear or use vulgarities or any other         inappropriate language. Anything pertaining to illegal activities is strictly forbidden.         (Note: E-mail is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have         access to all mail. Messages relating to, or in support of, illegal activities must be         reported to appropriate authorities.)

        c. Maintain privacy. Do not reveal the personal address or phone numbers of yourself or         other persons.  Before publishing a student’s picture, name, or work on the Internet, the         school must have on file a parent release form authorizing publication.

        d. Respect copyrights. All communications and information accessible via the network         should be assumed to be the property of the author and should not be reused without         his/her permission.

        e. Do not disrupt the network. Do not use the network in a way that would disrupt the use         of the network by others.

VI.         Security. Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users.  If you feel you can identify a security problem on district networks, you must notify the Educational Technology Department or the security administrator at the Information Technology Department of San Diego City Schools either in person, in writing, or via the network. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users.  Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to district networks and the Internet.

VII.         Vandalism. Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

Jerabek ES Parent/Student Handbook 2025-2026