Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter

Coffee with Sugar

Friday, November 8, 2024

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Agenda for today:

• Substance Use Awareness
• Winter Academy. Common Core Standards
• Attendance
• No Phone Use Policy
• KC PSG
• Volunteer updates

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Substance Use Awareness/Fentanyl

Song for Charlie

Video here

What fact from the video did you find most surprising?”

“Why do you think teens rate fentanyl as less dangerous than cocaine or heroin, even though it’s

much more deadly?”

“Why do you think some young people take pills they didn’t get from a pharmacist?”

“Do you see drugs at school?”

“Do you feel like you can talk to friends and family about fentanyl? If not, what would have to change?”

“What steps can we take as a family to stay informed about drug safety?”

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Video for students K-2 here

Video for students 3-5 here

Winter Academy 2024

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All students are encouraged to attend and must complete a registration form. The online registration

will be available from October 14 to November 29, 2024. Families may also submit paper applications

beginning November 18, 2024. Any student requesting transportation must register by November 22,

2024. Interested employees must apply between October 14 and November 8, 2024. Please note that

the number and location of available assignments will depend on student participation in the program.

Attendance Reminders

2024-25 average daily revenue per student = $90.74

Revenue Lost Due to Absences

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Kenter Attendance Bands, September 2024

314 students 69%-Proficient

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88 students 20%-Basic

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52 students 11%-Chronic

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Attendance bands

Proficient (96% & above)

Basic (92-95%)

Chronic (91% & below)

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Kenter Attendance Bands, October 2024

305 students 67.18%-Proficient

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100 students 22.03%-Basic

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49 students 10.79%-Chronic

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Attendance bands

Proficient (96% & above)

Basic (92-95%)

Chronic (91% & below)

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2024-25 Attendance by Instructional Day Every 25 days

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Supporting Student Mental Health:

Providing a Phone-Free School Day

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LAUSD Commitment to Supporting Student Mental Health

Los Angeles Unified will limit all use of

cell phones during the school day

as we are committed

to supporting mental health and well-being so that students feel safe, welcomed, excited to learn,

and are

Ready for the World!

Board Resolution 035-23/24

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The district is committed to supporting mental health and well-being so that students feel safe, welcomed, excited to learn and are Ready for the World!

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• The resolution calls for no phones for the entire school day

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• Increase student interaction, classroom engagement

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• This new policy was developed to align with California and Federal legal requirements, for implementation beginning the second semester of the 2024/25 school year.

On June 16, 2024, the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education adopted Res-035-23/24, “Supporting Student Mental Health and Learning Ensuring a Phone-Free School Day.”

That Resolution called for the following:

• Supporting student mental health while creating environments where students feel safe
• A phone-free school day will result in an Increase in academic performance.

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Current District Policies

Bulletin -6399.2 - Social Media Policy for Students (Issued July 18, 2018)

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The purpose of this bulletin is to:

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• Prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful activities by students online;

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• Prevent unauthorized disclosure of or access to sensitive information, and to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

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• All social media on a District device and on the District’s Network is always subject to District policies.

Bulletin - 5468.0 - Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Electronic Devices by Students (Issued May 4, 2011)

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The purpose of this bulletin to prohibit the use of:

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• Cellular phones, Pagers

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• Any electronic signaling device by students

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• During normal school hours or school activities, excluding the students’ lunchtime or nutrition breaks unless the school site council has adopted a stricter policy.

Research to Support Implementation

Research shows that youth are already experiencing poor mental health, and are at greater risk of cyberbullying, body image, eating disorders, and poor sleep.

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Potential Risks from excessive use of social media include:

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• Self-harm, risky behaviors and dependency on device
• Social comparison and low self-esteem
• Hate-based content, leading to cyber-bullying and physical fights
• Exposure to predatory behaviors
• Overstimulation on the reward center of the brain, similar to addiction
• Attention problems, feelings of exclusion
• Harmful to mental health, increase in teenage anxiety, depression, and suicide
• Negative effects on their academic performance
• Students are exposed to harmful and inappropriate content on social media

Phased Approach

Implementation will happen in a phased approach, as outlined in the table below. This IOC provides detailed guidance on Phase 1 (late October – December 13, 2024), with additional guidance to follow for Phases 2 and 3.

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Zoom Trainings

LSLC Meeting Communications

Messaging

Selection of Option

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Procure Products Continued Communication Training for Staff/Students

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Policy Implementation and Rollout

Phase I

October - December 13, 2024

Phase II

January 6 - February 14, 2024

Phase III

February 18, 2025 - Onward

Local Leadership Decision

The Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) is a shared decision-making body in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) that includes parents, community members, school personnel, and student body representatives

• Through LSLC, the school community will engage in the process of selecting the mode of implementation for the revised policy

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• It is recommended that the meeting be held in late October/November

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• This includes schools that are already implementing a more stringent policy, may continue with that policy, as long as it is aligned with the guidelines set forth in the new policy bulletin and has been approved by their Local School Leadership (LSLC).
• Every school must hold a LSLC meeting during the implementation of the new policy regardless if you are enforcing a current policy.

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New Policy

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The new policy will be implemented during the second semester of the 2024-25 School Year. The content of this policy is to address the use of cell phones/social media and other electronic devices.

• Students may not use cellular phones during school hours.
• Students are only permitted to use cell phones on campus before and after school.
• Devices have to be turned off and stored away, depending on the selection by the LSLC.
• The policy also applies to devices that provide similar functionality to a smartphone, such as a smart watch, earbud and smart glasses.
• Other cellular devices that do not have “smart” capability must be turned off and stored for the entire instruction day (e.g., devices that can only send/receive phone calls and text messages)

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New Policy (Cont.)

Schools will meet with Local School Leadership Council and will select one or more of the available options. Each option should be reviewed, and final selection shall be made based on each school’s need.

• Any policy adopted must allow students to maintain access to their phones in case of an emergency situation.
• Schools with a more stringent than the current policy may continue as long as it is consistent with the new policy bulletin and has been approved by the Local School Leadership.
• Schools may also establish other exceptions that are relevant to their campus.
• For example, a high school may allow students to use their cell phones when they are on a college campus as part of a dual enrollment agreement.

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Emergency Access

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• In accordance with state guidelines around emergency access to phones, any policy adopted must allow students to maintain their phones turned off and stored to be readily accessible during an emergency (e.g., in backpacks, classroom pockets, portable storage box within a classroom setting).

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• During an emergency, students will be able to access their cell phones when staff determines that it is safe to do so.

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• If a student (or parent) requests that the student be allowed to use their smartphone due to a “perceived threat of danger”, then the school will convene a threat assessment, develop a safety plan, etc., before allowing the use of the phone.

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Student Exception to Policy

This policy shall not prohibit a student from using a cellular phone or electronic device based on exceptions listed below.

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• Health Based Needs
• IEP’s
• 504 Plan
• Newcomers to assist with translation
• Local Need

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Emergency Situations Communications

In the event of an emergency

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• Schools will as soon as possible send a Connect message to the school community.

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• Schools will update parents throughout the emergency

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• School will inform the school community the moment the emergency is over

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Allowed Products for Implementation

No matter what product is selected phones are to be turned off and stored during school hours.

Magnetic

Pouches

Portable Storage

Velcro Pouches

Classroom

Phone Holder

Stored in Backpack

Other cellular devices that do not have “smart” capability must be turned off and stored for the entire instruction day (e.g., devices that can only send/receive phone calls and text messages)

Student Mental Health Supports

Additional support during the transition will be provided as noted:

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• Referral for Mental health supports at school through our psychiatric social workers and counseling staff
• Schools are encouraged to plan fun and engaging activities during nutrition and lunch
• Schools should encourage students to join school clubs
• Schools should utilize wellness rooms filled with activities for de-escalating students
• Schools model and reinforce student behavior expectations
• Schools implement progressive discipline as well as Restorative Justice Practices and PBIS

Restorative Practices to support Implementation

Policy Summary and Overview

• The new policy has been developed to align with California and Federal legal requirements, for implementation beginning the second semester of the 2024/25 school year

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• Schools will meet LSLC and will have the option to select one or more of the options described to implement

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• Once decided schools will place order for their selected items if any

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• School leadership will message all stakeholders using the Communication toolkit provided

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• Implementation will happen in a phased approach

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Kenter Canyon Parent Support Group

Instagram

KenterCanyon.org

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Becoming a Volunteer

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1. Complete the online volunteer application

https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/10443

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2. Submit your TB clearance to school

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Commitment Form Highlights

• Sign in/Sign Out Procedures
• Follow Assignment Schedule
• Wear LAUSD Volunteer Badge
• Only Use Adult Restrooms
• Never be Alone with Students
• If you suspect child abuse, notify principal/ designee immediately & confidentially
• Treat student information confidentially
• Treat all students, families and employees with respect
• Do not disrupt teachers or staff during their work duties

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Volunteers at Kenter

Approved and Processing- 172

New/incomplete applications-24

Please email TB clearance to Mr. Frederique f.yveskenzie@lausd.net

Questions: Parent and Community Services

Phone (213) 481-3350 Fax (213) 482-1498

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Thank you, Parent Volunteers!

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Stay Connected

irina.sugar@lausd.net

(310) 472 - 5918

KenterCanyon.org

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