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INDEPENDENT ELEMENTARY

CAREGIVER & STUDENT HANDBOOK
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Dear Caregivers:

The Independent Elementary School Handbook is available to help you become familiar with AND as an organization tool for school policies that affect you and your child(ren). Please spend some time at home discussing the relevant sections together. If you have any questions or comments about the materials presented in this handbook, please feel free to call me, send an email, or stop by the office at any time. Also, be sure to visit our website https://independent.cv.k12.ca.us/ and read the WAG regularily to keep informed and to be a part of the Independent experience!

I am looking forward to another positive year of achievement, growth, and memories here at Independent. I am proud of our hardworking and dedicated staff who focus on the importance of a well rounded and rigorous curriculum with an emphasis on the whole child and responding to students’ individual needs. We are committed to educational excellence, responsibility, and have a dedication to watch our students SOAR!

Students leave Independent as academically capable and intellectually curious problem-solvers. We want them to look back with a fondness of their time here and with the excitement, ability, and confidence to continue to Soar!
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ABOUT USGOALSINs & OUTsCURRICULUM RESOURCESSOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNINGRTI/MTSSBEHAVIORGRADINGTECHNOLOGYAFTERSCHOOLWELCOMING, EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE SCHOOL
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ABOUT USSCHOOL GOALSArrival and Dissmisal ProceduresAcademic InformationSecond Step MediaWhat is MTSS?Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)Grading PoliciesStudent Use of Technology PoliciesPlayCVNotification of Nondiscrimination Policies
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Staff ListCVUSD Strategic PlanBP 5132 Dress And GroomingOur StandardsSocial-Emotional Learning & Anti-Bias Anti-RacistINDY MTSS ProcessPBIS MATRIXEquitable Grading PracticesLEXIA (All)Adventure TimeBoard Policies Related to Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive Schools
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Main Office InformationPerformance DataAR 5132 Dress And GroomingOur CurriculumNo Place for Hate PledgeINDY MTSS PyramidResponding to Behaviors FlowchartProgress Reports & Individualized Learning PlansNewsELA (All)Equality California Safe and Supportive Schools Report
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Medication @ SchoolOur AssessmentsRecess/Lunch RulesGrading TimelineIXL (3-5)CVUSD Anti-Hate Speach Compact
English -- Español -- 中国人
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Homework & Makeup WorkMandatory Expulsion RecommendationsSpanish Family Report Card Guide.pdfFootsteps to Brilliance (All)Nondiscrimination, Harrassment, and Anti-Racism
Board Policy - Admin. Reg.
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Helpful Math Links for ParentsSuspension and Expulsion Due ProcessSimplified Chinese Family Report Card Guide.pdfImagine Learning
(English Learners)
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School LibraryStudent to Student Harassment Complaint FormEnglish Family Report Card Guide 2024-25.pdfTyping (All)
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CVUSD Anti-Hate Speach Compact
English -- Español -- 中国人
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Hate Language Response
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STUDENT ATTENDANCEFOOD @ SCHOOLCALENDAR & SCHEDULESCOMMUNICATIONEVENTSVOLUNTEERINGSAFETYCAMPUSPURCHASING & FUNDRAISINGLEGAL GUIDELINESFORMS
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Attendance Counts 24/25Child NutritionINDY School CalendarParent SquareEvents PoliciesGet Involved!General Safety InformationFacilities How To'sINDY PTOFamily Education Rights Protections Act (FERPA)Megan's Law Form.pdf
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Attendance Counts 24/25 SpanishAll About FoodBell ScheduleSchool WebsiteFacilities Request SystemVolunteer Code of ConductProhibited ItemsMap with Grade Levels and Teacher NamesPlease contact the main office if you're interested in donating directly to the school.Board Policies and Administrative RegulationsFree and Reduced Lunch Application
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Attendance Counts 24/25 Simplified ChineseFree and Reduced Lunch ApplicationPTO Best Practices for Fundraising/PuchasingRoom Representative HandbookEmergency PlanParking InformationBest Practices for Parent Groups - School Fundraising and PurchasingCALIFORNIA EDUCATION CODECVUSD Anti-Hate Speach Compact
English -- Español -- 中国人
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Independent StudyAR 5030 Wellness Policy PTO - Quick Reference GuideVolunteer Clearance GuidelinesGate Schedule
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Request for School Event Approval FormMegan's Law Form.pdf
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Best Practices for Parent Groups - School Fundraising and PurchasingBest Practices for Parent Groups - School Fundraising and Purchasing
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