Registration Information
Attendance Options - Outside the District
Attendance Options - Residents
Curriculum & Standards
The State Board of Education oversees the development and implementation of subject areas taught in California public schools. The state sets criteria for what needs to be taught at each grade level. It is up to individual school districts, however, to decide how to comply with the state's curriculum requirements.
State Mandated Testing
The State of California is developing standards for reading, writing, and mathematics. A State-wide test will be developed based upon the standards. It is anticipated that the mandated test will not be given to students until the 1999-2000 school year.
District Proficiency Requirements
School districts are mandated by the state to test minimum skills in reading, writing, language, and mathematics in the English language. Students must pass all the proficiencies in order to receive a high school diploma, along with meeting the other graduation requirements. Parents are informed by mail of their child's progress towards meeting the minimum proficiencies. Parents are requested to attend a conference to develop a learning plan when their child has not passed one or more of the four tests.
Students are assessed at least once in grades 4-6 and at least once in grades 7-9 to note progress towards the standards. Students are assessed twice in grade 10-11. If a student passes in grade 9, however, they are not required to take the test again.
Physical Fitness Tests
The State requires physical fitness testing annually for 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students. The test measures aerobic capacity, muscle strength, flexibility, and body composition.
What athletic and other activities can my child get involved in at school?
Co-curricular activities
High and Middle School: Co-curricular activities can help round out your child's educational experience. Many clubs and activities are available at our middle and high schools for those who want to be involved and who maintain the required grade point average. To participate, students must be making satisfactory educational progress and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing grade. Activities include, but are not limited to: band, cheerleading, science and math clubs, service clubs, Army Jr. Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC), and student government. In addition, our middle and high schools offer a wide variety of athletic activities, including football, soccer, baseball, basketball, track, and tennis. Every school's co-curricular program is unique, so call your child's school for more information about these and other activities
Physical Education
The physical education program allows each student to participate in a variety of activities at a level of skill that produces a feeling of satisfaction and achievement. Students are expected to dress appropriately and participate in physical education each day.
Student Insurance
The Pomona Unified School District does not provide or make available medical or hospital services for students injured while participating in athletic activities. Students cannot participate in any athletic activities without proof of medical insurance.
Field Trips
Many of our schools offer field trips, away from the school site, to help broaden a student's educational experience. School employees will ensure proper supervision is available on all school-sponsored trips involving students. We encourage parents to attend field trips as a chaperone, whenever possible. No student may participate in an educational trip until a signed emergency card and permission slip have been obtained from the parent/guardian.
How safe is my child at school?
We take the security of our students very seriously and have taken a number of steps to ensure their safety. After all, every child deserves a safe learning environment. Please take a moment to read this section, so you are familiar with what happens in case of an emergency during school hours.
School Safety Plan
Each school has a plan to address such issues as smog alerts, fire drills, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness and campus lockdowns. In addition, each school safety plan identifies the ways in which a positive learning climate is established and maintained. Please call your school to receive a copy of this plan, if they have not already provided one to you.
Dress Standards
Proper classroom attire is expected at all Pomona Unified schools. All students are prohibited from wearing inappropriate clothing to school, which could disrupt the educational process, such as attire with obscene language or gang-related attire. Each high school provides parents with a list of clothing that is unacceptable, while the elementary and middle schools have a voluntary standardized dress program. The standardized dress program has been very effective in helping to maintain discipline and allow students to concentrate on their academics, not their apparel. Call your school to get a copy of their dress standards.
Smoke Free Workplace
Tobacco products are not allowed on District property or in District vehicles at anytime and anywhere by all persons-employees, students, visitors, and parents.
Sexual Harassment of or by Employees or Students
It is district policy that all persons, regardless of their sex, be afforded equal rights and opportunities and enjoy freedom from discrimination of any kind in our educational programs and settings. The governing board considers sexual harassment to be a major offense that can result in disciplinary action to the offending employee or suspension or expulsion of the offending student. Immediately contact your principal if you suspect your child has been harassed by another student or employee. A copy of the District's policy on Sexual Harassment is included at the back of this guide.
Asbestos Management Plan
An updated Asbestos Management Plan is available for parents, teachers and employees to review in each school's office.
What if my child breaks the rules?
Every student is expected to maintain minimum and acceptable standards of citizenship and academics. There are times, however, when students break the rules or act in such a way as to endanger themselves or others. Appropriate steps will be taken to intervene or discipline students, when unacceptable events occur. The following items explain district policies and programs regarding discipline. A copy of the district's rule pertaining to student discipline may be obtained by contacting the Office of Pupil Resources. A copy of your school's Site Discipline Plan may be obtained by contacting the school office.
Enrollment
You must have the following documentation and meet the following requirements to proceed with your child's registration. If all paperwork is brought in to your school and filled out, registration will be processed in a timely manner.
Enrollment procedures:
Kindergarten age of admission
- The child must be 5 years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year in order to enroll in kindergarten.
- Oral Health Assessment exam must be completed by May 31 of the school year.
First grade age of admission
- The child must be 6 years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year in order to enroll in first- grade.
- Physicals are required for all new first-grade students by the first day of school. (A physical done 18 months prior to first-grade entry fulfills this requirement).
Completed registration packet
- All registration forms provided by the school or Pupil Resources must be filled out, including two emergency cards.
Verification of address/Proof of residency
- Utility bill (gas, electric or water) must be provided.
- Rent/Mortgage contract in parent/guardian's name (if not in parent/guardian's name, you must have a Statement of Residence form filled out provided by the school and signed by person you are living with).
Personal records
- Copy of immunization record (all vaccines must be up to date).
- Birth certificate
- Guardianship questions can be addressed by contacting Pupil Resources at 909.397.4711 x 3845.
The Mendoza Center, 851 S. Hamilton Blvd., Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4648
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Lottery Application for 2014 School Year
PARENT ROLE IN STUDENT SUCCESS
SIX WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS YEAR
As a parent, you were your child’s first teacher. Even while your child is in school, you still teach important lessons every day. Research shows that when parents and schools work together students do better. Here are some suggestions on ways you can make a difference in your child’s education. They don’t cost money. They don’t require training. All they need is you.
1. Read to your child every day. Long after children learn to read for themselves, they love this special time with Mom or Dad. Kids who are read to are the kids who want to read on their own.
2. REGISTER for Pomona Unified School District’s Free Literacy Learning APP! To register for this free app, go to www.myf2b.com/register/pomona.
3. Join your school’s parent-teacher organization. When parents and teachers work together schools improve.
4. Volunteer. The more help parents give teachers, the more time teachers can spend with students. Work full-time? There are still ways to help such as ensuring your child does their homework every night. Ask your child’s teacher what you can do to help out.
5. Let your children know school is important. Ask about their homework. Attend school events. Talk about how you use what you learned in school in your job.
6. Recognize your child’s special gifts. Each child has special talents. Perhaps the most important thing you can do is to help your child see how he or she is special. That boosts confidence and sets the stage for learning.
Parenting is one of the most important tasks anyone ever performs and the one for which there is the least preparation. We learn to be parents through on-the-job training. In order for parents to raise children with strong values and healthy self-esteem in an increasingly complex world, parent education is of paramount importance. As principals, we have the opportunity to provide research, resources, and support, which will assist parents in dealing with the multiple pressures of child rearing.
Residency Requirements
A pupil is considered a resident of the school district in any of the following circumstances:
1. The pupil's parent or guardian resides in the district; or
2. The pupil is placed in a foster home or institution within the district; or
3. The pupil has been granted an interdistrict transfer by the district; or
4. The pupil lives in the home of a caregiving adult that is located in the district, so long as a Caregiver's Affidavit Form, which can be obtained at the school of attendance, has been properly completed; or
5. The pupil resides in a state hospital located in the district; or
6. Upon approval, a kindergarten through 8th grade pupil whose parent or legal guardian is employed within the boundaries of that school district.