Welcome To School: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ's)

How do I check my students attendance and Progress? You can check your student's attendance and progress, grades, completion of assignments by using our web based computer grading system, aka: POWERSCHOOL

Parents and students are given Power School access to check academic progress in classes. Please use the login and passwords provided on the Grade Report to check daily progress. Teachers have their grades updated each week. This is a great way to track homework and class participation. You may also schedule a conference with your student's teachers.

Do our schools enforce a dress code? Yes. The dress code is designed to maintain a level of decorum which will ensure that the best possible learning environment for teachers and students is created and preserved. Read our STUDENT DRESS REGULATIONS

READ: ... Parents Guide to Achievement Testing

Why is ATTENDANCE so important?
Regular attendance is vital to our student's success in school. Grades may be lowered due to absences, tardiness, or truancies. All students are expected to be on campus or involved in school-sponsored activities for the full extent of each school day. Parents and students are reminded that absence from any part of the school day is undesirable and should be avoided if at all possible by planning appointments and vacations at times that do not conflict with school. Attendance is reported to the office every period. If school must be missed, notify the school before 8:30 a.m. Please make every effort to have students attend at least part of the school day. Students who miss an entire school day for any reason (including illness) are not included in the formula for state funding for that day. (Ed. Code 48205) The loss of funding affects the ability of the school to maintain school programs and affects the greater achievement of our students. Read more about attendance, truancy, and tardiness by clicking here...

Does SPJUD have a program for "gifted students"? Yes! As a matter of fact, Sierra County has a high percentage of GATE, Gifted and Talented Students. Sierra Plumas Joint Unified School District is in the process of identifying students for its Gifted and Talented (GATE) program. GATE is designed to serve the needs of exceptional students so they can reach their highest potential. Identified students will be provided with differentiated curriculum that utilizes a variety of teaching styles and learning methods to provide depth and complexity to the California State Standards. To read more about our Gate Program ..click here

Wellness Plan

Sierra County Office of Education

Sierra Plumas Joint Unified School District Wellness Policy

The Sierra County Office of Education and the Sierra Plumas Joint Unified School District recognize the strong connection between health and the student’s ability to learn. Good nutrition, physical activity and mental health provide the foundation for effective learning and achieving high standards in school. Our desire is to promote healthy eating and physical activity for all students and staff, as well as a safe and healthy school environment. It is our responsibility to remember the schools role in the community, to support family health, and to provide support for mental health for our students.

Nutrition Education and Guidelines

The Sierra County Office of Education and the Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District will post policies and regulations on nutrition and physical activity in public view in all school cafeterias and eating areas. (Education code 49432) The district will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition promotion that:

• is offered to all grades K-12.
  
• engages family participation through use of Project Lean strategies, touring local gardens, and classroom cooking demonstrations.
• is part of health education classes and class room instruction in subjects such as math science, language arts, social sciences and elective subjects.
• encourages food service staff to provide menus that align with classroom based nutrition and health education.
• provides food service staff and teaching staff with current ongoing nutrition education to promote healthy eating.
• uses 2005 US Dietary Guidelines and California Education Code guidelines for beverage and food standards within schools.

Nutrition Guidelines for Foods Available at School

The district will follow nutrition guidelines for all foods available on campus during the school day, with the objectives of promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity. Foods and beverages available to students should support the heath curriculum and promote optimal health. All foods in the food service program, student stores, vending machines and in fundraisers will meet state and federal nutrition standards.

The district will encourage the use of healthy food items or non-food items for fundraising purposes. School staff will avoid the use of non-nutritious foods as a reward for academic performance or classroom behavior. Parents or other classroom guests will be encouraged to use healthy food choices at class parties and will consider nutritional quality when selecting snacks donated for parties and birthday celebrations. Class parties will be held after lunch when possible.

SPJUSD prohibits the consumption of energy drinks such as Monster, Red Bull and Rock Star on school sites. These drinks contain high levels of caffeine, sugar, and other stimulants. Energy drinks contain up to 160 milligrams of caffeine, which exceeds the Food and Drug administration limit of 68 milligrams of caffeine per 12-ounce drink. Consumption of these drinks may cause anxiety, rapid heart rates, heart palpitations, irritability, difficulty sleeping and indigestion.  Sierra Plumas Joint Unified School District Wellness Policy">Read The Rest of the Policy...

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