California Education Code Section 48980 requires that, at the beginning of the first semester or quarter of the regular school term, the Governing Board of each school district must notify parents/guardians of their rights and responsibilities under certain provisions of the Education Code. Other provisions of California and United States law also require notification of parents/guardians.

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Ocean View School District
Chronic Absenteeism Intervention

Excessive Excused Absences

5 Excused Absences – Excessive Excused Letter 1 

8 Excused Absences – Excessive Excused Letter 2

Three or More Additional Absences Not Verified  – Truancy Letter 1 

Unexcused Absences

3 Unexcused Absences – Truancy Notification Letter 1 

5 Unexcused Absences – Truancy Notification Letter 2  and School Attendance Review Team (SART) Meeting

Education Code 48261 defines a repeated truant as a student previously reported as truant who has one or more additional unexcused absences or lacks a required doctor's note. If applicable, the team reviews the student's IEP or Section 504 Plan to determine whether additional supports should be addressed.

8 Unexcused Absences – Truancy Notification Letter 3  and Referral to District Attorney Meeting

Education Code 48262 defines a habitual truant as a student with five or more unexcused absences after the parent has been notified.

Continued Attendance Concerns – School Attendance Review Board (SARB) Referral Required

Education Code 48260 applies. Site initiates a SARB referral.

Continued Attendance Concerns – Referral to Truancy Mediation

Continued Attendance Concerns – Referral to District Attorney

Students must be in school to take advantage of the educational opportunities available to them.  The California Legislature defines a truant in very precise language. 

Education Code Section 48200:

“Each person between the ages of 6 and 18 years...is subject to compulsory full-time education.  Each person subject to compulsory full-time education and each person subject to compulsory continuation education...shall attend the public full-time day school...for the full time designated as the length of the school day...and each parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of such pupil shall send the pupil to the public full-time day school...for the full time designated as the length of the school day.”

Education Code Section 48260:

“(a) A pupil subject to compulsory full-time education or to compulsory continuation education who is absent from school without a valid excuse three full days in one school year or tardy or absent for more than a 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, shall be classified as a truant and shall be reported to the attendance supervisor or to the superintendent of the school district”.

Truancy may result in:

• School Attendance Review Team (SART) Meeting
• Referral to the District Attorney Truancy Parent Meeting
• Referral to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB)
• Referral to Probation and/or Juvenile Court
  
  It is the responsibility of parents and students to comply with California's Compulsory Education Law.

It’s a fact that students who attend school regularly learn more and are more successful in school than students who do not. Parents who make regular school attendance a priority also are helping their children learn to accept responsibility. And that’s an important lesson for a successful life.

Attendance patterns are formed early in life. Children who develop good attendance habits in the early grades will be more likely to continue them throughout their school career. That’s important, because students who don't attend school miss out on carefully planned sequences of instruction. They miss out on active learning experiences and class participation. They miss out on the opportunity to ask questions. They are more likely to fall behind and, they are more likely to drop out.

When Students Are Absent From School

• Miss valuable instruction time
• Have a hard time catching up
• And state funding is lost

Ways To Help Your Child Succeed Through Attendance

• Send children to school on minimum days as well as regularly scheduled days
• Plan vacations during non-school days
• Schedule medical and dental appointments at the end of school or during non-school days

Why We Focus On Attendance

• Children can’t learn if they aren’t present in school, so attendance is a must
• We can influence attendance and poor attendance can be prevented
• Parents – especially in the early years – are best positioned to ensure children attend school and to build the expectation around attendance

How Is Attendance Focused On School

• Chronic absence in Kindergarten is associated with lower academic performance in 1st grade among all children and, for poor children, predicts the lowest levels of educational achievement at the end of fifth grade
• By 6th grade, missing 20% (or two months of school) is a critical warning sign of school drop-out
• By 9th grade, missing 20% of school can be a better predictor of drop-out than 8th grade test scores

What Parents Can Do

• Help your child get into the habit and learn the value of regular routines
• Teach your child that attending school is non- negotiable unless they are truly sick
• Build relationships with other families and discuss how you can help each other out (e.g., drop off or pick up children, babysit, translation assistance) in times of need or emergencies
• Identify non-academic activities (drama, art, music, etc.) that can help motivate your child’s interest in school and learning and seek out schools that can offer those experiences

Short Term Independent Study - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Short Term Independent Study?                                                                                                       
Short-term independent study allows a student to continue learning when the student is unable to attend school for a limited period of time due to unique circumstances. Short-term independent study is meant to provide temporary instruction for 1-15 days.

Who qualifies for short-term Independent Study?                                                                                                      
If  time  away  from  school  is  unavoidable,  the  student  may  receive  an Independent  Study  Agreement  so  that  the  student’s  academic  program  is  not  interrupted. Students whose  attendance  demonstrates  chronic  absenteeism  (near or above 10%)  may  not  be  approved for Independent Study. 

What are the steps that families can take?
1. Inform your child's school of your request for short-term Independent Study at least five days prior to the planned absence.
2. If approved, your school staff will share a short-term independent study master agreement with you to review and sign and work will be provided or assigned.
3. Make sure all assignments have been completed and submitted to your school staff at the end of the short-term independent study term.

How will attendance be handled?  Will my child be marked absent during this time?       
Absences for students with an approved and signed independent study agreement will be marked with an Independent Study in Process code. Upon return to school and confirmation by teacher that Independent Study work has been satisfactorily completed, the independent study absence will be updated to Independent Study Complete (an excused absence).  If the work is not satisfactorily completed, the attendance will be marked as Independent Study Incomplete (an unexcused absence).

What can we expect from my child’s school and teacher?                                                                                 
You will  receive classwork from your child’s school and teacher during the process of short-term independent study.  If assignments are required to be accessed electronically and you do not have access to the necessary technology, please contact your school or teacher for assistance and accommodations.  Your school can support your child’s access to necessary technology for Independent Study assignments.

What kinds of assignments can my child expect to receive?                                                                            
Assignments may be provided with paper packets or assigned through Google Classroom, as determined by the teacher(s) and specified in the Independent Study agreement.

Can my student participate in Independent Study for more than 15 school days?                         
Independent Study above 15 days is considered long-term Independent Study and is not provided in Ocean View School District.  If a long-term alternative to in-person school is needed, please contact our Student Services Department at (714) 847-2551 ext. 1316 for more information.    

For additional information or to enroll your child in Independent Study, please contact your student’s teacher or school office.  

Student Health and Symptom Guidelines

Regular school attendance directly contributes to student achievement. Students are encouraged to attend school when feeling well enough to attend and participate in learning activities.  Students are also advised to stay home when necessary. The guidelines below will help parents and students know when students are able to attend school.

This list is not a comprehensive list of signs and symptoms. If a child’s health needs disrupt school staff's ability to teach and care for other students, that child should remain at home. If you don’t know whether to send your child to school or have specific concerns regarding your child’s health, contact your child’s health care provider, local urgent care, or the school nurse.

When to Come to School 

A child should attend school if they are generally healthy and well. They should be able to participate in their usual day-to-day activities. Note that in most situations, a health-care provider’s note is not needed to return to school but may be requested by the school.

References

CDPH.CA.GOV – Symptom Guidance

NASN- Fact Sheet: When is sick too sick for school? When-Is-Sick-Too-Sick-092524.pdf

When Students or Staff are Sick | Children & School Preparedness | CDC

(A) Placing a reasonable pupil or pupils in fear of harm to that pupil’s or those pupils’ person or property.
(B) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on the pupil’s physical or mental health.
(C) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s academic performance.
(D) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

BULLYING EXAMPLES: (must be severe or pervasive)

•  Hitting, tripping, shoving, pinching, and excessive tickling
• Threats, name-calling, racial slurs, and insults
• Demanding money, property, or some service to be performed
• Stabbing, choking and burning
• Humiliating target(s) in front of friends
• Manipulating friends and relationships
• Sending hurtful or threatening email or notes
• Blackmailing or terrorizing
• Utilizing a website or social media to taunt, embarrass or degrade a target

Please view the following links for information on Safety and Bullying:

OVSD Board Policy 5131.2: Bullying and Administrative Regulation 5131.2: Bullying

OVSD Student Safety and Behavior Incident Report

California Department of Education Safe Schools Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss 

California Department of Education Bullying Prevention Training & Resources https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/se/bullyres.asp 

National School Safety Center: http://www.schoolsafety.us

ON (the) LINE, digital citizenship resources: http://www.onthelineca.org

U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov

Welcome to the Ocean View School District, located in Huntington Beach. 

If your child is new to the Ocean View School District, please visit the enrollment page for more information and assistance with enrolling your child in one of our outstanding Ocean View schools. After completing the online pre-enrollment, complete the enrollment process by submitting your enrollment documentation to the school office or the district office during the summer. 

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The resources provided are designed to assist families with locating the support tools they can use to supplement and enhance learning both inside and outside the classroom.

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Board Policy No. 5145.7, SEXUAL HARASSMENT  The Board of Trustees is committed to maintaining an educational environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.  The Board of Trustees prohibits sexual harassment of students by other students, employees, or other persons, at school or at school-sponsored or school-related activities.  The Board of Trustees also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against persons who complain, testify, assist, or otherwise participate in District complaint processes.   

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The Student Safety and Behavior Incident Report is available on each student's Chromebook, on the front page of the OVSD.ORG website, in the Families resource section of the website,  and via the link below.  Please use this tool to report safety related concerns when the school administrator is unavailable and/or outside of school hours.   Once a report is submitted, a copy is sent to the school administrator and the the OVSD Student Services Coordinator.  This report assists us in obtaining details needed in developing interim safety measures, investigating concerns,  determining follow up school-based supports or consequences, as appropriate, and communicating information with parents and staff.

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Records Request

Parents/guardians can request to receive a copy of or to view their child's educational records by contacting the school or District directly.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to provide a written letter (or email) to the school principal, Special Education Director, or to the OVSD Student Services Department to request to receive a copy of or to view their child's educational records.  Per California Education Code 49068-49069, record requests will be fulfilled within 5 business days from the date of receipt of the request.

In accordance with OVSD Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5215: Student Records, Student Records are limited to items of information  (gathered within or outside the District) that are directly related to an identifiable student and that are maintained by the District.  

Changes to Student Records

Only a parent/guardian having legal custody of a student may challenge the content of a record or offer a written response to a record.  (Education Code 49061)

No addition or change shall be made to a student's record after high school graduation or permanent departure, other than routine updating, unless required by law or with prior consent of the parent/guardian or adult student.  (Education Code 49070; 5 CCR 437)

Any request to change a student's legal name in the student's mandatory permanent student record shall be accompanied with appropriate documentation.

Any challenge to the content of a student's record shall be filed in accordance with Education Code 49070 and the process specified in Administrative Regulation 5125.3 - Challenging Student Records.

Ocean View School District staff recognize the link between student health and learning and desire to provide all students with the environment and skills that lead to mental wellness.

The OVSD Virtual Wellness Room provides all students with helpful tips and activities such as mindfulness and yoga to promote health and wellness. Students are encouraged to visit the Virtual Wellness Room to learn and practice healthy activities.

Each of OVSD's three middle schools has a separate Well Space on campus where students may go to relax, relieve stress and practice healthy coping strategies in a biophilic designed room.

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All schools in the Ocean View School District offer rigorous, research-based instructional programs, which are designed to meet the needs of their students. Each year, OVSD gives parents the opportunity to transfer to schools within or into the District to meet families' unique needs. These transfers are approved based on space availability and site capacity. 

If you have questions about transfers, please contact Department Secretary Substitute, Flor Romero Rascon, at (714) 847-2551 ext. 1316 or by email at studenttransfers@ovsd.org.

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AB 1466

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1466 into law on October 8, 2023. This law seeks to increase transparency by allowing members of the public easy access to information relevant to the control of student behavior in school environments. Effective immediately, all local educational agencies (LEAs) will be required to post on their websites the same data related to restraint and seclusion that they are currently required to share with the California Department of Education (CDE).

What Does AB 1466 Add to Existing Law?

Existing law limits the use of restraint and seclusion by school personnel.  It also requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to annually collect data and report to the CDE specific information about the use of behavioral restraints and seclusion in schools.  California Education Code section 49006 requires that no later than three months after the end of a school year, LEAs must submit a report to CDE that includes:

• The number of students subjected to mechanical restraint;
• The number of students subjected to physical restraint;
• The number of students subjected to seclusion;
• The number of times mechanical restraint was used on students;
• The number of times physical restraint was used on students; and
• The number of times seclusion was used on students.

This information must be separated by race or ethnicity and gender, with separate counts for students with Section 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and those without such plans.

AB 1466 amends section 49006(c) to require LEAs to also annually post the data collected and reported to CDE on their individual websites. LEAs remain obligated to make the data collected and reported available as a public record. Data related to reported incidents of restraint or seclusion in the Chula Vista Elementary School District can be found below:

Restraint and Seclusion Data