Rocketship Mosaic

Elementary School

Student/Parent Handbook
2013-2014 School Year





Dear RoMoteer Families and Students,

Welcome back to Rocketship Mosaic! As we approach the start of our third year as a school, we have so
much to celebrate and look forward to! We completed over 500 home visits last which led to deep and
meaningful relationships between home and school. We had over 350 families meet or exceed their 30
hour volunteer commitment last year which led to a school community full of family insight, innovation
and presence on campus. We led our Rocketeers to grow on average over 1.5 years in Math and Reading
on the NWEA which means our Rocketeers are performing on level with higher income peers across the
United States of America. I feel so proud to be a part of the Mosaic Family and thank you from the
bottom of my heart for all the work (at home and at school) that you put into supporting your Rocketeer.
We cannot be successful without you, our families!

My purpose is to lead a school in which students, families and staff are empowered members of an
academically accomplished community. I realize that building a positive school culture from the ground
up and seeing success with all students depends profoundly on the effectiveness of the school leader to
build capacity and support her team members to lead their students to remarkable success. My
philosophy of leadership is to put structures in place to build a trusting team, offer opportunities to
distribute leadership amongst all community stakeholders to allow each member to contribute talent in
their own unique way, and hold the team accountable for meeting both qualitative vision and
quantitative goals. As a leader, I will motivate the staff, inspire the community and strive to ensure
students are provided with an excellent education that will set the foundation for the path to college.

I believe all students are entitled to an exceptional education in a safe, nurturing learning environment
where they can develop their individual sense of self. They must build strong character traits and strive
for a spirit of academic excellence. Each child is an individual with different educational needs and it is
my responsibility as Principal to guide teachers in recognizing, advocating for, and meeting all of these
needs. I believe high quality public education is an entire community working collectively to align a
students cumulative educational experience. This ensures that students not only graduate high school
with the choice of attending college, but transition to that higher educational experience with the
foundational knowledge and critical thinking to excel. This is what we foster at Rocketship Mosaic. I am
thrilled to be a school leader with the Rocketship network and even more honored to be an educator for
your children.

We are hopeful that by the time we come together for our Back to School Night, we will have the results
of the state tests from last year to share with you all. We are also welcoming new staff members and
students for the 2013-2014 school year, and it is always incredibly exciting to expand our Rocketship
community to over 600 students and families. In this handbook, you will find information regarding big
picture mission, general information, academic policies, and code of conduct. Feel free to use this
handbook as a tool not only before school starts, but throughout the entire year to return to key
components of the Rocketship model as needed.


We hope you all have had a restful and enjoyable summer vacation, and that your Rocketeers worked
diligently on their summer homework! We look forward to seeing you all on Monday morning and cant
wait to start an exciting third year with you and your family as teammates of Rocketship Mosaic!
Sincerely,
Ms. Deutsch



Table of Contents

ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION (RSED) ................................................................................................. 5
HISTORY OF RSED......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
WHAT IS A CHARTER SCHOOL?.............................................................................................................................................. 5
MISSION ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
OUR INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL ................................................................................................................................................ 6
PARENT CONTRACT .................................................................................................................... 7
CODE OF CONDUCT .................................................................................................................... 7
EXPECTATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
SCHOOL SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................................... 8
OFFICE HOURS ............................................................................................................................ 9
CONTACT INFORMATION: ........................................................................................................... 9
VISITORS .................................................................................................................................... 9
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL ................................................................................................................... 9
WALKER/RIDER CARD ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
AUTHORIZING SOMEONE TO PICK UP A STUDENT (EMERGENCY CARDS) ..................................................... 9
DROP-OFF ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
PICK-UP ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
REMINDERS FOR ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL ................................................................................................................ 11
TRANSPORTATION.................................................................................................................... 11
AFTER SCHOOL ......................................................................................................................... 11
UNIFORM POLICY ..................................................................................................................... 12
SCHOOL SUPPLIES ..................................................................................................................... 12
PERSONAL BELONGINGS ........................................................................................................... 13
TELEPHONE USE ....................................................................................................................... 13
MEALS: LUNCH, BREAKFAST, SNACKS ........................................................................................ 13
HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................................................ 15
EMERGENCY CONTACT CARDS ........................................................................................................................................... 15
VACCINATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS ................................................................................................................................................... 16
ILLNESS OR INJURY DURING SCHOOL HOURS ............................................................................................................. 16
MEDICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
FIRST AID ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT ............................................................................................................. 17
PARENT/GUARDIAN, STUDENT, TEACHER CONFERENCES ................................................................................. 17
EXHIBITION NIGHTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 17


COMMUNITY MEETINGS ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
PARENT/FAMILY MEETINGS ............................................................................................................................................... 17
MANDATORY REGISTRATION DAY .................................................................................................................................... 17
PROCEDURE FOR PARENT/GUARDIAN CONCERNS .................................................................... 17
ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY .................................................................................................... 18
CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
CHEATING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
HOMEWORK ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
MAKE-UP WORK ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHILD FIND ACTIVITIES .............................................................................. 21
DISCIPLINE POLICY .................................................................................................................... 23
BULLYING POLICY ..................................................................................................................... 24
HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY ............................................................................................................ 24
HARASSMENT ........................................................................................................................... 24
CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT ............................................................................................................. 25
FAMILY CUSTODY POLICY ......................................................................................................... 25
Appendix: School Contact List ................................................................................................... 26

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ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION (RSED)


Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School is part of Rocketship Education, a network of public elementary
charter schools serving primarily low-income students in neighborhoods where access to excellent
schools is limited. We believe that truly transformative schools do more than educate students; they
empower teachers, engage parents, and inspire communities. Using a blend of traditional instruction,
adaptive technology and targeted tutoring, Rocketship strives to meet the unique needs of each and
every student. Together, we can eliminate the achievement gap in our lifetime.

Rocketship is based in San Jose, but we realize the achievement gap stretches across the nation. We're
opening new schools every year to help reach the millions of students striving in underperforming
schools every day. In fall 2013, we opened our first school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The key to our success is the following three core pillars:
1. Excellent teachers and leaders create transformational schools. Rocketship invests deeply in
training and development to ensure teachers and leaders have a profound impact on students and
communities
2. Every child has a unique set of needs. Rocketship meets these needs by customizing each childs
schedule with a combination of traditional instruction, technology and tutoring.
3. Engaged parents are essential in eliminating the achievement gap. Rocketship develops parent
leaders in our schools and communities to become powerful advocates for their children.
HISTORY OF RSED

The first Rocketship school, Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary, opened in 2007 and quickly showed
strong results in student academic achievement. Today, there are 8 Rocketship schools in San Jose and
one in Milwaukee, and our students are closing the achievement gap. On 2012 state math tests, 80
percent of Rocketship students scored proficient or advanced, on par with the highest-income districts
in the state.
WHAT IS A CHARTER SCHOOL?

Charter schools are public schools. They are tuition-free and open to any student who wishes to attend.
Charter schools allow parents, organizations, or community groups to restore, reinvent, and reenergize
our public school system.
MISSION

The purpose of schooling is for all students to learn to use their minds and hearts well. Students learn
best in schools where they are known well, where expectations are high, support is strong, and where
their voices and their parents voices are valued. The mission of Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School is
to recognize all of these values and ensure that the students are empowered to learn, lead, and be
positive and productive members of their community.

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Rocketship students will develop a deep love of learning.
Rocketship will provide the parents of this neighborhood with a path for their children to take in
order to have the best chance to attend a four-year college.
Rocketship will encourage our alumni to return to San Jose to become leaders in their community.
MISSION STATEMENT

Rocketship Education will eliminate the achievement gap by bringing our students to grade level in
literacy and math by second grade and graduating them above grade level in fifth grade. All Rocketeers
will learn to take initiative, be respectful, be responsible, show empathy, and be persistent in attaining
excellence.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

At Rocketship, we expect students to exit our learning community as independent, responsible, highly
competitive, socially active citizens and critical thinkers. These characteristics and skillsets are core
elements that comprise an educated person in the 21st century. Rocketship students will be prepared
to excel in middle and high school as active learners who proceed to matriculate to college. Moreover,
Rocketship Rocketeers will graduate from Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School at or above grade level
and will meet or exceed all state academic standards and expectations. Our students will be lifelong
learners who will be poised to make positive contributions to the global society.
OUR INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL

Rocketship Schools use an innovative blended learning model that leverages technology to personalize
teaching and learning for our students.

In grades K-3, Rocketship uses what is called a rotational school model. In the rotational model,
students rotate between literacy and math classrooms and a Learning Lab, which is a larger room with
computers where students learn by using online programs in math and literacy. Tutors are present in
the Learning Lab to track students online learning progress and work with small groups of students who
are behind grade level.

In grades 4-5, Rocketship is now using what is called a flexible classroom model. This involves students
at the same grade level working with all teachers at that grade level in the same space. The flexible
classroom allows for more personalized instruction and more flexible grouping of students. It also
integrates tutors and online learning programs into the same learning space with teachers. Rocketship
piloted the flexible classroom model in 2012-13, and we are excited about the opportunities that team
teaching and this classroom model offer our Rocketeers.


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PARENT CONTRACT

Parents/Guardians Commitment- We fully commit to Rocketship in the following ways:

We will always help our child in the best way we know how, and we will do whatever it takes for
him/her to learn and prepare for college and life by supporting him/her and encouraging him/her to
adhere to his/her commitment to excellence.
We will make sure our child arrives at school on time every school day.
We will make arrangements so our child can remain at school until the end of the school day each
day and be picked up when school ends.
We will follow all arrival and dismissal regulations and parking procedures.
We will make sure our child follows the Rocketship dress code.
We will ensure that our child is reading or being read to every night.
We will check our childs homework every night, sign his/her agenda, and we will read carefully and
sign (if requested) all the papers the school sends home to us.
We will meet regularly with teachers to discuss our childs progress and support their work to help
our child excel.
We will participate in all school activities including parent/family meetings, exhibition nights,
community meetings, open house nights, conferences, etc.
We will volunteer at least 30 hours per year for the Rocketship school community
We, not the school, are responsible for the behavior of our child.

Rocketship Commitment - We fully commit to our families and students in the following ways:

We will create a safe place to learn.
We will respect the background, culture, and individuality of each child.
We will communicate regularly with you about your childs progress and special needs.
We will hold high expectations for all students.
We will work hard to help your child feel successful and increase their sense of self-worth.
We will provide your child with the academic base and moral compass they need to be successful
through college and the rest of their lives.
We will provide support to you and your child as you determine the best educational path upon
graduating from Rocketship.
CODE OF CONDUCT

Non-Negotiable Expectations for Rocketship Rocketeers:

Adherence to the Rocketship Commitment to Excellence
Adherence to the Rocketship Five Core Values
Adherence to the Rocketship Creed:

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I am a Rocketship Rocketeer, at home, at school, and in my community.
I am respectful of myself, my neighbors, and the environment,
I am responsible for my learning and actions,
I have empathy for our world,
I celebrate our similarities and differences,
And I am persistent in attaining excellence,
Together, we are all Rocketship Rocketeers!

EXPECTATIONS

At Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School we expect all community members and their guests to:

Conduct themselves in an orderly manner, demonstrating respect to our educational mission, while
at school or at a Rocketship function.
Do the right thing without being told.
Be prompt when bringing their children to school or Rocketship functions and picking up their
children from school or Rocketship functions.
SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Kindergarten Schedule:
Regular Day Schedule: 7:55 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
All Thursdays are on minimum day schedule with dismissal at 1:50 p.m.

First and Second Grade Schedule
Regular Day Schedule: 7:55 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All Thursdays are on minimum day schedule with dismissal at 2:00 p.m.

Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Schedule
Regular Day Schedule: 7:55 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.
All Thursdays are on minimum day schedule with dismissal at 2:10 p.m.


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OFFICE HOURS
Regular days: 8:30am 3:30pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Friday)
Minimum Day: 8:30am- 2:30pm (Thursdays)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
950 Owsley Ave., San Jose, CA 95122
408-899-2607 Phone
408-899-2613 Fax

***If your call is sent to voice mail, please leave a message and we will return your call within 24
hours***
***The Front Office is closed on the days when students do not have school. These include: Holidays,
Professional Development for Teachers, Parent Conference Days, Winter Vacation and Spring Break***
VISITORS
Parents and other visitors will need to sign-in at the Front Office when they arrive on campus no
exceptions. Visitors will need to wear a visitors badge at all times they are on campus and sign out
when they leave.
If you wish to have a conference with a staff member or visit your childs class, please make
arrangements at least three days in advance. Visitors can be disruptive to class time and teachers and
school leaders have many other commitments, so we wont be able to accommodate visitors who dont
make appointments in advance. Please contact teachers and school leaders outside of instructional time
(before or after the school day).
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
WALKER/RIDER CARD

At the beginning of the school year, parents are given a Walker/Rider Card with the students name,
grade, and homeroom. During dismissal, the childs parent/guardian (or other authorized individual)
must present this card to school staff to pick up the child. If you lose your Walker/Rider Card, you will be
asked to purchase a new one.


AUTHORIZING SOMEONE TO PICK UP A STUDENT (EMERGENCY CARDS)


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Parents/guardians and anyone who is listed as an emergency contact on a childs Emergency Contact
Card are considered authorized to pick up a child unless the parent/guardian tells the school that this is
not true.

Parents may list additional people who are approved to pick up their child in the Authorization to Pick
Up section of the Emergency Contact Card. A parent/guardian can update this card at any time by
visiting the Front Office.

Rocketship recognizes that there will be situations when a person not listed on the Emergency Contact
Card will need to pick up a student from school. In these rare situations, the childs parent/guardian
MUST call the school to let them know that their child can be released to another person on that day.
When possible, parents should also give this person a signed note that says it is OK for them to pick up
that child. If school staff cannot reach the childs parent/guardian by phone and do not have a signed
note, we will need to hold the student at school until a parent/guardian can be reached.

For more information, you can request a copy of RSEDs Student Release Policy from your schools
Business Operations Manager.
DROP-OFF

Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30am.

1. Pull into the driveway.
2. Hold your student in the car until you are at the end of the driveway.
3. At the end of the driveway, let your student out of the car on the passenger side only!
4. After your student is safely out of the way of traffic, cautiously exit the parking lot
heading East (take a right).

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If your child is dropped off late (after 7:55 AM) they MUST go to the front office first and get a pass from
the Office Manager before heading to Launch or class. Your student will be marked late in our records if
he/she arrives after 7:55 AM. If your child is late more than 5 times in a month then you will be required
to have a meeting with the Business Operations Manager.

If your child arrives 30 minutes after the start of school, your child will be marked tardy. If your child is
marked tardy, you may be subject to disciplinary procedures for tardy students. Please see the
Attendance and Truancy Policy in this document for more details.
PICK-UP

If you need to pick up your child before 3:30 for an appointment or any other reason, you will need to
park on the street.

For normal pickup situations please follow the procedure below:
1. When entering the parking lot drive 5 mph all the way to the cone at the end of the
driveway, or until you are directly behind another car. We will fill the parking circle with
cars, and then have every car wait until each car is full.

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2. A staff member will ask you to turn off your car as you wait for your student to be called
out of his or her class.
3. Once your student is outside make sure he or she enters on the passenger side.
4. After the support staff member checks the cars and all students are in their respective
car, the staff member will pull the cone out of the way and they will signal cars to pull
forward.
5. Please leave the parking lot going 5 mph.

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REMINDERS FOR ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

DO NOT conference with teachers or school leaders during arrival and dismissal time; make an
appointment instead.
DO NOT let your child out on the sidewalk outside our campus. YOU MUST enter our campus
and let your child out in the designated drop-off zone.
Students may only exit the car on the passengers side.
Please DO NOT talk or text on your phone during this time. We need to be able to communicate
with you for the safety of the children.
You need to display your childs Walker/Rider Card when picking up your child. If you lose the
sign given to you at Mandatory Registration Day you will need to present a photo ID in order to
pick up your child AND buy a new sign during school hours from the Office Manager or Business
Operations Manager
Please remember to leave adequate space between cars to avoid contact.
After you pick up child please drive out of the circle when student is in the car.
TRANSPORTATION

All parents are responsible for the transportation of their child to and from school. In addition, parents
must provide contact information for any person authorized to pick up their student. Parents must
inform the front office if a child has permission to walk home.
AFTER SCHOOL

Rocketship Mosaic partners with the YMCA to provide afterschool care from school dismissal until
7:30pm. Please connect with Thien Nguyen at thnguyen@ymcasv.org for more information.






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UNIFORM POLICY

All students are expected to wear the Rocketship uniform every day. The Rocketship uniform consists of
a khaki bottom (pants, shorts, dress, skirt, or skorts) and a white, dark green, or dark purple collared
shirt. Students may also wear a Rocketship polo shirt or t-shirt, which can be purchased from the school
Office Manager. Students should have their shirts tucked in as well and be Dressed for Success.
Students are allowed to wear ONLY Rocketship logo, or plain purple or green sweaters & jackets in class
ONLY! Students should also wear closed toe shoes. Sandals are not safe or appropriate for school.
Students that do not come to school in their uniform will lose recess and/or lunch privileges. In
addition, their parent/guardian will be contacted and will be asked to bring a change of clothes for their
child.

The following are NOT permitted on campus:

1. Students may not wear jackets or sweaters in class that are not Rocketship wear or purple or
green
2. Dresses and shorts which are shorter than mid-thigh
3. Spaghetti straps (smaller than 2 or the width of a credit card
4. Tank tops (white, ribbed undershirts)
5. Clothing or accessories which are sexually provocative
6. Clothing or accessories which identify a student with non-school clubs, profanity, obscenity,
reference to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gangs (red or blue color) or prison culture name insignia
7. Attire with writing that degrades individuals or groups
8. Body piercing that creates a safety hazard; moderate sized earrings are acceptable
9. Platform shoes or high heels over 2.5 inches high
10. No underwear or undergarment may be seen at any time
11. Tops must completely cover the midriff area at all times
12. Pants must be properly worn around the waist
13. No torn pants or jeans
14. Shoelaces must be tied
15. Bandanas, hairnets, headbands, dew rags, and non-Marshall hats (also includes beanies,
baseball caps, etc.)
16. Sunglasses or Marshall hats may not be worn in the building, but may be worn outside to
protect from the sun.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Students will need to have the following supplies at home to complete their homework:

Pencils, Papers, Crayons
At least one book (may be checked out from the library)
Dictionary (2nd grade students)

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PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Students are not allowed to have the following items at school:

Gum Chips, Candy or other junk food
Soda Hats
Hot Cheetos Any illegal substance
Weapons and toy weapons Toys, stuffed animals or dolls
Gameboys or any other electronic toys Radio or Walkman or MP3 Player
Cash Jewelry
Matches or any flammable item Cell Phones

TELEPHONE USE

Students may not use any school phone without permission from a teacher. Students will only be
allowed to use the phone in case of emergency or to inform a parent/ guardian regarding a specific
need. A teacher must dial the number for students. Students who use a phone without permission
from a teacher will be subject to disciplinary procedures. Students should also not have a cell phone on
campus without notifying the principal or staff immediately.
MEALS: LUNCH, BREAKFAST, SNACKS

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH FORMS

All families must fill out and submit a federal free/reduced lunch application (or a waiver) during
Mandatory Registration Day. Families that qualify will get free/reduced pricing for lunch and breakfast
provided by the school. If you submit your FRL form late, there may be a delay before you start
receiving free or reduced price meals.

HOME/BAG LUNCH

Students do not have to eat breakfast or lunch provided by the school; families may choose to have their
children eat breakfast at home and/or send a bag lunch.

PAYING FOR LUNCH AND BREAKFAST

If your child is going to eat a lunch provided by the school, you will need to pre-order these meals so
that our school knows how many to order. You will pay in advance for those meals every quarter. You
can pay for these meals with cash or by using a credit or debit card (Square reader).

At Mandatory Registration Day, you will submit an FRL application and find out whether your family
qualifies for free or reduced price lunch. This will determine how much you will owe for meals in the
upcoming quarter of the school year. You will then pay for the first quarter of meals by filling out a

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Breakfast/Lunch Order Form and submitting this form and payment. (If you qualify for free lunch, you
will only submit the pre-order form).

You will receive three more pre-payment forms this year, which you should submit (with payment) to
the school Office Manager or Business Operations Manager.

Sample Schedule for Pre-Billing (School will communicate actual schedule)
Quarter Pre-Payment Forms Sent
Home
Pre-Payment Due
First (August, September) Mandatory Registration Day Mandatory Registration Day
Second (October, November,
December)
September 15 September 31
Third (January, February,
March)
December 1 December 15
(b/c of holidays)
Fourth (April, May, June) March 15 March 31

If your child only occasionally eats school lunch, please pre-pay some amount to cover these costs. At
the end of the year, you may be refunded whatever is left in your childs account.

Late Payments: Our school lunch program is supported by Rocketship funds, government
reimbursement, and payment from parents. We need parents to pay what they owe for student meals
in order to keep this program running.

If your child eats a meal that you havent paid for in advance, you will receive an invoice for the amount
owed to the school. You must pay this invoice within 3 days. If you do not pay the balance owed to the
school in a timely fashion, you child will not continue to be given lunch. Also, if you have an outstanding
balance of more than $10 your student will be held after school until you meet with the Business
Operations Manager.

Questions about Lunch Billing? If you have questions or concerns about lunch billing at your childs
school, reach out to the Business Operations Manager.

BREAKFAST

We are very excited to launch Universal Breakfast at Rocketship Brilliant Minds for the 2013 - 2014
school year. This program will ensure that all our students begin the day ready to learn every single day
of the school year. Students will enjoy a tasty, nutritious breakfast from our vendor Revolution Foods.
The school day will start at 7:30 every day Monday - Friday with breakfast in classrooms. Please reach
out to our Business Operations Manager if you have any questions.

Schedule:
Launch 7:55- 8:10
Breakfast in the classroom 8:15-8:30




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SNACKS

All students may bring a snack from home; Rocketship will only provide snacks if there are extra items
from breakfast. Students may bring a healthy snack (fruits, vegetables, etc.), but may NOT bring items
like chips, cookies, sweets, candy, gum, etc. If students bring these items, they may be confiscated.

Prohibited Foods: Rocketship partners with Revolution Foods to provide our Rocketeers a healthy
lunch. Revolution Foods delivers tasty and healthy meals and nutrition education to schools and
programs across the San Francisco Bay Area. With a focus on healthy food, Rocketship prohibits the
following food products on campus:

Foods that are NOT ALLOWED (and may be confiscated):
Chips (unless included in a complete lunch i.e. sandwich, fruits, vegetables, etc.)
Cookies Gum Candy Fast Food Soda Junk Food

Foods that are encouraged and our Rocketeers LOVE!:
Salads Carrots Celery Sticks Apple slices and peanut butter
Fresh fruits and vegetables Whole Grains Healthy snack packs and options

FOOD ALLERGIES

If your child has a known food allergy or dietary restriction, please let school staff know. In some cases,
it may be possible to accommodate your childs needs in our lunch orders talk to your school Business
Operations Manager.

If your child needs access to an Epi-Pen or other allergy medication in case of a reaction, you will need to
submit a Medication Authorization Form to your school Office Manager signed by you and your childs
physician.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
EMERGENCY CONTACT CARDS

Over the summer, parent/guardians complete and submit an "Emergency Contact Card. This card is
kept on file at the school in the Front Office. This card contains the names and phone numbers of
individuals who can be contacted if a child has an emergency and the childs parent/guardian cannot be
reached.
VACCINATIONS

State law requires that all children entering elementary school be immunized against Polio, DTP, MMR,
Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Hepatitis A. These requirements can be waived only if a properly signed
health or religious exemption is filed with the school.

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ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS

If a child is sick in the morning, Rocketship expects him/her to stay home for the day. Please call the
Front Office at 408-899-2607 in the morning by 9:00am to inform us of the childs absence and to
arrange a way to pick up homework. Notifying your students teacher of their absence will Not excuse
the absence you MUST NOTIFY THE FRONT OFFICE. Students will need to bring a doctors re-
admittance form to Rocketship on their first day back to school after an illness to receive an excused
absence for missed days.

The student will be responsible for all missed assignments. Please see procedures for make-up work
under academic policies.
ILLNESS OR INJURY DURING SCHOOL HOURS

If a child becomes ill or injured during the school day and is not well enough to stay in class, the childs
parent/guardian will be called to pick the child up. We do not have the capacity to watch over and care
for ill or injured children, so parents/guardians will be expected to pick up the child within 20 minutes. It
is necessary to have updated emergency phone numbers (noted on the childs emergency card) on file
in the school office.

Please be sure that the school has updated contact and health information. If your child has needs we
do not know about, we cannot provide for those needs. If your child has an emergency, we must be able
to reach you if you move or change your phone number(s), please let us know immediately.
MEDICATIONS

Rocketship staff CANNOT administer any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) unless the
school has a Student Medication Authorization Form signed by the childs parent and physician. If your
child needs to take medication at school, please ask your Office Manager for a copy of this form.

Bring the completed form to the Office Manager at your childs school along with the medication and
prescription. You must keep the medication in its original packaging from the pharmacy.

The Office Manager will administer medication to your child or appoint a designee to administer
medication if he/she is unavailable. When your child receives medication, the Office Manager will record
this in a Medication Administration log. For more information, you can request a copy of your schools
Medication Administration Policy from your school Office Manager or Business operations Manager.
FIRST AID

The Office Manager will administer basic first aid to your child in case of an incident. If your child is sick
or seriously injured and you receive a call to pick up your child, you will be expected to pick up your child
within 20 minutes of receiving the call.

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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

In addition to the duties listed in the signed contract, parents are expected to participate in their
childrens learning in the following ways:
PARENT/GUARDIAN, STUDENT, TEACHER CONFERENCES

A parent/guardian must attend conferences to meet with teachers to go over students progress report
and/or report card.
EXHIBITION NIGHTS

All parents/guardians are required to attend the scheduled Exhibition Nights. If you cannot attend, a
representative must attend in your place. During these meetings, parents have the opportunity to see
student presentations and discover what their child has learned for the past 9-12 weeks.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS

All parents/guardians are invited and strongly encouraged to attend the scheduled Community
Meetings. These meetings are very important to your ability to stay informed regarding your student,
school procedures and policies, and become actively involved in further developing the schools mission.
Attending these meetings helps parents stay informed and completes their 30-hour commitment to this
school.
PARENT/FAMILY MEETINGS

All parents/guardians are invited and strongly encouraged to attend the scheduled Parent/Family
Meetings. These meetings are open to the entire family and typically take place on the weekends or on
a weeknight. Some of the possible destinations may include the Childrens Discovery Museum, the Tech
Museum, the San Jose Museum of Art, Alum Rock Park, etc. Attending these meetings helps parents to
play an active role in their childs life and learning.
MANDATORY REGISTRATION DAY

Before school begins each year, parents will receive an invitation to a Mandatory Registration Day. All
parents must attend this event.
PROCEDURE FOR PARENT/GUARDIAN CONCERNS

If a parent has a concern or disagreement, they should discuss the matter with the teacher and attempt
to resolve the disagreement through informal discussion. The student should NOT be present during
this discussion. Any type of discussion like this should be done in private between the teacher and
parent.

If there is no resolution to the problem, the parent/guardian should then contact the Principal. The
Principal will mediate the problem with all parties involved and come to a resolution that is mutually
agreeable amongst all parties.

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ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY

It is very important for your Rocketeer to be on time and present every school day. Tardiness and
unexcused absences have a negative effect on your childs educational achievement. Because public
school funding is based on per pupil attendance, unexcused absences also greatly affect your schools
ability to offer additional programs/activities.

Unexcused Absences, Tardy, and Late

3+ Unexcused Absences/Tardy is considered Truant. This results in Family Workshop and a
Parent/School Leader meeting. Chronic Truancy can result in referral of case to Santa Clara County
District Attorneys office.

Unexcused absences: Any reason for being absent that is not included on the list below is considered
unexcused. These include but are not limited to the following: sick days with no parent notification of
the school, oversleeping, car problems, traffic, extra-curricular activities not approved by principal, non-
documented appointments.

Tardy: A student arriving to class 30+ minutes after the start of school will be marked Tardy. Although
the student is attending some of the school day they are missing significant parts of the school day,
which affects teaching and learning.

Late: A student arriving during the first 30 minutes of school is considered Late. Once a student
accumulates 10 Late arrivals they will be required to attend a mandatory family workshop and/or meet
with a School Leader to discuss ways to ensure they arrive to school promptly each day

Excused Absences and Required Documentation
Reason Documentation Needed Other Info.
Illness
Parent call to school required. A
doctors note for 3 or more
consecutive sick days.
When a student has had more
than 10 absent days in the
school year due to illness a
doctors note is required for
any additional sick days.
Quarantine As directed by Department of Health
Health related
appointments/treatments
Doctors office signed note
Attending funeral services 3 days maximum if service held in CA
Independent Study available for
absence of more than 3 days
Extra-curricular activities
Approved participation by school
required
Approved at the discretion of
the Principal
Personal/family
emergencies (Principals
discretion)
Parent notification required.
Approved at the discretion of
the Principal
Religious
Holiday/Ceremony
Parent call to school required

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No Show Policy:
If your child misses 15+ consecutive school days without notifying the school of the reason for the
absence they will be dropped from the schools roster and their space will be given to a student on the
wait list. For extended absences Independent Studies are available. Contact your teacher/principal for
more information.

Truancy Policy:


Referral to Santa Clara County DA office of Truancy (10+Unexcused Absences/Tardies
Summons to appear in court, possible court ordered parenting class, fine, and/or misdemeanor charge
Student Attendance Review Board "SARB" meeting (10 Unexcused Absences/Tardies)
Certified letter with
meeting date mailed to
parent
Parent required to meet
with representative of
Rocketship SARB Board at
Regional office
SARB contract signed
clearly stating further
truancy will result in DA
referral
Third mandatory Family
Workshop and/or
mandatory parenting
class
Chronically Truant (9 Unexcused Absences/Tardies)
Certified Letter with
meeting date sent to
parent
Final meeting with school leader and
Principal to improve attendance.
Attendance contract signed
Family referred to free parenting
classes and other community
resources to improve atendance
Habitual Truant (6 Unexcused Absences/Tardies)
Certified letter with meeting date
mailed to parent
Parent required to meet with
school leader and sign Attendance
Contract
Second mandatory Family
Workshop
Truant Student (3 Unexcused Absences/Tardies)
Parent(s) required to meet with school leader at a
scheduled meeting and review attendance
expectations/truancy ploicy
Verbal agreeement to improve attendance
Mandatory Parent Workshop
Any absence accompanied
by prior approval from the
Principal
Note from Principal required
Court appearances Notice from court required

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Late Policy
10 late arrivals in a semester will result in a mandatory Family Workshop. 15 late arrivals in a semester
will result in a second mandatory Family Workshop. Fifteen late arrivals in a semester or more will result
in an attendance meeting with a Rocketship representative, an attendance contract and a third
mandatory Family Workshop.



ACADEMICS
CURRICULUM

The curriculum is driven by clear performance standards for what students should know and be able to
do at each grade level to be successful in top quality middle schools, high schools, and colleges. For
each grade level, standards are based on national and state curriculum frameworks. Teachers will use
regular assessments to measure how well students are mastering the standards.

We use knowledge about student skills to shape whole class instruction, small group work, and small
group tutoring. Using individual student data, instruction can be targeted to better meet individual
student needs.

Teachers will give students and parents/guardians ongoing feedback about student performance.
Teachers will often send work home for parents/guardians to sign, and teachers will contact
parents/guardians if they see a significant slip in academic performance or a special skill that needs
extra practice at school and home. Parents/guardians will also regularly receive progress reports and
report cards. You should feel free to contact any of your childs teachers regarding his/her progress at
any time.
CHEATING

Cheating is a serious offense. If a student copies another students work or if a student gives another
student his/her work, it is considered cheating.

10 Late
arrivals in
a semester
First
mandatory
Family
Workshop
15 Late
arrivals in
a semester
Second
mandatory
Family
Workshop
15+ Late
arrivals in
a semester
Attendance
meeting with
Rocketship
representative.
Attendance
contract
Third
mandatory
Family
Workshop

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A student caught cheating is not only being dishonest but is in violation of many of our core values.
Each case will be handled on an individual basis; however, cheating is considered grounds for
suspension.
HOMEWORK

Do your homework nightly.

Rocketship Rocketeers have homework every night. Preparation is an important part of our curriculum,
and no student is excused from any assignment without the permission of his or her teacher prior to the
due date.

Students who do not complete their homework will be assigned to attend a Family Workshop. Parents
must accompany their students to the Family Workshop. These sessions will be held at a Rocketship
campus. Parents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of the time and location of the Family
Workshop they must attend.
MAKE-UP WORK

Complete all missed work.

It is a Rocketeers responsibility to consult with each of his/her teachers to make sure s/he is aware of all
assignments. The time generally allowed to complete this work will be the number of days the student
was absent. For example, if a student was absent for one day, then he or she will have one day to make
up any missed work.
ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHILD FIND ACTIVITIES

This section of the parent handbook outlines our annual Child Find notice and responsibilities to parents
of children within our district. Should you have any further questions please contact Genevieve Thomas,
Director of Integrated Special Education at gthomas@rsed.org.

Child Find Policy and Responsibilities

Rocketship Education provides a free, appropriate public education to students with disabilities
according to state and federal mandates. To be eligible for special education services, the child must be
of school age, need specially designed instruction, and meet eligibility criteria for one or more of the
following disabilities as set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (the
federal law which outlines legal responsibilities related to special education):

Autistic-like Behaviors
Blindness/Visual Impairment
Deaf Blindness
Deafness/Hearing Impairment
Emotional Disturbance
Intellectual Disability
Multiple Disabilities

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Orthopedic Impairment
Other Health Impairment
Physical Disability
Specific Learning Disability
Speech and Language Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury

Rocketship has adopted an inclusive model, which means that students with disabilities are educated in
general education classrooms. Each student with a disability has a case manager, who is a credentialed
special education teacher that works with classroom teachers to design the students education plan.
The extent of special education services and the location for the delivery of such services are
determined by the IEP team (which includes parents). Rocketship Education also provides any related
services, such as physical therapy, adapted physical education, occupational therapy, etc. that are
required to enable the student to derive educational benefits.

Rocketship has systems in place that assist the school in determining whether a student may have a
disability. These include a specific Child Find form that is completed by parents upon enrollment in a
Rockethip school. This also includes an SST, or pre-referral, process in which school teams identify
students who are struggling academically, socially, or behaviorally and develop interventions to support
the student. Rocketship has additional interventions that are made available to students who require
it; these include both differentiated instruction in the classroom and supplemental interventions in the
learning lab and classroom. School teams monitor the progress of every child who receives intervention
services in order to be able to identify any student who is not responding to interventions. Our model
makes every effort to support the student within the general education setting while at the same time
monitoring student progress to identify students who may have disabilities.

If you have a concern regarding your childs academic or social functioning, contact his or her classroom
teacher, or a school leader at your school site.

Revocation of Consent:
Parents of children who have been identified with a disability have the right to revoke consent for
special education services, meaning that they no longer want the school to provide special education
services to their child. If a parent withdraws their consent for special education and related services by
notifying the Rocketship in writing, the district still has the responsibility to identify, locate, and evaluate
a child who is suspected of having a disability and in need of special education and related services. As
part of our Rocketships child find obligations in regards to your child, please know that you maintain the
right to subsequently request an evaluation to determine if your child is a child with a disability who
needs special education and related services.

Rocketship cannot proceed with an evaluation or with the initial provision of special education and
related services without the written consent of the parents. Giving written consent is voluntary. You
can withdraw your written consent at any time by notifying the school in writing.


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DISCIPLINE POLICY

Rocketship relies on proactive, preventative supports to promote positive behavior at school. We
implement a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework in all schools. The
fundamental purpose of PBIS is to create learning environments that are more consistent, predictable,
positive, and safe. This is accomplished through the following key practices:
Behavioral expectations that are clearly defined, taught, and reinforced.
Systems for recognizing and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Consequences that are clearly defined and consistently implemented.
Data based decision making
Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)

Core Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs:
A key component of our PBIS approach at Rocketship is the implementation of core SEL programming at
all grade levels. We will be implementing the following two programs:

1) Kimochis (lower grades) Feelings can be messy Kimochis can help!

Kimochis is a social-emotional learning program which helps students identify, communicate,
and regulate feelings, as well as develop appropriate social skills. The program teaches skills
through five characters: Cloud, Cat, Lovey Dove, Huggatapus, and Bug.

Two of the central components of the Kimochis program include the Keys to Communication
(e.g. Be brave and redo hurtful moments, and Assume the best), and kotowazas (e.g. Its
okay to be mad, but its not okay to be mean, and Be brave enough to stand up and speak or
brave enough sit down and listen.

2) The Ruler Approach (upper grades)

The Ruler Approach is a social-emotional learning program which teaches emotional literacy
to students by teaching them to:
Recognize emotions in oneself and others
Understand the causes and consequences of emotions
Label the full range of emotions using a rich vocabulary
Express emotions appropriately in different contexts
Regulate emotions effectively to foster healthy relationships and achieve goals

The Ruler Approach utilizes four Anchors of Emotional Literacy, which include a class charter,
The Mood Meter, Meta-Moments, and The Blueprint.

Rocketship classrooms also use a variety of management systems to communicate behavior (both
positive and negative) to students and families. The specific systems can vary by classroom, but
examples include color-coded card chart systems and Class Dojo. Families are notified of student
behavior (both positive and concerns) via home-school communication systems such as logs, phone
calls, and conferences.


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In the event that our proactive systems are ineffective and behavior infractions occur, Rocketship
utilizes a progressive discipline system. Consequences range in severity based on the particular
behavior.

Major infractions that threaten the safety or health of students, staff or others, such as, weapons,
threats, the use of a dangerous instrument, possession of, or use of any illegal drugs, may be cause for
immediate suspension or expulsion. All consequences are at the discretion of Human Rights Policy and
Suspension/Expulsion Policy.

Rocketship considers student disciplinary decisions a private matter.
BULLYING POLICY

Bullying is prohibited at Rocketship schools. This policy applies to all Rocketship students.
Bullying is harassing, threatening, or hurting another student or staff member. Bullying can be physical,
written, verbal, or electronic (cyberbullying).
If a student is being bullied, it should be reported immediately to a school staff member. School staff will
quickly investigate any complaint of bullying or cyberbullying and will take action if the
bullying/cyberbullying is verified. Bullying/cyberbullying complaints will be kept confidential.
For more information, request a copy of Rocketships Bullying Policy from your schools Business
Operations Manager.
HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY

Rocketship brings together a diverse group of individuals. It is guided by the principle that respect and
consideration for all individuals is foremost in all school activities. It is unlawful to discriminate against
any individual based on race, color, religion, sex, nationality, sexual orientation, age or handicap status.
Rocketship is not only obligated to uphold the law concerning equal opportunity but regards the spirit of
these laws to be the very core of its values.

Rocketship wishes to stress that it is the responsibility of every member of the Rocketship community to
observe and uphold the principles of equal opportunity as they affect staff, faculty and students in all
aspects of school life. It is the responsibility of every member of the Rocketship community to actively
promote appropriate workplace behavior. Any form of coercion or harassment that insults the dignity
of others or impedes their freedom to work and learn will not be tolerated. Any such form of coercion
or harassment will result in appropriate discipline, up to and including, discharge.
HARASSMENT

Rocketship is committed to equitable and swift resolution of harassment issues. Any student or
employee experiencing harassment should follow any or all of these measures:

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1. Let the offender know you want the behavior to stop. Be clear and direct. Do not apologize.
2. If you are not comfortable confronting the offender alone, ask a friend to accompany you, or
write a letter to the offender, keeping a copy.
3. Make a record of when, where, and how you were mistreated; include witnesses (if any), direct
quotations, and other evidence.
4. Students should notify the Principal, or if they are uncomfortable doing so, they should speak
with another adult.
5. If you are an adult, notify the Principal.

As soon as possible, the adult notified will report to the Principal. The Principal will notify the
authorities, if necessary.
CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT

All school personnel are mandated reporters of suspected abuse and/or neglect. Mandated reporters
are required to report suspected child maltreatment immediately when they have reasonable cause to
believe that a child who is 17 years of age or younger and known to them in a professional or official
capacity has been harmed or is in danger of being harmed physically, sexually, or through neglect
and that a caregiver either committed the harm or should have taken steps to prevent the child from
harm.

No one in the workplace, even a supervisor, is permitted to suppress, change, or edit a report of abuse.
A mandated reporter who fails to report suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect is subject to
license suspension or revocation, and commits a misdemeanor. For more information, you can request
a copy of Rocketships Mandated Reporter Policy from your schools Business Operations Manager.
FAMILY CUSTODY POLICY

It is Rocketship's policy to remain impartial during custody disputes.

It is the responsibility of parents to provide the school with accurate and updated information on the
custody rights of their children. Updated court orders should be provided to the Office Manager as soon
as possible. All documentation provided to the school will be kept private.

Without a court order, Rocketship will assume that separated or divorced parents of a child have joint
custody. Without a court order or proof of adoption, a childs stepparents will not be considered to have
custody of a child.

If one parent does not wish to allow the other parent the right to remove the child from school or visit
the child in school, the school must be given a court order limiting the other parents rights. For more
information, please request a copy of Rocketships Family Custody Policy from your schools Business
Operations Manager.


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Appendix: School Contact List
2013-2014 Staff List & Contact Information
Name Role Email Address Phone
Joya Deutsch Principal jdeutsch@rsed.org 847.722.3587
Danny Etcheverry Assistant Principal detcheverry@rsed.org 510.604.0039
Judy Lavi Assistant Principal jlavi@rsed.org 610.608.4203
Casey Rowe Assistant Principal crowe@rsed.org 213.500.6567
Veronica Verdin Office Manager vverdin@rsed.org 408.561.0612
David Mitchell Business Office Manager dmitchell@rsed.org 904.755.1192
Amanda Otte Kindergarten Self Contained aotte@rsed.org 516.286.2000
Anastassia Radeva Kindergarten Self Contained aradeva@rsed.org 440.570.7747
Patricia Hernandez First Grade Mathematics phernandez@rsed.org 408.393.5454
Heidi Sandgren First Grade Humanities hsandgren@rsed.org 541.941.4134
Ashlee Schacht First Grade Humanities aschacht@rsed.org 925.813.2125
William Ramirez 1
st
Individualized Learning Specialist wramirez@rsed.org 408.910.6311
Ina Seok Second Grade Mathematics iseok@rsed.org 510.529.8774
Allison Cochran Second Grade Humanities acochran@rsed.org 330.614.2858
Theresa Nguyen Second Grade Humanities tnguyen@rsed.org 408.621.7642
Esther Lin Second Grade Self Contained elin@rsed.org 818.282.4633
Vivian Tran 2
nd
Individualized Learning Specialist vtran@rsed.org 408.382.9427
Devynn Patterson Third Grade Mathematics dpatterson@rsed.org 206.734.7050
Nathan Marks Third Grade Humanities nmarks@rsed.org 612.987.6090
Cristina Diaz Third Grade Humanities cdiaz@rsed.org 408.705.6007
Vanessa Sadueste 3
rd
Individualized Learning Specialist vsadueste@rsed.org 408.649.8589
Amy Stanesco Fourth Grade Mathematics astanesco@rsed.org 303.916.9441
Grace Yi Fourth Grade Humanities gyi@rsed.org 253.720.4700
JB Budd Fourth Grade Humanities jbudd@rsed.org 973.727.0743
Mimi Ramirez 4
th
Individualized Learning Specialist mramirez@rsed.org 408.893.6954
Kanako Freyer Fifth Grade Teacher kfreyer@rsed.org 702.232.3743
Danie Heider Fifth Grade Teacher dheider@rsed.org 919.696.8453
Melanie Hang 5
th
Individualized Learning Specialist mhang@rsed.org 925.640.5249
Christy Malone Integrated Special Education cmalone@rsed.org 408.480.0092
Hannah Gray Integrated Special Education hgray@rsed.org 412.654.7897
Jeanette Olguin Paraeducator jolguin@rsed.org 209.535.4510
Lanvy Nguyen Paraeducator lnguyen@rsed.org 650.380.5295
Angelique Ardanuy Paraeducator aardanuy@rsed.org 408.599.6971
Joey Santiago Physical Education jsantiago@rsed.org 408.893.3666
Rina Alvarado Art House Kids ralvarado@rsed.org 408.310.1728
Adalyn Naka Health Corps Gardening adalyn.naka@gmail.com 301.801.9522
TJ Ragan Speech & Language Pathologist tragan@rsed.org 919.937.4222
Caitlin Gallagher School Psychologist cgallagher@rsed.org 925.487.9479
Larissa Ksar Occupational Therapist lksar@rsed.org 408.568.5887

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Appendix B: Rocketship Mosaic Class Assignment
Class Mascot Literacy Math Teacher Learning Lab
KA Stanford University
Trees
Amanda Otte
Room #217 N/A
KB Dartmouth College
Moose
Anastassia Radeva
Room #218
1A

Seattle University
Redhawks
Heidi Sandgren
Room #215

Patricia
Hernandez
Room #214
William Ramirez
Learning Lab
#103
1B Santa Clara University
Broncos
1C California State University -Sacramento
Hornets
Ashlee Schact
Room #201
1D Texas Christian University
Horned Frogs
2A University of California Berkeley
Golden Bears
Allison Cochran
Room #216
Ina Seok
Room #204
Vanessa Sadueste
Learning Lab
#103
2B The Ohio State University
Buckeyes
2C San Jose State University
Spartans
Theresa Nguyen
Room #205
2D University of Pittsburgh
Panthers
2E University of Southern California
Trojans
Esther Lin
Room #202
3A University of Wisconsin
Badgers
Nathan Marks
Room #121

Devynn
Patterson
Room #123
Vivian Tran
Learning Lab
#103
3B California Lutheran University
Regals
3C Northwestern University
Wildcats
Cristina Diaz
Room #122
3D

San Francisco State University
Gators
4A

Cornell University
Big Red
Grace Yi
Room #118-120
Amy Stanesco
Room #118-
120
Mimi Ramirez
Room #118-120
4B

Washington University in St. Louis
Brown Bears
4C

American University
Eagles
JB Budd
Room #118-120
4D

University of Pennsylvania
Quakers
5A

University of California - Irvine
Anteaters
Danie Heider
Room #102

Kanako Freyer
Room #102


Melanie Hang
Room #102
5B

University of California Santa Cruz
Banana Slugs
5C

University of North Carolina
Tarheels

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Appendix C: Rocketship Mosaic School Calendar















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Appendix D: Rocketship Mosaic Daily Schedule

KINDERGARTEN
Regular Day
Trees Moose
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch
8:10 9:40 Literacy Literacy
9:40 11:10 Literacy Literacy
11:10 11:30 RECESS RECESS
11:30 - 11:50 LUNCH LUNCH
11:50 1:00 Learning Lab Math
1:00 1:50 Enrichment Enrichment
1:50 3:45 Math Learning Lab

KINDERGARTEN
Minimum Day
Trees Moose
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch
8:10 9:40 Literacy Literacy
9:40 11:10 Literacy Literacy
11:00 11:20 RECESS RECESS
11:20 11:40 LUNCH LUNCH
11:50 1:00 Learning Lab Math
1:00 1:50 Math Learning Lab




















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FIRST GRADE
Regular Day
Redhawks Broncos Hornets Horned Frogs
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch Launch
8:10 9:40 Math Literacy Learning Lab Literacy
9:40 11:10 Learning Lab Literacy Math Literacy
11:10 11:30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
11:30 - 11:50 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS
11:50 1:20 Literacy Learning Lab Literacy Math
1:20 2:50 Literacy Math Literacy Learning Lab
2:50 3:10 Drop Everything And Read
3:10 4:00 Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment

FIRST GRADE
Minimum Day
Redhawks Broncos Hornets Horned Frogs
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch Launch
8:10 9:30 Math Literacy Learning Lab Literacy
9:30 10:40 Learning Lab Literacy Math Literacy
10:40 11:00 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS
11:00 11:20 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
11:20 12:40 Literacy Learning Lab Literacy Math
12:40 2:00 Literacy Math Literacy Learning Lab





















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SECOND GRADE
Regular Day
Golden Bears Buckeyes Spartans Panthers Trojans
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch Launch Launch
8:10 9:40 Math Literacy Learning Lab Literacy Literacy
9:40 10:30 Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment
10:30 12:00 Learning Lab Literacy Math Literacy Literacy
12:00 12:20 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS
12:20 12:40 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
12:40 2:10 Literacy Math Literacy Learning Lab Learning Lab
2:10 3:40 Literacy Learning Lab Literacy Math Math
3:40 4:00 Drop Everything And Read

SECOND GRADE
Minimum Day
Golden Bears Buckeyes Spartans Panthers Trojans
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch Launch Launch
8:10 9:30 Math Literacy Learning Lab Literacy Literacy
9:30 10:50 Learning Lab Literacy Math Literacy Literacy
10:50 12:00 Literacy Math Literacy Learning Lab Math
12:00 12:20 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS
12:20 12:40 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
12:40 2:00 Literacy Learning Lab Literacy Math Learning Lab





















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THIRD GRADE
Regular Day
Badgers Regals Wildcats Gators
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch Launch
8:10 9:00 Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment
9:00 10:30 Math Literacy Learning Lab Literacy
10:30 12:00 Learning Lab Literacy Math Literacy
12:00 12:20 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
12:20- 12:40 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS
12:40 2:10 Literacy Math Literacy Learning Lab
2:10 3:40 Literacy Learning Lab Literacy Math
3:40 4:00 Drop Everything And Read


THIRD GRADE
Minimum Day
Badgers Regals Wildcats Gators
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch Launch
8:10 9:30 Math Literacy Learning Lab Literacy
9:30 10:50 Learning Lab Literacy Math Literacy
10:50 12:00 Literacy Math Literacy Learning Lab
12:00 12:20 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
12:20- 12:40 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS
12:40 2:10 Literacy Learning Lab Literacy Math




















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FOURTH GRADE
Regular Day
Big Red Brown Bears Quakers Eagles
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch Launch
8:10 8:40 Breakfast/Language
Board
Breakfast/Language
Board
Breakfast/Language
Board
Breakfast/Language
Board
8:40 9:00 Community Meeting Community Meeting Community Meeting Community Meeting
9:00 12:50
Rotate between Math, Literacy, and Computers
12:50 1:10 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS
1:10 1:30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
1:30 2:00 Read Aloud Read Aloud Read Aloud Read Aloud
2:00 3:00 Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment
3:00 3:30 Science/Social
Studies
Science/Social
Studies
Grammar & Vocabulary Grammar &
Vocabulary
3:30 4:00 Grammar &
Vocabulary
Grammar &
Vocabulary
Science/Social
Studies
Science/Social
Studies


FOURTH GRADE
Minimum Day
Big Red Brown Bears Quakers Eagles
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch Launch
8:10 8:40 Breakfast/Language
Board
Breakfast/Language
Board
Breakfast/Language
Board
Breakfast/Language
Board
8:40 9:00 Community Meeting Community Meeting Community Meeting Community Meeting
9:00 12:50
Rotate between Math, Literacy, and Computers
12:40 1:00 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS
1:00 1:20 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
1:20-1:50 Grammar &
Vocabulary Quiz
Grammar & Vocabulary
Quiz
Grammar & Vocabulary
Quiz
Grammar &
Vocabulary Quiz
1:50-2:00 Student
Celebrations!
Student Celebrations! Student Celebrations! Student
Celebrations!










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FIFTH GRADE
Regular Day
Anteaters Banana Slugs Tarheels
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch
8:20-8:40 HW Check HW Check HW Check
8:40-9:10 Math Board Literacy Online Learning Shared Reading
9:10-9:40 Literacy Online Learning Shared Reading Math Board
9:40-10:10 Shared Reading Math Board Literacy Online Learning
10:10-10:30 Community Meeting
10:30 11:20 Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment
11:20-12:00 Shared Reading w/ Tarheels Math Shared Reading w/
Anteaters
12:00-12:40 Math w/ Tarheels Shared Reading Math w/Anteaters
12:50 1:10 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
1:10- 1:30 RECESS RECESS RECESS
1:40-2:10 Interactive Read Aloud
2:10-2:50 Literacy Workshop Math Math Online Learning
2:50-3:30 Math Math Online Learning Literacy Workshop
3:30-4:10 Literacy Workshop Math Math Online Learning
Dismissal
FIFTH GRADE
Minimum Day
Anteaters Banana Slugs Tarheels
7:55 8:10 Launch Launch Launch
8:20-8:40 HW Check HW Check HW Check
8:40-9:10 Math Board Literacy Online Learning Shared Reading
9:10-9:40 Literacy Online Learning Shared Reading Math Board
9:40-10:10 Shared Reading Math Board Literacy Online Learning
10:10-10:40 Interactive Read Aloud
10:40-11:20 Literacy Workshop Math Math Online Learning
11:20-12:00 Math w/ Tarheels Literacy Workshop Math
12:00-12:40 Math Math Online Learning Literacy Workshop
12:50 1:10 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
1:10- 1:30 RECESS RECESS RECESS
1:40-2:10 Academic and Personal Growth Celebrations
2:10 Dismissal

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Appendix E: Rocketship Mosaic Health & Safety Plan
Health & Safety Flowchart

Incident Staff Member Responsibility Follow Up
Student tells
teacher he/she
is sick
Teacher Send child to office with hall pass Call Parent to check
in after school
Ms. Vero Takes childs temperature in the office
Ms. Vero Records student temperature in Health Log
Ms. Vero If temperature is normal, student sits in
office and drinks water for 5 minutes and is
sent back to class with a pass
Walkie Talkie
Teacher 1 hour later
to check in on
student
Ms. Vero If temperature is not normal, take out
emergency card and call initial contact. If
initial contact does not pick up the phone,
call secondary number.

If secondary number does not answer,
continue down the list of emergency contact
numbers until someone answers.

Communicate the details of the situation.
Indicate in
attendance that
child went home ill
Ms. Vero If temperature is an emergency, call 911
first and care for the child.

Delegate another staff member to call
childs parent

Ms. Vero is
absent
Ms. Deutsch Identify a support staff member to
substitute for Vero for the entire day.

Support Staff is trained to respond to any
health/safety issue and responds as detailed
above
Check in with
substitute each hour
Ms. Vero is away
from her desk
School Leader
(BOM, AP or
Principal)
School Leader is trained to respond to any
health/safety issue and responds as detailed
above










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Health & Safety Flowchart

Incident Staff Member Responsibility Follow Up
Student has an
inhaler and
medical record
on file
Teacher Send child to office with hall pass and buddy
if safe to walk the distance
Call Parent to check
in after school
Ms. Vero Unlocks file cabinet where medication is
stored

Ms. Vero Identifies medication with childs name on it
Ms. Vero Help child administer inhaler if necessary.

Allow child to administer own inhaler if child
can administer own inhaler independently.

Ms. Vero Call parent to indicate that child used
inhaler (ensure verbal contact or continue
calling every 30 minutes)
As necessary
Ms. Vero Child sits in office for 2 minutes to ensure
medication takes effect

Ms. Vero If effective, child returns to class with
walking buddy
Walkie Talkies
teacher 1 hour later
to check in on child
Ms. Vero If ineffective, call 911 first and delegate
another staff member to call childs parents.

Ms. Vero is
absent
Ms. Deutsch Identify a support staff member to
substitute for Vero for the entire day.

Support Staff is trained to respond to any
health/safety issue and responds as detailed
above
Check in with
substitute each hour
Ms. Vero is away
from her desk
School Leader
(BOM, AP or
Principal)
School Leader is trained to respond to any
health/safety issue and responds as detailed
above














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Health & Safety Flowchart

Incident Staff Member Responsibility Follow Up
Student has an
epi-pen and
medical record
on file
Teacher Walkie Talkie for Epi-Pen or escort child to
office

Ms. Vero Unlocks file cabinet where medication is
stored

Ms. Vero Identifies medication with childs name on it
Ms. Vero Check label on the Epi-pen itself to ensure it
is the accurate medication

Ms. Vero Administer the Epi-pen to the child Request new Epi-pen
Ms. Vero Call parent and ensure verbal contact. If
primary contact does not answer, go down
the list to make verbal contact with
secondary on emergency card.
Walkie Talkies
teacher 1 hour later
to check in on child
Ms. Vero Keep child in the front office until parent
arrives
Sit with and focus
on child
Ms. Vero If ineffective, call 911 first and delegate
another staff member to call childs parents.

Ms. Vero is
absent
Ms. Deutsch Identify a support staff member to
substitute for Vero for the entire day.

Support Staff is trained to respond to any
health/safety issue and responds as detailed
above
Check in with
substitute each hour
Ms. Vero is away
from her desk
School Leader
(BOM, AP or
Principal)
School Leader is trained to respond to any
health/safety issue and responds as detailed
above

Child attends
Field Trip
Teacher Teacher takes responsibility for bringing
the Epi-pen with them in a red emergency
backpack and is trained to respond to any
health/safety issues as detailed above.