Sherman Oaks Elementary School is located in Sherman Oaks, California, in the eastern San Fernando Valley, about 25 minutes northwest of downtown Los Angeles. We teach children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. First opened in 1924, we are one of the 426 elementary schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Over the last 3 years we have maintained a score in the high 860s out of 1000 on our API (Academic Performance Index).

 

Children entering Sherman Oaks Elementary School will follow the enrollment guidelines as set forth by the LAUSD. For details, go to the LAUSD's web site at:
www.lausd.k12.ca.us
and to their FAQ page at:
LAUSD FAQ
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10/04/07, 11/01/07, 12/06/07, 1/10/08, 2/7/08, 3/6/08, 4/3/08, 5/1/08 and 6/5/08
 
Please contact the school office to confirm tour dates.  When visiting Sherman Oaks Elementary, please pay attention to the posted parking regulations on the streets that surround our school.  SCHOOL PARKING LOT IS FOR FACULTY ONLY.  ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED

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IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION
SCHOOL HOURS:
Gates are open from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.  and  2:29 p.m. - to 6:00 p.m.
Classes are in session Kindergarten – Grade 5  8:10 a.m. to 2:29 p.m.
Early dismissal on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. begins October 2007 and continues through May 2008.

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ARRIVAL TIME:
Children are to arrive at school no earlier than 7:45 a.m. as the playground is not open and there is no supervision. Students arriving to school after the gate is closed at 8:15 a.m. are to come to the main office and will be sent to their rooms after being marked tardy.

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AFTER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND:
The after-school playground is open daily from 2:29 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. When dismissal is earlier as on Tuesdays beginning on October 25th or scheduled minimum days (12:40 p.m.) the playground will be open. Please read bulletins carefully to be aware of any change to the school hours. The playground activities are under supervision of the Youth Services Playground Director Rene, Coach Lissette and Coach Gian. When leaving from the after-school playground activities, children should observe all safety rules that apply during regular hours. The playground is NOT a childcare facility and students may come and go as they please. As a reminder, the Dickens gate and main Greenleaf gate is locked at 2:45 (15 minutes after dismissal on shortened or minimum days) as a security measure.  Parents can enter the school grounds through the office or the smaller Greenleaf gate on the east side of the office.  For our before and after school child care program, please call the Kids Center at (818) 786-4121.

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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE and RETURN FROM ABSENCE:
Punctual and regular attendance is vital for the education of each student. Students will be recognized for perfect attendance and less than 3 tardies at recognition assemblies. At the end of the school year students with perfect attendance will receive a SPECIAL recognition. If your child is absent or tardy longer than 30 minutes from school, we ask you to provide your child with a signed and dated note stating the reason. Please include the number of days for an absence. Students without a note for absences are considered "unexcused."  Three "unexcused" absences or three tardies of longer than 30 minutes are considered truant by the District and may result in meeting with school or District staff. Certain types of illness absences require special permission for readmission to school. These are:

1. Permission of Local Health Department- A disease which has caused a full quarantine; any case of ringworm of the scalp.

2. Permission of Physician or School Nurse – Hepatitis, measles, (seven days from onset of rash and otherwise recovered), meningitis, mumps, polio-militias, scarlet fever, strep throat, whooping cough, and tuberculosis.

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MEDICATION:
District policy states that no pupil shall be given any medication during school hours EXCEPT upon written request from a licensed physician. These forms are available from the school nurse. NO MEDICATION MAY BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL BY STUDENTS. Parents shall deliver any medication to be administrated under the provision of this policy. Medication must be clearly labeled with the students full name, name of medication, schedule of dosage, name of physician and telephone number.

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RELEASE OF STUDENTS:
Students are not allowed to leave campus during school hours. The only exception to this rule is when the student has been sign-out by a parent or a designated person listed on the students EMERGENCY card or with a written confirmed note from the parent. Students cannot be released to someone under the age of 18 years old. Students must check out through the office when leaving and check in upon return. For the safety of the students we do not deviate from these rules.

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CAFETERIA:
Breakfast is served from 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. for $0.60.  "Second Chance" Breakfast served during recess for $0.60.  Lunch is a balanced meal (including milk) for $1.00.


All students are issued a cafeteria "debit card," which is the only way to purchase breakfast, lunch or snack. Money can be added to a students card on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, depending on the amount needed for purchases. Children add money to their account by giving the money to their teacher in the morning or a parent may add to their account by giving the money to the office for the cafeteria. At the end of each month the cafeteria manager will issue a small receipt slip with the amount left in your child's account. The slip is easy to overlook so ask your child for it.

Please try to refrain from bringing a "FAST FOOD" lunch to school for your child during the school day. We truly want to encourage healthy nutrition.

Children should be encouraged to bring only enough money for their "debit card." When the Sherman Oaks Parent Association (SOPA) begins to sell pizza after school, students may bring additional money.

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SAFETY WHEN ARRIVING AND LEAVING SCHOOL:
If your child walks to school, please be sure that he/she knows and consistently follows the route which is the safest for him/her and that he/she crosses at corners and obeys all the signals.

Children should be instructed to follow the plan you and he/she have arranged for after school. If they are walking remind them to go straight home and not to talk to or accept rides or gifts from strangers.

Three of our schools most hazardous safety problems are double parking, children being dropped off in the staff parking lot, and children crossing in the middle of the street to meet parents waiting on the other side. Double parking and crossing in the middle of the street can result in a traffic ticket. Being dropped off in the staff lot can be very dangerous.

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CLOSED CAMPUS:
Sherman Oaks Elementary adheres to the LAUSD closed campus policy. ONLY during the first week of school are parents allowed to escort their children to the class line and follow the children to the class. When the 8:15 a.m. bell rings, parents are asked to leave the campus. In the fall each MONDAY morning parents are invited to stay on campus for the school-wide recognition assembly. The recognition assembly may move to Monday afternoons in the winter and spring.

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VISITORS:
Visitors are welcome to come to the school during the year. Before entering campus and maintaining safety, all visitors must obtain a VISITORS PERMIT from the office indicating authorization to be on campus. We ask that you limit classroom visits to twenty minutes. During your visit you may not disturb classroom activities by asking questions of the teacher or students.

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VOLUNTEERS:
Adult Volunteers are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in volunteering please indicate so to the teacher or office. There are many ways to help on campus. The Sherman Oaks Parent Association (SOPA) always has activities in which someone can be helpful.

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STUDENT INSURANCE:
The LAUSD does not provide accident insurance for your child. Insurance packets with information about a student accident plan with hospital-medical, dental and accidental death benefits will be available from the school office.

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BICYCLES:
Students in grades 4 and 5 may ride bicycles to school if they wish. Bicycle permits are distributed upon request. Riding a bicycle to school is a privilege that can be revoked if a child does not ride safely. To ride safely students must have the bike licensed, wear a helmet when riding, and the have the knowledge of bicycle traffic rules. The school cannot assume responsibility for any damage occurring to bicycles while at school. Bicycles must be locked down. The student must provide the lock. All reasonable precautions are taken to see that bicycles are secured during the school day.

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WEAPONS ON CAMPUS:
Any student who brings a weapon, real or imitation, to school WILL be subject to suspension or expulsion.

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MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS/PHONE CALLS/CELL PHONES:
As a matter of school policy, phone messages will not be delivered to students during the school day. Transportation plans and other daily routine matters should be discussed before school. A public telephone in the office hallway is available for student use during lunch or after school. We do understand that emergencies do arise, but please make every effort in the morning to review the plans for the day with your child(ren).  Cell phones brought to school must be turned off during the school day.  If they should ring during the school day, they may be taken from the student and returned to the parent at the end of the school day.  The school takes no responsibility for the loss of personal electronic devices.

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