SJEA Handbook

S C H O O L H A N D B O O K

U N I F O R M P O L I C Y

San Jose-Edison Academy has adopted the following policy regarding student dress.

School Colors:
Burgundy, Navy Blue, and Forest Green.

Bottoms:
• Acceptable colors: Tan, khaki or navy blue. (Solid colors only - No plaid, print, or stripes)
• Cotton or corduroy pants and jumpers.
• Skirts and shorts are acceptable if no higher than 6 inches above the knee.
• Bottoms are unacceptable if they have holes, or are an unacceptable size (too baggy or too tight)
• No Jeans or jean material, fleece and nylon wear.

Tops:
• Acceptable colors: White, burgundy, navy blue, or forest green. (Solid colors only - No plaid, print, or stripes)
• Polo shirts, button-down oxford shirts, turtlenecks.
• San Jose-Edison Academy T-shirt and or other SJEA affiliated T-shirts only if uniform color.
• Tops are unacceptable if:
    They have spaghetti straps, single straps or are tank tops or tube tops
    They have a low neckline or expose the midriff (stomach must be covered at all times)
    They have holes, or are an unacceptable size (too baggy or too tight)

Shoes:
• Students must wear socks, closed toed shoes or tennis shoes are recommended (please note that students have Health and Fitness class and must wear a shoe that will allow appropriate performance).
• No open back shoes, and shoes with retractable wheels are allowed.
Please note that socks must not be distracting in any way.

Accessories:
• Sensible accessories are allowed provided they are not able to cause distraction or personal injury.
• Visors and hats can be worn outside for recess or Health and Fitness only & must be worn in an appropriate manner.
• No spikes, chains, or large jewelry of any kind.
• No suspenders.
• Hair may not be a color that distracts other students from learning.

Sweaters, sweatshirts, windbreakers etc. must be in the uniform colors.

If you have difficulty meeting these dress standards, need assistance with resources or would like to make uniform donations to our school, please contact our Community Resource Director, Patricia Silva.

A C C E P T A B L E U S E P O L I C Y

The AUP applies to both "The Common" and online/ Internet Services and meets CIPA requirements.
(*All students are required to have an AUP on file with Ms. Palos)

Use of communication software and on-line services is an important skill for today’s technologically literate students. San Jose-Edison Academy wants to open this important avenue of telecommunication and research to our students while ensuring their safety. The Common is a way of electronically communicating with others and accessing information. As a student at San Jose-Edison Academy, I agree to comply with these guidelines as explained by my teacher, the school and the Director of Technology. When using The Common, I accept the following basic rules:

1. I will be safe on The Common and the internet. I will never give out personal information about myself, like my home address and telephone number.
2. I will use appropriate language on The Common. If it is language that I cannot use with my teachers or parents (such as swearing and threatening other people), I will not use it on The Common.
3. I will always treat people on-line with respect. I will not use The Common to insult or threaten other users. I assume responsibility for the content of messages I send on The Common.
4. I will respect the privacy of other users and will not make any attempts to gain access into the private accounts of other users. I will not allow other users access to my account and will keep my password private.
5. I understand that The Common is to be used for educational use. I understand that the system administrator and/or the Director of Technology can access my account.
6. I will not download any applications (games) or programs at school from the Internet and The Common unless I am told to by a teacher or by school administration.
7. I will not add any software to the school’s computers.
8. I understand that the software provided to me for home use is protected under copyright law. I agree not to copy this software unlawfully and/or distribute any materials provided for our use. I will model and encourage ethical use of the software among my friends, family members, and the community.
9. I will have a completed AUP on file with the Director of Technology, Ms. Palos, in order to use the The Common, the internet and my school email account.

I understand that the Internet is a non-censored media and the possibility exists for inappropriate material to be displayed. The utmost care in the classroom will be taken to avoid this situation. San Jose-Edison Academy will not be held liable for any indiscretion involving Common/Internet use. Students should never respond to any messages that are suggestive, obscene or threatening. Students should be reminded that the traditional parent warnings against “talking to strangers” apply in this case for the same safety reasons. Any such messages should be brought to the attention of an adult, teacher or the Director of Technology so the service provider can be contacted for an investigation. San-Jose Edison Academy reserves the right to log Common/Internet use; to monitor file server space utilization by users; and remove a user from the network in the event of unauthorized activity. Abuse is considered serious misconduct and will be dealt with by loss of computer privileges. I understand that if I violate any of the above rules, I could lose my computer privileges. I understand that failure to follow the rules of The Common and the Internet as explained here will result in the loss of my privileges using The Common and the Internet. I will accept the punishment determined by my teacher, school administration and/or by the Director of Technology. I hereby pledge to use The Common with respect, to have fun and to allow my fellow students to have fun as well.

M E D I A P O L I C Y

The following media policy is sent home with student's and kept on file at school. Please note that all efforts will be made to accommodate those who have not granted permission for student work and/or personal image use. Because numerous group pictures are taken at our various school events, we cannot always guarantee that your child’s image will be omitted as noted. If you should see your child’s image on our internet site, please contact us and we will accommodate your request for removal. If at any time you have any concerns, please let us know: sjea@sanjose-edison.com

San Jose-Edison Academy offers many unique educational programs and thus anticipates positive media attention, which serves to increase the public’s awareness of our school and programs. Our school also anticipates using your child’s photograph on our school’s (intranet) website, school yearbook, school newspaper and/or weekly school news broadcasts.

Prior consent from parents is needed before photographs and/or video footage, of your child, can be used by our school. Further, as the parent/guardian, you understand that any photographs or video footage will be used solely for educational purposes and that no charge will be made for use of these photographs or videotape footage.

School Use:

____ Authorization and consent are hereby granted to San Jose-Edison Academy for my child to be photographed, interviewed and/or videotaped by school representatives for school use only.

Print Media:

____ Authorization and consent are hereby granted to San Jose-Edison Academy for my child to be photographed, interviewed and/or videotaped by the print media. I fully relinquish right and interest in film, videotape, or photos, which may be used for any educational purpose by San Jose-Edison Academy and/or Edison Schools, Inc.

____ I do not authorize nor give consent to San Jose-Edison Academy for my child to be photographed interviewed and/or videotaped by the print media.