LUSD Grading Policies

• Assessments (summative and formative) shall account for no less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the student's grade during any given reporting period. This includes; tests, quizzes, essays, cumulative writing, presentations, projects, portfolios or labs completed at school.

• Homework shall account for no more than ten percent (10%) of the student's grade during any given reporting period.

• Classwork/Practice may account for the difference between assessments and homework but shall not account for more than twenty five percent (25%) of the student's grade during any reporting period.

• Grades for Physical Education - No grade of a student participating in a physical education class may be adversely affected due to the fact that the student, because of circumstances beyond his/her control, does not wear standardized physical education apparel. (Education Code 49066)

Cell Phones

• Cell phones must be kept in backpacks and are to be turned off.  

• They are not to be used during the school day, including recesses, lunch, passing periods and at pick up time.  

• Student/home communication should go through the office.

• Misused cell phones will be confiscated and brought to the principal's office for a parent to pick up.  Future offenses will result in the student being required to use a daily office check in and out system with their cell phone.

Dress Code

• No denim, mesh/sport pants, yoga pants, athletic shorts

• Shorts and skirts must extend past the palm

• Solid collar shirts

• Outside outwear with appropriate designs

• Fridays are free dress days

• Mustang Wednesdays and spirit weeks (start dates TBD) must have visible theme wear and uniform bottoms (unless otherwise specified)

• Students may wear flip flops but need athletic shoes for PE days

• Students out of dress code will be loaned clothes for the day

Planners

• Please check student planners for all homework assignments and projects. Students will be recording everyday in their planner.

• Planners will be used to keep track of hall passes.

• This tool is mandatory and will have a replacement cost if lost. 

Field Trips and Fingerprinting

• Chaperones for field trips must be fingerprinted, meet district requirements, and undergo a criminal background check.

• Forms for fingerprinting can be found in the LBCS office or online at the LUSD website found here

Bring Your Own Device 

• Students may bring their own electronic device (not a cell phone) such as a tablet or computer to school with an authorized “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) form. These forms can be found from homeroom teachers or in the LBCS office

• Each device must be used appropriately and is a privilege that can be revoked if our technology agreement is violated