Expectations, Policies & Guidelines

Here are a few reminders of expectations for students and families on campus--thank you for helping us make PACT a positive, inviting, and welcoming space for all students and families.  

It is expected that parents will hold their children and themselves to the Shared Community Expectations, including respect for others in the spaces. In order to model respectful, responsible behaviors to our students, the following expectations are in place for all community members, including adults:

• use appropriate language, topics, and volume

• wear appropriate clothing and shoes

• take/make phone calls outside or in the car

• use headphones when utilizing electronic devices (phones, computers, music, etc.)

• clean up after oneself

• stay in supervised or assigned areas

• use resources appropriately and return them to their proper locations

• keep floors and walkways clean and clear

• students on campus during school hours should prioritize academic tasks

• be an upstander, using encouragement and support rather than gossip and complaint

We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!

• Red zones are not for stopping, parking, or drop-off even for the shortest amount of time. Please do not use the red zones for these purposes at any time. 

• Handicapped Spaces should only be used by vehicles displaying a valid placard. Please do not park in a handicapped space without one, and help us prioritize these spaces for those who need them.

• The parking lot and our sidewalk area are not appropriate places for running and playing. This is a shared lot with multiple business and we have many delivery trucks, security and garbage trucks, as well as patrons of our school and the other businesses at all times. We understand that your children may need a place to run or play; in that case, please ask the front desk for directions to one of the many local establishments designed for this purpose (North Natomas Community Park, Kokomo Park, North Natomas Lake). Or if you'd prefer a place to sit and study or work, please ask the Front Desk personnel for a key to the gated picnic area or directions to the North Natomas or South Natomas Public Libraries (both of which have many excellent ammenities and programs for families). 

Thank you for helping us keep our campus a safe place for all. 

REMINDER:

Campus does not open until 9:30 on Wednesdays. Our staff are in meetings, training, and more. Please do not plan to arrive on campus until the doors are unlocked. Here are the hours for the week:

• Mondays 8:30-3:30

• Tuesdays 8:30-3:30

• Wednesdays 9:30-3:30

• Thursdays 8:30-3:30

• Fridays 8:30-3:30

Thank you for observing these business hours. 

The PACT Parent & Student Handbook is your guide to all policies, procedures, and regulations. The Handbook can be found here online and from the button on the front page of this email. If you have any questions about the contents of the Handbook, please reach out to your Adviser. 

In late 2024, the Natomas Charter School Board of Directors approved a Board Policy regarding the use of cell phones on campus. Here is the policy: Mobile Communication and Electronic Signaling Devices on Campus Policy Please spend some time familiarizing yourselves and your students with the policy so there are no surprises.