Family-Student Handbook

For safety and health reasons, pets are not allowed on school grounds. Dogs may not be walked on campus, and pets may...

We believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to enjoy our school, programs, and events, and that they feel safe...

We expect excellent attendance from all students. School starts promptly at 8:25 a.m. Students may not arrive on campus...

The Vallejo City Unified School District Governing Board and the staff at Patterson Elementary School believe that regular...

We love celebrating and recognizing students on their birthdays. While we understand parents may want to bring snacks to...

Breakfast opens at 8 a.m. for all students. All students receive free breakfast daily. We stop serving breakfast promptly at 8:20...

We have several students who ride the bus. If your child rides the bus, it is important that they follow all bus rules. Students who...

Students may bring cell phones to school. However, with this privilege comes responsibility. Cell phones must remain off or...

Whenever possible, please schedule appointments after school hours. Students who need to leave class after the school day...

We are required to have current phone numbers, addresses, and contact information for all our students. This is important in case...

Please make all scheduling arrangements with your child before they leave for school in the morning. While we understand that...

We believe all children have the right to receive a quality education. To achieve this, it truly takes a village. This includes...

In order to provide a safe and respectful learning environment, all students must dress in a manner that shows respect for...

When dropping off your child, please be courteous and model safety and respect by following our drop-off and pick-up...

The purpose of ELAC is to advise the principal, school staff, and the School Site Council (SSC) of the needs of English learners...

Absence from school shall be excused only for health reasons and justifiable personal reasons, as permitted by law, board...

At Patterson, we are fortunate to offer the Expanded Learning after-school program to many of our students and...

Please review these student behavior expectations to understand the standards for safety, responsibility, respect, and appropriate...

Homework is assigned on a teacher-by-teacher basis. One of the most important aspects of homework is dedicating at least 15...

Through our LCAP funding, we provide supplemental instructional support and enrichment opportunities for students...

Our lost and found is located near the multipurpose room (MPR) on the coat rack. Items found around campus are placed there. Students and families are welcome and encouraged to look for lost items. Items not claimed at the end of each month will be donated to a local clothing donation center.

The school office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Our office manager and our office secretary look forward...

At Grace Patterson Elementary School, our mission is to prepare students to be lifelong learners, empowered with the academic...

We are fortunate to have strong parent involvement and have a number of parents helping out in school events/activities. We believe that strong relationships between home and school are critical for student success.

Part of supporting our Full-Service Community School model is utilizing additional programs to help us meet our goals. Positive...

Report cards will be sent home to families three times during the school year: November, March, and June. Progress reports will...

Please review how our restorative justice approach builds accountability, strengthens community safety, and develops...

Safety is our greatest priority at Patterson. There will be a monthly fire, disaster, lockdown, or secure campus drill, as...

Help shape our school’s future by getting involved in the School Site Council! Review how the SSC works with families, staff, and the principal to guide school improvement goals and budget priorities.

All of our students receive free lunch every day. However, if you choose to provide a lunch from home, you may do so. If a...

The Student Success Team is a problem-solving meeting where an action plan is developed to assist students, families, and...

A tardy is defined as arrival to class after the bell rings. School starts at 8:25 a.m. All instructional minutes are important...

Please take a moment to review our library and computer-use policies with your student. Returning the signed forms ensures they can fully enjoy borrowing materials and using school technology responsibly.

Education Code 48260(a): Any pupil who is absent from school without a valid excuse for three full days in one school year, or...

It is important that parents know and understand what is happening in their child’s classroom. We encourage you to...

All visitors and volunteers to our campus need to check in with the office and receive a visitor’s badge whenever they are on...