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The Coachella Valley Unified School District - Student Support Services Department is keen to make important resources and information available to the community. Select a tab below to access more information.
Parent/Pupil Annual Notification
The CVUSD Parent / Pupil Annual Notification is the primary document detailing parent / pupil rights and responsibilities and district guidelines. Click on the image below to view the document.
La Notificación Anual para Padres y Alumnos de CVUSD es el documento principal que detalla los derechos y responsabilidades de los padres y alumnos y las pautas del distrito. Haga clic en la imagen a continuación para ver el documento.
Annual Notification (English)
Annual Notification (Spanish)
Discipline Guidelines
The CVUSD Child and Welfare Department exists to support your child.
Each School Site provides a site Behavior Matrix and each teacher sets up classroom procedures and expectations. Please review this information with your child to ensure a partnership of success.
According to the Education Code, Sections 48900 et. seq., a pupil who commits any offense related to school activities or attendance involving the following acts or offenses may be removed from his/her school setting through suspension, expulsion, or involuntary transfer to a continuation school, opportunity program, or county community school:
- Physical Injury of another person
- Drug or alcohol offense
- Theft
- Weapons possession
- Robbery (or attempts)
- Tobacco use
- Disruption/defiance
- Receipts of stolen property
- Extortion (or attempts)
- Sexual harassment
- Gang behavior
- Obscene acts, profanity
- Terroristic threats
- Hate-motivated behavior
- Harassment, threats, or Intimidation
- Bullying
Board Policies
COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board Policy
BP 5144
DISCIPLINE
The Governing Board desires to prepare youth for responsible citizenship by fostering self-discipline and personal responsibility.
The Board perceives that good planning, a good understanding of each child, and parent involvement can minimize the
need for discipline. Staff shall use preventative measures and positive conflict resolution techniques whenever possible.
Board policies and regulations shall delineate acceptable student conduct and provide the basis for sound disciplinary practices.
Each school shall develop disciplinary rules in accordance with law to meet the school’s individual needs.
When misconduct occurs, staff shall implement appropriate discipline and attempt to identify and address the causes of the student’s
behavior. Continually disruptive students may be assigned to alternative programs or removed from school. At all times, the safety
of students and staff and the maintenance of an orderly school environment shall be priorities in determining appropriate discipline.
Staff shall enforce disciplinary rules fairly and consistently, without regard to race, creed, color or sex.
The Superintendent or designee shall provide professional development as necessary to assist staff
in developing classroom management skills and implementing effective disciplinary techniques.
Links to Health & Safety Resources
The Coachella Valley Unified School District and CWA staff makes use of sound and effective resources from nationwide known agencies and providers. Click on the subjects below and learn about and access important resources.
- On Suicide Prevention
- On Drug Abuse
- On Social Media
- On Violence Prevention
- On Support for Children with Special Needs
- On Comprehensive Information for Professionals
- On Support for Students Who Identify as LGBTQ
On Suicide Prevention
Mental Health Flyer (English)
Folleto de Salud Mental (Spanish)
Teen Line is a confidential telephone helpline for teenaged callers. It operates every evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and is toll-free from anywhere in California.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by educating the public and advocating for mental health and suicide prevention, as well as supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide.
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Take my Hand's Peer Support is an evidenced based practice bringing people together who have similar “lived experiences” to share hope and recovery. A person embarking on a journey to wellness and recovery receives support from a person who has been through similar challenges. This person is a Peer Support Specialist.
On Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences.
The Riverside County Latino Commission provides programs and services for those in our community who are facing problems of substance abuse and/or problems with mental health issues.
For more than 70 years, Hazelden Betty Ford has been at the forefront of providing lifesaving, compassionate care and specialized services to help people from all walks of life get to feeling like their best self.
On Social Media
Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. They have the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews.
We believe that knowledge empowers families and communities to promote kids’ mental health. Whether we are sharing evidence-based information in our Family Resource Center or training educators and mental health professionals, we bring life-changing care within reach.
Article on teaching kids how to be smart about social media.
On Violence Prevention
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Through treatment programs like Childhelp Advocacy Centers and Childhelp Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program designed to help children already affected by child abuse, and prevention programs like Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe, designed to educate children and aid in prevention, we can help change the lives of many.
SafeHouse of the Desert, with Community Support, provides Emergency Shelter, Intervention and Outreach Services to Youth in Crisis.
On Support for Children with Special Needs
On Comprehensive Information for Professionals
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. We feature the latest on topics from prevention to permanency, including child abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption.
The Safe States Alliance is a non-profit organization and professional association whose mission is to serve as the national voice in support of state and local injury and violence prevention professionals engaged in building a safer, healthier America.
On Support for Students Who Identify as LGBTQ
The Center Coachella primarily serves as a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community in the East Coachella Valley. We are currently open Monday – Fridays from 9-4PM with some evening and weekend programming.
At The Center we offer various types of LGBTQ+ youth programming, through our Center Coachella location.
SafeHouse of the Desert, with Community Support, provides Emergency Shelter, Intervention and Outreach Services to Youth in Crisis.
Mental Health Flyer (English)
Folleto de Salud Mental (Spanish)
Forms
Affidavit of Residency
The Affidavit of Residency establishes a common acknowledgement between the parent and homeowner that ... that they have lived in the location for a period of time, or they reside
establishes proof of residency at the locale, lacking evidence such as utility bills or mortgage/rent receipts . Click on the image below to view the document.
Caregiver Affidavit
The Caregiver Affidavit recognizes a "qualified relative" of a student, to serve ...
A “Qualified relative,”, means a spouse, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, half-brother, half-sister, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, first cousin, or nay person denoted by the prefix “grand” or “great” or the spouse of any of the persons specified in this definition, even after the marriage has been terminated by death or dissolution.
Caregiver Affidavits can be made available through our office by appointment.
Call our office to schedule an appointment. (760) 848-1161
Student Work Permits
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Recursos para Padres & Notificación Anual de Padres/Estudiantes
The Coachella Valley Unified School District Child and Welfare Department means to make important resources and information available to the community. Select a tab below to access more information.
- Notificación Anual de Padres/Estudiantes
- Normas de Disciplina
- Enlaces a Recursos sobre Salud & Seguridad
- Formas
Notificación Anual de Padres/Estudiantes
Normas de Disciplina
Enlaces a Recursos sobre Salud & Seguridad
The Coachella Valley Unified School District and CWA staff makes use of sound and effective resources from nationwide known agencies and providers. Click on the subjects below and learn about and access important resources.
- On Suicide Prevention
- On Drug Abuse
- On Social Media
- On Violence Prevention
- On Support for Children with Special Needs
- On Comprehensive Information for Professionals
On Suicide Prevention
Mental Health Flyer (English)
Folleto de Salud Mental (Spanish)
Teen Line is a confidential telephone helpline for teenaged callers. It operates every evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and is toll-free from anywhere in California.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by educating the public and advocating for mental health and suicide prevention, as well as supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide.
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Take my Hand's Peer Support is an evidenced based practice bringing people together who have similar “lived experiences” to share hope and recovery. A person embarking on a journey to wellness and recovery receives support from a person who has been through similar challenges. This person is a Peer Support Specialist.
On Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences.
The Riverside County Latino Commission provides programs and services for those in our community who are facing problems of substance abuse and/or problems with mental health issues.
For more than 70 years, Hazelden Betty Ford has been at the forefront of providing lifesaving, compassionate care and specialized services to help people from all walks of life get to feeling like their best self.
On Social Media
Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. They have the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews.
We believe that knowledge empowers families and communities to promote kids’ mental health. Whether we are sharing evidence-based information in our Family Resource Center or training educators and mental health professionals, we bring life-changing care within reach.
Article on teaching kids how to be smart about social media.
On Violence Prevention
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Through treatment programs like Childhelp Advocacy Centers and Childhelp Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program designed to help children already affected by child abuse, and prevention programs like Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe, designed to educate children and aid in prevention, we can help change the lives of many.
SafeHouse of the Desert, with Community Support, provides Emergency Shelter, Intervention and Outreach Services to Youth in Crisis.
On Support for Children with Special Needs
On Comprehensive Information for Professionals
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. We feature the latest on topics from prevention to permanency, including child abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption.
The Safe States Alliance is a non-profit organization and professional association whose mission is to serve as the national voice in support of state and local injury and violence prevention professionals engaged in building a safer, healthier America.
