A Reference Guide of the Bakersfield City School District

WELCOTO THEto the Bakersfield City School DistrictMEHEALTHY, HAPPY, AND SAFEDo you know a parent who doesn’t want these results for their child?Education is a big tool to help you get what is best for your student.Serve up the help. Exercise… your rights (read, complete and return page 69) Partner with your school (start with page 69, volunteer at school if you can,page 25) Keep being a teacher (Children learn everywhere.) Go with health (Good diet, adequate sleep, encourage exercise, limit TV, goodhygiene, page 57 and on) School attendance: Each day, all day (page 17 and on) Reading, writing, arithmetic and more (page 20 and on) Homework help (attend Parent University) Good behavior (Teach gratitude and appreciation of others) School rules, home rules (no weapons, drugs, hurting others, or damaging/taking another’s property, page 46 and on). Be safe (page 63 and on) Find out more: www.bcsd.comPlease use the District resources; they are there for you. We believe in high standards for allstudents. We have high expectations for all employees, parents, and community members toassist students as they meet their goals. We look forward to working with you to providethe best education possible for your student!D. Kent AshworthInterim Superintendent3