Student Support Services

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Arcadia Unified School District's Office of Student Support Services provides support, services, and resources to students, families, and schools to ensure every student can succeed academically, be healthy, and achieve their goals.  Student Support Services operates within the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework.  The office is responsible for Student Enrollment, Behavior, Attendance, Child Welfare, and Specialized Programs.
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District Enrollment
We are proud to be a top choice and destination school district for families due to our unparalleled personalized learning experiences for students and commitment to the social and emotional growth of every TK through 12th-grade student. AUSD uses an electronic enrollment process.  CLICK HERE to learn more about how and when to enroll your child.  
 
Residency
As an award-winning district, AUSD recognizes families will want to be a part of our educational community.   We value and prioritize district residents.  We require parents/guardians to provide 3 current proofs of residency when enrolling and monitor that enrolled students still reside within district boundaries.
 
INTER and INTRA District Permits  
The Governing Board has authorized the district to offer INTERdistrict permits to families who reside outside of our district boundaries.  The Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) also offers INTRAdistrict permits and grants Permission To Remain to provide options and different learning opportunities for our students.  CLICK HERE to learn more about permit options in AUSD.
Student Behavior
The Governing Board believes that all students have the right to be educated in a positive learning environment free from disruptions.  Student Support Services assists schools and families in developing positive proactive behavior plans.  School teams align their behavioral supports to the MTSS framework.  Students are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior that does not infringe upon the rights of others or interfere with the school program while on school grounds, going to or coming from school, at school activities, or using district transportation.
 
Behavior Intervention and Support
Student Support Services assists the district in offering several types of behavior support and intervention.  These include but are not limited to Restorative Practices, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), the Behavior Response Team, School Crisis Teams, Individualized Behavior Plans, Behavior Modification, Counseling, Wellness Rooms, and assistance to families for outside therapy.
 
Formal Discipline
The director of Student Support Services oversees formal discipline in the district.  The purpose is to ensure every student has due process and that education codes, policies, and procedures are followed.  School administration and Student Support Services firmly believe that school is about learning.  Students occasionally make behavioral errors, and although there are consequences, the ultimate goal is to learn from poor decisions.
State and Federal Programs
The Student Support Services Office oversees and supports district-implemented state and federally funded programs.  The district qualifies for and applies for additional funding to best support all students in academic achievement, social-emotional learning, and attendance improvement. Federal programs include: 
Title I - Parts A - A federal program to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. 
Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction - A federal program that increases student academic achievement through strategies such as improving teacher and principal quality and increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in the classroom and highly qualified principals and assistant principals in schools.
Title III - Language Instruction for English Learners (EL) and Language Instruction for Immigrant Students
A federal program to provide supplementary programs and services to assist EL and immigrant students in achieving grade-level and graduation standards, as well as assisting EL students with acquiring English.
Title IV, Part A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment - A federal program to increase capacity to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education, improve conditions for student learning, and improve use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. 
 
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
The Student Support Services Office oversees the development of the LCAP each year.  The LCAP is a critical part of the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Our district engages parents, educators, employees and the community to establish and evaluate our annual plan. The plan describes the school district’s overall vision for students, annual goals and specific actions the district will take to achieve the vision and goals. The LCAP also focuses on eight areas identified as state priorities. The plan demonstrates how the district’s budget will help achieve the goals, and assesses how well the strategies in the plan were able to improve outcomes.  To learn more and to see our current plan and other materials please CLICK HERE.
Student Services
 
Homeless Youth 
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento ActExternal link opens in new window or tab.) (42 U.S.C. § 11431-11435) is federal legislation that ensures the educational rights and protections of children and youth experiencing homelessness. It requires all local educational agencies (LEAs) to ensure that homeless students have access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschools, as provided to other children and youth.  The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.  If you are not sure if you qualify as homeless, please contact our office.  The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Homeless Education Program (HEP) assists school districts and charter schools as they serve and support their students experiencing homelessness.  If you have any questions or need further assistance from LACOE's County Homeless Liaison, contact Dr. Jennifer Kottke with the Homeless Education Program at (562) 922-6247 or email us at [email protected].
 
A great resource is findhelp to find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.   Click Here to be directed to the findhelp webpage.  
 
Foster Youth
Students in Foster Care qualify for a variety of supports and services depending on their circumstances.  Students in foster care represent one of the most vulnerable and academically at-risk student groups enrolled in California schools.  There are many definitions regarding foster youth and each category comes with different entitlements, supports and services.  If you are new to the foster care system and need support or trying to enroll or keep your child(ren) enrolled, we are here to assist you.  School counselors are also available to support foster youth at our schools.  
 
LACOE's Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) connects students in foster care to free in-home academic tutoring. Please contact them at (562) 922-6161 or email [email protected] for tutoring support.
 
For more information on Foster Youth Programs at California State University CLICK HERE
 
A guide for foster youth.  - A helpful resource to learn more about your rights as a foster youth.  You can learn about how to apply for financial aid, how to get a work permit and apply for a job.
 
Student Records
The Governing Board recognizes the importance of keeping accurate, comprehensive student records as required by law. The Superintendent or designee has established administrative regulations governing the identification, collection, retention, and security of student records. These regulations ensure the rights of authorized persons to have timely access to student records while maintaining the confidentiality of student records consistent with state and federal law.
Custodian of Records
District - Director of Student Support Services
Schools - Principal or Credentialed Designee
 
Records Requests
To inspect, review, or obtain copies of student records, authorized persons shall submit a request to the school.  
 
Parents must submit requests on the district’s official records request form [CLICK HERE].
All other individuals are encouraged to utilize the official form to avoid issues with a written request. 
 
To request Official High School transcripts please use the online transcript request here or available on the AHS website or contact AHS Records Department: (626)-821-1744.

Student Access to Records: Under EC 49076(a)(1)(F) - a student 16 years of age or older or having completed the 10th grade may have access to their own records. EC 49076(a)(1)(L) extends those rights to students who are 14 years of age or older and are both homeless AND unaccompanied -- meaning, they have to meet both criteria of being homeless and unaccompanied, as defined by McKinney Vento. All other students need prior written parent consent.