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A CALIFORNIA
DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL

Walt Disney Elementary School

1220 West Orange Grove Ave., Burbank, California 91501

 Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Phone:
818.558.5385

WHAT MAKES WALT DISNEY SPECIAL...

A model technology school where computers are a tool for daily work; A collaboritative team dedicated to student achievement as shown throuht student products; A focused curriculum utilizing schoolwide theme planning; The Los Angeles Music Center IDAP (InDividual Arts Program) for all Disney students; specialists work with students and staff; (Literacy Specialist, Title 1 Teacher, Resource Specialist Teacher, Curriculum Specialist) Disney Parent Acadamy to provide classes for parents to strengthen the home; summer school during July

In 1969, the name of Central Elementary School was changed to Walt Disney Elementary School in honor of the famous personality, Walt Disney, beloved by children of all ages. Disney School is a warm, welcoming place of learning. The campus is bustling with activity even on weekends. Staff, parents, and children work together to maintain Disney as the center of quality learning. We never lack for ideas or energy to move forward, to strive for, and to achieve higher and higher levels of quality.

We have earned several recognitions due to the vision of building a quality school and the collaborative working of the entire school community: 1) Designation as a model technology school by Technology for Results in Education and the Burbank Unified School District; 2) UCLA Extension training school for technology credentialing; 3) Recipient of a 1510 grant for technology in 1994; 4) California Distinguished School Regional Nominee in 1995; and 5) California Distinguished School, May 1997.

Walt Disney Elementary is a K-5 school located in a suburban community north of Los Angeles in the city of Burbank. The neighborhood community consists of business districts on Victory Boulevard and Olive Avenue. Olive Recreational Park and Center and Joslyn Retirement Center are directly across the street. The neighborhood is mostly single family homes with several apartment complexes interspersed among the homes. The neighborhood has the flavor and fabric of a well-established Hispanic/Anglo community so typical of many small California cities.

Walt Disney School has a total enrollment of 419 students, with 73.5% or 308 of these students classified as minorities. Within the total student population, 11 different languages are represented. The largest group of language minority students (60.4%) is Hispanic, with all other language minority students representing 4.5%. Approximately half of the students who enroll at Disney Elementary School speak a language other than English as their first language, and most of the students who enter kindergarten are classified as Limited English Proficient (LEP).

Parents, staff and students highly value: 1) Student achievement of curriculum standards in language arts (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and mathematics, and the application of these skills to integrated curricular projects; 2) Competency in technology skills and applying these skills to daily work and learning; 3) Cultural diversity and the opportunity for students to develop understanding and respect for each other; 4) Taking pride in the school and its appearance, making it a clean and safe place to be for children; and 5) Teamwork and a sharing of expertise enriching the overall learning environment and meeting challenges of today’s changing society. We encourage students to take pride in their accomplishments. Families are especially dedicated to the school environment, and many volunteers helped to paint the entire outside of school through donated materials.

Traditions have made Disney School the heart and hub of the community. Many are of such scope and value that they take the form of major community events. Among the most popular events are the Disney Carnival, Holiday Program, Spring Dance, and Multicultural evening.

School goals evolve out of a common unified vision of developing a "quality school" where all students and teachers take pride in quality work. Disney School goals for 1997-98 are: 1) All students will experience a curriculum that is coherent, relevant, and significant; 2) All students will demonstrate competency in curricular areas through the use of multiple assessments; 3) All students will engage in a comprehensive, relevant, community supported program of intercurricular activities that will promote cultural appreciation, wellness, and self-esteem leading to cooperative working relationships; 4) All students will become competent in using technology as a tool to enhance curriculum projects; and 5) All parents will participate in curricular learning activities supporting their children’s academic progress.

UNIFORMS are mandatory. Parents will need to obtain a uniform consisting of red, white and blue pieces. A complete uniform consists of navy blue pants, skirts, culottes, or shorts, with a red or white polo shirt (navy blue for 5th grade only).

ABSENCES AND TARDIES must be reported in writing. An absence note must include the following information: student's name, date(s) of absence, reason for absence, and parent signature. Students who are tardy must sign in at the office counter. Absences and tardies are reported to the State, and frequent absences and tardies will be reported to a Child Welfare Worker in the school district.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL SCHEDULE

KINDERGARTEN

AM-8:00-11:23

PM-11:37-3:00

GRADES 1-3

8:30-2:30 M, W, TH, F

8:30-2:05 TU

GRADES 3/4-5

8:30-2:55 M, W, TH, F

8:30-2:05 TU

WALT DISNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RULES

The following discipline rules were adopted and approved for Walt Disney Elementary School after input from the School Site Council, representing parents, teachers, and administration on April 14, 1997.

GENERAL RULES

  1. SUPERVISION IS NOT PROVIDED BEFORE 8:00 OR AFTER SCHOOL. Students participating in the breakfast program should enter the school grounds no earlier than 8:00 AM through the side entrances on Orange Grove or Mariposa. Students who do not participate in the breakfast program enter the school grounds at 8:15 AM through the side gate entrances on Orange Grove or Mariposa.
  2. Students must follow all directions given by the Disney staff.
  3. Students must use good language. Profanity is prohibited.
  4. Fourth and fifth graders may ride bicycles to school wearing a bike helmet. No bikes may be ridden on school grounds. Bikes must be locked at the bike rack near Bungalow A.
  5. Students are to remain on the school grounds until dismissed and then are to leave promptly. Children waiting to be picked up by an older brother or sister must wait in the lunch shelter.
  6. Students must walk, not run, in covered hallways.
  7. Gum, hats, toys, personal P.E. equipment, expensive items, and dangerous objects must be left at home.
  8. All students must have hall passes if they are out of class during school hours.
  9. All students must attend to personal hygiene, good physical health, and appearance. Proper footwear such as athletic shoes (tennis shoes) or closed-toed shoes must be worn to prevent injury. Extremes in make-up, dress, and hair color are discouraged. Known gang-affiliated clothing is prohibited.
  10. All students must wear complete school uniforms consisting of a red or white polo shirt, with navy blue pants, shorts, cullottes, skirts, or jumpers. Any student not wearing a Disney uniform must have filed an Application for Exemption form in the school office.
LUNCH SHELTER AND CAFETERIA RULES

  1. Follow all directions given by adult supervisors.
  2. Students must wait in line for lunch quietly, keeping hands and feet away from others.
  3. Students are to stay seated at the lunch tables unless they are excused to the playground or bathroom by the noon supervisors.
  4. Students may talk quietly to their neighbors at their table only.
  5. Students are expected to clean up after themselves by putting all trash in the trash barrels.
  6. After students have finished lunch, they are expected to play in their assigned areas on the playground.
PLAYGROUND RULES

  1. Students must use equipment properly and safely.
  2. Food is not allowed on the playground.
  3. During recesses the restrooms must be used appropriately.
  4. Students may not hurt others.
  5. All games are to be played by the rules.
  6. Students must play in assigned areas.
  7. Playing stops when the freeze bell rings. Students are to walk to the line-up areas when the whistle blows.
Each teacher may also adopt rules, consistent with state laws, Board Policies, and these school rules. Pupils are required to comply with lawful directives by school officials. We appreciate your support of our efforts to ensure a safe and orderly school for all students.



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