If a student is not following policies of the school or is not maintaining satisfactory progress, corrective counseling is conducted. The purpose of this counseling is to resolve any problems or situations interfering with successful completion of the program. A written counseling report may be produced dependent upon the seriousness and frequency of the occurrence.
All Ukiah Unified School District policies apply to the VN program.
All formal agreements with clinical sites apply to the VN program.
Policies, Rules and Regulations |
Laws and Assurances - Ukiah Adult School provides equal opportunity to all students, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, handicap, religion, national origin, age, political or sexual orientation. No services will be denied and equal treatment assured while a student is being interviewed, oriented, tested, counseled, enrolled, and instructed in classroom activities. If any of these rights are violated, a student has the right to file a grievance.
Uniform Complaint Policy - The Ukiah Unified School District and the Ukiah Adult School are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals in educational programs and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful consideration.
The District will adhere to uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or failure to comply with the law. The district encourages complainants to resolve problems early and informally whenever possible.
- All complaints must be in writing and must contain a concise statement of the facts. The complainant must sign and date the complaint and submit it to the superintendent or the compliance officer of the district.
- Within three days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer may discuss informally with the complainant the possibility of referring the matter to mediation. The compliance officer shall, within five working days following the receipt of the complaint, or following unsuccessful mediation, commence an investigation of the complaint.
- Within 60 days from complaint, the compliance officer shall complete the investigation and the Superintendent shall prepare a written decision based on the findings.
For further details on the above, the Policies/Rules and Regulations are located in the Adult School office.
Sexual Harassment - Sexual harassment of or by any employee or student will not be tolerated in the Ukiah Unified School District. The Board considers sexual harassment to be a major offense, which may result in disciplinary action or dismissal of the offending employee. Students who commit sexual harassment may be subject to suspension or expulsion from schooling in the district pursuant to
Education Code 48900.2 Employees and students are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful and courteous to fellow employees and students and to the public.
Sexual harassment is defined in
California Education Code, Section 212.5, as "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting ... :" It is further defined as "deliberate or repeated sexual attention that is unwelcome, unwanted and not returned."
A person who feels that he/she is being harassed is encouraged to immediately report such incident to his/her immediate supervisor.
Smoking / Tobacco - The use of tobacco items are strictly forbidden on school property or at a school function.
Alcohol / Drugs - Alcohol may not be consumed, served, sold or auctioned while on school property or at any school function. Students suspected of coming to school under the influence may be detained. Authorities will be contacted. Use of illicit drugs is strictly forbidden. Sale, possession, or use of drugs or alcohol will result in expulsion.
Weapons - Knives, firearms, explosives, or other dangerous objects are strictly prohibited. Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person will result in being dropped from the program. Police will be contacted.
Facilities Use - In order to ensure wise use and maintenance of facilities, the following are expressly forbidden: willful defacing or destruction of school property, setting fires or tampering with fire protection equipment, willful waste of school supplies, and congregating in lavatories. Destruction of school or private property will result in the student being dropped from the program. The classroom and refrigerator are for everyone's use, it is your responsibility to dispose of all food and trash properly.
Dress Code / Gangs - Professional dress is required. All students shall present themselves in an orderly manner conducive to the advancement of education. Their appearance should be neat and in keeping with the activity at school. Students are prohibited from wearing gang-related apparel, or having gang-related tattoos. The Ukiah Adult School staff reserves the right to determine if an article of clothing is disruptive to the educational environment.
Fragrance - The state school code prohibits the wearing of any fragrance while on school property.
Cellular Phones - Cell phones are to be turned off during instructional time and in clinical settings.
Parking - VN students may park in open spots in our main parking lot, excluding those marked for student drop off/pick up and green short term parking. Spaces along Bush street are permissible as well.
Time Sheets - Falsifying time logs will result in the student being dropped from the program.
Attendance / Tardiness - See policy on pages 14-16.
Social Networking Sites - Students are required to use professionalism and discretion in the use of social networking sites.
NOTE: The Ukiah Adult School reserves the right to deny requests for readmission by students who have been previously dropped from our program.
Professional Behavior Policy for Students in Community Facilities |
Behavior: Students must demonstrate the acceptance of the ethical and legal responsibilities of the nurse-patient relationship.
Uniform:
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- Women - Blue (CIEW) scrub top, with appropriate school insignia, with white slacks or white skirts. White or neutral colored hose must be worn with skirts.
- Men - Blue (CIEW) scrub top with appropriate school insignia, with white slacks.
- Only approved, blue (CIEW) cardigans should be worn with the uniform.
- No lab coats.
- Solid white turtlenecks or tops may be worn under the scrub top.
Shoes: Appropriate clean white shoes with soft soles and heels.
Hair: Hair should be clean, worn in a style that is away from the face so that is does not fall on patient or have to be touched during patient care.
Beards: If worn, needs to be short and neatly trimmed.
Jewelry: A watch with a second hand is required. Wearing of jewelry, with the exception of a wedding band, is not appropriate with the uniform. For pierced ears; one set of small, inconspicuous earrings worn only on the lobe is acceptable.
Grooming: Careful attention to grooming is necessary, which means thorough oral hygiene, cleanliness of hair and body with no bright fingernail polish or long fingernails, no heavy make-up or perfume. Use of a good deodorant to prevent body odor is necessary. Good grooming helps you to enjoy your work and adds prestige to your service. No gum chewing. If you are a smoker, be aware that smoke odors cling to clothing and hair and may be offensive to others.
Confidentiality: As part of the hospital team, we are entrusted with personal information. It should be an unfailing rule to refrain from discussing what goes on in the hospital, or the illness and troubles of any patient, in public, not even with our own families, as defined under the
Health Insurance and Portability Act (HIPAA) and the Protected Health Information Requirements. Do not advise patients, either in or out of the hospital, on the choice of a physician. When talking with patients, do not discuss personal problems or problems of other patients, staff or students.
Ukiah Adult School's goals and objectives for providing effective student services lie in three aspects of the program. First, the program must develop and maintain a system for recruiting and admitting the most qualified candidates for program completion. Secondly, once admitted, it is the responsibility of the program to provide the counseling and guidance necessary in personal and academic areas so the students can face and overcome challenges that may hinder their success. Finally, the program must instill the skill and professionalism necessary, and provide the opportunity in the community, for students to successfully obtain employment as healthcare professionals, and track these successes for program improvement.
The application process was rigorous and congratulations for being one of the best candidates admitted to the program. We feel you possess the qualities necessary to complete the program successfully and become a quality healthcare professional.
Once the program begins, a thorough orientation of program requirements and strategies for success are presented. Academic and personal advisement and counseling are available and encouraged by the Director of Nursing and school administrator. Close monitoring of student progress is maintained with necessary counseling, interventions, and remediation plans instituted when necessary. Required meetings for students who fall behind take place, with follow-up meetings where necessary.
End of program evaluation, job placement activities, and student tracking take place to help program improvement. Formal end of program student evaluations are used to reflect effectiveness of program objectives, clinical experiences, and program strengths and weaknesses. Students evaluate instructional staff effectiveness. Clinical sites have the opportunity to evaluate students and program. An end of program job fair takes place to help with job placement for completers. The Director of Nursing monitors both licensure examination results and job placement data for graduating students.
Every effort is made to provide the counseling and interventions necessary for all students to successfully complete the program and acquire the competencies necessary to become quality healthcare professionals.
Students can make arrangements with instructors for remedial work or tutoring as needed.
Counseling Services |
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Hillside Health Center |
468-1010 |
Consolidated Tribal Health |
707-485-5115 |
Mental Health Department |
472-2300 |
Healthy Families |
707-472-2600 |
Redwood Childrens Services |
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Veteran's Health Clinic |
707-468-7700 |
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Suicide Prevention / Mental Health |
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Project Sanctuary |
462-9196 |
Hotline: 1-855-587-6373 |
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Food Stamps |
463-7700 |
24/7 Emergency Crisis Line: |
800-555-5906 |
General Assistance |
463-7900 |
Mental Health Access Team |
707-472-2304 |
North Coast Energy Services (HEAP) |
463-0303 |
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CalWorks |
463-7700 |
Manzanita Services |
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Career Point |
467-5900 |
270 N. Pine St, Ukiah, CA 95482 |
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707-463-0405 |
Substance Abuse |
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Mental Health Department |
707-472-2300 |
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Policy of Acceptance of Transfer Students and Credits |
Ukiah Adult School does not grant credits, but grants completed hours for theory and clinical instruction as required by the
BVNPT. Clock hours may be transferred from other programs.
The Vocational Nursing Program is currently the only post-secondary offering at Ukiah Adult School, so no intra-school transfers take place.
Ukiah Adult School's Vocational Nursing program will accept transfer students under the following general guidelines:
General Guidelines:
- Competency based credit will be granted only for previous education or experience completed within five years prior to admission into the Vocational Nursing Program.
- All students must meet all admission requirements for the Vocational Nursing Program.
- Forms for references and physical examinations may be obtained in the school office.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to see that verification of past experience and duties performed are on file before any credit can be granted.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to have official transcripts, showing content of courses and credit earned before credit can be granted.
- All transcripts and forms, including the physical, must be completed at least one month before the student's entry date.
- Copies of all tests and evaluations are retained in the applicant's file in the school office.
- Transfer of credit for related units of study may be granted if students are admitted to the program. Students who are granted credit for previous courses, such as Nutrition, may either opt out of testing in that content area and accept the previously earned grade or waive their right to credit in that content area. This will be determined by the program director and school administration evaluation.
Specific Courses and Experiences |
- Nurses' Aide or Non-accredited Practical Nursing courses and Certified Nurse Assistant courses:
- An applicant satisfactorily completing a course of study as described in Section 2535 (1, 5, 6) and having met the above criteria may receive clock hours for course completion contingent on staff observation and evaluation of the applicant in one or more practical nursing situations.
- Accredited Vocational Nursing or Practical Nursing Courses:
- Clock hours based on evaluation of transcripts by the faculty will be granted transfer students from other vocational nursing programs having similar courses of study. The applicant must have received passing scores and satisfactory clinical evaluations in the school from which he or she is being transferred. The applicant will be placed in the appropriate week of the program.
- Accredited Professional Nursing Courses:
- Clock hours for nursing education and clinical experience, based on evaluation of transcripts by the faculty, will be granted to students seeking transfer from this type of program. The applicant must have received passing scores and a satisfactory evaluation in the clinical area in the school from which he or she is being transferred. The applicant will be placed in the program in the appropriate week.
- Accredited Psychiatric Technician Courses:
- Clock hours for nursing education and clinical experience will be granted based on evaluation of transcripts by the faculty. Applicants must have received passing scores and satisfactory clinical evaluations from this type of school. The applicant will be placed in the program in the appropriate week.
- Armed Service Nursing Courses:
- Clock hours may be granted to an applicant showing evidence of satisfactory completion of a basic or advanced course in nursing offered by any branch of the Armed Forces. The applicant must have received passing scores and a satisfactory evaluation in the clinical area. The applicant will be placed in the program in the appropriate week.
Ukiah Adult School has established a fair and equitable refund policy for the refund of tuition, fees, or other charges in the event a class is cancelled or if a student decides not to enroll or does not complete the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged. This policy uniformly applies to all nursing students.
If Ukiah Adult School cancels a class before it begins, 100% of all tuition and fees collected in advance of the start date of the program will be refunded within 45 days.
Students who have not visited the school facility will have an opportunity to withdraw without penalty within the first three days of class.
If a student familiar with the facility withdraws from the program before the first day of class, 100% of any tuition or fees collected will be refunded, less the nonrefundable application fee of $50.
If a student withdraws or is terminated from the program after class begins, tuition and fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis determined by the number of days of theory and clinical instruction remaining in the semester of withdrawal or termination. The cost of materials and services such as, but not limited to, books, liability insurance, and name tags will not be refunded.
Refunds will be made within 45 days of the last day of attendance by the student or within 45 days from the date the student is terminated or withdrawal has been determined by the school.
It is the primary goal of Ukiah Adult School to provide adequate, safe, clean, and healthy facilities conducive to enhancing excellent learning and working environments for our staff, students, and guests. Policies and procedures are in place to reduce emergency situations and accidents and to respond
appropriately if they arise.
Ukiah Adult School maintains safety measures at the site for the benefit of students and staff, with the following required: The school is alarmed by an independent security company to insure appropriate and safe use of facilities. Fire extinguishers and first aid kits are in each classroom. Fire safety procedures and escape plans are posted in the classrooms and offices, and fire extinguishers are inspected annually. Fire drills take place once a month. Policies regarding smoking and tobacco use, alcohol and drug use, weapons, dress codes, sexual harassment, and a uniform complaint procedure are in place. A direct line to the police department is maintained in the office. An intercom system enhances communication to every room. The custodian conducts a monthly safety check for the entire facility. Restrooms are maintained and resupplied daily. A disaster/school safety plan is in place. The parking lot is well lit and close to classrooms and the office. Ukiah Adult School fills out a Ukiah Unified School District Report of Hazard or Safety Issue form if there is a safety issue the maintenance department needs to rectify. Imminent hazards or concerns are addressed immediately.
Students in the Vocational Nursing program are covered under the district Workers' Compensation program. Instructions in the student handbook outline the procedures in case an employee or student is injured or sick. A Report of Incident form must be completed immediately, as well as a Report of Accident for Workers' Compensation. Directions are specific for seeking care either at Job Care or the Emergency Room. All copies of the forms are sent to the district risk manager. Any actions necessary will be employed to insure any injury is addressed immediately, and that the welfare of the staff or student is foremost in all decisions.
Instructions for Students Injured on the Job
- Fill out a DWC Form-1 along with the Workers Compensation Report of Accident form (located in the Ukiah Adult School Office or obtain from instructor within 24 hours). Take the pink and green copies of the DWC Form-1 with you to your medical treatment appointment.
- It is necessary to seek medical treatment from the two sites listed below. If necessary medical treatment is not an emergency, call JobCare or Urgent Care for an appointment. Emergency treatment should be obtained at AHUV Emergency Room or Sutter Lakeside Emergency Room.
- Doctor's notes for work-related injuries (also known as work status report) should e provided to Kim Larkin, Risk Manager, at the Ukiah Unified School District Office prior to returning to your program. If your doctor's note states you have "work restrictions", those restrictions must be submitted to and approved by the Vocational Nursing Program Director. Pending update from DSC Risk Manager, Kim Larkin.
JobCare Adventist Health Ukiah Valley 232-B Hospital Drive Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 463-7334 |
Urgent Care Sutter Lakeside Hospital 5176 Hill Road Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 262-5000 |
Student Complaint and Grievance Procedure |
If a student or any group of students has a complaint or any controversy, misunderstanding, or dispute arising from the interpretation, application, or observation of any policies or procedures of the Vocational Nursing Program, it is encouraged that the students' meet with the instructor and every effort be made to settle any disputes among the individual parties.
If efforts for resolution are not successful, the aggrieved parties should bring the matter to the Director of Nursing for an informal meeting within five days of the alleged incident. All parties and complaints will be heard and the Director of Nursing will make a decision regarding the resolution of the grievance.
If the decision of the Director of Nursing is not satisfactory, the aggrieved participants may request, in writing within five days of the informal hearing, a formal hearing with the Director of Nursing and the Administrator of Ukiah Adult School. The Administrator will submit a written decision on the grievance to all parties concerned within five days of the formal hearing.
Students may always contact the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians or the Council on Occupational Education regarding any concerns about the program.
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205
Sacramento, Ca 95833
(916) 263-7800
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-322-2175
A permanent record cumulative file will be established when a student is accepted into the Vocational Nursing Program. The file will initially contain the application, transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, interview scores, and any other documents related to application and acceptance.
At the end of Terms I and II, a transcript is placed in the student file indicating the name of the program, overall grades for each term, a comprehensive percentage grade, individual subject grades, attendance, and the date of term completion.
At the end of Term III, a final transcript is placed in the file indicating date of program completion along with the information listed for Terms I and II.
Transcripts are maintained indefinitely, and transcript information is also stored electronically in the adult school office and is password protected.
If a student withdraws prior to program completion, a summary statement of the student's progress, reason for withdrawal, and refund information will be placed in the file.
Files are stored in a locked, fire-proof cabinet.
Students may inspect their master file at any time under the direct supervision of the program director or an authorized staff member. Should a student find, upon review, that there are records that are inaccurate or misleading; the student may request that errors be corrected. The adult school Administrator will have the final decision regarding changing or removing items from the file.
All student records are confidential and information from them will only be given to authorized persons. All data such as grades, scores, health records, and performance evaluations may not be revealed without the student's consent in writing. Only authorized personnel will have access to in-progress student evaluations and files.
Library and Media Services |
Ukiah Adult School's Vocational Nursing program provides the variety of learning resources necessary to support the instructional program and informational needs of students and staff. The program also realizes that skill in alternative media input and delivery is necessary for successful healthcare professionals in the 21st century, and makes available multi-media opportunities to enhance professional competencies in this area.
A state of the art computer lab with internet is maintained in Room 4 for student use for research, projects, and assignment completion. In addition, a computer cart of laptops is located in the classroom for student use. Software relevant to the program is continuously updated. Printers and copiers are available for student use. A simulation skills lab in Room 6 is kept current for student utilization to target skills and
competencies for successful program completion. A professional library containing books, periodicals, and supplementary materials is maintained and available for student use in the main classroom, Room 2. An online media center library on the website allows students to view and review power-point presentations that have been presented to previous classes. A digital library of resources is available through ATI and the
textbook publishers. The classroom contains equipment necessary for multimedia presentations, including computers, and In Focus projector Instructional media is reviewed and outdated material is eliminated from the digital library and new updated materials are purchased. Faculty is in charge of media services and provides orientation and assistance students. Staff will assist students in printing, duplication, and scanning of materials. Separate rooms are adequate and dedicated for classroom, computer lab, and skills center use. The media service center, classroom, skills lab, and office are all open and available to students and staff every school day.
Transcripts for students participating in the Vocational Nursing Program are maintained in the student's permanent file, and held electronically in a password protected program.
Transcripts are submitted to the file at the end of each term, and include overall grades, a comprehensive percentage grade, individual grades in specific subject areas, attendance, and dates of program participation and completion.
Ukiah Adult School will provide copies of transcripts free of charge. Transcripts will only be released upon receipt of a Transcript Request Form signed by the student. Identification must be provided to verify student requests. Transcripts can be released to the student, or mailed to another institution indicated on the request form.
Transcripts will be released only when all tuition and other fees are paid in full.
Vocational Nursing Program
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Official Transcripts will be mailed directly by Ukiah Adult School to the requesting institution. Submit this request to Andria Castro by emailing it to
andriacastro@uusd.net or faxing it to 707-463-0718.
Please send a sealed copy of my official transcripts to:
Name:_____________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
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Phone Number: __________________________ Fax Number: ____________________
I attended your school under the name of (please print):
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Last First Middle
From (month/year): _________________ To (month/year): __________________
Date of Birth: ____________________ SSN (Last 4): ______________
Signature: _________________________________________________
Current Name (please print): _________________________________________________
Current Address: _________________________________________________
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Current Phone Number: _________________________________________________
Although Ukiah Adult School can not and does not guarantee employment upon graduation, qualified Vocational Nurses are in great demand.
Program participants enjoy a great advantage when it comes to opportunities for employment. Clinical instruction takes place in local hospitals and other healthcare facilities in our community. These facilities are the future employers of our graduates and have the advantage of observing the students' competencies with patient interaction and care first hand. Many of our students have jobs waiting before they complete the program. In addition, end of program job fairs are organized by the school which bring employers into the classroom to present employment opportunities and information regarding their facilities to students. Employers come to the Director of Nursing when openings occur and she makes those known to the class. In addition, job opportunities are posted on the website under the LVN tab.
Student Vocational Nursing Contract |
- Attendance is required for the entire scheduled time. Work schedules, appointments, childcare, on-call schedules and other commitments are to be managed outside the following hours:
- First three weeks, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 pm. Thereafter as follows:
- MONDAY: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
- TUESDAY: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Tutorial time as assigned 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- WEDNESDAY - Clinical: 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
- THURSDAY - Clinical: 6:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Evening and night shifts may be required. Contact the appropriate clinical facility by 6:00 am, if you must be absent. Tardiness will not be tolerated and will be counted as an absence.
- Clinical assignments may be in both hospitals, changes will occur as determined by the faculty.
- The order of daily class content will be arranged at the instructors' discretion.
- Special projects such as oral reports, class presentations, and written reports will be required.
- Minimum homework (outside of regular school hours) consists of 2 hours of preparation for each hour of theory presentation.
- Seating for tests is at the instructors' discretion.
- Break Times
- Monday & Tuesday - 60 minute lunch (Breaks according to instructors' discretion.)
- Wednesday/Thursday - one 10 minute am break, 30 minute lunch, one 10 minute pm break. Students must remain on hospital grounds for breaks and lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.
- If a test cannot be taken on the assigned test date, it must be taken within one week. The test grade will be deducted by 5% per day. The test will receive zero credit if not made up in one week. Consideration may be given for special circumstances to be determined by the faculty.
- Any hospitalization, pregnancy, or injury occurring during the school year requires a Doctor's authorization for continuance with program requirements. Evaluations may be required. An absence of more than 3 days requires a Doctor's permission to return to the program.
- Each student is required to complete 583 theory hours and 1029 clinical hours (1612 total hours). Students who miss more than 40 clinical or 20 theory hours during the course of the program will be dropped.
- Cell phones and smart watches must be docked during class time and are not permitted in patient care areas. Use of cell phones during testing will be grounds for dismissal. In an emergency, family members should call the office so that a message can be relayed.
- Students must bring all appropriate materials to class and clinical.
- No eating is permitted during class time; closed containers of drink are permissible.
Student's Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Print Name: _______________________________________________
I have been informed and understand the Adult School policies as outlined in the student handbook (internet use agreement, emergency procedures, uniform complaint procedure, smoking, parking, alcohol, drug, weapons, dress code, fragrance, phone, time logs, and sexual harassment). I agree to abide by these policies.
Initial: __________
The School Health and Safety Plan has been reviewed and I know where it is located for my reference.
Initial: __________
I choose to take the entire program as it is offered and waive my right to apply for transfer credit.
Initial: __________
I understand the policies of the school regarding attendance, absences, tardiness, and reasons for dismissal. I also understand the class schedule that has been outlined; evening and/or night shift experiences may be included during the program. As it has been explained, I know that minor changes in the schedule may be necessary for class trips, etc. I agree to abide by the policies and to remember that my schedule must be somewhat flexible in order to meet school requirements.
Initial: __________
As a student in the program, I realize that the administrative offices of the school are located in Ukiah and that I must attend classes twice weekly and possibly up to four times a week in Ukiah. I may also need to obtain clinical experience at Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Adventist Health Ukiah Valley during the course. I realize there may be other assignments in Ukiah or in Lake County related to specialty rotations, special guest lecturers, seminars, etc.
Initial: __________
I have read and understand my financial obligations in relation to the Vocational Nursing program and I agree to pay for my expenses as they are incurred.
Initial: __________
I have read and understand the policies for students in the clinical facilities (appearance, professionalism, and confidentiality). I agree to abide by these policies.
Initial: __________
Date: __________________ Signature: ______________________________________________
Appendix A - Acceptable Use Policy for District Computer Systems |
Ukiah Unified School District
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for District Computer System Student and Parent Appropriate Use Policy
This Acceptable Use Policy was adopted by the Board on September 14, 2010
The purpose of the Ukiah Unified School District's ("District") Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") is to prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful activities by users online, prevent unauthorized disclosure of or access to sensitive information, and to comply with the
Children's Internet Protection Act ("CIPA"). As used in this policy, "user" includes anyone using the computers, Internet, email, electronic chats, wikis, blogs, web pages and any other form of direct electronic communications or equipment provided by the District (the "network"). Only students enrolled in the District are authorized to use the network. All students using the network shall receive instruction in the proper and appropriate use.
The District will use technology protection measures to block or filter, to the extent practicable, access of visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, and harmful to minors over the network The District reserves the right to monitor users' online activities and to access, review, copy, and store or delete any electronic communication or files and disclose them to others as it deems necessary. Users have no expectation of privacy regarding their use of District property, network and/or Internet access or files, including email.
Acceptable Uses of the UUSD Computer Network and/or the Internet
At the beginning of each year, schools must verify that students using the computer network and Internet access for that school year have a signed page acknowledging this policy. Students who are under 18 must have their parents or guardians sign this page and schools must keep it on file. Once signed, this agreement shall remain in effect for one year and shall be renewed every school year prior to any computer network or Internet usage, unless the student loses the privilege of using the District's network due to violation of this policy or is no longer a UUSD student. Even without a signature, all users must follow this policy and report any misuse of the network or Internet to a teacher, Principal, or other appropriate District personnel. Access is provided primarily for education purposes. If a user is uncertain about whether a particular use is acceptable or appropriate, he or she should consult a teacher, supervisor or other appropriate District personnel.
Copyright of Published Works
The District reserves the copyright for all works produced using District equipment. Copyrighted material shall be posted on line only in accordance with applicable copyright laws. Any materials utilized for research projects should be given proper credit as with any printed source of information.
Unacceptable Uses of the Computer Network or Internet
As further outlined in Board policy and regulations of Student Use of Technology (BP 411 / AR 411.1), the following examples are considered inappropriate activity on the District network; however, the District reserves the right to take immediate discipline action regarding any activities (1) that create security and/or safety issues for the District, students, employees, schools, network or computer resources, or (2) that expend District resources on content the District, in its sole discretion, determines to lack legitimate educational content/purpose, or (3) other activities as determined by District as inappropriate.
- Violating any state or federal law or municipal ordinance, such as: Accessing or transmitting pornography of any kind, obscene depictions, harmful materials, materials that encourage others to violate the law, confidential information or copyrighted materials;
- Criminal activities that can be punished under law;
- Selling or purchasing illegal items or substances;
- Obtaining and/or using anonymous email sites; spamming; spreading viruses;
- Developing school-related web sites, blogs, forums, emails, or similar on line communications representing the District or using District equipment or resources without the permission of the student's teacher or Principal. All such forums shall include a disclaimer that the District is not responsible for the content of the messages.
- Promoting unethical practices or any activity prohibited by law, Board policy, or administrative regulations.
- Causing harm to others or damage to their property, such as:
- Using profane, abusive, or impolite language; threatening, harassing, or making damaging or false statements, in print or any electronic media, about others or accessing, transmitting, or downloading offensive, harassing, or disparaging materials, in any electronic media including (but not limited to) photos, movies, and text;
- Deleting, copying, modifying, or forging other users' names, emails, files, or data; disguising one's identity, impersonating other users, or sending anonymous email;
- Damaging computer equipment, files, data or the network in any way, including intentionally accessing,
transmitting or downloading computer viruses or other harmful files or programs, or disrupting any
computer system performance;
- Using any District computer to pursue "hacking" internal or external to the District, or attempting to access information protected by privacy laws, or;
- Accessing, transmitting or downloading "chain letters", large files, or any type of "pyramid schemes".
- Engaging in uses that jeopardize access or lead to unauthorized access into others' accounts or other computer networks, such as:
- Using another's account password(s) or identifier(s);
- Interfering with other users' ability to access their account(s);
- Disclosing anyone's password to others or allowing them to use another's account(s).
- Using the network or Internet for commercial purposes:
- Using the Internet to buy or sell anything for personal financial gain;
- Using the Internet for personal advertising, promotion, or financial gain; or
- Conducting for-profit business activities and/or engaging in non-government related fund raising or public relations activities such as solicitation for religious purposes, lobbying for personal political purposes.
Student Safety
- The student's parent or guardian is responsible for monitoring the minor's use and/or access to the UUSD network/accounts from outside of school;
- Students shall not reveal, use or disseminate on the Internet any personal information about themselves or other persons. For example, students should not reveal their name, home address, telephone number(s), Social Security number or display photographs of themselves or others;
- Students shall not meet in person anyone they have met only on the Internet; and
- Students must abide by all laws, this Acceptable Use Policy and all District security policies.
Parent Access to Student Data and Electronic Classroom Environments