Discipline and Safety
San Lorenzo Unified School District strives to create positive school climates where students, families, and all staff work together respectfully to maintain a vibrant and safe environment focused on teaching and learning. Students have a right to a disciplinary process that is consistent, fair, and equitably applied. Our schools are the safest and the most successful when everyone—students, families, and staff alike—collaborates, values and respects each other’s roles, and is invested in thoughtful discipline practices.
Learn how our district fosters a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct is a comprehensive document that includes the following:
- An introduction to the district's philosophy of discipline
- Examples of appropriate responses to behavior
- Strategies for prevention and intervention
- The Discipline Matrix
- Policies and Procedures
- Relevant Board Policies
Bullying
San Lorenzo Unified School District believes all students have a right to a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Our community recognizes that schools must be physically and emotionally safe for all students to promote and support academic achievement, citizenship, student attendance, and engagement. Use this document to learn more, including:
- The definition of bullying
- How to report bullying
- Resource to help address and end bullying
Review our document about bullying
Suicide Prevention
If you are in crisis, please reach out:
- Alameda County Crisis Support Line: 1-800-309-2131
- Alameda County Crisis Support Text: Text SAFE to 20121
- California Peer-Run Warm Line: 1-855-845-7415
- Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Access more resources & the SLZUSD Board policy on suicide prevention
Suspension and Expulsion
While the goal is to keep students in school and learning whenever possible, sometimes a temporary separation from school may be required. Learn more about:
- The definitions of suspension and expulsion
- The law guiding suspensions and expulsions
- The process and timelines for suspension and expulsion