Superintendent’s Office
1. What do I do if I have a compliment, concern, or complaint?
“Go to the source” is the procedure to use in the Woodland Joint Unified School District. Please start with the person who is in charge of the area of concern or the area you wish to compliment. If it is a concern or complaint and you have already tried to resolve it with the person and that was unsuccessful, contact the next level of supervision. For example, a complaint about a school employee would go to the school principal, a complaint about transportation would go to the Director of Transportation. If you are unsure who to contact, contact the Superintendent’s Office for assistance.
2. I would like to distribute a flyer to all of the school sites. What is the process?
Flyers are permitted for distribution from non-profit and governmental agencies with the Superintendent’s approval. To obtain approval to distribute a flyer, please click here and follow the procedures at least three weeks prior to the event. Flyers must be provided in both English and Spanish.
3. How old must a student be to get a work permit, and where do they get it?
Students must be at least 14 years of age to acquire a work permit. Students can attain a work permit at their school site. If the student lives within the WJUSD boundaries but attends a private school or is home schooled, the student can attain a work permit from the Superintendent’s Office at 435 6th Street, Woodland, CA 95695, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Educational Services
1. What do I do if I want to talk to my child’s teacher?
To speak with your child’s teacher, contact the school site to set up an appointment. You can also communicate with the teacher through e-mail.
2. How do I learn more about the curriculum that is taught?
Your child’s teacher or school site principal can provide information regarding the curriculum being taught. You can also contact the Director of Elementary Education or the Director of Secondary Education at the District Office.
3. What will the District do in assisting my child to go to college?
Woodland Joint Unified School District provides several programs that can assist your child in reaching their goal to attend college. Some of these programs include six-year plan counselor meetings with each high school student and parent, participation in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and/or the Puente Project. In addition, each high school offers career planning opportunities for interested students. Lastly, our high school counselors are trained to assist all students and parents who wish to learn about potential college scholarship opportunities for their child. Contact your home school for more information on any of these services.
4. What are A-G courses and why are they important?
The A-G subject requirements are a series of 15 courses that need to be taken in high school to be eligible for admission to UCs and CSUs. The intent of the A-G subject requirements is to ensure that students can participate fully in the first year program at the university level in a wide variety of fields. Passage of this requirement is important so students will have multiple career options upon graduation from high school.
5. When will I receive my child’s report card?
Elementary schools distribute report cards during Fall and Spring conferences and on the last day of school. The middle schools, Pioneer High School and Woodland High School distribute report cards at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters. Progress reports are distributed four times a year. Cache Creek High School distributes report cards quarterly. Progress reports are also distributed quarterly. Check with your child’s school for distribution dates.
6. What is the District’s grading system?
The district 7-12 secondary schools utilize the A,B,C, D, and F grading system:
7. What tests or assessments will my child be given?
At the secondary level, each course has assigned assessments. Most secondary courses offer a mid-year and end-of-course examination to review total student performance.
Elementary students’ progress is monitored by district Math, English Language Development and English Language Arts benchmark assessments. The benchmark assessments are given 4 times a year. These assessments are aligned to the state standards and to the curriculum being taught. These assessments help inform teacher and parents on how well students are performing throughout the year.
Enrollment Information
ENROLLING YOUR CHILD IN SCHOOL
For the school year, 2013-14, your child must reach the age of five on or before October 1, 2013.
The following schools receive Title I funds:
Beamer Elementary
Dingle Elementary
Freeman Elementary
Gibson Elementary
Maxwell Elementary
Plainfield Elementary
Tafoya Elementary
Whitehead Elementary
Woodland Prairie
Business Services
1. What do I do if I have a problem with my pay check?
Contact your Payroll Technician:
- Last Name A-F – Julie Favorite: 406-3224
- Last Name G-M – Amy Brown: 406-3223
- Last Name N-Z – Carol Willis: 406-3222
- UCD Tutors – Jesse Castillo: 406-3225
2. If I wish to make a donation, what do I do?
Contact the school you would like to donate to or Sherri Brown in Business Services – 406-3220. When the donation is made, you will be asked for the value of your donation and your mailing address so a thank you note can be sent that you can use for tax purposes.
3. I have submitted an invoice for work done for the School District, when can I expect to receive payment?
Contact an Accounts Payable Technician:
- Businesses A-K – Stacy Pye: 406-3228
- Businesses L-Z – Brinda Michelson: 406-3227
4. I am building a residence or a business and need to pay School District Developer Fees. Who do I call for information?
Contact Sherri Brown, Administrative Assistant in Business Services, at 406-3220.
5. I am an employee and have some questions about my health benefits, who can I talk to about it?
- Last Name A-F – Julie Favorite: 406-3224
- Last Name G-M – Amy Brown: 406-3223
- Last Name N-Z – Carol Willis: 406-3222
- UCD Tutors – Jesse Castillo: 406-3225
6. How do I reserve a school facility for a function?
Contact the school and complete a Use of School Facility Form.
Human Resources
1. How do I apply to be a teacher in your District?
Please go to www.edjoin.org to apply for a teacher or certificated position.
2. How do I apply to be an on-call substitute?
Click on this link http://www.wjusd.org/subs for opportunities currently available.
3. How do I change my address (name, phone number etc.) if I am an employee?
Complete a Change Form for a new address or phone number with the HR dept. To change your name, once you have received your new social security card, please bring the card to H.R. to complete a Name Change Form.
4. How do I find current job openings?
Click on the Human Resources tab of the District website. Find the job classification you are looking for and click on it (Certificated, Classified, Administrator, etc.). Current vacancies will be listed.
5. I applied for a position and took a test for it. How can I find out the results?
If a test was required for a position you applied for, your results will be sent to you via U.S. mail within one week of the test date.
6. Do you give an additional stipend for a MA, Ph.D. or Ed.D.?
Teachers, who have a MA degree do not get an additional stipend; however, they are placed at a higher step on the Certificated salary schedule, upon receipt of official transcripts. Administrators, who have a Ph.D. or Ed.D., upon receipt of official transcripts, will receive an annual stipend of $1,000.
7. How do I sign up to be a volunteer at a school? What is needed to complete this process?
Contact the Office Coordinator at the school of your choice. You will need to complete the Volunteer Information Clearance form. Also, the school will provide you with a Dept. of Justice (DOJ) livescan form so that you can have your fingerprints taken. You will need to provide the school with a copy of TB clearance as well. Once the District has received the required paperwork and clearance from the DOJ, you will be notified of clearance by the school site.
