First Day of School Procedures
On the first day of school, the entrance gates and procedures are as follows:
- Front Entrance on Pine open at 7:15 a.m. for TK, Kinder, & 1st grade students
- Metro Gate open at 7:30 a.m. for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students (UPDATED).
- Dolphin Lane Gate on 27th open at 7:30 a.m. for Middle School students.
- Siblings may enter with the brothers or sisters at any gate.
- On the first day of school, ALL parents/ guardians are welcomed to enter campus to meet your child's teacher know where your child lines up and coordinate where you will meet your child at dismissal.
- Dismissal will be from the same gates as our entrance gates.
- REMINDER: The first day of school is a minimum day. Dismissal for all students is 1:00 p.m.
After the first day of school, no parent is allowed on campus or morning drop off.
WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) 6th Grade Orientation & Parent Meeting
Families will meet with Principal Ngo in the library from 8:00-8:45pm to learn about our middle school program!
Transitional Kinder and Kindergarten Families
Welcome to our youngest scholars. Please review the below link which will be shared at our parent orientation & TK/K Meet & Greet on Monday, August 28th to view information on logistics on drop off and pick up. Here is a quick summary:
Morning Procedures:
- Our campus will open at 7:15 for drop off using the Front Entrance Gate for supervised breakfast in our cafeteria from 7:15-7:50 a.m.
•Students will go to the cafeteria for breakfast without parent/guardian (except for the first day of school).
TK and Kinder teachers will meet their students at the cafeteria and walk them to their classrooms.
Lunch:
- All students are able to eat free. If you wish to send your child with a lunchbox, please ensure your child is able to open all containers sent and label all items with your child's name.
Dismissal:
- Gates will open for Transitional Kindergarten and Kinder parents promptly at 1:00 p.m.
- Please remember to bring photo identification when picking up your child in order to release your child.
- All parents will be asked to sign out their child at dismissal.
- Students in our after school WRAP program will be picked up by their WRAP teacher prior to dismissal.
Cell Phone & Electronics Policy
Jackie Robinson’s policy regarding cell phones & electroinics is “Off and Out of Sight” during school hours. School hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. In order for students to avoid possible disciplinary action, they need to follow the guidelines listed below.
- Students may NOT use their cell phone on campus during any class period
- Cell phones brought to school must be turned off or placed on silent mode, put away and not visible during the school day.
- Students may use the office phone before school, during lunch, or after school to contact their family for emergency or urgent messages (i.e. where to get picked up afterschool, walk home or take the city bus home, etc.) Note: Parents, please don’t call or text your child on their cell phone during school hours.
- The use of cell phones for videotaping or taking pictures is NOT allowed, except under teacher’s supervision at designated time.
- Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Any staff member may confiscate a cell phone at any time if the student has the phone visible or is using it during any class period or during the school day. The staff member will turn the confiscated item(s) to the Administration Team.
Once an item is confiscated, there are 2 possible ways to get it back:
- If it’s a first offense, item will be released to student after school.
- If it’s a recurring offense (more than 1x), the parent/guardian must come to the school with identification to collect the item. We will not release any confiscated item to a student, even with a parent phone call.
No other electronic devices such as iPod, iTouch, iPad, earphones, earbuds, headphones, tablets, DS, DXL, Gameboy, etc. are permitted at school during the school day, except under teacher’s supervision at designated time.
Note: Jackie Robinson Academy does not assume liability for any cell phones or electronic devices that are misplaced, lost, or stolen during the school day.
Uniform Policy
- Middle School: Black or White Collared Shirt
- Elementary: Navy Blue or White Collared Shirt
PANTS/BOTTOMS
- Middle School: Black or Khaki
- Elementary: Navy Blue
SWEATERS/PULL OVER SWEATSHIRTS
- Solid Navy Blue, Black, or Gray
- School spirit-wear in gray or navy is also acceptable.
SHOES/SOCKS
- Socks may not have inappropriate graphics including weapons, and/or drugs and alcohol imagery.
- Tennis shoes (preferred)
- Socks mandatory
- No sandals (no open toes or straps on the heel) For example: Crocs
- No high heels or hard sole boots
For more detailed information about our dress code policy, please refer to the student planner that will be distributed to upper grade students and posted on our website at the beginning of the school year.
Community Partners Fair
Middle School Students will also be able to pick up their schedules and textbooks following the schedule below:
- 12:00-12:45PM - 6th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution
- 12:45-2:00PM - 7th & 8th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution
Spirit Wear & PE Clothes Sales
In addition to purchasing spirit wear and PE clothes, students will be selling pizza, chips, and drinks for lunch. Please bring cash only.
School Lunch Information
For the 2023-2024 School Year, meals to all students will be free of charge. However, we encourage households to complete a meal application in order to provide continued financial support to the District.
You can fill out a meal application for free or reduced-priced meals at:
https://longbeach.rocketscanapps.com
This application is Smart-Phone friendly and is available in English and Spanish.
Important Dates
- Monday, August 28th - 6th Grade WEB Orientation (student only event), 8:00-12:00PM
- Monday, August 28th - 6th Grade Parent Meeting in the Library, 8:00-8:45AM
- Monday, August 28th - TK & Kindergarten Meet & Greet, 9:00AM
- Monday, August 28th - Community Partners Fair for all students & families, 12-2PM
- Monday, August 28th - 6th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution, 12:00-12:45PM
- Monday, August 28th - 7th & 8th Grade Textbook & Schedule Distribution, 12:45-2:00PM
- Wednesday, August 30th - First Day of School (Minimum Day - 1:00PM Dismissal)
- August 30th-September 15th - TK & K Minimum Days, Dismissal at 1:00PM
- Thursday, September 21st - Back to School Night, 5:00-6:30PM (Minimum Day - 1:00PM Dismissal)
Jackie Robinson Academy
Email: RNgo@lbschools.net
Website: https://robinson.lbschools.net/
Location: Jackie Robinson Academy, Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA, USA
Phone: (562) 492-6003