Frequently Asked Questions
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Which school will my child attend?
If you're new to the Paradise community, call the District's main
office at (530) 872-6400 to determine which neighborhood school your
child should attend.
Paradise Unified School District has a "policy of choice" program; this
means students in kindergarten through eighth grade may attend the
school of their choice, subject to available space. Older students in
secondary school may choose from a variety of programs, subject to
space availability and, in some cases, to eligibility requirements.
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What are the attendance, absence and tardy policies?
Students learn best when they're in school regularly. Compulsory
education laws require schools to keep track of excused and unexcused
absences. Paradise Unified School District expects parents to observe
the district's attendance guidelines, which are available at your
child's school. If you have
questions, call the District Office at (530) 872-6400 .
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Where can I learn about immunizations & health policies?
A variety of district-wide health policies -- some required by the
state's Health and Safety Code as well as the Education Code -- help to
keep PUSD's schools safe for all of its students.
Click here to learn more.
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How do I find out if school is canceled due to weather?
For you convenience and the safety of our students Paradise Unified School District uses an automated calling system which sends phone messages to households of students enrolled in our schools. Additionally, you may turn on the radio or television for the latest information. PUSD officials notify local radio and television
stations when school is canceled. This is an easy way to find out
whether your student has class or not. Due to differing elevations, a
storm may cancel just some of the district's schools or the entire
district.
To find out the latest, tune in to these stations for school closure
news:
Radio:
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TV: |
Paradise Town Radio AM (1500)
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KCPM-TV (Channel 24)
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| KPAY-AM (1290)
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KHSL-TV (Channel
12) |
KCEZ-FM (100.7)
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KRCR-TV (Channel 70) |
| KMXI-FM (95.1)
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KCHO-FM (91.7)
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KHSL-FM (103.5)
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Is bus transportation available?
Bus transportation is provided for students living within PUSD
boundaries and who attend the school in their area of residence under
the following guidelines:
1) Kindergarten through third grade students
living more than one mile from the school in their attendance area;
2)
Fourth through sixth grade students living more than 1.5 miles from the
school in their attendance area;
3) Seventh through twelfth grade
students living more than 2.0 miles from the school in their attendance
area.
Fees:
PUSD charges for all transportation to and from school; students must
present a ticket or pass to the bus driver for each ride. Fees
collected from riders cover about 12% of the actual cost of providing
transportation to students. Free or reduced-cost transportation may be
available to IEP students or low-income families.
Call the
Transportation Office at (530) 872-6484 for details.
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