Policies and Procedures

2025 Warner Middle School Student Planner

Click the above link for a digital copy of the Policies and Procedures.

This planner is a required part of Warner Middle School’s program.
It is designed to help students be successful at Warner Middle School.
Students are required to bring this planner to school daily.

Both parent and student agree to:

Read through and agree to the contents of this planner.
Check the planner daily and help the student complete all assignments (parent).
Sign and agree to the Home School Compact and Honor Code within this planner.
Write and complete all assignments in this planner (student).

El padre de familia y su estudiente
abajo firmantes acuerda a:

Leer el contenido del libro completamente.
Anotar todas las áreas (estudiante).
Revisar la agenda y asistir al estudiante a completar las áreas (padre).
Firmar la Promesa de No Intimidar y el Aviso de Disciplina.

Phụ Huynh và Học Sinh ký tên dưới đây xác
hận:

Đọc tất cả nội dung của cuốn handbook.
Ghi xuống bài làm ở nhà vào sổ này (học sinh làm phần này).
Xem sổ này mỗi ngày và giúp con em hoàn tất bài làm (phụ huynh làm phần này).
Ký tên vào những trang có tên Anti-Bullying Pledge, Home School Compact, Honor Code và Notice of Discipline.

Home-School Agreement

At Warner Middle School, we are committed to working with parents and families to provide the best possible educational experience. This School-Parent Agreement is jointly developed with parents for all children that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high standards.

As educators and role models, we understand the importance of providing a successful school experience. Therefore, we agree to carry out the following:

Provide time for parent-teacher conferences to discuss student achievement
Provide ongoing two-way meaningful communication regarding student progress
Provide an academic program that is rigorous and challenging for all students reflecting Westminster School District’s commitment to the Common Core and California State Standards
Provide a variety of quality learning experiences
Strive to address the individual needs of each child
Provide a safe, positive, and healthy learning environment for students
Model respect for school rules, programs, and the entire school community

As a parent/family, I/we will assist in the learning and success of our child in school by carrying out the following:

Attend Back-to-School Night, Parent/Teacher conferences, Open House and other school activities
Participate in ongoing two-way meaningful communication regarding my child’s progress
Assuring that my child attends school regularly and on time
Monitoring Homework:

- Provide time and a quiet place for my child to complete all homework
- Review completed homework with my child and monitor Jupiter Grades/Aeries.

Assure that clothing is appropriate and adheres to the dress code as outlined in the Warner Middle School Handbook
Modeling respect for school personnel, programs, and rules

As a student, I will keep my focus on what is important in meeting my goal of learning by:

Come to school each day on time
Follow R.O.C.K.S. - Respect, Organization, Courage, Kindness, and Self-Control
Come to school with necessary supplies and completed work
Do assigned homework on time and neatly
Ask for help when I don’t understand
Follow the school dress code as outlined in the Warner Middle School Handbook

WARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
STUDENT HANDBOOK

It is the goal of Warner Middle School to offer opportunities, where learning has no limits.
Every student and staff member is entitled to a safe school environment free from violence, harassment,

intimidation, and bullying.

In order to provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning we expect that all students display ROCKS:

R Respect
O Organization
C Courage
K Kindness
S Self-Control

This may include but is not limited to:
Respect

Follow directions from any adult on campus the first time asked
Use appropriate Time, Place, and Manner for communication (Communication Matrix)
Care for your own and school property
Organization Be prepared (Chromebook, school supplies, etc.)
Take all communication between home and school such as report cards, progress reports, and letters
Obtain the appropriate signatures and return to school on the day expected
Complete all assigned work on time
Be on time to class or have the proper documents for tardiness

Courage

Take intellectual risks in class
Participate in group discussions, on campus activities, and involve yourself in your school
Community
Speak out against wrongdoing
Notify an adult or use Jupiter Ed Hotline if there is a concern

Kindness

Treat others as you wish to be treated
Include others in positive activities
Share and be generous without expecting anything back

Self-Control

Do not touch others or their property
Think before speaking
Follow all school and classroom rules, especially when it is most difficult to

Attendance

Good attendance is essential to school success! Please schedule all appointments after school hours. Students with temperatures of 100° or more must stay home from school. Every time a student is absent/tardy, a parent must notify the office at (714) 894-7281, (available 24 hours a day). Any student absent from school may not participate in ANY after school activity on the day of the absence. Excused Absences and Tardies: Illness/doctor/dental appointments, death in the family, religious holidays, and student-required court appearances are considered excused. All other reasons are unexcused. Students are considered tardy if they are not in their seats when the bell rings at 8:00AM. Students are given 4 minutes to transition between classes and should never be tardy to a class, unless given permission by an adult on campus.

First Period (to school) Unexcused Tardies: These reset each trimester.

1st - Warning
2nd – Parent/guardian contacted
3rd - 7th - Detention
8th - SART meeting scheduled
9th - 15th –Written assignment/Placement on the No Go List

During School Unexcused Tardies: Students are expected to be in their seat when the bell rings for every class. Below is the policy for tardies to periods 2nd-8th

1st - Warning
2nd - Teacher determined consequence
3rd - Teacher consequence, and parent contact made
4th and more - Teacher refers to office for consequence

S.A.R.T./S.A.R.B.

According to the Education Code, students with excessive absences or tardies may be placed on a School Attendance Review Team (SART) Contract, which requires a doctor’s note for all absences and tardies. If absences or tardies continue while on a SART Contract, the parents will be invited to a DA’s meeting and referred to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB). Parents and students will be invited to a SART conference and placed on a SART Contract if their child has accumulated 5 or more unexcused absences, 10 or more excused absences, and/or 10 or more homeroom tardies. Early Check-Outs and Parent Visits When parents check their child out before school is dismissed, they must check in at the office and present their ID. Only persons on the student’s emergency contact list may check out the student. That person will be required to present ID and be over the age of 18. Please keep the student’s emergency contact list updated in Aeries. Parent visits to classrooms may be arranged by contacting the office at least one day prior to visiting. All visitors, including parents, must check in at the office, present ID, and obtain a visitor’s pass every time they visit.

POSITIVE INCENTIVES

Warner takes pride in promoting academic excellence, as well as recognizing academic improvement and citizenship. Listed below are some of the academic and
citizenship recognition opportunities at Warner.
★ Principal’s Honor Roll: 3.5 – 4.00 GPA
★ Faculty Honor Roll: 3.0 – 3.49 GPA
★ ROCKS Awards: Each trimester, teachers recognize students who exemplify our core values
★ STAR Growth Awards: Each trimester, students are celebrated if their score improves on the ELA and/or Math STAR assessments

TRANSPORTATION

Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters
Riding a bicycle, skateboard or scooter to school is a privilege that should not be taken for granted. Students are required to follow all traffic laws and safety regulations traveling to and from school. An area is provided for the parking of student bicycles, skateboards and scooters. It is required that students who ride bicycles, skateboards or scooters use a Warner issued lock to lock up items. The bicycle area will be monitored; however, the school is not legally responsible for damage to or theft of any bicycle, skateboard or scooter brought to school or left on campus. No bicycles, skateboards or scooters may be ridden on campus at any time. If a bicycle, skateboard, or scooter is confiscated, an adult must pick it up.

Electronic Bicycles (e-bikes)
As part of Westminster School District’s (“District”) safety program, the District has adopted a policy applicable to any student using any electronic single rider vehicles on District property, including any school site. The District does not promote or endorse the use of Electric Single Rider Vehicles and encourages all students, parents, and guardians to carefully consider whether the use of an Electric Single Rider Vehicle is a valid option based on their specific needs.

All students are required to obtain a permit before bringing any Electric Single Rider Vehicle on campus (more information will be shared in August). The District may lock up or otherwise withhold any electronic vehicle that does not have a valid permit and the District may further revoke any issued permit if any student fails to follow the rules set established.

Parking Lot
In order to ensure the safety of all, parents are asked to follow all traffic laws and the directions of school personnel. Students are asked to be aware of traffic and walk safely to and from the sidewalk to a car. Parents picking up or dropping off students are to use the pickup/drop off lane, pull as far forward as possible, and remain in their car while waiting. Parents should only park in marked stalls. Students are not allowed to walk through the parking lot unattended. Parents may not double-park in any aisle.

Closed Campus
ONCE STUDENTS ARRIVE AT SCHOOL, THEY ARE TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS THE ENTIRE DAY (including after zero period and before 1st period).
Students leaving campus without permission will be considered TRUANT and will be assigned proper consequences. Students may not have visitors on campus at
any time. Adults MUST check in with the office when entering the campus for any reason.

INTERVENTIONS/CONSEQUENCES

Students may be assigned a detention or campus beautification for tardies to school or classes, technology misuse, not following directions, being
disruptive in class, or other acts of defiance. Detentions may be conducted during the school day, during lunch, before school, after school, or on a
Saturday. During this time, students will exercise mindfulness, learn appropriate social skills, and reflect on their actions.
Any student who engages in physical, verbal (profanity), social, or emotional aggression toward another student or staff, at school or online, may
face the following consequences:

Suspension
Alternative school placement
Expulsion
Loss of privileges such as participating in sports, activities, or attendance of after school or end-of-year celebrations. (8th grade students may lose the privilege of walking in promotion, regardless of GPA or prior discipline record.)

BULLYING AND OTHER FORMS OF HARASSMENT

Bullying
Bullying is an ongoing pattern of aggression, harassment, threats or intimidation when there is an imbalance of power from peer to peer. This can
occur when one peer has greater status, control or power over the other (as perceived by the target). Bullying occurs in the form of physical, verbal,
or non-verbal attacks. It can occur in person or online. Any type of bullying is never acceptable and will be met with severe consequences. If you are
experiencing bullying, please report to an adult and notify the school. You may use the hotline function in Jupiter Ed or go directly to an adult on
campus.

Sexual Harassment
District Policy states “sexual harassment of any student or employee by another person is prohibited.”
Sexual harassment can include:

Unwanted sexual advances (Such as trying to meet someone and start a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship when the other person does not want to, or suggesting that you get to know each other better.)
Making threats to another person if they do not want a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship.
Showing the other person “vulgar” or “dirty” pictures, objects, or words.
Giving the other person continual sexual “looks” or making sexual movements or signals.
Saying sexual things, making sexual jokes or comments, or writing sexual letters or notes.
Touching another person in ways they do not want to be touched, blocking movement, bumping, etc.
Pantsing of any students including those of the same gender as the offender or the opposite. It does not matter if you think you are just fooling around or joking; it may be considered sexual harassment. This can be serious and may result in being suspended from school, expelled from Westminster schools, or even arrested by the police.

Fighting
Fighting is considered a very serious violation of school and District rules. All fights will be dealt with in a severe manner. Fighting will not be tolerated. It is important to remember that if there is mutual engagement, there will be mutual consequences. It DOES NOT matter who starts the fight. You are not permitted to hit someone because someone hits you. If both students participated in escalation that resulted in a fight, both students will be considered having mutual engagement. Students are expected to de-escalate situations so that it does not lead to a fight. For example, if a student is threatening you, you are expected to report it to an adult on campus.

Vandalism
Destruction of any property is called vandalism. This could include things like breaking windows, dumping things in classrooms, jamming school locks, etc. This may also include using any instrument to draw, push over, cut, and/or scratch school property.

SOCIAL MEDIA
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Parents and guardians are 100% responsible for their students’ proper cell phone use including text messages and social media posts. Many social media sites have age restrictions and are not safe or appropriate for middle school students. Parents/Guardians: If your student is using social media and having problems in social media venues, it is your responsibility to report a problem to the social media venue itself and remove your child from the environment. The school is not responsible for monitoring the social media use of students. You are required to supervise your child’s text messages and social media use carefully.

Warner Middle School respects students’ rights to express themselves in the way they dress. All students are also expected to respect the school community by dressing appropriately for a K-8 educational environment. Student attire should facilitate participation in learning as well as the health and safety of students and the adults that supervise them. This policy is intended to provide guidance for students, staff, and parents.

Requirements:

Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to approximately 3 to 4 inches in length on the upper thighs (see image). Tops must have shoulder straps. Your top garment must meet your bottom garment.
Shoes should be comfortable and appropriate for play/ movement. No opened-toed shoes, slippers, shoes without backs or shoes with heels higher than 21⁄2 in.
Clothing may not depict, imply, advertise, or advocate illegal, violent, or lewd conduct, weapons, sexual acts, nudity or the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances.
Clothing may not display or imply vulgar, discriminatory, or obscene language or images. 5. Clothing and accessories that endanger student or staff safety may not be worn. For the safety of students, clothing or accessories deemed gang related by local law enforcement is prohibited. Dress code standards will be updated and communicated as needed in order to ensure a safe school setting. Students who do not adhere to these guidelines will not be allowed to attend class. Parents will be called if appropriate clothing is not available or the student refuses dress-code appropriate clothing.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Middle school students participate in Physical Education 5 days a week. Students are assigned a PE locker and a combination lock (Replacement
locks will cost $5.00). Students are responsible for locking their valuables in their own lockers during PE. Do not share lockers or share your
combination to your lock. Both boys’ and girls’ locker rooms are supervised by credentialed teachers when students are present. The school takes
no responsibility for items lost or stolen in the locker room. Students are expected to dress-out for PE every day. Not dressing out will be
negatively reflected in a student’s grade.

HALL PASSES

Every student leaving a classroom during class time must have a valid reason and an active Smartpass. During passing period, students must report to class to obtain a pass prior to going to the restroom, office, health office, or library. In cases of health emergencies, ask for assistance from any teacher.

LIBRARY

Students must provide their student ID number to check out library books. Students may check out two library books (for 2 weeks) plus one reference book (for 1 day) at a time. Students are not allowed to check out materials if they have an overdue book or unpaid fines. Damaged books will be fined according to the amount of damage to the book. Books not returned within 30 days will be assumed lost, and the student will be billed for the replacement cost of the book. Students may set up an Overdrive account to check out books to read on electronic devices.

CELL PHONES, EARBUDS, HEADPHONES

Warner Middle School is committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff, and parents. It is of great importance that students are able to learn in a distraction free environment.

The following are the guidelines for Warner’s Cell Phone Policy:

Cell phones are not allowed to be used on campus and must be powered off and out of sight in classrooms and hallways, unless given direct permission from a staff member. *Earbuds or headphones that are used to listen to music from a cell phone are also not allowed and consequences for using these devices will mirror that of cell phone use.
Warner does not guarantee safety and security of valuable items, especially cell phones, earbuds, and other personal technology. Students bring cell phones at their own risk.
No video recording or pictures on campus unless given direct, explicit permission from a staff member.
If your student brings a cell phone to school, please install a tracking device. Instructional minutes will NOT be used to find missing or stolen phones.
If you need to get a hold of your child, you may call the front office. Please DO NOT text or call their cell phone during school hours.
If your child needs to get a hold of you, they may use school phones. Cell phones and earbuds may be confiscated by an adult on campus if a student violates the school cell phone policy. Please see below for detailed consequences for cell phone and earbud use.

The district or school are not responsible for any device or personal property that is lost, stolen, or damaged, even after it is confiscated.

🔴 1st Offense – Just a Heads-Up!
📴 Phone is confiscated
🏫 Student may pick it up from the front office after school
⚠️ You get a warning – no big deal, but don’t do it again!

🔴 2nd Offense – Time to Call in the Adults!
📴 Phone is confiscated
‍‍ A parent or adult family member must pick it up
📆 After school from the front office

🔴 3rd Offense – Let's Talk.
📴 Phone is confiscated
📞 Parent is notified
‍ Student + Parent meet with an administrator
📝 Phone is returned only after signing an Electronic Device Contract

💡 Remember: Keep your phone off and put away during school hours to avoid consequences!

HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

PROGRESS/REPORT CARDS

Report Cards are mailed at the end of each trimester. It is important for all parents to attend Goal Setting Conferences in the fall. Conferences in the spring are for students at risk of failing. Progress Reports are issued during the sixth week of each trimester of school for any student who is receiving a grade of “D” or “F” in any course.

WILDCAT WEEKLY

There is a weekly newsletter sent home to families via Parent Square with all of the important information parents need. Please check this valuable resource every week.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher Conferences can be scheduled as needed. Please contact the teacher directly if you would like to set up a conference with the teacher. Please be respectful of teacher’s work hours. Teachers contracted hours are 7:30am - 3pm.

PARENT SQUARE

Warner uses an automated phone system as well as the Parent Square service to keep parents informed of school events, emergencies or special information. Please check your service provider or device to ensure that you are receiving phone calls and texts from the school.

STAYING CONNECTED

Parents can follow us to see exciting things happening at Warner! Instagram @warner_wildcats
Calendars, school information, clubs, sports, school events, and much more are posted on our school website www.Warner.wsdk8.us. There are also links to other websites such as JupiterEd and the District’s website at wsdk8.us.

ACADEMICS

JUPITERED.COM

Each student and parent is issued a password in September, which allows access to JupiterEd.com. Student grades, homework, and make-up information is on this site. Jupiter Ed is the primary form teachers will communicate with parent. Parents should check JupiterEd.com regularly. Jupiter Ed has a function for parents to set up weekly text messages of students’ grades. IT IS IMPORTANT TO REALIZE THAT GRADES ON JUPITER ED ARE NOT OFFICIAL, BUT ARE TO BE USED TO TRACK ACADEMIC PROGRESS. Official grades are mailed home as a Report Card. Parents are responsible for monitoring their student’s grades and assignment completion. If parents have questions or concerns about assignments or grades, then please message the teacher via JupiterEd or email.

WSD HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is an extension of the learning process that takes place during school hours. Parent encouragement and assistance is vital
to ensure the success of homework. Please support your child to complete homework in all classes. The District’s suggested time
schedule for homework is:

Grade Level Average Daily Time
Sixth 60 minutes
Seventh/Eighth 90 minutes

It is recommended that ALL students read at least 20 minutes a night (a book of their choice), in addition to their normal homework.
Following an excused absence, a student has the same number of days as he/she was absent to make up the work. Students are responsible for finding out and completing all missed work during an excused absence. Failure to regularly return completed homework on time will be reflected in
the student’s grade. Please check each teachers’ syllabus for policies regarding make-up work. Students have a right to receive feedback on their work within a responsible time; however, teachers are not required to make it a priority to update Jupiter Ed for late work.

PROGRESS REPORTS and REPORT CARDS

Report cards are mailed home at the end of each trimester. Additional report cards can be printed from Aeries. It is important for parents to attend Goal Setting Conferences in the fall. Conferences in the spring are only for students at risk of failing. Progress reports are issued during the sixth week of each trimester of school to any student who is receiving a grade of “D” or “F”. Parents should message the teacher via email or JupiterEd if they have any questions or concerns regarding their student’s grades or assignments. Parents are responsible for monitoring their student’s grades and assignment completion.

ACADEMIC HONESTY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Warner Middle School believes that academic honesty and personal integrity are fundamental components of a student’s education and character development. Warner Middle School considers high ethical and moral behavior an education essential. We expect that students will not cheat, lie, plagiarize, or commit other acts of academic dishonesty. Individual students are responsible for their own work and actions. Therefore, the following is in effect at Warner Middle School:

Cheating - definition

When a student does something dishonest in academic work that misrepresents what they understand or are able to do for an unfair advantage.

Plagiarism - definition

To use the words of another person as if they were your own original words or ideas.
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) - guidelines Students may use AI tools as permitted by age appropriate use and solely for educational purposes as directed by teachers or school authorities. Students will gain AI literacy skills and will be guided by levels of AI use ranging from “No use of AI”, to “AI Assisted”, to “AI Enhanced”, to “AI Empowered” assignments. When using AI, students will engage with AI to serve as an assistant or a tutor without giving answers. (Education Code
33548) Only AI apps or existing apps with embedded AI that abide by student data privacy laws will be permitted. Only AI apps that function in a “walled garden” to protect students from access to inappropriate use of AI will be permitted. Using AI for non-educational activities or submitting AI work as original student work within the school context is prohibited. Student use of AI must respect copyright laws, privacy norms, and the intellectual property rights of others. AI shall not be used to engage in plagiarism, cheating, or any form of dishonesty in academic work. (Education Code 33328.5) If you do an assignment on a computer, using AI, it is considered cheating. Any use of AI for assignments MUST be discussed with the teacher ahead of time. If there is a question about how much of the work was yours, you may be asked to reproduce the assignment on paper, and the work quality and ideas will be checked against the plagiarized version.

EXPECTATIONS

Students will be responsible for honest test taking practices by:
- NOT receiving or providing information before or during a test
- NOT using unauthorized materials on a test
- NOT violating testing rules as outlined by the teacher
Students shall be responsible for their own work and shall not allow other students to use or copy it unless permitted by the teacher.
Students shall complete written work without copying ideas or written material from other sources (books, magazines, internet), unless proper credit is given to avoid plagiarism.
Students shall obtain valid parent signatures on all school documents and papers that require such. Forgery is a serious offense.
Students shall use the computer safely and effectively and shall not interfere with other student’s work that has been completed on the computer.Students will not share his/her password for any device or website unless with a trusted adult.
- Students will ensure to fully log off all devices and not to save passwords on any device or websites.
- Students may not attempt to access blocked or inappropriate websites.
- Students may not use profanity, make insults, or embed inappropriate content in any documents, apps, or sites used for school.
- If students encounter inappropriate content or content that does not belong to them, they will notify school personnel immediately.

What happens if a teacher believes that you have cheated/plagiarized?

You may be asked to reproduce the work you submitted using pen and paper.
You may be asked to discuss the ideas in your submission in detail.
If it is determined that you cheated you may receive a zero on the assignment or other grade impacts.
If it is determined that you cheated you may have a parent/teacher conference.
If it is determined that you cheated there may be additional disciplinary actions.

OTHER RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND LUNCH

Food deliveries from outside vendors or restaurants will NOT be accepted on behalf of a student. Lunches, beverages and snacks must be eaten in designated areas only. Students may SIT at the benches. Food and beverages may only be eaten at the lunch tables.
Students need to remain seated while eating and throw away all their trash. Students should be respectful to noon supervisors and follow their instructions. Students may not ask others for money, food, or drinks. No soda, energy drinks, or candy are allowed. Glass
bottles and containers are not allowed. For health concerns, no sharing of food and beverages. No food or drinks are allowed on the blacktop or field. Students may check out sporting equipment using their student ID card. Students need to play respectfully, not
roughhouse, and use equipment appropriately. Students need to stay within the designated area and not go out of bounds.

BALLOONS/FLOWERS/CUPCAKES (desserts)
Balloons, flowers, or cupcakes (desserts) are very distracting in the classroom and are NOT allowed. Any balloons, flowers, cupcakes (desserts) brought to school may be confiscated and may NOT be returned to students. Deliveries will not be accepted on behalf of a student.

ITEMS NEVER TO BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL
Gum, soda, candy, suckers, sunflower seeds, cameras, electronics, poppers/snaps, toys, sharpie/permanent markers, lettered belt buckles, hair spray, fragrances, replica weapons, speakers, and any valuable items should not be brought to school. If students bring these items they will be confiscated.

ITEMS DROPPED OFF AT THE OFFICE
We do not disrupt instruction time to deliver or notify students of items dropped off at the office (lunch, schoolwork, etc). Students may check for lost items at lunch and passing periods as long as it does not make them late to class.

BOOKS, BACKPACKS, AND CHROMEBOOKS
Students are responsible for their own books, backpack, Chromebook and personal items. Students should not bring valuable items to school. Students are responsible for loss/damage to all textbooks, Chromebook, or school property. It is the responsibility of each student to keep textbooks and Chromebook in good condition and in the condition received. Students must bring their Chromebook case with them to school every day along with the Chromebook itself.

FUNDRAISERS
Fundraisers are held by ASB, PTA or other clubs to raise money to support programs. No student may sell items on campus for another organization. Students are not allowed to sell anything on campus unless it is sponsored and approved by Warner’s Student Government.

LOST AND FOUND
The Lost and Found is a courtesy service provided by the school. It is located next to the student window and is the student’s responsibility to check items before or after school (not during school).

ILLNESS AND MEDICATION
If an illness or injury occurs after a student arrives at school, he/she should first report to the teacher and then to the office. Our health technician is on duty from 8:00am to 2:00pm daily. UNDER CALIFORNIA STATE LAW, WHEN PRESCRIBED MEDICATION MUST BE GIVEN DURING SCHOOL HOURS, PROPER FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT BY THE DOCTOR AND PARENT. ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE STORED IN THE OFFICE.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Although care is exercised to prevent accidents, neither the Board of Trustees nor the school can assume responsibility for accidents or injuries to students. Parents are encouraged to have medical insurance for their child to cover any costs that may be incurred in the case of illness, accidents, or injuries.

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
There is to be no intimate display of affection between or among any students while on campus. Kissing, hugging, and hand-holding are not acceptable school behaviors.

RESTROOMS
In order to maximize the use of class time, students are to use restrooms during non-class hours; before school, during break time, during lunch and after school. During class time, students must obtain permission and carry a hall pass from the teacher in order to use the restroom. Each student is responsible for maintaining the restrooms. Students who willfully damage the restrooms will be subject to the strictest discipline measures.

8TH GRADE PROMOTION

8th Grade Promotion is held in June for students meeting requirements for promotion to high school.
8th Grade Students must meet the following requirements for promotion:

Diploma:
1. 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA (7th and 8th grade)
2. 75% school attendance

Certificate of Attendance:
1. 1.5-1.99 cumulative GPA (7th and 8th grade)
2. 75% school attendance

Students must clear all outstanding obligations (i.e. texts, library books, Chromebooks, lunch monies, etc.) Students who have excessive truancies, absences, discipline referrals or have been administratively transferred from another school, or have not attained a 1.5 GPA for eighth grade, may be excluded from promotion and related activities at the principal’s discretion.