ACCIDENT REPORTS (STUDENTS AND STAFF MEMBERS)

Report all student accidents to the Health Office immediately upon occurrence. All employee accidents must be reported to the Principal's Office and a report must be filled out and filed with the District within 24 hours. Forms are available in the main office.

Any staff member who has a change of address or telephone number should notify the general secretary immediately.

  
ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies are for educational purposes. To be a successful assembly, the cooperation of students and teachers is a necessary ingredient.

Most assemblies will be invitational and will be given during a specific period with all the students in selected classes attending with their teachers. No teacher is required to take his/her class to an invitational assembly; however, no students will be admitted without their teacher and class.

Individual students or entire classes failing to follow assembly procedures may be excluded from future assemblies.

Prior to an assembly each teacher will receive a chart indicating his/her assigned door, aisle, and seats. This seating chart also serves as your authorization to attend an assembly.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES : Prior to taking a class to an assembly, each teacher will:

•  Instruct his/her class concerning “expected” assembly behavior and procedures to be

followed going to, during, and returning from an assembly.

•  Hold his/her class in the classroom until an assembly bell has been rung or until the announced assembly time. ( No early departures )

•  Lead his/her class in an orderly fashion to the auditorium.

•  See that his/her class enters through the assigned door, proceeds in single file down the designated aisle, and sits in assigned seats.

•  Check to see that there are no “extras” with his/her class.

•  Supervise his/her class for the entire assembly period.

•  Sit With the Class. Do not stand over to the side.

•  Help maintain order and reasonable quietness before the assembly begins.

•  See that his/her class leaves the auditorium in an orderly fashion using the same aisle and door entered.

TEACHERS WILL NOT:

•  Use a College Student Worker or Instructional Aide to cover their class at an assembly.

•  Ask a substitute teacher (if absence is known in advance) to take a class to an assembly.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES : Students will:

•  Listen carefully to the instructions given by their teacher before each assembly.

•  Follow all teacher instructions.

•  Conduc t themselves in an appropriate manner (as described by their teacher) going to, during, and returning from an assembly. (Such as not putting feet up on the chair in front of them.)

•  Become quiet and give full attention to the person on the stage.

•  Sit in area assigned for their class.

•  Show appreciation by proper applause. NO LOUD OR EXCESSIVE APPLAUSE, SCREAMING, WHISTLING, SHOUTING OR BOOING.

•  Wait for instructions regarding dismissal if an assembly ends before the end of a period.

•  Leave the auditorium in a quiet and orderly fashion as instructed and follow their teacher.

  
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

EACH TEACHER SHOULD TAKE THE CLASS ROLL PERSONALLY. This responsibility should not be delegated to a student. A permanent record of the student's attendance should be kept in an appropriate roll book, since this is a legal document.

The success of reporting attendance accurately depends entirely on the thoroughness with which the teacher takes and reports attendance.

PROCEDURES FOR TAKING ATTENDANCE :

•  Reporting of absence by teacher:

1. Teacher will take attendance using Zangle on the computer each period. Attendance should be entered into the computer at the beginning of each period.

2. PE teachers should enter attendance either during the passing period or prep period. Any remaining attendance should be entered immediately after school.

3. In the rare case that a teacher forgets to take attendance, the teacher has until midnight to enter the attendance.

B. Tardy Slips :

If a student arrives at school late, he/she is to report to the Attendance Office, sign the tardy sheet, and note time of arrival. He/She will be given a pass to class indicating whether the absence is Excused or Unexcused. Please DO NOT send students to the office between classes if they are tardy, since ‘late passes' are only given for late arrivals in the morning.

TARDINESS AND PERIOD ABSENCES ARE TO BE HANDLED BY ALL TEACHERS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

•  Verbal warning by teacher

•  Tardy Procedure Warning sent home to parent by teacher, parent signature required

•  Lunch detention assigned by teacher

•  After school detention assigned by teacher and parent contacted.

•  Two after school detentions

•  Citizenship grade lowered one grade for current 6 week grading period.

•  Referral to guidance assistant for parent contact.

•  Saturday School

•  Student's Return to School After Absence:

•  Whenever a student is absent from school and a parent contact has been made, the student: (a) is not required to have a note or absence excuse; (b) reports directly to class.

•  Whenever a student is absent from school and his absence has not been satisfactorily verified by a parent contact, the student must have a parent call or the student must bring in a note signed by the parent to the Attendance Office.

D. Releases from School:

•  Pupils are released to leave school during the school day by the Principal, Vice Principals, Counselors, Nurse or Attendance Office Clerk. NO ONE ELSE MAY ASSUME THIS RESPONSIBILITY.

•  Pupils who have medical or dental appointments or who are ill are usually released from school by the Nurse or Attendance Clerk who issue a “Blue Slip” authorizing the pupils to leave school. Parents need to call the school at 578-1400 Ext. 2300 or 2301 to arrange for Blue Slips. The Blue Slip will be sent out to the student's class.

•  In any case, the student must check out of school by signing the log in the Attendance Office before leaving the school grounds.

IMPORTANT!

TO MAKE OUR ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE WORK, ALL STAFF MEMBERS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS MUST KNOW WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM AND COOPERATE TO CARRY OUT THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE.

STUDENTS must urge their parents to call the school to report absence the morning of the

absence.

PARENTS must realize that it is their responsibility to inform the school regarding

information that affects their child's attendance record.

TEACHERS must be accurate when taking attendance. Their assistance may be needed to

verify period absences in case of errors.

ATTENDANCE CLERKS must follow-up on questionable absences.

COUNSELORS must assist teachers in dealing with students with habitual

attendance problems.

ADMINISTRATORS must back up the procedure to see that all phases are covered and

that cooperation is in effect.

DEFINITION OF CODING FOR ABSENCES:

I EXCUSED – “Illness” – absence due to personal illness or medical/dental appointments which are confirmed by a note or phone call from the parent, guardian, physician or school authority.

E EXCUSED – “Personal” – In the interest of good parent/pupil relationships with the school, and in order not to penalize the citizenship standing of pupils, a “personal” excuse is given in cases of absence due to required court appearances, employment conferences, funerals, and other types of family emergencies for which the pupil's absence is requested by the parents and which is deemed legitimate by the Principal or his delegated representative.

U UNEXCUSED – Absence for reasons other than illness or personal emergency which the school authorities find could have been taken care of in some other manner, even though excused by the parents. Examples are car trouble, traffic, oversleeping and missing the bus.

Z TRUANCY – Absence for reasons which are neither acceptable to the school nor approved by the parents; or where evidence shows parents have misrepresented facts regarding the absence with intent to have it excused or have refused to cooperate in keeping the student in school as required by law.

S SUSPENDED – Absence from school because of negative behavior.

  
AUDITORIUM USE

Reservations for the auditorium MUST BE CLEARED with a Vice Principal and placed on the

Master Calendar by filing the proper paperwork with the school secretary. Teachers are to remain with classes at all times and classes are to sit together. Proper assembly behavior is required at all times.

  
BICYCLES

•  Students who ride bicycles to school must adhere to all the rules of the road as well as those rules, regulations, and laws that pertain to the school.

•  Bicycles must be walked to and from the bicycle racks.

•  Bicycles must be locked when left in the racks. The school has no responsibility for stolen or damaged bicycles.

•  When taking bicycles from the racks, students must leave campus immediately. They may not sit on their bikes and visit with friends. Visiting must be done before getting their bikes.

•  When locking and unlocking bicycles, students must leave the racks as soon as they are finished. They may not sit in the racks and visit with friends.

•  State law requires students to wear helmets when riding bicycles. Students will not be allowed to bring their bikes on campus if they are not wearing their helmet.

  
BULLETIN

One effective method of communication is the Bulletin. It will consist of a Student Section and a Staff Section. All teachers are to post the bulletin in their rooms. Teachers are responsible for reading and interpreting the bulletin items to their first period students.

It is important that all information and notices for the bulletin be given to the office before 11 a.m. on the day prior to the day the information is to appear in the bulletin.

  
CAFETERIA

STAFF: Food service is available to staff in the staff lounge daily. An order sheet is available next to the daily sign-in sheet. A la carte items are available during the lunch periods.

STUDENTS:

•  Students may not take cuts in line. Anyone who gives or takes cuts must go to the end of the line.

•  Students must clean up after themselves.

•  Students will be allowed to use the library during lunch ONLY IF THEY HAVE A PASS FROM ONE OF THEIR TEACHERS.

•  Students must remain in the lunch area during the entire lunch period.

  
CLOSED CAMPUS

Wangenheim Middle School is a closed campus. No student may leave the school grounds without special permission from the office. In the event that it becomes necessary for a student to be taken out of school, a parent must call for their student at the office – even if he/she has a release slip. Students must check in at the Attendance Office upon returning to school.

Student visitors are never allowed on the campus unless they are present for a specially approved event. Adult visitors must register in the office and obtain an official visitor's pass.

  
COMMUNICATIONS: PARENTS, PUBLIC, ETC.

Positive communication with students' homes is heartily endorsed. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE USED PROPER GRAMMAR AND CORRECT SPELLING WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS

  
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

•  Wangenheim will continue operation of a School Site Council (SSC).

•  Wangenheim will continue operation of the Shared Decision Making Council (SDMC).

•  Wangenheim will continue operation of a PTSA (Parent/Teacher/Student Association).

•  Wangenheim will continue operation of a partnership program with Vulcan Materials Company, Barnes and Noble, Souplantation and Firefighters Local #145.

•  Wangenheim will mail periodic newsletters to the parents

•  Wangenheim will communicate with parents via e-mail.

•  Wangenheim will maintain an informative website.

  
COURSE SYLLABUS

Teachers are required to prepare a syllabus for each course they are to teach. The syllabus must include a brief description of the course content and it should clearly cover the individual policies regarding classroom procedures, grading and evaluation procedures, homework, make-up work, and tardies. The syllabus should also address the requirements for successful completion of the course.

The syllabus is to be completed and ready for distribution within the first month of school. A copy of the syllabus is to be given to the Principal who will keep a copy of each teacher's syllabus on file in the office.

A computer disk containing course syllabus must be provided to the school secretary so that it can be uploaded to the teacher's web page.

  
CUMULATIVE RECORDS

The material contained in students' cumulative record folders is strictly confidential, but as a result of recent court decisions is available for parents to read. Teachers should refrain from making comments of a subjective nature about students or their parents. Cumulative records are kept in the Counseling Office. An administrator or counselor should be consulted if there is a parent request to review information contained in a cumulative folder.

  
CUSTODIAL SERVICES

The school custodial staff consists of a Building Services Supervisor (BSS), a night shift crew leader, three custodians, and one hourly custodian.

Each custodian has a certain area assigned and he/she is responsible for maintaining it in a clean and presentable condition; each section is allotted a certain amount of work time.

The faculty can help the custodial staff accomplish their tasks more efficiently by:

•  Having students pick up paper from the floor

•  Keeping desk and table tops clean

•  Picking up white board marking pens

•  Putting chairs up on the desktops daily

This will allow the custodian those extra few minutes needed to accomplish other required tasks. In return, the faculty will have cleaner and more attractive rooms.

If other furniture or equipment is needed, if there are heavy objects to be moved, or if similar additional work needs to be done, please refer requests to the Building Services Supervisor, NOT THE CUSTODIAN ASSIGNED TO CLEAN YOUR ROOM. He does not always have the time necessary to accomplish those extra tasks.

The location of furniture is the responsibility of the Building Services Supervisor and the Principal. Notifying the BSS as a first point of contact will result in improved service and greater efficiency to all concerned. If staff members notice anything in need of repair, they are asked to bring it to the attention of the BSS and he will take the necessary steps to have it rectified.

The custodial staff is under strict orders to hold maintenance jobs done by the custodial staff to very minor ones. Many jobs look like easy ones but may involve too much time or require specialized tools or knowledge. In such cases, the job will be reported to the district maintenance department by the BSS.

Any damage in the classroom or to the building is to be reported to the designated Vice Principal as well as the BSS.

  
DISCIPLINE

The Wangenheim student behavior code is described in the Student Planner that each student is required to have. Teachers should discuss the contents with students. Student behavior expectations are also discussed in detail in the Orientation Video shown at the beginning of each school year to the entire student body.

Parents and students are required to sign an acknowledgement which will be returned to first period teachers who will forward them to the Counseling Secretary for filing.

All teachers are to have a student behavior code for their classes. Rules should be discussed and posted.

DISTRICT DISCIPLINE POLICY

The Board of Education has adopted the following policy regarding discipline on school campuses and at off-campus school related activities:

The Board of Education of the San Diego City Schools –

•  Believes the purpose of all students attending school is to participate actively in

educational programs in order to acquire an education consistent with their personal goals and the goals of society.

•  Defines discipline as behavior which permits students and staff to perform effectively

in a school setting.

•  Expects high standards of discipline and moral conduct on the part of students and

staff.

•  Assigns to district staff – teachers, principals, administrators, other district personnel

the responsibility of assuring this policy and its rules are carried out consistently, fairly, and promptly with due regard for the rights of all.

•  Intends to enforce this policy within existing city, state, and federal laws.

•  Supports school administration and staff in carrying out this policy.

WANGENHEIM MIDDLE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY

Wangenheim Middle School is committed to expediting the district discipline policy. With this commitment comes responsibilities and expectations. Wangenheim Middle School –

•  Is committed to establishing and maintaining a school atmosphere and environment

which will allow all pupils to learn with a minimum of disruptive influences.

•  Shall expect students, parents, and staff to join in the commitment so that cooperation

of school, student, and parent will focus talents, efforts, and enthusiasm toward a

common goal: EDUCATION!

TEACHERS:

•  Establish an effective learning environment along with a meaningful routine in the

classroom. (Students need to know and understand what is expected of them.)

•  Be firm, yet fair, in your relationships with students. (Discipline should be immediate,

sure, and applied with equal justice. It is not necessarily the severity of the consequence that counts; it is the certainty of it.)

•  Make lessons meaningful and interesting. (Remember that idleness, boredom, or just

lack of understanding often generates problems.)

•  Demand that students refrain from any activity which will prevent them or others from

learning. (Again, action should be immediate and sure. Students must know that teachers will not tolerate any interference with the classroom.)

•  Expect students to complete assigned tasks. (Students who waste time and do not

complete assignments should be required to return to the classroom after school.)

•  Temper your contacts with students with good humor. (You'll catch more flies with

honey than with vinegar!)

ADMINISTRATIVE / COUNSELING STAFF:

•  Assist the students, teachers, and parents in accomplishing the objectives stated in previous sections. (Administrators and counselors are here as support services and will strive to make school a meaningful experience for everyone involved.)

•  Assist the staff, students, and parents in creating an atmosphere of respect, pride and positive attitudes among all segments of the school community. (Administrators and counselors are charged with the responsibility to insure that parents, teachers, and students abide by the rules and regulations of the school and the district.)

•  Develop and publicize responsibility guidelines for parents, students, and staff.

(Everyone should know what is expected of him/her.)

  
EARTHQUAKE AND OTHER DISASTERS

It is the responsibility of every teacher to provide direction for students to follow in the event of an earthquake, fire, or other disaster. The information necessary to provide proper instructions is included in the Site Emergency Disaster Plan , which is distributed to each teacher and is included in the same binder as this handbook. In addition, all the emergency procedures are located on the emergency clipboard which is hanging next to the door in every classroom. Teachers are expected to read the document thoroughly and to inservice their students as to proper procedures in the event of a disaster.

Each classroom is provided with an emergency clipboard which is hanging next to the door. When possible, an adult should take the clipboard with them when evacuating. All emergency procedures are on the clipboard.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES:

Immediately upon declaration of a state of extreme emergency by the Governor of the State of California, all public employees are declared to be civil defense workers subject to such civilian defense activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law. The term “public employees” includes all persons employed by the state, county or city, any state agency, or public district, excluding aliens legally employed.

  
ENERGY CONSERVATION

Continued increased energy costs make it imperative that all efforts are made to conserve energy. If everyone does his/her part, we can continue to save. Please turn off lights and other items that drain power whenever your room is not in use.

The district does not allow any electrical items such as hot pots, microwaves or refrigerators anywhere on campus except in the staff lounge.

  
EQUIPMENT

Equipment shall not be removed from the school grounds without prior approval of the Principal or Vice Principal and the completion of an Employee Application and Permit for Use of School Property form which can be obtained from the Secretary.

  
EVALUATION

The evaluation process is determined by the Stull Bill Guidelines produced by a District committee of teachers and administrators. The purpose of the evaluation process is to improve the quality of education by improving the competence of teachers and administrators. Each person evaluated has the opportunity to participate extensively in setting objectives and standards of performance on which he/she will be assessed.

The evaluation procedures will be as follows:

•  Each teacher will meet with an administrator to complete an Evaluation Worksheet on which a specific objective of the teacher for his/her class is outlined.

•  Following this conference, teachers will have a minimum of two formal observations during the school year.

•  Tenured teachers will be evaluated every other year.

•  After a follow-up conference with the administrator, teachers will receive written feedback on any formal observation.

•  Before the final evaluation conference, the teacher will complete section “D” on the evaluation worksheet. This is a self-evaluation of the performance objectives. This form, together with supporting data will be brought to the final evaluation conference with the administrator.

At Wangenheim, evaluation is a mutual self-improvement process that all staff undertake. The anticipated result is a continually improving educational program.

  
FIELD TRIPS

Worthwhile field trips result only from the careful planning and the cooperation of all concerned at the school and the place visited. State regulations prohibit charging pupils for educational trips during the school day. The following suggestions are made with the hope that they will be of help to teachers to gain the maximum educational value from such an undertaking. Teachers planning field trips must secure administrative approval for any trip and complete a planning

checklist

REASON FOR TRIPS

•  All “school sponsored” trips must be school related , social, cultural, academic, or athletic activities with an educational purpose. Field trips are not authorized for participation in promotion of commercial enterprises, or for attendance at commercial establishments primarily for entertainment.

TRANSPORTATION

•  In accordance with established policy, transportation, whenever possible, shall be by chartered school buses. A chartered school bus carrier with whom the District has a contract must be used if the trip is to be paid for from District funds. Employee, parent, and student private cars are authorized within the following guidelines:

•  Use of employee private cars and drivers must be approved by the Principal. The number of passengers may not exceed eight persons, including the driver (Ed. Code 39830). Employees using private automobiles on District business, including transportation of students on a frequent basis, should so advise their insurance agent. Employees using private cars must be aware of their liability. The District's insurance coverage takes effect only after the owner's insurance company, as the primary carrier, has paid. In the event of an accident with injury and the employee driving the car is found negligent, the District insurance covers medical expenses for the occupants of the owner's car. However, District insurance does not cover physical damage to the owner's vehicle. The owner is advised to carry insurance available to him/her for this purpose. Also, employees are strongly urged to carry $100,000/$300,000 liability coverage; without liability coverage, the District's coverage will not be in effect.

•  Use of parent and student private cars requires the Principal, sponsor, or person supervising the activity to provide the drivers with a set of instructions and information on liability. In a passenger vehicle, station wagon, or van-type vehicle, the number of passengers may not exceed eight, including the driver. Otherwise, the vehicle is classified as a school bus and must meet state standards.

•  All district or school-sponsored field trips must be supervised at all times by a certificated district employee.

•  While aboard the bus, all pupils are under the authority of and directly responsible to the driver of the vehicle. When requested by the driver, supervisors may assist.

PREPARATIONS FOR FIELD TRIPS:

•  The teacher will wish to discuss the following points with an administrator well in advance of the date of the trip:

•  Reason for taking trip

•  Place where the group desires to go

•  Scheduling of activity in order that other classwork will be interrupted as little as possible

•  Clear transportation costs

•  Request a substitute

•  Plans should be completed with officials of the place to be visited at least three weeks in advance of the trip.

•  Confirmation with the firm or place to be visited must be made prior to the arrangements for transportation. The following information is needed for completion of an “Educational Field Trip Request Form”.

•  Number of students making the trip

•  Day of week and date of trip

•  Point of departure (actual location of pickup point at school)

•  Time of departure

•  Destination of trip

•  Point of pickup for return to school (if different from discharge point on arrival at destination)

•  Time of pickup for return trip to school

•  Is trip to be paid for by Board of Education under Educational Field Trips, or is it to be charged to some other agency such as Associated Student Body Funds, community groups, PTSA, etc.?

•  Return the approved “Educational Field Trip Request Form” to the Financial Clerk. Allow two weeks for arrangements and bus company scheduling.

•  A verifying contact should be made a day before the trip in order to make specific arrangements to:

•  Number of students who will be there

•  Space desired for the group or objects to be seen

•  The time of arrival and amount of time which teachers desires to spend

•  Request a guide for the group if necessary

•  The amount of supervision that will be available with the group of students

DETAILED CHECKLIST

•  Secure Authorization for Student Participation forms available in the Main Office. Have them properly filled out and filed with the Main Office.

•  Teachers must post a list of students on the Field Trip Board. They must e-mail staff with details of the trip and direct them to check the Field Trip Board.

•  Arrangements should be made for pupils who are not going on the trip. Work should be planned so that regular instructional programs are available.

•  Completely equipped first-aid kit should be obtained from the school nurse and taken on the trip.

•  Several days before the field trip, the teacher shall give the following information to the Attendance Clerk:

•  Number and names of pupils participating

•  Names of adults going on the trip

•  Time of return

•  Excuse From Class forms

•  Day of the trip, a final list of student names

•  Upon return to school, teacher will notify office as to the return of pupils who went on trip and whether any injuries occurred. (It is recommended that every student be expected to return to school with the excursion group and that dismissal take place from the school grounds when possible.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Teachers are required to comply with the above guidelines to ensure a successful outing. The following requirements are necessary for safety, economy and avoidance of confusion:

•  All contact with the transportation companies will be made through the Financial Clerk and should include information listed in the order given on the Field Trip Order/Report, as well as the telephone number of the school representative making the request.

•  No changes in arrangements are to be made after the field trip has begun.

•  Failure to notify carrier of a cancellation at least twenty-four hours prior to the trip will result in a penalty charge against the school district.

INSTRUCTIONS TO DRIVERS

Instructions for teachers and parents who use their cars or other vehicles to transport students on field trips, or to-and-from school events:

•  Check to see that you have a valid driver's license.

•  Check safety of the vehicle: tires, brakes, lights, horn, suspension, etc. A safety check of the type conducted by the California Highway Patrol is recommended. Also, the School Safety Division of the San Diego Police Department can be of assistance.

•  Check the adequacy of your liability insurance. You are liable in the event of illness, accident, injury, or death resulting from such use of your vehicle. State law states that “all persons making any field trip or excursion shall be deemed to have waived all claims against the district (its employees) or the State of California for injury, accident, illness, or death occurring during or by reason of the field trip or excursion.” (Education Code 35330)

•  Carry only the number of passengers for which your vehicle was designed: each passenger is required to use a safety belt. The number of passengers, including the driver, may not exceed eight or the number of safety belts. (Education Code 39830)

•  Travel caravan style if more than one vehicle is used.

  
FIRE DRILLS

PROCEDURES:

•  Directions for leaving buildings and the routes to be taken in case of a fire alert or drill are posted in each classroom. Teachers should insure that the fire drill evacuation route of their room is properly posted and that all students are instructed in regard to fire drill procedures.

•  Fire drill signal – Continuous series of short rings (for two minutes duration).

•  All clear signal – A long bell will be used to end a fire drill. Return to class.

RULES OF CONDUCT DURING A DRILL:

•  Proceed quickly and quietly to designated area. NO RUNNING OR TALKING. CLASSES ARE TO REMAIN TOGETHER THROUGHOUT THE DRILL.

•  Teachers should lead the class . Assign a dependable student to make certain the room is clear and the door is closed.

•  Teachers must take roll books and emergency clipboards when evacuating buildings.

•  Leave other books and belongings in the room – EXCEPT PURSES – they should be carried during the drill.

•  If an exit is blocked, the teacher should select the next best route and proceed to a safe area.

•  When reaching your designated station, stay together and wait for the all clear signal.

•  Classes must stand away from all buildings .

•  When the drill is over, return quietly to class by the same route.

FIRE DRILL DURING LUNCH OR BETWEEN PERIODS:

•  During lunch, the administrator on supervision will make the decision to have students remain in the open lunch area or evacuate to the upper field.

•  Between periods, students proceed to the field and line up with their teacher from the previous period.

  
FUNDS, COLLECTION OF

No funds may be collected from students for any purpose without prior permission from the Principal. Funds that are collected must be accounted for in the manner prescribed by Board Policy and District Procedures. All school fundraisers must be approved by the ASB.

  
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

•  All students will receive a balanced integrated curriculum which focuses on their physical, emotional, social and academic needs.

•  All students will be given opportunities to experience success.

•  All students will be motivated and excited about learning.

•  All students will receive the skills necessary to compete in a technological society.

•  All students will learn about the common threads that bind us to one another, creating and sustaining our democratic society.

•  All students will be provided a safe, accepting, and supportive atmosphere in which they can acquire the skills and knowledge to foster confidence and self-esteem.

•  All students and staff will recognize, support, respect, and appreciate both individual and cultural diversity.

•  Students, staff, and parents will work in partnership to insure a successful learning environment.

  
HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework represents a tangible tie between the home and the school. For most parents, their only knowledge of the teacher's professional competency is the quality of homework brought home by their children. Meaningless drill and blanket assignments of “read the chapter and answer the questions at the end of it” provide the poorest example of a teacher's performance. On the other hand, assignments that are extensions of the ongoing program truly epitomize a teacher's ability to plan an educational program that transcends the classroom period. Each teacher should develop a homework policy and discuss it with each class. A copy of each teacher's homework policy should be on file in the Principal's Office. The homework policy must be posted on the teacher's web page.

  
INTEGRATION

•  Wangenheim staff will demonstrate that they have maintained consistent application of Board Policy in the Voluntary Ethnic Enrollment Program (VEEP) to reduce the number of students leaving the program.

•  The staff will implement VEEP plans developed to raise test scores of VEEP students in reading, language arts, and mathematics

•  Wangenheim Middle School will plan and implement a Race/Human Relations program for students and staff.

  
JULIUS WANGENHEIM

Julius Wangenheim was born on April 21, 1866 in San Francisco.  He earned his college degree from the University of California and worked as a bridge engineer for the Southern Pacific Railroad until he went into the wholesale grocery business-Klauber/Wangenheim Company in San Diego.  He was instrumental in developing Balboa Park (which at that time was a wilderness region) while serving as president and/or director of various banking and financial companies in San Diego.  After the San Diego Exposition (which was held in Balboa Park) was over, Wangenheim chaired the commission responsible for a plan on how to use those buildings.  He also became very involved in various civic institutions and colleges in San Diego.  Julius Wangenheim designed an advanced type of timepiece for his garden, which was accurate to within a minute.  The sundial at Wangenheim Middle School (near the new buildings) is fashioned after our namesake's invention.  Mr. Wangenheim passed away on March 10, 1942.

  
KEYS

Take every precaution to see that your keys do not get lost, stolen, or misplaced. They are not to be left in your mailbox or desk. Teachers are not allowed to give keys to students at any time,

•  In some cases, rooms will be opened by the custodian for substitutes.

•  Report any lost key(s) to the office and Building Services Supervisor immediately.

Keep your classroom locked during lunch periods, and at other times when you are out . Students are never permitted to remain in the classroom unsupervised . Be absolutely certain that you lock your room upon leaving it at the end of the school day. Reminder: TURN OFF THE LIGHTS AND CLOSE THE WINDOWS!

  
LIBRARY SERVICES

The library will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. , Monday through Friday. Students will be able to return books to the media center at 7:00 a.m., before they go to their first class. Students will be able to check out a maximum of five books, and fines will be charged for overdue materials at a rate of five cents per day.

Teachers may sign-up to bring their classes to the media center. A sign-up chart will be available in the Library. Students using the media center must have a properly signed pass at all times during the school instructional day. Teachers should send no more than five students per pass per period. Students should have a specific assignment when using the media center.

English teachers will be assigned a time to bring their classes to the library every two weeks.

  
LOST AND FOUND

Items of great value and large sums of money should never be brought to school. Valuables (such as a wallet, cell phone, watch, purse, jewelry, etc.) will be kept in the Financial Office if they are turned in. Lost clothing is kept in the Health Office. Lost PE clothes are kept in the locker rooms.

  
MAIL

•  Each teacher has a mailbox in the school office.

•  It is important that you check your mailbox before school, prior to leaving school each day, and at other times at your convenience.

•  Correspondence with any other school in the district, or with the District Office, may be handled through the school mail.

  
MASTER CALENDAR

A Master Calendar of activities is kept in the school office. All scheduled activities must be recorded on the calendar during the month preceding the date of the activity. Forms are available in the office for this purpose. Give your completed form the general secretary. Only the general secretary is authorized to write on the master Calendar. Each week, upcoming Master Calendar events are published in the bulletin.

  
NURSE/HEALTH OFFICE

The Health Office is available to students/staff/and families from 7:00a.m. until 2:30 p.m. each school day.

•  Please complete a white pass to send the student to the Health Office, we cannot accept wooden passes or word of mouth from the student. If the student needs to see the nurse, please send the student during the time period that you are the teacher. If a student says, “I need to see the nurse” on the way out of the door, please have the student get the pass from the next teacher. This is to prevent students from avoiding classes that they find difficult.

•  The nurse has a cell phone while she is on campus, the number is (858) 382-6073. Please use this number when you need the nurse from 7:15 to 3:30 p.m. You do not need to contact the nurse first if the need is life threatening, call 911 and then the nurse in that case. Provide first aide at the level of which you are capable.

•  Each classroom should have a first aide kit. Please use this for minor first aide as outlined in the policy and procedure.

•  The R.N. can give students some over the counter medications with parent permission. This includes acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and Benadryl. Please do not allow students to carry these or any medications and confiscate and report immediately if a student is giving medication to another student.

•  With the advent of the six to six program, needs have changed regarding sixth period referrals. Please send students if necessary, but from 2:15p.m. to 3:30p.m. , please call the R.N. if a student needs medical attention. Call 911 first if the situation may be life threatening. All R.N. meetings are off campus from 2:45 to 4:30p.m. The nurse is not available on those days. The nurse also picks up vaccine supplies during those times, therefore she is not here every day.

•  Records are kept tracking the number of visits, presenting complaints, duration of the visit, period, teacher, etc. The statistics are available for review on request.

•  Please do not give the student a medical diagnosis. Disease germs have mutated quite a bit in the last few years. Red eyes on this campus are always allergies, a sty, or a cold, not bacterial conjunctivitis. Signs and symptoms we always want to see are bloodshot, oozing, or non-focusing eyes; early morning head and stomach aches; inability to stand straight; lack of coordination.

•  If you suspect drug use because of student behaviors, without seeing actual drugs or paraphernalia, please refer the student to the Student Intervention Program. See the nurse if you need assistance in making a referral.

•  The registered nurse is available for consultation and /or assistance with any health related issue. There are resources available to you and your students in the Health Office. We are here to promote wellness on behalf of everyone.

•  All medications, whether prescription or over the counter, must be kept in the health office. Students who receive daily medications will be issued a medication pass from the R.N.

•  The Health Office will process students who have a physician's excuse from P.E. The P.E. teacher will handle all cases without notes.

•  Cases of suspected child abuse must be reported to Child Protective Services immediately. Please contact the R.N. if you need assistance. Give a copy of your report to the principal.

  
PARTIES

Parties are to be limited to special occasions and should occur only if they are directly related to classroom instructional content. Permission for classroom celebrations must be secured from the Principal.

  
PARENT / TEACHER / STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The PTSA is organized and activities are planned for the school year. Teachers are encouraged to join and support the meetings and activities. Parent involvement and participation in our school program are vital ingredients for a comprehensive educational program.

  
PASSES

INSTRUCTIONAL TIME IS OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET: Therefore ----

•  Issue passes sparingly

•  Sign all passes yourself – never permit students to sign

•  Keep your blank passes in a secure place

•  Collect and examine all passes brought to you very carefully

•  Write in pen

PASSES ISSUED BY TEACHER

•  ABSOLUTELY NO STUDENT IS TO BE OUT OF CLASS WITHOUT A PASS ! ! Students moving about the campus without a pass will be requested to return to the sending teacher for a pass.

•  Teachers may send pupils to the library, nurse, or office providing:

•  Passes are filled in completely as to date, time, and destination

•  Ordinarily only one student is out of the room at a time (Materials left in lockers is usually not sufficient reason for issuance of passes. Under no circumstance may a student issue a pass to another student. Maintain strict supervision of your supply of passes.)

•  Pupils may not be excused from class on request of another teacher. In an emergency, a teacher needing to see a student will make arrangements in advance through the respective vice principal. Teachers needing students for rehearsal, completion of work or other activities must have prior clearance from an administrator. Excuse From Class forms are available in the office.

•  Students wishing to see counselors may sign up on the forms provided in the Counseling Office. Counselors will send passes for students as time permits.

OFFICE PASSES

Passes requesting students to report to the office (Counseling, Main Office, Nurse, Vice Principal, Attendance, Library, etc.) are never used indiscriminately. Reasons for the request may, of course, vary from an emergency to a simple matter of correcting a program or giving a student a message.

It is and will remain the policy of these offices to keep classroom disruptions, and students away from class, to a minimum.

To standardize the use of green “Pass to Office” passes, the following procedures will be used:

•  Immediately – will only be checked when an emergency exists. Please give to student and direct him/her to report to appropriate office immediately.

•  At (time) – may be checked. This may indicate a specific time. This could possibly indicate a certain health exam is scheduled or a parent meeting is planned.

•  When Convenient - will probably become the most frequently used. This will eliminate students being sent to the office during a test or important class activity. When Convenient does not mean at the end of the class, but a time when the student can leave the class with the least interruption to both the teacher and the student. Sending everyone at the end of the period jams up traffic in the office and usually means students are late for their next class. This is especially difficult if the class is P.E.

VISITORS

Students not enrolled at Wangenheim are not permitted to visit the campus or attend classes. Parents are welcome at any time, but should be sent to the office for clearance and registration as an official visitor.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND WORKERS FROM AGENCIES

Law enforcement agents and workers from agencies should be referred to the principal, a vice principal, the General Secretary, or the Attendance Clerk. No one else is authorized to call a student from class to speak to these people.

  
PERSONNEL, STAFF ETHICS

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES

(Administrative Procedure 7046)

•  PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

•  To outline administrative procedures governing duties, rights, and privileges of certificated employees.

•  Definitions of full-time assignment, workday, on-site expectations and weekly teaching load of represented certificated employees are covered under the current collective negotiation contract.

•  Outside obligations prior to end of required on-site workday are covered in Procedure No. 7035.

•  Proper handling of controversial issues in the classroom is covered in Procedure No. 4910.

•  LEGAL AND POLICY BASIS:

•  Reference: Board Policy; Ed. Code 44334m 44932, 49406, 60070-76; Penal Code 337a; Business and Professions Code 25608.

•  GENERAL:

•  Originating office. Suggestions or questions concerning this procedure should be directed to School Operations Division.

•  Principal or designee must report to the school site thirty minutes before classes begin each morning and remain until all students are dismissed (except those who remain under teacher supervision for sports and other activities). (See Procedures No. 4022 and 4026)

•  Meetings. Certificated employees are required to attend a reasonable number of meetings as determined by the Principal. District wide agreement presumes certain days are reserved for particular types of meetings:

•  Mondays: School and area faculty meetings

•  Tuesdays: Board of Education (afternoon); Instructional Improvement and inservice education activities (instructional and curriculum planning committees)

•  Wednesdays: Administrative groups; Employee organizations (organizations with a primary purpose of representing employees in their relations with the district

•  Thursdays, first and fourth weeks: Instructional improvement and inservice education activities (instructional and curriculum planning committees); professional improvement; department meetings.

•  Fridays: Department meetings

•  Area or districtwide meetings: May be required and, unless announced as optional, must be attended by staff members.

•  Gifts : District employees shall not (a) receive gifts, presents, or articles of value from students or classes, nor shall they give such gifts; (b) receive gifts from any vendor doing business with or attempting to do business with the school district. (Procedure No. 9300)

•  Commercial Activities . Employees shall not act as agents to introduce any article into the school district. (Ed. Code 60070-76) (Procedure No. 9350)

•  Solicitation or sale of any form of educational or instructional materials by a teacher to students or families within attendance zone of the teacher's school outside the assigned workday shall be considered professionally unethical and is not permitted.

•  Promotion of student tours to foreign countries and other educational programs requiring personal financing is prohibited unless sponsored by the school district and specifically authorized as such by the Board of Education. (Procedures No. 4307 and 4590)

•  Purchase of any instructional materials for a student's use in the schools may not be required of any student by a district employee.

•  Dress. Appropriate dress is required of all personnel; interpretation of this requirement is a responsibility of the site principal.

•  Political Activities. During assigned hours of duty, political activities are prohibited. Proposed legislation affecting the school program shall not be discussed with students with the intent of influencing parents' support for or against a particular measure.

•  Nondiscrimination. Teachers shall incorporate appropriate ethnic content instructional material as an integral part of regular classroom instruction; they are urged to participate in inservice classes involving use of such materials.

•  Academic Freedom. Instructors and teachers are free to follow their own political or religious beliefs without interference. However, when such subjects are properly a matter of class concern, instructors or teachers must present opposing viewpoints fully without attempting to indoctrinate students with their own personal beliefs. (Procedure No. 4910)

•  Joining Organizations. Employees may join any organization provided the aims of such organization(s) are compatible with California laws.

•  Tutoring or Private Instruction. A teacher's acceptance of remuneration for tutoring or private instruction of students presently enrolled, or who were enrolled in his/her classes during the previous school year, shall be considered professionally unethical and is not permissible.

•  Credential Registration. It is the responsibility of each certificated employee to register his/her credential with Personnel Services Division prior to reporting for duty. Failure to do so will result in the pay warrant being withheld. Employees shall not be paid for service rendered prior to date of a valid teacher credential. (Procedure No. 7210)

•  First Aid Requirements. First aid training conducted by the school district must be taken by designated employees who do not have a valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate. (Procedure No. 7071)

•  Physical Examinations. To establish physical or mental fitness, a physical examination may be required of any employee as deemed necessary by the Superintendent. (Procedure No. 7060)

•  Tuberculosis Examinations. Tuberculosis examinations must be made every four years upon notification by Personnel Services Division. (Procedure No. 7065) (Ed. Code 49406)

•  Custody of Funds. Teachers and students must not accept the custodial care of funds for youth groups or children. This does not apply to lunch money regulations which may be formulated by the school. (Procedure No. 2705)

•  Oath. All teachers are required to take an oath to support and defend the constitution of the United States and of California.

•  Gambling. Participation in any way in any pool-selling or bookmaking activity, whether as a stakeholder, bettor, or otherwise, is a criminal offense. Any employee who engages in any form of gambling may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. (Penal Code 337a)

•  Alcoholic Beverages on School Grounds. It is a misdemeanor for any person to possess, consume, sell, give or deliver to any other person, any alcoholic beverage in any public school house or on any public school grounds unless the school district has granted authorization. (Business and Professions Code 25608)

•  Professional Relationships with Students. All certificated employees are to maintain a professional relationship with students of the school district. Certificated employees are specifically prohibited from dating, making sexual advances to, engaging in sexually provocative or exploitive conduct with, or having sexual relations with, district students.

•  Compliance with Law and District Policies and Administrative Procedures. Failure to comply with provisions of the Education Code, regulations of the state and local boards of education, or district policies and procedures may be cause for dismissal. (Ed. Code 44932)

  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

In a secondary school, appropriate patriotic exercises shall be conducted daily. (Ed. Code 52720) Reciting the pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America satisfies this requirement. If the pledge is not given, the manner of complying with the Education Code is the responsibility of the site Principal. (Procedure 4922)

Each class shall recite the Pledge of Allegiance during first period. On Fridays the Pledge of Allegiance is done during the broadcast.

  
POLICE, SCHOOL

The phone number for school police is 619-291-7678. You may call this number to report skateboarders on campus. If they have someone in the area and they are not busy with more urgent matters, they may send an officer to write tickets.

If you have a situation which requires police help, please contact the vice principal immediately. In the case of a life threatening situation, please call 911.

  
PROCEDURES, DISTRICT

An up-to-date copy of the San Diego Unified School District Board Policy and Administrative Procedures is kept in the school office for the convenience of the staff. All District Procedures are listed on the District website.

  
PROMOTION / RETENTION POLICY

The Board of Education has adopted a policy which specifies criteria for the promotion and retention of students. Please consult a vice principal if you have promotion or retention questions.

  
PURCHASING MATERIALS

No teacher or student may purchase or charge any item to be paid for by the school system without following District procedure. Please contact the Financial Clerk for assistance.

  
REFERRAL REPORTS

Students with unsatisfactory citizenship of a serious nature should be referred to the counselors and/or vice principals for counseling and/or discipline.

A teacher must use their own resources and should make a careful study of the student prior to referral, except in rare cases of extremely overt behavior. Prior to referral, the classroom teacher normally should have:

•  Studied the student's cumulative record

•  Held an individual conference with the student

•  Discussed the student with his/her counselor and/or respective vice principal

•  Contacted the parents by phone or had a conference at school with the parents

REFERRAL PROCEDURE

A student sent from class for behavior difficulties should have a written referral report giving a factual statement of the immediate problems. If the situation requires immediate removal of the student from class, he/she may be sent on a pass indicating a referral will follow as soon as possible. Fill out the Referral Report form completely. The referral should be folded and stapled shut. Additional information may be given at the time of the teacher's conference with the counselor or vice principal. A copy of the referral is returned to the teacher via the teacher's mailbox.

Some referrals need not he handled immediately, such as those for excessive tardiness, no pencil, book or homework, etc. This type of referral should not be given until the teacher has made contact with the parents. It is recommended that the teacher inform the student that the counselor will be sent a referral. The student should not be sent to the office with such a referral, for generally a student does not return to class the same period he/she is sent. Write the referral and place it in the counselor's mailbox. This method allows the counselors to space their counseling more evenly.

In case of extremely aggressive behavior or anti-social actions, a referral may be sent directly to a vice principal. Be careful of language / statements made on referrals. Keep in mind that referrals are official documents and can be used as such, and terms such as “crazy”, “drugged up”, etc. can make one liable. If you have strong feelings about the student's consequences, please see the respective counselor or vice principal.

IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, i.e. fighting, possession of weapons, firecrackers, direct defiance, etc., students may be brought or sent directly to a vice principal for disciplinary action without using a referral. If a written referral is necessary, the form can be completed at a later time. If necessary, send for an administrator to come to the classroom or designated area to accompany the student or students to the office.

  
REPORT CARDS

Report cards are issued four times each school year. In between each report card, there is a progress report. Accuracy in recording the grades will eliminate complex problems. Detailed instructions and timelines will be distributed from the office each grading period.

See district procedure below.

Administrative Procedure 4705

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

•  To outline administrative procedures for student progress reporting in secondary schools.

•  Related Procedures:

Citizenship grading and evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4710

Graduation from senior high school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4770

Withholding of grades because of debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 5025

Release of student information including limitations . . . . . . . . . No. 6525

Academic progress report grades should be cumulative. This policy is to be communicated in writing to parents (PTSA Newsletter), students (Student Handbook), and staff (Staff Handbook). Any exceptions need to be approved in writing by the school Principal and communicated in writing to students and parents.

Students receive two progress reports each semester, one at six weeks into the grading period and one at twelve weeks. The second progress report in the semester should reflect what the student has accomplished during the previous 12 weeks, i.e. the previous two six-week grading periods. Consequently, the semester report card grade should reflect what the student has accomplished during the entire semester, i.e. the previous three six-week grading periods.

LEGAL AND POLICY BASIS

•  Reference: Board Policy; Education Code Sections 49066 et seq, 49076; Administrative Code, Title V, Sections 430 and 432.

•  Changing of Grades: A grade given by a teacher shall be final and cannot be changed by others unless it was given in fraud, bad faith, incompetence, or due to clerical or mechanical mistake, and unless the teacher who determined such grade is, to the extent practicable, given an opportunity to state orally, in writing, or both, the reasons for which such a grade was given and is, to the extent practicable, included in all discussions relating to changing of such grade. When instances of alleged fraud, bad faith, incompetence, or clerical or mechanical mistakes are brought to the Principal's attention, the Principal then has the responsibility of making a determination as to said allegations. If the teacher is unwilling to change a grade after it has been determined by the Principal that fraud, bad faith, incompetence or a clerical or mechanical mistake was associated with the grade, the Principal has the authority to change the grade. Authority vested in the Board of Education and the Superintendent pursuant to Section 49066 (b) of the Education Code, pertaining to changing of grades, is hereby delegated to the Principal.

GENERAL

•  Originating Office. Suggestions or questions concerning this procedure should be directed to School Operations Division.

•  Standards. The standard for measuring students' progress shall be expectancies (including proficiencies and higher level competencies) for the subject or grade level as developed for courses and special areas. (This includes special education students enrolled in regular classes.)

•  Report of student progress. This report shall include both scholarship and citizenship grades.

•  Issuance of Reports. Either the parent or the guardian is eligible under current law to receive a grade report on a student. If a parent not having custody requests a report, a duplicate may be issued directly to that parent. The non-custodial parent does not need consent of the custodial parent before inspecting and/or receiving a copy of the student's record.

•  Uniform Method of Reporting Student Progress. Methods of reporting student progress, other than those listed below, must be reviewed by School Operations Division and approved by the Instructional Council:

A = Superior NM = No grade reported by school/teacher

B = Above Average Inc. = Incomplete. Given only in case of absence

C = Satisfactory due to illness. Six weeks are allowed for

D = Below Average making up work; if not made up, “F” grade

F = Failure, credit not granted is recorded. (See 7.c.)

NC = No Credit (See 14

*NG = No Grace (See 14)

*Where primary language instruction is not available, “NG” may be used for limited-or non-English proficient (LEP/NEP) students until such time that a meaningful evaluation can be made.

•  Reporting Dates. Report cards are issued once each quarter, or once every six weeks, upon request of the school and with administrative approval; dates are provided in Data Systems Department Calendar. When there is an even number of weeks in a semester, quarter report cards should be issued at close of the first half of a semester; when there are nineteen weeks in a semester, first quarter is nine weeks in length and second quarter is ten weeks in length. Schools on a six-week grade reporting schedule issue report cards at the end of the first two six-week periods and at the end of each semester.

•  Withdrawing or Dropping Classes.

•  A student dropping a course DURING the first six weeks of a semester may do so without an entry recorded on his/her permanent cumulative record or report card.

•  A student dropping a course AFTER the first six weeks of a semester for reasons within his/her control, or who is dropped because his/her behavior in class is detrimental to the welfare of the class, may receive an “F” on his/her permanent cumulative record.

•  For a student withdrawing for reasons NOT within his/her control , each school should evaluate individual circumstances and determine at the time whether an “F” should appear in the student's report card, permanent cumulative record, or both. A withdrawing student who is not failing may receive a “W” with grade to date of withdrawal.

•  Students leaving school early. Students who transfer during the last two weeks of a semester may receive a report of grades via U.S. mail by leaving a stamped, self-addressed envelope in the school office; students leaving prior to this time may be issued a report of grades at the time of leaving. (Principals may make an informal written statement regarding the status of the student at the time of transfer.)

•  Reporting Unsatisfactory Work. All teachers shall make a written report to parents or guardian, and to the Principal on students doing unsatisfactory work, (Unsatisfactory work is defined as student progress that is failing (F). Reports of notification of unsatisfactory progress must be issued whenever it becomes evident to a teacher that a student is in danger of failing a course, but must do so sufficiently in advance of grade reports to permit improvement (usually five weeks). Notification must be in the form of a written report. A failing grade may not be issued unless such notification is made. Refusal of a parent or guardian to respond to a written report shall not preclude failing the student at the end of the grading period. (Ed. Code Section 49067)

NOTE: Teachers are encouraged to issue written reports to parents whenever it becomes evident that a student is working below course requirement or below grade level expectancy.

•  Advanced Placement Courses. All students in advanced placement courses must receive

grades of “A” or “B”, except when a conference has been held with the parent and student prior to close of the quarter. If a student's work has been less than the level of a recommending grade, transfer from the advanced placement course to a regular class must be recommended unless the parent and student request that the student remain in the advanced placement course, with the understanding that the teachers will award a grade on the basis of the teacher's judgment of the student's performance.

•  Advanced Classes. It is assumed that most students enrolled in advanced classes in English, social studies, science, and mathematics would receive grades of “A” or “B”. However, since some students may be selected for advanced class work on the basis of potential rather than achievement, a few inevitably will fail to earn recommending grades. If a student receives a quarter grade of “C”, his/her counselor should institute a follow-up within two to four weeks. In many instances this should provide sufficient incentive to improve the work. However, if it is anticipated by the teacher that the student will receive a semester grade of “C”, a “Special Progress Report to Parents” should be issued not later than three weeks prior to the end of the semester.

If semester grade is a “C”, continuing a class would be contingent upon attitude and interest of the student and his/her ability to profit from the more challenging and mature program; students who receive grades lower than “C” ordinarily should be transferred to a regular class. A year-end grade of “C” normally would disqualify a student from enrolling in an advanced class in the same subject area at the next grade level. Exceptions might be made on the basis of individual school policies and upon the combined judgment of teacher, student, counselor, and parent.

•  Special Day Classes for Handicapped Students. Progress reporting for students enrolled in special day classes for the handicapped varies with the needs of the student; however, parents should be given a written progress report at least annually. (Regular “Grade Report, Secondary” is used.)

•  Medical excuses from Physical Education. (See Procedure No 4770 for senior high school graduation requirements.)

•  Students excused from participation because of illness or injury for half or more of the class periods held during the grading period under consideration will not receive a grade or credit; report for physical education will be marked, “Medical excuse-no credit.”

•  Students who DO participate for more than half of the class periods held during the grading period under consideration will receive a grade as prescribed.

•  School Guidelines. At each school a written statement of the site grading policy shall be included in the school's discipline study or faculty handbook. Site guidelines should include consideration of school-initiated absences, such as field trips, athletic events, etc.

•  No Credit. Teachers may issue “NC” (no credit) on a student's report card subject to all of the following considerations:

•  Advance approval of Principal or designee is obtained;

•  Evaluated class work is passing or acceptable, but excessive absence has prevented the student from meeting course objectives;

•  Student's absences exceed standards adopted at the site;

•  Absences are other than truancy;

•  “A Special Progress Report to Parents” was issued.

NOTE: A course for which no credit is earned shall be listed on the cumulative student record showing an “NC” grade.

•  Programming LEP / NEP Immigrants. Circumstances for many immigrants are such that few or no records may be obtained regarding prior schooling. LEP / NEP immigrants having no records and no prior school attendance during the present school year may be programmed into classes upon arrival but will receive a grade of “no credit” (NC). Where primary language instruction is not available, “no grade” (NG) may be used for limited or non-English proficient students until such time that a meaningful evaluation can be done. (See Section C.5.)

IMPLEMENTATION

•  Reporting Unsatisfactory Progress

•  Principal notifies staff early in a semester of the deadline for sending a special progress report to parents of students doing unsatisfactory work. This deadline should be early enough (usually five weeks) to allow students time to improve grades before semester grading periods. (Sending of warning notices prior to first and third quarter grade report date, and prior to first two six-week grade report dates of each semester, shall be optional with the Principal.)

•  Teacher

•  Completes “Special Progress Report to Parents” for each student doing unsatisfactory work; requests student to sign notice.

•  Informs student of necessity for returning white copy of notice signed by parent; mails white copy of notice to student's home or gives to student to take home.

•  Gives pink copy to student's counselor.

•  Retains canary copy and signed white copy after student returns it.

•  Six-Week Progress Reporting

•  Data Systems Department provides preprinted grade reports (with student identifying information and class schedule) for pick up by schools as scheduled in Data Systems Department calendar.

•  School personnel distribute grade reports to teachers

•  Teachers record student grades in accordance with instructions received from Principal.

•  Completed grade reports are either mailed to parents or delivered by students, according to school option.

•  Quarterly Progress Reporting

•  School data clerk provides teachers with instructions and grade rosters received from Data Systems Department.

•  Teachers complete grade roster information in accordance with individual school's practice; returns grade rosters, along with grade additions for students not on rosters, to school data clerk for processing.

•  Data Systems Department processes grade reports and other school reports; returns reports to school for distribution.

•  Final Semester Progress Reporting. The same procedure as for quarterly reporting is used, except grades are entered on permanent cumulative records. This procedure is followed by all schools for semester progress reporting.

FORMS AND AUXILIARY REFERENCES

•  Grade Report and Grade Roster, provided by Data Systems

•  Special Progress Report to Parents, ordered annually

•  Grade Report for Absentees, Stock No. 22-G-6805

•  Cumulative and Permanent Record Card, Grade 7-12, Stock No. 22-C-8380

•  Secondary Schools Data Systems Reference Manual

REPORTS AND RECORDS

•  Teacher to Principal and parent, when required, “Special Progress Report to Parents” (See C.8.). School data clerk's copy is retained in school's permanent file; counselor's copy is retained by counselor during student's career in the school; student's copy becomes property of parents.

  
ROOM CHANGES

It is important that the office knows where classes are at all times . Any time a teacher takes a class to another location such as the library or auditorium he/she must leave a sign on the door telling where the class is.

  
SATURDAY SCHOOL

Saturday School is designed to be an alternative out-of-school suspension. The objective of Saturday School is to keep students in school and, at the same time, make them accountable for their behavior. This program will also be used to make up absences that are deemed unexcused or truancies.

Saturday School will meet each Saturday following a school week, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The students assigned to Saturday School will be supervised at all times by a certificated staff member.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

•  Assignment to Saturday School will be made by an administrator or counselor only. This assignment may be made for one or more Saturdays.

•  Students who are non-cooperative with the Saturday School plan will be sent home immediately and will be subject to out-of-school suspension.

•  Students arriving after 8:30 a.m. will not be admitted to Saturday School and will be subject to out-of-school suspension.

•  Students assigned to Saturday School must present, to the supervising teacher, a release signed by a parent if one has not been previously turned in to the Saturday School coordinator. Otherwise, attendance will be denied.

  
SCHOOL DAY

Teachers are expected to observe school hours as specified in the contract. Allow sufficient time before and after the student day to fulfill professional responsibilities.

Any teacher leaving the school grounds during the school day should inform the office of his/her location in case of emergency.

   
SITE SECURITY

•  Lock your classroom door if you are going to be on site after 3:00 p.m.

•  If possible, know who you are letting into your room.

•  Name tags are required of ALL visitors on campus.

•  Visitors are required to check in at the office.

•  No visitor will be allowed in a teacher's classroom without office approval.

•  Do not stay on the site unless someone is aware you are here. Any teacher working after 3:30 p.m. will notify the office and request permission .

STATE: Which Room; Time Leaving; Purpose

•  Check on your colleagues from time to time.

•  Report any non-student on campus to the administration immediately.

•  Know the locations of the telephones nearby.

•  If in danger, throw whatever you have nearby through a window and SCREAM !!

•  If in a room with no windows, get out the best way you can.

•  Be on assigned supervision posts as required. Adequate supervision is essential.

•  Do not let anyone remove school equipment or personal items from your room unless you know who it is. Ask him/her to show District I.D. If he/she refuses, notify the office immediately.

•  If you drive your car on campus after hours, be sure to lock it.

•  All teachers will lock all doors, windows, and any other entrance to a room upon leaving an empty room.

•  The exterior doors for the 100, 200, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and bungalows will be locked between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

•  Keys issued to teachers are not to be given to students for any reason.

•  The school site is on a security system. DO NOT enter on weekends or holidays unless you have been cleared by the Principal and School Police have been notified. You must have a Protected Premises Pass. You will set off the alarm.

•  The principal requires that all district employees wear name tags while on campus.

•  No driving on campus between 6:30 am and 4:00 pm without permission from an administrator.

PROCEDURE FOR AUTHORIZED ENTRY AFTER SCHOOL HOURS

Our school is included in the District's intrusion and fire alarm system, which is monitored by our School Police Department. When intrusion and/or fire information is received at central headquarters, it dispatches patrol cars to the location, contacts the police and/or fire departments, as well as investigates all response from the device installed in our school.

Staff members who are authorized to enter an alarm protected area after normal working hours, on weekends, or on holidays MUST OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

•  The Principal is to restrict the number of personnel to an absolute minimum. The number of persons authorized to enter the building is determined by the School Police Office.

•  The alarm system will be set by the night custodian at the end of his regular shift and will be turned off by the Building Services Supervisor at the beginning of his regular shift.

•  Personnel granted emergency entry will:

•  Be issued an entry card, which is available from the Principal. Entry into any other than a specified location will cause security officers to be dispatched.

•  Call the School Police Office (619-291-7678) upon entering and provide your name, job title and entry card code number. Give location to be entered. After completing business, close and lock any open windows, doors, and shut off machines, fans, equipment, etc.

•  Immediately before leaving the protected zone, contact the School Police Office by phone to verify that you are leaving the protected area.

Any deviation from the entry procedure will result in the dispatch of school police officers and regular police. Please help avoid unnecessary false alarms and embarrassment of employees.

Experience thus far has proved that properly operated and secured sites dramatically reduce vandalism and loss of property. Your cooperation is appreciated.

DO NOT ENTER THE SCHOOL ON WEEKENDS UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND HAVE BEEN ISSUED A PROTECTED PREMISES PASS.

  
SPEAKERS

Teachers must have the approval of the Principal before engaging classroom speakers other than District personnel. It is also required that the speaker stop in at the front office and sign the guest register upon arrival. A thank you note on behalf of the school should be sent by the teacher.

  
STAFF MEETINGS

A schedule of staff meetings will be given out at the beginning of the year. Other meetings will also be scheduled as needed.

  
STUDENT ORGANIZATION SYSTEM (SOS)

Professional research, the experience of other San Diego area middle schools, and our own evaluation, have shown that the system improves student performance and work habits. We're asking that you help us prepare your son or daughter for a successful academic year.

WE ASK THAT EACH STUDENT HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

•  Three ring binder – at least 1-1/2” deep. A thinner binder makes it difficult to keep materials organized. Individual folders for each class are not appropriate since they are often misplaced, the wrong one is taken to class, and papers cannot be secured and are lost.

•  Dividers for each subject – The notebook should contain dividers, either purchased or homemade. By having a section for each class, students can organize information for study and can find assignments that are due.

•  8-1/2 x 11 notebook paper punched for the binder – students need a supply of punched notebook paper. Spiral notebooks are not appropriate, since assignments cannot be organized in the binder and tend to get lost, and supplementary materials handed out by the teacher cannot be arranged in the spiral notebook.

•  Pen/pencil pouch to fit the binder – Students need pen/pencil pouch, since pens and pencils carried in pockets and purses are often lost.

•  Personal reading book – San Diego City Schools has set a goal for each student to read at least twenty-five books per year to meet District Literacy Standards. Ten minutes of class time in English, history, and mathematics have been set aside to reach this goal. Students must bring a book which should interest them, be of appropriate material for middle school, and be a novel , not a collection of cartoons or a magazine. A standard paperback fits easily into the pen/pencil pouch which is required for the notebook.

•  Student planner – At the start of the school year, the students will be asked to purchase a student planner at the time they have their textbooks issued. The cost of a planner is $5.00. Teachers will expect each student to write down the homework assignment each day on the calendar as a reminder. This is also an excellent way for parents to see what is expected of their child daily.

SOS can really help improve academic performance, help students feel better prepared to walk into class each day, and help parents know what is going on during a great deal of their child's day.

  
SUBSTITUTES

HOW TO OBTAIN A SUBSTITUTE

Place your request on the SAM (Substitute Assignment Management) System (293-8003). If you are not sure what to do, check with the Secretary.

The classroom teacher must have the following for the substitute:

•  Up-to-date roster of students for each class

•  Up-to-date seating chart

•  The daily program (including regular happenings)

•  Lesson plans for ALL classes. Lesson plans are essential to the substitute teacher. A substitute teacher should never be expected to go “cold turkey” into your class.

•  Specific instructions for supervision, etc.

  
SUPERVISION

District Procedure 6270 states “Pupils are to be under the direct supervision of a member of the staff at all times while in school or while attending a school-directed activity.” For this reason, staff members are assigned to supervise in various areas around the school throughout the day. A campus supervision schedule has been given to all teachers indicating areas which they are to supervise either before or after school. Staff members are urged to be prompt in reporting to their supervision posts and to remain there until times designated on the assignment form. Instructional aides will remain until the tardy bell rings. It is important that supervision assignments be covered each day assigned and for the entire period of the assignment.

During supervision, please be alert for:

1. Shoving

2. Running

3. Mischievous behavior

4. Smoking

5. Fighting or potential confrontation

6. Riding of bikes on campus

7. Skateboards on campus

8. Tardy students

A FEW IDEAS:

•  Provide positive reinforcement for good behavior. “Nothing improves my hearing like praise.”

•  Be attentive to students and circulate while supervising.

•  Speak firmly, yet kindly, to students.

•  Remove a student from a group to discuss a problem.

•  Assist frustrated students.

•  Observe and report signs of developing problems.

•  If a problem persists, refer student to counselor.

•  Do not hit or grab a student for any reason other than to prevent him/her from physical harm or causing physical harm.

•  Use student names when possible – otherwise use general terms. (Be careful of words like “boy” and derogatory comments like “jerk” or “idiot”.)

SITUATIONS TO NOTE: ACTION TO TAKE

1. Loitering:

Student - Check pass, send along to destination

- No pass, take to counselor

Non-student - Direct to office or ask to leave the campus

- Notify an administrator if necessary

2. Smoking - Take to Vice Principal. If student won't go with you,

Fighting bring name to VP

Profanity towards adult

Drugs or paraphernalia

3. First aid needed - Take to the nurse

4, Larger than normal - Move toward group, observe and alert others to be

gathering of students watchful of potential problem

  
SUPPLIES

The supply room will be open daily from 7:05 to 7:55 a.m. and 2:00 to 2:25 p.m. In addition, you are welcome to go in and shop anytime that the Building Services Supervisor is in his office at times other than listed above. However, please call first to ensure that he is there. If you are unable to come to the supply room you may send a student IN EMERGENCIES, but they must have a signed note from the staff member stating specifically what supplies are needed.

  
TELEPHONES

San Diego City Schools telephones are to be used for local calls only! Any calls of a personal nature should be limited.

It is absolutely imperative that you report all long-distance and/or toll calls to the switchboard operator. You will be billed later. Indicate if these calls are for school business. If so, you will not have to pay for the calls, but we do need to know for statement reconciliation purposes.

Students should use school phones only in an emergency , and their calls should be monitored by a staff member.

San Diego City Schools telephones are to be used for local calls only! Any calls of a personal nature should be limited.

It is absolutely imperative that you report all long-distance and/or toll calls to the switchboard operator. You will be billed later. Indicate if these calls are for school business. If so, you will not have to pay for the calls, but we do need to know for statement reconciliation purposes.

Students should use school phones only in an emergency , and their calls should be monitored by a staff member.

  
TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks will be issued to students on an individual basis. Normally, eighth graders receive books first; seventh graders the following day; sixth graders on the third day of distribution.

Whenever possible, class sets of textbooks will be available. All grade levels will have access to class sets of literature books used in English classes. In addition, copies of all textbooks will be available in the library for student use before and after school. Book covers are provided to students for the initial textbook distribution and all books, including class sets, are to be covered at all times.

  
TITLE IX

The provisions of Federal Law, Title IX, require that we provide equal opportunities for both sexes in all educational programs and activities. All elective programs and clubs must be open to both sexes. Teachers should be aware of sexist language in publications and textbooks and attempt to eliminate it whenever possible. All teachers are responsible for knowing the law and the District policy covering Title IX.

  
TRANSFER PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS

CLASSROOM

A student transferring to another class must obtain a data form from his/her counselor. He must then sign out of the former class and sign into the new class. The signed data form should be given to the student's counselor by the last teacher to sign the student into class.

TRANSFER TO ANOTHER SCHOOL

A student transferring to another school must clear through the Attendance Office. He/she will receive a transfer form which must be signed and cleared. Check-out includes:

•  P.E. locker

•  Textbooks

•  Library books and materials

•  Each teacher

•  Nurse

•  Attendance clerk (she will receive it last and give the student a copy)

  
TRUANCIES

Individual teachers are asked to discipline students who are truant for their period only. Some teachers may wish to have such students serve an hour of administrative detention for each single-period truancy. The following procedure has been adopted by the Shared Decision-Making Council. The procedure pertains to students who are truant for the entire period .

•  Teacher determines that a single-period truancy exists and teacher wishes to assign an administrative detention.

•  Teacher phones parent/guardian giving a minimum of 24 hours notice of the detention.

•  Teacher notifies student, giving a minimum of 24 hours notice, and student and teacher complete a detention notice, copies of which are available in the workroom (on the counter be the xerox workorder tray).

•  Completed detention notice is placed in detention supervisor's mailbox no later than noon on the day of detention.

•  After detention, detention supervisor returns detention notice to the mailbox of the assigning teacher.

•  Detention may be doubled for failure to complete original detention satisfactorily.

•  A regular referral may be used for continuing problems.

  
VISITORS

All visitors must check in through the main office. Parents are always welcome to visit the school, but should make an appointment if they would like to see a specific person at a specific time. Classroom visits must be arranged 24 hours in advance by teacher, counselor or administrator. Student visitors are not permitted .

All visitors must wear an official visitor's pass, which can be obtained at the main office.

  
WEBSITE

The Wangenheim website can be accessed at www.sandi.net/wangenheim . Staff members may submit announcements, articles, photos etc. to the webmaster.

For the safety of our students we adhere to the following guidelines:

•  Students' last names are never put on the website. Students are referred to by a first name and last initial only.

•  A student's name is never put next to his/her photo.

•  Student work is published with student permission only.

WILDCAT WAY

Here at Wangenheim, all the staff and students live by The Wildcat Way. The ten pillars of The Wildcat Way are:

Courtesy, Commitment, Respect, Appreciation, Initiative, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, Honesty and Cooperation which all lead to Success

All Wangenheim students are expected to live by The Wildcat Way. Students who follow The Wildcat Way may be recognized with a Wildcat Card. Each month the five students who best exemplify The Wildcat Way will be chosen as Wildcats of the Month. In addition, all students have the opportunity to earn a prestigious Leadership, Character and Service Award (LCS). 

  
ZERO TOLERANCE

On July 13, 1993 , the Board of Education approved the following Zero Tolerance Policy concerning students who possess weapons or engage in repeated fights and acts of violence:

•  The Zero Tolerance Policy defines a weapon as a firearm, pistol replica, starter pistol, stun, BB, or pellet gun, Knife of any size/type, dirk, dagger, razor, slingshot, explosive, and all fireworks. Any object used in a threatening manner and not usually considered a weapon will be considered a weapon under the Zero Tolerance Policy.

•  The Zero Tolerance Policy applies to repeated incidents of fighting, participating in violent acts, and causing serious injury. Trespassing on school grounds by students who have not obtained clearance from the school office and are not enrolled will result in a zero tolerance action on the third offense.

Students who violate the Zero Tolerance Policy are subject to suspension and are recommended for expulsion from school. In addition, students who violate the penal code (law) will be charged, arrested, and taken to a juvenile detention facility. Expulsion from the San Diego City Schools may result in the student's loss of the right to attend school or the student may be placed in an alternative school.

The Zero Tolerance Policy is designed to ensure the safety of those attending the San Diego City Schools and to provide an appropriate learning environment for all students. There can be no acceptable reason for possession of a weapon on the school grounds.