Student Information - Cajon Valley Union School District

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STUDENT HANDBOOK
2016 – 2017
Marietta Minjares, Principal
HILLSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
In collaboration with family and community, Hillsdale Middle School’s mission is to
develop learners, leaders and artists using challenging, innovative instruction.
Natoshia Bartley, Assistant Principal
Christopher Stephens, Assistant Principal
Carole Sutton, Counselor
Kara Smith, Counselor
Marilyn Stogner, Office Manager
Rosa Serna, Attendance
Wendy Fougeron, Assistant Principals’ Secretary
Office
(619) 441-6156
Asst. Prin.
(619) 441-5959
Counseling (619) 441-6186
Attendance (619) 588-3017
FAX
(619) 441-6185
www.cajonvalley.net/hillsdale
1301 Brabham Street
El Cajon, CA 92019
School Colors: Blue, White and Grey
School Mascot: Husky
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome to the 2016-17 school year at Hillsdale Middle School.
This online handbook is available on the Hillsdale website throughout the year as a reference for parents and
students. Important information such as bell schedules, school guidelines, student expectations as well as
school-wide programs, emergency procedures and services is provided.
This is the first year we will be using an on-line planner called myHomework app for students to record
assignments. Teachers will be learning how to use the App and working collaboratively with students to
determine the best way to utilize and personalize this planning tool. The goal is for students and parents to
access and record assignments for all classes and school events. We appreciate your patience as we venture
into mastering this new organizational tool.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or visit the school so we can assist you. I look forward to
meeting each and every one of you and together making this a successful and rewarding school year.
Marietta Minjares
Principal
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Bell Schedules
Regular Bell Schedule
Visitors must check
in between 8:00 a.m.
– 3:30 p.m.
Upon the first visit to Hillsdale,
visitors or volunteers, must
present their driver’s license or
govt. ID to our office staff so it
may be scanned and entered in
the RAPTOR Visitor System.
After the initial scan, visitors will
be able to easily sign in and out
on their own at the computer
kiosk to receive their visitor’s
pass. Visitors must keep their
visitor’s pass on their person the
entire time they are on campus.
Closed Campus
In order to ensure student safety
and protect the learning
environment, state law mandates a
closed campus.
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Only enrolled students may
be on campus when school
is in session.
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Students leaving campus
without permission are
considered truant.
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Students who ride the bus
are considered “still at
school” when they board
and while on the bus. All
school rules apply on
buses.
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After arriving at school,
students are not permitted
to leave the campus at any
time during school hours,
unless checked out by a
parent or guardian.
How to Contact
Teachers
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
1st Lunch
Period 5
2nd Lunch
Period 6
Period 7
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12:19
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9:30
10:25
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1:10
12:45
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2:35
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Monday Minimum Day Bell Schedule
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
1st Lunch
Period 5
2nd Lunch
Period 6
Period 7
9:00
9:34
10:19
11:04
11:49
11:45
12:19
12:30
1:04
1:49
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9:30
10:15
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Parents please schedule any appointments for your child before or after school
hours. If you must pull your child from school, please refer to the bell
schedules above and coordinate your pick-up between class periods.
MORNING ARRIVAL
Students must arrive or be dropped off at school AFTER 8:30 AM
unless enrolled in before school extended day classes. Once the gates
open at 8:30 am all students must enter and remain inside the gates at
all times. If students arrive to school between 9:00 am and 9:15 am
they must REPORT DIRECTLY TO ZERO PERIOD. Students who
arrive to school after 9:15 am must report to the Attendance Office.
OFFICE HOURS
The front office is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
YEARLY CALENDAR
Please refer to the Cajon Valley District Calendar for school holidays
and report card periods.
“Be kind, be responsible.”
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Parent Involvement
Information for Parents
Parents are Partners
At Hillsdale, parents are partners in the educational process.
Our staff understands that only by teaming with parents can
we help students achieve their full potential. Parents are
strongly encouraged to visit the school, supervise student
homework assignments, frequently check Zangle/Q Parent
Connect for assignments and current grades, communicate
regularly with teachers, and assure their student’s regular
attendance.
Student Handbook
This Student Handbook is posted on the Hillsdale website
and available through a new online App. The handbook
includes general student/parent information regarding
Hillsdale’s rules, grading policy, school activities and
operations. The calendar for recording assignments will now
be entered online through a new App called myHomework
App.
To ensure knowledge of school policies and procedure and
support academic success, students and parents must
familiarize themselves with the handbook. Please review
these pages together. During the first week of school,
teachers will review the handbook with their classes.
Students are encouraged to ask questions regarding policies
and procedures. Teachers will notify students on how
assignments will be posted and provide support on how to
use myHomework App. We appreciate your patience as we
transition to an online student handbook and planner.
A message for
parents
Item Drop-offs
Student must take
responsibility for bringing
necessary items to school.
We have a strict policy for
items dropped of for
students at the office. The
school staff will not interrupt
instructional time to deliver
items to students. If a family
member brings an item, the
office staff will not call the
student up to the office. The
student must take the
initiative to check before
school, during passing
periods and at lunch to pick
up their items. If time
permits, a hall pass may be
delivered to a student
AFTER LUNCH so they may
pick up any item(s) left.
Please take every measure
possible to ensure your child
leaves home prepared with
school items and materials
such as textbooks, pens,
pencils, paper, projects, PE
uniform, lunch or lunch
money. The office does not
have space and will not take
responsibility for any items
dropped off.
“Be the best you can be.”
Attendance Information
Student Attendance
Independent Study
Contract
Students who must be away
from school on family business
for five or more days, may apply
for an Independent Study
Contract. The contract can be
obtained from the Attendance
Clerk at least one week before
the first date of the absence.
Students with excessive
absences or D’s and/or F’s in
academics will not be granted an
Independent Study contract.
Teachers may assign contract
work. It is possible that your
student’s teachers will require
additional make-up work to
obtain credit for missed
assignments (i.e., test, research
projects, etc.) Assigned work
must be completed in its entirety
and returned to the office on the
day the student returns to school
or the absences will be
considered unexcused.
Successful completion of an
Independent Study Contract
does not count towards a perfect
attendance award.
Transfers/Withdrawal
Parents of transferring or
withdrawing students must notify
the Counseling Department prior
to the student’s last day. A
student’s withdrawal is complete
when all textbooks, library books
and Chromebook are returned.
All fines must be paid, records
cleared and a transfer/
withdrawal form must be
completed.
Critical to a student’s success in school is regular and punctual
attendance. Parents must clear student attendance within 5 days
following the absence. No single factor may interfere with a student’s
progress more quickly than frequent tardiness or absence. Regular
attendance is required by law, and students with unexcused
absences are considered “Truant.” Excessive unexcused absences
will result in a letter to the parent/guardian and/or may result in the
student being referred to SARB (School Attendance Review Board)
and the juvenile authorities. Students should arrive on campus NO
EARLIER than 8:30 am unless attending the supervised before
school program.
Absences and Tardies
Absences for personal illness, quarantine, personal medical or dental
appointments, or funeral attendance for an immediate family member
are the only excused absences according to the California Education
Code. In addition, an absence may be excused for a court
appearance, observation of religious holiday, or the funeral service of
a person who is not an immediate family member, provided the
absence is approved in written form in advance. Parents may provide
the office with an explanation for an excused absence, either by phone
(588-3017) or written note. Students who arrive after 9:15 am must
report directly to the attendance window where they will be given
an Admit to Class Slip. If a student arrives at school between 9:00
am and 9:15 am they must Report directly to their ZERO period
class and their teacher will mark them tardy in ZANGLE.
Definition of a tardy: A student not in their assigned seat,
with materials and ready to begin work when the bell rings.
Leaving School During School Hours
Parents should send a note to the Attendance Office BEFORE school
or come to the Attendance window 15 minutes before a student needs
to leave. If your child is in PE class, please be prepared to wait until
the end of the period for your child. Parents, family members or
authorized individuals indicated on the emergency card MUST BE
OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE AND BRING GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID
to the Attendance Window to sign out a student. Just a reminder that
classroom interruptions reduce students’ optimal learning time and are
strongly discouraged unless absolutely necessary.
Saturday School/Academy
Students may attend Saturday Academy, when offered at other middle
schools, to make-up absences and/or tardies. Questions may be
directed to the Assistant Principal’s office.
“The choice is yours.”
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Attendance Information
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Related Tardiness Consequences
Repeated tardiness can lead to academic and disciplinary
problems. Excessive tardiness to any period per trimester will
result in the following consequences:
1st tardy
2nd tardy
3rd tardy
4th tardy
5th tardy
6th tardy
7th tardy
8th+ tardy
warning
teacher conference with student
teacher detention
parent notified by teacher/letter from attendance
lunch detention
lunch & after school detention
referral/one week lunch detention
AP call home/referral/LOP/one week lunch detention
Absences/Extra-Curricular Activities
In order to participate in any extra-curricular activities, students
should be present at school on the day of the activity, or the
Friday before, if the activity falls on a weekend.
How Attendance Builds School Success
Attendance is more than a student’s physical presence in the
school building. Regular attendance builds school success,
mental and intellectual engagement, social interactions, and
emotional responsiveness. The very nature of the school
experience challenges the student to encounter success in a
variety of areas. Attendance is the opportunity for a student to
develop in three different ways and each is important for
success.
• Successful academic achievement is directly related to
attendance. Success in academics builds readiness for
additional learning and forms the foundation for adult
careers.
• School attendance also provides opportunities for
emotional growth. Students are able to develop their own
identity in an environment of peers. They have the
opportunity to experience the culture of their school and
build their understanding of the behaviors that are
needed for success.
• School attendance also gives students the opportunities
and practice required to build the social interactions and
skills needed to develop positive relationships with others.
Health Office
If a student feels ill or is in need
of health care, a health office
pass must be obtained from the
teacher to allow the student to
go to the Health Office. We do
not have a certificated school
nurse at our school full time.
However, our Health Aide can
take care of most minor
problems like First Aid,
temperature assessment, and
phone calls home to determine
whether the student should
remain at school. If neither
parent nor emergency contacts
can be reached, the student
must remain at school until the
end of the school day. Students
who are ill may not walk or bike
home. A parent or authorized
individual must check out an ill
student from school.
Medication
Medication should be taken at
home if at all possible. If it is
necessary to take medication of
any kind, including OTC
medication during school hours,
the medication must be brought
to school in the original bottle or
OTC packaging, accompanied
by a completed Form #CH-41 Physician’s Recommendation
for Medication. Students are not
permitted to carry medication
with them at any time.
Students may not use a cell
phone to contact a parent or
guardian about health issues
during a school day without
first obtaining permission
from a teacher, health aide or
nurse.
“Make it a great day Huskies.”
Student Support Services
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Counseling
Counseling
Conflict
Fighting and threats that
occur at school are strictly
prohibited. Students involved
in conflict, whether physical,
verbal or otherwise, may be
required to participate in
conflict resolution facilitated
by a staff member. The keys
to successful conflict
resolution are honesty, open
communication, personal
responsibility, and remorse.
Physical conflicts may result
in suspension. It is important
to note that students who use
physical force rather than
retreating or protecting
themselves during a physical
confrontation or students
participating in “play fighting”
may be subject to
suspension.
Change of Address
It is important that families
inform the school Counseling
Office of any change in
address or telephone
number. Current information
assures contact during
emergencies, delivery of
report cards and other
important notices or
correspondence from school.
The team providing Student Support Services includes 2 counselors, a
counseling clerk and a counseling secretary.
Services may include:
• Social/emotional counseling
• Groups concerning such topics as stress management,
decision making, self esteem, accountability, coping skills,
drug education, anger management and grief counseling
• Conferences with parents and/or teachers
• Schedules for appropriate classes
• Referrals to community resources
• Harassment issues
Our goal is to assist students to grow academically and socially during
their stay at Hillsdale. The middle school years offer new experiences,
challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities for students to clarify
values, set goals, and continue developing confidence and positive
self-esteem.
Students may request a confidential conference with a counselor to
discuss personal or school problems. Appointments may be made by
filling out a Counselor Request Form available in the Counseling
Office.
The counselors want to work with parents to see that the students’
experiences at Hillsdale are rewarding. Parents are encouraged to be
involved. Please call to discuss any concern or request counseling
services.
Support Program
A system of positive reinforcement, along with a progressive support
program is the foundation upon which an orderly, productive, and safe
school environment is developed and maintained. Parents are an
integral part of an effective support plan. Only by working together can
parents and staff provide the appropriate stimulus to help each student
achieve his/her best effort at school. Certain types of behavior are
considered extremely serious, and of such a disruptive nature, that
suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion may occur for the
first offense. These behaviors include:
• Threats or threatening behavior*
• Fighting
• Racial statements
• Robbery/Extortion
• Possession of explosives or use of weapons
• Serious bodily injury
• Sexual harassment
• Verbal or physical abuse of any school employee
• Bullying/Harassment
* Any inappropriate statements about bombs, guns, weapons, or killing will
warrant severe consequences. No kidding or jokes will be tolerated.
“Make it a great day Huskies.”
Student Information
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Dress Code
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BUY SCHOOL CLOTHES
Appropriate school attire enables students to focus on academics. It is inappropriate to wear
anything that distracts from or disrupts the learning environment or educational process.
Cajon Valley Union School District Administrative Regulation 5132 states:
1. Shoes must be worn at all times.
2. Students shall not wear clothing items that contain messages that are vulgar, offensive, or
libelous; that denigrate others on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, or disability; that promote alcohol or drug use or violence; or that
are otherwise contrary to the school’s educational mission.
3. Clothing, jewelry, wrist bands and personal items (backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags,
water bottles, etc.) shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude,
gang related, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco
company advertising, promotions and likenesses, or which advocate racial, ethnic, violent or
religious prejudice. Waist chains for wallets are not allowed at school.
4. Hats, beanies, hoods, bandanas, sweatbands, wigs or other head gear are not allowed
and shall not be worn except for medical, religious purposes or special school events. In
such case, a doctor or parent note is required. Sunglasses should not be worn unless
prescribed by a physician.
5. Brief and revealing clothing is not appropriate apparel in school. The following are
guidelines on brief clothing are examples and do not cover all situations:
a. students shall not wear halter tops, garments with spaghetti straps, or strapless
garments (recommended 1” wide to cover undergarments)
b. garments that are “see-through”, cut low, are off the shoulder or expose one’s
midriff are not acceptable (tops with a scoop neck may be no lower than the apex
of the armpits)
c. hems of skirts and shorts must reach finger tips when arms are relaxed at sides
d. undergarments must not be visible
6. Students shall only wear pants that, when fastened, do not “sag” or have the waist band
fitting below the waist. All pants must fit around the waist and be properly fastened.
7. Hair must be clean and neatly groomed.
In addition, non-prescription cosmetic contact lenses and sunglasses must not be worn at
school. PANTS WITH HOLES ABOVE THE FINGERTIPS when arms are relaxed at sides
ARE NOT ALLOWED. Earrings that are more than 2” in diameter are not safe therefore not
allowed. Pajama tops, bottoms and slippers are not appropriate school apparel unless it is a
designated “Pajama Day”.
The Dress Code is a dynamic document. Administration will use its discretion to determine
appropriate attire in cases that are questionable. Changes may be made at any time during
the school year. Students and parents will be notified of any changes through the school
bulletin and/or Connect Ed. phone message.
CONSEQUENCES FOR DRESSING INAPPROPRIATELY AT SCHOOL:
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2 Wear loaner clothes for the day and a phone call home.
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3 Wear loaner clothes for the day, phone call home, and one lunch
detention.
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4 Wear loaner clothes for the day, referral for defiance, 3 lunch
detentions and parent signature on referral.
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5 Wear loaner clothes for the day, referral + 5 days lunch detention or 3
days before or after school detention and parent signature on referral.
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6 Wear loaner clothes for the day , referral + 5 days lunch detention and
Saturday School, LOP list and parent signature on referral.
School Sponsored
Activity - Eligibility
To attend any school-sponsored
activity, students must be in
attendance at school during the day
of the activity. The dress code and all
school rules apply to all activities.
Students who do not follow the dress
code or school rules will be removed
from the activity and may not be
allowed to return. Students who are
not enrolled at HMS cannot attend
the dances. Students on a LOP list
cannot attend certain school
sponsored activities. Students must
arrange to be picked up on time, if
there is a problem, students may be
excluded from the next schoolsponsored activity.
Anti-gang Policy
Hillsdale Middle School does not
tolerate gang activity of any kind.
Gang writing, signing and
clothing, including headgear of
any kind, are not permitted at any
time. District Policy directs the
following steps for gang related
incidents:
Parent Contact, Police Contact,
Suspension or Expulsion.
Profanity, Vulgarity or
Obscenity
Appropriate language must be
used at all times. Use of
profanity, vulgarity, and
obscenity is offensive and will
not be tolerated at school.
Items that are pornographic, or
contain profanity or vulgarities,
will be confiscated and held at
the Assistant Principal’s office
until a parent/guardian
personally picks them up.
“Be kind, be responsible.”
Student Information
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Academics
Classroom Conduct
Physical Education
Each student is required to take PE
each year. The PE uniform includes
shorts, t-shirt, socks, and athletic
shoes (supportive with laces are
strongly recommended). PE shorts
and T-shirts may be purchased from
the PE Dept. Locks are provided to
each student and are the property of
the school. Sweatshirts and
sweatpants are optional and can be
worn when the weather is cold.
They must be white, gray, blue or
black cotton/fleece material only
(NO NYLON sweats allowed) and
may NOT have pockets, hoods,
zippers, words or logos. Students
must adhere to school dress code
policy. Students may not “roll” their
shorts or “sag”. Limited emergency,
green loaner clothes are available.
School administration reserves the
right to enter school lockers at any
time to ensure a safe and secure
school environment. The school is
not responsible for lost or stolen
items.
Classroom conduct is an important key to a student’s success in
school. Students are expected to be prepared at all times. They are
expected to bring required materials to class, follow directions, and
conduct themselves in a way that supports their own achievement
and that of their fellow students. Continual violation of classroom
regulations may result in a student’s removal from class and/or
school. The following guidelines will help students to understand the
Hillsdale student behavior code and consequences.
Classroom Expectations
A quality learning atmosphere is the joint responsibility of
students, parents and Hillsdale staff. We all need to work
together to promote optimum achievement.
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Pay close attention to teachers and record each assignment
correctly
Be in your seat when bell rings, ready to work
Arrange to make up work missed when absent
Be neat in appearance and help keep the classroom clean
and neat
Follow directions and classroom expectations
Online chatting, note writing or passing is not permitted
Uphold academic honesty at all times
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Warning given
Parent contacted
Detention or other appropriate action
Referral to the Counselor/Assistant Principal
Establish behavior contract for future success
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If classroom rules are broken, the following actions are taken:
Missed Class Work or Homework
P.E. Medical Excuses
In the event of illness or injury, a
note must be provided by a parent
or guardian (which is honored for up
to 3 successive days and a
maximum of 2 times per trimester,
per CA Ed Code 51241).
If your child is injured or severely ill
and is not able to participate in PE
for an extended period of time, a
doctor’s note must be provided to
the Attendance Office immediately.
The Attendance Clerk will notify the
Counseling Office if an alternative
schedule needs to take place.
Students with PE notes must not
play activities before school or at
lunch as well. Please refer to the
PE rules and policies on page 27 for
more information.
It is the responsibility of a student who is absent for one or two days
to call a classmate, or look online at teacher websites, to get missed
assignments. After a student has been absent a third consecutive
day, the parent may call the school to arrange for missed work to be
picked up the following day in the front office.
Zangle/Q Parent Connection
Zangle/Q Parent Connection is a web application that provides
parents with direct access to student data via the Internet. Using a
confidential PIN and password, parents can connect to the school
district’s student database and view their student’s grades,
attendance, individual teacher emails, class news and more. To
obtain your PIN and password, each parent/guardian must bring a
government issued picture ID into the Hillsdale office and sign for the
paperwork. We will inform families new to Hillsdale when PINs and
passwords are available for pick up.
“Be the best you can be.”
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Student Information
Academics
Middle School Promotion Requirements
Promotion to high school is awarded on the basis of satisfactory
academic achievement, behavior, and attendance. The Cajon Valley
Governing Board policy (Ed Code 48070.5) regarding eighth grade
promotion criteria contains these primary points
• No more than 24 excused or unexcused absences per school
year allowed.
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• School Board Standards require 8 grade students to achieve
a minimum academic GPA of 1.5 cumulative for the year.
• Failure to meet these standard will result in the student’s
referral to a Promotion Committee. The Promotion Committee
will analyze each student’s school history, achievement, and
attendance records to make a final decision regarding the
student’s promotion status.
Honor Roll
Students who qualify for the Honor Roll have achieved a grade point
average of 3.5 or higher on their report card. A student’s academic
grades should not include F’s, Incompletes, or NM’s (No Mark). In
citizenship, a student may not have any D’s or F’s.
Principal’s Honor Roll – Trimesters 1 & 2
4.0 in scholarship, citizenship and effort.
Assistant Principal’s Honor Roll – Trimesters 1 & 2
Scholarship
3.8
Citizenship
3.5
Honor Roll
Scholarship
3.5
Promotion Activities
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8 grade students who have received excessive referrals may be
placed on a contract and may not be permitted to participate in extracurricular end of year activities.
Honors Recognition at Promotion
Students who achieve the following will be recognized in the promotion
program and honored with cords where designated below.
• 4.0 GPA in scholarship, citizenship and effort for all three years
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6 – 8 grade (Gold Cord)
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• 4.0 GPA in scholarship all three years, 6 – 8 (Silver Cord)
• Principal’s Honor Roll, 4.0 GPA in scholarship, citizenship and
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effort, Trimesters 1 & 2 in 8 grade only (Blue Cord)
• Assistant Principal’s Honor Roll, 3.8 GPA in scholarship and
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citizenship for Trimesters 1 and 2 in 8 grade.
• Honor Graduate, 3.5 GPA in scholarship for Trimesters 1 and
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2 in 8 grade
All trimester Report Card grades are final and may not be
changed. Parents must track grades on Q/Zangle and report any
discrepancies in final course grades immediately to the teacher.
Accelerated Math Courses
Placement in Accelerated Math 7
and Accelerated Math 8 is based on
district placement criteria which
includes a minimum requirement of
standards exceeded on the SBAC,
state mandated exam, in grade 6.
These courses are fast pace and
designed for students to master 1 ½
years of curriculum in one year.
Students must take Accelerated
Math 7 as a prerequisite to
Accelerated Math 8. Grades in
these courses are weighted. Please
refer to the Placement Criteria for
Middle School Math Classes posted
on the CVUSD website.
GATE Students
Any student who meets the
district criteria for GATE is eligible to
be placed in Honors English in
grades 7 or 8. Non GATE students
who receive an “A” in English the
previous school year , exceeds
standards on the SBAC state test
and in ELA and are highly
recommended by their teachers
may be placed in Honors classes if
space is available.
Common Core Standards
Resources for Parents
K–8 California's Common Core
Standards Parent Handbook
created by the California County
Superintendents Educational
Services Association & California
State Parent Teacher Association
(PTA), gives parents an introduction
to California's CCSS. The handbook
and translations may be found on
the CCSESA Common Core
Standards Communication Tools
Web page under the General
Overview Materials section at
http://ccsesa.org/specialprojects/common-core-standardscommunication-tools/.”
“The choice is yours”
Student Information
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Behavior
Discipline Guidelines
If a student engages in any of the following actions, consequences
will be issued: Assault, fighting; using, possessing or selling drugs,
cigarettes or alcohol; amorous conduct; bullying; extortion; harassment; hazing; cheating; defiance, disrespect and/or threat to a
staff member or student; defacement or damage of any kind to
school or personal property; disorderly conduct, disruption, forged
signature; inappropriate attire; foul language; theft or attempted
theft; truancy/ tardy. Depending on the severity or frequency of
the action, a wide range of consequences may result.
Cell Phones
Harassment/Bullying
Hillsdale Middle School
understands that students now
carry cell phones for safety and
convenience. Cell phones may be
used while on campus only for
educational purposes when
allowed and supervised by their
teacher. When not in use phones
must be not visible and stored
deep inside the main compartment
of the backpack throughout the
school day.
Harassing/Bullying behavior is characterized by the following:
• It is repeated – typically repeated over time.
• It is intentional – it is intended to hurt the target.
• It involves an imbalance of power or strength in favor
of the individual engaging in the behavior.
If cell phones are visible, being
used, or turned on at any time on
campus they are subject to
confiscation by the school.
1st offense – Phone held in AP
office until the end of the school
day where it can be picked up by
the student after writing the cell
phone rule.
2nd offense – A student will turn in
their phone in the morning before
school to be held by the AP
Secretary for 3 consecutive days.
Call made to parent.
3rd offense – A parent will be
required to come to the office to
pick up the cell phone. These
offenses may result in cell phone
privileges modified while at school.
If a cell phone is brought to school,
parents and students do so at their
OWN RISK. Students are
encouraged to check the lost and
found, however, the return rate for
lost cell phones is minimal.
Harassment or bullying in any form is not tolerated at Hillsdale and
may result in severe disciplinary action, including suspension. Pursuant
to law, racially oriented comments or conduct derogatory
to a particular group or individual, constitutes harassment in the
educational setting. Harassment or bullying may occur as verbal
or written comments, physical annoyances or threats.
Every student on campus has the right to learn in a safe and secure
environment. If students witness other students being bullied or feel as
if they are being bullied, speak with an Assistant Principal, Campus
Safety Assistant or counselor right away. Bullying must be reported to
an adult in order for our staff to support your child.
Sexual Harassment
It is against state law and district policy for students to
engage in conduct of a sexual nature.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other
verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, constitute
sexual harassment. Sexual harassment may occur as a pattern of
degrading sexual speech or actions, ranging from verbal or physical
annoyance or distractions, to deliberate intimidations and threats or
demands. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:
• Vulgar remarks
• Sexually derogatory comments
• Physical touching, pinching, patting, or blocking free
movement
• Sexual propositions or advances
• Physical assault
“Make it a great day Huskies!”
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Student Information
Consequences for Misbehavior
Alternative Learning Center (ALC)
Students are assigned to the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) for
specified periods during the day if they are unable to maintain
appropriate behavior in their regular classroom or as a consequence for
misconduct. Parents are notified by phone the day of detention or by a
copy of the referral being sent home requiring a parent signature.
Students whose behavior is inappropriate in ALC may be sent home for
the remainder of the day or suspended.
Lunch Detention
A student may be assigned by administration one or more lunch
detentions, served in the ALC room, as a consequence for inappropriate
behavior at school.
Grade level teams or individual teachers may assign their own
detentions as consequences for misconduct in the classroom. These
may be served in the classroom at lunch and before or after school.
Please read the teacher’s syllabus for classroom expectations and
consequences at the beginning of each school year.
Suspension
Students are assigned suspension from school when the offense is
considered to be serious or students have multiple violations. Many of
the violations that warrant a suspension are found in the State Education
Code 48900. Students may not be on school premises unless with a
parent during suspension. Students are required to have a re-admission
meeting with an Assistant Principal. Students who engage in severe
offenses may be recommended for expulsion from the Cajon Valley
School District or transferred to another school.
Zero Tolerance
The Cajon Valley School District supports “Zero Tolerance” procedures.
“Zero Tolerance” means that any student who possesses a weapon,
provides or sells drugs at school, causes serious harm to another
individual or is a habitual disruption to the learning environment will face
suspension, possible expulsion proceedings, or arrest (when applicable).
Each Principal and Assistant Principal is provided with guidelines that
give very specific direction on the procedures to follow, should an
offense occur on campus.
Loss of Privilege List
(LOP)
Students earn placement on the
LOP list by:
- Receiving 2 or more F’s in
citizenship on their most recent
trimester report card or progress
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- 5 and successive referrals in
a school year
- Suspension from school
- Administrative placement
Placement on the LOP list lasts
until a student loses a privilege
such as an assembly or
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excursion field trip. 6 and 7
graders on the LOP list at the
end of the year will carry over to
the next year. They also run the
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risk of not participating in 8
grade optional activities which
are a privilege. There is no
petitioning for removal from the
LOP list.
Community/School
Service
Through restorative justice we
empower students by having
them take responsibility for their
own actions by participating in
community/school service such
as campus and classroom
beautification. This service is
used for students to make
amends for their adverse effect
on the community.
“Be kind, be responsible.”
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Library Media Center
ZERO PERIOD
Lost/Damaged Books
and Chromebooks
Books and textbooks are on
loan to students. Students
will be assigned numbered
texts for use during the year.
Each student is responsible
for items checked out in their
name. Students must not
loan out books to others or
store books in classrooms.
Fines are assessed for
damage, and students must
pay for lost materials. The
school accepts cash only.
Report cards and promotion
certificates will be withheld for
any student owing fines for
overdue, lost, stolen or
damaged texts or library
books. If, within a year, a lost
book is found, money will be
refunded. Keep receipts to
expedite this process.
Chromebooks
Mandatory forms for
appropriate technology use,
internet safety and
permission slips require
parent signatures prior to
check out. The option to
purchase the Protection Plan
is highly recommended to
avoid fees charged to parents
for broken and mishandled
Chromebooks. Please refer
to the hardcopy forms
distributed and the CVUSD
website for detailed
information.
This is a 30 minute period that includes the following: Thrively
personalized learning platform, Silent Sustained Reading (SSR),
Character Education activities, WEB academic support, tutoring,
team spirit activities and the daily broadcast. During this time,
students having issues with their assigned Chromebook device may
receive assistance from the Mouse Squad student tech support
team. There are a few simple guidelines that must be followed to
optimize Zero Period:
1. Students must check with the teacher for direction on the
use of Chromebooks or other electronic devices for logging
into Thrively, Google Classroom or any other instructional
tools or reading materials.
2. Students may read on a Nook, i-pad, phone only if
permitted and supervised by the teacher.
3. While reading, students may not talk or disrupt others.
4. At approximately 9:25 a.m., teachers will have students
stop their activity and focus on the content of the Husky
broadcast until the end of the period.
Chromebooks and Technology/Internet/Google/Permission to
Publish Use Agreement Forms
All parents and students must sign and return this agreement form.
Once signed, the permissions are in effect for the duration of your
child’s enrollment in CVUSD. If a parent wants to change these
permissions, a new form must be completed. Please refer to the
CVUSD AR 6163.4(a) on the district webpage for a complete listing
of student user obligations and responsibilities. Parents have the
option to purchase the insurance Protection Plan at the beginning
of the school year. All CVUSD students will be issued Chromebook
computers for one-to-one use at the beginning of the school year.
Parents will be notified about informational meetings and
procedures through Parent Connect calls/emails and
Communicator.
Hillsdale LibraryThe
The library is available to all students for class research and
recreational reading. Students may go to the library before and after
school without a pass. Hillsdale’s library has an on-line catalog for
student use in locating both print and multi-media resources.
Individuals may check out four books at a time. Books are due after
two weeks. English teachers will distribute overdue book notices.
Students are responsible for any library book checked out in their
names, and will be held financially responsible for damage and/or
loss of any library materials.
“Be the best you can be.”
Student Information
Behavior
School Ground Rules
Keeping Hillsdale Middle School neat, clean and a safe place to learn is
a responsibility shared by students and staff. Please take that
responsibility seriously by adhering to the following rules:
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The parking lot is off limits for students unless accompanied by an adult.
Running and other aerobic activities are permitted on playing field only.
All bikes, skateboards and scooters must be parked and locked in their
designated racks. Do not ride them on any area of the school campus. Helmets
must be worn when riding bikes, skateboards and scooters to and from
school.
Roller skates or blades and heelies are not allowed.
Graffiti and other forms of vandalism are not allowed.
Place all trash in trash receptacles and bottles and cans in recycling bins.
Knives, lighters, or other dangerous objects/weapons, drugs and/or alcohol are
NOT permitted on campus.
Aerosol sprays or pump sprays are not permitted. Inhalants (including white-out)
are not permitted unless accompanied by a doctor’s prescription
Physical or verbal harassment of any kind is not permitted.
Gum chewing is not permitted on campus.
Once a student arrives on campus he/she may not leave campus without
permission.
Students must leave school grounds immediately after dismissal unless
supervised by a teacher or other staff member or in the after school program.
Students MUST attend school on the day of an activity, or the Friday before, if
the activity falls on a weekend.
Public displays of affection (PDA’s) are not allowed.
Permanent colored markers are not allowed.
Birthday celebrations should not be disruptive of the learning environment. No
delivery of flowers, balloons, or presents will be sent to classrooms during
instructional time. They may be picked up after school. HOMEMADE FOOD IS
NOT ALLOWED per the Wellness Policy adhered to by the CVUSD.
Energy and highly caffeinated drinks are not allowed; sodas and heavily sugared
drinks are highly discouraged.
Only supplies needed for school should be brought on campus (CDs, laser pens,
headphones, cameras or other electronic devices MUST NOT BE BROUGHT TO
SCHOOL and will be confiscated. HILLSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN CELL PHONES OR OTHER
ELECTRONICS.
No unapproved sales on campus. See” Fundraising sales” page 17
Prohibited Items
There are specific laws against dangerous and/or inappropriate items
being brought to school. Students in possession of these items, may be
subject to suspension/expulsion. The following items listed below are
prohibited.
• Explosives of any kind such as fireworks, stink bombs, and shell
casings.
• Alcohol, narcotics and drugs, nicotine products and/or paraphernalia.
• Inappropriate pictures and written materials.
• Gambling and gambling equipment.
• Knives and shooting devices (to include guns, darts, slingshots, bows
and arrows or facsimiles).
Reminder: The school is NOT responsible for lost or stolen items.
Student Conduct
The best education is
achieved in an environment
that is safe. Therefore, the
school environment must be
orderly, and a high standard
of conduct must be
maintained at all times. Any
behavior that disrupts the
educational process will
not be tolerated. All
students are responsible to
behave in a manner that
neither prevents teachers
from teaching nor students
from learning. In addition,
the rights and property of
others must be respected.
Challenge of Authority
All school staff members are
in a position of authority on
campus or at any schoolrelated activity. Students
must follow the directions of
all staff members. Direct
challenges or verbal abuse
toward a staff member will
result in disciplinary action. If
the challenge or verbal
abuse is considered to be a
threat, or results in bodily
harm to a staff member, or
their property, disciplinary
action will include contact
with local law enforcement.
“The choice is yours.”
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Conduct and Services
Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to:
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Bus Services
Riding the bus to school is a
privilege which may be
revoked if safety rules are not
observed. Students must go
directly to the buses as soon
as they are dismissed from
school. Students who misbehave on the bus may be
suspended from riding the
bus for a period of time.
Bus tickets and bus passes
can be purchased in the
office. Applications for free or
reduced tickets are also
available in the office.
Any concerns about a
transportation issue may be
directed to the Cajon Valley
Transportation Dept. at
(619)588-3177.
Bus Behavior
Students transported in
school buses must comply
with rules of orderly conduct.
Inappropriate behavior will
result in a bus incident
referral and consequences.
Consequences may include a
warning, or loss of bus riding
privileges for up to ten days.
Continued inappropriate
behavior may result in
permanent loss of bus riding
privileges.
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Conduct that endangers students, staff, or others.
Conduct that disrupts the orderly classroom or school environment.
Harassment or bullying of students or staff, including but not limited to,
cyberbullying, intimidation, hazing or initiation activity, ridicule, extortion,
or any other verbal, written, or physical conduct that causes or threatens
to cause violence, bodily harm or substantial disruption. Cyberbullying
includes the transmission of communications, posting of harassing
messages, direct threats, or other harmful text, sounds, or images on the
Internet, social networking sites, or other digital technologies using a
telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device.
Cyberbullying also includes breaking into another person's account and
assuming that person's identity to damage that person's reputation
or friendships.
Damage to or theft of property belonging to students, staff, or the District.
Possession or use of laser pointers on school premises, unless used for
a valid instructional or other school-related purpose, including staff.
(Penal Code 417.27). The principal or designee shall determine whether
the requested use of the laser pointer is for a valid instructional or other
school-related purpose.
Use of District or personal devices to record or video other students,
community members or staff without the prior permission of the
supervising certificated staff member and/or principal.
Morning Boundaries
Students must arrive after 8:30 am and stay in the designated morning
boundaries until the first bell. These areas include the lunch arbor, open
area in front of the 400 and 500 buildings and in front of the school.
Students are not permitted in unsupervised areas such as the gated pods
or north area of the campus before school begins unless they present a
pass to attend AM tutoring. Students must be on campus inside the gates
once they arrive to school after 8:30 a.m.
Lunch
Lunch may be purchased daily or pre-paid for any number of days
desired. Lunch may be purchased ahead of time by utilizing a prepayment plan. Checks, payable to CVUSD-Child Nutrition, are
acceptable for payment. If pre-payment is desired, checks or cash must
be taken to the cafeteria window before school. Pre-pay envelopes are
available in the office. Online payment can be made using Meal Pay Plus
accessed on CVUSD’s on-line Prepayment System (www.mealpayplus).
Lunchtime Rules
• Tables may not be saved.
• Students must not leave their backpacks unattended at any time.
• Food must be eaten in the designated areas.
• Table manners and good behavior are required.
• Students are responsible for their own trash and
that of their lunch table companions.
• Saving places, crowding or cutting into the
lunch line is not permitted.
• Only sealed drinks in unbreakable containers
are permitted.
“Make it a great day Huskies!”
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Associated Student Body
Associated Student Body (ASB)
At Hillsdale Middle School, student government is provided by
our ASB. ASB is a leadership class that is a full year elective for
7th and 8th graders. Members of this class develop and
implement school policies and activities. They welcome
students’ suggestions and ideas. ASB also sponsors the
magazine and cookie dough sales, Hillsdale’s major fund-raising
drive that provides the monies necessary to fund special schoolwide events. In addition, these students sponsor school-wide
dances that encourage school spirit and organize school and
community service activities. Only students enrolled in the ASB
leadership class are eligible to run for an ASB officer position.
Husky of the Month
The ASB sponsors Husky of the Month which is awarded to
students by their teachers for outstanding performance.
Students receive a certificate and they are invited to a lunchtime
dessert reception in their honor.
Dance Rules
Dances for 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be held immediately after
school from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. One evening dance may be held
during the school year from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Students may
purchase dance tickets at the Husky Hut during both lunch
periods, every day, for one week prior to each dance. Refreshments provided by the PTA will be available at a nominal cost.
Students must arrange to be picked up on time. Students not
picked up in a timely fashion, may be excluded from the next
dance. Students who are not enrolled at Hillsdale Middle School
cannot attend dances. Students must be present at school on
the day of the dance to participate. All school dress code rules
apply.
Fundraising Sales
Only ASB, PTA and school clubs and organizations may fund
raise at school with prior approval. The sale of outside products
for fundraising such as candy bars, discount cards, cookies,
coupon books, etc., that are not directly tied to an approved
Hillsdale fundraising event, is not allowed.
Rewards
The HMS staff and ASB
recognize students for their
hard work, good citizenship
and effort. The rewards listed
below are earned by students
who receive the required
grades in effort/citizenship.
The stamps will be placed on
school ID cards every six
weeks after progress reports
and report cards are issued.
* Gold Stamps - Earned with
all A’s in EFFORT and
CITIZENSHIP.
* Blue Stamps – Earned with
all A’s or B’s in EFFORT and
CITIZENSHIP.
* To qualify for either stamp,
a student must not have
received any D’s or F’s in any
area on their report card.
* Student ID cards and
privilege tickets may not be
used by other students. Any
improper use of an ID will
result in loss of rewards.
Privilege tickets may not be
exchanged or sold, and must
be used by the student who
earned them.
“Be the best you can be.”
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Student Programs & Clubs
Before & After School
Extended Day (Before and After School)
A structured Extended Day Program is available to students at HMS. This
program is mainly located in the Multi-purpose Room on campus. Parents
wishing to enroll their student should contact the office for an application and
fees (Application required).
Outdoor Education
Program (AKA 6th Grade
Camp)
All 6th grade students have
the opportunity to attend the
San Diego County Office of
Education Outdoor Education
Program for a week during
the school year. Hillsdale
teachers attend with
students. Camp is scheduled
for Feb. 29 – March 4, 2016.
Fund raising opportunities
may be made available to
help families with funding for
camp.
Non-school sponsored
Extra-Curricular
Activities
Builders Club (After School)
The HMS Builders Club is a service club sponsored by the Rancho San Diego
Kiwanis Club. The goal of the Kiwanis organization is to give students an
opportunity to serve their communities and build leaders for the next
generation. Advisor: Mrs. Cordle
Students at Work (SAW) (During School)
SAW is a student-run business which teaches students the necessary work
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attitudes and skills for a real-life work environment. SAW students are 7 and
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8 graders in a year long elective where they work in the Student Store, Soup
Shack, assist lunch staff, provide office assistance and are teachers’
assistants. Advisor: Mrs. Locke (Letter of Interest required)
WEB (During School)
Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) is a year-long elective course open only to 8
grade students. Students in this course are selected to be leaders of our
middle school transition program. WEB trains students to be positive role
models and mentors. WEB leaders provide ongoing social and academic
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support to 6 grade students to ensure a successful transition to middle
school. Advisor: Mr. Russo (Application and interview required).
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HMS Run Club (After School)
There are many community
organizations that advertise
opportunities for students to
participate in sports and spirit
clubs as well as field trips
and social events. Please
note that although many
groups/clubs choose to utilize
or rent our facilities for events
and practices, they may not
be affiliated with the school or
school district.
*Please note: The 8th grade
East Coast trip is not a school
or district sponsored field trip.
Run Club is open to all students. Students may walk, jog or run a distance of
2 – 6 miles up to three days a week. This club focuses on the benefits of
exercise while having fun with friends. Parents are encouraged to participate.
See Mrs. Scarbrough in room 909 for more information.
Uptown/Downtown Jazz (Before School)
Uptown and Downtown Jazz are two different jazz groups that rehearse before
school. They are filled with students who want to spend time practicing music
that is not covered in the classroom curriculum. Audition required.
Mixed Ensemble Choir (After School)
The Hillsdale Choir practices twice a week after school. Students practice and
perform songs using unison, two, three, and four-part harmony. Open to boys
and girls. No audition required.
Not all clubs and program are listed. New clubs and activities may
come available throughout the year. Please read the bulletin and
watch the broadcast for opportunities.
“The choice is yours.”
Advisory Groups
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Volunteers
Advisory Groups
PTA (Parent, Teacher Association)
The Hillsdale PTA is a great asset the school community.
The PTA Board is a very active group and needs parental
support throughout the year. Assistance is generally
needed in preparing mail outs, helping with refreshments,
chaperoning activities, assisting teachers, and other jobs
that come up during the school year. If you would be willing
to assist in any way, please call the Hillsdale Front Office.
School Site Council (SSC)
School Site Council (SSC) is an advisory group composed
of representative staff members, parents and students who
meet with the Principal regularly to discuss policy changes
and improvements to our school. This group also reviews
the expenditures of School Improvement Funds allocated
by the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). The SSC is
consulted on matters relative to the goals and objectives of
the school as outlined in Hillsdale’s School Plan. Interested
parents are always welcome to attend the meetings.
English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
The ELAC is comprised of representatives from parents
and staff who meet monthly to discuss curricular issues
involving our English Language Learners and their families.
Interested parents are encouraged to contact our Bilingual
Program Facilitator, Ms. Meade or Mrs. Toshia Bartley,
Assistant Principal, to learn more about the program.
8th Grade Promotion Committee
Eighth grade parents are needed to coordinate the end-of
the year 8th grade events and fieldtrips such as the Harbor
Cruise, yearbook signing party, stage set-up and
decorating for the promotion ceremony. These meetings
take place once a month after school beginning in
February 2017. If you have any questions regarding the
promotion committee commitment and responsibilities,
please contact the front office.
Parent Volunteers
The education of our students is
best achieved when there is a
partnership between home and
school. Parents are always
welcome to visit Hillsdale Middle
School at anytime. If the
purpose of a visit is to meet with
a teacher or administrator, an
appointment is recommended.
Please call at least one day in
advance to schedule a visit.
Upon arrival at school, we ask
that parents report to the office
to sign in and receive a visitor
badge. The Principal, Assistant
Principals or office staff will be
available to help with any
questions or directions. Parents
who wish to volunteer their
services, either in the classroom, to support a campus club,
help chaperone a dance, or to
help out at some school activity
are encouraged to call the
school office.
STAY INFORMED
There are many ways to keep up-todate with Hillsdale events. Check
out our website at
http://schools.cajonvalley.net/Hill
sdaleMiddle or go through the
Cajon Valley Union School District
website, click on schools and select
Hillsdale Middle School. Each week,
families will receive a Connect Ed.
call from Principal Minjares with a
weekly update and reminders.
Please make sure your current
phone number and email address is
registered with the Counseling
Department so you receive both
phone calls and emails.
“Make it a great day Huskies!”
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Student ZANGLE/Q
ZANGLE/Q PINS AND PASSWORDS (future Parent Portal)
A Q/ZANGLE Pin and Password allows parents to access their student’s grades, attendance,
individual teacher emails and class news. To obtain your Pin and Password each parent/guardian
must bring ID into the Hillsdale office and sign for the paperwork.
HOW TO ACCESS STUDENT INFORMATION
1. Access our Hillsdale website at: http://www.cajonvalley.net/hillsdale
2. Go to Site Shortcuts at the bottom left of the screen
3. Click on “Zangle Parent Connect”. This will take you to the Parent Portal Login
4. Enter assigned PIN and PASSWORD.
HOW TO ACCESS TEACHER WEBSITE
1. Access our Hillsdale website at: http://www.cajonvalley.net/hillsdale
2. Go to the “teachers” tab at the top bar.
3. Locate the staff member link and click to see their website.
Emergency Drills and Procedures
FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILLS: In all drills, follow these procedures:
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Students are to follow the instructions of their teacher.
Drills are to be carried out in a quiet, orderly manner.
Students are to leave the room in a single file line.
Students are to return to the classroom, when instructed by the teacher, after the all-clear from an
administrator.
5. Should the fire alarm sound during lunch or between classes, students are to report to the
location on the field where their zero period teacher assembles.
6. Drills may be and have been unannounced to students and families in order for authorities to
observe authentic reactions of students and staff during lockdowns and evacuations.
7. Treat every drill as the real thing.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
During a crisis, Hillsdale Middle School staff will implement the Crisis Response Plan for that particular
emergency. Students will be responsible for following the directions of all staff members. Staff members
have been trained and will know the correct response to any crisis. Students also will be taught the
correct response to emergency situations.
Hillsdale Middle School has a Crisis Response Plan to deal with emergencies, including earthquakes,
fires, bomb threats, active shooter on campus, intruder on campus, or any disaster. Each response
includes procedures for safely evacuating students from classrooms and for articulating with law
enforcement or other emergency agencies. The school has a plan for uniting students with their parents,
setting up a first aid center, establishing a command center, and providing for the comfort and security
of students.
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Should there be an emergency, students need to know:
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What do students do during an emergency?
Follow the directions of staff members, since they are trained to handle emergencies. If you
are without a staff member to direct you, remember what you have been taught and follow
the emergency procedures to the best of your ability.
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How will I be reunited with my parents?
During an emergency situation, the school will establish a Family Reunion Area where
parents can pick up their children. Only parents/guardians or others listed on the
permanent record card may pick up a student. However, they must have identification.
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What happens when a student needs their medication which is kept in the office?
All student medications will be taken to the First Aid Center, so students needing their
medication will have it available.
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What happens if my parents are unable to pick me up?
During an emergency situation, students who are still at school at the end of the day (3:30
p.m.) would be released to the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Department would reunite
children with their parents. In the case of a severe disaster/emergency, Hillsdale Middle
School will follow the directions of the Cajon Valley Union School District Emergency
Operations Plan. All students will be cared for until reunited with their parents or placed in
the care of the appropriate emergency agency.
Initiating fire alarms without cause will result in severe disciplinary action, possibly involving law
enforcement. Disruptive behavior during a drill will result in a referral, or other disciplinary
action.
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CHARACTER EDUCATION
Core Principles/Big Ideas
Students will have the opportunity to learn about these core principles and big ideas from the
Husky Broadcast, Thrively online activities and class discussions.
August and September
Optimism
October
Purpose and Self-Awareness
November
Goals and Goal-setting
December and January
Taking Action
February
Energy and Wellness
March
Wisdom
April
Courage
May and June
Gratitude, Love and
“That’s a wrap”
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12 STEPS OF SUCCESS
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BE THERE. Successful people go to work regularly. They tend to work longer hours than less
successful people. Remember, right now going to school is your work.
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BE ON TIME. People who are successful are always on time. Others count on them to be
prompt and dependable.
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BE FRIENDLY. Successful people become successful because they practice kindness. To be
friendly is to accept the differences of others.
4.
BE POLITE. Be courteous. Successful people are polite people. They treat others with respect.
They listen when others are talking. They wait their turn. They consider the feelings of others.
They wait to be called upon in class.
5.
BE PREPARED. Bring everything you need to class. Successful people take good care of their
equipment, and they have the equipment they need when they go to work.
6.
BE A LISTENER. Successful people listen to instructions and follow directions. By listening,
successful people can cooperate for success.
7.
BE A DOER. Successful people are doers. They know the more they do, the more they will
know how to do. Practice and participation strengthen successful people.
8.
BE A HARD WORKER. Keep trying. Successful people keep working even when things get
difficult. Hard times never last, but successful people do.
9.
BE A RISK TAKER. Show courage. Ask questions. Successful people are willing to run the
risk of failure in their pursuit of a goal.
10.
BE A SUCCESS. Successful people are achievers. They complete their projects, turn them in on
time, and feel good when they have finished their work.
11.
BE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF OTHERS.
12.
BEFORE ARRIVING AT A JUDGMENT, STOP TO THINK. The successful person is able
to say to him/herself, “Hold on a minute here, am I reacting too quickly?”
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A STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I have the right to be respected and treated with understanding.
I have the responsibility not to hurt others’ feelings.
I have the right to be safe.
I have the responsibility to keep my hands and feet to myself and to follow
school rules.
I have the right to be myself.
I have the responsibility to treat all others fairly, and to be sure others are
respected by me.
I have the right to learn.
I have the responsibility to try my hardest and to do my best.
I have the right to quiet time to learn and study.
I have the responsibility to respect other students’ time.
I have right to use the materials and property of Hillsdale Middle School.
I have the responsibility to respect others’ property and to share what is
ours.
GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been adopted by the Hillsdale Staff:
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Students are expected to show RESPECT and cooperate with all adults in the school.
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Students will not engage in negative name-calling (zero tolerance).
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Profanity, stealing, or vandalizing are NOT tolerated.
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Students must RESPECT the rights of others to learn without distraction or disruption.
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Students will not chew gum.
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Students are expected to be where they are supposed to be at all times.
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Students are to be in class on time and prepared to work.
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Students will not hit, push, threaten, or show disrespect to others. (This includes verbal
and/or physical harassment).
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Students will not run on campus.
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Students will not spit while on the school grounds.
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Students will not display inappropriate public affection.
I have reviewed and understood the Student Planner information pages regarding general
school organization and policies, including student behavior expectations.
PARENT SIGNATURE
STUDENT SIGNATURE
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Academic Dishonesty Policy
Examples of Academic Dishonesty:
Initial & Date
Having any unauthorized notes out during a test,
quiz, or essay
Looking at another student’s test or answer sheet
Gaining access to a test or test questions prior to
the test being given
Copying work or loaning my work to another
student, even if the other student promises not to
copy it
Copying material from a book or website to use
in an essay, project, or assignment without using
quotations or citing my source and representing
it as my own work (Plagiarism)
Working with a classmate on an assignment that
my teacher has not authorized me to; if I have
any doubts, I should check first, or it will be
labeled as academic dishonesty
Stealing assignments from other students; taking
credit for an assignment that I did not complete
on my own
Texting/emailing to send or receive answers for
any assignment, test or project
Using an essay or project completed by a sibling,
relative, or friend from another class or previous
year and representing it as my own work
Allowing a friend, relative, classmate, or tutor to
do my assignment for me
I understand that if any of the above incidents occur I may lose all points for that assignment and
I will receive consequences for my Academic Dishonesty. Possible consequences may include, but
are not limited to, the following: parent notification, detention, referral, LOP, ALC, reduced
citizenship, effort, and/or academic grade.
Student Name (print): __________________________________________
Student Signature: _____________________________ Date: __________
Parent Name (print): ___________________________________________
Parent Signature: _____________________________ Date: __________
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Hillsdale Middle School
Student/Parent/School Compact
At Hillsdale Middle School, we want all of our students to succeed. To make this vision a reality, and to ensure we educate
all of our students to their full potential, staff, students, and parents must work together as knowledgeable partners.
As a STUDENT, I will:
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Be an active learner and perform to the best of my ability.
Attend school regularly on time and ready to learn with assignments written in my planner.
Schedule time every day to complete and turn in quality assignments.
Ask for assistance when I need it and take responsibility for obtaining missed assignments and completing
them when I am absent or miss class.
Read for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
Know and follow the school and class rules including the school’s dress code.
Regularly check my progress in school by talking with my parents and teachers and checking ZANGLE.
Respect my school, classmates, staff, family, and myself.
Demonstrate and model good character and actively “Take a Stand” against bullying.
Student Signature:
_____________________________________
Date: ______________
As a PARENT, I will:
♦ Speak with my child regularly about the value of education.
♦ Communicate with the school when I have a concern and collaborate to provide answers or solutions.
♦ Monitor my child’s use of TV and electronic devices and ensure my child reads everyday.
♦ Ensure my child attends school everyday, on time and with assignments completed.
♦ Become familiar with and support the school’s discipline plan and dress code.
♦ Monitor my child’s progress in school by communicating with teachers, regularly checking my child’s
planner and ZANGLE parent connect.
♦ Make sure my child gets adequate sleep, regular medical attention and proper nutrition.
♦ Commit to being an involved parent and participate in school decision making when involved in parent
events, committees and meetings.
♦ Respect the school, staff, students and families.
♦ Demonstrate and model good character and actively “Take a Stand” against bullying.
Parent Signature:
_____________________________________
Date: ______________
As a TEACHER, I will:
♦ Clearly communicate my learning goals, daily assignments and classroom expectations.
♦ Provide high-quality and effective curriculum and instruction.
♦ Communicate high expectations and motivate my students’ to learn by providing lessons that are rigorous and
engaging.
♦ Participate in professional development opportunities to improve teaching and learning and support the
formation of partnerships with families and communities.
♦ Enforce rules equitably and involve students in creating a warm and caring learning environment in class.
♦ Communicate regularly with parents about school programs and student progress by posting progress on
ZANGLE and monitoring student planners.
♦ Participate in shared decision making with school staff and families in order to support learning at school and
at home.
♦ Respect the school, staff, students and families.
♦ Demonstrate and model good character and actively “Take a Stand” against bullying.
Teacher Signature:
_____________________________________
Date: ______________
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HILLSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
PHYSICAL EDUCATION RULES & POLICIES
1. TARDY POLICY - you are considered tardy to the locker room if:
* You are not inside the double doors when the tardy bell rings
* You are not out of the locker room when the timer expires OR the coach instructs
* You are not sitting on your number when the coach approaches
Consequences may include, but are not limited to, lower grade, detention and referral.
2. LOANER POLICY - if you check out loaner PE clothes you must leave something as collateral (i.e. backpack, shirt,
shoe, etc.). Consequences for wearing loaners include, but are not limited to, lower grade, detention and referral.
Refusal to wear a loaner uniform will result in a referral to the Assistant Principal.
3. MEDICAL POLICY - a parent note will be honored for up to 3 successive days (when specified) and a maximum of
2 times per trimester, per California Ed Code 51241. Bring any parent note requesting PE excuse to YOUR coach at
the BEGINNING of the dress period. Students with parent excuse notes will still dress for PE and be given a
modified activity or alternative assignment for that day. Any medical excuse in excess of 3 successive days must
come from a licensed physician and brought FIRST to the Attendance Office. Students on extended medical leaves
will be sent to the counseling office for alternative class placement until the student can return to full participation in
PE. It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher regarding make-ups for all missing activities, runs and
assignments due to illness, injury, absences, etc. Missed work may be made up at the discretion of the teacher.
4. DRESS POLICY - ALL students dress every day in THEIR own specified PE uniform
a. ALL shirts MUST be TUCKED IN at ALL times.
b. NO SAGGING.
c. Athletic shoes recommended.
e. Sweatpants and sweatshirts optional - must be black, white, blue or grey- no writing, logos, pockets,
hoods or zippers.
f. No alterations or adjustments to PE uniform, i.e. rolling up shorts or sleeves, holes or tears, writing other
than name.
5. DETENTION POLICY - Detentions WILL BE GIVEN (after school, lunch, or before school) for the following:
a. Food, gum, candy, drinks in PE at any time.
b. Sitting on the railing outside on the ramp.
c. ENTER/EXIT the locker room through the outside restroom door.
d. Sagging or shirts untucked.
Failure to serve detention results in another detention.
Failure to serve both detentions results in a referral to the Assistant Principal.
6.
Lock your valuables in your locker. Do not share your combination with anyone. Do not change lockers. If you
lose your lock or if your lock breaks, check the new lock in w/ a Coach.
THE PE DEPARTMENT IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ARTICLES
7.
Respect the school and other people’s property
a. Don’t bang/slam locker doors, don’t walk on, stand on or slide on benches.
b. Don’t kick/pound on doors...simply knock.
c. Don’t write on OR remove any items on the bulletin board.
8.
No running, yelling, whistling or screaming in the locker room.
9.
No throwing objects of any kind in the locker room.
10.
Keep hands and feet to yourself at all times.
a. No “pantsing” self or others (automatic referral).
b. Don’t touch the equipment unless directed to do so by your coach.
11.
No glass containers or aerosol sprays in locker room...use only CLEAR roll-on deodorants.
12.
When excused from the locker room WALK to your roll call number and take a seat.
13.
The PE Locker Room and Coach’s Office will not be open prior to 8:55am unless you have an appointment with
a specific coach for run make-up or assignment help. Do not ask to “drop off” PE clothes early.
A hard copy of this form will be given to each student to sign and return to their PE teacher.
Please leave this form in the planner as a reference.
I have read and understand the above rules and consequences.
_____________________________
Print Student’s Name
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
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Student P.E. Medical Information
All students are required to dress for participation in their class. Students returning
to class after being ill are required to dress for class and participate on a limited basis.
Any medical problem that lasts more than three days must be accompanied by a
physician’s explanation and a date the student may return to normal activity.
Students may be assigned to another class because of an extended doctor’s release
or given written work to supplement restricted activity.
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My child may FULLY participate in the Regular Physical Education
Program.
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My child may participate in LIMITED physical activity due to chronic
injury or illness. I will provide a statement from my child’s doctor
specifying the limitations. Fax available at 619-441-6185.
A Physical Activity Restriction Form may be downloaded from the
CVUSD website.
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My child has ASTHMA. *
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He/she carries inhaler in backpack.
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He/she has inhaler in Health Office.
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He/she is medicated at home.
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My child is allergic to BEE STINGS. *
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Severe allergy…CALL 911…epi-pen in Health Office.
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Moderate allergy…epi-pen or medication in Health
Office.
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Mild allergy…send to Health Office
Parent Signature
Date
* If a student has any medication/inhaler at school (in Health Office or in their backpack), a
medication form MUST be on file in the Health Office. Parents must provide the specific
emergency medication required for their child.
Please note: All medications not picked up on the last of school will be disposed of safely.
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