A. E. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL

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1 A. E. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL A California Distinguished School 4029 N. Las Virgenes Road Calabasas, CA Telephone: (818) STUDENT HANDBOOK MISSION STATEMENT We at A. E. Wright are dedicated to the goal of academic excellence as well as the personal and social development of all of our students. Academic integrity is fostered in a climate which represents the unique needs of the adolescent. This includes curriculum and teaching techniques. Having a positive self-image, respecting the rights of others, communicating effectively, thinking critically, being able to meet challenges, and accepting responsibility are essential to the personal and social development of a well-rounded individual. We believe achieving these goals is the mission of A. E. Wright.

2 A.E. Wright Bell Schedule Regular Schedule Early Dismissal Every Wednesday except first and last week of school. Period 0 7:50-8:40 Period 0 7:50-8:40 Period 1/Homeroom 8:50-9:48 Period 1/Homeroom 8:50-9:35 Period 2 9:53-10:44 Period 2 9:40-10:22 Nutrition 10:44-10:49 Period 3 10:27-11:09 Period 3 10:54-11:45 Period 4 11:14-11:56 Period 4 11:50-12:41 Lunch 11:56-12:26 Lunch 12:41-1:20 Period 5 12:31-1:13 Period 5 1:25-2:16 Period 6 1:18-2:00 Period 6 2:21-3:12

3 CAMPUS PROCEDURES INCLEMENT WEATHER: Appropriate clothing should be worn on cold and rainy days. If an umbrella is to be carried on the school grounds, it must have any sharp points covered so that it does not become a safety hazard. CAMPUS VISITORS: All visitors to the campus must check in at the main office. Students may not bring friends to school. SCHOOL OFFICE: The AEW school office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During vacation periods, the scheduled hours may vary, or the office may be closed. The school office is a place of business. Students are expected to maintain proper behavior while in the office. REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS: Parents may access students grades at any time through Aeries at The information required to open an Aeries parent account is provided at the time of enrollment in any LVUSD school and the account remains active through high school. If you do not have an Aeries parent account and wish to open one, please contact technicalsupport@lvusd.org. Parents are encouraged to check Aeries with their students on a regular basis. Progress reporting periods are at the 5 week, 10 week, and 15 week points of the semester. The official grades for the first semester are posted during the last week in January and the second semester grades are posted at the close of school in June. If you do not have internet access, please contact the Counseling Office. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please advise the Attendance Office immediately if there is a change of address, phone number, doctor, babysitter or any question of guardianship. In addition, it is imperative that the information on your child s emergency card or the contact list section in Aeries is current. The school will contact the people listed on the emergency card or Aeries Contacts in the event of an accident or illness, and students will only be released to people listed on the emergency card or Aeries Contacts. EMERGENCIES: Emergency situations are discussed in each classroom. Fire, earthquake & disaster drills are held regularly. It is important that emergency cards or contacts in Aeries be kept up to date in case of an emergency. The school cannot provide medication of any kind, including aspirin, to students without a written doctor s note. assessed for damaged or lost books and computers. This includes damage occurring while the books are inside lockers. HEALTH SERVICES & FIRST AID: A health clerk is at school during school hours. She is trained in first aid, maintains the required health records, and monitors the self-administration of student medications. In the event of a student accident, the school is responsible for first aid only. If any injury is of a serious nature, the parents will be notified immediately. In the event of a very serious emergency, paramedics will be called first and then the parents will be called. Accident insurance is available for parents to purchase. Information is sent home at the beginning of the year, or you may inquire about it at the office at any time. Family emergency information must be kept up-todate in Aeries to enable the school to contact parents promptly. For information pertaining to PE department policies regarding medical notes, please refer to the PE Department Handbook. MEDICATION: If ANY medication must be given during school time, the medication will not be accepted unless a Medication During School Hours form is completed by a physician (copies of the form are available in the Health Office or on-line). The medication must be in a properly labeled pharmacy container, specifying student s dosage & time to be administered at school for each medication. Medicine in plastic bags, envelopes, or other containers will not be accepted. This regulation applies to prescription as well as over-the-counter medications. STUDENTS CANNOT CARRY THEIR OWN MEDICATION. Exceptions: With written permission from their doctor, students may carry an Epi-pen, inhaler, or diabetic supplies, including snacks [which students must supply]. Permission forms are provided by the health office. Students must supply 2 inhalers or 2 Epi-pens (1 to carry & 1 for the Health Office). CLOSED CAMPUS: A. E. Wright is a closed campus. Once on campus, students cannot leave without written permission from parents. Parents must check students out through the attendance office. Students should arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to first period and should leave within 15 minutes of the end of the school day. There are no A.E. Wright staff supervisors before or after these times. TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS: Students are responsible for proper care of the textbooks/computers issued to them. A fee will be

4 ATTENDANCE & TARDY POLICY Being in class, everyday and on time, is extremely important to your child s academic success. State law requires parents/guardians to send students school regularly and to provide an explanation to school personnel for all absences. What to do if your child will miss part or all of a school day? Call the Attendance Office, , extension 699 Have your child report to the Attendance Office upon return to school (allow extra time to do this.) Your child will receive a re-admit slip to show to each teacher when they report to class. EXCUSED ABSENCES: The only absences that the state excuses are an illness or an injury to the child a quarantine of the home by a county or city health official a medical, dental, optometric or chiropractic appointment that can only be scheduled during school hours attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family Student absences for religious holidays will be granted upon prior written request of the parent or guardian. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: The following absences are not excused: Vacation, transportation trouble, overslept, etc. TRUANCY: Any absence for which the school does not receive an explanation from the parent or guardian becomes a truancy. The school must report truancies to the state and is required to recommend a student to the School Attendance Review Team after three truancies and to the School Attendance Review Board after nine truancies. TARDIES: Students should bring a handwritten note from either parent/legal guardian to the attendance office, and the clerk will give the student a tardy pass. It is not necessary for the parent to accompany the student to the office as long as (s)he has a note. Doctor or Dental appointments must be verified with a medical office slip. When a student has earned FOUR unexcused tardies during a semester, a behavior referral shall be completed and sent to the assistant principal's office. Students shall also receive a referral for the 7th, 9th, & 10th tardies. LATE SCHOOL BUS: sign in at the attendance office, then proceed to class and turn in the late bus pass to the teacher. PICKING UP EARLY: If you plan to pick up your child while school is in session, you should send a handwritten note with the student or call the Attendance Office, stating what time they will be leaving. Please try and schedule appointments before or after school hours. The student will meet the parent in the attendance office. All students MUST be signed out before leaving campus. INDEPENDENT STUDY: If your student will be out of school for at least 5 days, parent must request prior approval from the school administration. After approval, parent should inform the attendance office. The student should inform their teachers and discuss the work which will be missed during their absence. The school will not release your child to anyone other than his/her parent or emergency contact listed on Aeries under any circumstances unless a telephone call is made to the attendance office ahead of time and a handwritten note or from the parent or legal guardian is provided naming the adult authorized to sign out the student. Identification will be requested. MAKE-UP WORK: For absences of 2 days or fewer, contact classmates or the teacher directly for missed assignments. For absences over 2 days, contact the main office at , extension 318, to arrange for make-up work. Students have the right to make up work missed due to an excused absence. The make-up period shall be no less than the length of the absence plus one day. Teachers have no obligation to allow make-up work for an unexcused absence, truancy and/or days missed due to suspension. RELEVANT EDUCATION CODE: Other California laws & codes relating to child welfare & attendance in school provide: a) Any pupil subject to compulsory full time education who is absent from school without valid excuse more than three days or is tardy in excess of 30 minutes on each of more than three days in one school year is truant and shall be reported to the attendance supervisor or to the Superintendent of the school district. (Ed. Code 48260) b) Any pupil who has once been reported as a truant and who is again absent from school without valid excuse one or more days, or tardy on one or more days, shall again be reported as truant to the attendance supervisor or the Superintendent of the school district. (Ed. Code 48261)

5 c) Any pupil is deemed a habitual truant who has been reported as a truant three or more times. (Ed. Code 48262). If the student has excessive illness absences, you may be required to provide a note signed by a licensed provider of medical, dental, optometric or chiropractic services for all illness absences. STUDENT BEHAVIOR We believe students are capable of high character and can be incredible examples for our community who make us proud. Occasionally, though, students display behaviors that are self-sabotaging and nonnormative. We operate multiple programs to support positive behavior and help students improve when they make mistakes. SPARTAN CLUB: Spartan Club is a reward system to recognize good citizenship and behavior. Every school year students begin the year with 100 behavior points and automatically become a member of Spartan Club. As long as a student maintains his/her original 100 points, and does not receive a U or N citizenship mark, he/she will continue to be a member of Spartan Club. All students who maintain eligibility in Spartan Club are eligible to attend Spartan Club Field Trips offered at the end of the school year. Students who have lost behavior points are not allowed to make up points to qualify for these field trips. POINT SYSTEM BEHAVIOR PLAN: All students will begin each year with 100 points. Those students who do not follow school rules & are referred to the office may lose points. Points are deducted according to the following schedule: In- School or out of school Suspension -5 points/day, After School Work Program -4 points, conduct referrals, dress code violations, gum, tardies, or lunch misbehavior -1 to -3 points. BELOW 90: Students whose behavior point total falls below 90 are ineligible and cannot participate in school activities such as elected student body offices, assemblies, field trips, extra-curricular activities, dances, special events, intramurals, year end activities including: culmination, yearbook assembly and 8th grade activities. Ineligible students attending any assemblies, activities, or coming on campus during a school sponsored program/dance during evening hours may result in suspension. EARNING POINTS BACK: Students can check their total in the Assistant Principal s Office. Students have the opportunity to earn back points through voluntary service approved. Activities include: attending an after school Work Program, serving detention, or lunch clean up. Students may also arrange to work for a staff member before or after school, or during lunch, but must make the arrangements with the staff member. Forms are available in the assistant principal s office & must be initiated by the student. CITIZENSHIP: All students receive a citizenship mark in each class on each 10-week report card. Codes include: O = Outstanding, S = Satisfactory, N = Needs to Improve, & U = Unsatisfactory. Certain clubs & organizations have minimum citizenship requirements in addition to the behavior point minimum. O S, N S AND U S: A student who earns an O is one who meets or exceeds all school/class rules & expectations. A student receiving an N or U does one or more of the following on an occasional to frequent basis: interferes with the learning process, does not follow class rules, is disrespectful & dishonest in dealing with others, is a negative participant or refuses to participate in class activities. Receiving a U in either the 1st semester or 2nd semester/15 week grading periods disqualifies a student from Spartan Club, regardless of the student s points. DISCIPLINE PLAN: Learning takes precedence over every other activity at A. E. Wright Middle School. In order to maintain a campus that is conducive to learning, the following general rules of conduct are to be followed: be safe, be respectful & be prepared. Procedures for Disciplinary Action: Pursuant to all state laws & Las Virgenes policies & procedures, the following administrative actions are taken to enforce necessary regulations. This listing of minimum & maximum actions does not imply or require that a step-by-step progression of increasing severity be used by school staff in dealing with a violation. In most cases disciplinary action is dependent upon the situation, & the previous behavior record of the student. When it becomes necessary to refer a student to the office after appropriate teacher interventions, the following actions, but not limited to, may take place when an infraction of regulations occurs: 1. Conference regarding violation & a warning 2. Detention, trash pick-up or written assignment 3. In-school suspension from a specific class &/or activity 4. Parent conference 5. Parent/teacher conference 6. Signed behavior contract 7. After School Work Program

6 8. Suspension 9. Transfer to another school within the district 10. Expulsion from the district SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION FROM SCHOOL California Education Code includes a number of laws governing student behavior. Students violating these laws may be suspended or expelled from school whether on school grounds, while going to or from school, during the lunch period whether on or off campus, during or while going to or coming from a school-sponsored activity. Suspension or expulsion may result if it is determined that a pupil has: a-1.caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. a-2.willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense. b. Possessed, sold, or furnished to another a firearm, knife, explosive or other dangerous object including but not limited to matches, lighters, firecrackers, etc. c. Possessed, sold or furnished to another or been under the influence of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind. d. Offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind, & then furnished another e. Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion. f. Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property. g. Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property. h. Possessed or used tobacco, products containing tobacco or nicotine. i. Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity. j. Unlawfully possessed, or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia. k. Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, or other school personnel. l. Knowingly received stolen school property or private property. m. Possessed an Imitation Firearm. n. Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault. o. Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a complaining witness in a school disciplinary proceeding. p. Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma. q. Engaged in, or attempted to engage in hazing. r. Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of an electronic act. s. Aided or abetted the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury. Additional grounds for suspension: sexual harassment as defined in Ed. Code Sec ; hate violence; creating a hostile educational environment; (a) making terroristic threats against school officials, school property or (b) making terroristic threats against another person. Law enforcement agencies may be notified as per district policy for major violations. These offenses include, but are not limited to the following: violations against public health & safety, persons or property SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY: A copy of the district s sexual harassment policy is included in the Parent, Student, & Staff Legal Notification Handbook. Parents are encouraged to read it carefully. RULES & REGULATIONS ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STANDARDS: The Las Virgenes Unified School District values hard work and evaluates students against high academic standards. The district does not allow any forms of dishonesty or deception that unfairly, improperly or illegally enhances a grade on an individual assignment or a course. If you have any questions about whether your actions would be considered honest or not, please see a teacher or administrator for clarification. You may also refer to the Definition of Academic Dishonesty in the Parent, Student, and Staff Legal Notification Handbook. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following infractions: Cheating: 1. Copying from others on homework, class work, or tests 2. Communicating with another student during a test 3. Storing notes in a programmable calculator or electronic device 4. Using cell phones or other electronic devices. 5. Taking an exam for another student 6. Providing or receiving information about an exam from another student 7. Using a cheat sheet, writing or copying onto hands, body, or other apparatus.

7 Plagiarism: 1. Writing answers for another student or copying another student s homework. 2. Including writing that is not your own without quoting and/or citing. Ex: copy/pasting from an article found on the internet, friends or parents 3. Citing nonexistent sources 4. Forging a signature CONSEQUENCES: Academic dishonesty is cumulative for the duration of middle school, not a per class/year incident. FIRST INCIDENT* 1. 50% on assignment, test, quiz or final 2. Parent notified by teacher 3. Referral submitted to administrator 4. School counselor notified 5. The student will do a written assignment regarding the importance of academic honesty. SECOND INCIDENT* 1. 0 on assignment, test, quiz or final 2. Referral submitted to and parent notified by administrator 3. School counselor notified 4. The student will lose 5 behavior points. 5. An automatic U in citizenship for the semester 6. Loss of points THIRD INCIDENT* 1. 0 on assignment, test, quiz or final 2. Referral submitted to and parent notified by administrator 3. Parent notified 4. School counselor notified 5. An automatic U in citizenship for the semester 6. One day In-House suspension 7. Loss of 5 points for each day of In-House suspension Additional disciplinary actions may be taken based upon the severity of the student action. BAD SUBSTITUTE REPORT: Students are expected to follow all directions given by the substitute teacher and treat all guests at A.E. Wright with courtesy and respect. If a student is disruptive or has discipline issues during a teacher s absence, the student will receive a Bad Substitute Report and the following will occur: 1 st Offense: Written assignment and mandatory parent contact, three (3) Discipline Point reduction. 2 nd Offense: Student will be assigned the Work Program, four (4) Discipline Point reduction. 3 rd Offense: Suspension from school, five (5) Discipline Point reduction for every day of suspension. DRESS CODE: Students should approach school with seriousness and in order to maintain a positive, productive, and safe educational environment that promotes our mission of teaching high character, students should follow our guidelines. Extremes in grooming styles and clothing which disrupt our education or create an unsafe environment for our students will not be permitted. Clothes should cover the 4 B s: Boxers, Bottoms, Bellies, Bras. 1. All shirts or blouses worn to school must be long enough so that if hands are raised over the head, a bare midriff is not exposed. Shirts must cover lingerie straps, bras and underwear. A two inch strap is the rule of thumb as long as the bra strap is covered. Spaghetti straps are not allowed. In addition, clothing styles that are unduly revealing and/or expose underwear are not allowed. These include, but are not limited to: see-through clothing, very low cut tops, bikini tops, undershirts (worn alone), tube tops and short shorts. 2. Pants must fit around the waist and stay up without the aid of a belt, rope, or suspenders. Pajamas and pajama bottoms are not allowed. 3. Shorts and skirts must be long enough so that when one s arms are straight at one s sides, the tip of the student s thumb does not exceed the length of the garment. 4. Clothing or accessories that are a safety hazard are not permitted. This includes but is not limited to foot attire commonly known as flip-flops or thongs, spiked heels, slippers, and shoes with heels in excess of two inches. All shoes must have a strap around the back of the foot. Spiked accessories and adornments such as wrist bands, rings, and belts are not allowed. 5. Hats or hoods must be removed in classes and offices. 6. Clothing which depicts any of the following using pictures, letters, symbols or words is not permitted: Obscene or vulgar material; Nudity, sexual activity, or sexual innuendo; Alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, and other controlled substances; Graffiti or weapons; Illegal acts of violence, racial, ethnic, and religious or gender related slurs or jokes.

8 Students in violation of the dress code: Will lose behavior points. Will be required to wear red loaner shirt/shorts or other appropriate clothing. May have parents contacted to bring appropriate clothing to school or to take student home to obtain appropriate clothing. Remain in the school on an in-house suspension pending corrective action. Note: Repeated violations or refusal to comply with dress code provisions will be considered defiance. The Principal and staff may revise the dress code rules as needed or as appropriate. GUM: Gum chewing is never allowed at A. E. Wright. Students will receive point reductions and trash pick-up for chewing gum. LUNCH BOUNDARIES: During rainy weather, the gymnasium or several classrooms will be opened for students. Students are not allowed beyond the blue lines until the passing bell rings. Students may use the athletic fields during lunch time only when permitted and when supervision is present. Food, snacks, or beverages are not permitted on the field or courts. BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, ROLLERBLADES, SKATES & SHOES WITH WHEELS IN THE HEELS: Students may not use these items while on campus at any time. Bicycles must be parked in the racks provided. Skateboards must be stored in the AP office. All items are brought to school at the owner s risk. The school does not assume responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged items. After a second warning, parents will be required to come and retrieve the item. MONEY: Asking others for money on campus is not allowed. Students are not allowed to sell anything on campus at any time. Items being sold will be confiscated. If a student needs money for lunch or transportation, they should go to the Assistant Principal s Office. SCHOOL LUNCH: School prepared lunches are available each day with prices varying according to the selection. Additionally, students may purchase milk, juice, & assorted snack foods during their lunch period. Some breakfast items, including bagels & milk & juice are available in the morning prior to the start of school. CONFISCATED ITEMS: Any confiscated item will be returned to the parent if they come in to pick it up, or to the student at the end of the last day of school. Any unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of the school year. LOST & FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS: Lost clothing is kept in a storage box and donated to a charity at the end of every quarter. Small articles such as jewelry, wallets, etc. are kept in the attendance office. Students may claim their lost articles during the lunch period. When the student s name is in a book, it is sent to the student; otherwise, the book is returned to the teacher or department chairperson. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FINDERS KEEPERS. ALL FOUND ITEMS MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE TEACHER OR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE. KEEPING SUCH ITEMS, INCLUDING MONEY, IS CONSIDERED THEFT. Responsibility for personal items cannot be assumed by the school. It is recommended that students only bring the amount of money they need for school purchases & never carry large amounts of cash. To prevent loss of personal possessions each student is reminded to: Lock & turn all combination locks. Never leave backpacks or valuable possessions unattended. Never share lockers, keys or combinations with any other student. Keep all valuables in your possession at all times. GENERAL INFORMATION MEDIA CENTER: A. E. Wright s media center is available to all students. Many classes visit the media center at various scheduled times. The media center will be open for study & research at lunch time. Students must have their school ID in order to enter the media center. Please note: the book drop is outside the left entrance to the media center. DISRUPTIVE AND/OR DANGEROUS ITEMS: Squirt guns, balloons or other toys may not be brought to school. Aerosol items may not be brought to school. Matches, lighters & other dangerous items are not permitted. Students may only use markers when they are issued by teachers. Laser pointers are not allowed & are a violation of the law. BIRTHDAYS: Elaborate celebrations such as balloon bouquets or lunch time parties are not allowed.

9 SCHOOL BUS PROCEDURES: Students will not be allowed to change buses or ride to a friend s home; buses will not be used as a taxi service. Students must have a valid pass at all times in order to board the bus. Students who have not been issued a pass will be denied transportation. The Las Virgenes Unified School District contracts for bus service with a private company. Any questions or concerns which arise should be directed to the Durham Company at (818) The school bus employs rules and regulations to which students need to adhere. Failure to comply could result in the loss of transportation. For safety reasons, the following incidents will result in immediate revocation of transportation privileges, & may result in suspension from school: Fighting at a bus stop or on a bus. Actions which endanger the safety of any person either at a bus stop or on the bus. Damage to property at a bus stop or on the bus. Tampering with controls, emergency equipment or exits. RIDING THE SCHOOL BUS IS A PRIVILEGE THAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR: In order to help ensure everyone s safety, video cameras are used to monitor student behavior. We believe that a partnership among the parents, the transportation provider & the District administration is critical to insure student safety, & on time service. We hope that you will help us help your child by making sure they understand what behavior is expected of them. BOOK LOCKERS: Book lockers are available for all 6 th grade students. School locks are available for purchase. Students may also bring locks from home, however, the school is not responsible for replacing any lock for any reason. Students may only use the locker that is assigned to them, should not share lockers & are responsible for all items left in their locker. The school will not be responsible for such items. Tampering with or entering another student's locker with or without consent is a serious offense and will result in disciplinary action. Lockers should not be written on, nor are permanent stickers allowed. School personnel may search lockers without the user's consent. The school or district will not replace any cut or damaged lock. TELEPHONES: School office phones are available for student use, with permission before school, after school & during the student s lunch period. Students who become ill or injured should report to the health office. If necessary, the parent will be contacted. Students should not use their cell phones to make calls during school hours. CELLULAR PHONES: Students and staff are permitted to be in possession of electronic devices. However, all electronic devices must be turned off and be put away at all times. Should a student use their phone during instructional time without teacher permission, the device will be confiscated and given to an administrator. In addition to loss of behavior points the following consequences will be assessed. First offense: The phone will be returned to the student at the end of the day. Second Offense: The phone will be returned to a parent at the end of the day. Third Offense: The phone will be returned to the parent at the end of the week. ELECTRONICS & OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS: Recording devices, walkie-talkies, wallet chains, toys, aerosol items, perfume, hair spray, etc. are not permitted on campus at any time. The school also encourages students to leave valuable belongings at home & does not accept responsibility for lost or stolen valuables. CAMERA PHONES & CAMERAS: Students are not allowed to take pictures of students or staff while on or around campus. Posting such pictures on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or any other social media on the Internet is prohibited. Only Yearbook staff and those with administration permission may take pictures. TECHNOLOGY: All students are expected to follow the LVUSD Acceptable Use Policy available in the Parent, Student, & Staff Legal Notification Handbook. CULMINATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to culminate (graduate) from a Las Virgenes middle school, a student must be of good character & citizenship (must have at least 90 points), must have passed the following required courses, & must have passed the stated proficiency requirements. Each semester students must take the following required courses: Language Arts Science Mathematics Social Science Physical education Elective Students are not eligible to culminate if they fail a total of four semester classes (in any combination of subjects) or if they receive two fails in the same subject area. For example, if a student fails a semester of Language Arts 6 & one semester of Language Arts 7 or 8 (and the student does not make up the credits), the student will not participate in culmination activities or proceed to a Las Virgenes high school until the class/credits are made up.

10 CULMINATION SPEECHES: Ineligible students (below 90 points) may not present speeches or attend culmination. Students submitting speeches must have no N s or U s in conduct. STUDENT PROGRAMS PROGRAMS AND ELIGIBILITIES: A variety of academic and extra-curricular programs are offered. Intramural sports: All 6th, 7th & 8th grade students may compete in lunch time intramurals. School Musical Productions & Enrichment: All students are eligible to participate in the after school enrichment & theater programs. Honor Roll: Open to all students who achieve at least a 4.0 grade point average on the 20 or 40 week report card. Student Council: Students must be in good academic standing & have no N s or U s to apply for student council. Lunch Time Clubs: See the counseling office for current clubs and meeting locations. Honor Societies: See CJSF/Spartan Honor Society. Spartan Club Field Trips: Available to all students who maintain eligibility per the requirements previously stated in Student Behavior section: maintain his/her original 100 Spartan Club points and receive no N s or U s in citizenship marks. CALIFORNIA JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION (CJSF)/ SPARTAN HONOR SOCIETY: Each year hundreds of students qualify for entrance into 6th & 7th grade Honor Society and 7th & 8th grade CJSF. These organizations celebrate both students academic excellence & students ability to be productive & contributing members of our school. Extended learning opportunities & activities are made available to members of CJSF & Honor Society. In the fall, 7th graders who are in Honor Society will have an opportunity to go to Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) for three days of marine & other scientific-related education. The cost is approximately $325. 8th grade CJSF members will have the opportunity to go to the Yosemite Institute in Yosemite National Park for six days of classes & hiking;. The cost is approximately $775. In the spring, the 6th graders who are in the Honor Society will have the opportunity to go to Astrocamp in Idyllwild for three days & learn about astronomy, physics, & other related subjects. The cost is approximately $325. All trips are well supervised & provide a wonderful educational experience that your child will remember for a lifetime! Students must qualify for Honor Society/CJSF membership in order to attend the trip(s). Requirements for 6/7th Honor Society & 7/8th CJSF Membership: Honor Society & CJSF membership is based on a point system relative to grades. Detailed information is included with the applications. Honors and GATE classes may earn 1 additional point per A or B not to exceed a total of two points extra. Accelerated courses do not qualify for additional points. No points are earned for PE, remedial, reduced standard, repeated courses or electives (other than foreign language taken in 7th or 8th grade). Behavior & citizenship grades must be maintained as satisfactory or better in all classes. Students must maintain a minimum of 95 behavior points as well as have NO N s or U s in any class. A grade of D or F in any class bars a student from membership. Students must reapply for membership each semester. 7 th and 8 th grade students enrolled in a Foreign Language must earn a total of 10 points for membership. A student will be eligible to culminate with Honors if he/she maintains CJSF membership throughout the following three semesters, based on end-ofprevious- semester grades: 7th Grade Spring 8th Grade Fall 8th Grade Spring Membership applications for fall 7th grade Spartan Honor Society/Catalina & 8th grade CJSF/Yosemite will be available early Fall. The second semester membership application period will be announced in the bulletin. Applications must be turned in during the announced application period. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.