Taft Middle School
9191 Gramercy Drive, San Diego, CA
92123
Phone: (858) 935-2650 FAX: (858) 935-2653
www.sandiegounified.org/schools/taft
(Please see website for staff contact
information.)
Table of Contents
Welcome Statement
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Dress Code Policy
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Mission Statement-San Diego Unified
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End-of-year & Promotion Criteria
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Taft School-WIde Vision
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Health Office Information
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Bell Class Schedules
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Physical Education Dept. Information
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Minimum/Modified Day Schedule
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Assembly Policy
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General Information
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Bullying Policy
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Daily Attendance Policy
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Bus Riding Policy
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Arrival and Dismissal Policy
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Cell Phone Policy
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Tardy Policy
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Library Policy
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What should I do if?
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Lunch Time Policy
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Prohibited Items
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Restroom Policy
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Computer Use Policy
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Additional School-Wide Policies
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Learning Agreement
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Title IX Notifications
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Voice & Movement Level Expectations
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The Eagles’ Way
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Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year at Taft Middle!!
Please keep this planner all year. It will help you with the lifelong-skills of staying organized and meeting deadlines. Writing down assignments, homework, or even work-in-progress notes each day, will not only help you remember your responsibilities, but allow your family to stay informed about your learning. With the guidance of your teachers, you are expected to use this planner daily. Ultimately it is your responsibility to use this tool to support your own success.
We look forward to supporting you in all you do at Taft Middle School this year. We know your success will make us all proud!
Mission Statement-San Diego Unified School District
All San Diego students will graduate with the skills, motivation, curiosity, and resilience to succeed in their choice of college and career in order to lead and participate in the society of tomorrow.
Taft School-Wide Vision
- Taft
Middle School is a place where students are honored and respected future
leaders. They are proud of their community and come to school confident in
their ability to excel in any endeavor or challenge presented.
- Taft
teachers strive to create a safe and secure learning environment with high
expectations for all students.
- Taft
administrators make shared decisions that help provide a nurturing and
supportive environment for the rigorous education of students.
- Taft
families support teaching and learning by contributing their diversity,
talents, resources and experiences.
- Taft
Middle School is a place in which the community takes great pride in
educating students together.
2022-2023 Bell Schedules
My Class Schedule
Regular Day Bell Schedule
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Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.
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My Classes
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Room #
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Per 1
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9:00-9:53
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Per 2
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09:57-10:50
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Per 3
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10:54-11:47
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LUNCH 6th Advisory 7/8
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11:52-12:22
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LUNCH 7/8 Advisory 6
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12:27-12:57
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Per 4
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1:02-1:55
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Per 5
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1:59-2:52
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Per 6
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2:56-3:49
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Minimum/Modified Day
Bell Schedule
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6TH Grade
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My Classes
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Room #
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7TH and 8TH GRADES
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My Classes
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Room #
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Per 1
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9:00-9:41
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Per 1
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9:00-9:41
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Per 2
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9:45-10-26
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Per 2
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9:45-10:26
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Per 3
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10:30-11:11
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Per 3
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10:30-11:11
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LUNCH
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11:16-11:46
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Per 4
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11:16-11:57
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Per 4
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11:51-12:32
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LUNCH
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12:02-12:32
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Per 5
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12:37-1:18
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Per 5
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12:37-1:18
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Per 6
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1:22-2:03
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Per 6
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1:22-2:03
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2022-2023 Minimum Modified Days
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Wednesday
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August 31, 2022
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Wednesday
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September 7, 2022
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Wednesday
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September 21, 2022
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Open House
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Wednesday
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October 12, 2022
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Wednesday
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October 26. 2022
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Wednesday
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November 9, 2022
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Wednesday
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December 7, 2022
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Wednesday
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January 11, 2023
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Wednesday
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January 25, 2023
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Wednesday
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February 8, 2023
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Wednesday
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February 22, 2023
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Wednesday
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March 8, 2023
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Wednesday
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March 22, 2023
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Wednesday
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April 12, 2023
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Wednesday
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April 26, 2023
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Wednesday
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May 10. 2023
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Wednesday
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May 24, 2023
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Spring Open House
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Wednesday
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June 7, 2023
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Monday
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June 12, 2023
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Tuesday
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June 13, 2023
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Wednesday
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June 14, 2023
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Last Day of School
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General Information
We follow the Eagles' Way. We are proud to have our own code of conduct here at Taft. We ask students to adhere to six (6) simple attributes, which are located on the back page of this guide book. We also require staff, parents, guardians, and visiting adults to follow the Eagles' Way at all times.
Textbooks are the responsibility of each student. Students and parents have one week to carefully examine each textbook for damage not already noted. When damage is found, the book should be brought to the library so damages can be noted. Students failing to notify the library of damages within the first week must assume responsibility for any damages found when the books are returned.
Telephones in the office and in classrooms are for school business only. Office phones may be used upon the request of students if they have an emergency or if they have permission from an adult during the school day.
Electronic Devices and Any Other Toys ARE NOT ALLOWED at school. Lost or stolen music players, stuffed animals, headphones, or any other item that should not be at school will not be investigated by the administration or staff.
All Confiscated Items, including clothing, cell phones, electronic devices, etc. must be picked up by a parent or guardian. WE DO NOT CALL HOME FOR THESE VIOLATIONS. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with parents about items needing to be picked up. Items that are not picked up by a parent by the last day of school are discarded appropriately.
Daily Attendance
Regular daily attendance is expected. Students will report to school on time each day and be seated in class when the bell rings. Students with unverified absences may be assigned Saturday School to clear the absence. Excessive unverified and/or unexcused absences or tardies may also exclude a student from participation in semester and/or end-of-year activities.
- As Per State Ed. Code, absences may be cleared for illness, medical or dental appointment, or the death of an immediate family member.
- If you must miss school your parent needs to call the school at (858) 935-2650 to inform the attendance office. Unverified absences may become truancies if parents do not call and clear them with the attendance office.
- If a student is late, s/he must get a late pass from the attendance office before going to class.
- Students leaving early or arriving late are missing valuable class time. Please make appointments before school starts, on minimum days, after school, on school holidays, or during vacation time if possible.
- Students who must leave school during school hours must bring a signed, written note to the attendance office or have a parent/guardian pick them up and they MUST sign out in the office before leaving campus.
Truancies
The California Legislature (ED Section 48260a)
defines a truant as any student:
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absent from school
without a valid excuse three (3) full days or,
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who is tardy or
absent more than any 30-minute period during the school day without a
valid excuse on three occasions in one school year or,
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any combination
thereof.
Any student who is absent from school without a valid excuse for ten percent (10%) or more of the school days in one school year, from the date of enrollment to the current date, is deemed as a chronic truant. See "End-of-year Activity and Promotion Activities" section. Once days are deemed truant, Saturday School can clear these unexcused absences.
Arrival and Dismissal Policy
- Taft's
campus opens at 8:30am. Supervision is not provided before 8:30 am unless
the student is enrolled and attending Prime Time. Students arriving before
8:30 am must be enrolled in PrimeTime and remain with PrimeTime staff.
- Upon arrival after 8:30am all
students will report to the Lunch Court.
- Cell phones must be off and put
away upon arrival and throughout the day. (Including
PrimeTime)
- Gum is not allowed on campus.
Throw it away before stepping on campus!
- Per CA DMV CVC 2122; any
student riding a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, or such must wear a
helmet. All bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc. should be locked,
chained, and stored in the Bike Rack gated area before school starts.
- Students
may go to a classroom if they have an appointment with a teacher. If the
teacher is not in, the student is to go immediately to the lunch court.
- Breakfast is
served from 8:30am until 8:50am.
- At breakfast, make selections
quickly.
- Speak clearly and respectfully
to cafeteria workers and all other adults.
- Have money and/or lunch number
readily available.
- Sit at a table or bench in the
lunch court. The cafeteria tables inside are not used in the morning
unless it is raining or
cold.
- Use
appropriate table manners, keeping hands and feet to self at all times. Do
not play with or throw food.
- Speak and behave respectfully
to each other.
- Horseplay and public display of
affection (PDA) are not allowed.
- Clean
the area (tables and floor) where you have eaten. Throw away all trash in
the garbage cans provided.
- All food and
drinks must remain in the lunch court area. You may not take them home or
to class.
- Remain in the
lunch court area until the first bell rings (students may go to 400
building restrooms.) Play fields are off
limits and 600 bathrooms closed.
- Anyone who needs to leave the
lunch court area must have a pass from a teacher or other adult.
- When
the first bell rings (at the start of school), students exit through one
of the two south gates in an orderly fashion.
Dismissal
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Campus will be cleared
by 4:15pm (2:15pm on modified days.)
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Teachers will assist
in clearing campus after school by being outside classroom doors.
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When the release bell
rings, students will quickly leave campus for home, check in at PrimeTime, go
directly to the buses, or straight to a teacher (with a pass) in his or her
classroom.
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Students who are not
picked up by 4:15pm on regular days (2:15pm on modified days)
will be required to wait in the front office for their ride.
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Cell phones may be
turned on ONLY when students are off campus and on the public sidewalk.
Tardy Policy
- Use level 2 movement,
walking quickly and directly to your classes (see passing period policy.)
- Arrive to each class
before the late bell rings.
- Be seated before the
late bell rings.
- Have materials necessary
for learning for all classes - pencils, binders, planner, etc.
- Remain in classes the
entire school day unless excused by an adult.
- Planners are to be
brought to school daily.
- Planner passes signed by
an adult are to be carried when outside of class.
1st Tardy Verbal reminder by teacher, warning
2nd Tardy Phone call home by teacher, possible teacher assigned detention
3rd Tardy Phone call home, lowered citizenship grade
Note: Citizenship grades are up to the discretion of the teacher for all tardies. Teachers may take into consideration the number of tardies, how many have been made up, etc.
Tardies are an ongoing problem. "On time" means in class, seated, and ready to work. If a student has a bathroom emergency s/he should tell the teacher in the previous class and get a pass OR check in with the next period teacher and ask for a bathroom pass. A good majority of tardies are at the beginning of the day and right after lunch. Remember, in order to participate in semester, end-of-the-year activities, and/or 8th grade promotion ceremonies, students may not have two or more “U”s on your semester progress report. Tardies will be counted toward citizenship grades.
What ShouId I Do If…
I arrive early? Students are NOT ALLOWED on campus before 8:30am outside of the PrimeTime program. There is no adult supervision before this time. The school will not be liable for any problems or injuries that occur on campus before 8:30am.
I am late? Go to the front office and sign in using the office computer to notate your late arrival. Bring a note from home and give it to the attendance clerk in the office upon your arrival. Late arrivals without a note will not be excused.
I have trouble in class or a personal problem?
- Complete a request to talk with your counselor in the Counseling Office.
- Ask a teacher for his or her help.
- Talk to the principal or vice principal during a passing period or at lunch.
The most important thing is to seek out an adult to whom you can talk to.
My parents want a conference? Students can bring a note from home or parents can call or email the counselor to make an appointment. Staff email addresses are available on the school website.
I must leave the classroom? Ask your teacher for permission. You must use your planner as a hall pass. IF YOU LEAVE THE CLASSROOM WITHOUT PERMISSION, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED TRUANT.
My cell phone, shirt, or other inappropriate item was confiscated? You must tell a parent/guardian that the item was confiscated so he or she can call the vice principal to make an appointment to pick the item up. When an item is confiscated, there will be no phone call home from the school to inform parents. It is the student’s responsibility to inform his/her parent. Students may use a school phone with permission from an adult to call and inform parent or guardian of the confiscation.
I lost something? Check around the area the item was lost. If you still can’t find it, check the Lost and Found bin in the main office or P.E. If the item is a small item such as jewelry or a cell phone, you must ask the office staff if anything was turned into the lost and found drawer.
Prohibited Items
Items that could be dangerous and/or distracting to the learning environment, including but not limited to the items listed below, are prohibited at Taft. Any student who chooses to bring (or wear) any of these items to school is subject to disciplinary action such as confiscation of the item, a parent conference, in-school or formal suspension or, a recommendation for expulsion.
Alcohol
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Aerosols
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Balloons
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Bandanas
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Blankets
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Candy
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Caffeinated Drinks
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Cigarettes
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Confetti
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Cupcakes
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Drugs
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Drug Paraphernalia
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Explosives
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Firearms
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Firecrackers
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Glass
Containers
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Gloves or Riders
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Gum
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Hats or Headgear
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Hoods
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Knives
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Laser Pointers
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Lighters
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Lotions
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Matches
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Medication
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Mirrors, Glass Items
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Mouthwash
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Open-Toe Shoes
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Pajamas
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Permanent Markers
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Poppers
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Rubber Bands
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Scissors
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Slam Books
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Soft Drinks or Sodas
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Spray Bottles
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Stuffed Animals
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Swishers or Cigarettes
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Tobacco Products
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Tools
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Toys (fidgits)
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Vaping Products
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Wallet Chains
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Weapons
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White Out or Correction Fluid
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Computer Use Policy and Liability
Parent and student signatures on the Universal Form from the Parent Handbook indicates that both, parent and student agree to assume full liability, including financial responsibility, for any laptop computer checked out in class by the student or any other computer that your student uses at school.
Taft Middle School, San Diego Unified School District, nor any of its employees bear any responsibility or liability for any inappropriate or illegal use of any school or district computer by a student. The "Network Use Guidelines" included in the district "Facts for Parents" handbook outlines acceptable use policies for district and school-owned computers and technology. Signatures on the Universal Form which includes the "Technology/Network Acceptable Use Contract indicates that both student and parent have read and understand the rules concerning computer and Internet etiquette.
The use of computers and laptops is a privilege not a right. If any student abuses any school computer, laptop, projector, and/or any other technological accessory, the parents/guardians of that student are responsible to reimburse Taft Middle School for repair or replacement of the damaged technological device. These abuses include, but are not limited to, vandalism or damage, software licensing violations, software piracy and inappropriate or illegal activities.
Consequences of misuse may include removal of computer privileges for a specified amount of time or permanently, detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, and/or legal prosecution.
Learning Agreement
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As a student and a digital citizen, I agree to:
Be responsible. I will ...
- Do my best to
complete my distance learning schoolwork and assignments.
- Take care of my device
by:
- not dropping or tossing
it.
- putting it down on a clean,
flat surface.
- not eating or drinking when I
use it.
- Tell my teacher and parent or
caregiver if my device is broken, stolen, or lost.
Stay safe. I will ...
- Not share my school account
passwords with anyone other than my teacher and parent or caregiver.
- Not create accounts or share
private information without my family's permission. (This includes my full
name, date of birth, address, phone number, and photos or videos of
myself.)
- Tell my teacher or an adult I
trust if anything makes me feel uncomfortable online, or if anyone acts
inappropriately toward me.
Think first. I will ...
- Remember that teachers and
administrators can see whatever I say and do on a school-issued device
during video meetings, in emails and chats, and on shared documents.
- Not post anything online that I
wouldn't want my family, teachers, college admissions officers, or future
employers to see because posts and comments can be saved and shared
without my knowledge.
- Investigate whether a source is
credible because not all information online is true.
- Give proper credit whenever I
use, reference, or share someone else's creative work online.
Speak up. I will ...
- Communicate with my teacher if
I'm confused about or need help with anything, if I'm having trouble
managing my workload, or if I can't access something I need for
class.
- Be a good friend to my
classmates by not bullying, humiliating, or upsetting anyone online, and
also by speaking up or asking for help if I see someone being treated
poorly.
Stay balanced. I will ...
- Have a schedule for distance
learning so I can avoid multitasking while I'm focusing on
schoolwork.
- Help my family come up with a
reasonable media plan and follow it.
- Include time in my day for
doing activities that don't involve electronic devices, eating healthy
food, and getting some exercise.
- "Pause for people" by
looking up and paying attention if someone wants to talk to me when I'm on
my device.
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In exchange, my parent or caregiver will ...
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Ask me how I'm using
technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate as a digital citizen.
- Support my learning by setting
me up for success.
- Communicate regularly with my
teacher about my progress.
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Signed by me
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Signed by my parent or caregiver
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Acuerdo de aprendizaje digital
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Como estudiante y ciudadano digital, acepto:
Ser responsable. Yo ...
- Haré mi mejor
esfuerzo para realizar mis tareas escolares de aprendizaje a
distancia.
- Cuidaré mi dispositivo:
- evitando tirarlo o dejarlo
caer.
- poniéndolo en una superficie
limpia y plana.
- evitando comer y beber cuando
lo use.
- Informaré a mi maestro / padres
/ cuidador si mi dispositivo se rompe, se pierde o lo roban.
Mantenerme a salvo. Yo ...
- No compartiré las contraseñas
de mi cuenta escolar con nadie más que mi maestro y mis padres o
cuidador.
- No crearé cuentas ni compartiré
información privada sin el permiso de mi familia. (Esto incluye mi nombre
completo, fecha de nacimiento, dirección, número de teléfono y fotos o
videos mios).
- Informaré a mi maestro o a un adulto en quien confío si me incomoda algo que vi en línea o si alguien se comporta de una forma inadecuada conmigo.
Pensar primero. Yo ...
- Recordaré que mis maestros
pueden ver lo que hago y digo en el dispositivo de la escuela durante las
videoconferencias, en correos electrónicos y chats, y en documentos
compartidos.
- No publicaré nada en línea que
no quisiera que mi familia, maestros, funcionarios de admisión a la
universidad o futuros empleadores vean porque las publicaciones y
comentarios se pueden guardar y compartir sin mi conocimiento.
- Investigaré si una fuente es
creíble porque no toda la información que se encuentra en línea es
verdadera.
- Daré el crédito adecuado cada
vez que use, haga referencia o comparta el trabajo creativo de otra
persona en línea.
Hablar cuando sea necesario. Yo ...
- Me comunicaré con mi maestro si
estoy confundido o necesito ayuda, si tengo problemas para manejar mi
carga de trabajo o si no puedo acceder a algo que necesito para la
clase.
- Seré un buen amigo con mis
compañeros de clase al no intimidar, humillar o molestar a nadie en línea,
y también al informar o pedir ayuda si veo que están maltratando a
alguien.
Mantener el equilibrio. Yo ...
- Tendré un horario para el
aprendizaje a distancia y así evitar hacer varias cosas a la vez
cuando necesito concentrarme en las tareas escolares.
- Ayudaré a mi familia a elaborar
un plan sobre el uso de medios y tecnología y lo seguiré.
- Reservaré tiempo en mi día para
hacer actividades que no requieran el uso de dispositivos electrónicos,
como hacer ejercicio y comer alimentos saludables.
- Haré una “pausa para las personas” y prestaré atención si alguien quiere hablar conmigo cuando estoy en mi dispositivo.
A cambio, mi padre / madre o cuidador ...
- Apoyará mi aprendizaje
preparándome para el éxito.
- Se comunicará frecuentemente
con mi maestro para hablar sobre mi progreso.
- Me preguntará cómo estoy usando
la tecnología de manera responsable para aprender, crear y participar como
ciudadano digital.
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Firmado por mí
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Firmado por mi padre / madre o cuidador
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Fecha
Voice and Movement Level Expectations
The following noise level and walking/running expectations may be referred to by level by Taft staff for various activities around campus. When asked to comply with a level, please do so.
Voice Levels Movement Level
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Silent, not talking (taking a test)
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Standing still or sitting down
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Whisper (no vocal cords)
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1-
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Walking slowly (too slow to get to class on
time)
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2-
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Conversation (only people near you can hear)
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2-
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Walking steadily (with a purpose)
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3-
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Presentation (whole class can hear)
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3-
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Walking fast (power walking in a hurry)
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4-
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Cheering (sports games)
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4-
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Running (outside only during recreation time
or PE
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Taft Middle School Dress Code 2022-2023
Proposed and passed to Student Governance Team on June 9, 2022
Dress Code Philosophy
The School Governance Team of Taft Middle School is adopting a new dress code policy for the 2022-2023 school year so that we can grow with our positive and inclusive community. We believe that the responsibility for the dress and grooming of a student rests primarily with the student and the student’s parents or guardians and that appropriate dress contributes to a productive learning environment. Therefore our expectation is that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for a school setting or for any school-sponsored event, and that their clothing choices do not interfere with the health and safety of any other student, and do not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any other student
Any school dress code accountability should minimize the potential loss of educational time. Administration and equitable enforcement of the dress code shall be gender neutral, non-shaming and consistent schoolwide. Staff will use reasonable efforts to avoid dress coding students in front of others.
Students should be able to dress and style their hair for school in a manner that expresses their individuality and cultural or religious identity without fear of unnecessary discipline.
Students and staff are responsible for managing their personal distractions; and we believe that students should not face unnecessary barriers to school attendance.
Dress Code Policy
- Students
must wear a top, bottoms and footwear to school.
- Clothing
must cover the body as shown in the graphic below.
- Clothing material must be opaque (not able to be seen
through).
- Clothing
must cover all undergarments, waistbands of undergarments included.
- Hats
and other headwear must allow the face to be visible and not interfere
with the line of sight to any student or staff. Hoodies must allow the
student face and ears to be visible to staff.
- Closed-toed
shoes with secure backs are required.
- Specialized courses (such as
Physical Education) may require special attire, such as sports uniforms,
sneakers or safety gear.
Additional Requirements
- Clothing may not depict, advertise or advocate the use
of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances.
- Clothing
may not depict pornography, nudity or sexual acts.
- Clothing
may not use or depict hate speech targeting groups based on race, ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation or any
other protected groups.
- No accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be
used as a weapon are allowed.
- Clothing, jewelry or personal
items may not demonstrate gang association/affiliation.
Dress Code Accountability
Students who do not
follow our Taft Middle School Dress Code Policy outlined above will be provided
with three (3) options:
- They
will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already
available at school, to be dressed more to code for the remainder of the
day.
- They will be provided with
temporary school clothing to be dressed more to code for the remainder of
the day
- If necessary, parents may be called during the school
day to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear for the
remainder of the day.
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________ Date: __________
Student Signature: __________________________ Date: __________
End-of-Year, Semester Activity and Promotion Activity Criteria
In order to participate in any dances, the 8th grade promotion ceremony, any grade level semester associated activities, or grade level end-of-year activities, a student:
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Must have no more than
one formal suspension in the current school year.
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Must have a minimum of
a 2.0 GPA in academics AND in citizenship on the final semester report card.
·
Must have no more than
one F on the final report card (in all subjects.)
·
Must have no more than
one U on the final report card (in all subjects.)
·
Must have no more than
one truancy (including period and whole day) for the entire school year.
·
Must have
no outstanding charges from overdue library fines,
text books, library books, classroom books, school materials, damaged equipment, or damaged school
property.
NOTE: Excessive unverified and/or unexcused absences or tardies may also exclude a student from participation.
For 8th grade promotion and associated activities, the second semester final report card will be used to determine GPA and number of Fs and Us. Formal appeals will be made. One week prior to the last day of school the promotion criteria will be compiled and the final determination of participation made by school administration.
Health Office Information
The Health Office is available to students during school hours each day. Students who feel ill may go to the Health Office WITH THEIR PLANNER PASS. The staff member on duty will determine the appropriate course of action. The school nurse is at Taft on a part-time basis. The nurse works closely with parents, students, and school staff to provide a safe and healthy school environment which promotes student attendance and learning. Parents and guardians are welcome to call, email, or visit the nurse in the Health Office to discuss their child's healthcare needs. The Health Office is to only be used for verifiable health reasons.
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis/Whooping Cough) and Varicella Requirement
All students entering the 7th and 8th grades will need proof of the Tdap and Varicella booster shot before starting school. California Immunization Law (AB 354) states that any student who does not have proof of getting a Tdap booster shot will not be allowed to school until proof of immunization is provided to the school.
Medications
***State law requires that the parent inform the school if the child is receiving prescribed medication for a continuing health problem. (Ca. Ed. Code 49480)
If medications are required at school (long or short term), a “Physician’s Recommendation for Medication” form is required. This form must be renewed yearly. All medications must be in original pill container with current prescription label. Students are not allowed to carry medication and self-administer during the school day with the exception of inhalers (see below.) All medications must be delivered to school by a parent or guardian, and be picked up by the last day of school or they will be discarded.
Over-the-counter medications
Certain over-the-counter medications are available to students who have a “Health Information Exchange Consent Form” completed and on file in the health office. The school nurse or other trained staff will assess the situation and provide over-the-counter medications that are indicated on the completed form.
Asthma & the Use of Inhalers at School
Asthma can be a serious, life-threatening. Students who use inhalers as prescribed by their physicians should have an “Asthma Action Plan” and an inhaler brought to school to be kept in the Health Office. It is acceptable for middle-school-aged students to carry and self-administer their inhalers; however, ONLY with written permission of both the physician and parent/guardian.
PE excuses for medical reasons
If a student needs to be excused from PE for medical reasons, a parent's note will excuse the student for up to three (3) days. A physician's note is required for longer excuses.
Physical Education Department Information
Our Staff believes that all students can achieve excellence regardless of size, coordination, body type or other physical capabilities. We are concerned with developing a child's positive attitude toward physical activity that will last a lifetime. We have aligned our physical education lessons with the California Content Standards for Physical Education. This will ensure that students will be exposed to a broad range of activities that can provide the foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle.
PE dress policy
·
All students are
required to dress in the school PE uniform daily.
·
Dressing daily is part
of students' PE grades.
·
Students must wear
their own PE uniforms. They cannot share.
·
Individual lockers
will be assigned to students for the purpose of keeping clothes and items safe
while students are participating in PE.
·
A combination lock
(which may be purchased in the front office) is highly recommended to keep
items safe.
·
PE Uniforms may ONLY
be worn during PE. Students may not wear current or past uniforms during the
regular school day (unless they are carrying a note from an administrator or
counselor due to a dress code violation.)
·
PE clothes need to be
taken home and washed at least once per week (Fridays are best.)
·
Writing (other than
the student's name) on the PE clothing is not allowed.
·
Students are only
allowed to wear one pair of shorts and one shirt.
·
Proper gym shoes must
be worn and shoes must be properly laced and tied tightly for safety.
·
Sweatshirts and
sweatpants are only to be worn during cold weather.
·
If PE uniforms
are not purchased at school, students must suit up in a plain, gray
T-shirt or sweatshirt with no hood or pockets and navy blue shorts or
sweatpants with no pockets
Locker room procedures
·
Students will be
assigned their own lockers. Lockers are not to be shared or loaned to others.
·
Any lock used must be
a combination lock and locks must be registered with the teacher to allow
access.
·
To prevent theft, it
is highly recommended, students lock their lockers.
·
All school policies
and rules apply in the locker rooms and in the PE areas.
-
Food, open drinks, glass, perfumes,
and spray deodorants (or any "prohibited item") are not allowed in
the locker room.
TAFT PE DEPARTMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS FROM LOCKERS OR BACKPACKS.
PE excuses
A parent or guardian may clear an illness or injury in PE for up to three (3) days. After three days, a doctor's excuse is required. These students will still be required to suit up for PE however, they will not be required to participate. Medical excuses are to be managed through the Health Office so that the school Nurse and/or Health Technician are aware and able to offer assistance and support. Students who frequently present requests for excuse from physical education for short periods of time may be contacted by the Health Office and advised to have a medical examination.
Assembly Policy
Arrival
1.
Classes are to be
escorted to the auditorium by a teacher.
2.
If entering through
the east (300 building side) of the auditorium, students will file in
seat-by-seat, filling from the front row first and continuing the back row
until all classes are seated.
3.
If entering through
the west (lunch court side) of the auditorium, students will file in
seat-by-seat beginning filling the front row first and continuing from front to
back until all classes are seated.
4.
Backpacks are to be
kept on the floor under the seat in front of student. In the front row,
backpacks are to be on the floor between the front of the chair and the
student's feet.
5.
Students are to stay
seated once they are in their seat.
6.
Voice level should be
0 and 1 (see Passing Period Policy) while waiting for assembly to start and
should remain at a level 0 once assembly has started. No whistling, catcalling, or yelling during the assembly.
7.
Hands and feet are to
be kept to self with feet on the floor.
8.
Audience is to face
front with eyes on the presenter.
9.
Polite and respectful
behaviors are required. Over loud clapping and cheering is not allowed.
Dismissal
1.
Follow the directions
of your teacher once assembly is over.
2.
Students will leave
beginning with the front row followed by subsequent rows out the door through
which they entered in single-file as directed by teacher.
Bullying Policy
Bullying:
- is
one-sided.
- is intentional and repeated.
- happens when someone purposely hurts, frightens, or
threatens someone else
- happens
when someone purposely and repeatedly excludes others, ridicules, spread
rumors, or makes offensive comments.
Direct Bullying is an attack on the victim, usually in the form of verbal or physical bullying. Direct aggression is often more observable than indirect bullying.
Indirect Bullying involves indirect behaviors intended to harm the victim. It can include relational aggression, a type of bullying in which the bully harms the victim socially by spreading rumors, excluding him or her from a peer group, or manipulating or damaging friendships. Indirect bullying, including relational types, may not be as easily observed as direct bullying.
Policy
1.
Everyone (children and
adults) will be treated with kindness and respect while on the Taft campus.
2.
All interactions will
be conducted with a respectful tone of voice and body language - no
yelling, arguing, hands on hips, eye rolling, flippant tone, etc.
3.
If an adult asks a
student to correct behavior, the student will respond respectfully and
immediately correct the behavior as requested. Respond with eye contact and
without an argument.
4.
Anyone who
witnesses bullying going on, will take a stand and stop the behavior.
5.
When an adult prompts
correction of behavior or gives a direction, stop and listen, and comply with
the direction. Be pleasant. (Nod your head, smile, say thanks - react
appropriately.)
6.
Everyone is expected
to initiate friendly greetings. When someone greets you, return the greeting
with a nod, smile, or verbal response.
7.
When someone
compliments you, acknowledge the statement with a polite response.
Bus Riding Policy
Passes
- All
students must have a bus pass issued by the office in order to ride the
bus.
- Students may use the phone in
the office to call for a ride home if they have lost their pass or have
been denied transportation.
- Replacement passes can be
purchased in the front office for $1.00.
- Temporary bus passes are issued
ONLY when absolutely necessary.
- Bus pass issues and lost bus
passes must be handled before school, during passing period (if you have
time,) or during lunch. Not after school!
Bus Stops and Boarding
1.
Safety is very
important while waiting at the bus stop. Horseplay,
pushing, playing, and running around cause a safety hazard,
do not engage in any of these.
2.
Before school,stay in
line while waiting.
3.
After school,if your
bus is late, line up.
4.
Bus lines are always
single file. Crowding and pushing at the door of
the bus creates a safety hazard.
Riding the Bus
1.
It is a privilege to
ride a school bus. In order to keep the privilege, follow all school rules. Be
polite and respectful to everyone.
2.
Food and drinks are to
be stowed in backpacks and gum is not allowed.
3.
Respect other
students' space and property.
4.
Stay seated at all
times.
5.
Use voice level 2 and
below to avoid distracting the bus driver.
6.
Keep hands, feet, and
objects to yourself AND inside the bus at all times.
7.
Students who take the
bus MUST ride the bus home unless a parent comes to pick them up in the office.
8.
Students may NOT ride
a bus unless their name is on the bus manifest. Students must ride the assigned
bus. They may not take a different bus.
9.
Students must get on
and off the bus at the ASSIGNED bus stop.
10.
If a student is denied
transportation or suspended from the bus due to behavior, it is the
student's and parent's responsibility to find transportation to and from
school.
11.
Upon arrival at the
school, students must report directly to the lunch court or directly to a
teacher with whom they have arranged a meeting or tutoring.
The bus driver is in charge and can deny transportation to any student at any time. In accordance with District Procedure 5411, the following are the consequences for breaking bus rules:
1st offense: Warning or possible one-day bus riding suspension
2nd offense: Possible two-day bus riding suspension
3rd offense: Three, four, or five-day bus riding suspension
4th offense: Remainder of semester or one month bus-riding suspension
Severe behavior such as physical contact or bullying on the bus will be referred to administration and may result in a bus suspension for up to a semester, or a formal out-of-school suspension.
Cell Phone Policy
·
Cell phones are allowed
at school but must be off or on silent and put away AT ALL TIMES. (SDUSD Board
policy & State Ed. Code)
·
Phones are NOT to be
sticking out of pockets and may be confiscated if they are visible.
·
If a cell phone is
confiscated it is the STUDENT'S responsibility to notify the parent. Should the
STUDENT like to inform a parent while at school, s/he may use a school phone.
THE SCHOOL DOES NOT CALL HOME ON CELL PHONE VIOLATIONS.
·
Cell phones will be
returned to an adult (who is listed in the child's record) by appointment with
the Assistant Principal.
·
Three (3) cell phone
confiscations in a school year will be referred to an administrator and may
result in suspension for defiance of school rules.
Library Policy
***All school rules-dress code, cell phone, bullying-apply to behavior in the library.
Entry and Exit
Students will enter and exit:
1.
Using level 1 voices.
2.
With level 1 movement.
3.
Without food, drink or
gum.
Note: In the morning, there are no in and out privileges in the
library. Students who enter the library to return books, are not to go in
beyond the drop-off slot. They need to leave immediately and go to the
lunch court. If students choose to stay
in the library, they are to remain there until the first bell.
Behavior
Students will:
1.
Maintain level 0 or 1
voices at all times.
2.
Maintain movement at
level 0 or 1 at all times.
3.
Not be allowed food,
drink, or gum.
4.
Look for books,
researching, doing homework, reading, working on Learning Upgrade (it is not a
place to socialize.)
Book Check-out and Return
1.
Students must show
their planner or current school ID card to check out library books.
2.
Students pay for lost,
damaged, or stolen materials.
3.
Students have their
planner pass in order to enter during class time.
4.
Two books may be
checked out for a period of TWO WEEKS and may be renewed, if necessary.
Textbook Check-out and Return
1.
Textbooks are issued
during the first week of attendance.
2.
Students are
financially responsible for all textbooks checked out to them and are expected
to pay for any lost, damaged, or stolen books.
3.
Students must show
their current planner with barcode or school ID card, to check out textbooks.
Lunch Time Policy
General Lunch-Time Behavior
1.
Cutting in line is
never acceptable.
2.
Always line up in a
single file.
3.
Use level 0 to level 1
movement at all times during passing periods and lunch time (unless on the play
field.)
4.
Keep your hands and
feet to yourself.
5.
No public displays of
affection (PDA.)
6.
Respect yourself by
respecting your environment - clean up your area when you leave.
7.
No outside food
deliveries will be allowed.
On the Way to Lunch
1. Students will proceed to the lunch courts,
snack line, or cafeteria lunch line using level 2 movement and voice
levels
2.
If students are
released from classrooms before the lunch bell rings, they must be walked by
the classroom teacher to the east lunch line entrance and teachers must remain
with their students until the bell rings. Students will not be allowed to go to
the snack lines without teacher supervision before the bell rings.
3.
Students who will be
getting lunch in the cafeteria will line up single file along the windows of
the east cafeteria door entrance.
4.
If a student needs to
go through both the cafeteria line and snack line, they must first go through
the cafeteria line.
5.
Students are not
allowed to enter the cafeteria via the south (lunch court) doors while lunch is
being served. The north (300 building side) cafeteria doors will be closed once
all students are through the line. If students want to enter through the south
door they must wait until the north door is closed.
6.
The north cafeteria
door is closed and locked as soon as the line is through (usually about 10
minutes into the lunch period.)
Inside the Cafeteria
Students will:
1.
Upon entry, choose one
of four lunch lines and line up single file behind the red line on the floor.
2.
Assure that no more
than five students enter at a time in the serving line.
3.
Make selections
quickly.
4.
Speak clearly and
respectfully to cafeteria workers and all other adults.
5.
Have money and/or
lunch number readily available.
6. Sit at a table in the cafeteria or at a table
or bench outside. Do not sit on the ground along the walls or windows.
7.
Use appropriate table
manners, keeping hands and feet to yourself.
8.
Speak and behave
respectfully to each other. Horseplay will not be tolerated at any time.
9.
Clean the area (tables
and floor) where they have eaten and throw away all trash in the trash cans.
10.
Exit from the
cafeteria through the south (lunch court) door.
11.
Leave the cafeteria
building 10 minutes before the end of lunch.
12.
Make sure all food and
drinks remain in the lunch court area - no food or drink allowed on the play
field or to be taken home or to classrooms after lunch.
If You Bring Your Lunch
1.
If you do not need to
enter the cafeteria, you may enter the lunch court through the east gate near
Boys' PE.
2.
Sit at a table in the
cafeteria or at a table or bench outside. Do not sit on the ground along the
walls or windows.
3.
When finished, clean
the area (tables and floor) where you have eaten. Throw away all trash
in the garbage cans provided.
4.
Remain in the lunch
court area, cafeteria, or play fields with the exception of going to the 400
building restrooms.
5.
All food and drinks
must remain in the lunch court area - no food or drink allowed on the play
field or to be taken home or to classrooms after lunch.
6.
Anyone who needs to
leave the lunch area, with the exception of using the 400 building restroom,
must have a PASS from a teacher or other adult.
7. Use time wisely. Use the restroom during
lunch, restrooms will be closed during the passing period between lunch and 5th period. Teachers
should not let students out for restroom breaks during 1st and 5th periods.
Organized Field Activities
Four square courts, tetherball courts, basketball courts, soccer and play field are available during the last half of the lunch period. Depending on the number of supervisors, these games may be modified by supervision staff.
1.
The gate to the field
will be opened once lunch service is complete and at the discretion of noon
duty field supervisors.
2.
Students in the field
area must be participating in an activity, socializing can be done on the lunch
court.
3.
Good sportsmanship
will be practiced in all games. Rough play will not be part of any field
activity.
4.
Students will settle
differences peacefully, without aggression or foul language.
5.
Students who are heard
cussing will be sent to the lunch court for the remainder of the lunch period.
6.
Backpacks should NOT be
left unattended. Students do so at
their own risk. When backpacks are left unattended, staff is not responsible
for recovering lost or stolen items.
7.
At the sound of the
whistle, students will return equipment to lunch supervisor, and walk using
level 2 movement back to the lunch court to wait for the end-of-lunch bell to
ring.
When it Rains
1.
Students remain in the
cafeteria, or under sheltered eating areas outside.
2.
Students who choose to
be out in the rain are choosing to be wet for the afternoon (or the day if it
rains in the morning.)
3.
Students who choose to
stomp through puddles are choosing to have wet feet for the afternoon (or for
the day if they choose to do so in the morning.)
4.
Students will
not be sent to the front
office or health office to change or
call home. Field activities will be closed.
Restroom Policy
- Get permission from your
teacher or an adult to leave the classroom.
- Get the adult to sign your planner pass (at the back of
this planner. )
- Sign the restroom log to leave
classroom and take planner pass with you.
- Take care of business.
- Flush the toilet.
- Wash your hands
- Dry hands by pushing the hand
dryer once.
- Return to class (or lunch court if during lunch or
before school) quickly.
- Report messy restrooms to the
classroom teacher or an adult (if on lunch court) immediately.
- Use the restroom before school,
during passing period, lunch time and after school, to avoid missing class
time.
- If you feel you must leave
class to use the restroom, you must have your planner pass.
- Lunch time and morning arrival
- Use the restroom (in the 400 building) during the lunch period or
before the morning bell, not after the first bell rings to signal it is
time to go to class.
Additional School-wide Policies
Students will:
·
Follow the Eagles' Way.
·
Follow the directions
given by adults at all times.
· Keep their hands and feet to themselves. They
will not engage in public display of affection (PDA), horseplay, play fights,
or physical or sexual harassment.
·
Respect fellow
classmates and treat others as they wish to be treated.
·
Comply with all school
policies as outlined in the student planner.
·
Carry their planner AND
use their planner as a hall pass.
·
Remain on campus the
entire school day (unless they have been excused by a parent/guardian.)
·
Use only kind words when
communicating with others - no profanity, vulgar behavior, bullying, harassment
or intimidation.
·
Abide by the district
Zero Tolerance Policy. (See "Facts for Parents" booklet.)
·
Behave with integrity
and honesty. Students will not participate in cheating, plagiarism, theft,
alteration of materials or forgery.
·
Eat healthy
foods at school (but not in the
classrooms.) Canned drinks, candy (especially suckers), cakes, cupcakes are not
to be at school. Water is allowed.
·
Leave gum and candy at
home. Students will be asked to throw gum and candy in the trash. Gum packs and
candy may be confiscated. Gum damages school property and causes distractions
to learning.
Title IX Notifications:
NOTICE OF STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Students who violate this policy may be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion, in accordance with district policy, administrative procedure and state law.
Employees who violate this policy shall be subject to discipline up to and including dismissal. Any disciplinary action shall be in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or collective bargaining agreements.
Reference Board Policy (BP) 5145.3 and Administrative Regulation (AR) 5145.3 for full policies.
STUDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
San Diego Unified School District is committed to making the schools free from sexual harassment and discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1972 and is prohibited by both federal and state laws. The district prohibits sexual harassment of students by other students, employees or other persons, at school or at school-sponsored or school-related activities. Sexual harassment is defined in Education Code to mean unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; or verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the educational setting. The superintendent or his/her designee shall ensure that district students receive age-appropriate instruction about their rights to be free from sexual harassment, the district procedure for reporting and investigating complaints of sexual harassment including with whom a complaint should be filed.
The district prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the individual’s work or academic performance, or that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.
The district further prohibits sexual harassment that conditions a student's status, progress, benefits, services, honors, program or activities based on submission to such conduct.
Any student who feels that he/she is being, or has been, sexually harassed by a school employee, another student, or a non-school employee at school or at a school-related event, shall immediately contact his/her teacher or any other district employee. An employee who receives such a complaint shall report it in accordance with administrative procedures/regulations.
Students who violate this policy may be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion, in accordance with district policy, administrative procedure and state law.
Employees who violate this policy shall be subject to discipline up to and including dismissal. Any disciplinary action shall be in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and/or collective bargaining agreements.
The district believes that it can resolve issues of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying at the school site.
Reference BP and AR 5145.7 and BP and AR 0410 for full policy
AVISO DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN ESTUDIANTIL
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Diego se compromete a la igualdad de oportunidades en la educación para todas las personas. Los programas, las actividades y las prácticas del distrito deben estar libres de discriminación, hostigamiento, intimidación y acoso basado en edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad mental o física, origen étnico, identificación de grupo étnico, género, expresión del género, identidad de género, información genética, estado de inmigración, estado civil o parental, nacionalidad, origen nacional, sexo real o percibido, orientación sexual, raza, religión o basado en la asociación de una persona con una persona o un grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas.
Los estudiantes que quebranten esta política podrían estar sujetos a medidas disciplinarias, hasta e incluyendo la expulsión, de acuerdo con la política del distrito, el procedimiento administrativo y la ley estatal.
Los empleados que quebranten esta política estarán sujetos a medidas disciplinarias hasta e incluyendo ser despedidos. Cualquier acción disciplinaria será conforme a los acuerdos aplicables federales, estatales y/o de contrato colectivo.
Para las políticas enteras, referirse a las Políticas de La Mesa Directiva (BP) 5145.3 y los Reglamentos Administrativos (AR) 5145.3.
POLÍTICA DE ACOSO SEXUAL ESTUDIANTIL
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Diego se compromete a que las escuelas estén libres de acoso sexual y discriminación, discriminación, hostigamiento, intimidación y acoso. El acoso sexual es una forma de discriminación sexual bajo el Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1972 y está prohibido tanto por las leyes federales como estatales. El distrito prohíbe el acoso sexual de estudiantes por parte de otros estudiantes, empleados u otras personas, en la escuela o en actividades patrocinadas o relacionadas con la escuela. El acoso sexual se define en el Código de Educación como insinuaciones sexuales no deseadas; solicitudes de favores sexuales; o conducta verbal, visual o física de naturaleza sexual hecha por alguien del o dentro del entorno educativo. La Superintendente o su designado debe garantizar que los estudiantes del distrito reciban educación apropiada para su edad acerca de sus derechos de ser libres de acoso sexual, el procedimiento del distrito para informar e investigar las quejas de acoso sexual, incluyendo con quién se debe presentar una queja.
El distrito prohíbe la conducta cuyo propósito o resultado tenga un efecto negativo en el trabajo o rendimiento académico de la persona, o que sea los suficientemente severa, persistente o imponente para crear un ambiente educativo intimidante, hostil u ofensivo.
El distrito además prohíbe el acoso sexual que condiciona el estado, progreso, beneficios, servicios, honores, programas o actividades de un estudiante basado en la sumisión a tal conducta.
Cualquier estudiante que sienta que él/ella está siendo o ha sido acosado sexualmente por un empleado de la escuela, otro estudiante o un empleado no escolar en la escuela o en un evento relacionado con la escuela, deberá comunicarse de inmediato con su maestro o con cualquier otro empleado del distrito. Un empleado que reciba una queja de este tipo deberá reportarla de acuerdo con los procedimientos/reglamentos administrativos.
Los estudiantes que quebranten esta política estarán sujetos a medidas disciplinarias hasta el procedimiento administrativo y la ley estatal. Los empleados que quebranten esta política estarán sujetos a medidas disciplinarias hasta e incluyendo ser despedidos. Cualquier acción disciplinaria deberá estar de acuerdo con las leyes federales y estatales aplicables y/o los acuerdos de negociación colectiva.
El distrito está convencido de que puede resolver los problemas de discriminación, discriminación, hostigamiento, intimidación y acoso dentro del plantel escolar.
Para las políticas enteras, referirse a las BP y AR 5145.7, y a las BP y AR 0410.
The Eagles' Way
All children and adults on the Taft campus are expected to follow the Eagles' Way
Encourage Others - Be supportive to everyone whether you like them or not. Helping others is the Eagles' Way. Use words of encouragement like, “Good job!” “I liked your project.” “You’ll do better next time.” Offer your help if you think someone needs it. Use polite words at all times. Encourage others to seek an adult's help when they have a problem.
Accept Differences - Just because someone looks different, comes from a different place, was raised in a different culture, or has different abilities doesn't mean you don't have something in common. You won’t know until you talk to them. The expectation is not that you become best friends, but that you treat everyone with kindness and respect.
Give Respect - Tone of voice and body language will be positive and respectful at all times. There are no put-downs. Use active listening. Make eye contact. Engage in pleasant exchanges. Students and adults are expected to initiate friendly greetings. Respect yourself as well as those around you.
Learn to Listen and Listen to Learn - Come to school prepared for the task at hand. When students are in class, they need to pay attention to the speaker, be active listeners, look at the speaker, and participate in class discussions/lessons when appropriate. When adults are at meetings they are to do the same.
Expect Positive Results - Students and adults will set high expectations for themselves and others. They will do their best when challenged and be proud of accomplishments. Improvement and excellence will be celebrated by students and staff.
Strive for Excellence - Students and staff will come to school prepared for learning and/or teaching. Everyone will do the best they can at all times. In order to achieve excellence students and staff will go above and beyond what is expected when learning, teaching, and caring for others. Personal integrity (high moral character, ethical behavior, and honesty) are of the utmost importance to be your best and to do your best.
2022-2023