Slide 2 Charles F. Blackstock Junior High School 701 East Bard
Road, Oxnard, CA 93033 Thomas Beneke, Principal Maria Granado,
Assistant Principal Rossana Padilla, Assistant Principal Javier
Torres, Assistant Principal 1 Slide 3 Charles F. Blackstock Junior
High School was named after a man who was a teacher, principal,
lawyer and judge. 2 Slide 4 Signature Required Orientation
information! You will be asked to please sign a form stating that
you have been informed of the rules, and policies shown in the
presentation. 3 Slide 5 Parent Partnerships Welcome to Blackstock!
We are excited to begin a new academic year. We are here to pave
the way for success in all the goals you set for your child, please
use the following platforms to connect with us in the very
important decision making process. 1.Parent Teacher Association
(PTA) 2.School Site Council (SSC) 3.English Learner Advisory
Committee (ELAC) 4 Slide 6 ATTENDANCE The first minutes of
instruction set the tone for the rest of the day, for this reason,
we strongly recommend that students be early to school and class.
Students are required by law to attend school punctually and
regularly. Tardiness affects perfect attendance record. Excused
absences: Excusable absences are listed in the State of California
Education Code. Some examples include but are not limited to;
illness, doctor visits, and bereavement. Unexcused absences:
Absence for any reason not on California list is considered
inexcusable. 5 Slide 7 ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE Absences not cleared
within three days will be counted as unexcused. We ask that you
send a note on the day the student returns to school. Please be
sure that excuse notes include: 1)First and last name of the
student 2)His/her teacher and homeroom number 3)The date the note
is written 4)The dates of absence 5)The reason for the absence
6)Signature of parent or guardian, and relationship to the student
*If excused notes are not turned in on the first day the student
returns from an absence, by law, we must take (S.A.R.B.) action. 6
Slide 8 SARB (School Attendance and Review Board) The principal or
designee is required by law to notify parents when a child
accumulates 3 unexcused absences and/or tardies in excess of 30
minutes or a combination thereof (EC 48260). The school principal
or designee is responsible for the referral to SARB, which requires
prior written notification to the parent following a Three Letter
process. Referral to the District Attorney: What charges may be
filed against the parent(s) guardians? An infraction (EC 48293) may
be filed against parent/guardian 1 st time = up to $330 plus court
costs. 2 nd time= up to $810 plus court costs. 3 rd time= up to
$1610 plus court costs. Possible additional penalties to parents:
Up to $2500 fine and or 1 year jail Parent may be ordered to attend
parenting classes. Parent may be ordered to deliver student to
school everyday for the rest of the school term. Students
Consequences include; fines, probation, and or community service. 7
Slide 9 DAILY SCHEDULE Blackstock opens its doors at 7:50 a.m.
Students who are not in their assigned seats at 8:40 are marked
tardy (**tardiness will affect Perfect Attendance) Class times 8:40
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be several early release Mondays. 8:40
a.m. - 1:55 p.m. 8 Slide 10 Blackstock Daily Bell Schedule A/B Day
9 PeriodStartFinish 18:4010:18 Nutrition10:1810:30 210:3312:06
Lunch12:0612:51 SSR/RtI12:541:24 31:273:00 Slide 11
PeriodStartFinish 18:4010:06 Nutrition10:0610:18 210:2111:44
Lunch11:4412:29 312:321:55 Blackstock Early Release Day Bell
Schedule (Mondays) 10 Slide 12 ENTERING AND EXITING BLACKSTOCK All
students will enter/exit campus through the following doors: The
gate near rooms 4 and 5. or 11 Slide 13 ENTERING AND EXITING
BLACKSTOCK Double gate near 6 th grade area 12 Slide 14 BLACKSTOCK
SCHOOL AGENDA Agendas are a communication tool for parents,
teachers, students, and administration. Please check it often,
pages should not be removed You will find; school rules, policies,
and guidelines regarding behavior, student activities, and
promotion. Parents are asked to read the school agenda, and discuss
the contents with students. Lost/damaged agendas must be replaced
at $5.00 each. 13 Slide 15 SCHOOL SUPPLIES Students are required to
have at least the following materials at school each day:
Blackstock agenda, three- ring notebook, subject dividers, filler
paper, pencils and pens. Please, no markers of any kind! 14 Slide
16 Banned Items The safety of our students is our number one
priority. Making our schools safe requires a team effort and a
preventive approach to avoid possible mishaps. The following items
have been deemed unsafe and banned from our campuses at all times
Alcohol products, or paraphernalia Drugs (prescription, over the
counter, or illegal) Prescription drugs must be given to the nurse
for dispensing. Guns, knifes, or any object that is used as a
weapon to cause bodily harm Explosives (including but not limited
to; cherry bombs, poppers, stink bombs, etc.) Permanent markers or
any type of tagging supplies Tobacco or tobacco products
Caffeinated products (Sodas, Jolt, Red Bull, Monster, coffee or
similar drinks) Aerosol cans (deodorant, perfume or cologne must be
roll-on or pump spray) Electronic devices (see next 3 slides) Gum,
candy or seeds are not allowed and should not even be brought to
school 15 Slide 17 ELECTRONIC DEVICES Radios, cameras, MP3 players,
CD players, Gameboy-type portable games, laser pointers, or any
other type of electronic devices are NOT allowed on campus. An
exception shall be made only when the principal or designee has
determined that the device is essential for the students health and
then shall be used only for health purposes. (Education Code
48901.5) The Superintendent or school administrator shall
confiscate these devices from the students. They will be returned
to parents only. 16 Slide 18 Electronic Signaling Device-EC 32210
Students may carry an electronic device including a cellular phone,
for emergency purposes only. The school is not responsible for
lost, damaged or stolen devices. If a students device disrupts the
educational process, he/she will lose the privilege to carry it to
school. Exceptions if prescribed by licensed physician for health
related issues 17 Slide 19 Cell Phone Board Policy 5131(c) Students
may carry a cellular phone for emergency purposes only. Cell phones
are to remain off during school hours unless an emergency occurs.
The school is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen phones.
If a students phone disrupts the educational process, he/she will
lose the privilege to carry it to school If school personnel see a
cell phone out or hear it ring/buzz/vibrate the phone will be
confiscated and a parent must pick it up. A 2 nd infraction will
result in the phone not being returned until June. Calls to parents
(during the school day) because a student feels ill or has a
question must be made on a school phone not a students cell phone.
18 Slide 20 Property Damage-EC 48904, 48904.3 Parents or guardians
may be financially liable if their child willfully damages school
property or fails to return school property The school may further
withhold grades, promotion certificates and transcripts until
restitution is paid 19 Slide 21 BICYCLE STANDARDS Students who ride
bicycles must wear a helmet. Bicycles may be confiscated until a
helmet is produced. Students with bicycles must use the bike rack
and each bicycle must have its own lock. Bicycles are not to be
locked together or on the fence. Students who do not have a lock
will not be allowed to leave their bikes at school. Bicycles are
always to be walked on the school grounds. The school is not
responsible for theft or damage to bicycles parked in the bike
rack. Blackstock students are expected to observe all legal
ordinances concerning bicycle safety while riding to and from
school. 20 Slide 22 P.E. UNIFORMS P.E. uniforms for 7 th and 8 th
grades will be sold through the P.E. Department. Shorts = $8.00
T-shirt = $8.00 Sweatpants (optional) = $12.00. No personal checks
will be accepted. Payments should be in cash or money order made
out to Blackstock Jr. High School. 21 Slide 23 STUDENT NUTRITION
& LUNCH During the 2013-14 school year, under the Federal
Provision 2 Program, students at Blackstock JHS will NOT have to
pay for an approved breakfast during the nutrition break, or
approved school lunch. Please enjoy a balanced meal. Help keep our
campus beautiful by throwing away your trash where it goes. 22
Slide 24 UNIFORM DRESS STANDARDS The dress code for Blackstock
requires clothes to be clean, neat and appropriate for school
and/or any school activity. Clothing which is distracting or
disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct
of the school will not be permitted. The principal or principals
designee will determine whether a students appearance is
appropriate for school. 23 Slide 25 BOYS and GIRLS UNIFORM Pants:
Must be navy blue color only, and fit properly at the crotch and
waist. They may not be baggy or oversized. Pants must be
slack/trouser style, NO JEANS. Pants must be hemmed neatly and
properly - not cut, torn or frayed. Seams may not be cut, slit or
torn. Athletic bottoms (pants, shorts, etc) made of fleece or nylon
windbreaker material are NOT allowed. Stripes (of any color) down
the side of pants are not permitted. Only factory designed capris
are allowed, not rolledup pants. No rubber bands on pant legs.
Shirts/Blouses: Must be solid white, light blue or navy blue (no
stripes or prints)-No other shades of blue (i.e. teal, aqua) are
allowed. Only polo shirts or regular button down shirts with
sleeves and collars will be allowed. Shirts/blouses must be tucked
in and appropriately buttoned except the top button. Absolutely no
tank tops. Any tops worn under polos, blouses or button down shirts
must be white (including undershirts). 24 Slide 26 Shorts: Must be
solid navy blue and NOT be longer than 1 past the bottom of the
knee or shorter than the length of fingertips when arms are held
directly straight at the side and can only be worn as part of the
uniform. (No athletic shorts) Belts: Must be worn with pants that
are designed for belts (have belt loops). No initial or ornamental
buckles unless initial is for first or last name only. Belts must
be standard buckle; absolutely no strings, laces, or other
decorative style fastening. Jackets and outerwear: Must be solid
white, light blue, navy blue or gray. Jackets must fit
appropriately. Windbreakers, pullover or button down sweaters, and
vests should be appropriate. Any logo must be able to be covered by
one hand. Hoods and sweatshirts may not be worn in class during
school hours except outside during inclement weather. Shoes: Must
be worn at all times. All shoes must have closed toes. Heels and
platforms may not exceed 1 1/2 inches. Socks: Must be worn at all
times. 25 Slide 27 GIRLS UNIFORM Skirts, Skorts, and/or Jumpers:
Must be solid navy blue and may not be longer than the bottom of
the knee or shorter than the length of fingertips when arms are
held directly straight at the side. Tights or stockings: Must be
white or navy blue and may be worn with skirts, skorts or jumpers.
26 Slide 28 Proper Uniform 27 Slide 29 Improper Uniform Shirt
unbuttoned/ too short & ornamental belt Shirt too long, blue
undershirt 28 Slide 30 SPECIFIC CLOTHING AND ITEMS NOT ALLOWED
Clothing, jewelry, hair or materials which: are made of denim or
jeans materials (jackets, skirts, pants, shorts, etc.) have large
labels or with sports teams insignias (including lanyards) show
evidence of membership in or affiliation with a gang. are obscene,
sexually explicit, suggest or promote racism, violence, the
use/abuse of drugs and or alcohol products. Hair must be a natural
color with no distracting designs or cut outs. ABSOLUTELY NO BLACK
jackets, sweatshirts, undershirts or slacks allowed. low cut tops
or apparel that is tight fitting. Halter tops, midriff tops, cutoff
tops. hairnets, bandanas, do-rags, or hats (except Blackstock),
etc. of any kind. slippers, sandals, clogs, steel toed or open toed
shoes. glasses/sunglasses unless they are prescription Visible
undergarments such as tops worn under uniform and boxer shorts.
body piercing jewelry (except earrings). grooming in class (makeup,
styling, brushing, etc.). NOTE: Blackstocks dress code is strictly
enforced. The administration has the right to declare if attire is
appropriate for school or any school activity. 29 Slide 31 Student
Pledge As a student at Blackstock, I need to realize that my
education is important, and that I am responsible for my own
success. Therefore, I agree to carry out the following Guidelines
for Success: Prompt - I will be quietly seated when the bell rings.
Prepared I will come to class with supplies and an academic
attitude. Polite I will respect all of my classmates, teachers,
materials and myself. Productive I will do my best work and ask for
help when I need it. 30 Slide 32 8 th Grade Promotion Ceremonies
Administrative regulations designate the following criteria for
student participation in the promotion ceremony and related
activities: 1.Completion of a required course of study. A.Pass five
of six classes for a minimum of two of three trimesters. B.
Individualized Education Plans (IEP) may differentiate a students
required course of study. C. Identified English Learner students
may have a differentiated course of study. D. A Section 504
Accommodation Plan may differentiate a students required course of
study. 31 Slide 33 2. Meet minimum academic achievement of a 2.0
grade point average or above for two of three trimesters. 3. Meet
positive citizenship requirements. A.Have good attendance. B.
Display appropriate student behavior. 4. Student performance will
be evaluated at the end of each trimester. Students who fail to
meet the academic and/or citizenship requirements at the end of
each trimester will be placed on the trimester Restriction List.
Placement on the Restriction List may impact the students ability
to participate in the promotion ceremony and related activities. 32
Slide 34 5. Students may be placed on the Restriction List for one
or more of the following reasons: A.Receiving a GPA of 1.99 or
below on a mid-trimester or end of trimester progress report
B.Having four or more days of unexcused absences or unexcused
tardies per trimester C.Being truant for one or more periods of a
school day D.Parent or guardian has agreed to a shortened day or
Independent Study due to behavior E.Being suspended for one or more
days F.Receiving two or more office conduct referrals in one
trimester 33 Slide 35 Promotion Ceremony Probation 1. Any eighth
grade student placed on the restriction list during the first or
second trimester will be placed on promotion ceremony probation
status during the remainder of the school year. These students will
be evaluated on their third trimester performance in academics and
citizenship two weeks prior to the end of the year. If performance
is above restriction list requirements, they may be eligible for
participation in the promotion ceremony and related activities. If
their performance is below restriction list requirements, they may
not be eligible to participate in the promotion ceremony and
related activities. 2. Any student placed on the restriction list
during the first and second trimesters may lose their privilege to
participate in the promotion ceremony and related activities. 34
Slide 36 3. Any student who has lost the privilege to participate
in the promotion ceremony and related activities may regain the
privilege by meeting the following criteria: Is passing 5 of 6
classes two weeks prior to the end of the third trimester Has a 2.0
grade point average at the third trimester mid-term reporting
period Has good attendance as noted in AR 5127 Has good citizenship
as noted in AR 5127 4. Any student added to the restriction list
for the first time during the third trimester will be placed on
promotion ceremony probation status and will be evaluated two weeks
prior to the end of the year. 35 Slide 37 Promotion Ceremony
Ineligibility Students on the restriction list three times during
their 8 th grade year are denied participation in the promotion
ceremony and related activities. There is no promotion ceremony
probation for these students. 36 Slide 38 PROMOTION CEREMONIES AND
RELATED ACTIVITIES The school administration will have the final
decision in whether a student will be allowed to participate in the
promotion ceremony and related activities. Certificate of Promotion
1. Students who participate in the promotion ceremony shall receive
a Certificate of Promotion if they have cleared all financial
obligations. See AR 5125.2. 2. Students who have maintained a 2.0
grade point average, but have failed to meet the other requirements
of the Promotion Ceremonies and Related Activities policy, will
receive their Certificate of Promotion if they have cleared all
financial obligations. See AR 5125.2. 37 Slide 39 Lets have a great
2014-2015 School year! Go Blackstock Panthers! 38
