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2013 – 2014 STUDENT AGENDA

Chris Wozniak 2012

FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

“DEDICATED TO SCHOLARSHIP”

MUSTANGS

THE SCHOLAR’S PLEDGE

We, the students of the Santa Ana Unified

School District, pledge to be dedicated to

scholarship. We will strive to succeed and build

an honorable future. We will make our city proud

by being respectful and responsible. We shall not

only ensure success for ourselves, but we will also

encourage success in others.

MMMaster the standards.

UUUse your time and talents wisely

SSShow respect to all.

TTTreat others as you would like to be treated.

AAAct responsibly.

NNNever give less than your best.

GGGreet all students and staff.

SSServe your school and community.

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Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School A California Distinguished School

2000 N. Bristol Street Santa Ana, CA 92706

(714) 972-7800 School Website : www.sausd.us/mendez

***Todas las paginas de la agenda estan disponibles en español en el internet**

Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School Mission Statement At Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School, a California Distinguished School, it is our mission

to provide students with a rigorous learning environment that encourages high expectations for

success through standards-based, student-centered instruction. We believe education is the shared

responsibility of the student, parents, school and community. Together, we provide an academically

rich, caring, and supportive environment that promotes respect and motivates students to learn, to

act responsibly, to monitor their own academic progress, and to develop skills for life-long success.

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MENDEZ SCHOOLWIDE SUPPLIES AND

BINDER POLICY

Recommended Supplies

Optional Supplies

Binder Order

Mr. Binder

Mendez

Mustangs

Backpack

Agenda (replacement cost will be $5.00)

2” three-ring binder

6 labeled tab dividers (No pockets)

Zippered supply pouch/container

8 ½” x 11” college-ruled, loose leaf paper

Graph paper

2 #2 pencils

Red correcting pen/pencil

2 pens

1 pencil sharpener w/cap

1 box colored pencils

1 eraser

1 highlighter

P.E. Uniform

Additional supplies as specified by teachers

Hole reinforcers

Notebook dictionary/thesaurus

Other supplies as requested by your

teachers

1. Supply pouch (or container in backpack)

2. Agenda

3. Mendez Supplies and Binder Policy

4. Student Data Tracker

5. 6 labeled dividers (1 for each subject) in

order of schedule

6. Loose leaf notebook paper

7. Parent notices in front pocket

REMEMBER!!! Organize work by

o Class subject

o Date (most recent in front)

Remove paper from rings without

ripping the holes.

No spiral paper or pocket folders

Use front pocket of binder for parent

notices ONLY!

Don’t make me do

the shake test on

your binder!

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MENDEZ MENDEZ

SCHOOLWIDE SCHOOLWIDE

BINDER CHECK BINDER CHECK

Peer Evaluation Peer Evaluation

Student: ____________________ Student: ____________________

____ 2”, 3-ring binder ____ 2”, 3-ring binder

Backpack Organization Backpack Organization

____ supply pouch (or supply container ____ supply pouch (or supply container

in backpack) with 2 pens, 2 pencils in backpack) with 2 pens, 2 pencils

____ Student Agenda (classwork + homework) ____ Student Agenda (classwork+homework)

Binder Organization (in this order) Binder Organization (in this order)

____ Supplies and Binder Policy ____ Supplies and Binder Policy

____ Student Data Tracker ____ Student Data Tracker

____ Dividers in order of schedule ____ Dividers in order of schedule

____ student work organized by ____ student work organized by

date (most recent in front) date (most recent in front)

____ blank, college-ruled paper ____ blank, college-ruled paper

____ front pocket of binder used ____ front pocket of binder used

only for parent notices only for parent notices

____ No loose papers in backpack ____ No loose papers in backpack

____ SHAKE TEST ____ SHAKE TEST

____ TOTAL ____ TOTAL 0 – 3 first to be cut on “Survivors” 0 – 3 first to be cut on “Survivors”

4 – 6 Binder Bloopers 4 – 6 Binder Bloopers

7 - 8 Getting it Together 7 - 8 Getting it Together

9-10 Mighty, Mighty Mustang! 9-10 Mighty, Mighty Mustang!

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GONZALO AND FELICITAS MENDEZ

Like so many other Mexican American

families living in California in the 1940’s,

Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez faced

discrimination at all levels of society. After

the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo of 1848

ceded California and the Southwest to the

United States, Mexican American Families

saw little hope of having equality with their

Anglo counterparts. Mr. and Mrs. Mendez

were hurt by the discrimination they

encountered on a daily basis. But it hurt

them even more when they saw their

children become victims of this

discrimination. After one hundred years of

California’s Mexican American children

being relegated to an inferior education,

Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez decided to do

something about it.

Gonzalo was a tenant farmer living in the

Westminster area of Southern California.

Mendez and his wife, Felicitas, decided that

neither they nor their children were going to

be treated as second class citizens.

In early 1945, they organized a group of

parents to take on the Orange County School

and stop its practice of keeping Mexican

American children segregated from Anglo

children. While Anglo children attended

academically oriented classes in modern

buildings using new books, Mexican

American children attended vocationally

oriented classes in old buildings using

inferior books.

Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez knew that a

legal fight against a well entrenched

segregationist educational system was going

to be tough. This did not stop them. A civil

rights attorney was hired and the lawsuit

was filed in the federal courts in Los

Angeles. The lawsuit named five Mexican

American families, including the Mendez

family as plaintiffs.

The lawsuit, entitled Mendez V.

Westminster, asked the court to issue an

injunction ordering the integration of the

school district. The lawsuit argued that

segregation based on national origin violated

the United States Constitution. The case

was won but the district appealed. On April

14, 1947, the 9th

Circuit U.S. Court of

Appeals ruled in favor of the Mexican

American families.

Eight years after Mendez V. Westminster, the

then future Justice of the Supreme Court,

Thurgood Marshall, argued the famous case

of Brown V. Board of Education. The

Brown case outlawed the “separate but

equal” education throughout the United

States. In arguing his case, Marshall cited

and relied on Mendez V. Westminster as

legal precedent.

Because of their bravery and dedication,

Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez opened the

door for a better education not only for

children in California, but for children

throughout the United States. Their efforts

have been recently recognized and honored

by groups like the Los Angeles Mexican

American Bar Association.

On December 3, 1997, the Santa Ana School

Board, the same school district that once

practiced segregation, dedicated the Gonzalo

and Felicitas Mendez Intermediate

Fundamental School. Mendez Intermediate

Fundamental School will be a school of

choice. All students will have the

opportunity to receive a quality and enriched

curriculum, regardless of the language they

speak or the color of their skin.

Sylvia Mendez received the 2010

Presidential Medal of Freedom from

President Barack Obama. This is the highest

civilian award given in the United States.

MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School

provides an alternative educational approach

for students in grades six through eight.

Primary emphasis is placed on a highly

structured program of basic academic skills

and enrichment and the establishment of

good study habits. The school seeks to

instill within each student, a sense of

responsibility, patriotism, accomplishment

and a positive self-image.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A

FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

Emphasis on basic academic skills

and enrichment

Structured classroom in which

learning is teacher initiated, directed

and supervised, with an emphasis on

dynamic, innovative and creative

teaching

High standards of student conduct to

enhance quality instruction

Insistence on good study habits, self

discipline and responsibility

Reinforcement of the traditional

values of patriotism, citizenship,

respect, courtesy and pride in

accomplishment

High standards for student dress as

expressed in the Mendez Dress Code

Parent commitment, communication,

and involvement throughout the

students’ education at Mendez

Fundamental Intermediate School

SAUSD CITIZENSHIP CODE

“We the students of the Santa Ana

Unified School District, pledge to be

dedicated to scholarship. We will strive

to succeed and build an honorable future.

We will make our city proud by being

respectful and responsible. We shall not

only ensure success for ourselves, but we

will also encourage success in others.”

Written by Ana Maldonado

SAUSD Student 2008-2009

PARENT EXPECTATIONS:

Parent involvement is a major component

of the fundamental philosophy. We are

seeking parents to participate on the

following committees and in the

following organizations:

PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student

Association)

School Site Council

District Advisory Committee

ELAC Committee

Superintendent’s Cabinet

Each Mendez family is expected to

volunteer for a minimum of two hours per

year. See the Mendez parent involvement

policy and the Mendez volunteer contract

for more ways to participate.

NOTE TO PARENTS

An important aspect of the fundamental

school curriculum is the appreciation and

promotion of citizenship, patriotism, the

Pledge of Allegiance to the Unites States

Flag, the Mendez Citizenship Code, and

our American heritage. Please be advised

of this as you enroll your student in the

fundamental program.

How to be Successful at Mendez

AGENDA

Agenda pages may not be torn out, folded

over, written or drawn on (includes

doodling). Nor may any stickers or

drawings of any kind be glued, taped or

stapled on to the cover or anywhere in the

agenda. All information written in the

Agenda must pertain to school business.

Any Agenda’s found not meeting the

standard will be replaced at the student’s

expense. The purpose of the Agenda is to

maintain each student organized and help

them maintain themselves prepared.

HOMEWORK

Homework is assigned daily to help the

student become more self-reliant, to learn to

work independently, to improve skills

taught, to master concepts, and to complete

assigned projects. Students are to write ALL

classroom and homework assignments in

their agendas every day. A daily schedule

should be followed to maximize students’

learning potential. Students should review

homework with parents every evening.

Homework is graded on completeness, but

more importantly the quality of the work

produced by the student. If work is

complete, one hour of silent reading should

be set up by the parent. Here is a sample of

a homework schedule that might be

followed.

6th

grade: 1 to 1 ½ hours of study

time including completion of actual

homework, review of each subject

and personal reading time.

7th

and 8th

grade: 2 to 2 ½ hours

each night following the same

schedule as stated above.

QUALITY OF CLASSWORK AND

HOMEWORK

Students should always strive to do their

very best on all of their work. Students

should always assess their work in these

three ways:

1. Is the work neatly written or typed?

Is it readable?

Is the handwriting well formed?

If using a computer, was the

correct font and size used?

If the assignment calls for it, is

the work designed neatly and

completely?

Are you using blue or black ink?

2. Is the work organized and

complete?

Is the entire assignment done?

Does the work make sense?

Did you head your paper

correctly?

3. Were the teacher’s directions

followed completely?

Did you compare the assignment

to your agenda to make sure you

did the right work?

Did you double-check your

agenda?

Did you do everything the

teacher expects you to do?

Promotion Policy

The promotion policy of the Santa Ana

Unified School District states that students

who earn a combination of 5 or more: Far

Below Basic (FBB) or Below Basic (BB) on

the Standards-Based grade and/or a 1 or 2 on

the Performance grade on their semester

report cards may not be eligible to promote

to the next grade. Eighth grade students

must also pass the US Constitution Test to

promote to high school.

REPORT CARDS

At Mendez we use a standards-based

grading system. Report cards are issued

with standards-based, performance based,

and citizenship grades instead of the “A-F”

letter grades. Standard’s based grades

measure students compared to California

State Standards. Citizenship and

performance grades reflect work, effort, and

behavior in the classroom. There will be

three grading periods per semester. Below

is a sample of a standards-based report card.

Progress reports are sent home every six

weeks and grades can always be checked

online at www.sausd.us/mendez.

Please refer to the front page for report card

sample.

Parents will be notified by a Mendez staff

member if their child is performing below

expectations in the following areas:

academics, attendance or disciplinary

concerns. A parent conference may be

required and/or a Board of Review meeting

may be scheduled for students that are in

danger of failing or recommended for

retention.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

A Parent Conference Day for all students will be

scheduled and parents will be notified of the

date. Teachers will schedule conferences for

students who are in need of academic assistance,

but all parents are encouraged to schedule a

conference if they so desire. Students will not

attend school this day, providing the opportunity

for teachers to meet with parents individually to

discuss students’ academic progress, work habits

and behavior.

Parents are always welcome to contact the

school at any time. Our teachers will be glad to

arrange a conference with you at a mutually

convenient time. A note sent to the school or a

telephone call to the child’s counselor can set up

such a meeting.

TESTING

Students at Mendez are tested yearly using

school, district and state-mandated tests to

measure students’ progress in the areas of

reading, language, and math. The following

tests are administered over the course of the

year:

STAR Grades 6 - 8

STAR Writing Grades 7

Writing Proficiency Grades 6 - 8

United States Constitution Test Grade 8

CELDT EL Students

Parents will be notified of their student’s

test results.

Students must pass an established number of

curriculum classes and successfully complete

any prescribed supplemental instructional

programs in order to be promoted to high school.

Specifically, eighth-grade students shall be

retained if they do not meet these requirements

or they do not pass the required Constitution

Test.

When a student’s grades and test scores fall

below the set standards, a “Board of Review”,

compromised of the counselor and an

administrator, meet to discuss recommendations

for promotion or retention. The school will

make every attempt to consult and work with

parents to help solve students’ academic

problems throughout the year.

Standards-

Based

Grades

Performance

Grades Citizenship

Advanced 85-100%

5

Student’s Work/Effort

is

Outstanding 90-100%

5 Outstanding

Proficient

65-84%

4

Student’s

Work/Effort

is Above Average

80-89%

4 Above Average

Basic

55-64%

3


is Average

70-79%

3 Average

Below

Basic

27-54%

2


is Below

Average 60-69%

2 Needs

Improvement

Far Below

Basic

1-26%

1

Student does

little or no work

0-59%

1 Unsatisfactory

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TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are issued to each student. Students

are responsible for keeping textbooks and should

return the books at the end of the school year in

good condition. Damaged or lost books should

be paid for regardless of the cause. Each student

must clear their textbook account before

attending school functions. FOR DETAILED

INSTRUCTIONS ON FINES AND HOW TO

COVER AND KEEP YOUR TEXTBOOKS

IN GOOD CONDITION PLEASE VISIT

OUR LIBRARY WEBPAGE.

LIBRARY

Library services are provided to all students.

Students are required to bring a current school

I.D. to check out books. Students are responsible

for keeping books in good condition. Library

books and any other materials issued through

our school library should be kept in your

possession and not “loaned” to other students.

You are responsible for the books checked out to

your library account. Books are on loan to the

students for two weeks at a time and should be

renewed or returned on time. Damaged books

should be paid for according to the amount of

damage and lost books will be charged the full

replacement value. VISIT OUR LIBRARY

WEBPAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

AND SERVICES.

COMPUTER LAB

Students have access to the computer lab during

school hours. Continuously check the hours of

the computer lab as they do change throughout

the school year. REMEMBER that an adult must

be present when students are using the computer

lab. Computers are exclusively for school

homework and projects. Students are responsible

for saving and retrieving documents

independently in a safe manner. STUDENTS

THAT DAMAGE SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY WILL LOOSE THEIR

COMPUTER LAB PRIVILEGES AND MAY

BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR DAMAGE

AND/OR REPLACEMENTS COSTS.

STUDY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

There are many additional programs that

students can be a part of that will help them

achieve success at Mendez. Each of these

programs is supervised by a credentialed

staff member. A brief explanation of each

one is listed below:

BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB PROGRAM

This is an after-school program available on

campus through the Boys' and Girls' Club of

Santa Ana. Students will have the

opportunity to work on completing

homework. In addition, students will be

involved in other activities including sports

and games. This program is available

Monday through Friday for 3 hours

following the end of each day. To be

involved in this program, an application

must be completed and returned.

Applications will be available in the main

office. For more information please

contact (714) 972-7941.

NOAH PROJECT

This is a neighborhood learning center that

provides after-school homework help and

tutoring to students in the downtown Santa

Ana area. Special emphasis is put on

improving basic reading and math skills and

improving overall English-language

proficiency. Any student in grades 6 – 8 is

eligible to participate in the program and is

free to all that attend. In order for students

to participate, students must complete the

registration form, which can be obtained

from the counselor’s office.

COLLEGE TUTORS

Santa Ana Community College has available

college students who serve as tutors.

College tutors can be obtained for $15 - $20

per hour. If you are interested in arranging

for this service you may call Santa Ana

Community College (714) 564-6260.

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez Fundamental School has

been designed to help students focus on academic success.

It is expected that every student will cooperate fully within

the framework of the Code of Student Conduct.

CAMPUS CONDUCT

Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School is a community

of students gathered for the purpose of formal learning,

wherein each respects himself, others and the school. All

students are expected to:

1. Demonstrate acceptable behavior in the

classroom, on the school grounds, and on

the way to and from school, during assigned

detentions or Saturday School Programs.

2. Comply with the school dress code or the

district mandatory uniform policy.

3. Attend classes on time, every day, unless out

of school for a valid reason (e.g. illness or

bereavement).

4. At no time deface damage, destroy, steal, or

litter school district property of the property

of other persons.

5. Be honest, courteous, respectful, and

demonstrate good manners.

6. Demonstrate respect for our country and its

symbols through participation in appropriate

patriotic activities.

7. Move quietly and in a safe and orderly

manner throughout the campus.

8. Bring appropriate materials to all classes

daily.

9. Refrain from inappropriate or public display

of affection. (This means holding hands,

kissing and/or hugging)

10. Eat food in the lunch area only. Maintain a

clean campus by disposing of all trash in the

proper containers.

11. Obey directions for seating, conduct, and

dismissal at assemblies.

12. Maintain the standards of Mendez

Fundamental Intermediate School when not

under the direct supervision of a teacher or

supervisor and when attending school

activities off campus.

13. Complete the registration process for all

bicycles being ridden to school. Bicycles

must be securely locked in the bicycle racks.

14. When riding to and from school, students

are expected to obey all traffic regulations.

The law requires that all students must wear

a bicycle helmet.

15. Use the library responsibly, respecting the

rights of others, using materials properly,

and returning book on time (see textbook

contract).

16. Promptly pay for lost, damaged, and/or

overdue library books and textbooks.

17. Use the computer labs and hardware

appropriately at all times.

STUDENTS WILL NOT AT ANY TIME:

1. Cheat, forge signatures, or copy other

student’s work.

2. Leave class or come to the office without a

pass from the teacher or supervisor.

3. Leave Campus during the school day for any

reason without permission from the

Attendance Office.

4. Use profane or vulgar language or make

obscene or suggestive gestures.

5. Make any threat to commit, attempt to

commit, or commit any physical violence

against other students or school personnel.

6. Push, hit, kick, “play fight”, wrestle, tease or

call other students inappropriate names.

7. Spank, pour liquid upon, or participate in

any form of harassment or hazing of a

student.

8. Bring any form of toys, balls, bats or similar

equipment/ or collectibles such as trading

cards.

9. Ride bicycles, skateboards, or roller skates

on school grounds, especially in the parking

lot, at anytime (including athletic events and

practices)

10. Chew gum on campus at any time or at any

school-sponsored event.

11. Loiter on or near school grounds, in parking

structure or in the commercial shopping

center before or after school.

12. Climb fences or safety railings.

13. Touch, lift, push, sit on or deface any

vehicle on or near the school grounds.

14. Privately sell candy or other items on the

Mendez campus.

15. Gamble, State and Federal laws pertaining

to minors outlaws all forms of wagering or

betting in any manner.

16. Use possess or distribute tobacco, any

controlled substance (including marijuana),

narcotics, alcohol or intoxicant, or other

contraband or drug paraphernalia on the

school campus or at any time when under

the jurisdiction of the school.

17. Posses or use lethal weapons (including

knives), or any item that may be constituted

as a weapon (brass knuckles, razors, etc.),

explosive devices or any forms of caps,

poppers, fireworks, stink bombs, or replicas.

18. Take medication at school without a written

notification from parents and doctors. The

medication must be in an original box or

container with a pharmacy label attached.

All medication must be administered

through the Health Office.

19. Write on backpacks, except the student’s

name.

20. Fold, tear, or cross through pages in the

Student Agenda.

THREATS

Any student who threatens the school

community or any specific member(s) of the

school community whether in writing or

verbally, with the commission of a crime

which could result in severe bodily injury,

death, and/or property damage will be

subject to immediate suspension, police

involvement, and possible expulsion from

the school district.

ASSAULTS AND/OR BATTERY

AGAINST A STAFF MEMBER

Depending on the circumstances, action will

include any, or a combination of any of the

following:

Parent conference

School suspension

School transfer

Police involvement

Expulsion from school district

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Sexual Harassment is engaging in the sexual

harassment of another student or a staff

member by demonstrating unwelcome

sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,

and/or other verbal, visual, or physical

conduct of a sexual nature. Depending on

the circumstances, action may include any,

or a combination of any of the following:

Parent conference

School suspension

School transfer

Police involvement

Expulsion from the school district

SEXTING

Sexting is the act of sending sexually

explicit messages or photographs, primarily

between mobile phones. Sexting is against

the law and students can be prosecuted for

any such acts. Depending on the

circumstances, action may include any, or a

combination of any of the following:

Parent conference

School suspension

School transfer

Police involvement


CYBER BULLING

The National Crime Prevention Council

defines Cyber-bullying as: "when the

Internet, cell phones or other devices are

used to send or post text or images intended

to hurt or embarrass another person.” Often

times this happens via Facebook, MySpace

and other internet or technologically based

social networks. These offences occur at

home and at school and we ask that parents

be diligent in monitoring their child’s use of

these devices. Depending on the

circumstances, action may include any, or a

combination of any of the following:

Parent conference

School suspension

School transfer

Police involvement


STUDENT DISCIPLINE

The Mendez Fundamental school

philosophy reflects a strong commitment to

student academics, discipline, attendance,

and dress code. It is expected that students

will complete all school assignments in

order to demonstrate proficiency and

understanding, behave in a respectful

manner toward all school personnel and

other students, attend school daily and

punctually, and dress in the school uniform

in order to reflect school pride.

Listed below are the consequences that

students face for failure to meet school

expectations:

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

All students will be held to high standards of

appropriate student behavior. Fighting,

threats, truancy, use of profanity,

demonstration of disrespect toward

school personnel or other students, sexual

harassment, drug possession or use,

weapon possession will not be tolerated. All students who fail to abide by the school

rules will be referred to the assistant

principal or principal. Parents will be

notified of each incident. If the student is

unable to improve in a timely manner,

he/she will be asked to leave Mendez

Fundamental.

CONSEQUENCES

Fighting, Bullying, Hazing or Intimidation

Any student involved in fighting/ bullying/

hazing/ intimidation will be suspended from

school for a period of no less than one day

and not more than five days.

Causing serious injury to another person

may result in the student being

recommended for expulsion from the

school district.

Incident 1 Suspension from school for one

to five days

Possible police involvement

Parent contact


to five days

Student Behavior Contract

Student Study Team referral


Parent conference


to five days

School transfer


Parent conference

ASSIGNMENT CARDS

Each teacher will keep a file of

“Assignment Cards” to monitor students

who fail to complete class assignments and

homework. Student failing to complete an

assignment will be required to sign the

“Assignment Card” and the parent will be

notified. If the problem persists, the

following consequences will be employed:

TARDY CARDS:

All students must be in their assigned seat

when the bell rings. If a student fails to

comply, the students will be required to sign

a “Tardy Card”. The tardy card will

monitor the number of times the student is

late to class. If the problem persists, the

following consequences will be employed.

1ST

TEACHER/STUDENT

CONFERENCE/PARENT

NOTIFICATION

2ND

TEACHER CONSEQUENCE/

PARENT NOTIFICATION

3RD

COUNSELOR REFERRAL:

(30 min. Central Detention)

4TH

COUNSELOR REFERRAL:


5TH

COUNSELOR REFERRAL:

(Parent Conference w/counselor/

Saturday School Program)

6TH

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REFERRAL:

(Saturday School Program/

Parent Conference)

7TH

PRINCIPAL REFERRAL:

(Possible SST)

1ST

WARNING

2ND

15 MINUTE TEACHER DETENTION/

PARENT NOTIFICATION

3RD

COUNSELOR REFERRAL:


4TH

COUNSELOR REFERRAL:


5TH

COUNSELOR REFERRAL:

(Parent Conference with counselor/

Saturday School Program)

6TH


(Saturday School Program/SST)

7TH


( Sat. School Program/Possible SARB)

8TH

PRINCIPAL REFERRAL:

(Parent/Student Conference)

A STUDENT WHO WILLINGLY CONTINUES TO FAIL TO ABIDE BY

THE SCHOOL CONTRACT SIGNED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE

SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REMAIN AT MENDEZ

FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.

MENDEZ DRESS CODE POLICY

The uniform and dress code policy is a

fundamental part of the contract each family

signs upon enrolling at Mendez

Fundamental Intermediate. This policy is in

place to reinforce appropriate dress and

behavior and also to reduce the cause for

teasing and clothing competition among our

students.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL

ATTIRE*

Boys and girls must wear a three-

button polo shirt tucked in at the

waist. Shirts can only be solid navy,

white, gray, royal blue or black.

Turtleneck or long sleeved shirts may

be worn under the collared uniform

shirt in cold weather only. Spandex

type blouses or tops are not permitted

Boys and girls may wear blue, black,

gray or khaki slacks, shorts, skirts,

skorts, capris or jumpers

Black and blue jeans, sweat pants,

nylon, denim-like, corduroy, or

denim pants/ clothing are not

permitted

Jeans are not allowed. Any pants

that look like jeans are not allowed.

“Jeans are pants with double

stitching or rivets or jean-like

material or print.”

Pants must fit appropriately. They

must not be too tight fitting or too lose

fitting. They must be hemmed.

Pants with belt loops require that the

student use a belt

Shoes must be in neutral colors (black,

white, beige, brown) or dark/royal

blue. Other colors such as baby blue,

red, yellow, green or patterned shoes,

etc. are not acceptable. As a safety

precaution all shoes must have laces

and tied appropriately at all times,

no slip on shoes, flip-flops or sandals.

Colored or thick shoelaces are not

permitted

Boots will not be permitted.

Sock or stockings must be worn with

shoes at all times and must be school

colors.

Bandannas, hairnets and other

headgear are not permitted

Approved hats are permitted in PE

classes only. They are not to be worn

in the classroom or on campus before

or after school

Visible jewelry is limited to small

watches, a ring, a necklace, one

bracelet and one earring in each ear.

Earrings may be no larger than half

an inch, nor dangle more than half

an inch. NO PLUGS OR SPIKES. Oversized or exaggerated jewelry is

not permitted. Boys are not permitted

to wear earrings

Outerwear (jackets, sweatshirts, coats)

may be black, navy blue, royal blue,

gray or white. There should be no

visible markings, insignias, pictures

or logos on outerwear, except for

Mendez school logos

HAIR

Extreme hairstyles and cuts are not

permitted

No hair that hinders a student’s view

behind them will be permitted

Bangs worn below the eyebrows are

not acceptable

Artificially colored hair is not

permitted

Spiked or heavily jelled hair

longer than one inch is not

permitted

Shaved heads are not permitted

Hair length for boys must be above

the collar of their shirt

No Mohawks, fauxhawks, or rhino

style hair.

No hair extensions

BOTTOM WEAR

Cut-off sweats or jeans, bike shorts,

boxer shorts or shorts that look like

boxer shorts (worn as outerwear), are

not permitted

Overalls are not permitted.

Shorts, skirts and skorts must fall

below the student’s middle finger

when his/her arm are at his/her side

Dresses that are strapless, off the

shoulder, have cut-out designs or

spaghetti-strapped sundresses are not

allowed

Cargo pants will be allowed but

must fit appropriately at the waist.

Pants cannot be oversized and

must be of the appropriate length

Capri pants that are not too tight will

be permitted. No rubber bands are

permitted at the bottom of pants.

Pants may not be frayed or torn.

No leggings are permitted, as outer

wear or under skirts or shorts. Small

shorts are permitted under skirts for

modesty issues

SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, TOPS, JACKETS

Any colors other than white, royal

blue, navy blue, black or gray are

not allowed, including the trim,

cuffs and hood lining of outerwear.

Shirts (T-shirts) worn as undershirts

must be school colors only

White t-shirts, with or without

pockets are not allowed as outerwear

Air hole or fishnet styled shirts or

shirts that show bare midriffs are not

allowed

Pendleton plaids and Pendleton-type

(wool) shirts are not allowed

Shirts that are short in length and

therefore do not stay tucked in at the

waist/belt area are not allowed

See-through or transparent tops are

not allowed

Logos other than Mendez, regardless

of their size, are not permitted

Mendez

HEADGEAR, BELTS AND

ACCESSORIES

No studded belts, bracelets or

necklaces of any kind

Belt buckles with cut out initials or

designs of any kind are not permitted

Belts hanging more than 4 inches

from the first belt loop are not

permitted

Clothing and accessories which are

unsafe and/or dangerous (e.g.

studded wrist bands, metal belts,

chains, handcuffs, etc…)

PERSONAL GROOMING

Beard, goatees, and mustaches are

not permitted

Body piercing, body tattoos or

writing on the skin is not permitted

Acrylic nails and/or fingernail polish

or makeup or any kind (including

lipstick, blush, eyebrow pencil,

eyeliner, mascara, or face/body

glitter) are not permitted

Clothing, haircuts and accessories

worn in a manner which could be

associated with gangs or crews are

not permitted

SPECIAL NOTE

As with all school rules, the dress code will

be enforced and applied on the way to

school, at school, on the way home, and at

all school functions and events.

If students come dressed or groomed

(haircut, etc.) inappropriately, parents may

be called to bring a change of clothes or take

the students home to change or have their

hairstyle or color corrected. Students may

need to put on PE clothes if no one at home

can be reached and dress is inappropriate.

VIOLATIONS OF THE DRESS CODE

WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY

ACTION.

As fashion trends change, there may be a

need to modify the dress code. When this

occurs, parents will be notified in the

“Parent Newsletter” or by special written

announcement. Students will be notified in

the Mendez Daily Bulletin.

Concerning new fad clothing and hair styles,

please call the school for clarification prior

to clothing purchase or hair appointment at

(714) 972-7800, or bring the clothing to

school for approval.

*Other attire additions or changes can occur

depending on style changes, and Administrator

approval.

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS

Each time a student violates the Mendez

Dress Code parents will receive a written

notice from the school listing the specific

infraction and consequence. Students who

chose to disobey either the Uniform Policy

or the Mendez Dress Code will receive one

or more of the following consequences:

warning, campus clean-up, detention,

Saturday Work Program, suspension, and/or

removal from Mendez Fundamental

Intermediate School.

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION

After school detention ranges from 30 to 60

minutes. Detentions are intended to serve as

a disciplinary aid in improving students’

behavior, tardiness, and completion of class

work. Students may be assigned campus

clean up, or gum scraping as a consequence

or they may be allowed to work on

homework. Students are required to

return all ‘signed’ discipline forms to the

Discipline Office BEFORE SCHOOL

starts. An additional 30 minute detention

is assigned if students fail to return the

signed form.

SATURDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM

Saturday School starts at 7:45 a.m. and

ends at 12:15 p.m. Parents will be notified

in advance as to the date a student is to

attend Saturday School via a form which

must be signed and returned. All forms

must be turned in to the Discipline Office

before school or the consequence will be

doubled. It will be the responsibility of the

parent of each student assigned to Saturday

School to make arrangements for their

child’s transportation.

Any student arriving after 7:45 a.m. will

not be allowed to stay and must return

home. He/she will be assigned two

additional Saturday Schools.

SUSPENSIONS

There are times that because of the

seriousness of the offense, a student must be

suspended from school. When this happens,

the following conditions are in effect:

1. The student is in complete custody

and jurisdiction of his/her parents or

legal guardian during the entire

period of suspension.

2. The student may not be on the

campus of any school in the Santa

Ana Unified School District during

school or non-school hours while

suspended.

3. A student may not return to school

from a suspension until a parent

conference has been held with a

school administrator or designee.

4. Students who are suspended run the

risk of being returned to their

neighborhood school.

DISCIPLINE PROBATION

An inherent part of Mendez Fundamental

Intermediate School is its consistent and

active enforcement of the school rules.

Should a student be referred to the office on

a regular basis without showing signs of a

significant effort to improve, the student will

be placed on probation.

This step is taken after the school staff has

made repeated efforts to work with both the

student and the parents. A letter will inform

the parents that the student has been placed

on probation. If significant improvement

and effort is not made, the student may be

transferred to their neighborhood school.

Those students who have shown

improvement will be allowed to remain at

Mendez. The school counselors and

assistant principals review the files and

make recommendations to the principal.

Should the student be transferred to their

neighborhood school at the end of the school

year, parents will be notified by mail.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Mendez Fundamental Intermediate will be

offering a variety of co-curricular and extra-

curricular activities to students who are

eligible to participate. Students are

encouraged to participate in programs,

activities, and clubs that contribute to their

social and emotional growth. Activities will

be structured so as to improve peer

interaction and character development.

STANDARD FOR ELIGIBILITY

Representing the school in the co-curricular

program is considered a privilege. In order

to represent the school in any public contest,

performance, athletics, or to be a member of

student government, a student must maintain

a 2.0 grade point average and satisfactory

citizenship for the previous and present

semesters. Weekly school eligibility

standards will be imposed on all students

participating in athletic and co-curricular

activities. If a student is absent from school,

he/she will not be allowed to perform in any

school-sponsored activity that afternoon or

evening. A student must attend at least four

periods (2 block periods) on a partial day of

absence to participate.

ATHLETIC PROGRAM

Mendez Fundamental School offers an

athletic program for boys and girls, with

participation based upon individual interest

and eligibility standards. IN ORDER TO

PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM,

STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED

IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. Also, students must demonstrate good

citizenship and maintain satisfactory grades.

Tryouts are held for all interested students

during the first weeks of the various sports.

Coaches determine team membership. Good

sportsmanship is stressed and sports

recognition and awards are presented for

outstanding performance. All practices and

games are after school. District-wide

tournaments are held on a Saturday near the

end of each season.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Students have the opportunity to join a

variety of school-sponsored clubs and

organizations. Such clubs function through

student leadership under the direction and

advisor-ship of a staff member.

STUDENT AWARDS AND

RECOGNITION

Mendez Fundamental School takes great

pride in recognizing and rewarding students

for positive participation and achievement

throughout the school year. Awards are

presented over the course of the year with

two major ceremonies; Spring and Fall.

Parents will be notified in advance of dates

and times.

SPIRIT ACTIVITIES

Many activities are planned throughout the

year to promote school spirit and positive

social interaction. Some of these activities

include: dances, field trips, book fairs,

assemblies, pep rallies, drama productions,

Renaissance, and intramural sports activities

at lunch. Students are highly encouraged to

participate and join in the fun.

COUNSELING

The school counselors are available to assist

you in resolving any academic and/or

personal problems that might arise. A great

deal of planning has been done in order to

provide you with a number of opportunities

for academic and personal growth during

your years at Mendez Fundamental School.

We also offer the opportunity for students to

meet in groups to discuss challenges, good

decision-making, and social skills.

FOOD SERVICES

Students who wish to purchase lunch and or

nutrition tickets for one or two weeks may

do so before school in the cafeteria. Checks

are accepted, payable to “Food Services.”

You may call the school for food prices. A

choice of entrees is provided daily or

students may order a la carte. Snack items

(milk, chips, fruit, etc.) may be purchased

separately from the snack line.

All students have a 15 minute nutrition

break. Students may bring a nutritious

snack from home or purchase one from the

cafeteria. Nutrition purchases may be paid

out through a student lunch money account.

Additional snack items are available from

the snack bar.

All students are expected to demonstrate

appropriate manners and clean up after

themselves. The cafeteria is unable to make

change for a bill for over $5.00. Please do

not send large bills to school with your child

for lunch money. The school is unable to

give your child change for larger bills.

HEALTH SERVICES

The school nurse, a member of the school

faculty, serves as a health consultant. The

health aide is an assistant to the nurse, and is

here everyday to render first aid and consult

with the nurse. Vision screening is done for

6th

grade students and hearing screening

tests are provided for 8th

grade students.

Recheck tests are done if the screening is

questionable. Parents or guardians are

informed when a student fails two

screenings. Students may also be screened

at the request of a parent or teacher.

Scoliosis screening is also conducted

according to state requirements. This

involves 7th

grade girls and 8th

grade boys.

Information is sent home prior to screening.

Parents are notified of problems noted

during screening. Vaccinations are required

for 7th

grade students, and as Education

Code states, students not up to date on their

vaccines will not be allowed to attend

school. All days missed due to vaccinations

will be made up in the assignment of a

Saturday School Program for each day

missed. Parents may contact the nurse or

health aide to inquire if their 7th

grade

student’s vaccinations are up to date (714)

972-7805.

STUDENT MEDICATION

If a student is required to receive

medication, including “over the counter”

medicine, while at school, a written note

from the parent/guardian, as well as, from

the doctor must be on file in the Health

Office. Parents are to provide the required

medication in a labeled pharmacy container

with the student’s full name clearly labeled

on it. Any “over the counter” medicine

must be in the original packaging labeled

with the student’s full name. All

medications must be turned in to the Health

Office. Medication forms are available from

the Health Office and should be obtained

prior to the doctor visit whenever possible.

The Health Office should also be notified if

a student is on any regular medication,

regardless of whether it is administered at

school.

ATTENDANCE

All Mendez students must reside within the

boundaries of the Santa Ana Unified School

District. Should a student move during

the school year, the school requires a

verification of the new address. Call the

school registrar at (714) 972-7808 for

further information. Students who reside

outside of the boundaries of the SAUSD

must have a valid interdistrict permit. Please note that many Santa Ana addresses

are inside the city of Santa Ana but still

outside of the Santa Ana Unified School

District boundaries.

Part of the Mendez Fundamental

Intermediate School philosophy is that

regular school attendance is critical to a

student’s academic success. Reasons for

this include:

It contributes to high achievement

and academic success

It contributes to the high

characteristics of responsible

citizenship

*Presentation and discussion of new

material occurs during class time. It cannot

easily be made up a home. Research has

revealed that students who miss school

regularly find it difficult to be successful

academically. *

Parents play an important role in developing

sound attitudes about school attendance and

good citizenship. You are encouraged to

work cooperatively with teachers to

positively influence pupil attendance,

citizenship, and achievement.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Students must be punctual and in attendance

to all classes unless previously excused or

ill. Though coming to school every day has

ALWAYS been a high expectation at

Mendez, school attendance has become a

priority for the state of California as well.

Our Attendance Technician, must verify and

document all absences. Any student with

three or more unexcused absences will be

reported to the district office.

Please remember the following are the

ONLY excused absences:

Funeral of immediate family (1 day in

state, 3 days if out of state).

Illness

Medical appointment

Personal:

*Appearance in Court

*Observation of a holiday or ceremony

of his/her religion

*Attendance at funeral services for

someone who is not a member of the

immediate family

*Pupils who leave school to obtain

confidential medical services

We know that unfortunate situations

happen, such as the car breaks down or the

student oversleeps, but these are

UNEXCUSED and are required by the State

to be reported as such. A Saturday School

may be assigned for unexcused absences.

*We urge parents to consider this when

scheduling dental/doctor appointments

and vacations.

When a student is absent from school, please

follow these procedures:

1. Parents are asked to call the school

on the day a student is absent. The

Attendance Office number is (714)

972-7809. Please make a note of

this number! We ask that you do

not call the Main Office regarding

Attendance issues. Upon returning

to school, students are required to

bring a signed note from the parent

giving the date of absence and the

reason for the absence. This is in

addition to the parent having called

or a personal contact having been

made. All students who are tardy

must also bring a note to the

attendance window when he/she

arrives at school.

2. Readmit Slips: Students returning

from an absence must report to the

Attendance Window before school.

Upon receipt of a valid note from the

parent, the student will be issued a

Readmit Slip, which is to be signed

by each teacher whose class he/she

missed. If a valid note is not

submitted upon issuance of Readmit

Slip, a disciplinary warning or

consequence may be assigned. It is

strongly encouraged that students

arrive at the Attendance Window at

least 15 minutes prior to the start of

the school day. Each student is

expected to be in class on time, with

the Readmit Slip in hand for each

teacher to sign. A tardy detention

will be assigned if the Readmit Slip

is not picked up at the Attendance

Window BEFORE class.

MAKE-UP HOMEWORK POLICY

Upon returning to school, students are

expected to make up missed work due to any

type of absence, regardless of the reason.

Parents may call 714-972-7809 to request

homework for student who will be absent

more than three (3) days. After asking for

homework, please allow twenty-four (24)

hours for each teacher to respond to

requests. Parents may pick up the

homework assignments from the Attendance

Office.

If the homework has not been issued during

the absence, it is the student’s responsibility

to ask for the missed work from each

teacher, when they return to school. Any

work not made up will count against the

student’s grade.

EARLY RELEASE

When a student must leave before the end of

a regular school day, it is requested that a

written signed note from the parent stating

date, time of release, and who will pick up

the student (if other than parent) be

submitted to the Attendance Office

BEFORE school. The parent may call the

Attendance Office (972-7809) one hour

prior to picking up the student.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES

Students are expected to participate in P.E.

every day. A student may be excused from

an activity if a signed parent excuse note is

received by the P.E. teacher. This excuse is

valid for no more than three consecutive

days. A written statement from a doctor is

required if the student is to be excused for a

period longer than three days.

CLOSED CAMPUS

Students are required to remain on campus

during the entire school day. Permission to

leave campus during the school hours will

be granted only upon request of a parent or

legal guardian, the school nurse, or an

administrator. To be excused during school

hours, a note from a parent must be

presented to the Attendance Office before

school. Students who leave campus without

permission will be considered truant and

will be assigned detention or Saturday

School Program. Students leaving campus

must be signed out by the parents picking

them up at the designated time.

Parents are asked to sign in at the Main

Office before coming on campus at any

time. Your cooperation is appreciated.

ITEMS DELIVERED BY PARENTS

Delivery of items during class is a

distraction for students and will not be

allowed. In the event of unusual

circumstances the Attendance Office is the

central location for parents dropping off

items and for students to retrieve them.

Items may be picked up during nutrition,

lunch, or passing period as long as they will

not be late to class. Students are responsible

for checking with the Attendance Office for

their items. When needed, Parents will be

asked to deliver items to their child once the

parent has stopped by the attendance

window.

LIBRARY/COMPUTER LAB

The library will be open before school,

during nutrition, lunch, and after school for

students use. Any student wishing to use the

library during these times must have their

student I.D. with them. Students are

expected to conduct themselves in a quiet,

orderly and respectful manner at all times

while in the library. Library time is

SILENT.

LOST AND FOUND

The school provides a Lost and Found.

Parents should be sure to have proper

identification on articles of clothing and all

personal property. Students are expected to

write their names IN INK in textbooks and

other school materials. The school is not

responsible for lost or damaged articles. All

lost items may be claimed before school, at

lunch, nutrition, or after school and are

locked in the gymnasium. At the end of

each month, all clothing items that have not

been claimed are donated to charity.

PASSES

Students must use the hall pass in the agenda

anytime they are outside of the classroom

during regular instruction time. Failure to

do so may result in a detention or campus

clean up.

SPECIAL SERVICES

The school has the services of a

speech/language therapist and a school

psychologist for students who require these

services. In addition, there may be times

when the Student Success Team (SST)

meets to discuss strategies that will help a

student be more successful in school.

Students experiencing academic or

behavioral difficulties can be referred to the

Student Success Team. This team will meet

with the student, parents, teachers, and the

counselor to formulate an improvement

plan. Teachers, parents, and the counselor

may refer a student to the team at any time.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS

All students will be issued a Student

Identification Card with the student’s picture

on the card. Students are required to carry

this I.D. card at all times while on campus

and are obligated to present this card to any

school teacher, administrator, or staff

member upon request. Students are also

required to present their I.D. card for

admittance to after school activities. Should

a student lose their I.D. card, a new one can

be made for $5.00.

PERSONAL ITEMS ON CAMPUS

Students should not bring personal items

onto the campus unless they are related to

the instructional program. The following

personal items prohibited are:

iPods (unless approved by a teacher), MP3

Players, Radios, cameras, CD players,

computer games, or other electronic

devices (unless approved by a teacher)

Earpones

Balls, bats, or similar equipment unless

required for a P.E. class

Aerosol spray (hair spray, perfume

spray)

Toys, pogs, stuffed animals, etc.

Markers, or marking pens, Liquid

Paper (correction fluid)

Birthday cakes, cupcakes, flowers,

or balloons

Pupils bringing personal objects on campus

will have them confiscated and parents must

pick them up. Should a student violate this

rule and this property become damaged, lost

or stolen, the school claims no

responsibility.

CELL PHONES

Cell phones must be turned off and placed

in the student’s backpack while on campus

during the school day. This school will

confiscate the cell phones of students who

violate this policy and hold them for return

to a parent/guardian. Consequences for

repeat violations will result in progressive

disciplinary action consisting of assigned

detentions and Saturday School.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Santa Ana Unified

School District is NOT responsible for

property that is damaged, lost, or stolen (i.e.

cell phones, electronic devices, etc).

NO TEXTING ALLOWED

PTSA

The Mendez PTSA (Parent Teacher Student

Association) is the official Mendez parent

organization. Its major goal is to support the

school in its efforts to provide a quality

education for all students. This support

takes the form of:

Parent Education workshops

Volunteer help to the school

Financial assistance provided through

fundraisers

Sponsoring special events

Instrument for community input and

feedback

Sponsoring student awards

All parents are welcome and encouraged to

participate. PTSA dues are $10.00 per

family. The membership drive takes place

in September but parents can join at any

time. Meetings are held in the evenings in

order to involve more parents actively in the

life of the school. Meetings are informal,

last about an hour, and are devoted to

information about the school and its

programs, information about upcoming

events, and decision making for future

activities. Meetings will be posted on the

marquee.

Email address: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

STUDENT DROP OFF PROCEDURES

1. Drop off your child on campus. Do

not stop or park at red curbs or where

there are “No Parking” signs. The

Santa Ana Police Department will

issue citations for illegal stopping,

parking, or improper U-turns.

2. Students are not to cross the street

illegally in front of the school. They

must cross only at an intersection or

a marked crosswalk.

3. At the end of each school day

students are to either be under the

direct supervision of a staff member

or under direct supervision of the

Boys' and Girls' Club of Santa Ana.

ALL other students must leave

campus by 2:45 p.m. Failure to

abide by this rule will result in

disciplinary action.

4. Students should not be on campus

before 7:15 a.m. Dismissal times

will be posted at orientation and

will be handed out to students

when the new school year begins.

MORNING PROCEDURES

1. Parents may drop off their student(s)

at the student unloading zone

directly in front of the school office.

2. Parents may enter the Parent Parking

Lot, park and allow the student to

exit the vehicle. Please watch as

your child crosses the street to enter

the school.

In the interest of safety, do not drop off

students in the Bristol Marketplace or on

21st Street.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE DO NOT USE

THE ACCESS ROAD LOCATED BEHIND THE

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND ALONG

THE BACK OF THE SCHOOL FOR DROP OFF

OR PICK UP.

AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES

1. Parents may wait for the student in

the student loading zones in front of

the school.

2. Parents may wait for students in the

Underground Parking Lot.

3. Do not pick-up students at the Bristol

Market Place. Do not encourage

your child to wait in the surrounding

business area for you to pick them

up. This causes traffic problems for

the business area and behavioral

problems for the school.

BICYCLES

The school provides a fenced bicycle rack,

which is locked after school begins, and

reopened before school lets out. Students

are required to lock their own bicycles in the

bicycle rack. Students are not to lock their

bike to another students’ bike. Bicycles are

not to be ridden anywhere on campus.

Repeated violators can be referred to the

office.

Bicyclists are reminded they are responsible

for obeying all traffic regulations. Students

must wear and fasten bicycle helmets.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Santa Ana Unified

School District is NOT responsible for

property that is damaged, lost, or stolen (i.e.

bicycles, etc.) as a result of placing them in

the fenced bicycle rack.

THE YEAR AT A GLANCE

August 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

September 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

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29 30

October 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

November 2013

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

December 2013


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15 16 17 18 19 20 21

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January 2014

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

February 2014

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 Mar-1

March 2014


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16 17 18 19 20 21 22

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April 2014


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May 2014

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18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

June 2014


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15 16 17 18 19 20 21

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MONDAY Aug. 26 TUESDAY Aug. 27 WEDNESDAY Aug. 28

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Tutoring Room: ____________________________ Tutoring Room: ____________________________

Signature: ________________________________ Signature: ________________________________

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SUNDAY Nov. 3

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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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Mendez’s Physical Education Locker Room

Guidelines/ Procedures

Entering the Locker Room Procedures

Before Class-

Must get permission from a PE teacher before entering the locker rooms

Students are to line up on number lines by grade level and gender

Before exiting the locker rooms at the end of the period-

Students should lock their little locker (where the PE clothes are stored)

Throw all trash away

Tuck in their shirts and exit in a civilized manner

Procedures for Lining Up On Roll Call Numbers:

Students must go directly to their roll call numbers, be seated and be prepared for roll call

(they will be marked tardy if this procedure is not followed). Students that do not follow

the guidelines will lose citizenship and/or performance grade points.

Locker Room Guidelines:

Do not share lockers unless authorized by a PE teacher

Do not share lock combinations with anyone unless you are instructed by a PE teacher,

and are instructed to share a locker

Do not share clothes

Clothes must be washed on a regular basis for health purposes

Only Stick deodorant is permitted - No spray or pump deodorants

No Lotions of any type (Except Sun Screen)

All backpacks must be properly stored before leaving the locker rooms for their PE class

Check your lock to be sure the combination is reset and stays in a locked position

Absolutely no food, drinks or gum in the locker rooms

Do not bring/store inappropriate items in the locker rooms (i.e. iPods, cell phones, etc.,)

The P.E. Department will not be held responsible for your child’s negligence.

When bringing PE clothes or taking PE clothes home, they must be stored inside the

backpacks at all times on campus.

No loaner clothes will be provided

Please sign and have your child return this entire document to their Physical Education teacher.

I have read and understand all of the Physical Education Guidelines and Regulations set forth for

the 2013-2014 school year.

Student Name:______________________________Student Signature:____________________

Parent Signature:____________________________Date: ______________________________

Parent’s Cell Phone Number:(______)______________________________________________

Dear Mendez Parents,

Mendez is piloting a new program to expand our students’ knowledge of technology and use of electronic

devices for education. Technology plays an integral part of students’ lives and in order to meet increasing

demand of 21st Century learning, Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School will begin a Bring Your

Own Device Program (BYOD) during the 2012-13 school year. Devices which will be allowed in these

classrooms are limited to smartphones or cell phones such as Androids, iPhones, etc. and smaller devices

such as iPods/MP3 players with internet capabilities.

Mendez Fundamental Pilot Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

1. Student use of electronic devices is for educational uses and done only at the discretion of the teacher.

Any personal use of devices is not allowed during regular school hours.

2. Student use of their electronic devices must not disrupt the learning environment of the classroom.

3. Student use of personal electronic devices require adherence to the Acceptable Use Policy of Mendez

Fundamental School.

4. Students may not use an audio recording device, video camera, or camera (or any device with one of

these, e.g. cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc.) to record media or take photos during school unless they have

permission from both a staff member and those whom they are recording.

5. Personal electronic devices shall be charged prior to bringing it to school and shall be capable of

running off its own battery while at school.

6. These rules apply to student-owned electronic devices as well. A student-owned mobile device is a

non-district supplied device used while at school or during school or district-sponsored activities. The

students may use the student-owned mobile devices in class only with the teacher’s expressed permission.

7. Access to the WiFi is for Internet access only. No access to other network resources is provided.

8. School district IT department is not responsible for the maintenance and repair to personal electronic

devices used under the BYOD policy. The school district is not responsible to damaged, lost, or stolen

devices used under the BYOD policy.

9. Students not following the above stated guidelines will be prohibited the use of personal electronic

devices on campus.

Please sign below to confirm that you have reviewed the above policy with your son/daughter. Students

return this letter to your Seminar teacher.

Parent Signature _______________________________

Student Signature ______________________________

Date_________________________________________

GONZALO & FELICITAS MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT CARD (2013-2014)

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Approved by SSC 5/13/13


2013-2014 CONTRACT

As a STUDENT of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School, I will: Strive for Excellence in Academic work by

1. Completing all assignments neatly, accurately, and on time. 2. Completing all missed assignments due to absences within

the time frame established by the teacher. 3. Participating in all class activities. 4. Writing in my agenda daily, keeping my Data Tracker up-to-

date, and frequently checking my grades online. 5. Taking responsibility of my own success. 6. Asking for help when necessary.

Strive for Excellence in Citizenship by: 7. Complying with all requirements of the Mendez Code of

Student Conduct. 8. Showing respect for all students, teachers, administrators,

staff members and guests. 9. Exhibiting behavior that supports learning within the

classroom and throughout the campus. 10. Attending all classes punctually. 11. Complying with the Mendez uniform/dress code policy. 12. Giving my parent/guardian all school correspondence and

having my parent/guardian read and sign such correspondence to be returned to school the following day.

I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE GROUNDS FOR TRANSFER FROM MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.

I have read the above agreement and will abide by it. __________________________ ___________________ Student’s Signature Date

As a PARENT of a Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School student, I will support the goals and philosophy of the fundamental school program by:

1. Being responsible for my child’s regular attendance and punctuality. 2. Assisting my child in achieving the required academic standards necessary for

grade level proficiency. 3. Reviewing my child’s schoolwork, agenda, data tracker, and online grades

regularly and contacting my child’s teachers or other staff members via phone, e-mail or agenda, when concerns arise.

4. Participating in conferences with school personnel when requested and supporting decisions that have been mutually agreed upon between the school and me.

5. Knowing and enforcing the Mendez Homework Policy and providing conditions at home that are conducive to studying.

6. Being responsible for reading the school’s Code of Student Conduct with my child and ensuring my child abides by all of Mendez’s policies and procedures concerning behavior and citizenship.

7. Knowing and enforcing Mendez’s uniform and dress code policy. 8. Reading, understanding and signing all school correspondence and ensuring that

correspondence is returned to school the following day. 9. Attending Back to School Night, Open House and a minimum of 2 parent

meetings per year. 10. Volunteering at Mendez a minimum of 2 hours per year per family.

I understand that Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School provides an alternative program, that no transportation is provided, and that instruction is in English only. I further understand that a bilingual program may be available in my neighborhood school, but I elect for my child to attend Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School. I understand that I must live or work within the boundaries of Santa Ana Unified School District in order for my child to attend Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School. I also understand that my child will be transferred if I no longer live or work within those boundaries. I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE GROUNDS FOR TRANSFER FROM MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL. I have read the above agreement and will abide by it. ___________________________________ ____________________ Parent’s Signature Date

Approved by SSC 5/13/13


2013-2014 CONTRACT

As a TEACHER/ STAFF MEMBER of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School, I will:

1. Support the Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School philosophy consistently and enforce the rules with all students. This includes, but is not limited to Mendez Dress Code, Assignment Cards, and Tardy Cards.

2. Clearly communicate school expectations, instructional goals, and grading systems to students and parents.

3. Maintain a classroom environment conducive to outstanding student achievement.

4. Provide a challenging and rigorous academic program to all students through the development of lessons, activities, and assessments, which focus on student engagement and mastery of the Common Core Standards.

5. Develop a progressive classroom discipline plan, which fosters student responsibility and adherence to the Student Code of Conduct.

6. Show respect for all students, parents, staff members and guests. 7. Serve as a positive role model. 8. Notify parents of student progress in a timely manner including, but not

limited to maintaining up-to-date student grades online. 9. Recognize outstanding student achievement. 10. Actively participate in all staff, department, collaborative team meetings

and staff development opportunities. 11. Support and promote school programs, extracurricular activities and

clubs on campus. 12. Recognize the uniqueness of the middle school child and their varying

levels of maturity. As a representative for all of your child’s teachers and Mendez staff, I have read the above agreement and will abide by it. ______________________________ ___ Aug. 27, 2013___ Period 1 Teacher’s Signature Date

As the PRINCIPAL/SITE ADMINSTRATORS of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School, I will:

1. Communicate to all students, parents, and staff the philosophy of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School.

2. Provide instructional leadership by supporting teachers in their classrooms, allocating for important instructional resources and making available appropriate training for staff and parents.

3. Reinforce and support the partnership between parents, students, and staff by creating a welcoming environment.

4. Ensure a safe, clean, and orderly school environment where academic achievement is the focus.

5. Consistently enforce the rules and regulations of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School.

6. Inform parents of academic or behavioral concerns about their children in a timely manner.

7. Provide Parents with Volunteer opportunities. 8. Be responsible for the operation of the school.

As a representative for all Mendez administrators, I have read the above agreement and will abide by it.

__________________________ ____ Aug. 27, 2013____ Principal’s Signature Date

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Student Data Keeper and Success Tracker

Last Name First Name Student ID Grade

2013 STAR Results Classes Scale Score Proficiency Levels

English/ Language Arts

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History (8th grade)

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Santa Ana Unified School District 2013-2014 INTERMEDIATE Academic School Calendar

M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 48 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 1115 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 1822 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 2529 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 30 28 29 30 31

4 Holiday - Independence Day 26 Duty Day - Student Free Day 2 Holiday - Labor Day 4 Progress Reports27 First Day of Instruction 19 Back to School Night Duty Day - Student Free Day

Modified Day Modified Day Parent Conference DayProfessional Development Day Modified Day*Refer to bottom right of calendar

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1 Professional Development Day - Student Free Day Holiday - Winter Recess 1 Holiday - Winter Recess 10 Holiday - Lincoln Day11 Holiday - Veteran's Day Modified Day 20 Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 17 Holiday - Washington Day15 Progress Reports Non-Instruction - Winter Recess 31 End of Semester / Modified Day Modified Day

Holiday - Thanksgiving Recess Modified DayNon-Instruction - Thanksgiving Recess Non-Instruction - Winter RecessModified Day

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14 Progress Reports / Modified Day 24 Open House / Testing Window 2 Progress Reports 19 Last Day of Instruction /Modified DayModified Day 30 Modified Day / Testing Window 26 Holiday - Memorial Day 20 Duty Day - Student Free Day

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION1. First Day of Service: August 22, 2013

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYSAugust 22, 2013: 6 hours (1.0 workday)

JUNE 2014 MAY 2014APRIL 2014 MARCH 2014Instructional Days: 15

August 23, 2013: 6 hours (1.0 workday)

Instructional Days: 21 Instructional Days:14

2. Parent Conference Day is a Non-Instructional DayNovember 1, 2013: 3 hours (0.5 workday)

2. First Day of Instruction: August 27, 2013

DAYS OF INSTRUCTION1. Students attend school 180 days

Instructional Days: 17

NOVEMBER 2013 JANUARY 2014

AUGUST 2013 JULY 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013

Instructional Days: 4DECEMBER 2013


Total: 15 hours (2.5 Professional Development)

Instructional Days: 18Instructional Days: 14

OCTOBER 2013



FEBRUARY 2014Instructional Days: 22Instructional Days: 0

Board Approved: March 26, 2013Updated: April 17, 2013

Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School NAME_____________________

Hall Pass ID _______________ GRADE __

1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER DATE TIME OUT/IN DESTINATION TEACHER DATE TIME OUT/IN DESTINATION TEACHER

Codes for Destination:

N = Nurse; R = Restroom; C = Counselor; O = Office; L = Library

MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Occasionally Mendez students will receive permission to have a “free dress”

day to reinforce positive behavior and to encourage them to maintain a clean

campus. On these days, students are expected to dress appropriately.

The following attire is not permitted:

Gang-like attire: This includes oversized khaki/jean pants,

oversized athletic jerseys, beanies or non-school baseball caps

Inappropriate logos on clothing

Excessive “Gothic” type clothing: This includes patches/buttons

pinned to jackets and backpacks, pants rolled up to show boots,

silver/black jewelry and make-up.

Spiked or heavily gelled hair, make-up, nail polish, acrylic nails

Excessively tight and/or short t-shirts or tank tops. The midriff

(tummy) area must be covered at all times.

“Free Dress” Guidelines

Remember to dress appropriately? Check

your agenda for more dress code guidelines.

Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School Phone: (714)-972-7800

2000 N. Bristol St. Fax: (714) 972-7899

Santa Ana, CA 92706

STAY RIGHT-WALK RIGHT Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School Map 06/01/13

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