Vineyard Junior High School

Math Language Social Studies Science Elective PE Lunch- 10:55-11:25

Warning Bell 8:05 Period 1 8:10-9:03Period 2 9:07-9:59 Period 3 10:03-10:55Lunch  10:55-11:25 Period 4 11:29-12:20Period 5 12:24-1:15 Period 6 1:19-2:10

*4 minute passing periods

Warning Bell 8:05 Period 1 8:05-8:48 Period 2 8:52-9:28 Period 3 9:32-10:08 Period 4 10:12-10:48Lunch (7th graders only) 10:48-11:18Period 5 11:22-12:00 Period 6 12:04-12:40 

*4 minute passing periods

Year-Long: BandConcert/Show ChoirStudy Skills

Other Electives: All other electives will last for 1 trimester:

Music Science Olympiad Technology

Students will come to class prepared. Students will respect others and their

property. Students will follow directions the first time

they are given. Students will complete all assignments. Students will accept the consequences of

chosen behaviors.

*Teachers may have additional specific rules.

Renaissance Eligibility Verbal Praise Viking Raffle Tickets Positive Note/Call Home Great self-esteem for doing their best!

* Rewards vary by teacher

Warning Detention with Teacher

(lunch or after school) Phone call home Office Referral

After-school DetentionALC (Alternative Learning Center)

10 Step Discipline Plan

HomeworkMay consist of unfinished classworkReinforces concepts taught in classVery important part of grade!

Kids need to practice! Math students NEED to show work!

All work is collected next day! (No desk to leave it in!)

*Please note that some teachers do not accept late work, and others accept for partial credit only.

It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to obtain and turn in all absent work.

Teachers all have a system for absent work. It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to be

aware of this system. Check website for assignments If absent 3 or more days, call office for a

homework request.

Vineyard Website: http://www.alsd.k12.ca.us/vineyard/ Teacher Websites may be accessed from

this site. Parent Portal/Illuminate

More information to follow…

Information on the Parent Portal will be sent home soon!

You will be able to: Check grades Check attendance See test scores Access transcripts View student progress towards promotion eligibility

EMAIL The best way to contact teachers!

Please do not wait until the end of the grading period to ask a question. The teachers are more than willing to help, but it is very difficult to do this at the last minute!

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Please ALWAYS contact the teacher first!

Then, if you are not able to resolve your issue, contact one of us. Kristin Ledesma, Dean of Students Judy Bach, Assistant PrincipalCatharine Perry, Principal

Check Teacher Websites Regularly Have student show you completed work. (If

he or she cannot show you, it has not been done. Students are not allowed to turn in early.)

Check to ensure planner is being filled out

Check Illuminate weekly, at minimum Set up place for student to work at home Email teacher with questions/concerns Hold student accountable

Students are encouraged to fill out Minder Binders, or other student planners, daily, even if not prompted by the teacher.

Minder Binder may be purchased at the student store for $5.00.

Please minimize absences and tardies.Absences and tardies adversely affect

student performance.Remember, students are responsible for all

absent work Truancy

San Bernardino County defines a truant as a student who misses three or more days of school.

SART/SARB

Students, please: Complete and turn in all classwork and

homework on a daily basis. Pay attention and ask questions! Complete and turn in any absent work (all

classes). Follow teacher and school procedures and

rules at all times. Show corrected work/school notifications to

parents/guardians.

Parents/Guardians, please: Ask student for graded work/school notifications

weekly Check Teacher Websites Regularly

Have student show you completed work. (If he or she cannot show you, it has not been done. Students are not allowed to turn in early.)

Check to ensure planner is being filled out Check Illuminate weekly, at minimum Set up place for student to work at home Help student organize work/papers, if needed Email teacher with questions/concerns Hold student accountable

Parents/Guardians, please:Help your student go through/clean out his or her backpack regularly. Ensure that your student eats breakfast every day.

Minder Binder or other planner Pencils Pens Paper Consumables Ruler Pencil Sharpener Highlighter Mini-Stapler Calculator Any other teacher-specific materials

Safe School Ambassadors School-wide Anti-Bullying Education Rachel’s Challenge Bully-Box

Student Self-Referral Slips (Purple)Available in classrooms and office

The Alta Loma School District requires that students earn a 1.6 Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) or higher in order to participate in promotion or related

activities. Talent Show

Knott’s Berry FarmYearbook SigningPromotion Party

Promotion Ceremony

Vineyard Website: http://www.alsd.k12.ca.us/vineyard/ Alta Loma School District:http://www.alsd.k12.ca.us/alsd/ Illumintate

Surviving the Transition to Middle School

Steps For Success (Supporting your Student)

College/Career Bullying/Cyber-safety Substance Abuse Awareness Suggestions?

Please fill out Needs Assessment

We look forward to seeing you at

Meet the Teacher Night!

Thank you for coming!