Volunteers

PDF Format in English : 2010-2011 Student Handbook
PDF Format in Spanish : 2009-10 Student Handbook

Welcome to Madison Middle School!  This handbook is designed to be a valuable resource for students and parents and we appreciate you taking the time to read it.  It is our expectation that each student and parent will talk about the important information in this handbook.  We believe that keeping students and parents informed is the best way to continue the “Madison Way” with all its great traditions and successes.

 Our goal is to form a strong alliance with students and parents.  This handbook is just the beginning of a partnership which will lay the foundation for the 2010 - 2011 school year.  The best way to stay current with events is to join the E-Update service that is used to send parents timely information via email and to visit our website regularly at http://madisonmustangs.com.  We update the website daily with announcements, and each week we list current events for the week.  To register for the E-Update service, email news@madisonmustangs.com and include your student’s name in the subject line or body of the email.

 Our school has been recognized as a California Blue Ribbon School as well as a National Distinguished School because of the students, parents, staff, and community.  Please stay in contact with teachers and staff so your questions, concerns, and comments are addressed as soon as possible.  In forming a partnership, your input is greatly valued and appreciated.  We want the best possible education for your son or daughter and by working as a team we will be able to fulfill that goal.    

 Our motto is “Dedicated to Excellence.”  We encourage all of our students to build on our fine tradition of excellence by striving to attain their highest potential.  We realize that it is our students and parents who are the backbone of Madison and we look forward to working with each of you.

Madison Middle School students are expected to dress neatly and cleanly at all times.  For various reasons such as safety and disruptions to the learning environment, certain apparel is not permitted.

In keeping with the goals of the exemplary achievement for academics, athletics, leadership, sociability, and responsibility, we also expect the students to model acceptable appearance. Therefore, the following dress and appearance policy has been established to clarify expectations and guidelines, while giving students the ability to be comfortably attired and the opportunity to express individuality. This policy is designed to minimize disruption and reflects law enforcement recommendations for safety, as well as community expectations.

 Inappropriate clothing includes but is NOT limited to: 

Ø     Excessively short skirts or shorts.

Ø     Strapless, backless, bare-midriff, or extremely low-cut tops, or tops with spaghetti straps.

Ø     Tank top shoulder straps must measure at least two inches in width. 

Ø     Muscle man T-shirts, bare midriff shirts.

Ø     Clothing revealing any part of undergarments, including bra straps or boxer shorts.

Ø     Clothing revealing any part of the stomach, midriff, chest or buttocks, excessively tight clothing, or clothing made from sheer or loosely woven fabrics.

Ø     Clothing depicting or promoting alcohol, tobacco, drugs or sex or violence.

Ø     Clothing which contains profanity, vulgarity, nudity, obscenity or offensive logos, symbols or slogans.

Ø     Clothing which is degrading to any cultural, sexual or religious values.

Ø     Clothing which promotes racial segregation or superiority.

Ø     Jewelry or accessories which display studs, spikes, replica weapons, or drug paraphernalia, or which may pose a threat to student safety such as toe rings or large hoop earrings.

Ø     Wallet chains which are longer than 6 inches.

Ø     Sandals, slippers, open-toed shoes, spiked heels and steel-toed shoes.

Ø     Hats, caps, hairnets, “do-rags”, wave caps, bandannas, hoods, beanies, visors, or other head coverings except (1) unaltered school logo items and (2) sun-protective wear specifically approved by school officials to be worn outside only.

Ø     Any other attire determined by school administration to be a classroom or campus distraction, hazardous or inappropriate and specifically identified as such.

 In general, clothing must be clean, modest, appropriate, and in good repair.

Absolutely NO gang-related attire is permissible: 

 Our local law enforcement has identified the following clothing as gang-related attire, which is a violation of the dress code. These include, but are not limited to: 

Ø     Unhemmed shorts below the knees

Ø     Extra long T-shirts worn on the outside

Ø     Plaid shirts worn on the outside and buttoned at the neck

Ø     Clothing or accessories exhibiting professional sport team names or logos

Ø     Cloth belts with metal buckles that have initials stamped on or through them

Ø     Long belts with the end hanging down in front

Ø     Pants which are slit or frayed at the cuff

Ø     Bandanas hanging from pockets or clothing

Ø     Excessively oversized, baggy or sagging pants, or pants that drag on the ground

Ø     Articles personalized with gang-related writing, names symbols or gothic lettering

Ø     Other items deemed by school administration, in consultation with law enforcement, to indicate gang affiliation

 The principal or designee maintains emergency authority to declare any new specific attire as gang-related, working in conjunction with the local sheriff.   If any item is added to the list, all students will be duly notified (e.g. student bulletin, parent newsletter, etc.).

 Decisions regarding the appropriateness of clothing will be handled by the principal or assistant principal.  Students dressed inappropriately will be immediately required to change clothes.  In the event there is a concern regarding clothes or appearance, parents may call the school.

MMS BELL SCHEDULES 2011-12    

 

        Regular Days  (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)         

 

VUSD 8TH GRADE EXIT STANDARDS

On February 18, 1999, the Board of Trustees of the Vista Unified School District established Eighth Grade Exit Standards which students are required to meet in order to be able to move to the comprehensive high school (Rancho Buena Vista or Vista High School). Included in the Board's decision was the requirement to establish an intervention/tutorial program, create a post-eighth grade summer school program, and develop a parent notification system as well as an alternative placement for ninth grade students (Focus Academy) who do not meet the Eighth Grade Exit Standards (See 2010-2011 Student Handbook for more detailed information). 

CRITERIA
Students with a GPA = 2.99* or below will adhere to the following criteria:

*Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (Cumulative in grades 6th through 8^th or for all of 8^th grade) meet the Eighth Grade Exit Standards.

** Locally administered CTBS and writing assessments will be administered to 8^th grade students only.

Volunteers

 A volunteer is defined as an individual who, with school district authorization, voluntarily assists on a regular and ongoing basis of 20 hours or more per school year.
 

District policy requires all volunteers to complete the following:

• a Volunteer Application

•  Megan’s Law Background Check

• have a current TB clearance

• sign a Volunteer Code of Conduct

• sign in each visit on the Guest/Volunteer Registry

Please see Mrs. Claudia in the front office to pick up the Volunteer Application and Code of Conduct forms

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