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Winston Churchill Middle School An International Baccalaureate School

Home of the Bulldogs Name: Grade: Homeroom Teacher:

Winston Churchill Middle School

4900 Whitney Avenue Carmichael, CA 95608

(916) 971-7324 (Office)

(916) 971-7856 (Fax) (916) 971-7692 (24 Hour Attendance)

www.sanjuan.edu/Churchill

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Welcome to Churchill Middle School! Churchill has so much to offer students including a well-trained and motivated staff dedicated to making sure that Churchill students receive the best education possible. Our commitment is simple – we call it our 4R’s. Rigor - Churchill is committed to creating and maintaining an academic environment that develops the capacity of ALL students to understand content that is complex, ambiguous, provocative and personally or emotionally challenging. Relevancy - Churchill is committed to creating and maintaining an academic program that is timely and relevant. Relationships - Churchill is committed to creating and maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for all students, staff, parents and community members. Results - Churchill is committed to measurable educational improvements.

Churchill is known throughout the region for our IB (International Baccalaureate) program, this will be our third year of transition into a whole school IB Program. Our traditional IBMYP students will be in the IB Diplomat Program. They will continue to be in the same rigorous, accelerated classes our community has been accustomed to for years. Our IB Ambassador Program is for our neighborhood students. They will receive the same powerful IB units, lessons, and pedagogy but delivered at a level that will ensure their success and engagement. Our academic programs, combined with our school-to-college/career electives give each student a strong educational foundation as they prepare for high school and ultimately enroll in college. Additionally, we are proud to report that Churchill’s staff has been and will continue to develop and implement lessons which enable students to access and meet the goals of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). In accordance with our site strategic plan, we are implementing a homeroom period for all students. Through this period, students will focus on: maintaining a positive school climate, developing successful character traits, and creating, revising, and ultimately achieving academic and behavioral goals. We look forward to working with the staff, parents, students and our Carmichael community to ensure that our students receive the best education possible. Again, welcome to Churchill!

Sincerely, Winston Churchill Middle School Staff

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Churchill Bulldog IB Learner Profile

The International Baccalaureate (IB) mission is to develop active, compassionate and lifelong learners. Churchill Middle School strives to motivate students to become the following:

Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning, and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for others. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities.

Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others and in the environment.

Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

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WINSTON CHURCHILL BELL SCHEDULES 2019-2020

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

LUNCH A LUNCH B

Period 0 (Band Only) 6:50 - 7:45 Halls Open/Lockers 7:45 - 7:55 Homeroom w/ BTV 7:55 - 8:12 Period 1 8:16 - 9:11 Period 2 9:15 - 10:10 Period 3 10:14 - 11:09 Lunch A 11:13 - 11:43 Period 4 11:47 - 12:42 Period 5 12:46 - 1:41 Period 6 1:45 - 2:40

Period 0 (Band Only) 6:50 - 7:45 Halls Open/Lockers 7:45 - 7:55 Homeroom w/ BTV 7:55 - 8:12 Period 1 8:16 - 9:11 Period 2 9:15 - 10:10 Period 3 10:14 - 11:09 Period 4 11:13 - 12:08 Lunch B 12:12 - 12:42 Period 5 12:46 - 1:41 Period 6 1:45 - 2:40

Thursday

LUNCH A LUNCH B

Period 0 (Band Only) 6:50 - 7:45 Halls Open/Lockers 7:45 - 7:55 Period 1 w/ BTV 7:55 - 8:44 Period 2 8:48 - 9:34 Period 3 9:38 - 10:24 Lunch A 10:28 - 10:58 Period 4 11:02 - 11:48 Period 5 11:52 - 12:38 Period 6 12:42 - 1:28

Period 0 (Band Only) 6:50 - 7:45 Halls Open/Lockers 7:45 - 7:55 Period 1 w/ BTV 7:55 - 8:44 Period 2 8:48 - 9:34 Period 3 9:38 - 10:24 Period 4 10:28 - 11:14 Lunch B 11:18 - 11:48 Period 5 11:52 - 12:38 Period 6 12:42 - 1:28

MINIMUM DAY (no lunch served)

August 30, 2019; May 15, 2020; June 9, 2020

RALLY LUNCH A LUNCH B

Period 0 (Band only) 6:50 – 7:45 Halls Open/Lockers 7:45 – 7:55 Period 1 w/BTV 7:55 – 8:51 Period 2 8:55 – 9:42 Period 3 9:46 – 10:33 RALLY 10:37 – 11:33 Lunch A 11:37 – 12:07 Period 4 12:11 – 12:58 Period 5 1:02 – 1:49 Period 6 1:53 – 2:40 School is out 2:40

Period 0 (Band only) 6:50 – 7:45 Halls Open/Lockers 7:45 – 7:55 Period 1 w/BTV 7:55 – 8:51 Period 2 8:55 – 9:42 Period 3 9:46 – 10:33 RALLY 10:37 – 11:33 Period 4 11:37– 12:24 Lunch B 12:28 – 12:58 Period 5 1:02 – 1:49 Period 6 1:53 – 2:40 School is out 2:40

Finals are scheduled for first week of June 2020.

Period 0 (Band only) 6:50-7:45 Period 4 9:44-10:15 Halls Open/Lockers 7:45-7:55 Period 5 10:19-10:50 Period 1 7:55-8:30 Period 6 10:54-11:25 Period 2 8:34-9:05 School is out 11:25 Period 3 9:09-9:40

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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONS

You are a representative of Winston Churchill Middle School at all times while on the campus, at any extracurricular activities on/off the campus, and on the way to and from school. All San Juan Unified School District students are expected to: • Follow directions the first time given. • Follow the school dress code. • Keep hands, feet, inappropriate words and objects to yourself. • Clean your area, deposit trash and recycle. • Keep school a gossip free zone.

In sum: As a diverse community, Churchill Middle School’s students and staff focus on personal responsibilities in our goal of creating an accepting (positive), safe, academic environment for all. All members of Churchill Middle School believe that:

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SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONS

Location Respectful/Kind Responsible Safe

EVERYWHERE • Always respect school-wide expectations.

• Use appropriate school language. • Respect individual differences.

• Be responsible for your actions. • Follow directions the first time given by staff. • Accept consequences without arguing or defending. • Cell phones can be used appropriately before school,

after school, and at lunch.

• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

• Stay in supervised areas. • Respect personal space. • Churchill is a “wheel free” school.

LOCKER ROOM • Touch only your belongings. • Respect others’ privacy. • Locker rooms are for clothing changes

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• Follow the PE dress code. • Always dress out as quickly as possible. • Always lock up your personal belongings. • Always use your school issued lock. • Keep your lock and lock combination private. • Keep electronic devices put away.

• Please enter safely and walk inside locker room.

• Use proper hygiene.

COMPUTER/ TECHNOLOGY

• Gossip-free zone • Always use for positive and polite,

academic interactions.

• Use only your assigned electronic device. • Alterations and downloads are with staff approval only. • Always ask before you print. • Return device in its original condition. • Report any issues.

• Only use school approved Internet sites

• Handle all school issued electronic devices with care.

RESTROOMS • Be respectful of other students’ privacy • Gossip-free zone

• Keep the bathrooms clean and free of vandalism • Take care of your business and leave

• Use proper hygiene • No foreign objects in the toilets • Report issues to adults

LIBRARY • Use your quiet voice • Treat books and equipment with

respect. • Leave gum/candy/drinks in cafeteria

• Clean up after yourself. • Have your ID card ready • Turn in books on time.

• Use computers for school approved activities only

• Push in your chair when you leave

BLACKTOP & FIELDS

• Keep hands and feet to yourself • Be respectful of other students’ personal

space

• Treat equipment with care and return it promptly. • Use your ID card to check out equipment. • Food-free zone • Keep it clean

• Stay in designated areas • Use benches, planter boxes, and

tables appropriately • Walk in the quad, run in the fields. • Use equipment as it is intended.

HALLWAYS • Respect personal space • Use appropriate language

• Must have signed hallway passport while classes are in session.

• Stay outside when the hallways are closed. • Go straight to your destination.

• Always watch where you’re walking. • Report unsafe behavior. • Be aware of your surroundings.

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SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONS (continued)

Location Respectful/Kind Responsible Safe

CLASSROOM • Enter classrooms quietly. • Respect the rights and property of

others. • Use encouraging, polite and academic

words. • Listen politely when others are

speaking.

• Be on time and prepared. • Participate in class activities. • Clean up after yourself. • Complete your work and do your best. • ONLY use cell phones in classrooms with staff

permission.

• Walk and move around carefully • Keep floors clear of trash, binders,

etc. • Sit in your chair properly • Use supplies and equipment

appropriately. • Maintain personal space

BUS • Be kind to all. • Use appropriate and respectful

language/gestures. • Keep voice level low • Follow driver’s instructions the first time

given.

• Be on time • Treat the bus with care • Clean up after yourself

• Get on and off the bus safely • Stay seated • Keep hands and feet inside and to

yourself • Keep belongings out of walkways

BIKE RACKS • Respect others’ property and space • Follow directions the first time given.

• Lock your bike, scooter and skateboard • Leave other bikes, scooters and skateboards alone

• Walk bikes, skateboards, and scooters on campus

• Wear your helmet • Use crosswalks • Watch for cars and pedestrians

MP Room • Wait patiently in line. • Keep your hands and feet to yourself

and food on your tray. • Have encouraging, polite and quiet

conversations. • Follow staff directions. • Use good manners.

• Clean up after yourself. • Have your ID card ready. • Recycle what you can. • During breakfast and lunch, the cafeteria is only for

students who are eating

• Walk carefully so you can avoid accidents

• Keep off the stage

OFFICE • Use quiet voices • Be honest. • Use appropriate polite language.

• Bring signed hall pass or referral. • Sign in. • Ask before using the phone. • Accept responsibility for your actions.

• Wait patiently for your turn. • Stay calm

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CAMPUS SAFETY, PROCEDURES, AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE Our goal is to provide a safe and secure learning environment. In addition to the guidelines and expectations discussed earlier, the following also contribute to this goal. SJUSD Discipline Code: The governing board of the San Juan Unified School District and the Superintendent are supportive of a philosophy that provides students with a safe learning environment. To help make this possible, the Middle Schools Division has developed a discipline code that uniformly deals with students who commit major infractions of stated behavioral rules. A copy of these major infractions and consequences is provided when you receive your agenda. For additional copies please contact the Churchill Main Office. Safe School's Officers: Officers are assigned to each school within the San Juan Unified School District. These officers are deputies for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. They are welcome guests on our campus. The officers are considered important partners with the school as they visit with staff and students or when assisting with serious behavioral incidents Visitors / Guests on Campus: Parents and other adults may visit campus. All visitors must register at the school office and wear a visitor's pass while on campus. Student visitors are not permitted, except on specially arranged visitation days. Parents are encouraged to visit the school and their student's classrooms. Parent conferences may be arranged by contacting the school counselor. A 24 hour notice is required prior to classroom visitation.

Arrival/Departure: To ensure adequate adult supervision, students may not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to school starting. The halls are closed 15 minutes after dismissal. Students are expected to leave campus within 20 minutes. Students may remain on campus and within the classrooms if participating in an approved/supervised activity. Closed Campus: You are required to stay on campus once you arrive at school. If you leave campus without being signed out by a parent or guardian or without office-verified permission, you will be subject to disciplinary action. The creek behind Churchill is not a part of our campus. Any student at the creek during the school day is considered to be off campus and consequences will be given.

Staff I.D. Badges: All SJUSD employees are required to wear I.D. badges during the school day. Visitors are required to wear a Visitor's Pass issued by the office. These badges will help you identify people who have permission to be on our campus. Should you see anyone without an appropriate I.D. Badge, you should notify the nearest staff member or administrator. Student I.D. Cards: You will receive a picture I.D. within the first two weeks of school. As a part of our school-wide safety plan students must have their ID card with them at school every day. You will need to use it throughout the year for such things as lunch line order, admission to dances, checking out books in the library, computer usage, checking out sports equipment at lunch and much more.

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If your picture I. D. card is lost or stolen, you may purchase a replacement at the Library. The cost of a new I.D. card is $5. It generally takes 2-3 days to make a replacement card. Remember, you need to have your ID with you every day. Drills: As part of our Safety Plan, we have designed a series of different "safety drills" to help us practice for any emergency. These drills will be held regularly. Student cooperation is required. These drills include Evacuation, Shelter-in-Place", and Lock Down. Electronic devices: May be brought to and used on campus for academic purposes. They may never be used in the restroom, locker room, or to take inappropriate pictures/videos. These devices should be turned off and out of sight (this includes ear buds and headphones) in all academic settings and hallways during school hours. Emergency Cards: It is very important that you help us maintain accurate and up-to-date emergency information. If you move, change phone numbers, or your parents change work phone numbers, the office must be notified immediately. Parents can complete online Emergency Cards through the Parent Portal, or complete a handwritten form. Lockers: Each student is assigned a hall locker to be used only by that student. Please, NO SHARING. Students will have a lock checked out to them. Students are responsible for returning their lock to the school at the end of the year. If they lose their lock, there is a $10.00 fine/replacement fee. Students are not to move lockers without approval from the office. Backpacks: Backpacks, book bags, backpack purses, PE bags and purses are to be used to transport materials to and from school only. Students need to store their backpacks, book bags, P.E. clothes bag, backpack purses, and purses in their lockers throughout the day. Books: Textbooks are issued to students at the beginning of the year and are the complete responsibility of that student until returned. Fines are assessed for the replacement of damaged or lost textbooks. Textbooks need to be covered for protection. Please note that self-adhesive book covers are not acceptable and their use can result in fines for damaged books. Hallway Passes: Students needing to be out of the classroom for any reason must have their own Hallway Passport completed and signed by the teacher. This Hallway Passport can be found at the back of student planner and must not be detached. Passes are not usually given during the first 10 minutes or the last 10 minutes of an instructional period. Restrooms should be used between classes or during lunchtime. Students who fail to have an appropriate pass will be returned to the classroom.

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

In an academic environment students should take the responsibility to record and complete their assignments on the due date assigned by the teacher. In all classes students will be assigned: classwork, homework, long and short term projects, and both formative and

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summative assessments. These are all a necessary part of their educational program and help guide our teachers’ lessons and instruction. You should expect a minimum of one hour of homework each school night. Accelerated classes may require additional homework time. All students are expected to show up to all their classes prepared with books, supplies and completed homework. • Required School Supplies

o Large three-ring binder. The spine of the binder should be 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Dividers should be labeled and then placed in the rings of the binder. All papers should be hole-punched and then placed in the rings of the

binder. Papers should be stored behind the appropriate divider.

o Pencil pouch for holding pencils and pens. o At least two sharpened pencils. o Two pens with blue or black ink. Please do not bring “Sharpies” or permanent

markers to school. They will be provided in classes if needed. o Winston Churchill Planner

Students are expected to write all daily and long-term assignments in the Planner Calendar.

Students are required to use the Planner all year. o 6 labeled dividers o Binder paper o For PE: Mead Five-Star Stay-Put folder o Additional materials may be needed at teacher discretion.

• Make-up Work: If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain the make-up work from

the teacher and to make sure it is completed within a reasonable time, not to exceed the number of days of the absence. There is one make-up day for each excused day of absence. Assignments due during an absence should be turned in to the appropriate teacher the first day back to school.

• Homework Requests: If a student is absent 3 or more days due to an excused absence,

homework may be requested by calling the office and will be available within 24 hours. • Academic Conferences: Parents can request a conference to address their student's

academic progress by contacting the teacher, counselor, or administrator. These conferences may be held before school, during the teacher's prep period, or after school.

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• (916) 971-7353 with: 1. Your name and student’s name 2. Your contact information

Students will also be issued log-in and password information so they can access their grades on line.

• Final Exams: Finals will be given on the first week of June. Students who are absent or

miss a final will receive a zero on the test. Exams will not be given out before or after the assigned time in an effort to ensure the test’s validity and accuracy for all students. Students should always communicate with teachers ahead of time to discuss any questions about the final exams.

• Promotion/Retention: Promotion to the next grade level will be based on the following:

o Demonstration of grade level proficiency in reading, English and math on the CAASPP Test and assessments on SJUSD and state course standards.

o If you average less than a "D" in any academic class or fail to reach proficiency levels on district standards, you will be excluded from all 6th, 7th and 8th grade end of the year celebrations. Final decisions about promotion/retention will be left to the discretion of the Churchill Middle School administration.

• Progress Reports: Progress reports are issued the middle of each quarter. These reports

give the student's current academic and citizenship grades for each subject. The report is available on the Parent and Student Portal.

1st Quarter September 13, 2019 2nd Quarter November 22, 2019 3rd Quarter February 7, 2020 4th Quarter May 1, 2020

• Report Cards: The report card is issued at the close of each quarter and is an indication

of each student's achievement. Report Cards are available on the Parent and Student Portal. The report card also includes the teacher's assessment of the student's citizenship in each class.

1st Quarter October 11, 2019 2nd Quarter January 6, 2020 3rd Quarter March 20, 2020 4th Quarter June 10, 2020

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

Proud to Be Awesome Our “Proud to Be Awesome” program is an effort to acknowledge and reward students who are making appropriate academic choices. Students can join the “Proud to Be Awesome” team three ways: Academic Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, and all “outstanding” in citizenship. If you earn any of those honors you get a Proud to Be Awesome t-shirt and stickers for the back of your I.D. card (students with 4.0 GPA get blue shirts all others earn purple shirts). We randomly will go around and give rewards to kids who are wearing their Proud to Be Awesome t-shirts. Sometimes those rewards are Otter pops, In & Out Burger certificates, buy one get

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one free Kings tickets, Airheads candy, Taquito Tuesdays at lunch etc. etc.. Our goal is to get all our students working to get on the honor roll. Honor Roll: Students earning a GPA of 3.0-3.49 will make the Honor Roll. High Honor Roll: Students earning a GPA of 3.50-3.99 will make the High Honor Roll. Principal’s Honor Roll: This is our highest Grade Point Average award. Students earning a GPA of 4.0 will be placed on the Principal’s Honor Roll.

ATTENDANCE

CHURCHILL ATTENDANCE 24-HOUR RECORDER – (916) 971-7692

SJUSD PARENT ATTENDANCE HANDBOOK: https://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/6832

Regular attendance and punctuality are key elements in determining a student's success in school. • ABSENCES AND TARDIES: Must be cleared by a parent phone call or written note.

Absences not cleared within 5 days become truancies. • EXCUSED ABSENCES: Personal illness, medical appointment, death of an immediate

family member.

• EXCESSIVE EXCUSED ABSENCES: 60 class periods or 10 days of absence is defined as "excessive". Parents of students who approach/exceed this will be contacted in writing.

• EARLY DISMISSAL: A student may be picked up and signed out by parent/guardian. A

parent or guardian must always sign their student out and bring a form of I.D. (driver’s license). Only those who are on the student’s emergency card can sign them out.

• CLOSED CAMPUS: Students must have parent/guardian permission to leave campus once

they have arrived. It is not acceptable for students to go into the creek area. • TARDIES: Students are expected to be in their assigned seat or PE roll call number when

the tardy bell rings. Tardies are recorded in each class, even in Homeroom.

Tardy Policy-Consequences- Assigned each quarter 1st tardy = Warning 2nd tardy = Warning/discussion 3rd Tardy = Detention or Pitch-In from Teacher. Teacher contacts parent. 4th Tardy = After School Detention 5th + Tardy = Week of Radar Lunch detention and/or After School Detention and Loss of

Quarterly Activities (Social Probation)

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• INDEPENDENT STUDY: Is the only means through which students can acquire homework

in advance when they know they will be absent for five days or more. Parents need to contact the counselor 10 days in advance in order to start the independent study contract. Independent study contracts are an agreement with the District and are scrutinized by SJUSD personnel. Students who properly complete the contract receive credit for being here. Churchill does not issue Independent study contracts after the 1st of May.

HEALTH SERVICES

• Illness: There are limited health services available at Churchill. Students who become ill

during the school day will need to call a parent and go home immediately. Emergency situations at Churchill are handled by calling 911. It is imperative that emergency card phone numbers are kept updated at all times.

• Medication: School personnel may store and/or dispense prescribed medication to pupils.

Medications must be in the original container and accompanied by physician's orders and the completed SJUSD Medication Form. Medication is not to be carried by students during the school day, except for prescription inhalers. Students may carry an inhaler provided a medication form signed by the prescribing physician and parent is on file with the school.

• First Aid: We may not have a school nurse. For injuries/illnesses beyond minor first aid,

we will notify your parent and/or call 911 as necessary.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Students' participation in any school related activity is based on good attendance and citizenship, satisfactory academic performance and a positive discipline history. Social activities, such as dances, BBQs, field trips, school sponsored athletics, and other school-sponsored special events are privileges, which require satisfactory school performance and behavior of students, in order to attend. Students who have been suspended or truant will not be allowed to attend school-sponsored events during the academic “quarter” of their suspension. We call this our “Four Quarters.” Page P has a chart that indicates events you will not be allowed to attend if you are suspended. In addition to suspensions and truancies, all students accumulating a total of 3 or more referrals from at least 2 different teachers between the dates of April 1st and the last day of school will be unable to participate in any of the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade end-of-year activities. An appeal process is available. Final decisions about participation in social activities will be left to the discretion of the Churchill Middle School administration. Dances: Dances are some of the more popular social events of the year. Attending a dance is a privilege. Only Winston Churchill students may attend (no exceptions). The dress code will be enforced. You must present a signed dance bid and your picture ID. card for admission.

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Replacement ID cards can be purchased for $5.00 in the library at least one full day before the dance. Students arriving to a dance without their ID card can have their attendance verified and a replacement ID card ordered for a $5.00 fee. The cost of the dance includes the DJ, supervision, pizza, and beverages. Students must be picked up immediately after the dance to avoid being excluded from the next event. Tentative Dates and Times for 2019-2020 Dances: Fri., Sep. 6th, 2019 - All grades welcome Fri., Dec. 6th, 2019 - All grades welcome Fri., Feb. 7th, 2020 - All grades welcome Fri., April 17th, 2020 - Proud To Be Awesome Dance (Invite Only) Fri., June 5th, 2020 - 8th Grade Dance Dance times are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sports: We encourage our students to participate on an athletic team. These programs are offered through SJUSD and Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District. Often more than one team on each grade level is available, which allows more opportunity for students to play. Sports, for both boys and girls, include: flag football and volleyball in the fall, basketball and wrestling in the winter and track in the spring. School rules and positive sportsmanship are expected from spectators and participants. To learn more and register for sports go to https://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/6354 or www.morpd.com or call (916) 488-7276. Fliers will be made available in the front office. Student Leadership: All students are encouraged to be leaders on the Churchill campus. One way is to participate in the Student Leadership elective class. The cabinet officers are elected each spring for the upcoming school year. Any student interested in being a member of Student Leadership for the following year are encouraged to apply in the spring. There are opportunities for all students to get involved in student leadership activities both during lunch and after school.

Field trips: Each year, students take field trips as an extension and enrichment of the instructional program. All students benefit from participation in these trips. No one will be denied participation in an academic field trip due to a financial reason. If you need assistance, please ask. You must have a positive attendance and discipline history. You may be excluded (social probation) or required to have your parent attend the field trip with you. Students with failing grades or “U’s” in citizenship may be denied participation in the field trip. You are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior on each trip. Failure to do so may result in you being returned immediately to your parents.

Assemblies: The student body will be privileged to have assemblies, which are theme-based and intended to enrich the educational experience of all students. Rallies/Assemblies: The student body will be privileged to participate in rallies/assemblies, which are theme-based and intended to enrich the educational experience of all students.

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Clubs/Extra-curricular activities: Some of the student clubs and extra-curricular activities that may be offered on campus are: Art Club, Chess Club, Be Bold, Science Olympiad, Math Contest Club, Spelling Bee, Chinese Club, Quiz Bowl, Yearbook, Speech and Debate Team, Science Bowl, Future Business Leaders of America, History Day, Geography Bee, School Beautification and E-team. For more information on these clubs and activities please watch our morning news program or visit our website at www.sanjuan.edu/Churchill. 8th Grade End-of-the-Year Celebration Activities: At Churchill we typically celebrate 8th grade promotion to high school with an 8th Grade field trip, an 8th Grade only BBQ and dance the last week of school. We are hoping to continue a new tradition of an 8th Grade Celebration, where we, as a community, honor students who have made positive academic, attendance and social choices all year. Social Probation: Students will be placed on social probation for failing grades (F’s), unsatisfactory citizenship (U’s), poor attendance (absences and tardies). Students on social probation are excluded from participating in extracurricular activities (field trips, dances, assemblies etc.).

The 4 Quarters If you are suspended during any quarter, these are the possible events you forfeit. An appeal process is available. Final decisions about participation in these school events and activities will be left to the discretion of the Churchill Middle School administration.

1st Quarter Dance Movie Night Rally Guest Speaker Skate Night Overnight Field Trips Field Trips – Exploratorium, Six Flags, Disneyland, etc. School Play Class Competitions BBQ Music Friday

2nd Quarter Dance Movie Night Rally Guest Speaker – IB Learner Profile Exploratorium Trip – Science Department Athletic Events – Ability to Play/Compete Field Trips – Exploratorium, Six Flags, Disneyland, etc. School Play Class Competitions BBQ Music Friday

3rd Quarter Dance Movie Night Rally Guest Speaker Field Trips – Exploratorium, Six Flags, Disneyland, Sac. Zoo, IMAX etc. School Play Class Competitions BBQ Music Friday Talent Show

4th Quarter 8th Grade Dance – 8th grade only School-wide Dance – 6th, 7th & 8th grades Movie Night Rally/Track 6th Grade End of Year Event 7th Grade End of the Year Event 8th Grade End of Year Event Guest Speakers Field Trips – Exploratorium, Six Flags, Disneyland, etc. School Play Class Competitions BBQ 8th Grade Celebration

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CHURCHILL and SJUSD MIDDLE SCHOOL DRESS CODE and RATIONALE In an effort to easily identify SJUSD students and ensure their safety, the following dress code shall be in effect for all students, at all times, during the school year while they are on SJUSD Middle School campuses. Pants / Skirts / Shorts: • Pants and shorts must fit appropriately, worn at the waist or higher, and must be in good repair.

No sagging or dragging. Belts may not hang from the waist. • Shorts and skirts must extend beyond the fingertips.

Shirts: • Sleeveless shirts must cover at least 3” of the shoulder. Strapless or spaghetti strap tops, muscle

shirts, tank tops, tube tops, or any excessively revealing clothing is not permitted. This includes backless tops and see-through clothing. Two inappropriate shirts/tops worn together do not make an appropriate top.

Jackets / Coats • Please see “General” section below. • Students must be in dress code under jackets and sweaters.

Headgear: • All hoods are to be removed when inside buildings and hallways. • Hats, caps, and beanies may be worn on campus only in non-academic settings. Upon entering a

classroom, teachers can ask students to remove their hats. Hats with a brim may be worn for sun protection during PE. They must have a minimum 2” brim around the entire hat.

Shoes: • Must be worn at all times and need to have backs or heel straps. (No flip flops or slides) • Shoes with any wheels are not allowed.

Jewelry / Accessories: • Must be safe and free of reference to gangs, drugs, tobacco products, alcohol, sexual

representations, or violence. • Spike collars and chains are not allowed. • Sunglasses must be removed indoors.

General: • Undergarments, cleavage, torso, chest, backs and stomachs must be covered at all times. • Any fashion/attire that creates a distraction to the educational environment is not allowed. • Any fashion/attire that is considered by school officials and/or law enforcement to denote gang

affiliation, cult affiliation, satanic reference, profane or racially offensive messages, or presents a potential safety issue is not allowed.

• Clothing must be worn as originally intended. • For hygienic reasons, no PE clothes are to be worn outside of PE class and no school clothes in PE. • Must be safe and free of gang, drug, tobacco product, alcohol, and sexual references. • No pajamas, slippers, or sleep wear-including blankets and pillows.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM STANDARDS

• Clothes: IT IS SJUSD POLICY in SECONDARY EDUCATION: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO DRESS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Students need to have the following items: physical education shorts, T-shirt, pillowcase, tennis shoes with strings, and socks.

• Shirts: Plain white tees. (No “V” Neck or fitted tees.) • Shorts: Black, purple, gray or gold only; must be fingertip length or longer. • Shoes: Must have laces and laces tied. • Sweats: Must be Black, Gray or Purple • Yoga pants, leggings, and spandex may only be worn under PE shorts and for PE use

only. • ALL CLOTHING must be labeled with first initial and last name of the student.

Students may not wear their school clothes during P.E. or wear P.E. clothes during other classes.

Loaners: A limited supply of clean P.E. clothes is available as "loaner uniforms" for the rare occasion that you might forget your P.E. clothing. Repeated use of "loaner uniforms" will require parent contact, administrator conference, and possible disciplinary consequences. Locker Room Procedures: No student is allowed to be in the locker room unsupervised. Store your clothes in a pillowcase to make them safe in the locker room baskets. It is important that students always lock up everything. Always behave appropriately to maintain a safe environment for everyone. *All students will be assigned a PE lock. The PE lock issued to students must be used in the PE locker room. No outside locks are allowed in the PE locker room. Any student lock that is lost, stolen, misplaced or damaged will result in a $10.00 replacement fee. Health Problems: It is the policy at Winston Churchill that students dress and participate daily. To be excused from participation, you need to bring a signed note from your parent or guardian stating the reason and dates (1-3 successive days). You will be required to dress in your P.E. clothes and then be excused from activity. A physician's note will be needed if you need to be excused for more than three days.

BRIDGES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The San Juan Unified School District's comprehensive Bridges After-School Program provides academic intervention and pro-social enrichment in a safe and positive environment. The Bridges After-School Program currently serves over 3,000 students grades K-12 at 32 sites. Students realize academic success through the implementation of each of the four components of the program: academic support, enrichment/disguised learning, pro-social skills/recreation, and parent support and empowerment. In order for a student to be

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successful in the program, strong relationships between program staff, school staff, parents and students are needed. Relationships are key!

• To apply for enrollment in the Bridges After-School Program, please complete the Bridges After-School Registration Form, Parent Partnership Agreement and Emergency Form. Send the forms to school with your child to give to the designated Bridges After-School Program Site Coordinator. Space is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.

• For more information regarding enrollment in Bridges After-School, please call the Carmichael regional office at (916) 575-2386 or download the application form at: http://www.sanjuan.edu

RECOGNITION, REWARDS AND INTERVENTIONS

Winston Churchill takes great pride in the accomplishments of its students and in recognizing those students on a regular basis. Whether it is through our Proud to Be Awesome Honor Roll program, acknowledging and rewarding students who are daily making positive academic and social choices on campus, or the other Positive Behavior Support initiatives we implement. We will continue to expand our Top Dog Positive Referral program to validate those students who live up to our school wide BARKS expectations or embody and demonstrate any of our Learner Profile traits. And of course we will continue to reward students with Bulldog Bucks for making Responsible, Respectful, Kind and Safe choices on campus. Students can use their Bulldog Bucks to purchase all kinds of great gifts from snacks, ice cream, and school supplies to lunch with their favorite teacher or gift cards.

Winston Churchill is a PBIS school and dedicates many hours of staff development towards its implementation. Positive Behavior and Intervention Support (PBIS) is an evidence-based approach to behavior management, applied on a school-wide level, a classroom level, and an individual student level. It is not a curriculum; rather, it is a collaborative process that results in interventions designed for the unique needs of our school, classrooms, and individual students.

At a school-wide level, our PBIS team has established a framework of positive stated behavior expectations, Churchill BARKS. They analyze data from office discipline referrals to identify problem areas, and they brainstorm interventions in how to teach and reinforce the behavior expectations. These interventions are primary prevention and are proven to reduce school behavior problems and promote a positive school culture. School behavior teams also work to establish systematic strategies for at-risk students and use functional behavior assessments to develop individualized interventions for students who present the most significant behavior challenges. District-wide PBIS facilitators assist the teams in developing interventions at all three levels.

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Your SJUSD Student UserID and Password Students are assigned a SJUSD UserID and password. As a student, you will use your UserID/password in order to log onto Q (to see your grades), access your SJUSD Gmail account, Google Drive, etc.

WHAT IS YOUR SJUSD EMAIL ADDRESS? UserID@student.sanjuan.edu

Example: churchillw3456@student.sanjuan.edu

HOW DO YOU LOG ONTO SJUSD? (In order to access Q, your Gmail account, Google Drive, etc.)

1. Go to www.sanjuan.edu 2. Click on “Students” 3. Select “Google Apps Login” if you want to access your Gmail

account or Google Drive 4. Select “Student Portal” if you want to access Q (to see grades) 5. Type in your UserID and password in order to log on

WHAT IS YOUR STUDENT UserID? Last name / first initial / last 4 digits of your ID#

Example Student Name: Winston Churchill ID#: 123456 UserID: churchillw3456

WHAT IS YOUR PASSWORD? SJUSD randomly assigned you a default password. You can change your password later to something of your choice. There are a couple of ways you can find out your default password:

Ask your parent to look on the Parent Portal for Q. When they click on “Login Credentials,” it will list your UserID and default password. Ask a teacher to look up your default password.

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Citizenship Grades

O Outstanding

Meets requirements for a Satisfactory grade, and ...

● Participates in class discussions ● Contributes to class activities ● Is helpful and constructive

S Satisfactory

● Arrives to class on time ● Is prepared for class ● Enters room quietly ● Has a positive attitude ● Does not disrupt class ● Stays on task ● Talks only when called upon ● Treats all others with respect

NI Needs Improvement

● Some but not all satisfactory requirements have been met

● Some but not all unsatisfactory requirements have been shown

U Unsatisfactory

● Arrives to class tardy ● Is not prepared for class ● Is disruptive to class activities ● Gets off task ● Talks out when not called upon ● Is rude or disrespectful

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MYP GLOBAL CONTEXTS Churchill teachers develop holistic learning and international mindedness in students by actively engaging students in each subject in the six Global Contexts. These areas serve as "lenses" through which students explore ideas, investigate connections across and between subject areas, and apply their knowledge to real world problems.

Identities and

relationships

Who am I? Who are we? Students will explore identity; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; what it means to be human.

Orientation in

space and time

What is the meaning of “when” and “where”? Students will explore personal histories; homes and journeys; turning points in humankind; discoveries; explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from personal, local and global perspectives.

Personal and

cultural expression

What is the nature and purpose of creative expression? Students will explore the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Globalization and

sustainability

How is everything connected? Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the relationship between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; reflect on the opportunities and tensions provided by world interconnectedness; the impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment.

Fairness and development

What are the consequences of our common humanity? Students will explore rights and responsibilities; the relationship between communities; sharing finite resources with other people and with other living things; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.

Scientific and Technical

Innovation

How do we understand the worlds in which we live? Students will explore the natural world and its laws; the interaction between people and the natural world; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments; the impact of environments on human activity; how humans adapt environments to their needs.

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Winston Churchill IBMYP Marks

The following chart outlines the system of IB marks that will be assigned to both diplomat and ambassador students. These marks will be assigned by teachers at the end of each quarter only, not on progress reports. IB schools worldwide use this 1-7 marking system and the associated descriptors. Churchill will continue to assign the traditional A-F letter grades plus O-U citizenship grades. These new IB grades should be viewed as an additional piece of useful communication about a student's progress in their courses. Since these grades focus more on student proficiency instead of accumulation of points, it is possible that you could see a student earn a C for their letter grade but a 6 or 7 for their IB grade. The reverse is also possible. Also remember that the IBMYP program is a journey, the goal is to attain 6-7 marks be the end of year 5 (sophomore year).

Mark Descriptor

1 Minimal achievement in terms of the objectives

2 Very limited achievement against all the objectives. The student has difficulty in understanding the required knowledge and skills and is unable to apply them fully in normal situations, even with support

3 Limited achievement against most of the objectives, or clear difficulties in some areas. The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the required knowledge and skills and is only able to apply them fully in normal situations with support.

4 A good general understanding of the required knowledge and skills and the ability to apply them effectively in normal situations. There is occasional evidence of the skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation

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A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a variety of situations. The student generally shows evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate and occasionally demonstrates originality and insight.

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A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a wide variety of situations. Consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation is shown where appropriate. The student generally demonstrates originality and insight.

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A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them almost faultlessly in a wide variety of situations. Consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation is shown where appropriate. The student consistently demonstrates originality and insight and always produces work of high quality.

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