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FLEMING MIDDLE SCHOOL
FACULTY HANDBOOK
FACULTY HANDBOOK GENERAL INFORMATION Administrative Responsibilities Bell Schedule Cafeteria, staff Communications Regarding Students’ Progress (Spanish) Daily P.A. Announcements/Flag Salute History of Fleming Lounges/Workrooms/Photocopying Mail Map of School Master Calendar School District Vocabulary Suggested Responsibilities of Department Chairpersons Supervision Vehicle Registration/Parking ATTENDANCE OFFICE Active/Inactive Enrollment Status Perfect Attendance Change of Address Class Cut Policy Excuse to Leave School Early Readmittance to Class After an Absence Tardy Program COUNSELING OFFICE Computer Report Cards Counselors Cumulative Records Curriculum Educational Assessment for Special Education Eligibility for extra curricular activities Culmination Policies Special Report to Parents TEACHER AND CLASSROOM Absence Classroom Coverage Curriculum Letters Detaining Student/Summonses Discipline Flag Salute Hall Passes Homework Homework Request by Counseling Office Keys Leaving Grounds
Lesson Plans Library Make up work Parent Conferences Parties Personal Property Reporting Violence Roll Book Supplies and Equipment Teachers’ hours of work Telephones Textbook Procedures Video Tapes Visitors STUDENT INFORMATION Assembly Behavior Bicycles Cafeteria Clubs Falcon Pledge, Behavior Expectations, Dress Code Field Trips Lockers Identification Cards Leadership and Service Club Lost and Found Student Body Funds Student Code of Conduct Student Store Youth Services Activities SAFETY, SECURITY, HEALTH, PLANT MAINTENANCE Accidents Child Abuse Custodial/Maintenance Emergency Drills Earthquake and Emergency Drop Drills Earthquake Emergency Procedures Emergency/Disaster Accounting for Students Emergency Exit Routes Emergency Assembly Area Map Fire Drill Instructions Health Office Injury and Illness Prevention Program Suicide Prevention
GENERAL INFORMATION Cafeteria, Staff
The Staff Cafeteria is open from before school until 12:45. Please remember that the cafeteria operates on a cost-effective budget and is strictly regulated.
S.O.F.T.A. owns the microwave located in the cafeteria. Please follow the posted instructions.
If you sponsor a group and wish to use the cafeteria’s facilities, please confer with the cafeteria manager, the assistant principal in charge of the cafeteria, and the assistant principal in charge of the master calendar (see Administrative Responsibilities.)
Communication Regarding Student Progress (Spanish)
1. Beginning the conference - usted form
My name is ___. (at your service)
How are you?
It’s a pleasure to know you.
Please sit here.
I don’t understand.
Can you speak more slowly?
II. Parents may ask.
How is he doing in school?
Does he do his work?
What problems does he have?
How is his behavior?
Does he have homework?
Ill. Questions and suggestions for parents.
Can you participate in school activities?
Praise him frequently.
He needs to study in a quiet place.
Do you help him with his homework?
Do you ask your child about what he is doing in school?
How do you punish your child at home? Do you give
him praise?
What responsibilities does he have?
Does ___ help at home?
Me llamo ___. (a sus órdenes)
¿Corno está usted?
Mucho gusto en conocerle.
Siéntese (Siéntense) aquí, por favor. (plural)
No entiendo.
¿Puede usted hablar más despacio, por favor?
¿Como está progresando el niño en la escuela?
¿Hace su trabajo?
¿Cuales problemas tiene?
¿Como se porta?
¿Tiene tarea?
¿Puede usted participar en la activides de la escuela?
Elogia usted a su hijo(a) frecuentemente. Necesita
estudiar en un lugar callado.
¿Ayuda usted al niño con la tarea?
¿Le pregunta al niño lo que esta haciendo en la escuela?
¿Como castiga usted al niño en casa?
¿Le da usted elogios?
¿Que responsabilidades tiene?
¿Ayuda ___ en la casa?
Can you help him with his homework?
¿Puede usted ayudarle con la tarea?
¿Como se porta su hijo(a) en casa?
Obedece las reglas de la escuela.
Su niño siempre se porta bien.
Debe estar orgulloso de el.
Obedece cuando se le corrige.
Es muy atento.
Pelea con los otros niños.
Habla demasiado.
Hace mucho ruido.
Si no estuviera ausente tanto, mejoradá en todas sus materias.
llega tarde alguans veces.
(generalmente, frequentamenta, seimpre)
How does he behave at home?
IV. Citizenship - positive
He obeys the school rules.
His behavior is always good.
You should be proud of him.
He responds well to correction.
He is very courteous.
V. Citizenship - problern areas
He fights with other children.
He talks too much.
He is very noisy.
If he weren’t absent so much, he
would improve in all his subjects. He
is sometimes late.
(generally, frequently, always)
VI. Emotional and social development - positive
He is quiet.
He is quiet. (all the time)
The other children like him.
He cooperates with the other children. He
likes to help others.
He is liked (respected) by the other children.
Es callado.
Es quieto.
Los demás lo aprecian.
Se lleva bién con los otros alumnos. Le
gusta ayudar a otros.
Lo estiman los otros estudiantes.
VII. Emotional and social development - problem areas
He doesn’t know how to control himself.
He is very rough when he plays.
He hurts other children.
He needs help to use his qualities of leadership.
He shows lack of maturity.
He is timid.
He is very shy.
VIII. Work habits - positive
He is a good worker.
No sabe controlarse.
Es muy brusco cuando juega.
Les hace daño a los otros alumnos.
Necesita ayuda para usar sus cualidades de lider.
Le falta madurez.
Es timido.
Es muy vergonzoso.
Es un buen trabajador.
Completa las tareas asignadas diariamente.
Es muy estudioso.
Hace su trabajo bién.
Trabaja diligentemente.
Sigue bién las instrucciones.
Esta tratando de mejorar.
Tiene buenos hábitos de estudio.
Necesita esforzarse en su trabajo.
Necesita poner más atención en clase.
No está trabajando segun su capacidad.
Es muy inquieto.
No pone atención.
Solo piensa en jugar todo el tiempo.
Está aprendiendo.
Está leyendo al nivel del grado.
Su lectura oral (matemática, escritura) está al nivel (más avanzado que, bajo el nivel de) su grado
Está atrasado.
No trabaja a su capacidad.
Necesita rnajorar, especiairnente en
Necesita ayuda para espresarse.
Necesita participar en las discusiones.
Tiene problemas con la lectura. (la matemática, la ortografía)
No sabe le abecedario.
No sabe los sonidos de las letras.
Tiene que memorizar las tablas de multiplicación. No
tiene interés en su trabajo.
He finishes his work each day.
He studies hard.
He does his work well.
He works hard.
He follows directions well.
He is trying to improve.
He has good study habits.
IX. Work habits - problem areas
He needs to try harder in his work.
He needs to pay better attention in class.
He is not working up to his ability.
He is very restless.
He doesn’t listen.
He wants to play all the time.
X. Academic performance - positive
He is learning.
He is reading at grade level.
His oral reading (math, writing) are equal to (above, below) grade level.
XI. Academic performance - problem areas He
is behind.
He doesn’t work up to his ability.
He needs to improve, especially in
He needs help in expressing himself.
He needs to participate in discussions.
He has difficulty with reading. (math, spelling)
He doesn’t know the alphabet.
He doesn’t know the sounds of the letters.
He needs to memorize his multiplication tables.
He is not interested in his work.
Additional bilingual comments about students.
1. John needs to do his homework. John needs to finish his homework.
Juan necesita hacer su tarea. Juan necesita terminar sus tarea.
2. Joe is often tardy to English, Math, or Spanish.
Jose llega casi siempre tarde a Inglés, Matemáticas, o Español.
3. Joe does not stay in his seat.
Jose no se queda sentado en su silla.
4. Joe is well behaved, but sometimes does not want to do his lesson.
Jose casi siempre se porta bién, pero algunas veces no quiere hacer su trabajo.
5. Please help Joe remember to bring a pencil and paper to class each day.
Por favor ayude a Jose a que recuerde traer paper y lapiz a la escuela todos los dias.
6. John contributes to class discussions.
Juan contribuye a las discusiones de la clase.
7. He participates in class activities.
Participa en las actividades de la clase.
8. His/her conduct had improved.
Su comportamiento ha mejorado.
9. It is a pleasure to have ____ in class.
Es un placer tener a ____ en clase.
10. He has shown improvement in these last five weeks.
Ha mejorado algo en estas últimas cinco semanas.
11. Excellent student. Alumno excelente.
Don’t worry.
Do you have any questions?
I’m happy to be his teacher.
Thank you for coming.
Come back soon.
It was a pleasure talking to you.
If you have any questions, write me a note or call me.
If there are problems, I will call you.
Good-bye.
No se preocupe.
¿Tiene preguntas?
Estoy contento de ser su maestro.
Muchas gracias por haver venido.
Vuelva pronto.
Me dió mucho gusto hablar con usted.
Si tiene preguntas, escríbame una nota or llámame,
Si hay problemas, le llamo por teléfono.
Adios.
12. Talks without permission in class.
Habla sin pedir permiso en la clase.
13. ____ does not dress for his P.E. class.
____ no se viste para la clase de Educación Física (P.E.)
14. He is always prepared for his classes.
Siempre está preparado para sus clases.
15. ____ has been tardy unexcused to class ____ times.
____ ha llegado tarde sin excusa a clase ____ veces.
16. ____ has not turned in ____ assignments in my class.
____ no ha entregado ____ trabajos en mi clase.
17. ____, keep up the good work.
____, sigue haciendo buen trabajo.
18. ____ talks constantly during videos or films.
____ habla constanten-yente durante la presentación de videos o peliculas.
19. ____ throws papers in class.
____ tira papeles en clase.
20. ____ refuses to sit in his assigned seat.
____ no se siente en su asiento designado.
21. ____ gets out of his seat and wanders in the class without permission.
____ se levanta delasiento y anda en la clase sin permiso.
22. ____ does not bring necessary materials to class.
____ no trae las materias necesarias a clase.
23. ____ brings toys to class.
____ tray jugetes a clase.
24. ____ doesn’t do assignments and/or activities.
____ no hace le trabajo y/o participe en la actividad.
25. ____ marks on the desk and/or chair.
____ raya en la silla y/o el escritorio.
Daily P.A. Announcements/Flag Salute P.A. Announcements are made daily to inform staff and students of Fleming events. Teachers should direct their students to listen quietly and attentively. Anyone wishing to submit an announcement should submit the announcement to the Main Office in advance, so that it may be approved by the Assistant Principal. Efforts are made to keep the announcements as brief as possible to conserve instructional time. The Flag Salute will precede the announcements. Students must stand and salute the flag respectfully. Students with an objection must still stand quietly, even if not saluting the flag.
History of Fleming
Fleming Middle School originally opened as Narbonne Junior and Senior High School. In 1957, when the newer Narbonne High School was opened, our school was renamed and became officially a junior high school.
Our school is named after Sir Alexander Fleming. He discovered penicillin, the miracle wonder drug of our century. In his London laboratory, Dr. Fleming worked many years searching for an effective germ-killing antiseptic. His skill and patience finally resulted in his discovery of the mold that produced penicillin. To him came many honors, including the Nobel Prize and knighthood; but his greatest reward came from easing human suffering. His life ended in 1955, but his memory will live as an inspiration to all present and future students of Alexander Fleming Middle School.
Lounges/Workrooms/Photocopying
Lounges are located on the first and second floors of the south wing, the second floor of the west wing and the third floor of the administration building.
Workrooms are located in each classroom building. Copiers are located throughout the campus, including the Main Office, the Principal’s Conference Room, the West Wing, and the Faculty Cafeteria. Teachers should do their own duplicating. Each academic department has their own password and allocation of copies. Paper and supplies may be obtained from your dept. chair. MaiI
Boxes - Each certificated staff member has a box located in the main office. There are also boxes for classified assistants, classified offices, and parent groups. Names are placed below individual boxes. You need to clear your mailbox when you arrive at school each day.
School Mail - Mail being sent to other LAUSD locations and mail that should be legitimately paid for by the district, i.e., letters to parents, is picked up and delivered daily. The School Mail bag is located at the end of the main office counter near the teacher’s boxes.
U.S. Mail - There is a daily U.S. mail pick-up, for our collective convenience. There is a pick-up box located on the main office counter.
Master Calendar
A. All school events (curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular) must be scheduled on the master calendar. This calendar is managed by an assistant principal and located in that office (see Administrative Responsibilities for correct person). The activity must be approved by administration. The process is handled through the Activity Approval Form, located in the Main Office.
B. The master calendar is available on the Fleming website, and can be viewed at any time for daily updates. A hard copy is posted in the Main Office, but will not be updated as frequently as the website calendar.
School District Vocabulary
A. P. E.
APPORTIONMENT
AUTHORIZED TEXTBOOKS
CLASSIFICATION REPORT
E.A.A.
EQUIPMENT REQUISITION
EXPULSION
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
I.C.C.
I. E. P.
I.M.A.
IMPACT
IMPREST FUND
IWEN
J-CAR
L.A.S..
L.E.P.
MASTER CALENDER
Adaptive Physical Education
District receives state funds for student attendance or illness absences at a daily rate.
Money is given from the state to purchase textbooks on a state-approved list.
Monthly report which breaks down the number of students in each grade level; used to determine staffing levels at schools.
Emergency Assembly Area
Form used to order equipment from District warehouse.
An order by the Board of Education disallowing the attendance of a pupil in the District’s regular program.
Activities other than instructional.
Incident Command Center
Individualized Educational Plan for students in need of special education assistance.
Instructional Materials Account; money used for instructional purposes (e.g., supplies, maps, equipment)
Program of assistance and guidance for students to help them adjust to junior high.
Any purchase under $50.00 is written up on the imprest fund form.
Individual With Exceptional Needs
L.A.P.D. car assigned to Juvenile detail.
Language And Speech
A student who has limited proficiency in English.
School’s calendar of events including all essential
MASTER PROGRAM
MATRICULATION
MEDICAL EXCLUSION
MIDDLE SCHOOL
NON-APPORTIONMENT
NORM TEACHERS
OFF NORM TEACHERS
ORIENTATION
OPPORTUNITY TRANSFER
P. A. R.
P.R.C.
P. R. P.
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL
P.S.A.T.
R.A.R.D.
R. S. P.
R.S.T.
dates for the year; generated by Assistant Principal’s office.
Course offerings, teachers and classrooms.
The movement from one grade to the next higher grade.
Exclusion from school because of an existing medical problem.
A concept of school configuration centered on the ideas of a core curriculum and inter-disciplinary teaching. Implemented in grade levels 6-8.
District does not receive funds from the state for absences due to non-illness or truancies.
Teaching positions given to a school which are related to the number of students enrolled.
A teacher position given to a school which is not related to the number of students enrolled.
Information given to new students.
Transfer given a student who is having some major difficulties in adjustment. It gives him/her an opportunity in another school and environment.
Pupil Accounting Report; transfer paper/discipline document.
Permit to re-enter class, given to student in Attendance Office after an absence.
Preparation for Redesignation Program, for bilingual students awaiting redesignation.
Students who have a G.P.A. higher than 3.49.
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test; examination to determine eligibility for entrance to college and for scholarships.
Risk Assessment used in Suicide Prevention Program.
Resource Specialist Program; students in need of special education assistance in math and /or language arts.
Resource Specialist Teacher
S.A.R.B.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
SCHOOL OF RESIDENCE
S.D.C.
S. I.
S.I.S.
S.O.F.T.A.
STATE TEXTBOOK FUNDS
STATISTICAL REPORT
STUDENT BODY FUNDS
SUPPLY REQUISITION
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION of TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION ROSTER
TRUANT
YOUTH SERVlCES PROGRAM
Student Attendance Review Board; reviews attendance cases before referral to District Attorney.
Federally funded program for needy students which provides free or reduced price meals.
A student’s neighborhood school.
Special Day Class; for students in need of special education assistance.
School Improvement program
Student Information System; grades attendance records, directory information
Social Organization for Fleming Teachers and Administrators
Money given from the state for textbooks for students in grades 1-8.
Monthly report which contains attendance data; number of absences and number of absences by apportionment/non-apportionment; number of
students entering/leaving and appropriate codes.
Money generated from student body to be spent on all students, but not for instructional use.
Form used to order supplies from the District warehouse.
An action disallowing the attendance of a pupil for prescribed period of time.
The denial of transportation privileges for a prescribed period of time.
List of all traveling students assigned to a school.
Absent from class/school without permission.
After school athletic program on the athletic field.
Suggested Responsibilities of Department Chairpersons
The department chairperson is an important member of the instructional team. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the department chairperson serves as head of a subject field department in a secondary school, provides educational leadership for the department, and coordinates the organization and implementation of the instructional programs and activities of the department. The following list of suggested responsibilities for department chairpersons represents an effort to identify, clarify, and specify the scope of the role of department chairpersons:
1. Provides instructional leadership for a subject field department including but not limited to the following:
a. Plans and organizes department meetings; initiates in-school workshops to improve instruction and develop teaching techniques.
b. Reviews and assesses department standards in relation to the total educational program.
c. Serves as chief resource person regarding current trends, developments, and publications in the subject field of the department.
d. Develops resources for the improvement of instruction.
e. Encourages creative instructional experimentation.
f. Assists in supervising the instructional work of the department as it relates to student achievement.
g. Promotes active teacher participation in subject field professional organizations.
h. Attends District, region, or division meetings called by specialists, directors of instruction, instruction advisors, and others.
i. Identifies and develops leadership potential within the department.
2. Coordinates the organization and implementation of the instructional program and activities of a department for a subject field including the following:
a. Integrates the subject field of the department with the total school program and with other subject fields and grade levels.
b. Develops and promotes extracurricular activities related to the subject field.
c. Assists in orientation and supervision of substitutes and new teachers.
d. Provides leadership in assisting teachers to work effectively with aides.
e. Reviews and recommends changes in curriculum or course of study.
f. Assists in the selection of textbooks and other written materials and in the preparation of requisitions for and allocations of textbooks, supplies, equipment, and other materials.
g. Participates in conferences and committees concerning curriculum revisions and textbook adoptions.
3. Contributes to the preparation of the master program by assisting in student programming procedures, in student placement in classes, and in assuring the optimum use of teachers’ competence and interests and the equitable distribution of workload.
4. Provides assistance to the principal in the selection of teachers for the department; visits classrooms and observes instruction performed by teachers of the department.
5. Provides assistance to teachers with problems in class control and management and problems with curriculum and course of study content; advises appropriate school administrator of teachers having problems.
6. Assists with the resolution of complaints and interprets the subject field program to students, teachers, and parents.
7. As directed, serves as a member of school or District committees, such as advisory, faculty, PTA, curriculum development, and textbook selection.
8. Assists in determination of building or facility needs of the department; requests appropriate alterations, improvement, and new construction.
9. Contributes information for or maintains records of department personnel, programs or materials; gathers and compiles information as requested by the principal
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
(information taken from BULLETIN NO. 47, Office of the Associate Superintendent,
Instruction.)
Supervision
Supervision is part of a positive educational environment. Effective supervision provides a controlled campus atmosphere that prevents incidents. It is the responsibility of all personnel. Even when teaching in the classroom, you should not be oblivious to actions taking place in the hall or on campus.
Hall supervision during passing periods discourages problem situations and tardiness, and allows teachers to
reinforce a clean, safe campus. All teachers are expected to stand outside their doors during passing periods to
monitor student behavior and intervene when necessary.
Vehicle Registration/Parking
All staff vehicles are to be registered in the main office. Forms listing make of auto and license number are to be filled out and left with the school secretary.
The staff parking lot is across Walnut Street. Cars should not be parked on the campus without permission. At no time should district maintenance and operations slots be used. The delivery drives must be totally clear for use at all times.
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Teachers should show their students that they are concerned about good attendance. As role models they can motivate students to be punctual and in attendance to achieve their school goals.
Active/Inactive Enrollment Status
I. Any student absent for ten or more consecutive days will become inactive if:
A. the reason for absence can not be verified and/or
B. the intent to return can not be verified.
II. The status of an inactive student will be changed to “checkout” unknown.
Ill. The Attendance Office will notify the student’s homeroom teacher in writing upon checking the student out.
IV. The teacher will mark, in the roll book and on the homeroom roster, an "L" on the first day of checkout.
Perfect Attendance
I. Individual students in each homeroom with perfect attendance will have their names published and displayed in homeroom each month.
Il. At the end of each year students with perfect attendance will receive a certificate and be recognized in an assembly.
III. Annually, every student with perfect attendance will receive a certificate for one, two or three years.
Change of Address
If a student moves or changes phone numbers, it must be reported to the Attendance Office.
Class Cut Policy
I. No student is to be readmitted to any homeroom without an official PRC or office readmit. II. Any
student without an official readmit form should be sent to the Attendance Office
immediately to clear an absence. The following should occur:
A. Confirmation of reason and dates of absence.
B. PRC completed accordingly.
C. If truant, student and PRC will be sent to a counselor for parental contact and/or assignment of detention.
D. Continued class cuts will be referred to the appropriate administrator for further action.
Excuse to Leave School Early
1. Students must be picked up by a parent/guardian in the Attendance Office.
A. The Attendance Office will place the student’s name, date and destination on the early out roster. A blue permit to leave school will be filled out. The Attendance Office will summon the student in order that he/she be dismissed from class at the proper time.
B. The student will show the appropriate teacher the summons and should be sent to the Attendance Office at the time shown.
C. The student will sign out in the Attendance Office.
D. Upon return to school, the student must come to the Attendance Office with the permit to leave school signed by the parent in order to pick up the readmit slip. The PRC should be shown to the classroom teachers whose classes were missed in order to be readmitted.
Readmittance to Class After an Absence
I. It is the duty of each pupil returning to school after an absence (whether full day or partial day) to report directly to the Attendance Office for clearance. Students must bring a note, written, dated and signed by a parent or guardian, indicating the date(s) of absence and the reason for absence.
A. Students will obtain a blue Permit to Re-enter Class (PRC) from the Attendance Office on presentation of a note from the parent or guardian.
B. If a student has been absent from class, do not re-admit pupil without one of the following: I - Blue PRC issued by Attendance Office.
2. Blue Office Excuse, dated and signed by office personnel.
3. Yellow Office Summons, dated and signed by office personnel.
4. Prior notification of absence due to school activity.
C. Special Instructions for Homeroom Teachers.
Homeroom teachers should send students with uncleared absences which showing on ISIS to the Attendance Office to clear their absences or call home. This applies to all absences, full day or period absences.
Il. In-School Absence
A. Teachers are to be notified in advance of absence due to student participation in a school activity or field trip by the sponsor of the activity.
1. Sponsors should obtain “Activity Excuse" forms from the Attendance Office. Sponsor should obtain the signature approval of the assistant principal in charge of the activity.
a. Student’s name, activity and date should be completed.
b. Classroom periods which will be missed should be indicated by circling
necessary periods or by crossing off unnecessary period.
c. Sponsor should sign or stamp the completed form.
d. Students will circulate form to get teacher approval at least 24 hours before contemplated absence.
e. Sponsors give the Attendance Office an updated list 48 hours in advance. The Attendance Office inputs FT prior to the day of the event or on the day of the event. Sponsors must turn in an absence list for any absent students on the day of the event. If
students on a field trip return one hour prior to the end of school, the teacher should not adjust attendance.
f. Classroom teachers should place an “A” as the attendance mark in the appropriate date column for each student presenting advance notice of absence. Reason FT in the appropriate box.
g. Sponsors collect signed forms and submit the alphabetized set to the Attendance Office after verifying attendance.
B. Other in-school absences include those resulting from a suspension from a class or a student being detained in one of the offices.
1. As with any absence, teachers should require proper clearance from a student before readmittances
2. All in-school absences should be indicated by "A" in the roll book.
3. No teacher should detain a student who belongs in another teacher’s class unless it is part of a prearranged activity.
Tardy Program
I. Regular attendance and punctuality to class are an important part of creating the proper classroom learning environment. It is the intent of this policy to see that students are in class ready to receive instruction when the bell rings. Therefore, the following policy is an important part of the Fleming Attendance Program.
The classroom teacher is encouraged to follow up with any consequences they may wish to add for being tardy to their class.
ll. Classroom tardies:
1st tardy - Warning - Student’s name entered in computer and student is sent to class.
2nd tardy - Same as above.
3 - 5 tardies - Warning – Student subject to nutrition detention, lunch detention, parent notification (phone or written), paper pick-up.
6 or more tardies – Student is ineligible to participate in school activities, parent contacted via phone and written communication, parent conference, individual plan created.
III. Period by Period Tardies
Teachers report all tardies by documenting them in ISIS. 1. All gates will be locked as soon as the bell rings at 8:00 a.m. except for the Main Entrance. 2. Students arriving late (after the 8:00 a.m. bell) will come in the Main Entrance and proceed to the
Attendance Office, where they will be cleared for arriving late. Students will sign in and report directly to class (prior to 8:15 am, or receive a Permit to Re-enter Class after 8:15 am).
3. Administrator will log tardy students for the first 15 minutes in front of the school and send to class without a readmit. After entering tardies off log in roster, all students will sign in with Attendance Office and receive a readmit slip. The attendance will be entered as soon as possible from the log book. At that time, Attendance Office staff will verify if there are other absences, issue note cards for student to clear.
4. Teachers should mark the time and reason code for all tardy students. 1=Excused. 2=Unexcused. Students 30 minutes or more tardy are truant, and should be sent to the Attendance Office and then the Dean/Referral Room.
5. All students coming late to school, with or without a note, will be marked down for Unexcused tardy in the computer, and in the teacher’s rollbook (#2 in the reason box).
6. In order for the tardy to be considered an Excused tardy, the parent must accompany the student to the Attendance Office and excuse their tardy with a valid explanation (circumstances).
7. Students who are tardy should receive disciplinary action, provided by the teacher. 8. Students who miss part of Period 1 will have to clear through the Attendance Office since the student has
been marked absent and a PRC generated. 9. Names of students with habitual tardies should be sent to the grade level counselor and the Attendance
Office.
COUNSELING OFFICE
Computer Report Cards
Five and fifteen week marks are progress reports. Academic marks are given for students with "D" or "Fail" marks only. Students who are passing are marked with a slash (/).
Ten and twenty week marks are report cards. Academic marks are given to all students except homeroom.
Tardies are marked for each period.
Only two comments per student may be used. If more than two, the computer will
not print any. All students receiving a grade of “D” or “FAIL” must have comments bubbled in.
A current list of Report Card Comments is available in the Counseling Office. Counselors
A student may request to see his/her counselor for the following reasons:
1. For assistance in planning a schedule of classes.
2. To work out educational and personal problems.
3. To learn to make good use of class time.
4. For career guidance.
A student may ask to see his/her counselor by going to the counseling office and filling out a "Request to See My Counselor" form and stating the reason for the request. The counselor will summon the student as soon as possible to discuss the request.
Cumulative Records
There is a cumulative record on file in the Counseling Office for each student enrolled in school. One of the purposes of these records is to supply you with information which will help you to better understand the students with whom you will be working. These are official documents, and therefore it is extremely important to follow the regulations applying to their use:
1. These records are intended for professional use only. Their contents should not be discussed in the presence of other students or with any adult other than school personnel.
2. The counselors will be happy to help at any time in the interpretation of data or other matters which may need clarification.
3. Records must be used in the Counseling Office only.
4. Records are alphabetically filed by grades. It is absolutely essential that the records be filed in the proper grade level. All papers and cards which are in the cumulative folder and envelopes should be kept together and replaced intact.
If a parent chooses to exercise the right to review the contents of the cumulative record, it must be in the presence of an administrator or grade counselor
Middle School Curriculum
The basic content and structure of the curriculum is prescribed by the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education, in accordance with the provisions found in the Education Code of the State of California.
The following chart is a graphic presentation of the basic curriculum of the middle school.
GRADE 6 GRADE 7 GRADE 8
ENGLISH 6AB ENGLISH 7AB ENGLISH 8AB
WHG ANCIENT CIVILIZATION
6AB
WHG MED/MOD
U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY AB
MATHEMATICS 6AB MATHEMATICS 7AB ALGEBRA 1AB
SCIENCE 6AB HEALTH 6AB
SCIENCE 7 (ONE SEMESTER)
HEALTH JH (ONE SEMESTER)
SCIENCE 8AB
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
PE (YEAR)
PE (YEAR)
PE (YEAR)
Educational Assessment for Special Education
Educational Assessment means procedures used to determine whether a student is an Individual With Exceptional Needs (IWEN) and the nature and extent of the special education and related services needed.
Referral - A teacher, staff member, or parent may refer a student for review by the C.O.S.T. team, which will review academic, health, and behavioral information. The C.O.S.T. Team, when appropriate, may refer the student to the
S.S.T. or for Special Education Assessment. Referrals for Special Education assessment will be handled by the Special Education dept. and the psychologist.
Data Gathering - The C.O.S.T. team will ask for data when teachers refer students:
1. Reason for request (be specific)
2. Academic performance
3. Program modifications
4. Record of parent contacts
Local Review – Upon review of the referral and data, the team may recommend:
1. Further modifications of program
2. Test for Special Education placement
3. Refer to another service within Fleming or the district
4. Does not qualify for special help
Types of Special Education Programs at Fleming
1. Special Day Classes (SDC) - Students take core classes with a special education teacher. Physical education and elective classes are taken in the regular program.
2. Resource Specialist Program (RSP) - Students are in general education classes with the support of the Resource Teacher and/or aide. Many RSP students will qualify for the Learning Center.
3. Mental Retardation, Mild or Severe (MRM or MRS) - Students who are served in self-contained classroom.
3. Adaptive Physical Education (APE) - students who are unable to participate in the regular physical education program due to health or physical problems receive a modified program.
4. Language And Speech (LAS) - Students needing help with speech problems receive special assistance each week.
Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities
In the Spring of 1983, the Los Angeles Unified school District instituted a policy regarding eligibility for extracurricular activities.
This policy states that:
A. Students must maintain a “C” average and no more than one "Fail" as a condition of participation in any contest. These contests include, but are not limited to, speech contests, drama contests, festivals, spelling bees, band and drill team competitions, as well as sporting events.
B. Students must maintain a “C" average and no more than one “Fail" in subjects as a condition of participation in contests requiring the submission of an original work. Such contests include, but are not limited to, art and poster contests, art shows, and science fairs.
A “C" average is defined as a "grade point average" of 2.0 or better on a scale where an "A" = 4 points, "B” = 3 points, "C" = 2 points, "D” = 1 point. A mark of "F" is worth 0 points.
An ineligible student may continue as part of the class and earn a mark and credits even though he/she may not participate in out-of-classroom activities, performances, or competitions.
Students not maintaining a "C” average at the end of the ten-week period or at the end of the semester will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities until the following ten-week period. Eighth grade students and parents will be notified of “Non-Culmination" status by letter every five weeks, after the progress reports have been issued. As a reminder and warning, participation in school and eighth grade events may be denied to students in non-grad status. Students may also be placed in non-culmination status based on negative behavior and/debts owed to the school. Special Report to Parents
Reporting to parents of commendatory or unsatisfactory achievement at times other than regular report card or progress report periods is done by the use of "Special Report to Parents" forms which may be obtained in the Counseling Office.
Complimentary Reports - The parent and student should be notified of noticeable improvement or unusually good work.
Unsatisfactory Reports - The parent
should be informed of the possibility of
failure in time to enlist home cooperation
in planning with the school to assist the
student to complete the course
successfully.
CULMINATION POLICIES
I. SOURCE OF POLICIES
Awarding of the eighth grade certificate and promotion to high school are based on policies of
the Los Angeles Unified School District. Participation in the culmination ceremony at Fleming is determined by policies established at the school. Eighth graders in the 2009-2010 school year are the last under the current policy. Starting in the 2010-2011 school year students who began middle school under the new policy will become 8th graders.
II. CERTIFICATE REOUIREMENTS
District requirements for a certificate from middle school are that the student has passed at least ten of the twelve courses in the last two (eighth grade) semesters with a grade of "D” or better.
Ill. CULMINATION CEREMONY
Eighth graders participate in a culmination ceremony if they meet the requirements for the certificate as well as citizenship requirements established at Fleming. To participate in culmination, eighth graders must pass at least ten courses and have no more than six U’s (in work habits and cooperation combined) in the combined final Fall and Spring report cards. Eligibility for culmination will be determined by a staff committee.
TEACHER and CLASSROOM INFORMATION
Absence
Teachers who find it necessary to be absent due to illness or personal reasons will follow
this procedure.
Personal reasons for absence must be approved by the principal in advance.
1. Call the subfinder number, 1-877-528-7378, on the day before the absence and no later than 6:30 a.m. on the day of the absence.
2. Call Fleming, 310-257-4500, and notify the secretary of your absence. Please call between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.
During your absence, personal courtesy and professional standards dictate that you provide your colleagues with the following:
Class record book or an up-to-date roster
Seating charts
Lesson plans
Emergency lesson plans
Make sure that the location of these items is listed in your substitute folder.
When ready to return, notify the secretary before 2:00 p.m. on the working day before you return. On a shortened day, call one hour before the dismissal time. If you do not let us know your are returning, we will retain the substitute. If the teacher and substitute both arrive, the substitute will be paid - not the teacher.
Classroom Coverage
Substitute class assignments will be made by the school secretary with the approval of the principal. Non-paid assignments will be rotated equally among the teachers available during that class period. A teacher who cannot accept a particular class assignment must notify the school secretary immediately by returning the assignment slip and stating the reason for nonacceptance.
A teacher needing a substitute teacher for less than a full day should notify the school secretary at least one day prior to the activity which will take him/her from the class. Teachers who know they will be absent for one or more full days should also notify the school secretary a day or more in advance.
Teachers should be sure to leave the guest teacher a lesson plan, roll book or roll sheets, and seating charts.
Curriculum Letters
Course content letters are a source of communication between the teacher and his/her students and their parents. Their purpose is to clarify the content of the course for all concerned parties. They provide a general description of skills to be covered, textbooks used, grading policies, homework schedules, special projects, etc. The letter should include specific information on supplies needed, classroom policies and procedures, attendance requirements, and detail on the grading policy. The course content letter provides a written reference for conferences on student progress. Copies of aII letters are kept on file in the main office.
Detaining Students
Each student belongs in the room of the teacher to whom he has been assigned. Do not take a student from another teacher’s class or keep a student from another teacher’s class unless you have the prior approval of the teacher.
Summonses
Summonses may only be made by the offices. Teachers are not permitted to summon students.
D i s c i p I i n e
Paper pick-up may be assigned to students for nutrition and/or lunch. Give the student a note and tell him/her to report to an administrator in the eating area at least five minutes before the end of the break. The student is to return the note to you with a verifying signature.
Anyone wishing to hold his/her own detention is free to do so. Parents must be notified at least 24 hours before a student is required to stay after school.
Flag Salute
I. On Mondays, the daily routine at this school begins with the music "The Star Spangled Banner," our national anthem. On all other days, we begin the daily routine with the bugle playing “Call to Colors."
II. All persons are expected to demonstrate respect for the United States and its symbol in the following ways:
A. In the classroom 1. Turn in the direction of the main flagpole. Stand motionless and quiet. 2. When the music ends and the teacher or representative directs, recite the Pledge of Allegiance. B. On the campus, but not in an enclosed space
1. Stop and face the flag.
2. When the music ends, continue on your way.
3. The circumstances under which the morning ceremony can be interrupted with impunity are very rare. All persons are requested to observe appropriate behavior during this ceremony.
III. There is only one choice for a student who has an objection to the morning flag ceremony: remain in the classroom and stand quietly in a display of respect for the other members of the class until the pledge has been completed.
IV. On Fridays, at the close of school, the students are dismissed to the playing of “America”.
Vest Hall Pass In order to reduce the amount of students walking in the halls and potentially causing disruptions, we ask our faculty to limit the use of vest hall passes and adhere to the following:
1. Hall passes should be limited for necessary activities. Remind students to use the restroom before school, passing periods, lunch and nutrition.
2. Do not issue written passes. Students with written passes will be sent back to class.
Homework
I. Introduction
Homework, which is a necessary part of each student’s educational program, is purposeful when it provides the student with time to complete or expand upon assignments begun in class; develops good work habits and a sense of responsibility for completing tasks on time; and provides opportunities for the student to engage in creative projects, self-directed activities, and research in the area of his or her developing interests. Furthermore, purposeful homework that is related to classwork and the objectives of the course, emphasizes quality rather than quantity, is consistent with the grade level and maturity of the student, and should be reflected in the subject mark.
II. Assignment of Homework
A. Daily homework assignments are important resources for teachers in helping students learn.
B. Homework assignments should be reasonable in content, length, and resources required. Books and other materials required for assignments should be provided or easily obtainable.
C. Homework for all students should be purposeful and clear and should be based on the needs of the class. It should be modified for students with special needs. It should never be assigned as a punishment.
D. Homework may be scheduled over an extended period of time that may include weekends and vacations. If homework is assigned over an extended period, regular checks on progress should be made by the teacher.
E. Homework should be directly related to the content and objectives being taught. Students should not be given homework assignments they have not been taught how to do. Homework should be assigned to reinforce and enrich student knowledge or extend abilities. The assignment should always be stated in terms of the skill or concept being reinforced rather than in terms of the chapter, unit, or page number in a given text.
F. Homework assignments and due dates should be thoroughly explained by the teacher in advance and thoroughly understood by the student and parents. The written description of the goals and subject content provided to parents at the beginning of the course should include homework requirements and criteria.
G. When appropriately assigned and explained by the teacher, homework becomes the responsibility of the student to understand, complete, and return by the expected due date.
H. Completed homework assignments should be acknowledged and recorded by teachers in a timely manner and reviewed with students.
I. Parents should be notified when students do not complete homework assignments or show signs of significant decline in effort or achievement.
J. Contrary to the time allocations listed below, the amount of homework in a college preparatory class should be the same for all students, no matter what their grade level. In other words, an eighth-grader taking Algebra IA in a middle school should have just as much homework as a twelfth-grader in the same class in senior high school.
Ill. Time Allocations
A. Secondary school
Homework should be assigned in each academic class. In nonacademic classes, homework
may be assigned when appropriate. Middle schools have the option of requiring an increased amount of homework in two academic subjects on specific nights of the week and a specific amount of time in other subject areas on the remaining nights. For example, a school may wish to concentrate on English and mathematics on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by increasing the amount of homework to thirty minutes in each of these subjects and not requiring homework in other subjects on these nights.
Homework Request by Counseling Office
It becomes necessary periodically to ask teachers to submit homework assignments for students who are ill or injured and cannot attend school for a short period of time. A written request for homework will be sent to the teacher 24 hours in advance whenever possible. This is a courtesy to the parent, and we appreciate your assistance with this activity.
Keys
Keys are checked out to individual teachers based on their teaching stations and other responsibilities. Each staff member will return keys to Mr. Jacobson when clearing from school on the last day of the term.
Special purpose keys may be borrowed with permission from an administrator.
Teachers should keep their keys in their possession at all times and treat them as if they were their own house keys! Loss of keys creates a serious security problem and should be reported to the administrator responsible for campus security and the school secretary immediately.
Leaving Grounds
No teacher may leave the school premises during the school day except for the 30 minute lunch period or for school business during a conference period. Teachers leaving the grounds should clear first with an administrator and sign the sign-out sheet in the Main Office giving the time of leaving and the destination. Teachers must then sign-in upon return to school.
Lesson Plans
Teachers are mandated to show written evidence of lesson planning. The format is an individual preference but the minimum requirement at Fleming is use of a planning book.
Library
1. Library Hours
A. For independent student use, the library is open:
I . During nutrition
a. Students must enter the library before the hall is cleared.
b. They must remain in the library until the bell rings.
2. During lunch
a. Students must obtain a pass from the librarian to enter the hall during lunch.
b. They must remain until the bell rings.
3. After school
a. Students do not need a pass.
b. The library is usually open until about 4:15 p.m.
B. For class use, the library is open to classes each period on a sign-up basis.
1. Sixth grade English classes receive a library orientation at the beginning of
the year.
II. In order to enter the building before school and during lunch, a pupil must see the librarian for a pass on the day the student plans to use the library. Passes will not be issued during lunch.
Ill. How to check out a book - student procedure
A. Take the card from the envelope in the front of the book.
B. Print your name, homeroom teacher’s name, homeroom number and grade neatly on the card. C. Present the book with the card to the person at the check-out desk near the library door. D. Two books may be checked out at a time. E. Books may be checked out for a period of two weeks and renewals are possible.
F. Books should be returned in the book drop that is outside the library entrance.
G. There is a fine charged for each day a book is overdue.
H. Students who are absent when their books are due should return the books on the day
they return, and they should show the librarian their re-admit slip when they do so.
Make up work
It is the teacher’s obligation to provide opportunities for students who are legally absent to make up work. It is a good idea to set guidelines for its completion and to make sure the student understands when the make-up work must be completed and submitted.
Parent Conferences
Parents wishing to meet with a teacher may leave a phone number for the individual teacher with the school secretary or the parent may make an appointment by calling the counseling office. A request for a parent conference will be sent to the teacher or placed in the teacher’s mailbox, if time permits. It is the responsibility of the teacher to let the parent know if he/she is unable to keep the appointment.
If parents desire to visit a class, the teacher must be notified in advance.
Parties
No class parties are allowed. No food or drink is allowed in the buildings. Teachers wishing to schedule reward activities may inquire with the Assistant Principal regarding the use of Thorpe Hall or Privilege Park (the patio behind the Faculty Cafeteria).
Reporting Violence
Any employee who is attacked, assaulted, threatened, or menaced by any student shall report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement authority. Any act of violence or threat to school personnel should be immediately reported to an administrator so that necessary assistance, investigation, reporting, and contact with the law enforcement agency may be carried out. Roll Book
Attendance Recording
The teacher’s roll book is the primary document for recording attendance in each class and
homeroom.
I. Each teacher is responsible for marking attendance accurately every time a class meets. Roll should be taken during the first 10 minutes of each class in the ISIS attendance program. Should there be a problem with the ISIS attendance program, roll must be taken on a hard copy roster for each class so it may be input at a later time. This responsibility may not be delegated to a student.
II. All changes in the roll book must be understandable; therefore, no erasures or white-out shall be used. NOTE: Errors may be corrected in a manner which, in the judgment of the teacher, do not make the original entries unreadable. Use a circle or line to correct errors.
Ill. For the first week of school, attendance entries in the temporary roll rosters must be in black or blue ink only and consistent with attendance symbols described below. Teachers must also follow the above attendance policy by entering each period of attendance in the ISIS attendance program.
A. Attendance symbols for the first day of the semester.
1. Student is absent, place a "/" (slash) in appropriate date column.
2. Student is present, place "E" in appropriate date column.
3. Student arrives late, place "E" over "/".
B. Attendance symbols for second and succeeding days during the first week of school:
1. If a student’s attendance for the previous day was marked by "/”, the symbols will be the same as above.
2. If a student was previously enrolled, as indicated by “E”, and:
a. student is absent, place "--” in date column.
b. student is present, no mark should be placed in date column.
c. student is tardy, place "T" (unexcused) or “T." (excused) in date column.
C. Symbols for re-admittance to class after an absence:
-- = pupil absent
+1 = reason #1 (illness)
+2 = reason #2 (unexcused)
+3 = reason #3 (truant)
+4 = reason #4 (suspension)
+5 = reason #5 (principal approval – applies to court and religious holidays) A = absence caused by school activity or detention in an office
T = tardy unexcused
When a student returns from an absence, they must clear their absence with a note from parent or doctor in the Attendance Office. They will then be given a re-admit form showing the reason for the absence. The re-admit form is a “receipt” for their cleared absence and student must keep it available to show all teachers that their absence is cleared.
Some absences are cleared by phone calls and will only be shown on ISIS. Teachers may look on ISIS to see if absences are cleared and also check the reason.
IV. Student Checking Out of School
A. Check out process
1. Student must clear all textbooks, library books, and debts with the Student Store.
2. A Clearance Form will be taken around to all teachers for signature and check-out grades (A.R. books to be cleared with Homeroom teacher). The Clearance Form must also be signed off by all offices, textbook room, library, PE office, Student Store, health office and counseling office.
3. Once the Clearance Form is complete, the Attendance Office will generate the “PAR” (check-out papers) for the student to take to the new school.
4. If a student is at school on the day of the check out, the student will return to class to finish his/her last day after the check out process is complete. If the student is absent on the day of check out, an office monitor will take around the Clearance Form.
V. Roll books are checked twice during the semester by the administrative staff to verify consistency with district policy. Spot checks of roll books and Homeroom Rosters are made monthly for consistency with computer records.
Grade Marking
Explanation of marks:
SUBJECTS WORK HABITS/COOPERATION
A Produces markedly superior work E Excellent
B Produces superior work S Satisfactory
C Demonstrates satisfactory work U Unsatisfactory
D Needs to improve progress in work
Fail Demonstrates little or no progress in work.
Incomplete (Inc.) is given when a pupil has been absent during the latter part of the quarter or semester for which a report card is issued. Incomplete is given only if the pupil was passing when present. When it is necessary to report that work is incomplete, the nature of the work to remove the Incomplete must be fully stated in a Letter to Parents Regarding Incomplete Work (Form No. 34-h-20). Incomplete must be made up by a specific date prior to the next regular mark recording period.
No Mark (NM) should only be used if a pupil has been entered(E) in a class for fifteen(15) days or fewer.
All marks are subject to Education Code, (EC 49066-a) and to board policies.
Marking Practices:
1. Any pupil entered in a class must be given a letter grade, an Incomplete (Inc.) or a No Mark (NM). No plus or minus signs are to be recorded.
2. When a pupil enrolls late, the subject achievement mark (if any) earned in a corresponding previous class should recorded and given proportionate consideration in the final mark.
3. When a pupil withdraws from school, a dated report card or a clearance must be circulated.
4. The final mark in an overall rating of the work for the entire duration of an authorized course.
5. A minimum of one achievement mark for each five hours of instruction is to be recorded in the Roll book for each pupil.
6. Policies for recording absences and tardies on report cards are at the discretion of the principal.
Supplies and Equipment
Department supplies are ordered by department heads. Teachers should consult with department chairpersons regarding special requests for ordering supplies for classroom instruction.
Teachers must consult with the department chairperson and school secretary before spending money on instructional materials for which they may or may not be reimbursed.
Other materials are requested from the administrator in charge of the budget.
All school equipment is either the property of the Board of Education or of the student body and may not be removed from the campus for personal use. Upon the approval of the principal, certain equipment may be used off campus at school functions.
Teachers’ hours of work
Teachers shall be on their assigned duty station at least six (6) minutes before the first daily class or other assignment begins and shall remain at their assigned duty station at least six (6) minutes after the last class or other scheduled period of work ends.
All teachers shall, upon each daily arrival and departure, enter their initials on the sign-in card in the Main Office that is provided by the District.
Telephones
School phones are to be used basically for school business. There are phone extensions at a few locations on campus for this purpose.
While there will be occasions when personal calls will be necessary, please keep their frequency and length to a minimum.
The District pays the phone bills and individuals cannot reimburse the district for personal calls that carry charges. You can, of course, use your personal resources, such as your cell phone, call collect or use your telephone credit card. Please observe the school cell phone policy; teachers should not use their cell phones while on duty with students.
Textbook Procedures
I. Issuance of Textbooks
A. Teachers are authorized to issue textbooks to students. Before issuing textbooks,
each teacher should stamp or sign his/her name on the label and write the date of issue, i.e., September, ‘09. Students must fill out both a blue and white student Textbook Receipt for each book issued. Teachers should verify the information on each card. It is vital that the teacher makes sure that both cards have the complete book number on them. This information is needed if the student loses a book and has to pay for it. Textbooks that students take home are assigned to the student. Class sets are assigned to the teacher.
B. The blue cards are to be kept by the teacher, but white cards need to be put in alphabetical sets by period and sent to the textbook room as soon as possible. The teacher will return the blue card to the student when he or she turns in their textbook. Student should keep the blue card as a receipt until they leave the school.
C. Students must sign the book labels when they receive their textbooks and are responsible for all books issued to them.
D. If there is any damage to the book being issued, have the student write the information about the damage on the back of the blue card before giving the card to the teacher.
E. Students are to keep textbooks covered at all times. Inspect books to ensure books are protected.
II. Lost Textbooks
A. Lost textbooks are paid for in the textbook room. The textbook clerk needs the Blue Student Textbook Receipt card when a student pays for a lost book.
B. Any payment made will be refunded if the book is later found. The student should make every attempt to find his/her book before paying for a replacement. The student should check with the textbook clerk and at home.
Ill. Damages
A. If a student damages a book, he must pay the cost of replacement.
IV. Returning Textbooks
A. On a designated day, set up by the textbook supervisor, the teacher will inspect students’ textbooks.
B. Please check the number and condition of the textbook against the blue student receipt card. If the student fails to bring the book, or indicates that it is lost, the student will be charged with the book debt. Do not return the blue card to the student unless he turns in the book. C. The textbook clerk will come to the classroom to scan the returned books, or you may be asked to bring your class, and their books, to the Textbook Room to have them scanned in.
D. If the student brings money to pay for the book, send him/her to the textbook room. The student will receive a receipt upon payment.
Video Tapes
I. Guidelines
A. Video tapes or films shown at a school must be relevant to the curriculum being
studied and appropriate for the age and maturity of students being taught.
B. Video tapes or films shown at a school must meet the established District and State criteria for the evaluation of instructional materials, especially with respect to racial and gender stereotyping and the depiction of violence, even in animation.
C. Video tapes or films must be consistent with accepted standards of professional
responsibility, rather than of programs reflecting advocacy, personal opinion, bias, or partisanship.
D. Video tapes or films which have not been MPAA rated and are not owned, broadcast or recommended by the District must be thoroughly reviewed by the instructor prior to their use, and are not to be shown without prior approval by the administrator.
E. MPAA X-rated video tapes or films or any unrated material which might fall into this category shall not be shown or used in any elementary or secondary school classroom or as a part of any District activity involving elementary or secondary school students.
F. MPAA R-rated video tapes or films for any unrated material which might fall into this category may be used in secondary schools only with principal and parental approval prior to the scheduled viewing date and must comply with the school’s policy on the evaluation and selection of instructional materials. It is unlikely that an R-rated film would be appropriate enough to gain principal approval at the middle school level.
G. MPAA PG-13-rated video tapes or films or any unrated material which might fall into this category may be used in secondary schools with the prior approval of the principal and must comply with the school’s policy on the evaluation and selection of instructional materials, In middle schools, parental approval prior to the scheduled viewing date is also required.
H. MPAA G-rated video tapes or films or any unrated material which might fall into this category may be used in elementary school with the prior approval of the principal and parents and must comply with the school’s policy on the evaluation and selection of instructional materials.
Taken from Bulletin No. 91 - Office of the Associate Superintendent, Instruction
Visitors Visitors must sign in at the front desk and then receive a Visitor Pass before walking around campus. Teachers should not permit any unauthorized person to see a student or to remove him/her from class. There is a defined Visitor Policy which includes a 20-minute time limit for class observations. Visitors are not to talk with teachers during an observation, but are asked to make an appointment to discuss the observation.
STUDENT INFORMATION Assembly Behavior
I. Assemblies and programs in the auditorium are privileges. They are planned to entertain and/or to inform students. They are possible only with the support of the audience, as expressed by good behavior.
II. Assemblies often take place on a special bell schedule. Students are accompanied to the auditorium by their teachers, who actively supervise them. When there are three grade-level assemblies, seating is first come, first served. When there are two assemblies (such as for the Winter and Spring Shows), a seating chart with assigned seats will be provided.
Ill. Student conduct en route to and during the assembly includes the following expected behaviors.
A. Students are to proceed to the auditorium in a quiet and orderly manner - whether accompanied by their teacher or not.
B. Students are to take their seats promptly and quietly in the assigned area and to remain seated until dismissed. The bell is not a signal for dismissal in the auditorium.
C. Students are to come to attention immediately when the presiding person calls the assembly to order.
D. Courtesy to speakers and performers is mandatory. Applause at appropriate times is expected. Whistling, stamping of feet, shouting, talking, and reclining positions are not appropriate.
E. At the end of the program, wait for dismissal by the presiding officer. You will be dismissed by sections and are to leave through the doors indicated. Students are expected to put up their seats.
F. In the event of an emergency, fire drill, or other unexpected event, students are to remain quiet and wait for instructions from the presiding officer.
Bicycles
A fenced bicycle compound is located on the north side of the campus (254th street). It is kept locked during the school day. Students must also provide their own locks to further secure their bikes. LAUSD is not responsible for personal property. Students must wear a helmet and observe bike traffic rules and laws. Other wheeled conveyances are not allowed (such as skateboards, scooters, wheelie shoes, etc.).
Cafeteria
I. Nutrition and Lunch Periods
A. Students must know where to go and what to do in order to get their meals as quickly as possible in order to have time to eat.
B. Cutting in line is not tolerated. People who cut are sent to the back of the line and may be given paper pick-up.
II. General Food Service
A. Students may purchase food before school, during nutrition, and during lunch. 1. Complete meals with set menus are available.
2. A la carte items are available.
B. Payment
1. Correct change must be used for outside window purchases. Change may be obtained at the student store.
2. Correct change is not needed for inside cafeteria purchases.
3. Federal meal cards may be used to buy complete meals (breakfast or lunch).
Ill. Nutrition and Lunch Procedures
A. Before school
1. Outside windows (snack lines) are closed.
2. Inside the cafeteria
a. A la carte menu: rolls, coffee cake, burritos, yogurt, cookies, beverages
b. Complete meal (changes daily) may be purchased with money or a federal
meal card
B. Nutrition
1. Outside windows (snack lines) are open and complete meals are available at windows 2 through 8
2. Inside the cafeteria a la carte items: donuts, cookies, coffee cake, fresh fruit
C. Lunch
1. Outside windows (snack lines)
b. A set complete meal is available at windows 6 and 8 (menu changes daily). This meal may be purchased with a federal meal ticket or cash.
2. Inside cafeteria
a. A la carte items: pudding, jello, cake, brownies, salads
b. Complete meal
IV. Federal Lunch Program
A. A program designed to provide adequate nutrition to students who need financial assistance based on family size and income.
1. Free meals to students who cannot pay.
2. Reduced prices to students who can pay part of the cost.
B. Applications
1. Each student receives one the first day of school.
2. Completed applications are returned to
a. Homeroom teacher b. The clerk whose lunch ticket window is located between the door to the teacher’s cafeteria and the door to the students’ cafeteria
3. Qualified students will be notified in homeroom.
C. Reduced meal cards
1. Meal I.D. Cards will be issued in homeroom.
CLUBS Several clubs and after-school options are available for student participation, such as Drill Team and Robotics, which are under the umbrella of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club. Youth Services runs after-school sports competitions. Students and staff are both eligible for the Run for Fun club. Leadership class and the Falcon Service Club are excellent ways for students to get involved and serve the school.
FLEMING MIDDLE SCHOOL
FALCON PLEDGE
1. I RESPECT MYSELF AND OTHERS.
2. THIS IS MY SCHOOL; I KEEP IT SAFE AND CLEAN.
3. I RESPECT MY OWN AND OTHERS’ PROPERTY.
4. I AM PREPARED, PUNCTUAL, AND RESPONSIBLE FOR MY ACTIONS.
5. I LISTEN TO AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
6. I DO MY BEST TO BE MY BEST.
ASSEMBLY EXPECTATIONS
Walk to the Auditorium Quietly. Come to Attention when
Announced. Show Polite Appreciation
(applause). Follow Directions of Adults.
Put Up Seats Before Exiting.
All School Rules Apply.
BREAK TIME EXPECTATIONS
Food/Drink in Lunch Area only No Running in Lunch Area
Soccer/Football on North Field only.
Players only on North Field. Sit on Bleachers
Stay out of Handball Courts
Stay away from Classrooms
Pull up Bars for Pull ups only
No Tackle Football or Pile ups
NO Touching, Pushing, Tagging,
Fighting, Kissing
CAFETERIA EXPECTATIONS Outside Line • Take Your Turn. • Hands to Yourself. • Speak Quietly.
Inside Cafeteria • Have Lunch Card/Money Ready. • Pay for Everything You Take. • Hands to Yourself. • Take Your Turn. • Follow Adult Directions/Respect • Employees/Appropriate Language.
Covered Eating Area • Remain Seated. • Bus Your Table/Throw Away Trash. • Speak Quietly.
DANCE EXPECTATIONS
Show School ID to Purchase Ticket.
Each Person Purchases/Uses
Own Ticket. Show School ID & Ticket to Enter
Dance. DANCE WITHOUT BODY
CONTACT. Dance moves need to be age-
appropriate. School Rules and Dress Code
Apply.
HALLWAY EXPECTATIONS
Walk to the right. Consume food and drink
outside. Use your “indoor” voice. Keep hands to yourself.
Locker Room Rules
1. Do not make unnecessary noises. 2. Never run. 3. Never push or shove. 4. Do not “snap” clothing or towels. 5. Never throw anything. 6. Do not bring glass containers or
aerosol spray cans. 7. Do not bring valuables such as
large sums of money or electronic devices.
8. Bring only items that will fit in your locker.
9. Do not bring food or drinks into the locker room.
10. Be very protective of your locker combination.
STUDENT STORE EXPECTATIONS
Show Your Own ID.
Purchase for Yourself – 3 items
only.
Respect Employees/Follow Directions.
Use Appropriate Language.
Take Your Turn. Line Up.
Dress Code
1. Students attending school must be neat and clean. Ragged, soiled, or ill-fitting attire, including pants which are worn excessively below the waist, are unacceptable for school wear.
2. Safe shoes which protect and cover the entire foot are required at all times.
3. No article of clothing or accessory may be worn which indicates membership in a gang. This includes, but is not limited to, earrings, bandannas, gloves, and street gang names on jewelry or clothing. Excessive amounts of gold jewelry are not appropriate for school wear.
4. Hats, curlers, hair nets, headbands, bandanas and sunglasses are not allowed at school unless medically required.
5. No article of clothing may be worn which displays, depicts or advertises any controlled substance including alcohol and tobacco.
6. Clothing may not depict vulgar or suggestive language or pictures. Parents should carefully review any sweatshirts or T-shirts before allowing students to wear them to school. In addition, any article of clothing that depicts an illegal act is not permitted.
7. Shirts and blouses must cover the mid-section of the body. No halter type, spaghetti strap, backless or revealing blouses or off the shoulder tops may be worn. Sleeveless undershirts, sweatpants, and pajamas are not acceptable as outer garments. Excessively short skirts or shorts may not be worn.
8. No piercing ornaments may be visibly worn in any part of the body, with the exception of earrings worn by males or females.
9. Articles or styles of clothing not specifically discussed above may be deemed inappropriate if it is determined that they are disruptive to the educational process or represent a safety hazard.
Infractions of the above rules will result in various forms of discipline. Minor infractions will lead to warnings, counseling, campus beautification, detention, parental contact, and after-school forms of discipline. Repeated violations of minor infractions are considered to be willful disobedience and defiance to school authority.
Field Trips DAYS IN PROCEDURE DONE ADVANCE
40 or more 1. Discuss with department chairperson if trip is feasible ______ and funds are available.
2. See administrator in charge of department of activity for
approval.
3. Check with administrator in charge of master calendar to ______ see that date requested is available and get check off form.
4. See administrator in charge of field trips if you need a bus. ______
5. Go to Main Office and request class coverage/substitute. ______
35 or more 6. Turn all completed forms to administrator in charge of field
trips. PAPER WORK HAS TO BE TURNED IN AND APPROVED IN ADVANCE. ______
7. Make arrangements with cafeteria manager if lunches are ______
needed.
1 0 or more 8. Get Parent Consent Forms, fill out or have students do their ______ own.
9. Get and fill out Activity Excuse forms to circulate to ______ students’ other teachers.
10. Give the Attendance Office a list of the students scheduled
to attend. ______
5 or more 11. Send a reminder to the cafeteria manager. ______
1 or more 12. Alphabetize trip slips. The top portion goes to Attendance and the bottom portion goes with the supervising teacher.
DAY OF TRIP 13. Call the names from your list. Cross off the names of ______ students not going. Give a photocopy of the final list to the Attendance Office before leaving.
14. As soon as possible, upon return, let the Main Office know ______ that you have returned.
Lockers
I. General information
A. Hall lockers are no longer used; however, each student will be issued a P.E. locker.
B. Each pupil issued a locker is the only one who should know the combination. Thus the combination must be kept secret.
C. Lockers may not be shared with others.
D. Pupils who attempt to learn the combinations of others or who have in their possession combinations of lockers of others are in effect stealing and will be dealt with accordingly.
II. Students’ Instructions
A. When your teacher gives you your locker card, fold it at the second perforation, tear off the stubs, separate them, and place the stub with the locker combination in your wallet for safe-keeping. Keep the stub with your locker number in another place.
B. Fill in the two locker cards, "A" and "N”, completely and legibly.
C. Give the cards to your teacher.
D. Listen carefully and watch the teacher’s demonstration on how to open your locker.
E. Tell your P.E. teacher if you have a problem with your locker.
Ill. Locker Rules
A. Your combination must not be given to anyone.
B. A locker is to be used only by the person to which it is assigned.
C. Lockers must be kept locked at all times.
D. Destroy the combination stub or leave it at home in a safe place as soon as you have
memorized the combination.
E. Each pupil is responsible for the contents of his locker.
F. The Board of Education and the school assume no responsibility for the contents of the locker.
G. Books, lunches, and wraps are the only things that should be put in the locker.
H. Valuables should be left at home.
I. Lockers should be cleaned periodically.
Identification Cards
All students have their I.D. pictures taken during the fall semester. Picture Identification Cards are issued to everyone. These cards are required for school activities such as dances, and purchases from the Student Store. An ID card is also needed in order to check books out of the school library. ID cards for new students will be provided by the technology aide.
Leadership
The Leadership class plans and presents activities for the student body and generally works for the welfare of the student body.
I. A. Student body officers are elected by current sixth and seventh graders during the spring semester of the previous year. Eighth grade class officers are also elected.
II. Eligibility
A. Leadership students must maintain a “C” average with no Fails as well as high work
habits and cooperation standards.
B. Leadership students are expected to be trustworthy.
Ill. What role does Leadership fill at Fleming?
A. The leadership classes organize and participate in many activities. Dances and holiday related activities are sponsored by Leadership. Eighth grade activities are also planned by Leadership.
B. The uniform of Leadership is dark bottom (black or blue pants, shorts or skirt) and white top, with the black sash. Clothing must also comply with dress code (no spaghetti straps, no short shorts, etc.). The uniform is worn for special evening events.
IV. Service Clubs
A. There are two honor service clubs at Fleming. They meet every day in special Homerooms, one on each lunch period. All grades are invited to join.
B. Eligibility requirements are the same as Leadership.
C. Duties and objectives of honor service club members are:
1. Set a good example at all times.
2. Serve the school, as assigned, by having posts.
3. Usher at assemblies or other events, if needed.
4. Serve as hosts/hostesses and guides for special visitors.
D. Staff Support – Teachers and other staff members are expected to support students on post when other students fail to follow the directions of the Service Club student.
E. Uniforms
1. The uniform of Service Club students consist of dark bottom (blue or black pants, shorts, or skirt) and white top, along with the blue or red sash.
2. The uniform must be in dress code (no spaghetti straps, short shorts, etc.)
F. Applications are made in the following way:
1. Sometime between the tenth and fifteenth week of the semester applications are made
available for eligible students. Listen for P.A. announcements.
2. The students fill in the applications and have their teachers sign them.
3. A list will be made from the applications and students will be approved or
disapproved by the sponsors and administration.
4. Successful applicants will be notified.
IV. Rewards - For their effort and service, Leadership and Service Club members are rewarded via an Installation
Lunch and the Service Club Picnic.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located in the Main Office. Students may claim lost personal articles and may turn in found articles there. Lost P.E. clothes are held in the gym office. Lost textbooks can be claimed in the Textbook Room. Lost eyeglasses are kept in the Health Office.
Student Body Funds
All student activities are paid for by local school funds. Student body monies are completely separate from any other school budgets. This means that the student body must earn enough money each year to pay for the activities they sponsor.
I. The raising and expending of funds by student bodies has one basic aim - to promote the general welfare and morale of pupils as a whole.
II. General Principles
A. Student body funds are to be used to finance a program of non-curricular activities augmenting the activities provided by the school district.
B. The management of student body funds shall be in accordance with the best business practices including sound budgetary and accounting procedures.
Ill. Policies Governing Administration of Secondary School Student Body Funds
A. The principal of the school shall be directly responsible for the conduct of the student body financial activities.
B. The financial manager shall be responsible under the direction of the principal for all student body funds.
IV. Procedures for Expenditures When Making Purchases From Any Vendor
A. A request for a purchase order is obtained from the business office, filled in completely, signed by the person making the request, approved by the appropriate administrator, and returned to the business office.
B. The purchase order will then be issued by the financial manager
C. The purchase order is the official authorization for the vendor to release merchandise to the person whose name is shown on the purchase order and to send the invoice directly to the business office for payment.
D. Receipts, invoices, and packing slips must be returned to the financial manager for verification and will be attached to the check for audit purposes.
E. The Business Office is not liable for payment of any bill unless prior approval is obtained.
V. Collection of Cash
A. All money collected from students must be turned in to the financial manager’s office and be acknowledged on pre-numbered master receipts.
Student Code of Conduct
1. Students should be in school every day and on time with necessary materials.
2. Students are to demonstrate self-control in the classroom. A student’s behavior must not interfere with the education of another.
3. Students are to follow the specific directions of school personnel, including on duty service club members.
4. Clothing must not be a distraction in class and must be safe for students.
5. All school property is to be treated with care and respect. Parents and students are liable for damages. Textbooks are to be protected by keeping them covered.
6. P.E.lockers are assigned to individual students and must not be shared.
7. Bicycles are not to be ridden on campus and must be stored in the Bike Rack area. Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades and heelies are prohibited from the campus.
8. Radios, iPods, and disruptive toys and valuables are not to be brought to school. Such items will be confiscated and held until appropriate arrangements can be made for their safe return to a student or parent. While students may bring cell phones to school, they may not have them in view at school or use them during the school day without a counselor’s permission. Also, camera functions on cellular phones may not be used at school due to privacy issues. Cell phones will be confiscated if in violation of the policy.
The following rules should be obvious to all students. Violation of these rules may result in serious discipline including suspension, police action, transfer to another school and/or expulsion from all regular schools in Los Angeles.
9. Students may not possess tobacco, matches, or fireworks on or near the school grounds.
10. Possession, use, or selling of marijuana, narcotics, alcohol, or any other dangerous substances is prohibited.
11. Students may not threaten, attempt, or cause physical injury to another person.
Student Store
The school maintains a student store to supply students with items they may need at school, such as paper, pencils, textbook covers, gym clothes, and other articles. Some personal articles may also be purchased there, including snacks and beverages. All profits go into the student body fund which helps support school activities.
The student store is located at the edge of the covered patio. It is open before school, at nutrition, during lunch, and after school.
Youth Services Activities
After school sports programs are offered throughout the school year. Any interested students may take part in these organized activities. The playground is open and supervised after school, as well.
SAFETY, SECURITY, HEALTH, PLANT MAINTENANCE
Accidents
All accidents causing injury to students should be reported the Health Office and an accident report filled out by the teacher in charge. If the injury is slight, the student may be escorted to the nurse. If it is severe or there is doubt as the extent, the nurse should be notified at once to come to the student. In case the nurse is not on the premises, notify an administrator.
If the accident involves a staff member, the staff member should be examined by the nurse, and an accident report
filled out in the Main Office.
Child Abuse
All employees (Teachers, instructional aides, teacher’s aides, teacher’s assistants, and classified employees) must be trained as mandated reporters of child abuse. Any employee who knows, or reasonably suspects, that a child has been a victim of a child abuse or neglect incident must:
1. Report the incident to a child protective agency (Police - not school police – or DCFS) immediately by telephone.
AND
2. Send a written report of the incident to the same agency within 36 hours.
It is the policy of the Los Angeles Unified School District that ALL employees shall comply with the law’s reporting procedures whenever they have knowledge of or observe a child in the course of their employment whom they know or reasonably suspect to have been the victim of child abuse. The employee shall not initiate an investigation, nor should they notify the child’s parents. Any employee who within the course of his or her employment makes a report consistent with this policy will be defended by the district against any actions or claims that may be made as a result of the report. The district will also pay all expenses associated with such defense. Any failure to comply with this policy may subject an employee to school district disciplinary action and/or possible personal, professional, civil, or criminal liability. The employee who has a suspicion or knowledge of abuse must report. The grade level counselor may assist the employee by providing information on how and where to report. The employee should notify an assistant principal if coverage is necessary in order to report.
Custodial/Maintenance Services
Custodial services include the day-to-day cleaning and care of the school plant, opening and closing of the plant, distribution of supplies, and making appropriate contacts for maintenance. Classrooms are scheduled to be swept every-other day. Trash cans are emptied daily.
Maintenance services, all repairs, and relatively major replacements are handled through six district facility service
areas.
Example: Light bulbs - custodial
Burned out light ballasts - maintenance
Turning on the heat - custodial
Repairing the heating system - maintenance
Emergency Drills
EARTHQUAKE AND EMERGENCY DROP DRILLS
Earthquake/Drop Drills are conducted once a month. The classroom teacher gives the command, “Drop" and all students get beneath and grasp their desks until further instructions are given. Should the fire bells ring, teachers will then escort their classes to the Emergency Assembly Area on the athletic field.
EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
District policy is that the safest place for young people in the event of an earthquake during the school day is the school.
In times of emergency, the school principal has the authority to do what is necessary to protect the safety of students and staff. He/she has the authority to assign certificated or classified staff to perform required duties at assigned stations during an emergency.
Step by step instructions:
1. Teacher gives “drop" command at first indication of ground movement.
2. Upon conclusion of ground movement, teacher gives command to evacuate the classroom and building, using route indicated on the Emergency Procedures brochure..
3. Teachers on conference period report to Emergency Assembly Area to assist as needed.
4. Teacher takes appropriate record-keeping information, i.e. seating chart or attendance hard copy, from the classroom to the Emergency Assembly Area.
5. A "buddy system” is used in case one teacher needs to remain with an injured student, requesting that the neighboring (buddy) teacher supervise his/her class evacuation.
6. If ground movement occurs during passing periods, lunch, or nutrition, students are to take drop position under lunch tables, under benches, in doorways, or out in the open. When ground movement ends, students and staff report to campus Emergency Assembly Area. Students will assemble by homeroom teacher.
7. Attendance is to be taken when students are assembled in the Emergency Assembly Area. Fill out the Pupil Accounting Form and return it to the Command Center as soon as possible.
8. Maintain order and control. If your buddy/neighboring teacher is on an Emergency Team, supervise that teacher’s class as well as your own.
9. Parents may request their student at the Request Gate, so keep students seated and with the class.
EMERGENCY/DISASTER
ACCOUNTING FOR STUDENTS
I .At first indication of ground movement give “drop” command.
2. Assess injuries and determine when to exit for Emergency Assembly Area (EAA).
3. LEAVE ROOM UNLOCKED TO EXPEDITE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAMS.
4. Consult with neighbor regarding his/her situation.
5. You or your neighbor LEAD class to EAA with roll sheet/seating chart.
6. Line up class behind your room number in EAA and seat them.
7. Take roll.
8. Send Pupil Accounting Form to Command Center as soon as possible.
9. Maintain order and control, keeping students seated.
10. If you are escorting two classes to the EAA (yours plus your neighbor’s) a teacher on conference
period will be assigned to second class if available.
EMERGENCY EXIT ROUTES
Room Exit Route
Admin. Building
300,301,302,303,300A Exit stairway north end of building, go west to Boys’ Gym Off ice. Enter field and proceed to EAA.
304,305,307 Exit south central stairway #1 to first floor and out door to patio. Proceed to field gate at south end of West Wing to EAA.
200, 201, 203, Lib. Exit central stairway #2 to first floor and out west door to north side of aud. Proceed around Boys’ Gym Office to EAA.
202, 204, 205, 207 Exit stairway at south end of building. Go west across patio and enter field at south end of West Wing. Proceed to EAA.
AO,CO,HO,101 Exit north end of building. Go west to Boys’ Gym Office. Enter field and proceed to EAA.
MD, BR, AP Exit south end of building, go across patio to field gates at south end of West Wing. Proceed to EAA.
Ind. Arts Rooms
140, 141, 142, 143, 144, Proceed west to Boys’ Gym Office. Enter field and go to EAA. 145
West Wing
230,232,234,233,235 Exit north end of building. Proceed south along building to south end of West Wing. Enter field through gates at south end of West Wing.
130, 132, 134, 135 Exit south end of building. Enter field through gates at south end of West Wing. Proceed to EAA.
South Wing
117, 118, 119, 120, 122, Exit south end of building. Proceed west to SW corner of 124 Cafeteria. Go north to room 1 56. Enter field through gates at south end of room 1
56.
113, 114, 115, 116 Exit building through central door. Proceed through pavilion to field gates at south end of West Wing to EAA.
215, 217, 218, 220 Exit south end of building. Proceed west to SW corner of Cafeteria. Go north to room 1 56. Enter field through gates at south end of room 1 56.
213, 214, 216 Exit through central stairway to first floor. Proceed west to field gates at south end of West Wing to EAA.
110, 111, 112 Exit building through north end. Proceed west through patio to field gates at south end of West Wing to EAA.
210, 211, 212 Exit building through north stairs. Proceed west through patio to field gates at south end of West Wing to EAA.
150, 151, 152, 153, 156 Exit to gates at south end of room 1 56 leading to field.
Insert Emergency Assembly Map
FIRE DRILL INSTRUCTIONS
Fire Drills are conducted once a month. At the ringing of the fire bells, all teachers escort their classes to the Emergency Assembly Area on the athletic field. Please use the Emergency Exit Routes as shown in the Emergency Procedures brochure you have been given (back cover). Room Numbers are painted on the asphalt area. Classes assemble on the grass behind the appropriate room number.
Should an emergency arise before school, at nutrition, or lunch; students should report to the Emergency Assembly Area and assemble behind the Homeroom number. The homeroom teacher will meet them there as soon as possible.
Health Office
The Health Office is located on the first floor of the administration building, north of the Attendance Office. Students may go there if they are not feeling well or need first aid. Students must have a pass to go to the Health Office during class hours. Injuries due to accidents on the school grounds should be reported to the Health Office at once. Students who cannot participate in P.E. because of illness or injury must see the school nurse before school to obtain a P.E. excuse.
The Health Office distributes Confidential Health Information Lists to teachers as soon as the information becomes available. Teachers should record pertinent information in their roll book and then destroy the lists.
Students needing medication during the day must leave it with the Nurse, along with the required paperwork. Students re-admitting after a serious medical condition must clear with the nurse. Injury and Illness Prevention Program
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3203, requires each employer to develop an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). The following is a summary of Alexander Fleming Middle School’s written program.
Identify the person or persons with authority and responsibility for implementing the program.
The Assistant Principal, under the direction of the Principal , is responsible for implementing the Injury and Illness Prevention Program at Alexander Fleming Middle School. The Safety Committee will assist the site administrator in implementing the IIPP. The Safety Committee is responsible for assisting the site administrator with the following program elements:
• Assist with the implementation of recognition/incentive programs, disciplinary action and training/retraining programs.
• Ensure posting and written communications are made available to all affected employees.
• Assist in the identification and evaluation of workplace hazards (safety inspections).
• Conduct accident investigations and recommend corrective measures to prevent the recurrence of similar accidents.
• Assist with training when new or unfamiliar substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced that represent a new or potential safety hazard.
• Maintain all appropriate documentation and records.
Include a system for ensuring that employees comply with safe and healthy work practices.
Include a system for communicating with employees in a form readily understandable by all affected employees on matters relating to occupational safety and health.
In order to ensure that safety information is disseminated, safety updates via District bulletins, memorandums, safety grams or other pertinent documents will be provided to employees periodically.
Employees are encouraged to report any safety hazards observed through the following methods:
• Direct reporting of safety/health hazards to immediate supervisor.
• Presenting safety/health concerns or hazards at regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Informing site Safety Committee representatives of the hazard.
• Informing site administrator through anonymous notifications. .
Include procedures for identifying and evaluating workplace hazards, including scheduled periodic inspections to identify unsafe conditions and work practices.
Safety Inspections will be conducted in order to eliminate and/or prevent potential hazards. hazards identified will be corrected in a timely manner and may require written notification to Maintenance and Operations Branch by completing a "Safety or Fire Hazard Report," Form 28.11 5. Documents of such inspections, as well as any necessary follow-up, will be kept on file for three years.
Safety inspections will be performed, once each semester or twice a year. Person(s) responsible for conducting inspections: Plant Manager, Cafeteria Manager, Chemical Safety Coordinator.
Include a procedure to investigate occupational injury or occupational illness.
When an occupational injury or illness occurs, the Safety Committee will take the following steps:
• Communicate with employee involved at time of occurrence and complete an “Accident Investigation Report."
• File "Accident Investigation Report" in main office.
Follow-up investigation as needed.
• We follow workers’ comp/LAUSD procedures via school secretary. Include methods and/or procedures for correction of unsafe or unhealthy conditions, work practices and work procedures in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazard.
The site administrator shall ensure that:
• all workplace hazards will be corrected in a timely manner.
• temporary control measures such as barricading or tagging will be established for hazards that cannot be corrected immediately by on-site personnel.
• hazards that cannot be corrected immediately by on-site personnel will be identified in writing (Form 28.115) and forwarded to the appropriate department for correction.
Provide training and instruction
Employees will be trained in general safe work practices and will be provided specific instructions with respect to hazards unique to the employee’s job assignment. This training will be provided by:
• Supervisor - The Principal (or designee)
• Safety Committee - Principal or Assistant Principal, School Nurse, Plant Manager, Cafeteria Manager, UTLA Chairperson, Chemical Safety Coordinator.
• Chemical Safety Coordinator
General classroom and office safety training for teachers and office personnel will be as follows:
• Monthly fire and earthquake drills conducted by Assistant Principal.
• Hazard Communication and Bloodborne Pathogen Training
• Universal Precautions conducted by School Nurse.
Food Services and custodial personnel will receive specialized training as follows:
• Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
• Monthly safety topics.
Upon request or as deemed necessary, other related safety training will be provided.
Suicide Prevention
Warning Signs of Possible Suicide Risk
1. Planning for death (repeated talk of dying or actual suicide threat).
2. Verbal or written communication to the effect that life has become meaningless or that the student feels a burden to the family, unwanted, or sees life as a hopeless struggle.
3. Any communication, verbal or behaviorally, which indicated a "cry for help.” Frequently, peers rather than adults receive these communications.
4. Depressed mood, at times expressed as boredom, chronic fatigue, irritability, decreased productivity in school work, or other indirect signs of depression.
5. Sudden behavior change, i.e., significant drop in grades; inability to concentrate; absences; crying; shunning friends; withdrawal.
6. Changes in eating or sleeping patterns.
7. Actions which indicate student expects to die soon, such as giving away prized possessions or having no plans for the future.
8. Alcohol or drug abuse may be the first sign of an individual’s attempt to self-medicate to counteract severe depression.
9. Accident proneness, risk taking.
10. A previous suicide attempt and frequent reference to suicide in others.
11. Isolation, expression of loneliness and/or hopelessness.
12. Loss of interest in things student used to care about greatly (hobbies, grades, friends.)
Events Which May Trigger Suicide Thoughts
1. A loss which is strongly felt.
a. Loss of parent or sibling through death, divorce or separation.
b. Loss of a close friend or relative through separation or death, unrequited love.
c. Loss of a favorite teacher.
d. Transitions: immigration, change of school or home, etc.
e. Loss of status: losing job or position of honor.
f. Material loss due to fire, burglary, etc.
2. Serious hurt to self-esteem:
a. Bodily injury which leaves a long-lasting preoccupation or handicap (rape, accident,
etc.)
b. Sense of rejection by parents, close friend or loved one.
c. Poor report card or some censure.
3. Serious illness which causes severe anxiety or intractable pain.
4. Serious illness or injury of family member or close friend.
5. A disturbing event: fire, natural disaster, a recent suicide, death, etc.
Once a student is identified at risk, the counselor and school site team members will gather student risk assessment information (RARD). Counselor and site team member(s) consult and develop school site team intervention procedures for this case. Parent is contacted and counselor conducts an interview. After implementation and documentation of intervention services, the school nurse is notified, RARD is forwarded to District Suicide Prevention Unit. A student who is suspected of being suicidal should not be left alone, but should be constantly watched until the parent arrives to pick up the child.
