1. Supporting Your Students
Vineyard Junior High School
Welcome, Parents!

2. A Typical Day Math Language Social Studies Science Elective PE
Lunch- 10:55-11:25

3. *4 minute passing periods
Regular Day Schedule
Warning Bell 8:05 
Period 1 8:10-9:03
Period 2 9:07-9:59 
Period :03-10:55
Lunch  10:55-11:25 
Period :29-12:20
Period :24-1:15 
Period 6 1:19-2:10
*4 minute passing periods

4. *4 minute passing periods
Minimum Day Schedule
Warning Bell 8:05 
Period :05-8:48 
Period :52-9:28 
Period :32-10:08 
Period :12-10:48
Lunch (7th graders only) 10:48-11:18
Period :22-12:00 
Period :04-12:40 
*4 minute passing periods

5. Electives Year-Long: Other Electives: Band Concert/Show Choir
Study Skills
Other Electives:
All other electives will last for 1 trimester:
Music
Science Olympiad
Technology

6. General Behavior Expectations
Students will come to class prepared.
Students will respect others and their property.
Students will follow directions the first time they are given.
Students will complete all assignments.
Students will accept the consequences of chosen behaviors.
*Teachers may have additional specific rules.

7. Typical Rewards* Renaissance Eligibility Verbal Praise
Viking Raffle Tickets
Positive Note/Call Home
Great self-esteem for doing their best!
* Rewards vary by teacher

8. Typical Consequences Warning Detention with Teacher Phone call home
(lunch or after school)
Phone call home
Office Referral
After-school Detention
ALC (Alternative Learning Center)
10 Step Discipline Plan

9. Homework
Homework
May consist of unfinished classwork
Reinforces concepts taught in class
Very important part of grade!
Kids need to practice!
Math students NEED to show work!
All work is collected next day! (No desk to leave it in!)
*Please note that some teachers do not accept late work, and others accept for partial credit only.

10. Absent Work
It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to obtain and turn in all absent work.
Teachers all have a system for absent work.
It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to be aware of this system.
Check website for assignments
If absent 3 or more days, call office for a homework request.

11. Communication From Teachers/School
Vineyard Website:
Teacher Websites may be accessed from this site.
Parent Portal/Illuminate
More information to follow…

12. ILLUMINATE Instructions (will be sent home…)
Information on the Parent Portal will be sent home soon!
You will be able to:
Check grades
Check attendance
See test scores
Access transcripts
View student progress towards promotion eligibility

13. Communication With Teachers
The best way to contact teachers!
Please do not wait until the end of the grading period to ask a question. The teachers are more than willing to help, but it is very difficult to do this at the last minute! 
Parent/Teacher Conferences

14. If there is an issue… Please ALWAYS contact the teacher first!
Then, if you are not able to resolve your issue, contact one of us.
Kristin Ledesma, Dean of Students
Judy Bach, Assistant Principal
Catharine Perry, Principal

15. Parents, please: Check Teacher Websites Regularly
Have student show you completed work. (If he or she cannot show you, it has not been done. Students are not allowed to turn in early.)
Check to ensure planner is being filled out
Check Illuminate weekly, at minimum
Set up place for student to work at home
teacher with questions/concerns
Hold student accountable

16. Minder binders
Students are encouraged to fill out Minder Binders, or other student planners, daily, even if not prompted by the teacher.
Minder Binder may be purchased at the student store for $5.00.

17. Absences/Tardies Please minimize absences and tardies. Truancy
Absences and tardies adversely affect student performance.
Remember, students are responsible for all absent work
Truancy
San Bernardino County defines a truant as a student who misses three or more days of school.
SART/SARB

18. How to help your student be successful
Students, please:
Complete and turn in all classwork and homework on a daily basis.
Pay attention and ask questions! 
Complete and turn in any absent work (all classes).
Follow teacher and school procedures and rules at all times.
Show corrected work/school notifications to parents/guardians.

19. How to help your student be successful, continued…
Parents/Guardians, please:
Ask student for graded work/school notifications weekly
Check Teacher Websites Regularly
Have student show you completed work. (If he or she cannot show you, it has not been done. Students are not allowed to turn in early.)
Check to ensure planner is being filled out
Check Illuminate weekly, at minimum
Set up place for student to work at home
Help student organize work/papers, if needed
teacher with questions/concerns
Hold student accountable

20. How to help your student be successful, continued…
Parents/Guardians, please:
Help your student go through/clean out his or her backpack regularly.
Ensure that your student eats breakfast every day.

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

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

23. Student issues/concerns
Student Self-Referral Slips (Purple)
Available in classrooms and office

24. Minimum grade point average
The Alta Loma School District requires that students earn a 1.6 Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) or higher in order to participate in promotion or related activities.
Talent Show
Knott’s Berry Farm
Yearbook Signing
Promotion Party
Promotion Ceremony

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

26. Upcoming Parent nights
Surviving the Transition to Middle School
Steps For Success (Supporting your Student)
College/Career
Bullying/Cyber-safety
Substance Abuse Awareness
Suggestions?
Please fill out Needs Assessment

27. We look forward to seeing you at
Meet the Teacher Night!
Thank you for coming! 