Resources
- MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
- Panel
- PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports)
- PE (Physical Education)
- POLICIES
- SCHOOL SUPPLIES
- TECHNOLOGY
- YEARBOOK
- HEWES HANDBOOK
- COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
- PERFECT ATTENDANCE PROGRAM
- STUDENT FEES
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
School Based Mental Health Services are available at all schools throughout Tustin Unified School District with a referral from a student’s counselor and/or administrator. Students experiencing mental health disorders that impact their academic performance or school attendance may be eligible for services. TUSD has an established Mental Health Team, called Family Intervention Resource Support Team (FIRST) that is comprised of 5 mental health specialists who are all licensed clinicians. Please contact your school counselor or administrator for more information.
Gaming, Social Media and Mental Wellness Presentation
Panel
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS IN SCHOOL AREAS
Activity Center and MPR |
Lunch Area/Quad |
Parking Lot and Back gate |
Hallway |
Library/ Computer Lab |
Locker Room |
Bathroom |
Emergency Procedures |
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Respect |
Always follow staff directives and lead with a positive outlook. |
Use conversational voices and respect others property and personal space. Stay within designated boundaries. |
Always watch for and yield to moving vehicles. Respect self, school and adults present. |
Use conversational voices and walk directly to your destination. Keep your hands, words, and belongings to yourself. |
Enter and exit quietly. Handle books with care. |
Keep your hands to yourself. Respect others property. |
Respect the privacy of others. Be quick, quiet and clean. |
Stay quiet and listen for directions from teacher or staff. |
Respon-sibility |
Be in your assigned area, dressed out with learning materials before the bell rings. Be ready to learn. |
No backpacks, no cuts, no excuses. Pick up your trash and stay on the pathways. Stay out of the planters. |
After dismissal bell clear campus within 10 minutes. Wait in designated pick up areas. Use crosswalk. |
Keep your own locker organized. Lock your locker. No sharing! |
Use computers for academic purposes. Return books in a timely manner. |
Lock up all personal items. Do not share combinations. |
Remember to flush and clean up after yourself. Wash your hands. |
Move quickly to your designated area. Line up alphabetically. |
Results |
Better grades. Better sportsmanship. |
Cleaner environment. Friendly interactions with students and staff. Cool and safe place to hang out. |
Safety for all! |
Smooth transition between classes. You will be ready to learn when you arrive in class. |
More academic opportunities. |
You will be prepared and on time to class each day. |
Be mindful of those waiting in line. Be polite. Maintain the cleanliness of the facility. Protect your health. |
Safer campus. |
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Start of Class |
Homework |
Transition Time |
Classroom Activities |
I need assistance, Time? |
End of Class |
IPad Use |
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Respect |
Be on time and quiet. Get your materials before class. |
Do your own homework. Follow directions. |
Be quiet, quick and organized so you are ready for your next task. |
Be quiet, follow directions, and expect others to listen. |
Hand in the air. Be patient. Reread directions. Listen to the explanation. |
Reminder that class doesn’t end until the teacher says it is finished. |
Respectfully use IPad ensuring adherence to school expectations. |
Respon-sibility |
Ensure you have all materials required to be successful. Ears open, mouth quiet. |
Write assignments in Binder Reminder. Take books home when needed. Get ahead if possible. |
Follow class routines, model teacher expectations, be ready. |
Keep on task, follow time lines and limits. Be willing to participate and be productive. |
Take note of your questions to be asked at appropriate time. |
Pick up all your materials and trash. |
Be responsible in use of the iPad, only using school appropriate apps and sites. |
Results |
Readiness to learn. Academic success. |
Grades that reflect your work. Better participation, better citizenship. |
Smooth transitions, more learning time, and time to begin work in class. |
More activities because you can handle the freedom. |
Answers may come from lecture. |
You will have all the materials you need at home. |
Rigorous, high-level learning takes place. |
PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports)
HOW TO EARN PBIS POINTS:
- Being kind/respectful to others
- Being honest
- Earning exemplary grades
- Showing improvement in grades
- Demonstrating a positive attitude/mindset
- Being responsible with schoolwork, school involvement, showing school spirit (participating in activities and dress-up days)
PBIS POINTS CAN BE USED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS:
- Purchase treats/Hewes gear/toys at the Hewes Student PBIS Store on the PBIS app.
- Earn the opportunity to win awesome prizes or events for your grade level, class, or individual.
- Purchase food items during school-wide events.
PE (Physical Education)
Participation is the key to success in Physical Education and PBIS Behavior Expectations will be displayed by all students.
Physical Education (P.E.) - DRESS CODE
All students are required to wear a P.E. uniform during their P.E. class, and encouraged to purchase Hewes P.E. clothing from the PE staff at beginning of school year. P.E. clothes may be purchased from the P.E. teachers directly. (Having 2 sets of P.E. clothes helps to make sure the student has extra clothes in their locker in case they forget to return them after washing.) ** Please Note: PE Clothes are not sold in the front office. **
Students are not required to buy a Hewes P.E. uniform. Students have the option of wearing their own GREY t-shirt with a round collar at neck and loose fit, and ROYAL BLUE athletic style shorts.
Shorts may not have stripes, logos or pockets of any kind. Spandex, nylon, or tight fitting shorts are not allowed.
For safety reasons, pockets are not allowed, and P.E. clothing should fit appropriately for the size of the student. Shorts must be worn on the student's waist and may not be pulled down below the waist. No sagging. Shorts must be dress code length.
The student's first name will be written on the front and last name written on the back of the t-shirt, and the last name on the front leg of shorts in black permanent marker by P.E. staff. No nicknames, "gang-style writing", or other pictures or symbols are allowed. Shirts/shorts that are marked inappropriately, colored in, or lost must be replaced at student cost.
For hygiene reasons NO school clothes may be worn under the P.E. uniform or to class. This includes leggings. Please also note that for hygiene reasons, P.E. clothes are not to be worn at school.
ATHLETIC SHOES are required for P.E. class. Shoes must be laced, tied and fastened at all times during P.E. class. For safety reasons, thick soled shoes, boots, Uggs, platform tennis shoes, sandals, TOMS style shoes, ballet flats, flats, slippers, damaged shoes or shoes without backs are not allowed.
HEWES COLD WEATHER GEAR may be purchased through the P.E. Department or students may wear their own. ONLY long sleeve gray sweatshirt and navy blue (no pockets) sweatpants are allowed in P.E. class. Cold weather gear may be worn OVER P.E. clothes on cold weather days as instructed. For safety reasons, no pockets are allowed in P.E. class. No leggings are permitted in P.E. class.
PE LOCKERS & LOCKS
For physical education class to safeguard personal property, each student is issued a locker and school lock. For security, all school locks must be school-issued. Please note lockers should not be decorated with any item that cannot be easily removed. Any lock not issued by the school in use on school lockers will be removed. If a student loses a lock then a replacement lock will need to be purchased from the PE Department for $8. The school does NOT accept responsibility for items stored in lockers. Students should never share their lockers or lock combination. Money or valuables should not be brought to school; the school will not be responsible for safe keeping of student valuables. Locks remain the property of the school and will be turned in at the end of the year.
President's Challenge Qualifying Standards - Boys:
AGE | MILE | Shuttle (sec) | Right Angle Push Ups | Sit (cm) | Curl | Pull |
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12 | 7:11 | -9.8 | 31 | 31 | 50 | 7 |
13 | 6:50 | -9.5 | 39 | 33 | 53 | 7 |
14 | 6:26 | -9.1 | 40 | 36 | 56 | 10 |
15 | 6:20 | -9.0 | 42 | 37 | 57 | 11 |
President's Challenge Qualifying Standards - Girls:
AGE | MILE | Shuttle (sec) | Right Angle Push Ups | Sit (cm) | Curl | Pull |
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12 | 8:23 | 10.4 | 20 | 36 | 45 | 2 |
13 | 8:13 | 10.2 | 21 | 38 | 46 | 2 |
14 | 7:59 | 10.1 | 20 | 40 | 47 | 2 |
15 | 8:08 | 10.0 | 20 | 43 | 48 | 2 |
National Fitness Award Challenge Qualifying Standards - Boys:
AGE | MILE | Shuttle (sec) | Right Angle Push Ups | Sit (cm) | Curl | Pull | Flex (sec) |
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12 | 8:40 | -10.6 | 18 | 26 | 40 | 2 | 12 |
13 | 8:06 | -10.2 | 24 | 26 | 42 | 3 | 14 |
14 | 7:44 | -9.9 | 24 | 28 | 45 | 5 | 20 |
15 | 7:30 | -9.7 | 30 | 30 | 45 | 6 | 30 |
National Fitness Award Challenge Qualifying Standards - Girls:
AGE | MILE | Shuttle (sec) | Right Angle Push Ups | Sit (cm) | Curl | Pull | Flex (sec) |
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12 | 11:05 | 11.3 | 10 | 30 | 35 | 1 | 7 |
13 | 10:23 | 11.1 | 11 | 31 | 37 | 1 | 8 |
14 | 10:06 | 11.2 | 10 | 33 | 37 | 1 | 9 |
15 | 9:58 | 11.0 | 15 | 36 | 36 | 1 | 7 |
FitnessGram Performance Standards - 7th Grade Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
GIRLS (age) | Mile Run / 20 PACER | Curl Up | Trunk Lift | 90 Degree Push-Up | Modified Pull-Up | Flexed Arm Hang | Sit & Reach |
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11 | >= 40.2 | >= 15
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9 - 12 | >= 7
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>= 4
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>= 6
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10 |
12 | >= 40.1
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>= 18 |
9 - 12
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>= 7
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>= 4
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>= 7
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10
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13 | >= 39.7
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>= 18
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9 - 12
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>= 7
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>= 4
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>= 8
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10
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14 | >= 39.4
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>= 18
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9 - 12
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>= 7
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>= 4
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>= 8
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10
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VO2 max (ml/kg/min)2 | # completed up to max of 75 | # of inches up to max of 12 | # completed up to max of 75 | # completed up to max of 75
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# of seconds up to max of 90 | # of inches up to max of 12 |
Shoulder Stretch (Girls & Boys): Touching fingertips together behind the back on both the right and left sides.
BOYS (age) | Mile Run / 20 PACER | Curl Up | Trunk Lift | 90 Degree Push-Up | Modified Pull-Up | Flexed Arm Hang | Sit & Reach |
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11 | >= 40.3 | >= 15 | 9 - 12 | >= 8 | >= 6 | >= 6 | 8 |
12 | >= 41.1 |
>= 18 |
9 - 12 | >= 10 | >= 7 | >= 10 | 8 |
13 | >= 42.5 | >= 21 | 9 - 12 | >= 12 | >= 8 | >= 12 | 8 |
14 | >= 43.6 | >= 24 | 9 - 12 | >= 14 | >= 9 | >= 15 | 8 |
VO2 max (ml/kg/min)2
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# completed up to max of 75
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# of inches up to max of 12
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# completed up to max of 75
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# completed up to max of 75
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# of seconds up to max of 90
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# of inches up to max of 12
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Click HERE for more information on the FitnessGram Performance Standards.
POLICIES
Hewes Middle School's Policies and Procedures are described in the Hewes Handbook offered as part of the annual Data Confirmation/Registration process. A copy of the Handbook is also available in a separate tab on this webpage. Changes may be made during the school year. Check with the school office for additional information.
HOW TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH HEWES
Teachers will use Back-to-School Night, Power Learning (Haiku), posted assignments, Binder Reminders, assignment sheets, daily lectures, grade reports, emails, Aeries Parent Portal, Google Classroom and other means to keep parents and students notified of homework. If a parent or student has any questions or needs clarification, please contact the teacher immediately for help.
HEWES WEBSITE
Hewes' website is an excellent resource for students and parents. Please locate the website at https://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/hewes . The website gives students and parents access to important dates, upcoming events, school information and teacher email addresses.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES:
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
All Middle School students are highly encouraged to have the following items with them each school day:
- Textbooks - loaned to students for their use during the school year
- District loaned iPad or other electronic device. This must be charged to at least 75% at the beginning of the day. It is the student’s responsibility to see that an adequate charge is maintained throughout the school day.
- Some kind of note taking device such as:
- Binder – three ring binder with dividers or spiral notebooks
- Spiral bound notebooks for subjects
- Notebook paper – supply of three-hole, ruled paper
- Binder Reminder – (Replacement cost is $10.00) Must be with student at all times.
- Zippered Pencil Pouch – filled with #2 pencils, pens, colored pencils, eraser, calculator (Sharpies and other permanent markers are not allowed on campus)
- Backpack/Book Bag – for carrying all student books and materials
** Specific class supplies will be discussed in each class. **
TECHNOLOGY
Educate Yourself
For information about life online, visit HTTP://COMMONSENSEMEDIA.ORG and HTTP://ONGUARDONLINE.GOV
Technology Tips and Tricks
- Treat your device as if it’s your own.
- Always store your iPad or laptop in the middle of your backpack or inside a protective bag to reduce the risk of damage/loss.
- Any time an app or the iPad / laptop in general is not responding, TURN OFF the device and then TURN ON the device. This will typically fix most glitches.
- If you misplace your device, contact the librarian who will ask Information Technology to try and track it.
- Report any damage to your device immediately to the librarian to ensure minimal cost to fix.
- Be a respectful and responsible Digital Citizen
Backup Pictures/Videos to Google Drive
- Create a Picture/Video folder in GDrive
- Click on “+” > Choose “Folder” > Name Folder
- Open Folder
- Click on + button and choose UPLOAD
- Choose photos and/or videos from your camera roll (look for blue checkmark) and click UPLOAD
- Once uploaded, delete photos/videos from your camera roll
**It is recommended that you backup your pictures and videos to Google Drive 1-2 times per month.
Connect to Wi-Fi at School
- Click on “Settings”
- Turn Wi-Fi on (green)
- Choose tusd-students network
- Enter your mytusd username and password (do not include @mytsud.org)
- Click Join
Aeries Parent/Student Portal
Go to https://parentnet.tustin.k12.ca.us and log in.
If you are having trouble logging in, review the Portal FAQ Document linked at the above website. If you are still having trouble, email our IT department at portalhelp@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Login to your Student mytusd Google Email
- Click on “Settings”
- Click on Mail, Contacts, Calendar
- Choose “Add Account”
- Click on “Google”
- Enter in your mytusd.org email > click NEXT
- Enter your password
- Ensure that mail, contacts, calendars, & notes are GREEN > click Save
- On iPad home screen, click on Mail icon to check your mytusd.org email and see notifications from Haiku/Google Classroom
YEARBOOK
HEWES HANDBOOK
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
PERFECT ATTENDANCE PROGRAM
“Go” For Outstanding Attendance!
The Tustin Unified School District (TUSD) is partnering with Data Impressions & Microsoft to highlight students who model outstanding attendance. Data Impressions and Microsoft have generously donated 30 Microsoft Surface Go (or similar) devices to continue the TUSD attendance incentive program into a fifth year! One computer will be given away at the end of the school year at every school site in TUSD. All students who maintain outstanding daily attendance at TUSD’s schools will have a chance to win!
Program Details/Rules/Eligibility:
Detalles del programa / Reglas / Elegibilidad:
All participants in the program must be students who attend one of TUSD’s thirty schools in the 2019-20 school year.
- To be eligible for an entry in the lottery, a student must have a “outstanding” daily attendance throughout the year: August 13, 2019 through April 17, 2020.
- The only absences that will keep a student eligible for the drawing will be school business absences (school related field trips, athletics, activities) or religious affiliated absences. Discipline related absences including excessive tardiness to class or school (more than 6 total instances) or a suspension of any kind would disqualify a student from the drawing.
- A list of students who remain eligible for the drawing will be available in the main office at each school end of each quarter. A final list of eligible students will be posted in the main office or attendance office of each school one week prior to the drawing. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor their own eligibility and to resolve any discrepancies with the school attendance office/main office at least three days prior to the drawing.
- Drawings for the donated devices will take place at each school site beginning May 11, 2020. Each winning student will receive their device from their Principal following the drawing at their school.
STUDENT FEES
- ATTENDANCE
- BINDER REMINDER
- ACADEMICS & STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
- SAFE SCHOOL
- STUDENT LIFE
- STUDENT ACTIVITIES
- TUSD STUDENT CONDUCT
- STUDENT FEES
- DROPPING OFF FORGOTTEN ITEMS FOR STUDENTS
- STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
ATTENDANCE
ON CAMPUS SCHOOL DAY
"DURING ON-CAMPUS SCHOOL DAYS"-The school day at Hewes is from 7:55 am to 2:38 p.m., on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday, the school day is from 9:00 am to 2:38 p.m. Students are requested to arrive no earlier than 7:40 a.m. (8:45 on Wednesdays) and stay no later than 2:45 p.m., unless participating in supervised activities.
Regular attendance is essential to school success. Students are not allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities if they have not been present 4 periods or more on the same day.
EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENCES & TARDIES
The only excused absences/tardies are for court dates, a doctor and/or medical appointment, death in the immediate family, family emergency, illness, and religious activities. Every unexcused absence may jeopardize a student’s grades. A phone call, email or written note from parent/guardian with date(s) and reason for absence needs to be presented to the office. Any absence not cleared will be marked “cut” and may result in a truancy letter.
A student is considered tardy when he/she is not in his/her seat when the bell rings. Students arriving late to school must report to the front office prior to reporting to class. A tardy slip will be issued. A pattern of unexcused tardies will result in progressive discipline, including after school detention. After the third tardy in any class receives a BIR (Behavior Intervention Referral). Fourth Tardy in any class receives a major referral and automatic after school detention.
EARLY DISMISSAL/RELEASE PROCEDURES
If a student needs to be dismissed early, the office should be notified by a parent note before school, stating who will pick up the student and at what time. This is to ensure that teachers are notified and to avoid class interruptions. The parent/guardian must sign the student out before leaving campus. During the school day, students may only be released to people who are over the age of 18 and have been listed on the student’s emergency card. This is for the protection of all students. Students will not be called from class until the parent has arrived. *If a parent note has not been received prior to 2:20pm, a student will not be called out of class due to the end of the day school protocols.
INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACTS
Independent Study Contracts may be requested when a student will be missing 5 or more consecutive days of school. A parent/guardian must meet with an Administrator/designee five school days prior to scheduled leave of absence to request an Independent Study Contract. The administrator determines whether or not an Independent Study Contract will be approved. A prearranged excused absence shall be a minimum of 5 consecutive school days and cannot exceed 3 weeks. When circumstances justify a longer time, the Administrator may extend the maximum length of an assignment to a period not to exceed 8 weeks, under a written request with justification.
Independent Study Contracts will not be authorized the first two (2) weeks nor the last two (2) weeks of school.
BINDER REMINDER
ALL students are given a Binder Reminder at the beginning of the year. New students receive one at registration. It is essential and required that students have their Binder Reminders with them every day at all times. The purpose of the Binder Reminder is to help students organize time and effort in class and at home by providing a place to write down classwork and notes. The Binder Reminder also serves as a record of tutorial experiences. Students must never tear out pages, fold pages, deface, or manipulate the Binder Reminder in any way. Keep your Binder Reminder intact and treat it as school property. If the Binder Reminder is lost or missing, notify the office, so that the student may purchase a replacement.
ACADEMICS & STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
We believe that a sound educational program must insist upon academic honesty. In the classroom we strive to develop a respect for the dignity of the group and the individual. We believe the foundation for these values is self-respect based on self-confidence. We encourage self-confidence and personal integrity by insisting on the importance of doing one’s own work and establishing consequences for using another person’s ideas and words as one’s own.
Infractions of the Academic Honesty Policy:
Any intentional giving or use of external assistance relating to an examination, test or quiz without the permission of the teacher is considered to be cheating. Such as, copying from another student’s test paper or assisting/allowing someone to copy. Using ANY unauthorized notes or answers during a test.
Any intentional falsification or invention of data, citation, or other authority in an academic exercise, such as using an essay, research paper or assignment completed for one class for a different class. Creating false data for works cited or bibliography is cheating. Watching a film version of a literary work rather than reading the work is cheating. Using ANY printed or electronic “study guide” such as Cliff notes, instead of reading the literary work is considered cheating. It is cheating to use any electronic or digital media and/or internet to transmit via email, texting, instant messaging or any other method of transmitting information about an assignment for use by another student.
Collaboration on an essay or assignment with another person (e.g., another student, parent or tutor) without permission by the teacher is considered cheating. The sharing of Google Documents of any kind without specific teacher permission is cheating. The copying of another student’s work, no matter how small, is cheating. Borrowing a study sheet or calculator from another student, which has any answers for use on your work is cheating. Working with another student on an individual assignment and sharing the answers is cheating. Allowing a parent, tutor, or friend to revise or inject ideas into an essay or assignment is cheating
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a very serious offense. Any use of another’s ideas, words, or work without appropriate credit is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism includes the misuse of published material, information from the Internet, and the work of other students. Copying word for word from a source without giving proper credit is plagiarism. Using a few of someone else’s words or phrases (patchwork plagiarism) without giving proper credit is plagiarism. Copying someone else’s paper or creative work in any way without appropriate and proper citation is plagiarism. Paraphrasing (rewording or restating) an author, parent, tutor, or student without giving proper credit is plagiarism.
Violations of Academic Honesty Policy will result in the following:
First Offense: The student will receive a “0” for the assignment, test or quiz. No make-up is offered. Parents are notified by the teacher via the Behavioral Intervention Referral. A copy of the BIR will be sent to the office and placed in the student’s file. This applies to the willing participant who allows the plagiarism.
Further Offenses: The student will receive a “0” for the assignment, test or quiz. No make-up is offered. Parents are notified via a Major Office Referral which will be sent to the office and placed in the student’s permanent file. The parent/guardian(s) and the student will attend a conference with an administrator and administrative action will be taken. This applies to the willing participant who allows the plagiarism.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
The primary goal of Hewes Middle School is to provide appropriate learning experiences for every student to achieve personal academic success. Students are expected to attend all classes promptly and to be well-prepared.
1. At least one hour each day at home should be reserved for study, review and reading. Some assignments will require longer hours for research and class participation.
2. All written work must have an appropriate heading (including full name, date, and class period); must be legible and on a standard size of notebook paper, and have correct grammar usage with correct punctuation and spelling.
3. Progress reports will be mailed home at mid-quarter when a student is having problems in class or is in danger of failing a course. Parents are encouraged to contact the appropriate teacher regarding these reports. Honors level students will receive a progress report for any mid-term progress at or below a “B-“
4. Grade reports will be mailed home at the close of each semester.
5. Achievement tests are administered to students at times and grade levels designated by the district and the state.
CORE CLASS PLACEMENT
Both College Prep and Honors Core are rigorous courses that meet and exceed California Standards. Both courses are designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. It is the goal of Hewes Middle School to place students in the course in which they will thrive and be most successful.
INELIGIBLE LIST
Any student who has a GPA at or below 2.0, who violates Hewes rules, TUSD policies, or the California Education Code may be placed on the INELIGIBLE LIST. Any student on the INELIGIBLE list is prohibited from participating in extra-curricular activities. Activities such as after school sports, or end-of-year activities, will be forfeited. Students who have received any Suspension or Truancy in a quarter may be placed on a Behavior Contract as well as the INELIGIBLE List. In addition, students who have below a 2.0 GPA and/or 3 or more needs improvement or unsatisfactory marks in Citizenship on their quarter report cards may be placed on the Ineligible list for the following quarter. Administration reserves the right to determine eligibility.
HEWES TUTORIAL PROGRAM
Tutorial will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 3rd period. Tutorial is a time for re-teaching, making up missing assignments/assessments, enrichment activities, tutoring, and for getting extra help from teachers. All students will be part of the tutorial program.
All students will have their Binder Reminders stamped to verify their attendance at a tutorial. However, if a student is required to attend a planned tutorial session, some teachers MAY stamp the Binder Reminders in advance. It is essential and required that students have their Binder Reminders with them every day at all times. If a student does not have their Binder Reminder at the start of tutorial, the student will remain in his/her 3rd period class and will be assigned an after-school detention. If the binder reminder is lost the student must notify the office, so a replacement may be purchased by the student. The Binder Reminder also serves as a record of tutorial experiences so students must never tear out pages, fold pages, deface, or manipulate the Binder Reminder in any way. The Binder Reminder will be kept intact.
If a student does not have a specific teacher stamp on a tutorial day in their Binder Reminder he/she may choose from a list of other tutorial offerings which may include using the computer lab and/or library to complete assignments. Students with quad pass stickers in their Binder Reminder may sit at outdoor tables, where they will be supervised.
HOMEWORK POLICY
Because classroom time is for instruction, discussion, and clarification, additional study time may be needed for maximum success. Home study is necessary for practicing and refining skills, completing assignments/projects, reading, writing, research, practice and review. Homework also provides opportunities for parents to monitor student understanding and quality of work.
INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR TRAVEL
A student must be out of school for a minimum of 5 days to qualify for independent study. The attendance office must be given AT LEAST a week's notice in order to prepare the independent study packet. The administration will review the student's academic record and make the decision to approve or deny the independent study. Upon return from vacation, the student must present all completed work to the front office prior to turning in the work to their teachers.
TEXTBOOKS AND DISTRICT ISSUED TECHNOLOGY
Students will be held accountable for textbooks, Binder Reminder and electronics issued through the teachers or the Hewes Library. In addition, ALL library books checked out to a student are to be handled with care and returned in excellent condition. Tustin Unified Board Policy #5125.4 authorizes the principal to withhold records, transcripts, grades, certificates and diplomas of any student who willfully or purposely does not return district property loaned to him/her. Parents should be aware that they are responsible for textbooks and electronics given to their students and will be required to pay for lost or damaged materials. Debts for damaged or lost books must be cleared through the librarian before the end of the school year.
iPad USE
- iPad insurance is available to purchase and highly encouraged.
- School Device Coverage Insurance -http://schooldevicecoverage.com/ or 888-978-3515 or by email at support@schooldevicecoverage.com for either the iPad or laptop.
- Come to school daily with a fully charged device. Bring the charging cord issued with your iPad.
- When walking, your iPad is closed and secure.
- Only open and power up the iPad AFTER instructed to by the teacher.
- Do NOT take photographs/videos outside of the classroom (unless directed to by a teacher).
- Remember your iPad is a school issued tool. You are responsible to maintain the iPad in working order. If any damage, such as a cracked screen, happens you are responsible to IMMEDIATELY report the damage to the proper authority and seek to have it repaired. DO NOT wait to report and correct damage.
SAFE SCHOOL
BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS &
ROLLERBLADES/SKATES
Students may ride bicycles, scooters and skateboards to school as long as they do so in a responsible manner and wear a safety helmet. To prevent theft, bicycles, scooters and skateboards must be locked within the bike rack area. Every precaution is made to ensure the safety of bicycles, scooters and skateboards parked at Hewes during the school day; however, Hewes cannot be held financially liable should an item be stolen. Bicycles, scooters and skateboards are never to be ridden on sidewalks, in the Hewes parking lot or inside the school gates. In addition, bikes, scooters and skateboards are always to be walked on the sidewalk and across the crosswalks leading to the school. Safety law requires that all persons under 18 years of age wear a helmet. Students are encouraged to wear a helmet for safety. Skateboards, rollerblades, skates or bikes are not to be ridden on campus.
BULLYING
Bullying of any level will not be tolerated at Hewes. Incidents should be reported to a staff member or administration immediately. The TUSD Bullying policy 5131.2 us available here .
HARASSMENT
Any student who believes he/she has been subjected to harassment by another student, an employee, or a third party on school grounds or at a school sponsored or school related activity off-campus or who has witnessed harassment is strongly encouraged to report the incident to his/her teacher, the front office or any other available school employee. Within one day of receiving such a report, the school employee shall forward the report to the principal.
When a report or complaint of harassment involves off-campus conduct that did not occur in the context of a school related activity, the principal shall assess whether the conduct may create or contribute to the creation of a hostile school environment. If he/she determines that a hostile environment may be created, the complaint shall be investigated and resolved in the same manner as if the prohibited conduct occurred at school.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Students are expected to observe proper safety procedures and school rules on the buses. Failure to do so may result in a citation, disciplinary action, or denial of transportation.
CAMPUS VISITORS
All visitors to Hewes must check in at the front office before entering the campus.
CELL PHONE POLICY
Students may have a cell phone on campus and may use phones before and after school. Cellphones are NOT to be on or in use at any time during the school day. Your cellphone will be taken by a staff member if you have it out or it is on. A parent will need to pick up the phone at the end of the school day in the office. The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen cell phones or other electronics.
CELL PHONE POLICY VIOLATIONS
Students violating the Cell Phone Policy will have their phone taken and given to the office, where it will only be released to the parent or guardian of the student.
- First and second offense - Behavior Intervention Referral (BIR) and staff action taken, phone released to parent.
- Further Offenses – Major Office Referral and administrative action taken. A parent/student conference with administration will be held.
CLEARING THE CAMPUS
All students must clear the campus by 2:45 PM each afternoon. Students doing make-up work or attending tutoring, staying after school for disciplinary reasons, or participating in extra-curricular activities should report to the appropriate class or area before 2:45 PM and leave campus immediately upon finishing the activity. Students may not remain on campus unsupervised beyond 3:00 p.m.
CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY
Hewes is a closed campus, and a student may not leave the campus for any reason without signed parent permission. Lunch passes are not issued.
EMERGENCY DRILLS
Hewes conducts regular disaster, emergency and lockdown drills. When students hear the emergency alarm, they are to follow planned evacuation routes and assemble in designated areas. Once assembled, students are to line up in alphabetical order for roll call. When the drill is over students will be dismissed by class.
ILLNESS OR INJURY
If an illness or injury occurs after a student arrives at school, the student should report to their teacher and then to the office. A nurse is on call and the school office staff is first aid trained. A parent will be notified as needed. Parents, please keep the office informed of address and phone number changes.
INSURANCE
A private insurance company offers an accident policy that gives coverage for regular school sessions and after school sports. They will furnish each student with a list of the benefits covered. Parents have the opportunity to buy this insurance.
TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL
Parents who transport students to and from school must obey all parking regulations and school regulations regarding the drop off and pick up of students. Please note students will not be allowed to walk home from night events.
STUDENT LIFE
GUM CHEWING
Hewes is a gum free environment. Progressive discipline will be pursued for violating this expectation.
DRESS STANDARDS
Hewes students are expected to wear clothing that is comfortable, clean, safe and appropriate. Student clothing must not disrupt the purpose of being at Hewes. Our overall goal continues to be to provide the best educational environment possible. The following is applicable to both boy and girl students.
Shirts/Tops
- Shirts must have sleeves and reach the waistline of the pants.
- No tight/revealing shirts (undergarments showing, midriff tops, see-through, low-cut, sleeve falling off shoulder, etc.)
- Undergarments must be worn at all times, but not be visible
Pants/Shorts/Skirts
- Skirts/ shorts must be mid thigh length
- No excessively tight pants/shorts/skirts (undergarments must not be visible)
- Pants/shorts must be worn at the waistline
- Pants with manufactured fraying or holes may not have open fraying or holes in the thigh area
- Pants/shorts may not allow undergarments to be exposed
- No excessively long, untied, or dangling belts
Prohibited Attire - Dangerous Jewelry/Objects
- No oversized tan, gray, or black cotton work pants (pleats hand folded)
- No metal belt buckles with engraving
- No clothing with professional sports insignia/logo
- No knit stocking caps except school spirit caps
- No bandannas
- No monikers or other gang markings
- No combat-type or steel-toed boots
- No combination deemed gang related by law enforcement agencies
- No military uniforms
- No trench coats
- No chains
- No dangerous objects displayed on clothing
- No riveted/spiked dog collars, belts, or raised rings
- No safety pins
- No chains for wallets or jewelry
- No laser light pens (Students shall be cited as per Penal Code Sections 417.25 & 417.27)
Clothing, apparel and jewelry shall be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignia that is crude, vulgar, profane, demeaning, sexually suggestive, and violent or which advocates or promotes racial, ethnic, religious, sexual prejudice or strife, or which pertains to the use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol.
- No depictions of weapons (i.e., bombs, brass knuckles, grenades, guns)
- No sex/sexual comments/innuendoes
- No drugs or references to drugs (blunt, 13, hemp, marijuana leaf, 4:20, etc.)
- No tobacco products names or trademarks
- No liquor products or bar names or trademarks/logos
- No depicting a person engaged in illegal activities (tagging, weapons, etc.)
- No sleep wear or slippers
- No hats other than school authorized hats, including beanies
- No visible tattoos
Parent support encourages students to dress appropriately. Items that are considered appropriate attire may change as fashion trends change. Parents may call the school at any time for clarification prior to purchase of clothing for school attire.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
- First Offense: Behavior Intervention Referral (BIR) received. Student may be asked to change into PE clothes and parent contact will be made.
- Further Offenses: Major Office Referral and administrative action will be taken.
FOOD SERVICES
At recess and lunch students may purchase snacks, and/or hot meals. Student accounts can be pre-loaded with money for use at the following webpage: http://tustin.healtheliving.net/. No money will be accepted in the office to load on to student accounts. Prices and menus are available. Conduct in food lines and while eating in designated areas is expected to reflect our PBIS rules and expectations. Students may not charge lunches or snacks. Asking or forcing others to give food or money is not acceptable.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Students will be provided with a Student ID card. Students will need to keep the card for use in the Hewes library, cafeteria and to check out blacktop equipment.
LIBRARY
The library is open from 7:35 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays for student use. Additional hours may be available. Students are responsible for materials checked out and are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior in the library. Student lD cards will serve as identification to check out books.
LOST & FOUND
The schools lost and Lost & Found is located n the library. There is also a second table located just inside the front office for parents to drop off forgotten lunches.
The Physical education department has lost and found bins in the locker rooms for items that are left behind.
PE LOCKERS
For physical education class to safeguard personal property, each student is issued a locker and school lock. For security, all school locks must be school-issued. Please note lockers should not be decorated with any item that cannot be easily removed. Any lock not issued by the school in use on school lockers will be removed. If a student loses a lock then a replacement lock will need to be purchased from the PE Department for $8. The school does NOT accept responsibility for items stored in lockers. Students should never share their lockers or lock combination. Money or valuables should not be brought to school; the school will not be responsible for safe keeping of student valuables. Locks remain the property of the school and will be turned in at the end of the year.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE
Under California law, when prescribed medication must be given during school hours, proper forms (available in the office) are to be completed by the parents and doctor. Students are not to have any medication (prescription or generic) in their possession at school.
PROHIBITED ITEMS at school
Students should only bring to school items needed to support learning. Prohibited items will be confiscated and turned in to the office (Toys and playthings, unauthorized sports equipment, ALL electronics not issued by the school, laser light pens, Sharpies and other permanent markers, inappropriate clothing and accessories, scooters, skateboards, etc.). The item will only be released to the parent or guardian of the student after the school day is over. Sharpie markers and laser pens are not returned.
SPECIAL DELIVERIES - INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY
Students are responsible to remember to bring items (i.e., homework, lunch, instruments, clothes) they need throughout the school day. If there is an emergency when you must drop off an item for your student (other than iPads), you may bring it to school and place it in the designated drop off area. No iPads or any kind of technology will be accepted in the office. Even if the student does not know you will be dropping items off, it is their responsibility to check during passing periods and lunchtime to see if the item was dropped off. We do not make deliveries to classes during instruction. Students will be responsible for picking up the items.
- The Hewes staff will not take the responsibility for notifying students to pick up items(s); and
- The Hewes staff will not assume responsibility for supervision and/or distribution of items.
- All perishable items will be discarded at the end of the day.
- Students are not allowed to personally accept food items from a third party vendor.
- Celebratory balloons or other items are not allowed on campus – Students who arrive on campus with such items will be asked to leave the items in the office.
- Parents MAY NOT provide food items for students other than their own.
STUDENT STORE
School supplies such as notebooks, pens, pencils, paper, rulers, and highlighters, along with Hewes logo items, are available for purchase at the Student Store. The PBIS Store is located at the Student Store with many items available for purchase using RRR Cards only. The Student Store is operated by Hewes P.T.A. volunteers during lunch time. Days of operation are posted at the store.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Hewes is your school! Get involved! There will be noon-time activities, assemblies, after-school sports and clubs planned for Highlanders.
8th GRADE PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or greater, good behavior and good attendance as defined below:
- Maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher
- Cannot have more than 3 unsatisfactory marks in citizenship on 2nd semester report card
- Cannot have more than 3 unexcused absences as of 1st day of 4th quarter
- No pending disciplinary actions or suspensions during 4th quarter
Activities include:
- 8th grade specific 4th quarter activities
- 8th grade yearbook signing party
- 8th grade end of the year field trip
- 8th grade promotion dance
- 8th grade promotion activity
CJSF
California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF) is open to Hewes students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average. The purpose of California Junior Scholarship Federation is to foster high standards of scholarship, service, and citizenship at the middle school level. Full membership is available to 7th graders and 8th graders who meet the academic and citizenship requirements and who actively seek membership. Members will be given further eligibility requirements from the sponsoring staff member. Membership is not automatic.
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
There are several clubs and groups available during and after-school which may include: Chess Club, CJSF, GG4G, FOR (Friends of Rachel), Speak Up, Jedi Tech Club and others.
SPORTS
If you like sports, there are a variety of after-school sports to challenge your competitive spirit to include: Cross-country, Basketball and Volleyball. Satisfactory grades are required for participation per TUSD Policy #6145; satisfactory behavior is required per the Hewes Behavior Contract. These are “no-cut” sports. This is a great chance to try something new and represent Hewes.
YEARBOOK
All students at Hewes will want to acquire their own copy of the yearbook, which is sold during registration and later in the year. It is distributed the last week of school.
TUSD STUDENT CONDUCT
The Tustin Unified School District is dedicated to providing an educational program for all students on school campuses that are a safe, secure environment and free from violence. Every student shall attend school punctually and regularly; conform to the regulations of the school; and obey promptly all the directions of teachers and others in authority.
Students shall be held strictly accountable for their conduct. Students who do not exercise the required self-control shall be subject to disciplinary action. The District encourages and solicits the cooperation of parents in regulating the conduct of students.
Students are subject to disciplinary action for misbehavior. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to: detention; counseling; conferences with teachers, counselors, or administrators; class suspension; suspension from school; involuntary transfer or expulsion. Students may also be subject to the alternative disciplinary action of community service on school grounds during school and non- school hours or Saturday school. Community service may include, but not be limited to: school beautification; campus betterment; teacher assistance programs.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Suspension means the removal of a pupil from ongoing instruction for adjustment purposes. During the time a student is suspended from school, he/she is not allowed to be on any school campus or to participate in any school activities.
Expulsion means that a student may not attend any school in the Tustin Unified School District for up to one year, as determined by the Board of Education.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS
Tustin Unified School District lists the following behaviors as unacceptable on school grounds, going to or coming from school, during lunch period on or off campus, or any school-related activities.
Students may be suspended and/or expelled for any or all of the following:
- Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person [E.C. 48900(a)]
- Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing any firearm, air soft gun, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object unless, in the case of possession of any object of this type, the pupil has obtained from a certificated school employee written permission to possess the item, which is concurred in writing by the principal/ designee [E.C. 48900(b)]
- Unlawfully possessing, using, selling, or otherwise furnishing, or is under the influence of any controlled substance, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind [E.C. 48900(c)]
- Unlawfully offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell any controlled substance, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind, and then either selling, delivering, or otherwise furnishing to any person another liquid, substance or material and representing the liquid, substance, or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant [E.C. 48900(d)]
- Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion [E.C. 48900(e)]
- Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or private property [E.C. 48900(f)]
- Stealing or attempting to steal school or private property [E.C. 48900(g)]
- Possessing or using tobacco, or any products containing tobacco or nicotine products, including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel [E.C. 48900(h)]
- Committing an obscene act or engaging in habitual profanity or vulgarity [E.G. 48900(i)]
- Having unlawful possession of, or unlawfully offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell any drug paraphernalia [E.G. 48900(j)]
- Disrupting school activities or otherwise willfully defying the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties, such as: [E.C. 48900(k)]
- Violating the Dress Code
- Being off-limits on school grounds
- Leaving school without permission
- Littering
- Cheating/Plagiarism
- Using skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, or bikes in off-limit areas
- Failing to follow classroom and site rules
- Being truant
- Being involved in forgery
- Making bomb threats/false fire alarms
- Gambling
- Driving unsafely on school grounds
- Possession and/or use of laser light pens
- Knowingly receiving stolen school property or private property [E.C. 48900(l)]
- Possession of an imitation firearm [E.C. 48900(m)]
- Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery [E.C. 48900(n)]
- Harassing, threatening, or intimidating a student who is a witness or complaining witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of either preventing that student from being a witness or retaliating against that student for being a witness, or both [E.C. 48900(o)]
- Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug, Soma.[E.C. 48900(p)]
- Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of an electronic act directed specifically toward a pupil or school personnel [E.C. 48900(r)]
- Making sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the individual’s academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. This section does not apply to students in grades K-3 [E.C. 48900.2]
- Causing, attempting to cause, threatening to cause, or participating in hate violence (grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.3]
- Engaging in harassment, threats, or intimidation directed against a pupil or group of pupils, that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to have the actual and reasonable expected effect or materially disrupting class work, creating substantial disorder, and invading the rights of that pupil or group of pupils by creating an intimidating or hostile education environment (grades 4-12) [E.C. 48900.4]
- Using radios or electronic devices inappropriately (including cellular phones and electronic pagers without prior permission of the principal/designee) [E.C. 489005]
DRUG & ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS
Students who possess, use, or are under the influence of any controlled substance (drug), alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind, or who possess or sell any drug paraphernalia (equipment used for the taking of drugs) shall be suspended from school for 5 days and shall be involuntarily transferred; or suspended for 2 days and participate in a 3-day intervention program, “Project Today” and be involuntarily transferred; or recommended for expulsion depending upon the seriousness of the offense [E.C. 48900(c), 48915(a)]. Students who appear to be under the influence of alcohol are subject to a Breathalyzer test.
1. Students using, under the influence of, or possessing alcohol, drug paraphernalia, or less than 1 ounce of marijuana, and having no previous drug or alcohol violations, shall be reported to the police, suspended for 5 days, and referred to the Student Placement Review Committee (SPRC). If SPRC finds the student guilty, it shall transfer the student to another school within the District unless the Principal, after considering the disciplinary record of the student, recommends the student remain at the school and the SPRC agrees with that recommendation. SPRC may also place the student on probation, specifying required behavior, attendance, academic progress, counseling, and possible restriction of activities.
2. Students having a subsequent drug or alcohol violation after having been found guilty of their first or possessing more than one ounce of marijuana, or selling a controlled substance, shall be suspended for 5 days and shall be recommended for expulsion from TUSD.
MANDATORY EXPULSION
Students who commit any of the following acts at school, or at a school activity off school grounds, shall be recommended for expulsion from Tustin Unified School District: [E.C. 48915(c)]
- Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. This subdivision does not apply to an act of possessing a firearm if the pupil has obtained prior written permission to possess the firearm from a certificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal. This subdivision applies to an act of possessing a firearm only if the possession is verified by an employee of a school district.
- Brandishing a knife at another person.
- Unlawfully selling a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of division 10 of the Health and Safety Code
- Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900 or committing a sexual battery as defined in subdivision (n) or Section 48900 of the Education Code
SUSPENSION FROM CLASS BY TEACHER
According to TUSD Policy # 5114.1 a teacher may suspend a student from his/her class for not more than the day of the suspension and the day following. Whenever a student is removed from a class because he/she committed an obscene act, engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity, disrupted school activities or otherwise defied valid staff authority. As soon as possible, the teacher shall ask the parent/guardian to attend a parent-teacher conference regarding the suspension.
STUDENT FEES
DROPPING OFF FORGOTTEN ITEMS FOR STUDENTS
There is a table located just outside the front office for parents to drop-off forgotten items such as jackets, homework, etc. This is not the Lost & Found. The school's Lost & Found is located in the library. There is also a second table located just inside the front office for parents to drop off forgotten lunches.
SPECIAL DELIVERIES - INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY
Students are responsible to remember to bring items (i.e., homework, lunch, instruments, clothes) they need throughout the school day. If there is an emergency when you must drop off an item for your student (other than iPads), you may bring it to school and place it in the designated drop off area. No iPads or any kind of technology will be accepted in the office. Even if the student does not know you will be dropping items off, it is their responsibility to check during passing periods and lunchtime to see if the item was dropped off. We do not make deliveries to classes during instruction. Students will be responsible for picking up the items.
- The Hewes staff will not take the responsibility for notifying students to pick up items(s)
- The Hewes staff will not assume responsibility for supervision and/or distribution of item(s).
- All perishable items will be discarded at the end of the day.
- Students are not allowed to personally accept food items from a third party vendor.
- Celebratory balloons or other items are not allowed on campus – Students who arrive on campus with such items will be asked to leave the items in the office.
- Parents MAY NOT provide food items for students other than their own.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Tustin Unified School District, Hewes Middle School
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
(Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
The Tustin Unified School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, medical condition, pregnancy and related conditions, retaliation, or political beliefs; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in District programs. A copy of the District’s nondiscrimination policy is available from the Tustin Unified School District Office.
The following position is designated Coordinator for Nondiscrimination at Hewes Middle School to handle complaints regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, and to answer inquiries regarding the District’s nondiscrimination policies:
Lisa Swain
Assistant Principal
Hewes Office
714-730-7348
Any student who feels that he/she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying should immediately contact the Coordinator, the principal, or any other staff member. In addition, any student who observes any such incident should report the incident to the Coordinator or principal, whether or not the victim files a complaint.
Any school employee who observes an incident of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying or to whom such an incident is reported shall report the incident to the Coordinator or principal, whether or not the victim files a complaint.
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Aeries Parent Portal
Aeries Parent Portal - this is where parents and middle school students can find grades posted for each class, along with parent contact information, and student contact and attendance data. Missing assignments are also identified on Aeries. Parents can access Aeries using their own login information and view each of their TUSD student's files in one place. It is important that parents keep their contact information updated on Aeries.
Illuminate
Illuminate is what students often use for assessments, including district checkpoints. Students can log in to the Illuminate Home Connection using Google.
Khan Academy
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Parenting in a Digital World
HELPING YOU NAVIGATE YOUR CHILD’S DIGITAL WORLD
What apps are on your child’s phone? What social media are they using? What age should a child have a smart phone? Digital technology is an excellent tool to make and enhance social relationships, however, it can also expose our children to risk.
Clayton Cranford, cyber safety expert and law enforcement professional, is a good resource to help us navigate this very important subject. He created the Cyber Safety Cop website and authored "Parenting in the Digital World". He teaches parents and students how to avoid the inherent risks of social media and other web-based platforms by knowing the danger signs and using safe practices.
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