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2013 – 2014 STUDENT AGENDA
Chris Wozniak 2012
FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
“DEDICATED TO SCHOLARSHIP”
MUSTANGS
THE SCHOLAR’S PLEDGE
We, the students of the Santa Ana Unified
School District, pledge to be dedicated to
scholarship. We will strive to succeed and build
an honorable future. We will make our city proud
by being respectful and responsible. We shall not
only ensure success for ourselves, but we will also
encourage success in others.
MMMaster the standards.
UUUse your time and talents wisely
SSShow respect to all.
TTTreat others as you would like to be treated.
AAAct responsibly.
NNNever give less than your best.
GGGreet all students and staff.
SSServe your school and community.
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Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School A California Distinguished School
2000 N. Bristol Street Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 972-7800 School Website : www.sausd.us/mendez
***Todas las paginas de la agenda estan disponibles en español en el internet**
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School Mission Statement At Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School, a California Distinguished School, it is our mission
to provide students with a rigorous learning environment that encourages high expectations for
success through standards-based, student-centered instruction. We believe education is the shared
responsibility of the student, parents, school and community. Together, we provide an academically
rich, caring, and supportive environment that promotes respect and motivates students to learn, to
act responsibly, to monitor their own academic progress, and to develop skills for life-long success.
This agenda belongs to:
Name _________________________________ Student I.D. Number____________
Address ______________________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State __________ Zip _______________
Best phone numbers to reach legal guardians:
Name of guardian____________________________________
Home(___)_____________ Work(___)_____________ Cell(___)_____________
Name of guardian____________________________________
Home(___)_____________ Work(___)_____________ Cell(___)_____________
MY CLASS SCHEDULE
PERIOD ROOM SUBJECT TEACHER Seminar Seminar
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MENDEZ SCHOOLWIDE SUPPLIES AND
BINDER POLICY
Recommended Supplies
Optional Supplies
Binder Order
Mr. Binder
Mendez
Mustangs
Backpack
Agenda (replacement cost will be $5.00)
2” three-ring binder
6 labeled tab dividers (No pockets)
Zippered supply pouch/container
8 ½” x 11” college-ruled, loose leaf paper
Graph paper
2 #2 pencils
Red correcting pen/pencil
2 pens
1 pencil sharpener w/cap
1 box colored pencils
1 eraser
1 highlighter
P.E. Uniform
Additional supplies as specified by teachers
Hole reinforcers
Notebook dictionary/thesaurus
Other supplies as requested by your
teachers
1. Supply pouch (or container in backpack)
2. Agenda
3. Mendez Supplies and Binder Policy
4. Student Data Tracker
5. 6 labeled dividers (1 for each subject) in
order of schedule
6. Loose leaf notebook paper
7. Parent notices in front pocket
REMEMBER!!! Organize work by
o Class subject
o Date (most recent in front)
Remove paper from rings without
ripping the holes.
No spiral paper or pocket folders
Use front pocket of binder for parent
notices ONLY!
Don’t make me do
the shake test on
your binder!
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MENDEZ MENDEZ
SCHOOLWIDE SCHOOLWIDE
BINDER CHECK BINDER CHECK
Peer Evaluation Peer Evaluation
Student: ____________________ Student: ____________________
____ 2”, 3-ring binder ____ 2”, 3-ring binder
Backpack Organization Backpack Organization
____ supply pouch (or supply container ____ supply pouch (or supply container
in backpack) with 2 pens, 2 pencils in backpack) with 2 pens, 2 pencils
____ Student Agenda (classwork + homework) ____ Student Agenda (classwork+homework)
Binder Organization (in this order) Binder Organization (in this order)
____ Supplies and Binder Policy ____ Supplies and Binder Policy
____ Student Data Tracker ____ Student Data Tracker
____ Dividers in order of schedule ____ Dividers in order of schedule
____ student work organized by ____ student work organized by
date (most recent in front) date (most recent in front)
____ blank, college-ruled paper ____ blank, college-ruled paper
____ front pocket of binder used ____ front pocket of binder used
only for parent notices only for parent notices
____ No loose papers in backpack ____ No loose papers in backpack
____ SHAKE TEST ____ SHAKE TEST
____ TOTAL ____ TOTAL 0 – 3 first to be cut on “Survivors” 0 – 3 first to be cut on “Survivors”
4 – 6 Binder Bloopers 4 – 6 Binder Bloopers
7 - 8 Getting it Together 7 - 8 Getting it Together
9-10 Mighty, Mighty Mustang! 9-10 Mighty, Mighty Mustang!
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GONZALO AND FELICITAS MENDEZ
Like so many other Mexican American
families living in California in the 1940’s,
Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez faced
discrimination at all levels of society. After
the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo of 1848
ceded California and the Southwest to the
United States, Mexican American Families
saw little hope of having equality with their
Anglo counterparts. Mr. and Mrs. Mendez
were hurt by the discrimination they
encountered on a daily basis. But it hurt
them even more when they saw their
children become victims of this
discrimination. After one hundred years of
California’s Mexican American children
being relegated to an inferior education,
Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez decided to do
something about it.
Gonzalo was a tenant farmer living in the
Westminster area of Southern California.
Mendez and his wife, Felicitas, decided that
neither they nor their children were going to
be treated as second class citizens.
In early 1945, they organized a group of
parents to take on the Orange County School
and stop its practice of keeping Mexican
American children segregated from Anglo
children. While Anglo children attended
academically oriented classes in modern
buildings using new books, Mexican
American children attended vocationally
oriented classes in old buildings using
inferior books.
Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez knew that a
legal fight against a well entrenched
segregationist educational system was going
to be tough. This did not stop them. A civil
rights attorney was hired and the lawsuit
was filed in the federal courts in Los
Angeles. The lawsuit named five Mexican
American families, including the Mendez
family as plaintiffs.
The lawsuit, entitled Mendez V.
Westminster, asked the court to issue an
injunction ordering the integration of the
school district. The lawsuit argued that
segregation based on national origin violated
the United States Constitution. The case
was won but the district appealed. On April
14, 1947, the 9th
Circuit U.S. Court of
Appeals ruled in favor of the Mexican
American families.
Eight years after Mendez V. Westminster, the
then future Justice of the Supreme Court,
Thurgood Marshall, argued the famous case
of Brown V. Board of Education. The
Brown case outlawed the “separate but
equal” education throughout the United
States. In arguing his case, Marshall cited
and relied on Mendez V. Westminster as
legal precedent.
Because of their bravery and dedication,
Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez opened the
door for a better education not only for
children in California, but for children
throughout the United States. Their efforts
have been recently recognized and honored
by groups like the Los Angeles Mexican
American Bar Association.
On December 3, 1997, the Santa Ana School
Board, the same school district that once
practiced segregation, dedicated the Gonzalo
and Felicitas Mendez Intermediate
Fundamental School. Mendez Intermediate
Fundamental School will be a school of
choice. All students will have the
opportunity to receive a quality and enriched
curriculum, regardless of the language they
speak or the color of their skin.
Sylvia Mendez received the 2010
Presidential Medal of Freedom from
President Barack Obama. This is the highest
civilian award given in the United States.
MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School
provides an alternative educational approach
for students in grades six through eight.
Primary emphasis is placed on a highly
structured program of basic academic skills
and enrichment and the establishment of
good study habits. The school seeks to
instill within each student, a sense of
responsibility, patriotism, accomplishment
and a positive self-image.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION
Emphasis on basic academic skills
and enrichment
Structured classroom in which
learning is teacher initiated, directed
and supervised, with an emphasis on
dynamic, innovative and creative
teaching
High standards of student conduct to
enhance quality instruction
Insistence on good study habits, self
discipline and responsibility
Reinforcement of the traditional
values of patriotism, citizenship,
respect, courtesy and pride in
accomplishment
High standards for student dress as
expressed in the Mendez Dress Code
Parent commitment, communication,
and involvement throughout the
students’ education at Mendez
Fundamental Intermediate School
SAUSD CITIZENSHIP CODE
“We the students of the Santa Ana
Unified School District, pledge to be
dedicated to scholarship. We will strive
to succeed and build an honorable future.
We will make our city proud by being
respectful and responsible. We shall not
only ensure success for ourselves, but we
will also encourage success in others.”
Written by Ana Maldonado
SAUSD Student 2008-2009
PARENT EXPECTATIONS:
Parent involvement is a major component
of the fundamental philosophy. We are
seeking parents to participate on the
following committees and in the
following organizations:
PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student
Association)
School Site Council
District Advisory Committee
ELAC Committee
Superintendent’s Cabinet
Each Mendez family is expected to
volunteer for a minimum of two hours per
year. See the Mendez parent involvement
policy and the Mendez volunteer contract
for more ways to participate.
NOTE TO PARENTS
An important aspect of the fundamental
school curriculum is the appreciation and
promotion of citizenship, patriotism, the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Unites States
Flag, the Mendez Citizenship Code, and
our American heritage. Please be advised
of this as you enroll your student in the
fundamental program.
How to be Successful at Mendez
AGENDA
Agenda pages may not be torn out, folded
over, written or drawn on (includes
doodling). Nor may any stickers or
drawings of any kind be glued, taped or
stapled on to the cover or anywhere in the
agenda. All information written in the
Agenda must pertain to school business.
Any Agenda’s found not meeting the
standard will be replaced at the student’s
expense. The purpose of the Agenda is to
maintain each student organized and help
them maintain themselves prepared.
HOMEWORK
Homework is assigned daily to help the
student become more self-reliant, to learn to
work independently, to improve skills
taught, to master concepts, and to complete
assigned projects. Students are to write ALL
classroom and homework assignments in
their agendas every day. A daily schedule
should be followed to maximize students’
learning potential. Students should review
homework with parents every evening.
Homework is graded on completeness, but
more importantly the quality of the work
produced by the student. If work is
complete, one hour of silent reading should
be set up by the parent. Here is a sample of
a homework schedule that might be
followed.
6th
grade: 1 to 1 ½ hours of study
time including completion of actual
homework, review of each subject
and personal reading time.
7th
and 8th
grade: 2 to 2 ½ hours
each night following the same
schedule as stated above.
QUALITY OF CLASSWORK AND
HOMEWORK
Students should always strive to do their
very best on all of their work. Students
should always assess their work in these
three ways:
1. Is the work neatly written or typed?
Is it readable?
Is the handwriting well formed?
If using a computer, was the
correct font and size used?
If the assignment calls for it, is
the work designed neatly and
completely?
Are you using blue or black ink?
2. Is the work organized and
complete?
Is the entire assignment done?
Does the work make sense?
Did you head your paper
correctly?
3. Were the teacher’s directions
followed completely?
Did you compare the assignment
to your agenda to make sure you
did the right work?
Did you double-check your
agenda?
Did you do everything the
teacher expects you to do?
Promotion Policy
The promotion policy of the Santa Ana
Unified School District states that students
who earn a combination of 5 or more: Far
Below Basic (FBB) or Below Basic (BB) on
the Standards-Based grade and/or a 1 or 2 on
the Performance grade on their semester
report cards may not be eligible to promote
to the next grade. Eighth grade students
must also pass the US Constitution Test to
promote to high school.
REPORT CARDS
At Mendez we use a standards-based
grading system. Report cards are issued
with standards-based, performance based,
and citizenship grades instead of the “A-F”
letter grades. Standard’s based grades
measure students compared to California
State Standards. Citizenship and
performance grades reflect work, effort, and
behavior in the classroom. There will be
three grading periods per semester. Below
is a sample of a standards-based report card.
Progress reports are sent home every six
weeks and grades can always be checked
online at www.sausd.us/mendez.
Please refer to the front page for report card
sample.
Parents will be notified by a Mendez staff
member if their child is performing below
expectations in the following areas:
academics, attendance or disciplinary
concerns. A parent conference may be
required and/or a Board of Review meeting
may be scheduled for students that are in
danger of failing or recommended for
retention.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
A Parent Conference Day for all students will be
scheduled and parents will be notified of the
date. Teachers will schedule conferences for
students who are in need of academic assistance,
but all parents are encouraged to schedule a
conference if they so desire. Students will not
attend school this day, providing the opportunity
for teachers to meet with parents individually to
discuss students’ academic progress, work habits
and behavior.
Parents are always welcome to contact the
school at any time. Our teachers will be glad to
arrange a conference with you at a mutually
convenient time. A note sent to the school or a
telephone call to the child’s counselor can set up
such a meeting.
TESTING
Students at Mendez are tested yearly using
school, district and state-mandated tests to
measure students’ progress in the areas of
reading, language, and math. The following
tests are administered over the course of the
year:
STAR Grades 6 - 8
STAR Writing Grades 7
Writing Proficiency Grades 6 - 8
United States Constitution Test Grade 8
CELDT EL Students
Parents will be notified of their student’s
test results.
Students must pass an established number of
curriculum classes and successfully complete
any prescribed supplemental instructional
programs in order to be promoted to high school.
Specifically, eighth-grade students shall be
retained if they do not meet these requirements
or they do not pass the required Constitution
Test.
When a student’s grades and test scores fall
below the set standards, a “Board of Review”,
compromised of the counselor and an
administrator, meet to discuss recommendations
for promotion or retention. The school will
make every attempt to consult and work with
parents to help solve students’ academic
problems throughout the year.
Standards-
Based
Grades
Performance
Grades Citizenship
Advanced 85-100%
5
Student’s Work/Effort
is
Outstanding 90-100%
5 Outstanding
Proficient
65-84%
4
Student’s
Work/Effort
is Above Average
80-89%
4 Above Average
Basic
55-64%
3
Student’s Work/Effort
is Average
70-79%
3 Average
Below
Basic
27-54%
2
Student’s Work/Effort
is Below
Average 60-69%
2 Needs
Improvement
Far Below
Basic
1-26%
1
Student does
little or no work
0-59%
1 Unsatisfactory
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are issued to each student. Students
are responsible for keeping textbooks and should
return the books at the end of the school year in
good condition. Damaged or lost books should
be paid for regardless of the cause. Each student
must clear their textbook account before
attending school functions. FOR DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS ON FINES AND HOW TO
COVER AND KEEP YOUR TEXTBOOKS
IN GOOD CONDITION PLEASE VISIT
OUR LIBRARY WEBPAGE.
LIBRARY
Library services are provided to all students.
Students are required to bring a current school
I.D. to check out books. Students are responsible
for keeping books in good condition. Library
books and any other materials issued through
our school library should be kept in your
possession and not “loaned” to other students.
You are responsible for the books checked out to
your library account. Books are on loan to the
students for two weeks at a time and should be
renewed or returned on time. Damaged books
should be paid for according to the amount of
damage and lost books will be charged the full
replacement value. VISIT OUR LIBRARY
WEBPAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
AND SERVICES.
COMPUTER LAB
Students have access to the computer lab during
school hours. Continuously check the hours of
the computer lab as they do change throughout
the school year. REMEMBER that an adult must
be present when students are using the computer
lab. Computers are exclusively for school
homework and projects. Students are responsible
for saving and retrieving documents
independently in a safe manner. STUDENTS
THAT DAMAGE SCHOOL
TECHNOLOGY WILL LOOSE THEIR
COMPUTER LAB PRIVILEGES AND MAY
BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR DAMAGE
AND/OR REPLACEMENTS COSTS.
STUDY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
There are many additional programs that
students can be a part of that will help them
achieve success at Mendez. Each of these
programs is supervised by a credentialed
staff member. A brief explanation of each
one is listed below:
BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB PROGRAM
This is an after-school program available on
campus through the Boys' and Girls' Club of
Santa Ana. Students will have the
opportunity to work on completing
homework. In addition, students will be
involved in other activities including sports
and games. This program is available
Monday through Friday for 3 hours
following the end of each day. To be
involved in this program, an application
must be completed and returned.
Applications will be available in the main
office. For more information please
contact (714) 972-7941.
NOAH PROJECT
This is a neighborhood learning center that
provides after-school homework help and
tutoring to students in the downtown Santa
Ana area. Special emphasis is put on
improving basic reading and math skills and
improving overall English-language
proficiency. Any student in grades 6 – 8 is
eligible to participate in the program and is
free to all that attend. In order for students
to participate, students must complete the
registration form, which can be obtained
from the counselor’s office.
COLLEGE TUTORS
Santa Ana Community College has available
college students who serve as tutors.
College tutors can be obtained for $15 - $20
per hour. If you are interested in arranging
for this service you may call Santa Ana
Community College (714) 564-6260.
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez Fundamental School has
been designed to help students focus on academic success.
It is expected that every student will cooperate fully within
the framework of the Code of Student Conduct.
CAMPUS CONDUCT
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School is a community
of students gathered for the purpose of formal learning,
wherein each respects himself, others and the school. All
students are expected to:
1. Demonstrate acceptable behavior in the
classroom, on the school grounds, and on
the way to and from school, during assigned
detentions or Saturday School Programs.
2. Comply with the school dress code or the
district mandatory uniform policy.
3. Attend classes on time, every day, unless out
of school for a valid reason (e.g. illness or
bereavement).
4. At no time deface damage, destroy, steal, or
litter school district property of the property
of other persons.
5. Be honest, courteous, respectful, and
demonstrate good manners.
6. Demonstrate respect for our country and its
symbols through participation in appropriate
patriotic activities.
7. Move quietly and in a safe and orderly
manner throughout the campus.
8. Bring appropriate materials to all classes
daily.
9. Refrain from inappropriate or public display
of affection. (This means holding hands,
kissing and/or hugging)
10. Eat food in the lunch area only. Maintain a
clean campus by disposing of all trash in the
proper containers.
11. Obey directions for seating, conduct, and
dismissal at assemblies.
12. Maintain the standards of Mendez
Fundamental Intermediate School when not
under the direct supervision of a teacher or
supervisor and when attending school
activities off campus.
13. Complete the registration process for all
bicycles being ridden to school. Bicycles
must be securely locked in the bicycle racks.
14. When riding to and from school, students
are expected to obey all traffic regulations.
The law requires that all students must wear
a bicycle helmet.
15. Use the library responsibly, respecting the
rights of others, using materials properly,
and returning book on time (see textbook
contract).
16. Promptly pay for lost, damaged, and/or
overdue library books and textbooks.
17. Use the computer labs and hardware
appropriately at all times.
STUDENTS WILL NOT AT ANY TIME:
1. Cheat, forge signatures, or copy other
student’s work.
2. Leave class or come to the office without a
pass from the teacher or supervisor.
3. Leave Campus during the school day for any
reason without permission from the
Attendance Office.
4. Use profane or vulgar language or make
obscene or suggestive gestures.
5. Make any threat to commit, attempt to
commit, or commit any physical violence
against other students or school personnel.
6. Push, hit, kick, “play fight”, wrestle, tease or
call other students inappropriate names.
7. Spank, pour liquid upon, or participate in
any form of harassment or hazing of a
student.
8. Bring any form of toys, balls, bats or similar
equipment/ or collectibles such as trading
cards.
9. Ride bicycles, skateboards, or roller skates
on school grounds, especially in the parking
lot, at anytime (including athletic events and
practices)
10. Chew gum on campus at any time or at any
school-sponsored event.
11. Loiter on or near school grounds, in parking
structure or in the commercial shopping
center before or after school.
12. Climb fences or safety railings.
13. Touch, lift, push, sit on or deface any
vehicle on or near the school grounds.
14. Privately sell candy or other items on the
Mendez campus.
15. Gamble, State and Federal laws pertaining
to minors outlaws all forms of wagering or
betting in any manner.
16. Use possess or distribute tobacco, any
controlled substance (including marijuana),
narcotics, alcohol or intoxicant, or other
contraband or drug paraphernalia on the
school campus or at any time when under
the jurisdiction of the school.
17. Posses or use lethal weapons (including
knives), or any item that may be constituted
as a weapon (brass knuckles, razors, etc.),
explosive devices or any forms of caps,
poppers, fireworks, stink bombs, or replicas.
18. Take medication at school without a written
notification from parents and doctors. The
medication must be in an original box or
container with a pharmacy label attached.
All medication must be administered
through the Health Office.
19. Write on backpacks, except the student’s
name.
20. Fold, tear, or cross through pages in the
Student Agenda.
THREATS
Any student who threatens the school
community or any specific member(s) of the
school community whether in writing or
verbally, with the commission of a crime
which could result in severe bodily injury,
death, and/or property damage will be
subject to immediate suspension, police
involvement, and possible expulsion from
the school district.
ASSAULTS AND/OR BATTERY
AGAINST A STAFF MEMBER
Depending on the circumstances, action will
include any, or a combination of any of the
following:
Parent conference
School suspension
School transfer
Police involvement
Expulsion from school district
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual Harassment is engaging in the sexual
harassment of another student or a staff
member by demonstrating unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and/or other verbal, visual, or physical
conduct of a sexual nature. Depending on
the circumstances, action may include any,
or a combination of any of the following:
Parent conference
School suspension
School transfer
Police involvement
Expulsion from the school district
SEXTING
Sexting is the act of sending sexually
explicit messages or photographs, primarily
between mobile phones. Sexting is against
the law and students can be prosecuted for
any such acts. Depending on the
circumstances, action may include any, or a
combination of any of the following:
Parent conference
School suspension
School transfer
Police involvement
Expulsion from the school district
CYBER BULLING
The National Crime Prevention Council
defines Cyber-bullying as: "when the
Internet, cell phones or other devices are
used to send or post text or images intended
to hurt or embarrass another person.” Often
times this happens via Facebook, MySpace
and other internet or technologically based
social networks. These offences occur at
home and at school and we ask that parents
be diligent in monitoring their child’s use of
these devices. Depending on the
circumstances, action may include any, or a
combination of any of the following:
Parent conference
School suspension
School transfer
Police involvement
Expulsion from the school district
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
The Mendez Fundamental school
philosophy reflects a strong commitment to
student academics, discipline, attendance,
and dress code. It is expected that students
will complete all school assignments in
order to demonstrate proficiency and
understanding, behave in a respectful
manner toward all school personnel and
other students, attend school daily and
punctually, and dress in the school uniform
in order to reflect school pride.
Listed below are the consequences that
students face for failure to meet school
expectations:
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
All students will be held to high standards of
appropriate student behavior. Fighting,
threats, truancy, use of profanity,
demonstration of disrespect toward
school personnel or other students, sexual
harassment, drug possession or use,
weapon possession will not be tolerated. All students who fail to abide by the school
rules will be referred to the assistant
principal or principal. Parents will be
notified of each incident. If the student is
unable to improve in a timely manner,
he/she will be asked to leave Mendez
Fundamental.
CONSEQUENCES
Fighting, Bullying, Hazing or Intimidation
Any student involved in fighting/ bullying/
hazing/ intimidation will be suspended from
school for a period of no less than one day
and not more than five days.
Causing serious injury to another person
may result in the student being
recommended for expulsion from the
school district.
Incident 1 Suspension from school for one
to five days
Possible police involvement
Parent contact
Incident 2 Suspension from school for one
to five days
Student Behavior Contract
Student Study Team referral
Possible police involvement
Parent conference
Incident 3 Suspension from school for one
to five days
School transfer
Possible police involvement
Parent conference
ASSIGNMENT CARDS
Each teacher will keep a file of
“Assignment Cards” to monitor students
who fail to complete class assignments and
homework. Student failing to complete an
assignment will be required to sign the
“Assignment Card” and the parent will be
notified. If the problem persists, the
following consequences will be employed:
TARDY CARDS:
All students must be in their assigned seat
when the bell rings. If a student fails to
comply, the students will be required to sign
a “Tardy Card”. The tardy card will
monitor the number of times the student is
late to class. If the problem persists, the
following consequences will be employed.
1ST
TEACHER/STUDENT
CONFERENCE/PARENT
NOTIFICATION
2ND
TEACHER CONSEQUENCE/
PARENT NOTIFICATION
3RD
COUNSELOR REFERRAL:
(30 min. Central Detention)
4TH
COUNSELOR REFERRAL:
(60 min. Central Detention)
5TH
COUNSELOR REFERRAL:
(Parent Conference w/counselor/
Saturday School Program)
6TH
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REFERRAL:
(Saturday School Program/
Parent Conference)
7TH
PRINCIPAL REFERRAL:
(Possible SST)
1ST
WARNING
2ND
15 MINUTE TEACHER DETENTION/
PARENT NOTIFICATION
3RD
COUNSELOR REFERRAL:
(30 min. Central Detention)
4TH
COUNSELOR REFERRAL:
(60 min. Central Detention)
5TH
COUNSELOR REFERRAL:
(Parent Conference with counselor/
Saturday School Program)
6TH
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REFERRAL:
(Saturday School Program/SST)
7TH
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REFERRAL:
( Sat. School Program/Possible SARB)
8TH
PRINCIPAL REFERRAL:
(Parent/Student Conference)
A STUDENT WHO WILLINGLY CONTINUES TO FAIL TO ABIDE BY
THE SCHOOL CONTRACT SIGNED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE
SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REMAIN AT MENDEZ
FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.
MENDEZ DRESS CODE POLICY
The uniform and dress code policy is a
fundamental part of the contract each family
signs upon enrolling at Mendez
Fundamental Intermediate. This policy is in
place to reinforce appropriate dress and
behavior and also to reduce the cause for
teasing and clothing competition among our
students.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL
ATTIRE*
Boys and girls must wear a three-
button polo shirt tucked in at the
waist. Shirts can only be solid navy,
white, gray, royal blue or black.
Turtleneck or long sleeved shirts may
be worn under the collared uniform
shirt in cold weather only. Spandex
type blouses or tops are not permitted
Boys and girls may wear blue, black,
gray or khaki slacks, shorts, skirts,
skorts, capris or jumpers
Black and blue jeans, sweat pants,
nylon, denim-like, corduroy, or
denim pants/ clothing are not
permitted
Jeans are not allowed. Any pants
that look like jeans are not allowed.
“Jeans are pants with double
stitching or rivets or jean-like
material or print.”
Pants must fit appropriately. They
must not be too tight fitting or too lose
fitting. They must be hemmed.
Pants with belt loops require that the
student use a belt
Shoes must be in neutral colors (black,
white, beige, brown) or dark/royal
blue. Other colors such as baby blue,
red, yellow, green or patterned shoes,
etc. are not acceptable. As a safety
precaution all shoes must have laces
and tied appropriately at all times,
no slip on shoes, flip-flops or sandals.
Colored or thick shoelaces are not
permitted
Boots will not be permitted.
Sock or stockings must be worn with
shoes at all times and must be school
colors.
Bandannas, hairnets and other
headgear are not permitted
Approved hats are permitted in PE
classes only. They are not to be worn
in the classroom or on campus before
or after school
Visible jewelry is limited to small
watches, a ring, a necklace, one
bracelet and one earring in each ear.
Earrings may be no larger than half
an inch, nor dangle more than half
an inch. NO PLUGS OR SPIKES. Oversized or exaggerated jewelry is
not permitted. Boys are not permitted
to wear earrings
Outerwear (jackets, sweatshirts, coats)
may be black, navy blue, royal blue,
gray or white. There should be no
visible markings, insignias, pictures
or logos on outerwear, except for
Mendez school logos
HAIR
Extreme hairstyles and cuts are not
permitted
No hair that hinders a student’s view
behind them will be permitted
Bangs worn below the eyebrows are
not acceptable
Artificially colored hair is not
permitted
Spiked or heavily jelled hair
longer than one inch is not
permitted
Shaved heads are not permitted
Hair length for boys must be above
the collar of their shirt
No Mohawks, fauxhawks, or rhino
style hair.
No hair extensions
BOTTOM WEAR
Cut-off sweats or jeans, bike shorts,
boxer shorts or shorts that look like
boxer shorts (worn as outerwear), are
not permitted
Overalls are not permitted.
Shorts, skirts and skorts must fall
below the student’s middle finger
when his/her arm are at his/her side
Dresses that are strapless, off the
shoulder, have cut-out designs or
spaghetti-strapped sundresses are not
allowed
Cargo pants will be allowed but
must fit appropriately at the waist.
Pants cannot be oversized and
must be of the appropriate length
Capri pants that are not too tight will
be permitted. No rubber bands are
permitted at the bottom of pants.
Pants may not be frayed or torn.
No leggings are permitted, as outer
wear or under skirts or shorts. Small
shorts are permitted under skirts for
modesty issues
SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, TOPS, JACKETS
Any colors other than white, royal
blue, navy blue, black or gray are
not allowed, including the trim,
cuffs and hood lining of outerwear.
Shirts (T-shirts) worn as undershirts
must be school colors only
White t-shirts, with or without
pockets are not allowed as outerwear
Air hole or fishnet styled shirts or
shirts that show bare midriffs are not
allowed
Pendleton plaids and Pendleton-type
(wool) shirts are not allowed
Shirts that are short in length and
therefore do not stay tucked in at the
waist/belt area are not allowed
See-through or transparent tops are
not allowed
Logos other than Mendez, regardless
of their size, are not permitted
Mendez
HEADGEAR, BELTS AND
ACCESSORIES
No studded belts, bracelets or
necklaces of any kind
Belt buckles with cut out initials or
designs of any kind are not permitted
Belts hanging more than 4 inches
from the first belt loop are not
permitted
Clothing and accessories which are
unsafe and/or dangerous (e.g.
studded wrist bands, metal belts,
chains, handcuffs, etc…)
PERSONAL GROOMING
Beard, goatees, and mustaches are
not permitted
Body piercing, body tattoos or
writing on the skin is not permitted
Acrylic nails and/or fingernail polish
or makeup or any kind (including
lipstick, blush, eyebrow pencil,
eyeliner, mascara, or face/body
glitter) are not permitted
Clothing, haircuts and accessories
worn in a manner which could be
associated with gangs or crews are
not permitted
SPECIAL NOTE
As with all school rules, the dress code will
be enforced and applied on the way to
school, at school, on the way home, and at
all school functions and events.
If students come dressed or groomed
(haircut, etc.) inappropriately, parents may
be called to bring a change of clothes or take
the students home to change or have their
hairstyle or color corrected. Students may
need to put on PE clothes if no one at home
can be reached and dress is inappropriate.
VIOLATIONS OF THE DRESS CODE
WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY
ACTION.
As fashion trends change, there may be a
need to modify the dress code. When this
occurs, parents will be notified in the
“Parent Newsletter” or by special written
announcement. Students will be notified in
the Mendez Daily Bulletin.
Concerning new fad clothing and hair styles,
please call the school for clarification prior
to clothing purchase or hair appointment at
(714) 972-7800, or bring the clothing to
school for approval.
*Other attire additions or changes can occur
depending on style changes, and Administrator
approval.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
Each time a student violates the Mendez
Dress Code parents will receive a written
notice from the school listing the specific
infraction and consequence. Students who
chose to disobey either the Uniform Policy
or the Mendez Dress Code will receive one
or more of the following consequences:
warning, campus clean-up, detention,
Saturday Work Program, suspension, and/or
removal from Mendez Fundamental
Intermediate School.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION
After school detention ranges from 30 to 60
minutes. Detentions are intended to serve as
a disciplinary aid in improving students’
behavior, tardiness, and completion of class
work. Students may be assigned campus
clean up, or gum scraping as a consequence
or they may be allowed to work on
homework. Students are required to
return all ‘signed’ discipline forms to the
Discipline Office BEFORE SCHOOL
starts. An additional 30 minute detention
is assigned if students fail to return the
signed form.
SATURDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Saturday School starts at 7:45 a.m. and
ends at 12:15 p.m. Parents will be notified
in advance as to the date a student is to
attend Saturday School via a form which
must be signed and returned. All forms
must be turned in to the Discipline Office
before school or the consequence will be
doubled. It will be the responsibility of the
parent of each student assigned to Saturday
School to make arrangements for their
child’s transportation.
Any student arriving after 7:45 a.m. will
not be allowed to stay and must return
home. He/she will be assigned two
additional Saturday Schools.
SUSPENSIONS
There are times that because of the
seriousness of the offense, a student must be
suspended from school. When this happens,
the following conditions are in effect:
1. The student is in complete custody
and jurisdiction of his/her parents or
legal guardian during the entire
period of suspension.
2. The student may not be on the
campus of any school in the Santa
Ana Unified School District during
school or non-school hours while
suspended.
3. A student may not return to school
from a suspension until a parent
conference has been held with a
school administrator or designee.
4. Students who are suspended run the
risk of being returned to their
neighborhood school.
DISCIPLINE PROBATION
An inherent part of Mendez Fundamental
Intermediate School is its consistent and
active enforcement of the school rules.
Should a student be referred to the office on
a regular basis without showing signs of a
significant effort to improve, the student will
be placed on probation.
This step is taken after the school staff has
made repeated efforts to work with both the
student and the parents. A letter will inform
the parents that the student has been placed
on probation. If significant improvement
and effort is not made, the student may be
transferred to their neighborhood school.
Those students who have shown
improvement will be allowed to remain at
Mendez. The school counselors and
assistant principals review the files and
make recommendations to the principal.
Should the student be transferred to their
neighborhood school at the end of the school
year, parents will be notified by mail.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate will be
offering a variety of co-curricular and extra-
curricular activities to students who are
eligible to participate. Students are
encouraged to participate in programs,
activities, and clubs that contribute to their
social and emotional growth. Activities will
be structured so as to improve peer
interaction and character development.
STANDARD FOR ELIGIBILITY
Representing the school in the co-curricular
program is considered a privilege. In order
to represent the school in any public contest,
performance, athletics, or to be a member of
student government, a student must maintain
a 2.0 grade point average and satisfactory
citizenship for the previous and present
semesters. Weekly school eligibility
standards will be imposed on all students
participating in athletic and co-curricular
activities. If a student is absent from school,
he/she will not be allowed to perform in any
school-sponsored activity that afternoon or
evening. A student must attend at least four
periods (2 block periods) on a partial day of
absence to participate.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Mendez Fundamental School offers an
athletic program for boys and girls, with
participation based upon individual interest
and eligibility standards. IN ORDER TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM,
STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED
IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. Also, students must demonstrate good
citizenship and maintain satisfactory grades.
Tryouts are held for all interested students
during the first weeks of the various sports.
Coaches determine team membership. Good
sportsmanship is stressed and sports
recognition and awards are presented for
outstanding performance. All practices and
games are after school. District-wide
tournaments are held on a Saturday near the
end of each season.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Students have the opportunity to join a
variety of school-sponsored clubs and
organizations. Such clubs function through
student leadership under the direction and
advisor-ship of a staff member.
STUDENT AWARDS AND
RECOGNITION
Mendez Fundamental School takes great
pride in recognizing and rewarding students
for positive participation and achievement
throughout the school year. Awards are
presented over the course of the year with
two major ceremonies; Spring and Fall.
Parents will be notified in advance of dates
and times.
SPIRIT ACTIVITIES
Many activities are planned throughout the
year to promote school spirit and positive
social interaction. Some of these activities
include: dances, field trips, book fairs,
assemblies, pep rallies, drama productions,
Renaissance, and intramural sports activities
at lunch. Students are highly encouraged to
participate and join in the fun.
COUNSELING
The school counselors are available to assist
you in resolving any academic and/or
personal problems that might arise. A great
deal of planning has been done in order to
provide you with a number of opportunities
for academic and personal growth during
your years at Mendez Fundamental School.
We also offer the opportunity for students to
meet in groups to discuss challenges, good
decision-making, and social skills.
FOOD SERVICES
Students who wish to purchase lunch and or
nutrition tickets for one or two weeks may
do so before school in the cafeteria. Checks
are accepted, payable to “Food Services.”
You may call the school for food prices. A
choice of entrees is provided daily or
students may order a la carte. Snack items
(milk, chips, fruit, etc.) may be purchased
separately from the snack line.
All students have a 15 minute nutrition
break. Students may bring a nutritious
snack from home or purchase one from the
cafeteria. Nutrition purchases may be paid
out through a student lunch money account.
Additional snack items are available from
the snack bar.
All students are expected to demonstrate
appropriate manners and clean up after
themselves. The cafeteria is unable to make
change for a bill for over $5.00. Please do
not send large bills to school with your child
for lunch money. The school is unable to
give your child change for larger bills.
HEALTH SERVICES
The school nurse, a member of the school
faculty, serves as a health consultant. The
health aide is an assistant to the nurse, and is
here everyday to render first aid and consult
with the nurse. Vision screening is done for
6th
grade students and hearing screening
tests are provided for 8th
grade students.
Recheck tests are done if the screening is
questionable. Parents or guardians are
informed when a student fails two
screenings. Students may also be screened
at the request of a parent or teacher.
Scoliosis screening is also conducted
according to state requirements. This
involves 7th
grade girls and 8th
grade boys.
Information is sent home prior to screening.
Parents are notified of problems noted
during screening. Vaccinations are required
for 7th
grade students, and as Education
Code states, students not up to date on their
vaccines will not be allowed to attend
school. All days missed due to vaccinations
will be made up in the assignment of a
Saturday School Program for each day
missed. Parents may contact the nurse or
health aide to inquire if their 7th
grade
student’s vaccinations are up to date (714)
972-7805.
STUDENT MEDICATION
If a student is required to receive
medication, including “over the counter”
medicine, while at school, a written note
from the parent/guardian, as well as, from
the doctor must be on file in the Health
Office. Parents are to provide the required
medication in a labeled pharmacy container
with the student’s full name clearly labeled
on it. Any “over the counter” medicine
must be in the original packaging labeled
with the student’s full name. All
medications must be turned in to the Health
Office. Medication forms are available from
the Health Office and should be obtained
prior to the doctor visit whenever possible.
The Health Office should also be notified if
a student is on any regular medication,
regardless of whether it is administered at
school.
ATTENDANCE
All Mendez students must reside within the
boundaries of the Santa Ana Unified School
District. Should a student move during
the school year, the school requires a
verification of the new address. Call the
school registrar at (714) 972-7808 for
further information. Students who reside
outside of the boundaries of the SAUSD
must have a valid interdistrict permit. Please note that many Santa Ana addresses
are inside the city of Santa Ana but still
outside of the Santa Ana Unified School
District boundaries.
Part of the Mendez Fundamental
Intermediate School philosophy is that
regular school attendance is critical to a
student’s academic success. Reasons for
this include:
It contributes to high achievement
and academic success
It contributes to the high
characteristics of responsible
citizenship
*Presentation and discussion of new
material occurs during class time. It cannot
easily be made up a home. Research has
revealed that students who miss school
regularly find it difficult to be successful
academically. *
Parents play an important role in developing
sound attitudes about school attendance and
good citizenship. You are encouraged to
work cooperatively with teachers to
positively influence pupil attendance,
citizenship, and achievement.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Students must be punctual and in attendance
to all classes unless previously excused or
ill. Though coming to school every day has
ALWAYS been a high expectation at
Mendez, school attendance has become a
priority for the state of California as well.
Our Attendance Technician, must verify and
document all absences. Any student with
three or more unexcused absences will be
reported to the district office.
Please remember the following are the
ONLY excused absences:
Funeral of immediate family (1 day in
state, 3 days if out of state).
Illness
Medical appointment
Personal:
*Appearance in Court
*Observation of a holiday or ceremony
of his/her religion
*Attendance at funeral services for
someone who is not a member of the
immediate family
*Pupils who leave school to obtain
confidential medical services
We know that unfortunate situations
happen, such as the car breaks down or the
student oversleeps, but these are
UNEXCUSED and are required by the State
to be reported as such. A Saturday School
may be assigned for unexcused absences.
*We urge parents to consider this when
scheduling dental/doctor appointments
and vacations.
When a student is absent from school, please
follow these procedures:
1. Parents are asked to call the school
on the day a student is absent. The
Attendance Office number is (714)
972-7809. Please make a note of
this number! We ask that you do
not call the Main Office regarding
Attendance issues. Upon returning
to school, students are required to
bring a signed note from the parent
giving the date of absence and the
reason for the absence. This is in
addition to the parent having called
or a personal contact having been
made. All students who are tardy
must also bring a note to the
attendance window when he/she
arrives at school.
2. Readmit Slips: Students returning
from an absence must report to the
Attendance Window before school.
Upon receipt of a valid note from the
parent, the student will be issued a
Readmit Slip, which is to be signed
by each teacher whose class he/she
missed. If a valid note is not
submitted upon issuance of Readmit
Slip, a disciplinary warning or
consequence may be assigned. It is
strongly encouraged that students
arrive at the Attendance Window at
least 15 minutes prior to the start of
the school day. Each student is
expected to be in class on time, with
the Readmit Slip in hand for each
teacher to sign. A tardy detention
will be assigned if the Readmit Slip
is not picked up at the Attendance
Window BEFORE class.
MAKE-UP HOMEWORK POLICY
Upon returning to school, students are
expected to make up missed work due to any
type of absence, regardless of the reason.
Parents may call 714-972-7809 to request
homework for student who will be absent
more than three (3) days. After asking for
homework, please allow twenty-four (24)
hours for each teacher to respond to
requests. Parents may pick up the
homework assignments from the Attendance
Office.
If the homework has not been issued during
the absence, it is the student’s responsibility
to ask for the missed work from each
teacher, when they return to school. Any
work not made up will count against the
student’s grade.
EARLY RELEASE
When a student must leave before the end of
a regular school day, it is requested that a
written signed note from the parent stating
date, time of release, and who will pick up
the student (if other than parent) be
submitted to the Attendance Office
BEFORE school. The parent may call the
Attendance Office (972-7809) one hour
prior to picking up the student.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES
Students are expected to participate in P.E.
every day. A student may be excused from
an activity if a signed parent excuse note is
received by the P.E. teacher. This excuse is
valid for no more than three consecutive
days. A written statement from a doctor is
required if the student is to be excused for a
period longer than three days.
CLOSED CAMPUS
Students are required to remain on campus
during the entire school day. Permission to
leave campus during the school hours will
be granted only upon request of a parent or
legal guardian, the school nurse, or an
administrator. To be excused during school
hours, a note from a parent must be
presented to the Attendance Office before
school. Students who leave campus without
permission will be considered truant and
will be assigned detention or Saturday
School Program. Students leaving campus
must be signed out by the parents picking
them up at the designated time.
Parents are asked to sign in at the Main
Office before coming on campus at any
time. Your cooperation is appreciated.
ITEMS DELIVERED BY PARENTS
Delivery of items during class is a
distraction for students and will not be
allowed. In the event of unusual
circumstances the Attendance Office is the
central location for parents dropping off
items and for students to retrieve them.
Items may be picked up during nutrition,
lunch, or passing period as long as they will
not be late to class. Students are responsible
for checking with the Attendance Office for
their items. When needed, Parents will be
asked to deliver items to their child once the
parent has stopped by the attendance
window.
LIBRARY/COMPUTER LAB
The library will be open before school,
during nutrition, lunch, and after school for
students use. Any student wishing to use the
library during these times must have their
student I.D. with them. Students are
expected to conduct themselves in a quiet,
orderly and respectful manner at all times
while in the library. Library time is
SILENT.
LOST AND FOUND
The school provides a Lost and Found.
Parents should be sure to have proper
identification on articles of clothing and all
personal property. Students are expected to
write their names IN INK in textbooks and
other school materials. The school is not
responsible for lost or damaged articles. All
lost items may be claimed before school, at
lunch, nutrition, or after school and are
locked in the gymnasium. At the end of
each month, all clothing items that have not
been claimed are donated to charity.
PASSES
Students must use the hall pass in the agenda
anytime they are outside of the classroom
during regular instruction time. Failure to
do so may result in a detention or campus
clean up.
SPECIAL SERVICES
The school has the services of a
speech/language therapist and a school
psychologist for students who require these
services. In addition, there may be times
when the Student Success Team (SST)
meets to discuss strategies that will help a
student be more successful in school.
Students experiencing academic or
behavioral difficulties can be referred to the
Student Success Team. This team will meet
with the student, parents, teachers, and the
counselor to formulate an improvement
plan. Teachers, parents, and the counselor
may refer a student to the team at any time.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS
All students will be issued a Student
Identification Card with the student’s picture
on the card. Students are required to carry
this I.D. card at all times while on campus
and are obligated to present this card to any
school teacher, administrator, or staff
member upon request. Students are also
required to present their I.D. card for
admittance to after school activities. Should
a student lose their I.D. card, a new one can
be made for $5.00.
PERSONAL ITEMS ON CAMPUS
Students should not bring personal items
onto the campus unless they are related to
the instructional program. The following
personal items prohibited are:
iPods (unless approved by a teacher), MP3
Players, Radios, cameras, CD players,
computer games, or other electronic
devices (unless approved by a teacher)
Earpones
Balls, bats, or similar equipment unless
required for a P.E. class
Aerosol spray (hair spray, perfume
spray)
Toys, pogs, stuffed animals, etc.
Markers, or marking pens, Liquid
Paper (correction fluid)
Birthday cakes, cupcakes, flowers,
or balloons
Pupils bringing personal objects on campus
will have them confiscated and parents must
pick them up. Should a student violate this
rule and this property become damaged, lost
or stolen, the school claims no
responsibility.
CELL PHONES
Cell phones must be turned off and placed
in the student’s backpack while on campus
during the school day. This school will
confiscate the cell phones of students who
violate this policy and hold them for return
to a parent/guardian. Consequences for
repeat violations will result in progressive
disciplinary action consisting of assigned
detentions and Saturday School.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Santa Ana Unified
School District is NOT responsible for
property that is damaged, lost, or stolen (i.e.
cell phones, electronic devices, etc).
NO TEXTING ALLOWED
PTSA
The Mendez PTSA (Parent Teacher Student
Association) is the official Mendez parent
organization. Its major goal is to support the
school in its efforts to provide a quality
education for all students. This support
takes the form of:
Parent Education workshops
Volunteer help to the school
Financial assistance provided through
fundraisers
Sponsoring special events
Instrument for community input and
feedback
Sponsoring student awards
All parents are welcome and encouraged to
participate. PTSA dues are $10.00 per
family. The membership drive takes place
in September but parents can join at any
time. Meetings are held in the evenings in
order to involve more parents actively in the
life of the school. Meetings are informal,
last about an hour, and are devoted to
information about the school and its
programs, information about upcoming
events, and decision making for future
activities. Meetings will be posted on the
marquee.
Email address: [email protected]
STUDENT DROP OFF PROCEDURES
1. Drop off your child on campus. Do
not stop or park at red curbs or where
there are “No Parking” signs. The
Santa Ana Police Department will
issue citations for illegal stopping,
parking, or improper U-turns.
2. Students are not to cross the street
illegally in front of the school. They
must cross only at an intersection or
a marked crosswalk.
3. At the end of each school day
students are to either be under the
direct supervision of a staff member
or under direct supervision of the
Boys' and Girls' Club of Santa Ana.
ALL other students must leave
campus by 2:45 p.m. Failure to
abide by this rule will result in
disciplinary action.
4. Students should not be on campus
before 7:15 a.m. Dismissal times
will be posted at orientation and
will be handed out to students
when the new school year begins.
MORNING PROCEDURES
1. Parents may drop off their student(s)
at the student unloading zone
directly in front of the school office.
2. Parents may enter the Parent Parking
Lot, park and allow the student to
exit the vehicle. Please watch as
your child crosses the street to enter
the school.
In the interest of safety, do not drop off
students in the Bristol Marketplace or on
21st Street.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE DO NOT USE
THE ACCESS ROAD LOCATED BEHIND THE
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND ALONG
THE BACK OF THE SCHOOL FOR DROP OFF
OR PICK UP.
AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES
1. Parents may wait for the student in
the student loading zones in front of
the school.
2. Parents may wait for students in the
Underground Parking Lot.
3. Do not pick-up students at the Bristol
Market Place. Do not encourage
your child to wait in the surrounding
business area for you to pick them
up. This causes traffic problems for
the business area and behavioral
problems for the school.
BICYCLES
The school provides a fenced bicycle rack,
which is locked after school begins, and
reopened before school lets out. Students
are required to lock their own bicycles in the
bicycle rack. Students are not to lock their
bike to another students’ bike. Bicycles are
not to be ridden anywhere on campus.
Repeated violators can be referred to the
office.
Bicyclists are reminded they are responsible
for obeying all traffic regulations. Students
must wear and fasten bicycle helmets.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Santa Ana Unified
School District is NOT responsible for
property that is damaged, lost, or stolen (i.e.
bicycles, etc.) as a result of placing them in
the fenced bicycle rack.
THE YEAR AT A GLANCE
August 2013
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December 2013
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THURSDAY May 22 FRIDAY May 23 SATURDAY May 24
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MONDAY May 26 TUESDAY May 27 WEDNESDAY May 28
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Mendez’s Physical Education Locker Room
Guidelines/ Procedures
Entering the Locker Room Procedures
Before Class-
Must get permission from a PE teacher before entering the locker rooms
Students are to line up on number lines by grade level and gender
Before exiting the locker rooms at the end of the period-
Students should lock their little locker (where the PE clothes are stored)
Throw all trash away
Tuck in their shirts and exit in a civilized manner
Procedures for Lining Up On Roll Call Numbers:
Students must go directly to their roll call numbers, be seated and be prepared for roll call
(they will be marked tardy if this procedure is not followed). Students that do not follow
the guidelines will lose citizenship and/or performance grade points.
Locker Room Guidelines:
Do not share lockers unless authorized by a PE teacher
Do not share lock combinations with anyone unless you are instructed by a PE teacher,
and are instructed to share a locker
Do not share clothes
Clothes must be washed on a regular basis for health purposes
Only Stick deodorant is permitted - No spray or pump deodorants
No Lotions of any type (Except Sun Screen)
All backpacks must be properly stored before leaving the locker rooms for their PE class
Check your lock to be sure the combination is reset and stays in a locked position
Absolutely no food, drinks or gum in the locker rooms
Do not bring/store inappropriate items in the locker rooms (i.e. iPods, cell phones, etc.,)
The P.E. Department will not be held responsible for your child’s negligence.
When bringing PE clothes or taking PE clothes home, they must be stored inside the
backpacks at all times on campus.
No loaner clothes will be provided
Please sign and have your child return this entire document to their Physical Education teacher.
I have read and understand all of the Physical Education Guidelines and Regulations set forth for
the 2013-2014 school year.
Student Name:______________________________Student Signature:____________________
Parent Signature:____________________________Date: ______________________________
Parent’s Cell Phone Number:(______)______________________________________________
Dear Mendez Parents,
Mendez is piloting a new program to expand our students’ knowledge of technology and use of electronic
devices for education. Technology plays an integral part of students’ lives and in order to meet increasing
demand of 21st Century learning, Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School will begin a Bring Your
Own Device Program (BYOD) during the 2012-13 school year. Devices which will be allowed in these
classrooms are limited to smartphones or cell phones such as Androids, iPhones, etc. and smaller devices
such as iPods/MP3 players with internet capabilities.
Mendez Fundamental Pilot Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy
1. Student use of electronic devices is for educational uses and done only at the discretion of the teacher.
Any personal use of devices is not allowed during regular school hours.
2. Student use of their electronic devices must not disrupt the learning environment of the classroom.
3. Student use of personal electronic devices require adherence to the Acceptable Use Policy of Mendez
Fundamental School.
4. Students may not use an audio recording device, video camera, or camera (or any device with one of
these, e.g. cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc.) to record media or take photos during school unless they have
permission from both a staff member and those whom they are recording.
5. Personal electronic devices shall be charged prior to bringing it to school and shall be capable of
running off its own battery while at school.
6. These rules apply to student-owned electronic devices as well. A student-owned mobile device is a
non-district supplied device used while at school or during school or district-sponsored activities. The
students may use the student-owned mobile devices in class only with the teacher’s expressed permission.
7. Access to the WiFi is for Internet access only. No access to other network resources is provided.
8. School district IT department is not responsible for the maintenance and repair to personal electronic
devices used under the BYOD policy. The school district is not responsible to damaged, lost, or stolen
devices used under the BYOD policy.
9. Students not following the above stated guidelines will be prohibited the use of personal electronic
devices on campus.
Please sign below to confirm that you have reviewed the above policy with your son/daughter. Students
return this letter to your Seminar teacher.
Parent Signature _______________________________
Student Signature ______________________________
Date_________________________________________
GONZALO & FELICITAS MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT CARD (2013-2014)
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Approved by SSC 5/13/13
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School A California Distinguished School
2013-2014 CONTRACT
As a STUDENT of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School, I will: Strive for Excellence in Academic work by
1. Completing all assignments neatly, accurately, and on time. 2. Completing all missed assignments due to absences within
the time frame established by the teacher. 3. Participating in all class activities. 4. Writing in my agenda daily, keeping my Data Tracker up-to-
date, and frequently checking my grades online. 5. Taking responsibility of my own success. 6. Asking for help when necessary.
Strive for Excellence in Citizenship by: 7. Complying with all requirements of the Mendez Code of
Student Conduct. 8. Showing respect for all students, teachers, administrators,
staff members and guests. 9. Exhibiting behavior that supports learning within the
classroom and throughout the campus. 10. Attending all classes punctually. 11. Complying with the Mendez uniform/dress code policy. 12. Giving my parent/guardian all school correspondence and
having my parent/guardian read and sign such correspondence to be returned to school the following day.
I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE GROUNDS FOR TRANSFER FROM MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.
I have read the above agreement and will abide by it. __________________________ ___________________ Student’s Signature Date
As a PARENT of a Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School student, I will support the goals and philosophy of the fundamental school program by:
1. Being responsible for my child’s regular attendance and punctuality. 2. Assisting my child in achieving the required academic standards necessary for
grade level proficiency. 3. Reviewing my child’s schoolwork, agenda, data tracker, and online grades
regularly and contacting my child’s teachers or other staff members via phone, e-mail or agenda, when concerns arise.
4. Participating in conferences with school personnel when requested and supporting decisions that have been mutually agreed upon between the school and me.
5. Knowing and enforcing the Mendez Homework Policy and providing conditions at home that are conducive to studying.
6. Being responsible for reading the school’s Code of Student Conduct with my child and ensuring my child abides by all of Mendez’s policies and procedures concerning behavior and citizenship.
7. Knowing and enforcing Mendez’s uniform and dress code policy. 8. Reading, understanding and signing all school correspondence and ensuring that
correspondence is returned to school the following day. 9. Attending Back to School Night, Open House and a minimum of 2 parent
meetings per year. 10. Volunteering at Mendez a minimum of 2 hours per year per family.
I understand that Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School provides an alternative program, that no transportation is provided, and that instruction is in English only. I further understand that a bilingual program may be available in my neighborhood school, but I elect for my child to attend Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School. I understand that I must live or work within the boundaries of Santa Ana Unified School District in order for my child to attend Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School. I also understand that my child will be transferred if I no longer live or work within those boundaries. I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE GROUNDS FOR TRANSFER FROM MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL. I have read the above agreement and will abide by it. ___________________________________ ____________________ Parent’s Signature Date
Approved by SSC 5/13/13
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School A California Distinguished School
2013-2014 CONTRACT
As a TEACHER/ STAFF MEMBER of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School, I will:
1. Support the Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School philosophy consistently and enforce the rules with all students. This includes, but is not limited to Mendez Dress Code, Assignment Cards, and Tardy Cards.
2. Clearly communicate school expectations, instructional goals, and grading systems to students and parents.
3. Maintain a classroom environment conducive to outstanding student achievement.
4. Provide a challenging and rigorous academic program to all students through the development of lessons, activities, and assessments, which focus on student engagement and mastery of the Common Core Standards.
5. Develop a progressive classroom discipline plan, which fosters student responsibility and adherence to the Student Code of Conduct.
6. Show respect for all students, parents, staff members and guests. 7. Serve as a positive role model. 8. Notify parents of student progress in a timely manner including, but not
limited to maintaining up-to-date student grades online. 9. Recognize outstanding student achievement. 10. Actively participate in all staff, department, collaborative team meetings
and staff development opportunities. 11. Support and promote school programs, extracurricular activities and
clubs on campus. 12. Recognize the uniqueness of the middle school child and their varying
levels of maturity. As a representative for all of your child’s teachers and Mendez staff, I have read the above agreement and will abide by it. ______________________________ ___ Aug. 27, 2013___ Period 1 Teacher’s Signature Date
As the PRINCIPAL/SITE ADMINSTRATORS of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School, I will:
1. Communicate to all students, parents, and staff the philosophy of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School.
2. Provide instructional leadership by supporting teachers in their classrooms, allocating for important instructional resources and making available appropriate training for staff and parents.
3. Reinforce and support the partnership between parents, students, and staff by creating a welcoming environment.
4. Ensure a safe, clean, and orderly school environment where academic achievement is the focus.
5. Consistently enforce the rules and regulations of Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School.
6. Inform parents of academic or behavioral concerns about their children in a timely manner.
7. Provide Parents with Volunteer opportunities. 8. Be responsible for the operation of the school.
As a representative for all Mendez administrators, I have read the above agreement and will abide by it.
__________________________ ____ Aug. 27, 2013____ Principal’s Signature Date
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Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School 2013-2014
Student Data Keeper and Success Tracker
Last Name First Name Student ID Grade
2013 STAR Results Classes Scale Score Proficiency Levels
English/ Language Arts
Mathematics
Writing (7th Grade)
History (8th grade)
Science (8th grade)
Language Arts Common Assessments 85-100
Advanced
65-84
Proficient
55-64
Basic
27-54
Below Basic
0-26
Far Below
Basic
Common
Assessment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PARENT
INITIALS
Language Arts Benchmarks Writing Common Assessments
85-100
Advanced
85-100
Advanced
65-84
Proficient
65-84
Proficient
55-64
Basic
55-64
Basic
27-54
Below
Basic
27-54
Below
Basic
0-26
Far
Below
Basic
0-26
Far
Below
Basic
Benchmarks 1 2 3 4 Common
Assessment 1 2 3 4
PARENT
INITIALS
PARENT
INITIALS
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School 2013-2014
Student Data Keeper and Success Tracker
Math Common Assessments
85-100
Advanced
65-84
Proficient
55-64
Basic
27-54
Below Basic
0-26
Far Below
Basic
Common
Assessment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PARENT
INITIALS
Math Benchmarks
85-100
Advanced
65-84
Proficient
55-64
Basic
27-54
Below
Basic
0-26
Far
Below
Basic
Benchmarks 1 2 3 4
PARENT
INITIALS
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School 2013-2014
Student Data Keeper and Success Tracker
Last Name First Name Student ID Grade
Social Studies Common Assessments
85-100
Advanced
65-84
Proficient
55-64
Basic
27-54
Below Basic
0-26
Far Below
Basic
Common
Assessment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PARENT
INITIALS
Science Common Assessments
85-100
Advanced
65-84
Proficient
55-64
Basic
27-54
Below Basic
0-26
Far Below
Basic
Common
Assessment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PARENT
INITIALS
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School 2013-2014
Student Data Keeper and Success Tracker
Report Card Grades
Standards-Based Grade Performance Grade
READING
Standards-Based Grade Performance Grade
WRITING
Standards-Based Grade Performance Grade
MATH
Standards-Based Grade Performance Grade
SCIENCE
Standards-Based Grade Performance Grade
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Santa Ana Unified School District 2013-2014 INTERMEDIATE Academic School Calendar
M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 48 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 1115 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 1822 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 2529 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 30 28 29 30 31
4 Holiday - Independence Day 26 Duty Day - Student Free Day 2 Holiday - Labor Day 4 Progress Reports27 First Day of Instruction 19 Back to School Night Duty Day - Student Free Day
Modified Day Modified Day Parent Conference DayProfessional Development Day Modified Day*Refer to bottom right of calendar
M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 1411 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 2118 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 2825 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31
1 Professional Development Day - Student Free Day Holiday - Winter Recess 1 Holiday - Winter Recess 10 Holiday - Lincoln Day11 Holiday - Veteran's Day Modified Day 20 Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 17 Holiday - Washington Day15 Progress Reports Non-Instruction - Winter Recess 31 End of Semester / Modified Day Modified Day
Holiday - Thanksgiving Recess Modified DayNon-Instruction - Thanksgiving Recess Non-Instruction - Winter RecessModified Day
M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 2 3 4 5 610 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 1317 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 2024 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 2731 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 30
14 Progress Reports / Modified Day 24 Open House / Testing Window 2 Progress Reports 19 Last Day of Instruction /Modified DayModified Day 30 Modified Day / Testing Window 26 Holiday - Memorial Day 20 Duty Day - Student Free Day
Modified Day Modified Day Modified DayNon-Instruction - Spring Recess Modified Day / Testing WindowTesting Window Testing Window
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION1. First Day of Service: August 22, 2013
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYSAugust 22, 2013: 6 hours (1.0 workday)
JUNE 2014 MAY 2014APRIL 2014 MARCH 2014Instructional Days: 15
August 23, 2013: 6 hours (1.0 workday)
Instructional Days: 21 Instructional Days:14
2. Parent Conference Day is a Non-Instructional DayNovember 1, 2013: 3 hours (0.5 workday)
2. First Day of Instruction: August 27, 2013
DAYS OF INSTRUCTION1. Students attend school 180 days
Instructional Days: 17
NOVEMBER 2013 JANUARY 2014
AUGUST 2013 JULY 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013
Instructional Days: 4DECEMBER 2013
Instructional Days: 14
Total: 15 hours (2.5 Professional Development)
Instructional Days: 18Instructional Days: 14
OCTOBER 2013
Instructional Days: 20
Instructional Days: 21
FEBRUARY 2014Instructional Days: 22Instructional Days: 0
Board Approved: March 26, 2013Updated: April 17, 2013
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School NAME_____________________
Hall Pass ID _______________ GRADE __
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER DATE TIME OUT/IN DESTINATION TEACHER DATE TIME OUT/IN DESTINATION TEACHER
Codes for Destination:
N = Nurse; R = Restroom; C = Counselor; O = Office; L = Library
MENDEZ FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Occasionally Mendez students will receive permission to have a “free dress”
day to reinforce positive behavior and to encourage them to maintain a clean
campus. On these days, students are expected to dress appropriately.
The following attire is not permitted:
Gang-like attire: This includes oversized khaki/jean pants,
oversized athletic jerseys, beanies or non-school baseball caps
Inappropriate logos on clothing
Excessive “Gothic” type clothing: This includes patches/buttons
pinned to jackets and backpacks, pants rolled up to show boots,
silver/black jewelry and make-up.
Spiked or heavily gelled hair, make-up, nail polish, acrylic nails
Excessively tight and/or short t-shirts or tank tops. The midriff
(tummy) area must be covered at all times.
“Free Dress” Guidelines
Remember to dress appropriately? Check
your agenda for more dress code guidelines.
Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School Phone: (714)-972-7800
2000 N. Bristol St. Fax: (714) 972-7899
Santa Ana, CA 92706
STAY RIGHT-WALK RIGHT Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School Map 06/01/13
Quad Area
Media Center/Library (2n d Floor)
308 309 Carey Dennis
LA 8 LA 8
310
307
Holte/Donovan
Sci 8/AVID 8
311 Collins
LA 7
306 Surya 312 L. Nguyen
Sci 8 SS 7
313 305 Boys and Girls
Wells Club
MA 7
314 Radford SS 7
Girls R.R.
Boys RR 315 Howard
Boys R.R
315 McDonald
Algebra
316
317 Diaz
Algebra
C 318 SS 8
M
319
320 Rubio
LA 7/Yrbk
Corridor Corridor
Media Center Foyer
224 Peat 223 Kempe
Art LA7
(2nd Floor) (2nd Floor)
SstStairs
Lunch Area
(1ST Floor) Cafeteria
Gymnasium
101
Johnson Technology
102
Dance Room
P.E. Dept.
103
Band
103
Axtell
Instr. Music
104
Carnes
Math 6
105
Park
LA 6
Emer-gency
Exit
215
Romeo
LA 8/AVID 7
216 Carney
LA6/7
217 Moreno
MA 6
218 D Nguyen MA 6
219
MESA
220
Earl MA 7
219
220
320
209
Cisneros
LA7
210 Media
Room
211
Clifford
LA 6
212 Chavez
MA/Sci 6
213
Starr/McEntee
SPED/Exp. 6
214 Hyatt
SS 6
222 221 222Morales Davis
SH LA 8
201 Sharar
MA 7
202
Cabrera
Sci 7
203
Salazar
Sci 7
205 Holland
LA/SS 6
206
Garrett
Sci 6
207
Sci 6
208
Barrett
LA/SS 6
Open Area
Sta
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322 321 Computer lab Computer lab
Girls R.R.
Boys R.R.
Computer
Lab 225
301 Miraglia
SS 8
302
Garcia
MA 7
303
Lubba
Algebra
304
Mello
Algebra
Stage
Stairwell
Stair-
well
Sta
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Boys Locker Girls Locker . Wozniak Kroyer
Glenane Madeline
Athletic Field
Boys R.R.
Girls R.R.
Community Security
Conference Office
Room
Foyer of
Main Office
Conf..
Princ. Office
Mgr.
Couns
Couns. AP Sec
TOSA
Atten. Ap conf AP
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Sta
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3rd flo
or
204
Barragan
LA 6
Yearbook
AP
Conf
AP
Textbook
Room
Lounge
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NO Stopping Zones Use the appropriate stairwell going to and from classes on the 3rd floor:
301, 302, 303, 304, 322
305, 306, 307, 308
309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314
315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321
Boys R.R.
Sta
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