General Information Student Planner: The planner is a helpful tool for students, parents, counselors & teachers to track homework assignments, projects, progress and behavior. You can choose to buy elsewhere or from us for $5. PE Uniforms: PE uniforms are available for $20 ($10 each for shirts or shorts). All students are required to dress for PE during their PE class. You also have the option of purchasing your own SOLID grey PE shirts & SOLID black shorts. Volunteer Process: Any parents or guardians interested in volunteering at the school during the school year can complete the process online at www.beamentor.org Volunteers are always welcome. PMS staff will be available to answer any questions.

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2016—2017 7th & 8th Grade Orientation Information

Promotion Contribution (Optional): Promotional activities are based on what the current 8th grade parents can plan if and when funds are available. If you would like to make a contribution of $25 for these activities, you can do so now or in the future. Yearbook Pre‐Sales Students will be able to pre-order their 16-17 yearbook at the reduced price of $35. You will need to SAVE your receipt and present it in order to pick up your Yearbook in the Spring. PTSA Parent, Teacher, Student Association members will be available to present information about becoming a member. PE Locks: All students should acquire a lock for their PE locker. The PE lock can be purchased from Blue‐Sky Sports on San Pablo Avenue. When purchasing the lock, inform them that you are from Pinole Middle School and they will ensure you are given the correct lock. The locks are district approved, and can be opened by a school master key for safety reasons. Non-district approved locks may be cut off and you will not be reimbursed for them. Lockers: Lockers are available for all students who complete and return a signed Locker Use Policy Agreement, which can be found in the packet you received. Lockers will be assigned the irst few weeks of school. We look forward to an exciting new school year. Feel free to contact the of ice if you have any questions.

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PINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 1575 Mann Drive, Pinole, CA 94564 (510) 231‐1436 ~ Tel (510) 724‐9583 ~ Fax www.wccusd.net/pinole

Welcome Students, Parents & Guardians Welcome to the 2016‐2017 school year. Orienta on is scheduled for Tuesday, August 9th for 7th graders and Thursday, August 11th for 8th graders Student appointment mes are listed below. Please keep to this scheduled appointment. If you are unable to make the scheduled me, please contact the office and we will do our best to reschedule. It is absolutely impera ve that all students a end the orienta on. We require that a parent/guardian a end orienta on with their student. Please plan to be here on me and allow at least 1 hour for your visit, as students will be required to visit various sta ons. In this packet, you are receiving vital informa on and will need to com‐ plete the required paperwork prior to your arrival. These documents will need to be turned in neatly and in the envelope that it arrived in.

Station 1:

(Gym) All parents will need complete forms NEATLY and submit upon arrival to Station 1. Once approved, you’ll get a check off list for the remaining stations. Your list will get initialed upon your visit to the station. Station 2:

Station 3:

Keep These Documents for Future Reference: Welcome Brochure, Bell Schedule, School Map, What Not To Wear at Pinole Middle School, Student Acceptable Use Policy Read Carefully, Complete & Return These Documents: Emergency Card, Order Form, Quick Informa on Sheet, Student Acceptable Use Policy Signature Page, Parent Permission for the Publica on of Student Work/Pictures, Basic School Rules, Locker Use Policy Agreement

Lunch Program App.

(Gym) All families are asked to complete a lunch application to see if your family quali ies for free or reduced lunch. You can also complete the application online at www.applyforlunch.com ID Photos

(Dance Room) Students will be photographed for their school ID. IDs will be distributed to each student on the irst day of school during the student’s advisory class. All students are required to wear the approved lanyard and photo ID every day while on campus. Station 6:

Paperwork Included In This Packet

Immunization Veri ication

(Gym) All 7th grade students are required to have up to date immunizations. Please bring a COPY of your child’s immunization records on the day of orientation. The school’s health aid will be available to verify that all is current. Any student without a T‐Dap immunization after the 7 th birthday will be EXCLUDED from school until veri ication is presented. This station will not be present during 8th grade orientation.

Station 5:

Orienta on will begin in the school gymnasium

Cashier

Please submit the order form to the cashier for all items you wish to purchase. Once your form is complete, please proceed to make your payment and receive your items. At this time, only cash & checks are accepted.

Station 4: Your appointment me is scheduled for:

Packet Review & Drop Off

SRO Engle

(B12) Students and parents are required to meet with Of icer Engle of the Pinole Police Department & School Resource Of icer for the school for important rules and expectations. Station 7:

Textbook Pick Up

(Library) Students will be required to submit their completed check off list to the textbook clerk. At this station, they will then be given their textbooks and workbooks for the year. Students are expected to keep their books in the condition they are received. If books are returned damaged at the end of the year, a fee will be assessed. If you do not submit a completed emergency card, you will not receive books.

PINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE Regular Day Period Begins 1 8:30 2 9:24 3 10:23 4 CLASS 11:17 4 LUNCH 11:17 5 CLASS 11:58 5 LUNCH 12:11 6 12:52 7 1:46 st 1 Bell Rings: 8:25 AM Bell to Clear Building: 3:00 PM

Ends 9:19 10:18 11:12 12:06 11:53 12:47 12:47 1:41 2:35

Collaboration Friday Period Begins Ends 1 8:30 9:08 2 9:13 9:56 3 10:01 10:39 4 10:44 11:22 5 11:27 12:05 6 12:10 12:48 7 12:53 1:31 Teacher Collaboration Time: 1:45 PM to 2:38 PM

Minimum Day Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Begins 8:30 9:13 9:56 10:39 11:22 12:05 12:48

Ends 9:08 9:51 10:34 11:17 12:00 12:43 1:26

Activity Day/Rally Bell Schedule (Regular School Day) Period

Begins

Ends

Total Minutes

1

8:30 AM

9:05 AM

35

2

9:10 AM

9:45 AM

35

3

9:50 AM

10:25 AM

35

4

10:30 AM

11:05 AM

35

5

11:10 AM

11:45 AM

35

6

11:50 AM

12:25 PM

35

7

12:30 PM

1:05 PM

35

Activity/Rally

1:10 PM

2:35 PM

85

Activity Day/Rally Bell Schedule (Collaboration Days) Period

Begins

Ends

Total Minutes

1

8:30 AM

8:55 AM

25

2

9:00 AM

9:25 AM

25

3

9:30 AM

9:55 AM

25

4

10:00 AM

10:35 AM

35

5

10:40 AM

11:15 AM

35

6

11:20 AM

11:45 AM

25

7

11:50 AM

12:15 PM

25

Activity/Rally

12:20 PM

1:31 PM

71

Activity Day/Rally Bell Schedule (Minimum Days) Period

Begins

Ends

Total Minutes

1

8:30 AM

8:55 AM

25

2

9:00 AM

9:25 AM

25

3

9:30 AM

9:55 AM

25

4

10:00 AM

10:35 AM

35

5

10:40 AM

11:15 AM

35

6

11:20 AM

11:45 AM

25

7

11:50 AM

12:15 PM

25

Activity/Rally

12:20 PM

1:26 PM

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W HAT N OT T O W EAR

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P INOLE M IDDLE S CHOOL

No see-through or fish-net tops

No halter tops

No off-the-shoulder tops

No spaghetti straps

No short shirts or bare midriffs

No short shorts or skirts

No jeans with extreme distressing or rips/holes

No sandals or flip-flops that are not secured to the ankle

No wearing hats

No muscle shirts

No sagging

No profane/vulgar, discriminatory words/pictures or reference to drugs/alcohol/guns/weapons

Students at Pinole Middle School are encouraged to “dress for success”. This means that students should wear clothing appropriate to learning and conducive to academic excellence.

WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Student Acceptable Use Policy We are very please to bring a wide range of technologies to students, staff and faculty at WCCUSD. The internet and computers on our network are used to support the educational objectives of WCCUSD. Use of these technologies is a privilege and is subject to a variety of terms and conditions WCCUSD retains the right to change such terms and conditions at any time. 1.

Communication: I will use language that is pertinent and appropriate when submitting academic work, participating in online forums and working collaboratively. I will be thoughtful and mindful about the language I use when posting online or sending messages to someone else. I will be mindful of how my words are interpreted by others. I will not use profanity or any language that is offensive to anyone.

2.

Privacy I will be aware of privacy settings on websites to which I subscribe. I understand that anything I do online or electronically is not private and can be monitored. I will not share any personal information about myself, family or faculty. This includes passwords, home addresses, phone numbers, ages and birth date.

3.

Honesty and Safety I will not engage in behavior that puts myself or others at risk. I will represent myself honestly. This includes accessing the network using an account other than my own. I will seek help if I feel unsafe, bullied or witness unkind behavior. I will only communicate with people I know. I will follow safety guidelines posted by sites to which I subscribe.

4.

Learning I will have a positive attitude and be willing to explore different technologies. I will evaluate the validity of information presented online and understand that not everything online is true. I agree to document and properly cite all information acquired through online sources including but not limited to images, videos and music.

5.

Respect for Self and Others I will not upload or publish personal information, private communications or photos of other people without permission. I will respond thoughtfully to the opinions, ideas and values of others. I will not send or share mean or inappropriate emails or texts.

6.

Respect for School and Personal Property I will take care of all equipment on campus. I will report misuse and/or inappropriate content to my teachers and adults. I will use the computers on campus for school purposes only.

DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE WEST CONTRA COSTA Normas Para Los Alumnos Sobre el Uso Aceptable de la Tecnología Estamos muy contentos de contar con una gran variedad de sistemas tecnológicos para el uso de los alumnos, el personal y la facultad del Distrito (WCCUSD). La Internet y las computadoras en nuestra red de comunicación son usadas para ayudar a alcanzar los objetivos de instrucción del Distrito (WCCUSD). El uso de esta tecnología es un privilegio y esta sujeto a una variedad de términos y condiciones y el Distrito se reserva sus derechos de cambiar dichos términos y condiciones en cualquier momento. 1.

Comunicación Usare un lenguaje que sea pertinente y apropiado cuando envíe trabajo académico, al participar en foros en línea y al trabajar colaborativamente. Seré precavido y cuidadoso con el lenguaje que use al publicar información en la Internet o enviar mensajes a otras personas. Seré consciente de como otros podrían interpretar mis palabras. No usare palabras groseras o cualquier tipo de lenguaje que sea ofensivo para otros.

2.

Privacidad Estaré al tanto de las opciones para optar a privacidad en las paginas de Internet. Estoy consciente de que todo lo que haga en la Internet o electrónicamente no es privado y puede ser supervisado. No daré a conocer información personal, de mi familia o de la facultad. Esto incluye palabras claves, direcciones, números de teléfono, edades y fechas de nacimientos.

3.

Honestidad y Seguridad No me involucrare en conductas que me puedan poner en peligro a mi mismo o a los demás. Me comportare honestamente. Esto incluye entrar a la red de comunicación usando una cuenta que este solo a mi nombre. Buscara ayuda si me siento inseguro, acosado o si soy testigo de comportamientos indebidos. Me comunicare solamente con las personas que conozco. Seguiré las normas de seguridad publicadas en los diferentes sitios a los que me suscribo.

4.

Aprendizaje Tendré una actitud positiva y estaré dispuesto a explorar diferentes tipos de tecnología. Evaluare la validez de la información presentada en la Internet y tendré presente que no todo lo que se encuentra en línea es verdadero. Estoy de acuerdo en documentar y citar toda la información adquirida en fuentes informativas de la Internet incluyendo y sin limitarse a imágenes, videos y música.

5.

Respeto a Uno Mismo y a Otros No pondré o publicare información personal, comunicaciones privadas o fotos de otras personas sin su permiso. Responderé con consideración a los opiniones, ideas y valores de otros. No enviare ni compartiré mensajes o textos inapropiados.

6.

Respeto por la Escuela y las Pertenencias Personales Seré cuidadoso con todos los equipos del establecimiento. Avisare a los maestros y a los adultos cuando se este haciendo mal uso de los materiales o cuando se envíen mensajes con contenido inapropiado. Usare las computadoras del establecimiento solamente para propósitos de la escuela.