MANUELF.

CUNHA
INTERMEDIATESCHOOL

201617Parent&StudentHandbook

JarrettDooley
Principal
StaceyMyrick
CounselorAL

JavierGutierrez
AssistantPrincipal

@CunhaCubs
Cunha.SchoolLoop.com
JaniceLee
CounselorMZ

The Cabrillo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color,
disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex (sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital, family,
parental status,orassociationwithapersonoragroupwithoneormoreoftheseactualorperceivedcharacteristics.Forquestionsorcomplaintsregardingthis
policy,pleasecontactJohnCorry,AssistantSup.ofPersonnelandPupilServices,Equity/TitleIXComplianceOfficerat(650)7127109.

LetterfromthePrincipal

Welcome to Cunha! During this school year, I am sure you will experience many enjoyable lunchtimes
and after school activities, balanced with academic challenges. We believe in increased behavior and
academic expectations as we prepare you for your future successes in high schoolandbeyond.Teachers,
counselors, staff members, and administrators are here to assist you in all of these areas. I would
encourage you to make the most of these middle school years by becoming involved in the various
activities (athletics, clubs, spirit activities, talent show, electives, etc.) during the school year. You will
find other students with the same interests and build many friendships. What you get from Cunha will
dependlargelyonwhatyouputintoCunhaG
ETINVOLVED!

At the beginning of each school year, students receive this revised Handbook. Please take the time to
reviewtheschoolexpectationsandexpectedbehaviorwithyourparents.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,please
seeyourCounselor,Mr.Gutierrez,ormyself.

Again, welcome to Cunha we will work hard to fill your years here with exciting and new learning
experiencesasweprepareyouforhighschool.

JarrettDooley

LetterfromtheASBPresident

IhopeyouallhadanamazingsummerandenjoyedplayingplentyofPokemonGo.Likeusual,mostofus
arewishingsummercouldbeevenlonger.However,thisschoolyearwillbefullofjoy,learning,and
progress!

Thestaff,leadership,andIarequiteexcitedtokickofthisyearwithyou.Wearelookingforwardtoyour
greatideas,schoolspirit,positiveattitudes,andallofthedifferentwaysyoucanmakeCunhaaneven
betterplace.

Justtonameafew,herearesomeofmyideastotakeCunhatothenextlevel:
NewactivitiesonFridays
Prizesforwinnersofspiritactivities
Moreequipmenttoplaywithatbreak

AtCunha,wewanttomakeeveryonefeelaswelcomedaspossible!Sodon'tbeafraidtocomeuptomeif
youhaveanyproblems,becausewithyourhelpwecanfixanything!IhopeIcangettomeetandknow
eachandeveryoneofyou,AdiosAmigos!!!

AmaanShafiq
ASBPresident

BuildingStrongFoundationsDuringGrades68
Cunha Intermediate School helps students make the transition between elementary and high school. The
school culture is grounded in the tradition of educating the "whole" person. Students and staff work
diligently to promote academic success and positive behavior through Positive Behavior Intervention &
Supports and Response to Intervention. Cunha has 35+ teachers, 15+ classified staff, twoadministrators,
and two full time counselors for a student body of approximately 800 students. Cunha's campus was
renovated in 2010, resulting in a state of the art campus with instructional technologies inclassrooms.A
recently passed bond has allowed further technology integration with Chromebook carts in each
classroom. Cunha has extensive extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, club participation,
lunch time spirit competitions, etc. The awardwinning studentled Leadership Program coordinates this
massive effort! Additionally, all students have the opportunity to participate in our extensive elective
opportunitiesfromtraditionalShoptoHomeEconomicstoAVID.

MISSIONSTATEMENT
Cunha provides a safe, nurturing environment where all students, parents and staff strive to meet high
academic standards and promote lifelong learning. Cunha is committed to a studentcentered learning
environment where every student is encouraged to seek his or her maximum potential. Scholarship, the
ability to reason, as well as civic and social consciousness is the cornerstone of our mission. Cunha will
inspire all students to reach high academic expectations, think critically and creatively, become
responsiblecitizens,valuediversityandindividualselfworth,aswellaspursuecontinualgrowth.

ACADEMICS
Philosophical Statement: It is the goal of the Cunha School staff tomeettheindividualacademicneeds
of each student. We also believe itisnecessaryforstudentstohavesuccessinschoolandtopreparethem
academicallyandsociallyforthetransitionintohighschool.

Report Cards and Progress Notices: The school year is divided into fourquarters,withParentTeacher
conferences conducted during November. Report cards are mailed at the end of each quarter. Between
report cards, students will receive a midQuarter Progress Report to show academic and status at that
point.ProgressReportsw
illincludelettergradesandappropriateteachercomments.

Promotion Standards: It is the purpose of the Cunha staff to prepare students for the next grade. To be
automatically promoted to the next grade, each student must maintain a 1.7 GPA in their classes. If a
student fails to meet the 1.7 GPA requirements, he/she may be placed in intervention classes, placed on
academic and/or behavior contracts, required to attend summer school, orretainedtorepeatthegradethe
followingschoolyear.Thesefactorswillbeconsideredwhenreviewingastudentforpossiblerepeatingof
agrade:
1. GradesinReading,English/LanguageArts,Math,ScienceandSocialStudies
2. SBACscores

3. StudentStudyTeamjudgmentofpotentialsuccess
4. Attendance

8th Grade students who do not maintain a minimum overall GPA of 1.7 are not permitted to
participate in promotion ceremonies and are subjected to the above Promotion Standards inorder
toenter9th
grade.

AcademicIntegrity
The Cabrillo Unified School District is committed to advancing the pursuitofintellectualexcellenceand
to maintaining the highest standards and expectations for academic integrity among all students. The
Governing Board believes that academic honesty andpersonalintegrityarefundamentalcomponentsofa
student's education and character development. The Board expects that students will not cheat, lie,
plagiarize or commit other acts of academic dishonesty. Students, parents/guardians, staff and
administrators shall be responsible for creating and maintainingapositiveschoolclimatethatencourages
honesty. Students found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty shall be subject todistrictand
schoolsitedisciplinerules(BP5131.9).

DefinitionofAcademicDishonesty
Academic Dishonesty is an attempt to disrupt the evaluation process. It includes using a persons work,
concepts, designs, data, ideas, research, or documentation, without giving proper credit to the source.
Academic Dishonesty goes beyond plagiarism to also include identicalanswersorunlikeproblemsonan
exam, lying, cheating, using or providing unauthorized materials in preparation for an exam/test/quiz, or
using or providing unauthorized materials during an exam/test/quiz, and other acts, such as the theft or
falsificationofrecordsandfiles.

FormsofAcademicDishonesty
Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:
Looking at someone elses work product, or knowingly allowing someone else to look at ones
workproductduringanexam,test,orquiz
Usinganykindofcheatnotesduringanexam,test,orquiz,withoutteacherapproval
Copyinganyworkassignedtobedoneindependentlyorlettingotherscopyoneswork
Havingunauthorizedaccesstoorusingstolenexams,tests,orquizzes
Forgingparentsignaturesongradereports,orotherdocuments
Using an electronic device (calculator, cell phone, camera, or other gadgets) to give or receiveor
copyinformationbefore,during,orafteranexam,test,orquiz
Lyingaboutattendanceorabilitytocompleteassignmentsand/orassessments
Claimingcreditforworkinagroupprojectwhenworkwasdonebyothers
Copying or closely paraphrasing sentences, phrases, or passages from an uncited source while
writingapaperordoingresearch
Usingtheviews,opinions,orinsightsofotherswithoutproperacknowledgment
Fabricatingoralteringlaboratorydata

TeachersProfessionalJudgment
A teachers professional judgment guides the implementation of the Cunha Intermediate School
Academic Integrity Policy. The teacher is responsible for setting the academic expectations, explaining
the consequences of the Policy, evaluating any evidence of student misconduct inlightofthePolicy,and
determining whether the Policy has been violated. Students are to conduct themselves in a sensible
manner and not give the teacher cause to consider their actions a violation of the Academic Integrity
Policy.

ConsequencesforViolations
Cunha considers violations of the Academic Integrity Policy to be serious offenses and has therefore
instituted the following consequences. The consequences will be applied schoolwide, i.e., a violation in
one class follows a student to a different class. Additionally, violations of the Academic Integrity Policy
arecumulativeforalltheyearsastudentisenrolledatCunhaIntermediateSchool.
FirstOffense
The student will haveareductioningrade/credit(upto,andincluding,anFgrade/0credit)on
theassignment,exam,test,orquizbasedupontheteachersgradingsystem
Thestudentsquartergrademay,attheteachersdiscretion,beloweredbyonefulllettergrade
The teacher will confer with the student and contact the parent/guardian by phone or email to
reviewtheacademicintegrityincidentwithintwoschooldaysofbecomingawareoftheincident
The teacher will submit a referral, withappropriatedocumentationexplaininghis/herprofessional
judgement, to an administrator who will meet with the student, and document the
incident/followupactioninStudentdatamanagementsystem
Disciplinaryactionsmayincludeanyofthefollowing,butarenotlimitedto:
Extended Learning Session, Knowledge Club, Campus Beautification, InSchool
Suspension,OutofSchoolSuspension(evenonafirstoffenseforseriousincident)
A signed student/parental behavior/academic contract which includes a statement that
acknowledges the violation/consequence(s) and indicates an understanding of further
consequencesforanysubsequentoffenses
The student will be ineligible for participation in or having a leadership role in a club,
student government, athletic team, or other extracurricular activity for a period to be
determined
SecondOffense+
Students that violate the Academic Integrity Policy more than once will be subjected to progressive
discipline.

Marking System: Cunha Intermediate School uses a grading system consisting of the following letter
gradesandtheirpointvalues:

Grade
GradePointEquivalents
A
4.0
A
3.7
B+
3.3
B
3.0
B
2.7
C+
2.3

C
2.0
C
1.7
D+
1.3
D
1.0
D
0.7
F
0.0

Note: 6th grade wheel, 7th grade electives, and Teacher Assistant grades will be pass/fail only. A
cumulative grade point average is computed bytotaling(adding)thegradepointequivalentsanddividing
bythetotalnumberofcoursesinwhichthestudentisenrolled.

Honor Roll: In order to add incentive and recognition for good work and high achievement, the Cunha
staff publishes a school honor roll at the end of each quarter. Cunhas administration team presents
certificates to students inclassestohonortheirsuccesses.Studentswhoareonthehonorrollareoffereda
special field trip as recognition for their hard work. Honor Roll includes GPA of 3.25 3.89, Principals
HonorRollisa3.9GPAorbetter.

Attendance:regularattendanceisvitaltostudentsuccessinschool.Thestudentwhoisfrequentlyabsent
misses social interaction and direct instruction from his/her teachers even though written work can be
made up in accordance with CA Education Code. Any day or hour absent is a missed learning
opportunity.Furtherimpactsofstudentirregularattendanceincludes:
Studentscanfallbehindquicklyiftheykeepmissingjustadayortwoeveryfewweeks
Tardinessintheearlygradescanpredictpoorattendancelater
Absences can affect whole classrooms if the teacher has to slow down learning to help students
catchup
Schools lose funding for each absence, regardless of the reason including illness or excused
absences.SchoolsdoNOTreceivefundingeveniftheabsenceisexcused
This law went intoeffectin1998.Anyabsence,whetherexcusedorunexcused,isalossof
revenueaswellasinstructionalopportunitiesnoreimbursementisreceived

Students are responsible for attending class regularly and on time. Students with excessive absences or
tardies may be excluded from activities and privileges at school such as assemblies, sports, dances, the
promotionceremony,etc.

Note:theabsencecountforextendedlearningsessionsanddanceparticipationwillresetaftereachdance.

AttendanceProcedures
1. On the day that a student is absent from school, parents need to call the attendance office at
7127190 before 9:00am to report the absence. After two unexcused absences or cuts, each will
earn an extended learning session and may result in progressive discipline, as well as the student
andparentbeingreferredtotheStudentAttendanceReviewBoardprocess.
2. Students are expected to be seated and ready for class with all materials when the second bell
rings. After the first tardy, each subsequent tardy will result in an extended learning session and
loss of privileges if problem persists, the student and parent may be referred to the Student
AttendanceReviewBoardprocess.
3. Students leaving school must always be signed out in the office by parent/legal guardian, or an
adult listed on their emergency card. Students will only be released to parents/legal guardians
or adults listed on the emergency card. Students with a note and permission to see a nearby
doctor, dentist, orthodontist or a counselor for a scheduled appointment need to sign out in the
frontoffice.
4. If yourstudentisabsentforanextendedperiodoftime,pleasecoordinateallhomework/classwork
directly with teachers. Your students counselor may also be able to assist with this if the need
arises. Additionally, homework may also be accessed through teacher sites in SchoolLoop at
Cunha.Schoolloop.com.
5. Ifyourchildisabsentonthedayofadance,athleticcontest,orotherschoolfunction/activity,they
willbeexcludedfromparticipation.Inthecaseofapartialabsence,studentsmustattenda
minimumoffour(4)fullperiodstobeconsideredinattendance.

Counseling: Cunha Intermediate School has two full time counselors who work with all students.
Students who wish toseetheircounselormustfirstfilloutanappointmentrequestintheofficeorthrough
theschoolwebsite(selectAppointmentRequestunderStudentToolsonmainpage).

Homework Guidelines: Parents are encouraged to setasideanaverageofaonehourblockoftimeeach

evening (MondayThursday) for homework. This hour should be a "quiet" time devoted to completing
assignedwork,checkingassignmentsalreadycompleted,andrecreationalreading.

Textbooks: Students whose teachers assign a textbook are responsible for loss or damage.Studentswill
be asked to pay the replacement cost or pay a lesser amount when damage occurs. Students will not be
issuedfinalgradesordiplomasuntilalltextbooksorreplacementcostsareturnedin.

ENRICHMENTACTIVITIES
Athletics: students are encouraged to participate in the sports activities that are offered afterschool.Our
school competes against other schools in the Art David Athletic League. All after school sports
participants must maintain a 2.0 GPA in their schoolwork, have satisfactory behavior to be eligible to
play, and attend any mandatory meetings. All students must have a current physical and emergency card
onfileintheoffice.
AthleticEligibility
Cunharecognizesthephysicalandsocialbenefitsthatcomewithparticipatingonanathleticteam.Cunha
alsorecognizesthatthepriorityforattendingschoolisfortheintellectualgrowthandacademicsuccessof
thestudent.Allsportsareopentoallstudents,irrespectiveoftheirsex/gender.

For those students who did not earn a 2.0 GPA for the previousquarter,thebelowstatedprovisionsexist
inordertoassistthestudentstransitionfromelementaryschooltointermediateschool.

6th Grade any 6th grade student who did not earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA for the previous academic
quarter who wishes to participate on a Cunha Athletic team will have the option of using a blue form to
allowthemtoparticipateunderthefollowingconditions:
Thestudentwillgetablueformfromtheofficeeachweek
Thestudentwillaskeachteachertoevaluatehisorhergradeandbehaviorforthecurrentweek
To be eligible to participate in games the following week, all teachers must indicate on the blue
form that the students grade for the week is at least a C or above and their behavior must be
markedatleastsatisfactory
Any student with a grade marked below a C, or behavior not satisfactory inany(1)classwillbe
ineligibletoplayinanyathleticcontestthefollowingweek
All blue forms must be returned, fully completed by all teachers to the Athletic Director no later
thanFridayat3:15eachweek

7th Grade any 7th grade student may use the blue formoptionforonequarteronlyduringtheir7thgrade
year.Therulesforthebluefromarestatedinthe6th
gradestudentexplanation.

8th Grade all 8th grade students must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Any 8th grade student
below 2.0 is ineligible to participate in Cunha Athletics. There is no blue form option for 8th grade
students.Cunha

Insurance:Studentaccidentinsuranceisavailableforpurchase.Studentsonathleticteamsarerequiredto
carryschoolorprivateinsurance.

Fund Raisers: Each year, Cunhas Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) organizes the Annual Giving
Drive. This is our only schoolwide fundraising activity therefore, we encourage participation from all

parents and students. Please do your part by assistinginthefundraisinginordertosupplementprograms,

instruction,etc.

Library: The library is open for student usebeforeschool,atbreaktime,atlunchandafterschoolevery

day.Thelibraryistobeaquietplacewherestudentscanworkandstudywithoutdistractions.Appropriate
conduct in the library is expected at all times. Individuals who do not conduct themselves appropriately
will be excluded from the library. There is a student printer located in the Library students areexpected
toasktheLibrarianforapprovalp riortoprinting.

Special Activities:Specialactivitiesareheldduringtheschoolyear,suchasdances,assemblies,andfield
trips. These activitiesareearnedbycooperatingwithCunhaschoolexpectationsandpolicies.Webelieve
that students should be recognized and awarded privileges for their success in functioning cooperatively
withintheschoolcommunity.

Student Pictures: Individual student photos are taken early in the schoolyear. Allpicturesaretakenfor
theyearbookandindividualpurchase.Thepurchaseofallpicturesisencouraged,butoptional.

Student Body Cards: Every fall, each student will be photographed and given a Cunha Student Body
card. This card is to be used to check out sports equipment at break and lunch and to check out library
books.Studentsalsoaretoputlunchandsnackmoneyonthiscard,whichworkslikeadebitcard.

Student Leadership: Cunha has an award winning active student Leadership class. The student body
officers are elected schoolwide and serve for the entire year. Officers must demonstrate good citizenship
and have at least a 2.0 grade point average the prior grading periodbeforerunningforoffice.Thereisan
application process for enrollment in this semester class. With high student interest, please note not all
studentswillbeadmitted.

StudentRecognitionProgram
The Cunha Staff is very proud of our school and students. To encourage students to display positive
behaviorandtodotheirbesteachday,wehaveestablishedrecognitionofstudentsinanumberofways:

StudentofTheWeek
Birthdaysannounceddaily
CubComplimentsaregiventostudents"caughtdoingsomethinggood
CubComplimentscanberedeemedforCunhagearweekly,attheCubStore!
OutstandingCubAward&Luncheon
StudentofTheMonth
Reward assembly each quarter for students with positive behavior (no tardies, cuts, citations,
referrals,extendedlearningsessions,suspensions)
HonorRollFieldTrips
Studentworkdisplayedaroundcampus,includingDHallway,Office,online,etc.

STUDENTBEHAVIOREXPECTATIONS
Everyone benefits from respectful, responsible, positive, andsafebehavioratschool.Studentslearnmore
and develop a feeling of pride because they are part of a safe, comfortable, educational environment.
Instruction is more effective becauseteachersareabletospendtimeandefforthelpingstudentsinsteadof
dealing with behavior issues. Social events are more fun because they are not spoiled by unpleasant
disruptions and unruly individuals. Properly administered expectations enable students to work,playand
live in a pleasant, supervised atmosphere where they enjoy greater personal freedom without fear of
intimidation.
PARENTRESPONSIBILITIES
1. Sharing responsibilities with the school by collaborating with the school staff for the total
developmentofthestudent
2. Beingfamiliarwithdisciplineguidelines
3. Takingresponsibilityfortheirchild'sactions
SCHOOLRESPONSIBILITIES
1. Providingapositivelearningenvironment
2. Guidingstudentbehaviorbyusingdisciplineproceduresfairlyandconsistently
3. Communicatingwithparentsregardingtheirchild'sbehavior

STUDENTRESPONSIBILITIES
Cunha Intermediate School is a community. As in any community or neighborhood, we treat one and
another with respect andkindness.ThestaffofCunhaknowsthatyouarebecomingyoungadultsandthat
you are responsible for conducting yourselves in a manner that is appropriate for school. Wealsorealize
that while fighting, shoving, and the use of profanity and inappropriate slang is popularizedinthemedia
and elsewhere, it has no place in our school community. Here is a list of guidelines to which you may
refer:
Understandandfollowestablishedexpectations&regulationsasyouwouldlawsinsociety
Accepttheleadershipofschoolpersonnel
Respectthepropertyoftheschoolandofothers,asyouwishyourownpropertytoberespected
Utilizeyourcounselor,administrators,orotheradultstopreventproblemsfromescalating

BEHAVIOREXPECTATIONSANDGUIDELINES
Students are to be respectful, responsible, positive and safe when not meeting these expectations,
studentsaretoacceptcorrectiveaction.Guidelinesforstudentbehaviorinclude:

Classrooms
1. Reporttoclassontime
2. Bepreparedforclass:bringpropermaterials,books,paper,pencils,pensandCubAgendas
3. Theteacheristheleadlearner:followtheexpectationsestablishedbyhim/her
4. Beattentiveandcooperative:doyourbest,workanddon'tannoyothers
5. Practicegoodmanners:havearespectfulattitudeandbecourteoustootherpeople

Corridors&Hallways
1. Pleasewalkquietlyatalltimes,loudnoisesaredisruptivetoclasses.
2. Passesmustbeinhandandvisible

Bike,Board,andScooterAreas
1. Studentsaretowalkbikes,boards,etc.onallsidewalksandwhenenteringandleavingrackareas
2. Ridersmustobeyallsafetyandtrafficregulations
3. Bikes,skateboards,&scootersaretobeproperlylockedintheracksWITHYOUROWNLOCK
4. For safety reasons, bikes, boards,scooters,etc.arenottoberiddenonschoolgroundsatanytime,

includingbeforeorafterschool
5. Studentsshouldwearhelmetsatalltimeswhenonbikes,boards,scooters,etc.
Restrooms
1. Studentsmaynotloiterinoraroundtherestrooms
2. Studentsareresponsibleformaintainingrestroomcleanliness
3. Studentsmusthaveteacherpermissionandapasstouseanyrestroomduringclasstime

Break&Lunch:MultiUse&Quad
1. Cuttinginlineisnotallowed
2. Studentsmaynotpurchaseitemsforotherswhilewaitinginthelunchline
3. Studentsaretothrowalltrashintogarbagecansbeforebeingdismissedfromtheireatingarea
4. Students are to use the patio and MU tables in the proper manner by sitting on the benches, not

tables
5. Thethrowingofobjects,suchasrocks,food,bags,etc.,isprohibited
6. StudentsareresponsibleforkeepingMUandoutdoorareasfreeoflitter

Fields,Blacktop&PicnicAreas
1. Students are to remain in supervised areas only. During break, this includes the blacktop and

picnic table areas. During lunch, this includes the fields, blacktopandpicnictableareas.Students
shouldnotbeinhallways,corridors,orotherunsupervisedareas.
2. Apassisrequiredtoenteranybuildingorclassroomduringbreakorlunch
3. Foodordrinksonthebasketballcourtsorfieldareasareprohibited
Assemblies
1. Studentswillenterandleavetheassemblyinasafe,respectfulmanner
2. Studentbehaviorshouldbeattentiveandcourteous
3. Unacceptable conduct includes whistling, booing,shouting,inappropriateclapping,talkingduring

aprogram,etc.

Danceexpectations
1. Allschoolexpectationsareineffectforthedurationoftheevent
2. AttendanceatthedanceislimitedtoonlyCunhastudentsnoguestsareallowed
3. Aparent/guardianmustescortthestudenttoandfromallnightdances
4. Dance hours are listed on the website calendar for each dance. Doorsarelockedatonehalfhour
afterthebeginningofthedance
5. Studentsmustremaininthedanceuntilitsconclusionunlesspickedupearlybyaparentoradult
6. Kindness is essential. Other people's feelings must be respected. When accepting or refusing a
dance,bepolite
7. Decorationsaremadeforyourenjoyment.Theyarenottobedestroyed
8. Appropriateschoolclothingisrequired,dresscodeisenforced
9. Studentspickedup20minutesafterdanceconclusionmaynotbeeligibleforthefollowingdance
10. Exclusionary time frame runs from dance to dance, not on the quarter system. Students will be
excludedfromdancesforanyofthefollowingreasons:
a. Suspension
b. Five(5)ormorecitations
c. Librarybooksoverdue
d. Three(3)ormoreofficereferrals
e. Five(5)ormoretardies
f. Truant/cuttwo(2)ormoreclasses
g. Absenceonthedayofthedance
BusConduct
For safety, students must wait for all busses (District, SamTrans, and Field Trips) in a line behind the
sidewalkawayfromthestreet.
1. Studentsaretoberespectfulwaitingforandridingbuses
2. Studentsaretoobeythevalidauthorityofthebusdriveratalltimes

3. Eatingordrinkingonthebusisprohibited
4. Students may not extend any part of their body out of the door orwindows,noraretheytothrow

orreleaseanythingfromthewindowsordoor
5. Treat other passengers and the driver with courtesy. Loud, vulgar or intimidating behavior is
prohibited
ElectronicDevicesPhones/Ipods/etc.
Teachers and staffconsiderallpersonalelectronicdevices(i.e.cellphones,Ipods,etc.)adistractiontothe
learning environment at Cunha and a potential social risk for our students. For this reason, all personal
electronic devices are not permitted to be used, visible, or be left in the on position from 7:27amuntil
the conclusion of the school day at 3:05pm. If the device is audible or visible, it willbeconfiscatedbya
staffmemberandturnedintotheAssistantPrincipal.

1stinfractionreviewpolicywithstudentandelectronicdevicereturnedtostudentafterschool
2nd infraction student will receive an extended learning session or campus beautification and the
electronic device will be returned to the students parent/guardian once the consequence(s) has been
served
3rd infraction electronic device will be returned on last day of school. If the parent demands the
electronic device be returned, the 3rd infraction will result in a stipulated agreement that includes
discipline and a requirement that the student turn their device intotheofficedaily.Ifthisagreementis
notacceptedornotfollowed,otherdisciplinarymeasuresmaybetaken

Note: if there is evidence that a picture,videooranyothermultimediafunctionwastakeninaclassroom

orduringtheschooldaywithoutpermission,agreaterconsequencewillbeissued.

Students may use the office telephone to notify parents of illnesses and emergencies only (forgotten
homework,PEclothes,andlunchesarenotconsideredanemergency).

DressCode
The Cunha dress code was created in collaboration with students and staff members. All students shall
dress in a clean, safe and appropriate manner that protects the overall learning environment.Allstudents
should present themselves in a professional manner that demonstrates respect foreachother,themselves,
andtheirbodies.

In order to accomplish the above dress code philosophy, no students should wear clothing that exposes
undergarments, the belly/midriffarea,orprivateareaincludingtheupperthighandbuttocks,shoulderand
chest, etc. Shorts, pants, or skirts should not be worn below the waist (sagging). For safety, closetoed
shoes must be worn at all times (no flipflops or sandals). Clothing that advertises drugs, tobacco, sex,
alcohol, gang affiliation, sexually explicit or foul language is prohibited. Additionally, attire,clothing,or
accessories that are known or appear to be associated with various youth gangs are prohibited. This will

include, but not be limited to hats, shoes, backpacks, shirts, pants, sweatshirts, jackets, writings
(numerals),depictions,etc.

Students dressed inappropriately are expected to immediately correct attire consequences will be issued
tostudentsthatcontinuetoviolatethedresscode.

Note: this is not an inclusive list. Cunha administration reserves the right to makefinaldeterminationon
what type(s) of clothing, attire, or accessories promotes or detracts from the greater school climate and
culture,aswellasthelearningenvironment.

Cunhas dress code is not meant, in any way, to detract from anysortofculturaldisplaysorconnections.
For example, students wearing articles depicting national origin or religion will be allowed to continue
wearingtheseitems.

GeneralSchoolGuidelines
Studentsaretoobeyteachersandotherstaffmembersatalltimes
Studentsarenottobeoutofclasswithoutahallpass
Hatsshouldnotbeworninsideanybuilding
Studentsareresponsibleforschoolproperty(includingbooks,desks,locks,andlockers)
Students are never to have, use or sell tobacco products,drugsoralcoholatschoolorwhengoing
toandfromschoolandschoolactivities
Students are not to have matches, lighters, snaps, firecrackers, water guns, spray cans(including
paint, deodorant, mouth, or pepper sprays), glass bottles, sunflower seeds, stink bombs, laser
pointersoranythingthatmaycauseharmtosomeoneorbedisruptive
Studentsarenevertohaveknives,gunsoranyotherweaponsatschool
Skateboards orshoeskatesmaybeusedonlyfortransportationtoandfromschool.Skateboardsor
shoeskatesmustbecarriedoncampusatalltimesorstoredappropriately
Ridingisneverpermittedoncampusatanytime
Use of all personal electronic devices is not permitted at any time during the school day
(7:27a3:05p)
Profanitywillnotbetoleratedfromanystudent
Fighting,threatening,orcausingharmorphysicalhorseplaytoanyoneisstrictlyforbidden.
HelpkeepCunhacleanalwaysusetrashcansanddon'tlitter
Gumisnotpermittedatschool

Once dropped off for school, students are to remain on campus for the entire school day. Cunha
has a "CLOSED CAMPUS" policy students may not leave the school (including lunch or while
waitingforabus)unlesssignedoutbyanauthorizedadult
Cuttingaclassorpartofaclassisconsideredasevereinfractionofschoolexpectations
Encouraging a fight or other inappropriate behavior is not acceptable. Thistypeofbehaviormay
resultintheconsequencescorrespondingwiththeoffense,uptosuspension

Show mutual respect for each other name calling, intimidating others, and inappropriate public
displaysofaffection,whichinclude,kissing,excessivehuggingandhandholdingisprohibited
Sexual harassment is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated. Sexualharassmentrefersto
behaviorthatisnotwelcomeandthatispersonallyoffensive
Students are under the jurisdiction of school authority on the way to school and the way home.
The school's standards of behavior apply to students coming to and going from school and/or
schoolsponsoredactivities
Damaging or stealing school property is a very serious matter and willbetreatedassuch.Parents
areresponsibleforreplacementcostofstolenordamagedgoods
Writing or any type of Graffiti on school property is strictly prohibited and is a very serious
violationofschoolexpectations
Vendingmachinesarenottobeusedbetweenclasses
Sports equipment (basketballs, soccer balls, etc.) will be provided. Students are not allowed to
bringownequipmenttoschool
Students should not bring flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, cakes, pizzasorotherfooditemsfor
student birthdays. The student will need to make a phone call home in order to have the items
pickedup.
Any item being delivered to students (lunch, PE clothes, etc.) must be coordinated through the
frontofficeandshouldnotbecomehabitual

BULLYING,HARRASSAMENT&RESPECT
AtCunha,webelieveinR
ESPECTandexpectallstudentstoactrespectfullyatalltimes:
Respect for Property Askbeforeusingsomeonesthings.Donotwriteonordestroyanindividuals
propertyorschoolproperty.
Respect Personal Space Touching or being in anothers personal space when not welcomed is
inappropriate.
Respect Differences No name calling, put downs, or slurs. This includes language, behavior or
gesturesthatareobscene,offensive,orabusive.

Cunha will provide educational assemblies and presentations, as well as counseling and administrator
support, to discourage Bullying and Harassment and promote reporting it. Bullying and Harassment is
considered a very serious violation of school expectations and a violation of a students right to attend
school in a safe andpeacefulenvironment.Thestudentcodeofconductincludes,butisnotlimitedto,the
followingactionsandconsequences:
Any student who engages in bullying may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including
expulsion
Studentsareexpectedtoimmediatelyreportincidentsofbullyingtoanyschoolofficial
Students can rely on staff to promptly investigate each complaint of bullying in a thorough and
confidentialmanner
If the complainant student ortheparentofthestudentbelievesthattheinvestigationorcomplaintwasnot
resolved appropriately, the student or the parent of the student should contact the Principal or the school

office. The school system prohibits retaliatory behavior against any complainant oranyparticipantinthe
complaintprocess.

Theproceduresforinterveninginbullyingbehaviorincludes,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:
The school will make reasonable efforts to keep a report of bullying and the results of the
investigationconfidential
Staffmembersareexpectedtoimmediatelyintervenewhentheyseeabullyingincidentoccur
People witnessing or experiencing bullying are encouraged to report the incident such reporting
willnotreflectonthevictimorwitnessesinanyway

CONSEQUENCESFOR
UNACCEPTABLEBEHAVIOR
At Cunha, administration implements progressive discipline philosophy violation of any of the
expectations stated in this handbook shall include progressivelymoresevereconsequences.Ifbehavioris
notcorrected,orviolationsofbehavioraresevere,appropriatelysevereconsequencesshallbeissued.
1. Warningorcitationandcounseling
2. Lossofprivileges
3. Parentcontact
4. ReferraltoAssistantPrincipal
5. Parentconference
6. Teacherclasssuspension
7. Extended Learning Session: one hour after school under staff supervision,withtheopportunityto
work on school assignments, which must be served on the date(s) listed on the form. An
additional session will be assigned if a student fails to attend or is disruptive during an extended
learning session consequences increase if a student has consistent issues attending ELS. School
absenceormedicalappointments(withparentalnote)aretheonlyexceptionstoreschedule.
As ELS will not be assigned for the same day (unlessstudentorparentagrees),studentsare
responsibleforinformingtheirparentsofextendedlearningsessions.
8. CampusBeautificationduringlunchoronThursdaymornings(latestart)
9. Parentssupervisestudentinclasses
10. InvolvementofaSheriffSchoolResourceOfficer
11. Suspensionfromschool
12. Expulsion

Search and Seizure The Cabrillo Unified School district is fully committed to promoting a safe
learning environment and, to the extent possible, eliminating the possession and use of weapons, illegal
drugs, and other controlled substances by students on school premises and at school activities. As
necessary to protect the health and welfare of students and staff, school officials may search students,
their property, and/or district property under their control and may seize illegal, unsafe, or otherwise
prohibiteditems.

PositiveBehavioralInterventions&Supports(PBIS)
Cunha is in the process of developing and implementing PBIS at our school.PBISisbasedonprinciples
of applied behavior analysisandthepreventionapproachandvaluesofpositivebehaviorsupport.PBISis
a framework or approach for assisting school personnel in adopting and organizing evidencebased
behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social behavior
outcomes for all students. PBIS is also a preventionoriented way for school personnel to (a) organize
evidencebasedpractices,(b)improvetheirimplementationofthosepractices,and(c)maximizeacademic
andsocialbehavioroutcomesforstudents.

PBIS supports the success of ALL students. Effective classroom management and preventive school
discipline are essential for supporting teaching and learning. PBIS goes further by emphasizing that
classroom management and preventive school discipline must be integrated and working together with
effectiveacademicinstructioninapositiveandsafeschoolclimatetomaximizesuccessforallstudents.

We only earn the right to use consequencesforproblembehaviorafterexplicitlyteachingandreinforcing

the behavior we expect. Despite our best attemptstosetstudentsupforsuccessinapositiveenvironment
that prevents problem behavior, students will still occasionally engage in problem behavior they are
kids!WhenrespondingtoproblembehavioratCunha,wewillbeguidedbythefollowingprinciples:
We will respond to problembehavioronlyinwaysthatmaintainthesafety,wellbeinganddignity
ofthechild
Aprimaryfocusofresponsesforproblembehaviorisfrontloadingtheexpectedbehavior
Our primary goal in responding to problem behavior is to minimize the loss of instructional time
forthatstudentandallotherstudentsinthesetting

Primary goals in responding to problem behavior are to identify minor problem behavior early, and
quickly and calmly redirect student back to the task at hand. If the student does not respond to initial
redirects,preplannedconsequencesmayberequired.

CunhaStudentUserAgreementforClassroomTechnology

Cunha Intermediate believes that all students should have access to technology when they act in a
responsible, efficient, courteous and legal manner. Internet access and other online services, available to
students and teachers, offer a multitude of global resources. Our goal in providing these services is to
enhance the educational development of our students. Appropriate uses of technology are devoted to
activities that support teaching and learning. The use of technology is a privilege, not a right, and
inappropriateusewillresultinthesuspensionorcancellationofprivileges.

ThefollowingareouragreementsabouttheuseoftechnologyinCunhaIntermediateclassrooms:

TermsofAgreement
1. Iwillonlyusemyschoolassignedstudentaccountforschoolworkandassignments.
2. Iwillaccessonlymyownassignedcomputer,account,and/orfiles.Iwillnotdeletefiles,icons,or
softwarethatdonotbelongtome.
3. Iwilldownloadonlyunderteacherdirection.
4. Iwillusethecamera/recordingfunctionsonlywhendirectedbytheteacher.
5. Iwillcometoclassfullyprepared,includingprintingpriortoclass,whennecessary.
6. Iwillfocusmytechnologyuseonclassassignmentsortask.IfIamunsureifanactivityis
acceptable,Iwillaskpermission.
7. IwillsharewiththeclassroomteacheranydocumentorcollaborativeworkIsharewithanother
student.
8. Iwillnotdamageclassroomhardwareorsoftware,deleteschoolfilesorthosebelongingtoothers,
useunauthorizedsoftware,attempttobypassschoolfilters,sendviruses,ormakemodificationsto
systemfiles.
9. Iwillnotparticipateincyberbullyingbyspreadinggossips,insults,orotherunkindness,and/or
accessinganysocialnetwork,website,blog,Wiki,etc.withthepurposeofcreating,viewing,or
participatinginthehumiliationofothers,evenwhenmeantasajoke.
10. Iwillnotretrievematerialthatisobscene,profane,violent,discriminatory,ordepictsordescribes
illegalactivities.
11. Iunderstandthataccidentalorintentionaldamageordestructionofclassroomhardwareor
softwaremayrequirefinancialcompensation.

Consequencesforinappropriateuseinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
Verbalandwrittenwarnings
Lossofcomputerortechnologyprivilegesfortheremainderoftheday
Lossofcomputerortechnologyprivilegesforoneweekormore
Referralorotherconsequencesasdeemedappropriatebyclassroomteacheror
administration
Completelossoftechnologyprivilegesoncampus
Financialcompensationfordamagedtechnology