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Sunrise Middle School
Parent - Student Handbook
2020-2021
4960 E Acoma Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85254
602-449-6100
www.pvschools.net/schools/sunrise-middle/home
Contents .
A Message to Our Students 2 Internet 9
Sunrise Student Goals 2 Lost and Found 9
Values, Mission and Vision Statements 2 Makeup Work for Absences 9
Announcements 3 Media Center 10
Arrival and Dismissal Times 3 Medications 10
Assemblies 3 National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) 10
Attendance, Absences, Tardies, & Truancies 3 Nurse 10
Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters 4 Parent Communication 11
Birthdays, Celebrations, and Gifts 4 Parent Volunteers 11
Bullying, Harassment, and Horseplay 4 Passing Between Classes 11
Bus Riders 4 Performance Testing 11
Bus Rules 4 Physical Education 11
Cafeteria 5 Prohibited Items 11
Cell Phones 5 P.T.O. 12
Cheating 5 Report Cards and Deficiency Reports 12
Closed Campus 6 Restrooms 12
Conduct 6 School and Bus Crossings 12
Dances 6 School Hours 12
Deliveries to Students 6 Search and Seizure 12
Discipline 6 Sexual Harassment 12
Dress Code 7 Solicitation and Invitations 12
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures 7 Student Activities 13
Drugs, Paraphernalia, Alcohol, Smoking, Vaping 8 Student Advisor 13
Electronics 8 Student Council 13
Evacuation and Lockdown Drills 8 Student ID Badge 13
Extracurricular Sports Participation 8 Textbooks and Materials 13
Hall Passes 9 Visitors 13
Homework 9 Weapons 13
Honor Roll and Principal’s List 9 Yearbook 13
Immunizations 9
Infinite Campus 9
Insurance 9
1
A MESSAGE TO OUR STUDENTS SUNRISE STUDENT GOALS
The goals at Sunrise Middle School address several areas
This handbook has been prepared to help you become for personal, social, and scholastic growth. The total
familiar with the general goals, guidelines, and codes of program of this school is designed to help our students:
conduct for students attending Sunrise Middle School. In this
handbook you will find information pertaining to school ● Understand yourself and develop a positive self-
policies and student activities that should help you become concept based on good character traits.
the very best student you can be. ● Understand and get along well with other people.
We extend our personal wishes to you for a rewarding and ● Respect the rights and feelings of others.
active school year. Become involved and enjoy your years at ● Become self-disciplined and responsible for your
Sunrise Middle School. We look forward to an eventful and actions.
accomplished year for you. ● Achieve success in the basic skill areas of English,
science, math and social studies.
● Explore elective areas of study for enrichment.
● Develop new interests and pursue your talents.
● Have a positive attitude towards school and the
educational environment.
VALUES
Individual Excellence
Rigorous Curriculum
Integrated Technology
Differentiated Instruction
Professional Collaboration
Community Partnerships
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Sunrise Middle School is to motivate students to achieve success and embrace responsibility within a dynamic
learning environment.
VISION STATEMENT
The vision of Sunrise Middle School is to inspire students to become innovative thinkers and doers while challenging them to
achieve individual excellence. We are committed to providing a rigorous curriculum, differentiated instruction, and integrated
technology within a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
2ANNOUNCEMENTS Absences: It is the responsibility of the student’s parent or
Announcements are made daily, usually at the beginning of guardian to report any absence by calling the school
3rd period. attendance line at 602-449-6101 before 9:00 a.m. or by
calling the school office at 602-449-6100 no later than 9:00
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL TIMES a.m. on the day of the absence. You may NOT text
your
The school day at Sunrise Middle School is from 8:00 a.m. - message. If no call is received, a reasonable effort will be
2:40 p.m. Students are not permitted on campus until 7:30 made to contact a parent or guardian. If no contact is made,
a.m. and
should not arrive before that time. The only the student is considered truant. If a student will miss school
exception to this is if a student is requested to arrive earlier for an appointment or religious holiday, the parent or
by a staff member or teacher who will give the student a guardian should notify the school office in advance of the
pass. The student must enter the campus through the office absence.
and present the pass. As a parent, please don’t allow your
son or daughter to arrive on campus before 7:30 a.m. Tardies: School begins at 8:00 a.m. All students must be
on time to school and seated in their first period class when
Students should leave the campus immediately after the the bell rings. Students are expected to be on time to each
2:40 p.m. dismissal bell rings. Students are not to be on class throughout the day. Being late to class is disruptive
campus after that time unless they are under the direct and interferes with the learning of the class as a whole. All
supervision of a teacher or staff member. Students staying tardies to school and to individual classes are used to
after school for rehearsals, sports activities, and/or club calculate the number of tardies each quarter. Therefore,
meetings should be with and under the direct supervision of Sunrise has the following consequence policy for students
their teacher, coach, or sponsor. who are tardy:
ASSEMBLIES
● Excessive tardies may result in lunch detention, or a
Assemblies are designed to be both educational and
disciplinary referral.
entertaining experiences. Proper behavior includes reporting
to the assigned class before the assembly, sitting with the Parents must sign their child in at the office for any
assigned class, giving immediate attention to the program tardies without written verification. Excused tardies are
when requested, and remaining at the assembly until those that have written verification from a doctor,
dismissed. Talking, whispering, whistling, stomping of feet, dentist, orthodontist, etc. These tardies are marked as
shouting, and booing are discourteous and inappropriate. tardy excused (TE) and are not included for disciplinary
Any student who is sent out of an assembly for behavioral action as described above. A student tardy to class without
reasons may be excluded from future assemblies and an excuse is recorded as tardy unexcused (TU) in Infinite
immediate disciplinary action will occur. Campus.
ATTENDANCE, ABSENCES, TARDIES, AND TRUANCIES Truancies: A student absent for one or more class
Regular attendance is the key to much of the success a periods without the consent of a parent or guardian is
student may gain from his or her school program. Students truant. An unexcused absence will be dealt with by the
should only remain out of school when absolutely necessary. responsible administrator. A student is truant if he or she:
The benefit of lectures, discussions, and participation is lost
forever to those who are absent. Once a student has been ● Leaves school without a parent signing out in the
absent from school ten (10) times, excused and/or front office.
unexcused, the parent(s) may be notified in writing. ● Is absent from school without prior permission from
a parent.
● Is absent from class without permission.
3● Obtains a pass to go to a certain location and does Students who feel they have been bullied or harassed must
not report there. immediately come to the office, fill out a blue incident report
● Becomes ill and goes home or stays in the restroom form, and see the Assistant Principal to discuss the situation.
instead of reporting to the nurse’s office.
● Comes to school but does not attend classes. BUS RIDERS
If a student lives more than 1.5 miles from school, he/she is
After the 5th truancy a conference may be held with the eligible to ride the bus. Bus schedules can be found at
student, and a parent is contacted. Bus Stop Finder on the PVUSD website. Students must
always get on and off at the same bus stop. Students should
BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS AND SCOOTERS not arrive at the bus stop more than 5 minutes prior to the
Students are not allowed to ride bicycles, skateboards or scheduled pick up time. Open enrollment and transfer
scooters on walkways at any time. While on school property students are not eligible for bus transportation.
bicycles must be secured with a case hardened lock and
chain in the bicycle compound during the school day. The BUS RULES
school assumes no liability for loss or damage of bicycles or Any student causing a disturbance which may cause the
bicycle parts. Skateboards,
longboards, and all scooters driver’s attention to be diverted from the road is
will need proper locks in order to be secured within the endangering everyone on the bus. Students who
bike rack enclosure. misbehave on the bus or at bus stops may be forbidden from
riding any school bus. The following rules are to be followed
BIRTHDAYS, CELEBRATIONS, AND GIFTS at all times:
We understand that friends and parents like to celebrate
various occasions. However, balloons, flowers, cakes, ● The same good conduct is expected as in the
candy, presents, bouquets, etc. cause distractions, are a classroom.
loss risk, and are not allowed on the bus or on campus. This ● Students must stay seated while riding the bus.
policy helps protect instructional time and ensures that all ● Head, hands, and feet need to remain inside the bus
students are treated equally. If a student has any of these at all times.
items on campus, he/she will be sent to the office to call a ● Nothing may be thrown from the bus windows or
parent to immediately come and pick up the item(s) from the inside the bus.
office. Please do not bring or send any of these items to ● The bus driver may assign seats.
school for delivery to a student at any time. ● The bus driver is in charge and students are
expected to follow the bus driver’s directions and
BULLYING, HARASSMENT, AND HORSEPLAY requests.
Students of Sunrise Middle School have the right to attend ● Profane language is not tolerated and will result in
school without fear of harm, threat, intimidation, or disciplinary action.
harassment. Students shall not annoy or bother another ● No eating or drinking on the bus at any time.
student physically, verbally, or visually. The use of language ● The bus driver may write a referral for any
or gestures which insult, intimidate, or negatively incite inappropriate behavior which may result in
another person’s feelings will not be tolerated. This disciplinary action up to and including suspension or
includes, but is not limited to, sexual, ethnic, gender permanent removal from the bus.
Identity,or religious harassment. All students will attend an
assembly on harassment policies. Consequences for
harassment will be immediate and consistent with Governing
Board policy.
4CAFETERIA CHEATING
Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. Students may All members of the Sunrise Middle School student
choose to buy breakfast items if they are on campus during community are encouraged to take responsibility for their
that time period. Students are responsible to be in class at own classwork and actions.
8:00 a.m. without exception.
Cheating at Sunrise is defined as any of the following
The lunch period is 30 minutes. Students are not allowed to actions:
leave the school grounds during the lunch period. Students
are expected to help keep the cafeteria clean, neat, and ● Incorrect grading of a paper, either by changing an
orderly. If rules are violated, disciplinary action may be answer, adding an answer that had been left blank,
taken. The following cafeteria rules must be observed: or not marking an error incorrect.
● Copying someone else’s work whether homework, in
● No running to the cafeteria. a test or quiz situation, or plagiarizing
● No cutting in line. ● Allowing someone else to copy your work.
● A “courtesy lunch” is provided if a student forgets
his/her lunch money or has no money in his/her Acceptable actions include:
lunch account.
● Presenting ideas of others with credit to the source
● No food or drink other than water is allowed outside
such as when you use a footnote or bibliography.
the cafeteria.
● Helping a friend with homework by giving them
● Students must stay inside the designated courtyard
similar examples or situations as models.
area when dismissed from the cafeteria at lunch
● Doing makeup homework after you have been
time.
absent.
● Disruptive behavior is not tolerated.
● Sharing notes unless they are the assignment.
● Permission is required to leave the cafeteria or the
● Telling another student what an assignment is for a
courtyard during lunch time.
particular class.
● Students are expected to dispose of all trash and
lunch trays before leaving their table. Consequences of cheating:
● Students with a pass may request permission to go
to the Media Center but must stay there for the ● Student’s work will be taken away.
remainder of the lunch period. ● If occurring out of class, the assignment/assessment
in question will be given to the proper teacher for
CELL PHONES review and any consequences.
Upon arrival at school, students must turn off their cell ● Actions that may be taken by the individual student’s
phone, put it away, and not have it visible at any time teacher can range from a conference with the
during the school day. Students
may not use their cell student and/or parent to a grade of zero on the
phone to call or text anyone during the school day under any assignment or assessment, or an office referral.
circumstances. A phone in the office is available for student ● See teacher’s individual grading policy for specific
use in an emergency. Sunrise Middle School is not liable or information.
responsible for the investigation of any lost, damaged, or
stolen cell phone.
Cell phones may only be used with teacher permission in the
classroom and in conjunction with assignments and or
activities.
5CLOSED CAMPUS ● Only Sunrise students may attend the dances and
In order to
maintain a safe and orderly environment, students student ID cards are checked.
are not permitted to leave the school campus under any ● A student may not leave the dance early unless a
circumstances during the school day unless a parent or parent picks him/her up through the office. The
guardian signs him/her out in the office. All
visitors must campus gates are locked during the dance, except
check in at the front office and receive a visitor’s pass for the main gate, to enhance student supervision
before proceeding anywhere on the campus, including and security.
the athletic fields. No
student may have a guest on ● Music is provided by a professional disc jockey.
campus during school hours. No guests are allowed at ● A student may be prohibited from attending a dance
school dances or at any school events during the school day. if he/she has received a discipline referral and/or a
suspension during the quarter of the dance.
CONDUCT ● Disruptive behavior and/or profane language is not
Adult staff members are responsible for the enforcement of tolerated and will result in disciplinary action.
rules and maintaining order on campus. Students must ● Students must remain in the cafeteria and/or gym for
respect the authority of ALL
adults. Students in defiance of the entire dance.
authority will be subject to disciplinary action. ● If a student is removed from a dance for
The school has legal authority to “discipline students for inappropriate behavior, the student could lose future
disorderly conduct on the way to and from school” (ARS Title dance privileges.
15341 A 15). Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited ● Students entering the dance illegally will be removed
to: fighting, smoking, verbal abuse, vandalism, etc. from the dance and brought to the office to call a
parent for pick up.
Students are to conduct themselves in such a manner as to ● No refunds will be given once a ticket is purchased.
respect the rights of others and cause no interference with
the educational process of the school. Fellow students, DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS
classroom and substitute teachers, student advisor, office Students and parents need to take the time to secure all
personnel, aides, custodians, and administrators deserve necessary items prior to the start of the school day. Lunch
respect, consideration, and a safe environment. Verbal or and/or lunch money is to be brought to school by the
physical abuse toward any student or adult is not tolerated. student and NOT delivered by a parent during the school
day. The
delivery of lunch money, lunch, homework,
School books, equipment, buildings, and furniture must be notes, etc. to classrooms causes a disruption to the
given proper care. Students and their families may be educational setting and is discouraged.
charged for damage to school property in addition to any
disciplinary action. DISCIPLINE
The staff of Sunrise Middle School believes that maintaining
DANCES a positive and safe school environment is vital for all
Sunrise Student Council sponsors one dance during the students. The discipline policy should ensure that each
school year for all 7th and 8th grade students attending student has the opportunity for the maximum successful
Sunrise Middle School. Tickets are sold the week of the educational experience while he/she is a student at Sunrise
dance during lunch. A late bus, with limited stops, is Middle School.
provided for all bus riders.
The Student Council and PTO sponsor an 8th grade
promotion dance held on a Friday in May from 6:00 p.m -
8:00 p.m. This dance is free for all 8th grade students.
Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and
from this dance. The following rules for the dances must be
followed:
6The purpose of the policy is expressed by the following Garments promoting alcohol, illegal substances, tobacco,
objectives: sexual connotations, weapons, inappropriate language,
violence, and/or any other content deemed inappropriate by
● To ensure that the educational process is not the administration are not permitted.
interrupted.
● To promote self-discipline and citizenship. Pajama bottoms and slippers may not be worn to school.
● To set a high expectation of standards. Hairstyles and/or hair colors which draw undue attention and
● To ensure that students understand the link between cause disruption are discouraged.
proper behavior and a successful future.
● To foster honesty, independence, and personal Any garments and/or jewelry with straps, spikes, chains, etc.
growth. are considered a safety hazard and prohibited.
Student conference, parent conference, buddy pass, Students wearing any of the above items need to change
detention, school service project, suspension, and expulsion and will be given appropriate clothing to finish the school
are possible disciplinary actions that may be taken against a day. Decisions
as to appropriate dress rests with the
student who violates school rules created to provide a safe school administrators. The dress code is in effect at all
and orderly learning environment. The school has school events, regardless of the time of day, including,
jurisdiction over student behavior from the time he/she but not limited to: school dances, sports activities,
leaves home in the morning until he/she returns home. NJHS induction, concerts and all afternoon and evening
Abiding by the rules and guidelines given in this handbook performances.
ensures citizenship success at Sunrise.
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP PROCEDURES
DRESS CODE In our continuing effort to promote safety as well as
All students, regardless of gender, are expected to abide by efficiency at Sunrise, we request parents and students abide
all aspects of the student dress code. by the following drop-off and pick-up procedures for car
commuting students. Areas for drop-off and pick-up are as
Any clothing that is deemed by the school follows:
administration to be inappropriate or disruptive to the
learning environment may not be worn to school. The indented curb area in front of the school on the
northside of Acoma Drive is designated as a student
Shirts must not expose abdomen or back skin. drop-off and pick-up zone. Do not exit the vehicle until you
are in the indented curb area and have pulled up as far
Shorts and skirts must not expose buttocks or back skin.
forward as possible. Drivers need to avoid stopping in front
Any attire that exposes cleavage is prohibited. of the emergency vehicle access lane located immediately
west of the bicycle enclosure. It is necessary to approach
Any clothing allowing undergarment exposure is not this drop-off and pick-up zone while driving west on
permitted. Acoma Drive as “NO U-Turn” signs are posted for
All students must wear shirts and/or dresses with sleeves. eastbound traffic. This is enforced by the Phoenix Police
Department.
State law mandates that shoes must be worn at all times.
Sandals may not be worn on the basketball courts or during There is no stopping for vehicles at any time on the
P.E. south side of Acoma Drive. Students who walk to
school on the south side of Acoma Drive MUST proceed
Hats or headwear of any kind are not allowed. This includes to the marked crosswalk in front of the school for safe
bandanas and scarves, except for cultural or religious entry to the campus.
purposes.
7The east side of 49th Street, the west boundary for EVACUATION AND LOCKDOWN DRILLS
Sunrise, is also designated for drop-off and pick-up of Evacuation drills are conducted each month. Teachers will
students for vehicles traveling north. There is no drop-off or give directions for evacuation according to the evacuation
pick-up permitted on the west side of 49th Street. maps posted in each classroom. Students are expected to
be quiet and listen to the teacher’s instructions. Talking or
The south side of Marilyn Road, the north boundary for misbehaving during a drill is dangerous and considered a
Sunrise, is available for drop-off and pick-up for vehicles discipline issue.
traveling east There is no parking allowed between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If a driver needs to assist a student with Students who are in the hallway or restroom should exit to
unloading a school project, musical instrument, bicycle, etc., the athletic field and rejoin their class. Students in a
Marilyn Road is optimal. There is no stopping permitted for classroom other than the one on their official schedule
westbound traffic. should stay with that class and advise the teacher. The
teacher will then report the student’s location to an
The only vehicles allowed in the school parking lot are administrator. Lockdown drills are conducted each
district buses, staff vehicles, and visitors who have semester. A student in the hallway or bathroom at the time
business in the school office or an appointment. This of a lockdown needs to immediately report to the closest
minimizes the exposure of students to moving vehicles. classroom. The teacher will advise an administrator of the
Dispersing commuter traffic over the south, west, and north student’s location.
sidewalks around Sunrise ensures student safety and traffic
flow efficiency. Please help us help your child arrive and EXTRACURRICULAR AND SPORTS PARTICIPATION
depart Sunrise safely and expediently. Sunrise students are encouraged to participate in
extracurricular activities. For a student to be able to
DRUGS, PARAPHERNALIA, ALCOHOL, participate in an extracurricular activity or sport he/she must
SMOKING,VAPING be present for at least 5 of the 8 periods of the school day.
The possession, use, or sale of drugs, look-alikes, Extracurricular sponsors and coaches may monitor students
paraphernalia, and/or alcohol at school or on the way to/from grades and behavior for participation in clubs, activities, and
school will result in suspension and possible expulsion from sports. Coaches monitor athletes’ grades on a weekly basis
school. Criminal prosecution may also result under ARS during All-Star seasons. During this time each student must
13-3401-3411. print out his/her grades each Friday and give it to the
appropriate coach. An athlete not bringing in his/her grades
Students are not permitted to possess or bring any tobacco or receiving a failing grade in any subject at that time will be
product or associated paraphernalia, including e-cigarettes, ineligible to participate in games and/or competitions the
vaping items, matches, or lighters at any time in school following week until grades are checked again the next
buildings, on school grounds, on a bus, or within the area Friday. Selection for an All-Star team requires passing
surrounding the school grounds. This applies to all school grades in all subjects at the time selection is made.
sponsored events and activities as well as during the regular
school day. Violation of this rule will result in suspension. Any student receiving a conduct referral will be ineligible to
Smoking or possession of paraphernalia is in violation of the play in the next competition following the referral. Other
law. ARS 13-3622 infractions of behavior may also result in the loss of playing
time at the coach’s discretion. Any student having a P.E.
ELECTRONICS excuse that does not allow him/her to physically participate
Any electronic device, such as a tablet, eReader, laptop,cell in P.E. class for the day will not be allowed to practice or
phone, etc., brought to school is AT YOUR OWN RISK. compete in extracurricular athletics for that school day.
Some electronics may be used with teacher permission in He/she is expected to be at the practice or competition to
the classroom and in conjunction with assignments and or watch, but he/she cannot physically participate. Track and
activities. Use of electronics must adhere to district, school, wrestling have competitions ahead of the festival
and classroom policies. Sunrise Middle School is not liable tournament. An athlete is ineligible for the competitions
or responsible for the investigation of any lost, damaged, or before the festival tournament if he/she has a failing grade in
stolen electronic device. any subject. All track and wrestling athletes are eligible to
participate in the festival tournament regardless of grades.
8HALL PASSES Please contact the office if you need assistance. Links to
Students are not allowed out of any class for any reason Infinite Campus are on the Sunrise and PVUSD websites or
without a pass from the office or a teacher. When a pass is login at:
given in a necessary or emergency situation, the pass must https://ic.pvschools.net/campus/portal/paradisevalley.jsp
be returned with the times and proper signatures noted on
INSURANCE
the pass.
Students participating in P.E. and other physical activities
HOMEWORK are encouraged to obtain medical insurance if you are not
Homework should be completed by the student and returned already covered under a family medical policy. Insurance
is
to the teacher on the due date. It is the responsibility of the required to participate in extracurricular and festival
student to bring homework to school and we ask that sports programs. Insurance may be purchased through the
forgotten homework not be delivered to school for student school insurance program offered by United Healthcare.
pick up. Brochures are available in the office.
HONOR ROLL AND PRINCIPAL’S LIST INTERNET
Scholarship is encouraged and recognized through the The level of Internet usage is determined by individual
Honor Roll and Principal’s list. Each list is compiled and classroom teachers. Students must follow district and school
certificates are issued to deserving students after each of the guidelines when using the Internet at Sunrise. Privileges
first three quarters. The following is the criteria: may be revoked if violations of any rules occur during use.
● 3.0 GPA with all A’s + B’s to be placed on the Honor LOST AND FOUND
Roll and 4.0 or better GPA with all A’s to be placed Bins are located in the office and P.E. locker rooms for items
on the Principal’s List. that have been found on campus. Please ask in the front
● No grade lower than a “B” in any class for the office for lost items such as: cell phones, money, electronic
quarter. devices, jewelry, etc. to see if they have been found as they
● Grades from all classes, including electives, are will be held separately. Items in the bins not claimed are
used to determine the grade point average (GPA). donated to charity at the end of each semester.
MAKEUP WORK FOR ABSENCES
IMMUNIZATIONS
If a student is absent from class for any reason, it is his/her
Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 36-672 mandates that proof
responsibility to get the classwork and homework
of immunizations is required for each student and must be
assignment(s) from the teacher’s website or see the teacher
kept up to date. The school administrators are responsible
upon return to class to get the assignment(s). Students have
for suspending students who are not in compliance with the
one day to complete work missed for each day absent.
law. If suspended, a student is not allowed to return until
Classwork and homework is available on each teacher’s
proof of the required immunizations is received by the
website.
school. Changes to required school immunizations now
include the Tdap vaccine and Meningococcal vaccine (MV). If a student is suspended from school, all work is due
upon return to school. This is not considered an
INFINITE CAMPUS
excused absence.
Infinite Campus is an online tool that allows parents and
students access to grades, homework assignments,
attendance, and other important information. Infinite
Campus is used by all Paradise Valley School District
schools and the password will change from year to year.
9MEDIA CENTER Council, appointed by the principal, which bestows this honor
Students are encouraged to use the media center before upon qualified students on behalf of the faculty of our school.
school and during lunch. When a student goes to the media
center during lunch, he/she must remain in the media center Students in the second semester of 7th or 8th grade are
until the lunch period is over. The media center is also open eligible for membership. For the scholarship criterion, a
after school Monday - Thursday from 2:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. student must have a cumulative grade point average for the
Students use the media center with their class and on first three quarters of 3.8 or better, all A’s and B’s. Students
special assignment from their teachers. Inappropriate who meet this criterion are invited to complete a Student
behavior to/from the media center may result in privileges Activity Information Form that provides the Faculty Council
being rescinded. Students are allowed to use material from with information regarding a candidate’s leadership,
the school media center and can check out five (5) books at citizenship, and service. A history of leadership experience
a time for up to two (2) weeks. and participation in school and community activities is
required.
Students are charged the replacement cost for any book that
is returned damaged or lost. No further book check out is To evaluate a candidate’s character, the Faculty Council
allowed until payment is received. If payment is not received uses two forms of input: school discipline records are
by the end of the school year, the student will not be able to reviewed and members of the faculty are solicited for input
check out books in the following school year until the regarding their professional reflections on a candidate’s
outstanding amount is paid for. For students moving on to character and leadership. These forms and the Student
high school, we advise the high school of the amount owed Activity Information Forms are carefully reviewed by the
for any lost/damaged books. Faculty Council to determine membership. Candidates are
notified regarding selection or non-selection according to a
MEDICATIONS predetermined schedule.
It is mandatory that all medications be dispensed and
controlled by the school nurse. This includes all over the Following notification, a formal induction ceremony is held to
counter medications such as: Tylenol, Advil, cough and cold recognize all the newly selected members. Once inducted,
remedies, antacids, etc. Students and/or parents need to new members are required to maintain the same level of
see the nurse with any medication in its original container performance or better in all five areas that led to his/her
with the proper form filled out and signed by a parent. Is it initial selection.
not permissible under any circumstances for a student to This obligation requires regular attendance at monthly
share medication with others. Medications and inhalers are chapter meetings and participation in the chapter service
not to be carried by a student during school unless a doctor’s projects.
note is on file with the nurse each school year.
NURSE
The nurse does not have stock medications. If a student The nurse’s office is located in the main office building. The
needs over the counter medications such as: Tylenol, Advil, nurse does hearing and vision screenings as well as fully
etc., a small bottle of each medication should be provided to clothed scoliosis checks. If you have objections to any of
the nurse and labeled with the student’s name. The proper these screenings, please contact the school nurse. If a
form must be filled out. student is injured and cannot walk they may be transported
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY by golf cart to the nurse’s office. If you do not want your
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) chapter of child transported in this manner, please advise the nurse.
Sunrise Middle School is a duly chartered and affiliated The nurse maintains all immunization records and
chapter of this prestigious national organization. emergency cards. Please help the nurse keep these current.
Membership is open to those students who meet the Students needing to see the nurse must first get a pass
required standards in five areas of evaluation: scholarship, from a teacher. If a student has a health issue, he/she
leadership, service, citizenship, and character. Standards must go to the nurse’s office and make any necessary
for selection are established by the national office of NJHS parent phone call(s) through her office phone.
and have been revised to meet our local chapter needs.
Students are selected to be members by a Faculty
10PARENT COMMUNICATION reasonable suspicion at any time without police, without
There are various ways for parent to be apprised of school student consent, and/or without a search warrant. Any P.E.
events and communicate with Sunrise staff members. restrictions also apply to any after school and/or sports
activities.
● Infinite Campus
● Sunrise website: The procedures to be excused from P.E. class are as
pvschools.net/schools/sunrise-middle/home. follows:
● Messages can be sent to a staff member’s email.
Email information is available on the Sunrise ● Temporary excuse: This may be requested for three
website. consecutive days or fewer. Parents must submit a
● Voicemail messages may be left. Voicemail note to the P.E. teacher for any specific illness or
information is available on the Sunrise website. injury. The excuse may request no physical
education for the day or may state specific
PARENT VOLUNTEERS/CHAPERONES: restrictions.
Both Volunteer and Chaperone applications may be obtained ● Long Term excuse: Parents are required by the
either in the front office or online. When utilizing the online Paradise Valley Unified School District rules to
process, go to www.pvschools.net,
select “Support PV” and obtain a written statement from the student’s
then choose “Volunteer at PVSchools.” This will provide you physician describing the problem, and length of time
with the information regarding both options. Approval may for the excuse along with the exact restrictions.
take up to 4 weeks. Once approved status granted is good ● A written or alternative assignment is given to any
for 3 school years, Chaperones are required for any off student excused from physical participation in P.E.
campus field trip and will need a notarized criminal affidavit,
fingerprints, and background investigation. The safety and PROHIBITED ITEMS
well-being of our students is of utmost importance Items which interfere with safety, cause disruption, or are a
hazard at school, are prohibited and confiscated. School
PASSING BETWEEN CLASSES administrators have the final say regarding the
Students are expected to move from one class to another in appropriateness of items at school. In addition, the school
an orderly manner with no running, pushing, or inconsiderate will not be responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of
behavior toward others. Walkways must remain open. prohibited items. Prohibited items include, but are not limited
PERFORMANCE TESTING to:
All students take the state mandated performance test in the
● Weapons or look-alikes
second semester of the school year. The results become
● Drugs, drug look-alikes, and/or drug paraphernalia,
part of each student’s permanent record. Student scores are
alcohol, tobacco and/or tobacco products, including
provided to the parent or guardian at the beginning of the
pipes, cigars, cigarettes, etc.
following school year.
● Matches and lighters
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ● Clothing with inappropriate or gang related wording
Students are required to wear appropriate clothing and or symbols
sneakers during P.E. class. Mouth guards are highly ● Hats
recommended for all students. Jewelry is not to be worn. ● Trading cards, toys, etc.
The P.E. teachers give instructions regarding requirements ● Cameras, MP3 players, electronic games, and other
and issue lockers for security of personal belongings. At no electronic devices
time are students to share a locker. Each student is ● Laser pens
responsible for purchasing his/her own lock. The school is ● Mace
not responsible for loss or damage of locks or ● Gum
belongings. P.E. lockers are school property and remain, at ● Aerosols, eg., perfume, cologne, deodorants, etc.
all times, under the control of the school. Inspection of ● Vaping materials, paraphernalia
lockers may be conducted by school authorities with
11P.T.O. SCHOOL HOURS
P.T.O. stands for Parent, Teacher Organization. Everyone The regular school day is 8:00 a.m - 2:40 p.m. The lunch
is welcome and encouraged to join. Dues are $15.00 per period is thirty (30) minutes. The early dismissal day is 8:00
family for the school year. P.T.O. dues and fundraisers are a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Students should not be on campus before
the only sources of financial support for the school and staff. 7:30 a.m. unless requested by a staff member and should
Meetings will be posted on the school calendar along with leave school grounds immediately after the 2:40 p.m. bell
upcoming events. unless requested by a staff member or participating in an
after school supervised activity.
REPORT CARDS AND DEFICIENCY REPORTS
Report cards are produced at the end of each quarter.
Report cards will be emailed if you have provided the
necessary information, sent home with the student or sent by SEARCH AND SEIZURE
U.S. mail. Letter grades are used to designate student Order, safety, and security are essential to a productive
achievement in each course. learning environment. When the learning environment is
threatened by the presence of contraband, school officials
Deficiency reports are only sent to students earning a D or F have a responsibility and the authority to obtain contraband
in a class at the mid point of the quarter. For example, if a from any student. School officials have the authority to
student earns A’s, B’s, and C’s in all classes except for a D search a student and his/her personal belongings for any
in English, a deficiency report is generated and sent home contraband items. The decision to conduct a search will be
reflecting that the student is in danger of failing English. A made by the Principal or Assistant Principal.
comment on the report will state that the parent needs to
closely monitor the student’s grades in Infinite Campus
and/or contact the teacher for more information regarding SEXUAL HARASSMENT
the student’s academic progress. Classes not identified on All individuals associated with Sunrise Middle School are
the progress report indicate a grade of “C” or better at the expected to conduct themselves so as to provide an
mid point of the quarter. atmosphere free from sexual harassment. Any person who
RESTROOMS violates the personal rights of another through sexual
Students may use the restroom before and after school, with harassment is subject to immediate disciplinary action
a pass during class, between class periods, and during consistent with Governing Board policy.
lunch. Students are expected to keep the restrooms clean. If
a student is feeling ill, he or she is to report to the nurse’s
office and not remain in the restroom. SOLICITATION AND INVITATIONS
Students are not allowed to sell any items in school,
SCHOOL AND BUS CROSSINGS including food items unless items are a part of a school
Extreme care must be used in crossing streets and fundraiser.
crosswalks should always be used when applicable.
Students MUST follow the directions of the crossing Students are not permitted to distribute printed material and
guard at all times. Students
who jaywalk are endangering invitations without prior approval from school administration.
their lives and repeat offenders may receive disciplinary
consequences. Students may not cross any main streets to
go to or from the bus stops. Bus stop information is included
in this handbook and is also available on the district and
school websites.
12STUDENT ACTIVITIES TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS
In addition to required courses, elective classes and Students are responsible for all textbooks and/or materials
extracurricular activities are offered to help develop student issued to them. These items are to remain at home until
interest and provide enrichment. The intramural program instructed by the issuing teacher to return them. A set of
offers various sports throughout the year. Additional clubs textbooks are available in the classroom for daily use.
and activities are also available, such as: Debate, Student Students are required to reimburse the school for any lost or
Council, National Junior Honor Society, and Robotics Club. damaged textbooks/materials at replacement cost. A
replacement textbook/materials cannot be issued until the
STUDENT ADVISOR lost or damaged item(s) is paid for. For any student leaving
The Student Advisor is available to offer support and the Paradise Valley School District, transcripts will be
guidance for all students. She is also available to help with withheld until any money owed is paid to the school.
any crisis situation that may arise. Students are encouraged
to stop by and see her with any questions or concerns as VISITORS
they progress through the dynamic and challenging middle All visitors must check in at the office, sign in, and
school years. Parents are welcome to discuss their receive a “Visitor” sticker. No
student may have a guest
thoughts and concerns regarding their student. on campus during class hours.
Communication between parents and the advisor, teachers,
and administrators is vital to maintaining a positive and WEAPONS
successful school environment for students. Students and parents need to be aware that any student
possessing, holding for another student, or having any
STUDENT COUNCIL contact with any action involving weapons or look-a likes
Sunrise Student Council elections are held at the beginning may be recommended to the Governing Board for expulsion
of each school year. Eighth grade students may run for the from school. We ask parents in our community to discuss
office of President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer. with their student the seriousness and danger associated
Seventh grade students may run for the office of Vice with weapons. We want to ensure that weapon-related
President, Secretary, or Treasurer. incidents do not happen on the Sunrise Campus or any other
campus in our district. What can start out as poor judgement
Student Council is a positive way to be involved with the on the part of a student can result in permanent removal
school. The policies and issues at Sunrise that affect from school and a referral to law enforcement agencies.
everyday life for all students are the concerns of the Student
Council officers and representatives. Individuals who want YEARBOOK
to maintain the status quo and those who seek change can The Sunrise yearbook is produced each year by the
both find their voices through Student Council. This bridge yearbook class and is a great way for students to remember
that connects the student body with the adult faculty and their middle school experience. Parents may purchase
administration is the one place where the generation gap is space in the yearbook to send their child a personalized
truly dissolved. message. Information regarding the purchase of yearbooks
will be provided on the Sunrise website once available. We
STUDENT ID BADGE encourage you to pre-order your yearbook online early.
Each student is issued a student identification (ID) badge Yearbooks will be sold on campus the last week of school in
which must be carried on the student at all times and readily limited supply.
available. A student must have an ID to ride the bus and to
attend school dances. If a student ID is lost or misplaced, a
new one can be purchased for $5.00 in the office.
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