9230 Gold Coast Drive
San Diego, California 92126
858-578-1400
Homework Hotline 858-578-1400 then press “6” (24 hours a day)

Mr. Grano
Principal

Mrs. Sloan
Vice Principal (A-L)

Mr. Gallardo
Vice Principal (M-Z)

School Hours are 7:30 am to 2:10 pm

Wangenheim's Homework Hotline is a 24-hour system of homework information at (858) 578-1400 press “6”

Important Dates 2008-2009 School Year

Minimum Days (dismissal at 11:30 )
September 17  October 15   February 25   March 11   June 15

Grading Periods

All progress reports will be distributed to students. Semester report cards will be mailed home.

Principal’s Message

Dear Students,

Welcome to a new school year at Wangenheim Middle School . Our staff has been eagerly awaiting your arrival. Together we have planned a year that will be challenging, exciting, fun and rewarding. We have dedicated teachers who are committed to providing you with an excellent education. Our program is designed to assure that you meet the requirements specified in the California State Standards.

Please remember that your teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff are here to help you. If you need assistance in any area at all, please see one of them.

See you around campus,
Principal Grano

The Wildcat Way

Here at Wangenheim, all the staff and students live by The Wildcat Way. The ten pillars of The Wildcat Way are:

Courtesy Respect Initiative Self-Discipline

Commitment Appreciation Responsibility Honesty

and Cooperation

which all lead to Success

All Wangenheim students are expected to live by The Wildcat Way. Students who follow The Wildcat Way may be recognized with a Wildcat Card. Each month the five students who exemplify The Wildcat Way will be chosen as Wildcats of the Month. In addition, all students have the opportunity to earn a prestigious Leadership, Character and Service Award (LCS).

History of Wangenheim

Wangenheim Junior High opened in 1977 with the seventh grade meeting in bungalows. In 1978 the first permanent buildings were opened and Wangenheim became a grade 7-9 school the following year. In September of 1993 we became Wangenheim Middle School and now teach sixth, seventh, and eighth graders.

Julius F. Wangenheim, for whom our school is named, was a civic leader, patron of the arts, developer of Balboa Park , a scientist, and leading businessman and financier of San Diego . San Diego 's Central Library houses Mr. Wangenheim's personal collection of rare books in The Wangenheim Room. He died in 1942 at the age of 75.

Counseling and Guidance

Each student has a counselor who will help and advise him/her with school or personal problems.

You must have a pass to see your counselor during school hours. To see your counselor, fill out a "Request to See Counselor” form before or after school.

When called in by your counselor, sign in at the counter.

Visitors

Parents are welcome at all times but, like all visitors, must sign in at the Main Office and state their purpose. Parents must arrange in advance with individual teachers for classroom visits. Students not enrolled at Wangenheim are not allowed on campus at any time unless accompanied by a parent.

Absence Procedure

All absences must be verified by a parent or guardian through personal contact, note, or telephone call. If a parent/guardian has not contacted the school within five days of the absence, the school will consider the student's absence to be unexcused.

Doctor appointments, early dismissal :

Parents must request a student's early dismissal

from the Attendance Office . A parent may call or send a note in advance to request a blue slip, which will have the student ready to leave campus when the parent arrives.

Out-of-town Trips Lasting 5 Days or Longer : A parent or guardian must notify the Attendance Office -- not the teacher -- for a Contract of Independent Study, at least five school days in advance. This will give you credit for missed classroom time.

Tardy Policy

1. Verbal Warning

2. Tardy Procedure Warning sent home to parent; parent signature required

3. Lunch Detention

4. After school detention and parent contact

5. Two after school detentions, citizenship grade lowered one grade for current 6 week grading period, and referral to guidance assistant for parent contact

6. Saturday School

7. Referral to Site School Attendance Review Team, and possibly District Attendance Review Board.

Wangenheim Discipline Policy

Students are to respect the directions of every staff member. The discipline code is in effect whenever a Wangenheim student is on campus 24 hours a day . The following behaviors are absolutely forbidden at any time and will result in disciplinary action:

•  Defiance or disrespect of authority

•  Truancy or habitual tardiness

•  Classroom defiance or disruption

•  Injuring another person

•  Sexual harassment or battery

•  Possession or use of weapons

•  Fighting, play fighting, pushing, shoving

•  Possession or use of drugs or alcohol

•  Smoking or possession of tobacco products

such as cigarettes, lighters or matches

•  Extortion or threats

•  Cyber bullying and internet harassment

•  Theft or possession of stolen property

•  Vandalism including graffiti

•  Profanity/rude language, abusive language

•  Gambling

•  Misbehavior going to or from school

•  Loitering on campus after 2:20 pm

•  Gum chewing

•  Littering

•  Selling on campus without permission

•  Cheating, plagiarizing, academic dishonesty

•  Passing through landscaped areas

•  PDA: Public display of affection, including holding hands, hugging and/or kissing

•  Inappropriate Items: Possession or use of items inappropriate to the educational process, such as poppers, CD players, iPods, PSPs, laser pointers, tape recorders, video games, cameras, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, toys, spray cans, permanent markers, white-out, and trading cards. For the first offense, the item will be returned to the student after the parent signs a warning. For the second offense, the item will only be returned to the parent. Items not retrieved within one week will be discarded. Items for repeat offenders may be confiscated until the end of the school year. Wangenheim is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

•  ALL ABOVE RULES IN EFFECT 24 HOURS A DAY

Discipline Consequences

Campus Service

Removal from School Activities

Lunch Detention

After-School Detention

In-School Suspension (ISS)

Saturday School

Suspension

Expulsion

Zero Tolerance Contract
San Diego City Schools

The Board of Education has approved the following Zero Tolerance Policy which will result in students being expelled who possess weapons, engage in repeated fights or acts of violence, or are found in repeated possession of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

A weapon is defined as a firearm, pistol replica, starter pistol, stun gun, BB gun or pellet gun, a knife of any size or type, a dirk, a dagger, razor, slingshot, any explosives or fireworks. Any object used in a dangerous manner will also be considered a weapon. Use or possession of a weapon will result in your recommendation for expulsion.

Repeated incidents of fighting, violent acts, or causing serious injury to another person will result in a recommendation for expulsion under the Zero Tolerance Policy.

If you are found in possession of drugs or alcohol you will be recommended for discipline. Your third offense of possession of drugs or alcohol will result in a recommendation for expulsion. If you are found to be in possession of tobacco you will be recommended for expulsion on your fourth offense.

If you are found to be selling or furnishing controlled substances you will be recommended for expulsion on your first offense.

• In addition to discipline, if you are found to have violated the law you may be arrested and taken to a juvenile detention facility.

• Expulsion from San Diego City Schools will result in the loss of your privileges to attend school or extracurricular activities. You may be placed in an alternative school or program.

The Zero Tolerance Policy is designed to make your school a safe environment and to provide an appropriate learning environment for you and other students. There can be no acceptable reason for violating these rules.

Parent Connection

Students and parents can check assignment and report card grades on-line using Parent Connection. To sign up for an account, please request an application from the office.

Lunch Court

Students may bring or buy lunch. Complete school lunches are available for $2.00. Other items and drinks are also available. Students are issued pin numbers which are used to receive free or reduced price lunches, or to deduct money from a student's account.

The following will result in disciplinary action: leaving trash in your area; running; standing on tables or benches; throwing paper, trash, or food; cutting in line; leaving the lunch court during the lunch period; any kind of disruptive behavior. Food and drinks are not to be taken out of the lunch court area.

Bike Rules

Bike riders must follow the rules of the road, including wearing a helmet.

Bikes must be walked on campus, but may be ridden across the upper field.

Bikes must be locked when left in the racks.

Upon dismissal, please walk your bike with you to any after-school activities.

Students who repeatedly violate the rules will lose their bike privileges.

Bus Rules

•  Show your bus pass to board the bus.

•  Be at the bus stop on time.

•  Wait for your bus at a safe place off the street.

•  Board the bus in an orderly manner.

•  Remain quiet on the bus.

•  Remain seated while the bus is in motion.

•  Obey the driver's instructions at all times.

•  Keep the bus clean -- don't litter.

•  Keep your hands and head inside the bus.

•  Be courteous to the driver.

•  Learn and follow emergency drill procedures.

•  Do not eat or drink while on the bus.

•  Get on and off the bus at your regular stop.

Students who violate bus rules will lose bus riding privileges.

Wangenheim Dress Code

The dress code is in effect any time students are on campus 24 hours a day , including after school and evening events. All clothing and footwear is to be safe and appropriate to a school setting.

•  No hats, headwear or sunglasses

•  Sun protection hats are Wangenheim hats only and are available for purchase.

•  Undergarments cannot be visible.

•  Shoulder straps must be at least 3” wide.

•  Skirts and shorts must come down to around the knee area. No short shorts or skirts.

•  Students may not wear tube or halter tops, spaghetti straps, off the shoulder, backless, mesh, midriff, crop or cut-out shirts, including “muscle” undershirts.

•  Items which denote gang affiliation, crime, profanity, weapons, alcoholic, or illegal substances are not allowed.

•  Clothing cannot be ripped, shredded, or cut.

•  Spikes, chains, or safety pins are not allowed.

•  All shirts must adhere to dress code, including shirts worn under sweaters, jackets, or sweatshirts.

•  The P.E. uniform may only be worn during P.E. class

•  Slippers, pajamas, or flip-flops are not allowed.

•  No hoods on while inside.

Students who dress inappropriately will be asked to change, to have parents come with a change of clothes, or be sent home. Inappropriate clothing will be confiscated. If item is not picked up within one week by a parent or student with parent signature, it will be donated to charity.

Cell Phone Policy

Students may possess a cell phone on campus. However, cell phones may only be used outside before school and after school. They may NOT be turned on between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. During school hours, they may not ring, vibrate or be seen. Any staff member who hears a cell phone ring or sees it may confiscate it. Students who text during school will receive additional consequences. Wangenheim is not responsible for phones that are lost, stolen or damaged at school.

Health Services

The Health Office is available to students from 7:00 AM until 2:30 PM each school day. During class hours, students must have a pass from their teacher. All students must have a current emergency card on file in the Health Office. If students take medication during school

hours, they must have a Physician's Recommendation for Medication form on file. All medications must be kept in the Health Office . A physician's excuse from PE should be taken to the Health Office. A parent's excuse from PE should go to the student's PE coach.

I.D. Cards

Wangenheim students are required to have their student I.D. card with them at all times.

Textbooks

Textbooks are furnished free of charge. They are to be used only by the student to whom they are issued. Students will be asked to pay for damage beyond normal wear. All textbooks are to be covered with appropriate covers.

Assembly Behavior

•  Enter the assembly area as directed and be seated quickly.

•  Students must remain seated during the assembly.

•  No eating during assemblies.

•  No throwing any objects, including paper.

•  No booing or inappropriate outbursts.

•  No talking or rude disruptions during the assembly.

•  Follow all spoken directions quickly and courteously.

•  Remain seated until dismissed.

After School Activities/Tutoring

We offer tutoring and a variety of clubs. We also have a no-cost “Prime Time” after-school program that provides supervised homework assistance, arts and crafts, sports, and enrichment until 6:00 p.m. Pick up an application in the office.

All students must be off campus by 2:20 pm unless they are involved in a supervised activity. Any students on campus after 2:20 pm without an after-school pass will be assigned a lunch detention.

Library / Media Center / Computer Lab

Your library is primarily for research, study, and reading. It is not a place to “hang out.” During the day, including lunch, you will need a pass from a teacher to go to the library. I.D. cards are needed to check out books. There will be a fine charged for overdue, lost or damaged materials.

The computer lab is to be used for study, research, and writing. Students must have a signed Network Use Agreement on file before using any school computer. Students are restricted to websites approved by their teacher.

Lost and Found

If you find any item of value, please turn it in to the Main Office. Check these locations if you are missing any items:

Valuables like wallets, watches, jewelry, etc.: Financial Office

PE clothes: PE Department

Clothing, notebooks: Health Office Textbooks: Library

Planners

Students are required to have their planner with them at school everyday. Planners are issued for a charge of $4.00 at the time textbooks are issued. If you lose your planner, you may purchase a replacement at the Financial Office for the full replacement cost of $5.00.

Report Cards

Click here for report card distribution schedule.

CRIME STOPPERS

619-235-TIPS

You can anonymously report a crime. If it leads to an arrest, you can get a reward of up to $1000.00. It's completely anonymous .

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Student Nondiscrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy

Click here

top