Policies & Procedures
- Dress Code/Código de Vestuario
- Early Dismissal Policy
- Important Information Regarding Attendance Policies
- Student Handbook
- Ethics Policy
Dress Code/Código de Vestuario
SERRANO INTERMEDIATE DRESS CODE
Students must report to school in clothing that is appropriate for an educational environment, respectful to oneself and others, reflects modesty, is comfortable, clean, and in good repair. Clothing or accessories deemed to be unsafe, distracting, immodest, gang related, or offensive to the general public are not permitted. School personnel reserves the right to determine what constitutes inappropriate attire taking into consideration input from law enforcement, parents, students, and community members. The Serrano Dress Code is open to revision as fads and fashions change. Parental cooperation with the Serrano Dress Code is greatly appreciated.
- Pants/shorts must be the proper size fitting securely at the waist. Baggy, over-sized clothing is not permitted.
- Belts must be worn through all belt loops and are not allowed to hang below the waist.
- Clothing shall be free of logos, words, or slogans that promote alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, or promote vandalism, bigotry, violence, suicide, death, or contain sexual connotations and/or inappropriate double meanings. Clothing must also be free of logos or symbols of weapons of any kind.
- Clothing shall not be symbolic of gang attire nor have gang logos.
- Undergarments may not be showing or worn as clothing.
- Spiked studded accessories and other sharp objects including staples and safety pins may not be worn.
- Clothing must be free from holes and tears above the tip of the thumb when arms are at one’s side.
- Large medallions, rings, or chains (including those attached to wallets), may not be worn.
- Tank tops/shirts, spaghetti straps, cutoff tops, tube tops, halter tops, or bare midriffs are not to be worn. Sheer, low-cut, or backless tops are also not allowed. Shirts and blouses that are off the shoulder or fall off the shoulder are not permitted.
- Sleeveless tops/shirts must have straps that are at least two inches wide and cover any undergarments. Undershirts may not be worn as tops or tank tops. (ei. plain white shirts meant to be undershirts or ribbed tank tops).
- Sleeveless shirts with large arm openings may not be worn alone or with “bando” tops underneath.
- Skirts, shorts, and skorts must meet or be longer than the tip of the thumb when arms are at one’s side.
- Sleepwear, including flannel pants, shall not be worn to school.
- Shoes shall be worn at all times and must have a back-strap.
- Heels shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches.
- Steel toed shoes, flip-flops, and slippers are not allowed.
- Students may wear sunglasses, hats, or visors for sun protection during P.E. and lunch only.
- Hats and visors must be in school colors of solid blue, yellow or exclusive Serrano Spirit Wear.
- Beanies, bandannas, and other headgear, with the exception of the above, shall not be worn.
- Hoods on hooded sweatshirts must remain down except when outside during inclement weather (rain).
- Any writing or drawings, other than the student’s name, are not permitted on backpacks.
- Any type of writing on oneself is not permitted.
SERRANO INTERMEDIATE – NORMAS SOBRE EL VESTUARIO ESCOLAR
Los alumnos se deben presentar a la escuela con ropa apropiada para un ambiente educativo, respetuosos de sí mismos y de los demás, que refleje decencia, esté cómoda, limpia y en buen estado. La ropa u otros accesorios que se consideren que son inseguros, que distraen, indecentes, relacionados con las pandillas, u ofensivos al público en general, no está permitida. El personal de la escuela se reserva el derecho para determinar lo que constituye un vestuario inapropiado tomando en consideración la información de la policía, padres, alumnos y miembros de la comunidad. El Código de Vestuario de Serrano está abierto a la revisión con los cambios de modas y novedades. La cooperación de los padres con el Código de Vestuario de Serrano es altamente apreciada.
- Los pantalones y shorts deben ser del tamaño apropiado y ajustado a la cintura. No se permiten los pantalones muy flojos ni la ropa demasiado grande.
- Los cinturones deben pasar a través de todas las presillas y no permitir que cuelguen debajo de la cintura.
- La ropa debe ser libre de logotipos o palabras que promuevan alcohol, tabaco, drogas, o promueva vandalismo, intolerancia, violencia, suicidio, muerte, o contenga connotaciones sexuales y/o dobles sentidos inapropiados. La ropa debe estar libre de logotipos o símbolos de armas de cualquier tipo.
- La ropa no debe ser simbólica de pandillas ni tendrá logotipos pandilleros.
- La ropa interior no deberá mostrarse o ser usada como ropa exterior.
- No deberán usarse accesorios con picos o clavos y otros objetos filosos incluyendo grapas y alfileres.
- La ropa debe estar sin hoyos y desgarros arriba de la punta del dedo pulgar cuando los brazos cuelgan a los lados.
- No pueden usarse medallones grandes, anillos o cadenas (incluyendo las pegadas a la billetera).
- Camisetas sin mangas, blusas con tirantes delgados, blusas cortas, o blusas de tubo no pueden ser usadas. Blusas transparentes, escotes cortos, o sin espalda no son permitidas.
- Camisetas sin mangas deben tener los tirantes con un mínimo de dos pulgadas y que cubran la ropa interior.
- Blusas sin mangas con grandes aberturas para los brazos no se pueden usar solas ni con blusas “bando” debajo. Esto incluye las camisetas de color blanco o camisetas escotadas que se usan como ropa interior.
- Las faldas, “shorts” “skorts” deben ser del largor apropiado o más largo de la punta del dedo pulgar cuando los brazos cuelgan a los lados.
- No se permiten piyamas, ropa de dormir o pantalones de franela.
- Se deberán usar zapatos todo el tiempo y deben tener correa en el talón.
- Los tacones no deben ser más de 1 1/2 pulgadas.
- No se permiten zapatos con punta de acero, sandalias de hule, y pantuflas.
- No se permiten medias rasgadas/agujeros o mallas.
- Los alumnos pueden usar lentes para el sol, gorras o viseras para protegerse del sol durante educación física y el almuerzo. No se pueden usar dentro de los edificios, clase o áreas cubiertas.
- Las gorras y viseras deben ser de colores de la escuela: azul, amarillo sólido o exclusivo de la escuela Serrano.
- No se permiten gorros tejidos, pañuelos, u otros utensilios para la cabeza, con excepción de lo descrito arriba,
- Capuchas o sudaderas con capuchas deben permanecer abajo de la cabeza con la excepción del mal tiempo (lluvia).
- Tampoco se permiten aretes con punta, o tapones para las orejas.
- No se permite ninguna escritura o dibujos en las mochilas aparte del nombre del alumno.
- No se permite cualquier tipo de escritura en el cuerpo.
Early Dismissal Policy
Early Dismissal Process:
- Students wanting to leave early from school must bring a note from parent to the attendance window before school with the time and name of person who is intending to pick the student up from school.
- The student will be given an Early Dismissal slip which allows them to leave class and be waiting in the office for parent to sign them out.
- If unable to send a note, call to the office at (949) 586-3221.
Important Information Regarding Attendance Policies
Please Keep for Future Reference - Important Information for Parents
24-Hour Attendance Hotline -- (949) 598-3754
Please be sure to call the 24-Hour Hotline each day when your student is absent.
Absences
All absences must either be called into the 24 hour Attendance Hotline (949) 598-3754 or a note must come to the attendance window first thing in the morning before homeroom begins the day the student returns to school.
Tardies
Students arriving after the late bell should have a note stating the reason for the late arrival or be accompanied by a parent to the Attendance Window. Students should be in their seats when the tardy bell rings, or they are considered late and consequences may apply. Any student over 30 minutes late to school for any reason must have a note or a parent to accompany them to the Attendance Window to check in to school.
Excused Absences/Tardies: The following shall be considered the only legally excused reasons for being absent/tardy: illness; medical; dental; quarantine; optometry or chiropractic appointments; attendance at funeral services for an immediate family member; death in family; participation in religious instruction or ceremony (not to exceed four hours per semester); appearance in court; observation of a holiday of his/her religion; attendance at an employment or educational conference. All absence/tardies need to be verified by parent/guardian or doctor in writing, in person or by phone.
Unexcused Absences/Tardies: An unexcused absence/tardy is defined as: 1) absence/tardy not cleared through the attendance office by parent, guardian or doctor 2) a student missing any class without parental knowledge 3) absences/tardies for vacation/travel; car trouble; out of gas; out of town visitors; weddings; missed bus; sports; graduation ceremonies; oversleeping or personal/business reasons.
Early Dismissals/Student Pick Up
Students who need to leave early should bring a note from a parent/guardian to the Attendance Window before school. The note should include the pick-up time as well as the name of the person who will be signing the student out. Early dismissal slips allow a student to leave class and be in the office at the time needed which is especially important as the student may be in P.E. class or at an assembly and difficult to reach. If unable to send a note, please call the office at (949) 586-3221. Please note, all persons must present an I.D at the Attendance Window in order to sign a student out of school.
Deliveries to Students
Remind your student to bring lunches, homework, PE clothes, etc. to school every day, however, we will page students during snack and lunch to pick up personal items that have been delivered to the office. If you choose to personally deliver a lunch, drop it at the front office. NO OUTSIDE DELIVERY SERVICES (UberEats, DoorDash, PostMates, etc) will be accepted.
Health Office
In the event of an illness or injury during school hours and the student wishes to contact his/her parent he/she is required to report to the Health Office and use the school telephone. By using the office telephone we are better able to track and treat all injuries and illnesses that occur during school hours and are available to provide information to the parents when the student calls.
Independent Study Contracts for Absences of 5 Days or More
Please notify the Attendance Clerk at least two weeks prior to vacations or extended absences of five (5) school days or more. The attendance clerk will set up an Independent Study Contract for your student, which allows him/her to keep up with assignments.
For more information, please see the Annual Notification to Parents
Student Handbook
Ethics Policy
Saddleback Valley Unified School District supports a strong Ethics Policy, which deals with students who cheat on tests, class or homework, or plagiarize on assignments. All tests, quizzes, reports, assignments and any school related test are subject to this policy. Cheating includes looking at or copying another student’s paper, or talking during an exam. Using technology or other sources to get or give others answers is also prohibited. Helping another student cheat on an exam or assignment is also a violation of the Ethics Policy if it has been made clear by the instructors that students are to work on their own. Violation of this policy will result in the following consequences:
1st Offense
- Automatic "0” or “F” on the assignment or test.
- Teacher contacts parent with details of offense and explains consequences and contract.
- Student sent to the assistant principal and referral placed in student file.
- Trimester citizenship grade may be lowered in the class where the violation occurred.
- Student is placed on probation for the remainder of the school year.
- Student signs Ethics Policy Contract, copy goes home for parent signature, and teachers are notified.
- If the Ethics Policy violation occurs in a student aide class, the student may be transferred to another elective.
2nd Offense
(Either in the same class as the first offense or the second time the student violates the Ethics Policy during the same school year)
- Automatic “0” or “F” on assignment or test.
- Trimester academic grade in the class where the second offense occurred will be lowered one grade level. Student assigned "U” in citizenship and work habits in the class where the second offense occurred.
- Referral placed in student discipline file and teachers are notified.
- Parent conference with assistant principal, student, and teacher.
- Student removed from any and all elected or appointed leadership positions for the remainder of the school year.
- If the Ethics Policy violation occurs in a student aide class, the student will be transferred from that class with grade of “F”.
- Student will be assigned one day of in-school suspension.
3rd Offense
(Either in the same class as the first or second offenses or the third time the student violates the Ethics Policy during the same school year)
- Automatic “0” on assignment or test.
- Trimester academic grade in the class where the third offense occurred will be lowered by one grade level. Student assigned a “U” in citizenship and work habits.
- Student may be transferred from the class.
- Referral placed in discipline file.
- Parent conference with assistant principal, student, and teacher.
- Student suspended home for 1 day.