Vandenberg Middle School

VMS Academic Support

VMS offers a variety of opportunities for you to support your student during their middle school years. We appreciate you staying involved!

Student Planners
Planners are provided to every student.  Teachers provide information to be written in the planner each day.  We encourage students to use their planner and check it every night to ensure they have completed all of the assigned homework. Ask to see your child’s planner. VMS Students will have Math and English homework Monday-Thursday.

Grades

VMS operates on a semester grading system.  Students receive a report card that becomes part of their permanent record in December and June. Prior to the semester report cards, you will receive 2 progress reports to inform you of your child’s progress.  When you receive these progress reports, please contact teachers directly with any concerns you may have or to schedule a time to meet and discuss strategies.

VANDENBERG MIDDLE SCHOOL DRESS CODE

• PANTS: Must fit in the waist and be worn at the waist (no sagging or undergarments showing)No holes (designer or otherwise—the appearance of holes is not acceptable).
• SHORTS OR SKIRTS: Hemlines must reach fingertip length when arms are extended down at the sides (items should fit at the waist)Form fitting leggings or tights worn alone or under shorts or skirts that are too short are considered a violation.
• SHIRTS: Shirts must not show midriff, cleavage or undergarments. No sheer or see-through tops with prohibited clothing visible underneath. No camisole type tops (spaghetti strap) or tube tops. Sleeveless shirts are allowed, but no large gaping armholes which reveal torso or undergarments. Straps must be at least 2 inches (3 fingers) wide. Students felt to be in violation will be sent to the office to change their shirt, not just cover the top with a jacket or sweatshirt.
• No clothing that advertises or depicts alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, illegal activities, weapons or that contains profanity, offensive or suggestive material.
• No hats of any kind are allowed to be worn on campus.
• No hoods are to be worn (with the exception of rainy or very cold days).
• No gang related clothing (determined in conjunction with law enforcement),
• No pajama bottoms or look-alike pajama bottoms or slippers.
• No chains, spiked jewelry or tapered style ear piercings are allowed.
• Gloves may be worn on both hands before school on cold mornings, but cannot be worn in the classroom.
• No bandanas.
• Hair should be clean and neatly groomed. Hair may not be sprayed with any coloring that would drip when wet. If hair color or style detracts from the learning environment, student may be asked to adjust. Continued defiance of dress code policy may result in disciplinary action.

Relationships: Wear clothing that is a positive reflection of yourself.
Respect: Wear school appropriate clothing. Dress for success!
Responsibility: Wear comfortable clothing that allows you and others to concentrate on learning.
Results: All students can focus on academics. Thank youl

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