Frank Augustus Miller
Middle School
RUSD
2015 - 2016
Frank Augustus Miller
Middle School
2015 - 2016 School Year
17925 Krameria
Riverside, CA 92504
951-789-8181
Frank Augustus Miller Web Site: www.rusdlink.org/miller
Teacher contact information is available on the school website.
For complete and most recently updated RUSD policies and procedures, please
refer to the RUSD Student Information for Parents available
on the RUSD and FAMMS website.
Telephone Numbers:
Main Office
Attendance
Registrar
Discipline
Health Office
Library
7th Grade Counselor
8th Grade Counselor
789-8181
ext. 57141
ext. 57146
ext. 57103
ext. 57125
ext. 57115
ext. 57135
ext. 57117
This Frank Augustus Miller Student Planner belongs to:
Name: ___________________________________________ Grade: _______
** Student planners are the property of FAMMS. Damaging or losing a planner
will result in having to purchase a new one for $10.00.**
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Macaws…
 Take Care of Yourself
 Take Care of Each Other
 Take Care of the School
FAMMS Miller Pillars
We Challenge Our Students to Become:
September: Compassionate - Students show
empathy by understanding the feelings of
others. They are considerate, fair and kind.
October: Communicators - Students
understand others and are able to express their
thoughts and feelings in a confident, articulate
manner verbally and in writing. They work
effectively and willingly with others.
November/December: Creative - Students
are expressive and willing to share what they
feel. They experiment, think “out of the box”
to solve problems, and accept challenges.
January: Curious - Students are inquisitive.
They ask questions, seek answers and look
beyond basic facts to broaden their
knowledge. Curious students enthusiastically
use their intellect, common sense, and
adventurous spirit.
February: Problem Solvers - Students
evaluate and synthesize information.
They are not fearful of making mistakes
or being wrong. Problem-solvers view
failures as opportunities to learn and
grow.
March: Courageous - Students stand up
for what is right even if no one else joins
them. They overcome their fears and
believe in justice.
April: Perseverance - Students are not
discouraged by obstacles. They find
innovative ways to overcome challenges
and achieve their goals.
May/June: Collaborative - Students
value input from others and make useful
contributions to the group. They are openminded and look at all viewpoints.
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Student Class Schedule
Period
Room
Teacher
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
I have 1st or 2nd Lunch (circle one)
Frank Augustus Miller Middle School Bell Schedule
Regular Schedule
(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
Period
1
2
3
4
5A
2nd Lunch
Time
7:30 - 8:20
8:24 - 9:14
9:18 - 10:08
10:12 – 11:02
11:06 – 11:56
11:56 – 12:31
or
st
1 Lunch
5B
6
7
11:02 – 11:37
11:41 – 12:31
12:35 – 1:25
1:29 – 1:55
Planning Day Schedule
(Every Wednesday)
Period
1
2
3
4
5A
2nd Lunch
Time
7:30 - 8:07
8:11- 8:48
8:52 – 9:29
9:33 – 10:10
10:14 – 10:51
10:51 – 11:26
or
1st Lunch
5B
6
No 7th Period
10:10 – 10:45
10:49 – 11:26
11:30 – 12:05
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Frank Augustus Miller Student Passwords
Application
RUSD School Computers
User Name
stu+IDnumber
(ex: stu123456)
(stu all lower case+
ID/lunch #)
Password
First Time
Password:
Welcome1
Change
Password
Website/Use
Change
Password to:
FAMMSmb1
where m is first
initial of first
name and b is
first initial of
last name.
Students will be asked to
change their password
throughout the school year.
Leave FAMMSmb the same
and only change the last
number. Your second
password would be
FAMMSmb2 and so on.
RUSD Email Address
FirstLast456@
rusdlearns.net
First name+last
name+last three
digits of student ID
number
Personal email
address
(Account must be
created by parent
and/or student).
First Time
Password:
Welcome1
Set to
stu+ID#
(stu123456)
www.rusdlearns.net Access
class homework, notes,
handouts & calendar.
Create, edit, save, & email
(ex: stu123456) documents.
If prompted,
change
password to:
stu+ID#
Check current
grades, missing
assignments,
test scores,
attendance,
etc.
https://aeriesportal.rusd.k12
.ca.us
Check student grades (you
must set-up an account).
Check current
grades &
missing work
Use the link from the Quick
Link area of FAMMS
website.
https://adtools.rusd.k12.ca
.us/dashboard/
Welcome1
stu123456
(stu all lower case+
ID/lunch #)
millermiddle
OR same as
password for
“School
Computer”
above.
www.brainpop.com
Class related videos.
pop1
RUSD Email Address
FirstLast456@
First Time
rusdlearns.net
Password:
First name+last
name+last three
Welcome1
digits of ID number
sbali123456
(first initial of first
123456
name+first 4 letters (student ID #)
of last name+ ID#)
sbali123456
(first initial of first
read
name+first 4 letters
of last name+ ID#)
If prompted,
change
password to: https://login.i-ready.com/
stu+ID#
(ex: stu123456)
Please use the AR link that
is on the FAMMS school
website.
destiny.rusd.k12.ca.us
FAMMS library book
catalog system.
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Additional Website User Names and Passwords
Use this page to keep track of additional user names and passwords throughout the school year.
Application
User Name
Password
Website
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Frank Augustus Miller Haiku and Google Apps
To keep track of homework, classwork, tests, and course information, students and parents will
use Haiku. All teachers at FAMMS have a Haiku web site that is kept up to date. It is important for
students and parents to be able to access this information on a regular basis.
http://www.rusdlearns.net
Directions for PARENT log-in to Haiku:
1. Parents will log-in to Haiku on the LEFT side of the screen using a Haiku account.
2. The parent login is the email address that the school has on file with the @ symbol
replaced by a . (period). Example: John Smith’s email on file is jsmith@yahoo.com so the
Haiku parent account username is jsmith.yahoo.com.
3. All initial passwords are set to Welcome1 (case sensitive), you will be prompted to enter
a new password.
Directions for STUDENT log-in to Haiku /Google Apps:
1. Students will log-in to Google Apps on the RIGHT side of the screen using a Google Apps
account.
2. User Name: JohnSmith456@rusdlearns.net (First name+last name+last three digits of
student ID number)
3. Password: Welcome1 (on first log in, change password to stu+IDnumber, ex: stu123456)
4. All students have an RUSD email address: JohnSmith456@rusdlearns.net (First name+last
name+last three digits of student ID number) and it can be checked using Google Apps.
PARENTS log-in here
for Haiku
STUDENTS log-in here
for Haiku & Google Apps.
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Directions for Accessing Aeries Portal & Student Dashboard
It is expected that FAMMS students and parents monitor student achievement on a weekly basis.
The Aeries Portal provides parents and students with a secure, convenient way to monitor student
grades, missing assignments, attendance data, class schedules and unofficial transcripts from any
internet connected device. Directions for creating an Aeries Portal account are available for
download from the FAMMS website along with a short video tutorial. The following information
is required in order to successfully create an Aeries Portal account:
1. Child’s student permanent ID number
2. School verification code (will be available on Spirit Night or contact the school office)
3. Parents must know the primary telephone number on record with their child’s school
The RUSD Student Dashboard may also be used to check student grades, graded/missing
assignments and see an overview of CST scores, GPA, and attendance information.
https://adtools.rusd.k12.ca.us/dashboard/dashboard.aspx (or use the link on the Quick Links section
of the FAMMS website)
1. User ID: stu123456 (stu + student ID number)
2. Password is Welcome1 OR the same password that is used when you log into a school
computer. Please see directions on the Student Passwords direction page.
3. Click on the class name for detailed information relating to grade and assignment
information.
4. Student MUST log out of the Dashboard after EVERY use in order to the gradebook to
refresh.
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Directions for using Google Drive Apps
1. All students in RUSD have a school Google Drive and Gmail account. Google Drive Apps are used schoolwide at FAMMS. Students will be taught to how to access, log-in, and use their Google account in
September. Students are expected to use their Google Drive on a regular basis while attending
FAMMS.
2. To access Google Drive Apps go to the FAMMS website, www.rusdlink.org/miller and on the right side
of the page click on the Google Apps icon.
3. Email Address/User name:
JohnSmith456@rusdlearns.net (first name + last name + last 3 digits of student ID #).
4. Password:
a. If student has NEVER logged in, the password is Welcome1, re-set to: stu_ _ _ _ _ _ (stu+ID #)
b. If student HAS logged in, the password should be: stu_ _ _ _ _ _ (stu + ID #)
c. If student is unable to log in, a teacher will re-set the password for the student.
Google Docs File Names
Format
(Click on “untitled document” to change)
Period#Lastname,Firstname_Title (no spaces)
Sample: 5Doe,Jane_Essay
Document Must Include:
 Heading (on left side at margin)
 Double line spacing (line format 2.0)
 12 pt font Times New Roman
Last, First
Date
Period
Assignment
File Name
Proper Heading
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Academic Language Links – Claim, Reason, Evidence
More
Synonyms
A claim or thesis
rather
It is an assertion or
Assertion
statement which expresses Argument
a position.
Hypotheses
Proposition
Main Idea
A reason
is not an excuse
instead
It is a justification that
Explanation
for an action,
explains your claim or
Elaboration
decision or belief
position.
Proof
Justification
Evidence
is not a guess or
rather
It is relevant information
Facts/Statistics
prediction
and/or disprove an idea.
Supporting details
Quotes from text
Proof
Claim: v- to request or demand as a right; to state as fact n- a thing demanded; assertion
Reason: v- to consider logically, to persuade by logic n- the basis or motive for an action, decision or
conviction
Evidence: v- to make plain or attest n- that which serves to make clear or prove
* Webster’s New World Dictionary
Word
Antonym
Phrase
does not question
or tell why
Transition
Synonym Phrase
Evaluating Sources (Sourcing)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
What type of source is this, and who created it?
When was this written or produced?
Is this a primary or secondary source?
What is the time difference between the event and the creation of this source?
What do you know about the time period that might help you understand this work?
What was the author’s purpose in creating this?
What is the author’s perspective or bias?
How might the author’s bias affect the source?
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Name ________________________________
Frank Augustus Miller Middle School
Academic Reflection and Goal Setting
9/18 10/16 11/13 12/18
Progress Report Date
4.0
3.75
3.5
3.25
3.0
2.75
2.5
2.25
2.0
1.75
1.5
1.25
1.0
.75
.50
.25
0
A
4.0
3.75
3.5
5
3.25
3.0
2.75
2.5
2.25
2.0
1.75
1.5
1.25
1.0
.75
.50
.25
0
Semester 2
Chart your GPA Progress
GPA
GPA
Semester 1
Chart your GPA Progress
2/19 3/18 4/15 5/13
Progress Report Date
4-Week Progress Report Goal Setting, Semester 1
August 24, 2015 – January 22, 2016
What is your Grade? September 18, 2015
Class
Grade Grade Points Earned
9/18/15 A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0
4-Week Grade
Goal
Language Arts
Math
History
Science
PE
Elective
What is your GPA? Total Grade Points Earned: _______  6 = ________
4-Week GPA Goal:
To reach my 4-week grade goals, I will:
1.
2.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is your Grade? October 16, 2015
Class
Grade
10/16/15
Grade Points Earned
A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0
4-Week
Grade Goal
Did you meet your 9/18
4-week grade goals?
ELA
Math
History
Science
PE
Elective
What is
your GPA?
Total Grade Points Earned: ______  6 = _______
4-Week GPA Goal:
GPA Goal Met
Yes
No
To reach my 4-week grade goals, I will:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________________
What is your Grade? November 13, 2015
Class
Grade
11/13/15
Grade Points Earned
A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0
4-Week
Grade Goal
Did you meet your 10/16
4-week grade goals?
ELA
Math
History
Science
PE
Elective
What is
your GPA?
Total Grade Points Earned: ______  6 = _______
4-Week GPA Goal:
GPA Goal Met
Yes No
To reach my 4-week grade goals, I will:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________________
What is your Grade? December 18, 2015
Class
Grade
12/18/15
Grade Points Earned
A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0
4-Week Did you meet your 11/13
Grade Goal
4-week grade goals?
ELA
Math
History
Science
PE
Elective
What is
your GPA?
Total Grade Points Earned: ______  6 = _______
4-Week GPA Goal:
GPA Goal Met
Yes
No
To reach my 4-week grade goals, I will:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________________
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4-Week Progress Report Goal Setting, Semester 2
January 25, 2016 – June 9, 2016
What is your Grade? February 19, 2015
Class
Grade Grade Points Earned
2/19/16 A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0
4-Week Grade
Goal
Language Arts
Math
History
Science
PE
Elective
What is your GPA?
Total Grade Points Earned: ______  6 = _____
4-Week GPA Goal:
To reach my 4-week grade goals, I will:
1.
2.
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
What is your Grade? March 18, 2016
Class
Grade
2/18/14
Grade Points Earned
A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0
4-Week
Grade Goal
Did you meet your 2/19
4-week grade goals?
ELA
Math
History
Science
PE
Elective
What is
your GPA?
Total Grade Points Earned: ____  6 = _____
4-Week GPA Goal:
GPA Goal Met
Yes
No
To reach my 4-week grade goals, I will:
1. _________________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________________
What is your Grade? April 15, 2016
Class
Grade
4/15/16
Grade Points Earned
A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0
4-Week
Grade Goal
Did you meet your 3/18
4-week grade goals?
ELA
Math
History
Science
PE
Elective
What is
your GPA?
Total Grade Points Earned: ______  6 = _______
4-Week GPA Goal:
GPA Goal Met
Yes
No
To reach my 4-week grade goals, I will:
1. _________________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is your Grade? May 13, 2016
Class
Grade
5/13/16
Grade Points Earned
A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0
4-Week
Grade Goal
Did you meet your 4/15
4-week grade goals?
ELA
Math
History
Science
PE
Elective
What is
your GPA?
Total Grade Points Earned: ______  6 = _______
4-Week GPA Goal:
GPA Goal Met
Yes
No
To reach my 4-week grade goals, I will:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Frank Augustus Miller/RUSD Grade Reporting Calendar
FAMMS Progress Reports are a school generated student Progress Reports which will show current
student progress in every class. FAMMS Progress Reports will be sent home with students on the
following dates (every fourth Friday of the semester):
1st Quarter
September 18
October 16
1st Semester
November 13
December 18
3rd Quarter
February 19
March 18
2nd Semester
April 15
May 13
RUSD Report Cards and Mid-Quarter Progress Reports: These grade reports are mailed home from
the school district. The Progress Reports are generated at the midway point of every quarter. Please
be aware that by the time these progress reports are received by parents in the mail, the grades are
normally 1-3 weeks old. To see current class grades please use the Student Dashboard or Aeries
Parent Portal. Grade Reports will be mailed home on the following dates:
Progress Reports
Report Cards
1st Quarter
Week of Oct. 5
Week of Nov. 2
1st Semester
3rd Quarter
Week of Dec. 7 Week of Feb. 29
Week of Jan. 25 Week of March 28
2nd Semester
Week of May 2
Week of June 13
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Frank Augustus Miller Procedures & Expectations
Books/Digital Devices: Students are assigned textbooks and/or a digital device in math, social studies,
language arts, science, and some elective classes. Students use textbooks/digital devices within the classroom
and at home. All books must be covered at all times and students are financially responsible for excessive
damage or loss to textbooks and digital devices. Special privileges will be withheld for non-payment of fees.
Notebooks: It is recommended that all students have one three-ring (metal) notebook (2-1/2" to 3") to keep
work for all classes in one notebook. Notebooks are regularly checked by teachers for required organization and
assignments.
Student Planner: One Student Planner is given free of charge to each student. It is designed to assist Frank
Augustus Miller students in being organized and ready to learn in each and every class. The planner pages
contain areas for students to record homework assignments for every class.
 Students are expected to record homework for each class every day.
 Parents are requested to monitor their student’s progress/completion of homework by checking the Student
Planner each night. Please compare assignments against your student’s completed papers.
 Teachers & Parents can communicate by writing notes in the Student Planner.
 Replacement Student Planners are available in the main office for $10.00.
Backpacks/Book Bags: It is recommended that all students use a backpack or book bag to carry their
books, notebooks, Student Planner and other school materials. Lockers are not available.
Homework Policy: Homework assignments in middle school may average up to eight hours per week for all
classes combined. Students may receive long-term assignments that require additional time. At this level,
students need to learn to manage assignments from several teachers.
Common Heading for Assignments:
For all class work in all subjects, students use the
same heading placed in the top left hand corner of the page.
Name
Date
Period
Assign.
Last Name, First Name
Date
Period
Assignment
Teacher's Letter to Parents: Teachers will send home a letter for parent signature stating expectations for
class behavior and achievement. This letter will also provide teacher contact information.
Progress Reports: Progress Reports will be sent home with your student every four weeks of the semester
on Friday. The information on the Progress Reports will include a grade for each class broken down by
grading category. The Progress Report will also include the number of assignments not completed or turned
in. If you have any concerns about a grade and/or assignments on the Progress Report, please contact that
teacher.
Students on Campus After-School: The safety of our students is our highest priority. Students are only
allowed to be on campus after school hours if they are supervised by a teacher, for example, working in the
library, in play practice, dance, flag or other practice. Otherwise, students are required to go home
immediately after school is dismissed. There is no supervision after 3:30 PM. In the event that parents are not
able to pick up their student until later in the day, parents will need to make plans to have someone else pick
up the student. For parent convenience, the Champions After-School Program is available and is located on
the Miller campus. Further information about Champions is available in the main office.
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Frank Augustus Miller Attend For Success Campaign
Research shows that students who attend school regularly do better in all
areas of learning. Frank Augustus Miller is committed to providing
students an excellent education. Parents are encouraged to make sure
that their student(s) attends school everyday. Family trips or vacations
should be scheduled during regular school breaks. Student appointments
should be set up for after school hours. With parent and community support, Frank Augustus Miller can
make sure that each student succeeds.
Student Absence & Attendance: If a student is absent, please call the attendance office or send a
note with the student when he/she returns to school.
 If a student has a doctor’s appointment, please have the student bring the doctor’s note to the attendance
office. If a student leaves early for an appointment, the doctor’s excuse is needed or the absence will be
considered unexcused.
 Refer to California’s Compulsory Attendance Law listed later in the RUSD Parent Handbook.
 All absences must be explained by a prompt phone call or a note from the parents. A request may be
made for a medical note for absences exceeding 10 days per year.
Tardy Policy: Students late to their 1st period class miss out on important information and disrupt
classroom learning. Miller has the following consequences for unexcused tardies during each
quarter:
 1 tardy
=
 2 – 4 tardies =
 5 tardies
=
warning
Lunch Detention
Saturday School
The campus is swept during each passing period. Any student who
is tardy to 2nd – 7th periods is assigned to a lunch detention. Students
with habitual tardies may receive additional consequences.
Emergency Cards & Student Permission to Leave Campus:
(RUSD Rules and Regulations 5112.5b)
Any adult, checking a student out of school, MUST BE LISTED on the student’s emergency card. The adult
MUST HAVE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. This policy is enforced for the safety of all students. Students
shall be granted permission to leave campus only upon the receipt of a written request from a parent/guardian.
Students shall be released only for the following reasons: a funeral of a member of the immediate family or close
school friend, appearance in court, observance of a religious holiday, or a medical or dental appointment. These
reasons also apply during the student lunch period. (PLEASE KEEP EMERGENCY CARDS UP TO DATE)
* REMEMBER…STUDENTS WILL ONLY BE RELEASED DURING SCHOOL HOURS TO THE
PARENT/GUARDIAN WITH PHOTO IDENTIFICATION, OR TO A PERSON WITH A NOTE
ALLOWING PARENT PERMISSION TO PICK UP THEIR CHILD. THIS PERSON MUST
PROVIDE THE SCHOOL WITH THE PARENT NOTE AND PHOTO IDENTIFICATION.
Make-Up Work: In every classroom, make-up work assignment folders are available for students who are
absent. Daily assignments are also available on teacher Haiku websites. It is the student’s responsibility to get
the work from this folder or the Haiku website and complete all assignments. Teachers may require students to
come after school to get additional help, if needed. Students have one day for every day of absence plus one
extra day to complete make-up work.
Planning Days – Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday, Frank Augustus Miller students will attend
school from 7:30 am until 12:05 pm. This allows our staff to do planning and professional development.
Students should be picked up promptly after school if they are not involved in an after-school activity.
Communicating with Frank Augustus Miller Staff: Frank Augustus Miller staff values community and
parent input.
 Email or call the main office to talk with a teacher, counselor, or administrator.
 E-mail different staff members through the Frank Augustus Miller Website at rusdlink.org/miller
 Multi-teacher conferences may be set up with the office.
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Telephone & Cell Phone Use: Students need to make all personal and transportation arrangements with
parents before coming to school. During class time, students MAY NOT text, take pictures, record anything,
use the internet, call anyone, receive calls, or share phone pictures without permission of the teacher. Students
using cell phones inappropriately on campus may have their cell phone confiscated, held in the office and
returned upon student request after school. Frank Augustus Miller policy may require parents/guardians to pick
up any cell phone(s) confiscated from a student more than two (2) times in the school year. Under the CA Ed
Code and RUSD Board Policy cell phone privileges can be revoked by the school site if abused.
Valuables: Students need to leave all important possessions at home. Frank Augustus Miller staff cannot be
responsible for the loss of student valuables.
Lunch: Breakfast Price: $1.50
& Lunch Price: $3.25
A new meal application must be completed at the beginning of each school year. The grace period will end
October 1, 2015. Students approved for free or reduced lunch may have both the breakfast and lunch each day.
Students are expected to exhibit good manners at lunch as at other times and places on campus. Students are
expected to pick up trash and to help keep the campus clean and neat.
Special Deliveries or Forgotten Items:
It is the responsibility of each student to remember all
books/digital devices, lunches, assignments, etc., and to not be dependent on parents to bring forgotten items to
school. However, in an emergency, parents may bring school-related items to the student. Therefore, parents
who bring items for students may be asked to wait since the student will be called to the office to receive the item
directly from the parent. Any person bringing items to a student must be included on the student’s
emergency card or have written permission from the parent/guardian. If an individual is not on the
student’s emergency card or have parent permission or if the item that is being delivered is not school-related,
the office staff will be unable to make contact with the student or call the student to the main office. This is to
ensure the safety of all students.
Frank Augustus Miller Library Policies & Information
Students are welcome to do homework, check out books, read, or use
the computers for class work. We also have ebooks! Please follow
our expected school rules of behavior. Talking in the library is
limited. Gum, food, and drinks are not permitted. The library closes
at 3:30 PM daily.
Remember to ask for assistance if you
need it. We are here to help! 
Library Hours:
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
We are open both lunches most days
Internet Use Policy: In order to access and search the
internet, students and a parent/guardian must sign an
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at the beginning of the year.
Students without a signed Acceptable use policy will be
prohibited from using the computers.
Students may check out
3 books for 2 weeks
Late fines are
10 cents per day after 3 days
Student Activities & Co-Curricular Activities
Eligibility for Student Activities this Year and Next: All Miller students are subject to a 2.0 GPA eligibility requirement in
order to participate in co-curricular activities. This eligibility is established four times during the school year by grades earned at the end of
each quarter and may also be based upon current class grades.
For your Information, for 9th grade fall activities, 8th
grade students must maintain a 2.0 GPA at the end
of the year in order to be eligible for sports, cheer,
band, and drill team at the beginning of high school.
Ineligible students may not perform in any way
with their group during their period of ineligibility.
Students remain ineligible until the next grading
period.
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Frank Augustus Miller Positive Student Behavior & Discipline
It is expected that all students will act in a respectful manner that allows everyone to be safe and secure in a positive
learning environment. Students who meet this expectation will be acknowledged and rewarded. Students who choose
to behave in an inappropriate way will receive consequences that are consistent, firm and fair for all students .
Frank Augustus Miller Positive Behavior Acknowledgements:
Miller teachers make personal, positive contacts with students and their parents. Some examples of positive reports are:
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Student scored the highest grade on a test or quiz
Student has shown significant improvement in class
Student has been in trouble but has adjusted his/her behavior
Update on student performance
Frank Augustus Miller Progressive Discipline Procedures to
Correct Inappropriate Student Behavior:
Inappropriate classroom behaviors such as excessive talking, class disruption, inappropriate language, passing notes or
gum chewing detract from the teacher’s ability to engage all students in learning.
The following classroom procedures are generally used to assist all students to have positive classroom behavior :
 Warning, reminder of school/classroom rules
 Seat change
 Conference with student and parent/guardian conversation
 Time out and parent/guardian conversation
 Detention and parent/guardian conversation
 Office Referral with parent/guardian conversation
**These do not necessarily have to happen in this order.
Frank Augustus Miller administration is committed to helping students adjust behaviors so that they can be successful.
Safety and learning are our primary focus with discipline. (Horseplay, harassment, bullying, fighting, profanity, or
defiance of authority is never allowed at Frank Augustus Miller.)
The following consequences are applied based on frequency/ severity of inappropriate actions :
 Detention
 Wednesday/Saturday School
 Suspension From a Class or School
 Behavior Contract/ No Contact Contract
 Attendance in the Short Term Optional Placement (STOP) Program
 Administrative Conference
 Parent Visitation to the Classroom
 All school suspensions require a conference with the assistant principal
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Frank Augustus Miller Behavior Policy
All students and parents are expected to read and understand the Frank Augustus Miller Student Planner including the Frank Augustus
Miller Code of Conduct.
Three Main School Rules: 1. Take care of yourself; 2. Take care of each other; 3. Take care of the school
Campus Rules:
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Campus is a closed campus; all students are expected to remain for the school day.
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Gum is not allowed on the campus.
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Frank Augustus Miller students are expected to dress in a manner that is clean, neat, safe, and appropriate for school and to follow the
dress code. Shorts must be at least 2.5 inches in inseam length.
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P.E. lockers are the property of the District and, as such, may be subject to search.
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Pepper spray, mace, stink bombs, poppers, and other distractions are not allowed.
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Gambling is not allowed on campus.
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Students bringing bikes, skateboards, scooters, or other forms of personal transportation to school must follow all state laws and school
rules, including wearing a helmet.
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All medication must be checked in through the Health Office with the district medication forms. This is a District policy.
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Frank Augustus Miller students are expected to be kind to and respectful of others. Any type of harassment (physical or verbal), including
racial, sexual, or other, is unacceptable.
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Headphones and earbuds must be put away during school hours unless allowed by the classroom teacher.
Corrective Measures: The school has jurisdiction both to and from school. Students, who become involved in misconduct while under the
jurisdiction of the school, will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions. Depending upon the nature of the misconduct, one or more of the
following actions may be taken by school officials:
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Conference with the student by teacher, counselor, or administrator.
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Phone or letter contact of parent by teacher, counselor, or administrator.
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Detention assigned by teacher, counselor, or administrator.
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Referral to counselor, administrator, or School Attendance Review Board.
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Parent conference with teacher, counselor, or administrator.
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Parent visitation to classes.
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Assignment to Saturday School or detention.
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Suspension from class, school activity (including school dances), or school
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Police report
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Expulsion from Riverside Unified School District-Incident for Suspension/Expulsion under:
Incident for Suspension under Education Code Section 48900:
a.1 Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. *
a.2 Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense. *
b. Possessed, sold or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object. *
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Unlawfully possessed, used, sold or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of a controlled substance. *
d. Unlawfully offered, arranged or negotiated to sell a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind, and either sold,
delivered, or otherwise furnished to a person an imitation. *
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Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.
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Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property. *
g. Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property. *
h. Possessed or used tobacco or products containing tobacco or nicotine products.
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Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
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Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell drug paraphernalia.
k. Disrupted school activities, or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of school personnel.
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Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.
m. Possessed an imitation firearm.
n. Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault, or sexual battery.
o. Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a complaining witness or witness in a school disciplinary proceeding.
p. Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma.
q. Engaged in, or attempted to engage in, hazing.
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Engaged in an act of bullying, including, but not limited to, bullying committed by means of an electronic act.
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Aided or abetted the infliction of physical injury to another person.
48900.2 Committed sexual harassment. (Grades 4-12 only)
48900.3 Caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause or participated in an act of, hate violence. (Grades 4-12 only)
48900.4 Intentionally harassed, threatened, or intimidated, creating a hostile educational environment. (Grades 4-12 only)
48900.7 Made terrorist threats against school officials and/or school property (Grades 4-12 only)
Report MUST be filed:
(1) Indicates Law Enforcement notification only when serious injury.
(2) Indicates Law Enforcement only if deadly weapon, fixed blade knife, open blade, or knife blade is >2 ½”.
(3) Indicates Law Enforcement MUST be notified.
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Riverside Unified School District Regulations for Drugs/Alcohol, Weapons, & Vandalism:
 The rules and regulations in all cases involving use, possession, sale of, or otherwise furnishing of drugs/alcohol are:
-Possession or use of drugs, alcoholic beverages, or intoxicants of any kind:
a. First Offense: 5-day Suspension
b. Second Offense: Recommendation for Expulsion
-Furnishing, selling or transporting drugs, alcoholic beverages, or intoxicants:
a. The pupil is to be suspended for 5 school days and the procedure for expulsion followed.
-Brandishing a knife or possession of firearms:
a. First Offense: A 5 day suspension and recommendation for expulsion
-Vandalism/Tagging is a criminal offense. Parents/legal guardians are financially liable; and if school property is
tagged/vandalized the student may be suspended and/or expelled.
Frank Augustus Miller Student Dress Expectations
Frank Augustus Miller is a teaching and learning institution. Students are expected to wear clothing which is
appropriate for school and school sponsored activities. This means that clothing shall be decent, distraction
free, free of any intimidation factor, and free of advertising items that students are forbidden to buy or have
in their possession. If a student violates the dress code, the student will asked to change his/her clothing
at the school into loaners or PE clothes and the parent may be called. The dress code will be strictly
enforced.
Expectations:
 Decent means that the body shall be covered from the arm pit to mid-thigh.
 Distraction Free means clothing may not divert the attention of students away from lessons and studies
or disturbs the learning environment. This might include clothing which is transparent, or has slogans or
pictures deemed by staff members as offensive to others.
 Free of any intimidation factor means that clothing associated with membership in gangs is not
permitted. This might include hair nets, head rags, bandanas, clothing with gang logos, or sagging/
baggy pants.
 Free of advertising means that students shall not wear clothing which has advertising for any item
which is illegal for a student to buy or possess. This includes alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana leaves,
spray paint cans, weapons, and drug paraphernalia.
 Safe means that students should not wear clothing that could hurt themselves or others.
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Frank Augustus Miller Specifics of Student Dress Code
 Strapless or only one strap over the shoulder, spaghetti straps, low plunging necklines or midriff baring
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tops may NOT be worn at school. Undergarments should not show.
Tops are considered too short if the skin shows as the student sits, walks, or engages in usual activities.
No midriff skin should be exposed when the student raises his/her arms above his/her head.
No tank tops with large arm holes for boys or girls that show the chest or stomach area
Shorts must be mid-thigh in length
No sagging or baggy pants/pajama bottoms or spandex-type pants. All pants should fit on or above the
hip bone without being belted or otherwise altered. If the pants begin to slide without a belt, they are too
big.
No inappropriate signs, symbols, pictures or words.
(Examples of inappropriate symbols: Playboy bunny or other similar products, “Skin” Industries,
alcohol, tobacco and drug related materials, pictures or words about weapons, references to sexual or
illegal acts)
No bandanas (worn anywhere on the body).
No studded jewelry or clothing; no spike earrings.
No clothing that refers to, in any way, any gang, group or idea that may intimidate or offend another
student on the basis of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
No wallet chains or other potentially harmful accessories.
Hats may be worn outside with the bill forward and must be removed when indoors.
Shoes must be worn at all times (slippers not permitted due to safety hazard).
Administration will make the determination as to what is disturbing or immodest on campus.
Student Dress Code offenders will be sent to the office to arrange for a change of clothes and/or
disciplinary actions.
Frank Augustus Miller Banned Items
Do Not Bring These Items to Frank Augustus Miller:
 Weapons and replica weapons.
 Illegal substances including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco products and e-cigarettes.
 No valuables or large amounts of money – Frank Augustus Miller staff cannot be responsible for
any lost or stolen items.
 Food/Drink items should not be brought for the purpose of sharing or selling. The only food/drink that
students should have is for their own lunch or snack.
 Permanent markers are not allowed on campus and will be confiscated by staff.
 Gum—Frank Augustus Miller Middle is a gum free campus.
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Frank Augustus Miller Open Access Policy
Access to RUSD technology resources is provided to students who agree to act in a considerate and
responsible manner. Prior to being allowed access to the Internet at school or through technology resources
provided through RUSD, students and their parents must sign the RUSD Acceptable Use Consent Form
acknowledging their responsibilities. Students must comply with RUSD standards and honor this agreement
to be permitted the use of RUSD technology.
RUSD technology resources are provided to students to conduct research, access curriculum resources,
enhance parent involvement, complete assignments, and communicate with others in furtherance of their
education. Access is a privilege, not a right; as such, general rules of school behavior apply. Just as students
are responsible for good behavior in a classroom or on school grounds, they must also be responsible when
using school computer networks or personal technologies. More details on the rules of the Open Access
policy and a copy of the Acceptable Use Policy are available at http://students.rusd.k12.ca.us/openaccess.htm
If a student violates any of these rules, his/her use may be terminated and future access may be denied.
Disciplinary action may also result.
RUSD Promotion Ceremony Criteria
Middle school students must pass a specific number of classes in order to participate in the middle school
promotion ceremony. On April 19, 2011, Riverside Unified School District approved the following criteria
for middle school promotion ceremony participation:
1. Students are required to pass a minimum of 20 out of 24 semester classes in their total time in middle
school during the 7th and 8th grades, or 100 out of 120 credits attempted in the two years of middle
school. This means that failing grades in the 7th grade negatively reduce a student’s chance of
participating in the promotion ceremony.
2. Passing a class is defined as earning a semester grade of ‘A, B, C, or D’.
3. Students receiving an ‘F’ semester grade will be allowed the opportunity to remain eligible for the
promotion ceremony by passing the failed class with a ‘C’ or better grade the following semester.
4. A 7th grade student who earned an ‘F’ in math or language arts may remain eligible for the
promotion ceremony participation by earning a proficient or advanced score on the California
Standards Test (CST) in math or language arts. This option is available only to 7th graders, because
CST scores are not reported by California until August.
5. Students entering a middle school after the start of the school year will be required to pass five out of
six possible classes taken for the full semester(s) or for the time that they are enrolled at an RUSD
middle school to participate in the promotion ceremony.
6. If a student is considered in jeopardy of not participating in the promotion ceremony, an Individual
Promotion Plan (IPP) may be completed by a designated school representative, student, and parent.
The goal of the IPP is to identify a plan of action that will be taken by all stakeholders to assure the
student’s participation in the promotion ceremony.
The purpose of the middle school promotion ceremony criteria is founded on two tenets. RUSD seeks to:
 Motivate every middle school student to pass all classes, and
 Prepare every middle school student for the rigor of high school, college, and career.
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8th Grade End of the Year Activities
At the end of each school year, FAMMS offers three special activities for students promoting to high school: the
8th grade picnic, 8th grade dance, and the promotion ceremony. Each of these activities offers students a fun, free,
and safe way to spend time with friends commemorating their final year at FAMMS.
Picnic: During the last week in May, all eligible 8th grade students may spend the day off-campus and have the
opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. This event is sponsored by the PTSA, all costs are covered and
lunch, snacks, and drinks are provided to students.
Dance: The 8th grade dance is an evening event at FAMMS. This semi-formal dance is an exciting culminating
activity for all eligible 8th grade students. There is no admission charge and refreshments are provided to students
at this event.
Promotion Ceremony: The promotion ceremony is scheduled for the morning of the last day of school on the
FAMMS field. The ceremony takes approximately one hour. During this time each promoting student will receive
a certificate.
Eligibility for 8th Grade Activities: Information with final dates and additional details for each activity will be
provided closer to the scheduled dates. However, we want to inform you well in advance of the requirements for
students to attend. In order to remain eligible for participation in each of these activities, students must be in good
standing with regards to discipline and grades and must meet promotion requirements. The infractions that can put
a student in jeopardy of losing their 8th grade activity privileges are outlined below.
Participation Criteria:
 Students MUST meet the RUSD Middle School Promotion Ceremony Criteria and pass 20 of 24 classes
over the course of middle school. Students not meeting promotion criteria will not be allowed to attend
the 8th grade picnic and 8th grade dance.
 Any suspension during the school year for drugs/alcohol/tobacco.
 Any suspension or STOP referral that occurs after spring break.
 More than two non-academic Saturday Schools that occur after spring break.
 Must not accumulate more than 6 total days of suspension during the school year.
 Students must have a “real time” GPA of 2.0 or higher by one week prior to the date of the first activity.
*The final decision on eligibility for participation in each activity is left to the discretion of administration.
Awards and Recognition
Frank Augustus Miller believes in many types of recognition for successful students. Students who receive awards are
recognized with names, announcements at school and posted on school website and school Facebook. Students often
are awarded ribbons, medals, certificates, plaques, or trophies for their outstanding achievements. At the end of the
school year, eighth grade students are recognized and given a variety of awards in areas of outstanding achievement,
citizenship, effort, attendance and “School Plus 2” (extra-curricular activities).
Sample 8th Grade Awards:
Presidential Academic Fitness Awards Distinguished Student Awards
Extra-Curricular Activities Awards
Perfect Attendance Awards
Department Awards
Singh Chevrolet Attendance Awards
Ongoing and Recurring Programs: Miller Pillars –Each teacher monthly selects the student who best represents
the monthly character trait. Students are invited to a special ceremony with the principal to receive the award.
Honor Roll Recognition: Students with 3.3 to 4.0 grade point averages are recognized at a ceremony.
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