Parent Orientation

2012-2013

August 13, 2025

Welcome Parents and Students

General Information

• Tutoring starts 8/25/25 and goes until 3:30. Questions bcoe@coralacademy.org
• Clubs start 8/25/25. Students may attend as many as they like
• Coral Care started on 8/11/25 and goes until 6pm. Questions dswanson@coralacademy.org
• Hot lunches started 8/11/25. Need to order early. See our website
• Microwaves are available at all lunches
• PE uniforms will be needed for all PE classes
• No late items (such as backpacks, projects, work etc) will be accepted at any time. Lunches/water bottles will be accepted at any time
• Cell phones are not allowed out in the building at any time even after school. The phone will be taken.
• Students are not allowed on campus before 7:45 unless they are enrolled in morning Coral Care.
• Parent/visitors MUST check in at the front office. For safety!!!!
• The Boys and Girls Club bus will come every day right after school (3:00 on Wednesdays; 3:30 every other day)
• Students will be sent to Coral care after 3:05.
• Your child must be off campus by 3:05pm. There will be no supervision after this time.

General Information Continued

• Please do not send your children to school with any flu like symptoms for the safety of teachers and students. This could include, but not limited to: vomiting, fever, coughing, sneezing, fatigue, dizziness, etc)
• Water bottles are recommended. They cannot be glass containers.
• Student may not have caffeinated/coffee/energy drinks at any time.
• Students have been assigned lockers. It is best if they have a combo lock.
• Detention will be announced on Monday’s in Mr. Cecconi’s room Portable 2 from 2:55-3:30 (or 4pm if a level 2) and in Ms. Beardsley’s room 126 on Thursdays same times.
• Saturday detention is one Saturday a month. It is from 7:30 am-11:30 am. Your child and you will be notified prior to the day through email.
• Email is the main source of communication. Please update this information with Ms. Healy, our registrar, if it has changed. shealy@coralacademy.org

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Field Trips Per Grade Level

Below are the standard field trips. More field trips may happen, but these are the grade level trips.

6^th grade – 6^th grade Olympics

7^th grade – Sacramento Zoo

8^th grade – Six Flags in Vallejo

News…News…News….

CALLING ALL PARENTS

JOIN OUR P.T.B.C.

Be a part of the empowering parent voice at Coral Academy.

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Work with teachers, admins, and other parents to promote a positive and powerful learning environment for your child.

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

For more info email: ptbc@coralacademy.org

Who is Who?

Miss Garlock – Principal

Areas of Responsibility

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• Overall Running of school
• Disciplinary Issues
• Behavior Plans
• Incentive Programs
• Attendance
• Student Activities
• Teacher Evaluations
• Teacher Hiring
• Parent Concerns

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Mrs. Pacheco – Assistant Principal

Areas of Responsibility

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• Academic Issues
• Teacher Concerns
• Curriculum
• Report Cards
• Teacher Evaluations
• SPED/MTSS

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Mr. Goodwin –Assistant Principal

Areas of Responsibility

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• Safety
• IC/Teachers
• Teacher Websites
• Testing
• Discipline Support
• Scheduling

Mr. Coe Student Mentor

Areas of Responsibility

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• Bullying assessment
• 504's
• Social issues

Administrative Assistant/�Receptionist/Clinic – Mrs. Cortes

Areas of Responsibility

• Administrative Assistant to Principal
• Late/Tardy Slips
• Attendance Record Keeping
• First Aid
• Health Records
• Directing Calls
• Lost & Found

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Areas of Responsibility

• Admission
• Student Records
• Fee Collection
• Student Tracking
• Official Transcripts
• Reprint of Report Cards

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Registrar – Ms. Healy

If you have a concern, please email the teacher and then the Grade Level Chair

6^th Mr. Koepsell/Mr. Cerny

7^th Mr. Coe

8^th Mr. Cecconi

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Honors Classes

• Students are placed in honors classes based on:

Testing (SBAC/iReady)

Teacher Recommendation

Academics

Behavior record

• iReady testing may result in section changes. Parents will be notified by the school.
• Please encourage your child to take their time on all tests.

Coral’s Student Expectations

• High Academic Expectation,
• For students to Follow all Rules in the Student Handbook,
• Be Academically Focused,
• Become Involved in their school,
• Be a Concerned Student, Work Diligently to Learn,
• Keep the School Clean,
• Be Safe, Report any issues
• Ask for Help.

Student Planner/Agenda Book

• Successful, daily use is required.
• Students write their homework down each day. Some teachers have students write homework for the week.
• Teachers will initial/stamp it daily
• Parents, please check it to make sure all homework is done. There is homework each night.
• Planners must be brought to each class.
• Replacement costs $10.

Uniform / Personal Appearance

• Shirts must be tucked in at all times (including recess and lunch time )
• Shoes are to be plain, ALL black- No non black logos or silver eyelets. Boots no more than ankle high and ALL black
• Haircuts are not to be extreme. Hair cannot be spiky, an unnatural color or noticeable two tone.
• No non uniform jackets are allowed

to be worn in the classroom or

hallways.

• Pants must be a Dickie like uniform material – all black/Black jeans are allowed. Keep fading in mind.
• Skirts or skorts must be no more than 3” above the knee.
• No cargo, capri or jogger pants
• allowed.
• No Pockets on legs
• No ripped clothes even with backing
• Facial and body piercing are not acceptable.
• No writing is allowed on uniforms or skin.
• Tattoos must be covered
• Earrings must be studs only.

Students will receive a detention for

uniform violations.

Full Dress starts 8/25

Uniform /Personal Appearance

FREE DRESS DAYS

Throughout the year Middle School has free dress days. Most are $2 and some are free.

• Free dress days will be announced on the school website.
• For color days (red& green, Earth day, etc.) The outfit MUST be at least 50% of the color that is required.
• For regular $2 free dress students must be in appropriate clothing.
• Students are responsible to know when there is a free dress or not. Wearing free dress on a non free dress day results in a detention.
• Typically free dress is on Friday (not always), - every Friday is NOT a free dress.
• (Leggings and a shirt are not acceptable unless the shirt is 3 inches above knee)

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There are cameras in every classroom and outside.

They also have sound.

For misbehaviors in the classroom-cameras will be reviewed and consequences issued.

If a student is not truthful, consequences are doubled.

Due to confidentiality (FERPA), parents cannot review cameras.

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The Middle School campus is fully gated.

The rear gates close at 8:30 (school starts at 8:20).

The afternoon time for the gate in the back of the school to open is 2:30pm. Release time is 2:50 pm.

The exit gate opens automatically when leaving. This gate will be fully open during pick up time.

There is a small entry gate in the front of the school. Parents will be buzzed in when they arrive during the day.

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PROMOTION POLICIES

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL/ELEMENTARY PROMOTION POLICY�

• A yearly passing grade from all four-core subjects: English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science.

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• Should your child fail a core class, they must attend summer school.

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• A student cannot make up more than one full class in summer school. They will be retained.

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ACADEMIC PROBATION

• Students failing ANY class for the quarter report card will be placed on academic probation
• Their membership in any club/sport will

be suspended and,

• They will be unable to attend any fun events/dances/fundraisers
• They will not be allowed to have free dress
• Lost privileges last until they are off probation in the next quarter.

Student Success�Please discuss with your child

• Study for tests
• Listen and take notes
• Doing their own work with integrity is crucial
• Put time and effort into work
• Complete all assignments on time
• Check work through Infinite Campus
• Be respectful to everyone
• Be polite to everyone
• Stay organized
• Have goals
• Be a good friend

Thank you for watching! �We’re happy you’re here!�Have a Great Year!!!!