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STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY 2025-2026

Our dress code at Tioga Middle School has been created to ensure a positive and safe learning environment for students and staff. Clothing or items with words, lettering, designs, or pictures with sexually suggestive expressions or actions, gang affiliations, profanity, weapons, obscenity, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco are not permitted. All students at Tioga Middle School must adhere to our official Tioga Dress Code Policy. Students who violate this policy will be asked to correct or resolve the issue before being permitted to enter the class. Appropriate dress at school helps prepare students for success in college and their careers.

  • Site Administration has the discretion to determine whether clothing or accessories are appropriate.  
  • Holes above the knees in pants are not allowed unless tights or shorts are worn underneath.  
  • Pants/shorts must fit around the waist. No excessively baggy or oversized clothing.
  • Undergarments or shorts worn underneath pants or shorts must not be exposed.
  • Shirts, pants, shoes, backpacks, and any accessories may not be more than 50% red on any individual item.
  • No visible solid red underclothing. 
  • Tank top straps must be at least 2” wide. 
  • See-through clothing and midriff attire that exposes the stomach is not permitted.
  • Shorts, dresses, and skirts must be no shorter than 5” above the knee. 
  • Shoes must always be worn at school and at all campus functions.
  • Personal hygiene applications such as combing hair and putting on make-up are not permitted in class. 
  • Students are expected to remove hoods from their heads while indoors.
  • Earbuds or AirPods are not allowed to be worn inside class unless there is a special event or purpose.

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ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Technology is an essential tool used daily in core subject areas. Your student will be prompted to read the FUSD Acceptable Use Policy and electronically sign it before completing any online assignments. Violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action.

A copy has been included in the First Day Packet for parent/guardian to read, sign, and return to school.

Cell Phone Policy: Please encourage your student(s) to leave their cell phone at home. If there is an urgent need to contact your child, please call (559) 248-7280 to reach our office. If they choose to bring it to school, we will not be responsible for lost or stolen devices. Admin and staff will not investigate the theft of a phone nor will students be permitted to attempt to track their phone on another device during school hours. Additionally, if your child chooses to use their phone during instructional time, it will be confiscated and sent to the office for parent pick-up. 

Computer Policy:  Students are expected to bring their fully charged district issued computer to school daily along with their charger.

 Fresno Unified Acceptable Use Policy

ATTENDANCE

To be successful, students need to be in class every day ready to learn.  When students are absent, please call the attendance clerk to clear your child’s absence as soon as possible at 248-3670.  Regular home visits will take place for students who are continually absent.  Students not inside their class when the late bell rings will be marked tardy. Three occurrences equate to one absence.

Students who are identified as habitually truant (6 or more absences) or chronically truant (missing 10% or more of the school days in one year) may be subject to a School Attendance Review Board(SARB) or may be sent to the District Attorney for prosecution and possible fines up to $500.  Students may have the opportunity to improve their attendance by attending Saturday School.

AWARDS

Academic and athletic awards will take place throughout the year. Please check school website for additional information.  https://tioga.fresnounified.org/quarter-awards/

BEHAVIOR

Rules and regulations are established to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning. Students who fail to comply with these rules and regulations will be counseled, reprimanded, suspended, or expelled, and/or arrested as the laws are applied.

BULLYING

 It is our goal to educate our students about the negative effects of bullying behavior.  Tioga students who bully or intimidate others will be required to go through any or all of the following:

  1. Peer mediation
  2. Counseling
  3. DHIB
  4. Mandatory parent conference
  5. Out-of-school suspension
  6. Expulsion

BUS PROCEDURES

Riding the bus is a privilege not a right.  All busses drop students off in the front of the school starting at 7:30 AM.  Busses pick up students from school at the end of the day at the back gate behind the gym.  A late bus for students in athletics or the after- school program picks up students at 5:00 PM in the front of the school.  Students must follow all Fresno Unified rule 5000 AR 5131.1 regarding bus expectations. 

              Potential Consequences

  • The rider and his/her guardian will be given notice and warning.
  • Upon a second offense of misconduct, the rider may be denied transportation services for a period not to exceed two weeks as determined by the bus drive in conjunction with Transportation.
  • Upon a third offense of misconduct, the rider may be denied transportation services for the remainder of the school year as determined by the bus driver in conjunction with Transportation.
  • In the case of a severe violation, the student may be suspended from the bus for the remainder of the year as determined by the bus driver in conjunction with Transportation.

CHEATING

Cheating or plagiarism of any form is not tolerated.  Students who copy or cheat on assessments will be required to retake the assessment or redo the assignment.

CLOSED CAMPUS

Tioga Middle School is a closed campus.  Students are not allowed to leave campus without parent permission until the school day is over.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Students found in possession of drugs, or under the influence, will be subject to disciplinary action and/or drug intervention support. FUSD contracts with outside agencies providing drug sniffing canines.  These agencies conduct random visits to Tioga and classrooms.  If your child’s belongings are alerted by canines, they will be subjected to a search by the handlers.  Parents will be notified the day of the investigation and the results. Additionally, Tioga school officials may search individual students and their property when there is a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence that the student is violating the law, the rules of the district, or school. 

EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAM (ELP)

The Tioga Expanded Learning Program (ELP) provides three main components for our students.  The first component is academic.  All students enrolled in our ELP attend an instructional enrichment program for 45 minutes.  The second component consists of clubs and activities designed around student engagement.  The final component is a Super Snack. All students are welcome to attend our ELP provided they maintain good behavior.  Please contact our ELP Coordinator, Alfredo Gutierrez, for more information at 248-7280 or email at Alfredo.gutierrez@fresnounified.org

GRADING

Tioga Middle School is unique in basing student grades solely on California Common Core State Standards.  Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency on each standard to earn a grade of C or higher in each class.  Students who fail to demonstrate proficiency on an exam or assessment are expected to retake the assessment until they demonstrate proficiency.  Retakes of assessments are not penalized in the ATLAS gradebook.  If you have questions about grading, please see our academic counselors, Mr. Carrasco for 7th grade and Ms. Dailey for 8th grade.

HARASSMENT POLICY

The Fresno Unified School Board mandates all schools should be a safe place to attend.  The California Education Code prohibits any forms of harassment.  If you feel you are being harassed in any manner by a student or adult on campus, please contact an administrator.

OFF-CAMPUS SUSPENSION

Students violating education code may be subject to off-campus suspension.  Parents will be notified verbally and in writing. 

PE CLOTHES

Tioga is piloting a “No Dress-Out” PE Program this year.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

All personal property is the responsibility of the student.  Tioga Middle school is not responsible for the loss of personal property including, but not limited to sports equipment, purses, wallets, money, phones, bicycles, skateboards, or electronic devices left unattended.

Public Display of Affection

Tioga Middle School does not allow public displays of affection, such as holding hands, hugging, and kissing. Repeated public displays of affection will result in conversations with administrators and/or parents may be notified.

RESTROOM

Students many not loiter in or around restrooms.  Students will be scanned in and out of their classrooms via the 5 Star Students system which will time and date stamp all occurrences. Restrooms are closed to students the first and last 10 minutes of each class period to encourage academic engagement. Additionally, restrooms are closed during passing periods.

STUDENT SUPPLIES

It is the student’s responsibility to come to school with a backpack, district issued laptop, paper, and pencils/pens to be actively engaged learners.  Supplies will be provided upon request.

TELEPHONE

Students may use the telephone located at the front office window in the case of an emergency or when asked to call home.  The phone is provided as a convenience.

TRANSPORTATION

Bicycles-Tioga provides a bike rack behind the main office for students to secure their bikes.  Tioga Middle School takes no responsibility for the theft or vandalism of any bike brought to school.

Scooters and Skateboards-Tioga does not have a secure location to store scooters and skateboards. Students must drop these items off at the front office in the morning and then pick them up at dismissal.

STUDENT I.D. BADGES

 Students must always wear their I.D. badges. All students are required to present their I.D. card when asked by any Fresno Unified employee while at school or any school function.

 

PEOPLE TO KNOW

Position Name
Principal Kevin Evangelinos
Vice-Principal Colleen Mahmood
Administrator GLA Lydia Gonzalez
Community Schools Coordinator Carmen Rodriguez
Academic Counselor 7th Grade Justin Carrasco
Academic Counselor 8th Grade Tamiko Simmons
Psychologist Kira Armbruster
Social Emotion Support Specialist Alex Gonzales
Athletic Director Meagan Schiller
Office Manager  
Librarian Kent Oliver
Food Services Director Susan Arguello
Campus Assistant  
Campus Assistant Jaime Contreras

https://tioga.fresnounified.org/summit-learning/