Welcome to Center Middle School

5500 North Cerritos Avenue
Azusa, California 91702
(626) 815-5184

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General Information

Grading

Each student will earn a grade point average based on his or her progress reports at the end of each triad and on their report cards at the end of each semester. The following 4-point scale is used:

  • A=4 points
  • B=3 points
  • C=2 points
  • D=1 point
A grade point average of 2.0 is required for participation in extra-curricular activities. A student who earns a 2.5 grade point average or higher will be recognized as a Renaissance student and eligible to win rewards.

Dress Code

Students must follow the district guidelines. The following items are not permitted for school attire:

  1. Clothing that indicates an affiliation with a gang or intimidating group
  2. Caps, hats, bandannas, hairnets or visors
  3. Oversized pants that fall below the waist
  4. Baggy shorts with knee socks
  5. Belts with lettering or longer than waist appropriate
  6. Halter tops, tank tops, bare midriffs, see-through or fish net clothing
  7. Clothing that does not conceal undergarments at all times
  8. Skirts or shorts shorter than mid-thigh
  9. Clothing that suggests obscene pictures, wording, and/or drugs, alcohol, smoking, sex or violence
  10. Frayed or unfinished hems
  11. Thongs, thong-like sandals, steel-toed shoes or sandals without a back strap

Cell Phones

Students may only use pagers and cell phones while on campus, before school, during lunch, while attending school-sponsored extra-curricular activities or while under the supervision and control of school district employees. Such devices may not be activated or used during instructional time or at any time when school personnel specifically direct it while performing their duties. Students will be subject to discipline for failure to comply with this policy, including the confiscation of the device and having parents retrieve the device.

At no time a shall cell phone/pager that has video technology or text messaging be used during instructional time. At no time shall these devices be operated in restrooms, locker rooms and/or during lunch and passing periods.

Homework

Center School believes that homework is an important part of learning. Students who complete their homework assignments and turn them in on time learn more and experience more success in school. Homework serves as an important link between the home and school. As a general guideline, students should spend one to two hours per night, four nights per week on homework.

Study Skills

The study skills program ensures that students and parents understand the expectations for each class. A Student Agenda is a way to help students organize their time and serves as a weekly communication between teachers and parents regarding assignments, achievement and behavior. Students are encouraged to purchase a student agenda for $5 at the time of registration.

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News

Center encourages parents to participate in school activities.

Staff

Principal Lynne Jorgensen says Center Means Success.  Our staff is committed to the unique intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of middle school aged children.  At Center student achievement has increased as we continue aligning our curricula with the California Content Standards in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and PE.  Student achievement is supported by the GATE, AVID, and Accelerated Reader Programs, as well as after-school tutoring and 14 advanced core academic classes.  We regularly recognize and honor academic achievement through our Renaissance Recognition program as well as recognize good behavior with positive incentives.  Parents and community members are recognized and supported through our bimonthly Coffee Club and volunteer activities.  We welcome and encourage parent involvement because we believe that we must be a team.  We believe in an educational partnership between students, parents, and teachers.  Let’s work together for Success!

A Dedicated Staff

The staff at Center Middle School works as a team to provide a quality educational program to all students. The teaching staff includes:

Click Here for Staff List

Library

The LINC hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check out the Accelerated Reader Book List

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