Parent Resources
Useful Links
Student Handbook: Spartan Guide
Important Documents
School-Parent Compact
This document explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all our students reach grade level standards.
Download: English & Spanish
Internet Usage Agreement
While internet resources can provide tremendous opportunities for education, please become familiar with the uses that are prohibited by the District.
Download: English & Spanish
Sign Up for the PTSA
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Wellness Resources
For Students
For Parents
Virtual Calming Rooms
Helpful Information
Athletics Participation
Requirements: There are three main requirements to sign up for a sport.
- Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA along with good citizenship.
- Must have a completed Physical Evaluation Form on file.
- Must have an Emergency Card on file.
Download: Middle School Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form
DUSD Sports By Laws
i-Ready
i-Ready is an online program that will help determine your student’s needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows teachers to meet your student exactly where they are and provides data to increase your student’s learning gains.
Learn more: Visit the Family Center
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
End-of-year statewide test results to get a complete picture of your child’s learning.
Learn more: CAASPP: A Parent’s Guide
School Zone Traffic Laws
Become familiar with the special laws related to keeping schools safe. Learn more: School Zone Traffic Laws
Common Sense Media
Discover family-friendly media you feel good about sharing with your kids. Entertainment and technology recommendations for families.
Visit: commonsensemedia.org
Attendance
Student Attendance Expectations
Regular school attendance is important at Stauffer Middle School and students who miss school frequently can fall behind on classes. Punctuality is important for students to learn so they may achieve their greatest academic potential. It is important for students to understand that tardiness to class is unacceptable. We ask that students arrive on time daily and encourage parents to make appointments after school to avoid loss of class time.
Parents/guardians have 10 school days to verify an absence, beginning on the day the student returns to school. A Chronic Absentee Notice will be mailed home after the 7th absence.
Tardy Policy
Students who come to school late must report directly to the main office to obtain a pass. If tardy is more than 30 minutes student must have a written note from parent/physician or must be signed in by parent/guardian through the main office.
3 Tardies: Campus Beautification
4 Tardies: Campus Beautification x2
5 Tardies: Character Building Intervention
6 Tardies: Saturday School. (After Saturday School is served, tardies are set back to zero.)
Tardies and absences can be cleared by attending Saturday School.
Tardies and Absences are tracked using Q Student and Parent Connect.
8th Graders with 10+ tardies will lose eight grade activities.
Leaving Campus Early
Last early sign out is 20 minutes before dismissal.
How to Report an Absence
Improving attendance is an essential strategy for reducing achievement gaps. When students reduce absences, they can make more academic gains. Attendance Matters! However, we understand that there are instances beyond our control when a student can not attend school. In that case, please choose one of the following ways to report an absence:
Log on to Parent Connect
Email the Front Office
Send an email with:
Include the following the following information:
- Student’s First and Last name
- Date of the absence
- Reason for the absence
- The name of the person calling
Call the Front Office
(562) 904-3565
Leave a voicemail with:
- Student’s First and Last name
- Date of the absence
- Reason for the absence
- The name of the person calling
Annual Registration
Please visit the district website for important forms and information about annual registration.
Technical Support
DUSD Help Desk
Monday – Friday
The best way to reach the help desk is by email.
helpdesk@dusd.net
In person help is available: 7 am – 4 pm
Phone help is available: 6 am – 4 pm
(562) 469-6905
Don’t Miss the CTE Expo | Feb 25 & 27
Join us for an exciting two-night CTE Expo February 25 & 27 showcasing student innovation across 23 career pathways.
Cyber Safety & Digital Citizenship
As technology advances, it’s vital to teach students safe and appropriate device use, both in and out of the classroom.
Our School is Now Using ParentSquare
We are excited to announce that we have adopted a new form of school-to-home communication across Downey Unified called ParentSquare.
Get Connected
Q-Parent Connect
Q-Parent Connect will allow you to access student grades, attendance, and additional information. Once enrollment is complete, the parent/guardian should receive a Parent Connection account log-in and temporary password.
- If you do not remember your Q-ParentConnection pin or password, please use the links under the Login button to receive that information.
- If you do not currently have a Q-ParentConnection account, please contact your child’s school.
ParentSquare
ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school and across the district to connect.
- Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or through the app.
- Communicate in your preferred language.
- Comment on school postings to engage with your school community.
- View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events.
- Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items.
- Securely receive report cards and other important information.
ParentSquare can be used on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS (iPhone) or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com
10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Middle School
- Attend Back-to-School Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Visit the school and its website
- Support homework expectations
- Send your child to school well-rested and ready to learn
- Instill organization skills
- Teach study skills
- Know the disciplinary and bullying policies
- Get involved by:
- mentoring or tutoring students
- giving a talk for career day
- attending school concerts, plays, and athletic events
- chaperoning field trips and dances
- organizing fundraising activities
- attending school board meetings
- Take attendance seriously
- Make time to talk about school
