Vivian Field Middle School Bell Schedule 2025-2026

Bell Schedule 25-26 PDF

A Lunch Schedule	B Lunch Schedule	C Lunch Schedule
1st Period 8:10-8:57 AM	1st Period 8:10-8:57 AM	1st Period 8:10-8:57 AM
Advisory AM 9:00-9:30 AM	Advisory AM 9:00-9:30 AM	Advisory AM 9:00-9:30 AM
2nd Period  9:33-10:20 AM	2nd Period  9:33-10:20 AM	2nd Period  9:33-10:20 AM
3rd Period 10:23-11:10 AM	3rd Period 10:23-11:10 AM	3rd Period 10:23-11:10 AM
A Lunch 11:13-11:43 AM	4th Period 11:13-12:00 PM	4th Period 11:13-12:00 PM
4th Period 11:46-12:33 PM	B Lunch 12:03-12:33 PM	5th Period 12:03-12:50 PM
5th Period 12:36-1:23 PM	5th Period 12:36-1:23 PM
		C Lunch  12:53-1:23 PM
Advisory PM 1:26-1:56 PM	Advisory PM 1:26-1:56 PM	Advisory PM 1:26-1:56 PM
6th Period  1:59-2:46 PM	6th Period  1:59-2:46 PM	6th Period  1:59-2:46 PM
7th Period  2:49-3:35 PM	7th Period  2:49-3:35 PM	7th Period  2:49-3:35 PM

ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL:

School Day – 8:10 – 3:35 p.m.

• Cafeteria Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
  • Entrance through cafeteria doors only
  • Students must wear their ID every day to enter the building
• Breakfast is from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
• At 8:00 a.m., cafeteria doors close. Student entrance through main front office doors ONLY

CAR/VAN RIDERS:

At arrival, students should be dropped off near the cafeteria door, on the south side of the campus. Parents should follow traffic signs (stay off your phone) and directions of staff on duty, pulling all the way forward in the drop off line. Parents should not allow students to exit the vehicle before they have pulled forward, or run between cars in the parking lot.

Parents should not drop off/pick up children on the northbound side of Dennis Lane (closest to the soccer fields) and allow students to cross the street. These crosswalks are not staffed with crossing guards and should not be used. Students are welcome to cross the street at the light near Richland Avenue and Dennis Lane.

At dismissal, parents or van transportation that pick-up children from campus must pick them up from the lane closest to the school.

Note that Field Staff will not be held responsible if students jaywalk across Dennis Lane.

Around 3:50 p.m., staff on duty will guide waiting students towards the main entrance of the school to wait under the porch for pick up.

STUDENT WALKERS:

Students should obey all traffic laws and use caution when using crosswalks or in parking lots, and students should not run through traffic lanes when cars are present. Once on campus, students should not leave campus for any reason. Bike riders should walk their bikes once they have entered the school grounds, and may lock their bikes up in the bike area near the flagpoles at the southeast corner of campus.

Immediately after students are dismissed from school at 3:35 p.m., they are to leave the school grounds unless they attend any of the school sponsored after-school programs. Children cannot loiter on the school grounds after being dismissed because there is no adult supervision.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

After school activities, tutorials and clubs may meet after school.  Please create a plan with your child for where they will be picked up and at approximately what time. Look for information from teachers and coaches on any upcoming after school club events that may be taking place.  

PICKING UP STUDENTS EARLY:

Parents must go to the front office/attendance office and sign their child out of school with the school secretary. If there is an emergency or special circumstance, please call the office ahead of time to make arrangements. Students will not be released to anyone not listed in the student’s file as a person authorized to pick up the child. Only after the parent or other authorized person signs the child out will the child be released to the parent or other authorized person.

Once the dismissal process has started at 3:20 pm, children will not be allowed to leave early and the parent must follow the established dismissal procedures for the safety of all students

FAMILY DISPUTES OR CUSTODY ISSUES:

The school will not be involved in decisions relating to custody or family disputes with respect to picking up a child from school. The school will assume both parents have equal right to access to their child, including the right to pick up the child from school, unless the school has been provided with a certified court order which specifically limits the access of the parent to his or her child at the school. A divorce decree setting out custody or visitation schedules is not sufficient to prohibit access of a parent unless the decree specifically so provides. Parents involved in divorce or custody proceedings should make every effort to manage these issues without disruption to the student or school environment. Parents who fail to comply with this request may be removed from the school by the police.

Communication with Parents

Communication with parents is very important to the successful school experience. Vivian Field may use a variety of methods of communication, such as those listed below. Do not hesitate to reach out to the teacher or campus administrators by phone or email if you have any questions or concerns about your child or communication with or from the School. The following are examples of communications you may expect from the School.

STUDENT CHROMEBOOKS:

All students will use their chromebooks to record homework, upcoming assignments, projects and tests. 

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:

Communication regarding grades, behavior, tutorials, student’s level of success in following the classroom management plan, etc. will be sent via email to the email address on file in Parent Self Serve, sent home with the student, or mailed home to the address on file.

PHONE CALLS:

Parents may be contacted by teachers, administrators and automated phone calls to discuss their child’s grades, attendance, behavior or to share upcoming campus events. If there is a language barrier, an interpreter will be contacted to provide the information to the parent.

PARENT SELF SERVE:

Parents can access student grades and attendance information, check discipline and contact their child’s teachers through the Parent Self Serve website. Parents are able to set up a Parent Self Serve account and sign up for daily, weekly, or monthly emails with grades and attendance information. Parent Self-Serve can be accessed by visiting Parent Self-Serve (account required).
Student Self-Serve

STUDENT RECORDS ACCESS & PRIVACY:

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the student’s educational records. These rights include the following:

• The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access.
• The right to seek amendment of the student’s educational records that the parent or eligible student believes to be inaccurate.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school to comply with the requirements of FERPA. [Contact Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington D.C. 20202-5920.]

Communities in Schools (CIS)

Agnieszka Servantes is the Community in Schools liaison and her office is located at Vivan Field Midle School. Ms. Servantes provides students with community support and builds relationships that empower students to succeed inside and outside of school. CIS only provides services to certain students that have been identified and approved by Ms. Servantes. Please contact Ms. Servantes at 972-968-3900 or email her at Servantesa@cfbisd.edu if you would more information regarding CIS services.

 

 

Stakeholders Expectations/Discipline Policy/Grading PDF

School Commitment of Excellence

We believe that every child …

• has the capacity to learn, grow, and develop into a knowledgeable, reflective, caring, ethical, and contributing citizen.
• must have access to the very best programs and practices a school can offer, with teachers who set high expectation for all students.
• must be engaged in learning that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory.
• thrives academically, socially, and emotionally in a learning environment where trust and respect are paramount and where family and community are actively involved.
• faces significant life choices and needs support in making wise and healthy decisions
• deserves educators who are prepared to work with this age group, who are themselves lifelong learners, and who are committed to their own ongoing professional development and growth.

Teacher Commitment of Excellence

Therefore, we proudly dedicate ourselves to becoming the best school educators that we can be and an active advocate for all children and youth. As part of the school faculty, I fully agree with and commit to the following:

• I will exhibit the rigor required to ensure actions are based on educational best practices and will do whatever it takes to meet individual student needs.
• I will attend and participate in all staff meetings and professional development to ensure best teaching practices become universal for continuous improvement.
• I will “go the extra mile” by being available before and after school during tutorial times to work with students and parents, and addressing any concerns.
• I will respond to communications from students and parents within forty-eight (48) hours, during the school week.
• I will remain focused on standards and excellence leading to results that support and implement the mission of Vivian Field and the district.
• I will utilize data to support and measure curricular and academic achievement.
• I will protect the safety and well-being of all Vivian Field students and staff members and further organizational goals by enforcing all rules, codes, policies, procedures and values of Vivian Field and the school district.
• I will promote Vivian Field and, its staff, students and community in a positive way at all times.
• I will contribute to the school by offering my suggestions in constructive ways.
• As a returning member to the Vivian Field campus, I will offer my support and guidance through modeling, chairing of events and helping out where I can to support new to staff and new teachers. I will also actively seek out leadership opportunities for myself and communicate these with the campus administrators.

Parents/Guardian Commitment of Excellence

As a parent, I fully agree with and commit to the following:

• I will keep my contact information (address, phone number, email, emergency contacts, etc.) up to date, and contact the school office to make changes as needed.
• I will make sure our child arrives at school every day before the start of classes and is there until school is dismissed for the day every instructional day on the school calendar unless my child is sick or there is an emergency.
• I will pick my child up from school on time or accept the consequences or penalties.
• I will notify the school by 9:00 am if my child is unable to attend school. I understand that daily attendance is essential to student success.
• I will make arrangements so my child can be at school before or after the school day for tutoring, detention or other after school programs when required or needed.
• I will always help my child in the best way I know how and I will do whatever it takes for him/her to learn. This also means that I will check my child’s homework every night, contact the teachers with any concerns, and support literacy by encouraging my child to read 20 minutes every night.
• I will communicate respectfully with faculty and staff both in person and via correspondence.
• I will read all papers that the school sends home, sign if necessary, and return the next day.
• I will participate in all meetings and conferences concerning my child.
• I will support the academic expectations and curricular programs of the school including allowing our child to go on school field trips, including out-of-town experiences.
• I will be a role model for my child as I follow the rules, codes, policies, procedures and the core values established by the school.
• I will adhere to school attendance policies ensuring the academic success of my child. I will ensure that my child follows the school rules, codes, policies and procedures so as to protect the safety, interests and rights of all individuals in the classroom.
• I will encourage my child to make positive choices and adhere to the campus discipline policy. I will support the school as it administers consequences in response to student behavioral choices in accordance to the school’s Choices System discipline policy. I understand this may include coming to the school for Choice 4 conferences if my student is removed from class, and attending restorative conferences that are scheduled.

Student Commitment of Excellence

As a student, I fully agree with and commit to the following:

• I will arrive at school every day by the start of classes in order to guarantee a full instructional day.
• I will strive to become a global citizen by acting as a thinker, risk-taker and balanced student.
• I will approach my learning with creativity, curiosity and enthusiasm.
• I will attend tutoring, detention or any other support services that are needed as required by school officials.
• I will work, communicate and behave in accordance with the district’s Student Code of Conduct.
• I will complete all of my homework every night and attend tutorials as assigned.
• I will contact my teachers if I have a question or concern related to my academic or social well-being.
• I will be respectful and cooperative toward my parents, teachers and peers.
• I will be principled in all my actions and accept responsibility for them.
• I will conduct myself appropriately during the school day, and make positive behavior choices. I will follow the Make Your Day discipline system, and understand the consequences of Steps 1-4.
• I will be knowledgeable of and follow all school rules, codes, policies and procedures.
• I will always behave in a caring manner that protects the safety, interests and rights of all individuals in the classroom and school community, and in an inquiring manner that is conducive for learning.
• I will be a reflective, open-minded member of my learning community who will show empathy, tolerance and respect.
• I will maintain academic integrity ensuring my work is my own.
  Note: This Commitment to Excellence is reviewed regularly and parent input is sought in the review process. Notice of opportunities for parents to participate in the review will be provided by the Campus administrators or the Campus Behavior Coordinator

Discipline

In order to ensure a successful day, we maintain a system of discipline that involves a combination of restorative practices and consequences as needed. We can’t have rigor of instruction without order. Students can be disciplined for a variety of reasons, ranging from persistent misbehavior, accumulated tardies, dress code violations, etc. Details below.

NO-GO List

Being on the NO-GO List denotes a student not being able to participate in any form of extracurricular activities (i.e., clubs, athletics, fine arts, etc.). If a student receives an office referral and an administrator assigns a consequence (e.g., detention, in-school suspension, etc.), the student will be placed on the NO-GO list for 5 school days, starting with the day the consequence begins.

Tardy Policy

Definition of Tardy: The student is not physically in the classroom. Shows no effort or urgency when crossing the threshold, when close to being tardy.
5 Tardies	Parent contacted by Student Services
10 Tardies	Campus detention will be served after school, 3:35 - 4:30, and placed on the NO-GO list for the next FIVE school days
15 Tardies	½ day ISS and the student will be placed on the NO-GO list for the next FIVE school days
20 Tardies	Full day ISS and the student will be placed on the NO-GO list for the next FIVE school days
25+ Tardies	Admin Discretion
Tardies start over every 9 weeks Skipping detentions will result in immediate ISS	Students will receive tardy passes in the hallway. Students will have a tardy pass to enter the classroom. The time written on the pass should be no more than 2-3 minutes off of the time that the student enters the classroom.

ID/Lanyard Policy

ID/Lanyard: For safety and security reasons, students are expected to wear their ID/Lanyard at all times while on school property. 6th- Red, 7th – Green, 8th – Blue. Failure to wear it will result in the following:
1st Offense	Warning
2nd Offense	Warning
3rd Offense	NO-GO List + After School Detention
4th Offense	NO-GO List + After School Detention + $3 fee to replace
5th Offense	1-Day In School Suspension (ISS)
6th Offense	Administration Discretion
Skipping detentions will result in immediate ISS $3 fee to replace lost ID/Lanyard Must wear temporary ID when they don’t bring their ID/Lanyard	Students can use a breakaway lanyard that is solid in color and matches their grade level ID. The lanyard cannot have any graphics, words, etc. on it.

Grading Scale

The grading scale for all courses and grade levels is as follows:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
F = 68-0

Promotion/Retention

 

Vivian Field Middle School Grooming and Dress Code

Principal makes final determination on whether clothing or grooming is within the district’s Dress and Grooming Policy

VFMS Grooming and Dress Code PDF

Clothing Item	Acceptable	Unacceptable
Pants	•   Must be worn at waist & fit at crotch •   Properly hemmed, cuffed, or stitched •   Must end at or above the floor •   Ripped jeans must be worn with tights if rips are above mid-thigh	•    Oversized, baggy, or saggy •    Pajamas •    Leggings as pants •   Onesies
Leggings/Tights	• Yoga pants, leggings or jeggings may be worn ONLY under a skirt or dress that is at least mid-thigh	•   Leggings by themselves with no over-garment •   Leggings worn under a skirt or dress that is shorter than mid-thigh •  Athletic tights
Capris	•   Must be worn at waist & fit at crotch •   Properly hemmed, cuffed, or stitched	•    Oversized, baggy, or saggy •    Spandex, nylon or stretch-type materials •    Ripped, torn, frayed or cut-off
Shorts	• Must be worn at waist & fit at crotch • Shorts must be at least mid-thigh when fitted at the natural waistline	•   Ripped, torn, frayed, or cut off •   Spandex, nylon or stretch-type materials •   Boxer-styled shorts •   Oversized, baggy, or saggy
Skirts	• Must be at least mid-thigh when fitted at the natural waistline • Slits in garments must be no higher than mid-thigh	•   Shorter than mid-thigh •   Spandex, nylon or stretch-type materials •   Ripped, torn, frayed or cut off
Jumpers, Dresses	• Must be at least mid-thigh when fitted at the natural waistline • slits in garments must be no higher than mid-thigh	•   Shorter than mid-thigh •   Spandex, nylon or stretch-type materials •   Ripped, torn, frayed or cut off
Shirts	•   Hems must overlap waistband of pants, skirts, or shorts •   Straps must be 2 inches wide to cover undergarments •   Shirts longer than fingertip length should be tucked into pant or skirt	•   Oversized; no longer than the finger-tip length •   Tight-fitting, low cut or exposes midriff •   See-through materials •   Tank, Halter, Key-hole, Tube top, crop tops showing stomach •   Tops with spaghetti straps, one strap or straps too thin to cover undergarments •   No off the shoulder           * No pajama tops
Shoes	•   Soled footwear (e.g. sneakers) •   Sandals •   Crocs	•   Flip flops •   House shoes/Slippers •   Any shoe with steel toes, rollers, hidden compartments, i.e. “Heelys”
Head Attire	N/A	•   Any type of cap, •   Head scarves (religious exceptions) •   Bandanas (any color)
Hair	•   Clean, natural-looking & neatly groomed	•   Startling and unusual hairstyles
Other	N/A	•   Trench coats •   Lip rings, tongue rings, nose rings, eyebrow rings, or facial decorations are not allowed Any item that advocates or advertises: •   Racist organizations               • Drugs or symbols                                • Violence •   Tobacco products                    • Sex/Nudity •   Gangs •   Profanity •   Occult

Personal Technology Use

CFBISD will prohibit the use of all student personal communication devices, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, fitness trackers, tablets, laptops or any other electronic device capable of telecommunications or digital communications. CFBISD will require all students to leave personal communication devices at home or power them off and store them in a backpack or locker while on campus. This does not apply to district-issued devices. This policy will be in effect for all students during the school day from the first bell to the last bell.

 What is considered a personal communication device?

• Cell Phone
• Smartwatch and fitness trackers
• Tablet
• Laptop
• Pager or other electronic devices

Personal communication devices listed above shall remain out of sight. A personal communication device visible at any time during the school day will be confiscated, which will result in disciplinary action. If a personal communication device is left turned on, produces an audible noise, or is visible without authorization, even by accident, confiscation and disciplinary actions will result. A student who violates this policy or any regulations shall be subject to discipline in accordance with the Board-adopted Student Code of Conduct.

1st Infraction

• Code of Conduct Violation (Office Referral)
• Student warning -the device is taken up and must be picked up by a parent or guardian at the end of the school day or at a mutually agreed upon time.

2nd Infraction

• Code of Conduct Violation (Office Referral)

• The device is taken up and must be picked up by a parent or guardian at the end of the school day or at a mutually agreed-upon time.

• Campuses may impose a consequence of up to a 60-minute detention.

3rd Infraction

• Code of Conduct Violation (Office Referral)
• The device is taken up and must be picked up by a parent or guardian at the end of the school day or at a mutually agreed upon time.
• Campuses may impose a consequence up to 1 day in In-School Suspension (ISS)
• If the campus chooses not to use ISS, another consequence can be used in its place:
  • Detention(s)
  • Checking the device into the main office for 15 school days

4th (and subsequent) Infraction

• Code of Conduct Violation (Office Referral)
• The device is taken up and must be picked up by a parent or guardian at the end of the school day or at a mutually agreed-upon time.
• Campuses may impose a consequence up to 1 day of Out-of-School Suspension (OSS).
• If the campus chooses not to use OSS, another consequence can be used in its place:
  • ISS Day(s)
  • Detention(s)
  • Checking the device into the main office for 15 school days

Should a student continue to violate the Personal Communication Device Policy, additional disciplinary actions may include out-of-school suspension, in-school suspension, or placement for persistent misconduct at DAEP. Refusal to Surrender a Device:

○ Should the student refuse to surrender the device to the teacher, administrator, or any staff member upon request, the administrator may assess additional consequences listed in the Student Code of Conduct based on defiance and insubordination.

CFBISD (hereinafter referred to as "the District") assumes no responsibility for damage to any personal devices.

Confiscated devices are held for disciplinary purposes, and while reasonable care will be taken to secure them, the District does not guarantee their safety or condition. Device owners are solely responsible for backing up any data on their devices prior to bringing them onto school property.

By bringing a personal device onto District property, students and their parents/ guardians assume any risk to their personal devices. The District strongly advises adherence to all device-related policies to avoid confiscation and potential loss or damage.