12-13 MBMS Student Handbook - Oconee County Schools

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At the end of each academic year, students who have made satisfactory progress in their subjects and in system criteria (IHE- E (2) are promoted to the next grade level. In cases where promotion is questionable, parents are notified by the school in advance and a cooperative effort is made by all involved personnel to ensure the student’s successful completion of the grade. GUIDANCE/COUNSELING Guidance services are available to every student in the school. These services include assistance with interpersonal relationships; educational planning; interpretation of test scores; career planning; study skills; and help with home, school and personal concerns. Guidance services are provided through classroom guidance, small group sessions, and on an individual basis. Appointments can be made with the counselor for individuals/groups as requested. Students must have written permission from his/her teacher before entering the guidance office. If guidance counselors are not available, students should return to class. HOMEROOM Homeroom for students may be held at the beginning of a school day. The first order of business in homeroom is to check attendance and get a lunch count. At the end of this activity, using the public address system, morning announcements are made. At a designated time, students will then proceed to their first class. HOMEWORK Homework will be given on occasions as an extension of a student’s school work. It should not be so excessive as to interfere with normal activities at home. If a student has an extended absence for more than three days in a row, assignments may be requested by contacting the main office. Please give twenty-four hours notice for homework and other assignments to be gathered. For absences of less than three days, students are asked to call friends for assignments. Students may also get their assignments from the teachers Moodle site. HONOR ROLL In accordance with Board of Education policy, Malcom Bridge Middle School and Oconee County Middle School recognizes students who qualify for Honor Roll. Students qualify for Honor Roll for first and second semesters. These are students who possess a 90.0 semester average in six areas. This average consists of the following: a) 4 subject averages for the semester and b) 1 exploratory average from all exploratory grades for the semester. The semester average is the average of those five semester grades. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES This is the basic academic time during the school day. Teams develop schedules within this block of time based on need. The core curriculum taught during this time includes mathematics, language arts, social studies, and science. Special services may also be provided during this time. Curriculum for classes in middle school covers the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). The Georgia Performance Standards are located at www.georgiastandards.org. Course syllabi also have additional information about the standards that are addressed in each class. INVITATIONS Distributing personal invitations to parties is not allowed at school. These types of activities are usually instructionally disruptive and result in conflicts and hurtful feelings. ITEMS NOT PERMITTED AT SCHOOL For the protection of student’s property and to maintain good order in the school, items that cause disruption or can cause harm to another individual are PROHIBITED from school grounds. Items such as candy, chewing gum, and plastic drinking bottles may be permitted at times; however, if they become a source of disruption, the disruption will be addressed. Items causing disruption that are in a student’s possession will be confiscated and returned at administrator discretion. In addition, students are not to wear attire that advertises alcoholic beverages, drugs, tobacco products, or which displays racial connotations, profane or inappropriate slogans or language. Repeated violations could result in consequences. 4
LOCKERS AND LOCKS Lockers are provided for students and will be assigned at the beginning of the year. Students are not permitted to change lockers after they have been assigned without authorization. Students are expected to furnish their own locks (combination type) in areas such as physical education and in some cases, their hall lockers. Combinations are to be given to the Physical Education teacher. Lockers are school property and should not be abused. Students who are found to be abusing lockers may lose the privilege of having a locker. This includes writing on a locker or placing stickers on a locker. Students are responsible for everything in their lockers. Lockers are school property and students will make lockers available at any time for inspection. MEDIA CENTER The Media Center contains books, magazines, pamphlets and audiovisual materials which may be used for reference, class work, and personal enjoyment. A schedule of open times will be posted at the beginning of the school year. During lunch or class a library pass from a teacher or administrator is required. Courteous and quiet conduct is expected of students in the Media Center. Failure to maintain appropriate behavior in the Media Center by students may result in this privilege being removed. MOVING It is important that families keep the office informed of any change of address or telephone number, both home and work. Before a student transfers to another school from MBMS/OCMS, the parent must come to school to formally withdraw that student to process a transfer of records, turn in textbooks and settle any charges. This process does take a certain amount of time. If your family has changed residence or jobs, please send to the main office this updated information. This will be helpful for mailings and emergencies. PHYSICAL EDUCATION We make every effort to schedule physical education for all middle school students. Students who are to be excused from physical education participation must provide a note written by a parent. If the request is for more than three days, a written medical doctor’s note is required. All students are expected to dress out with their class for physical education each day. Alternative assignments will be given to those students who are properly excused. PTO Middle School PTO is one organization of parents and teachers whose primary goal is supporting the school in a variety of ways. Its whole interest centers on the welfare and education of children, parents, and citizens of the school community. We encourage all parents to become members of the PTO. The following activities are examples of PTO Support Services: -Assistance with health screenings. -Assistance with VIP cafeteria supervision. -Assistance with supervision of dances and field trips. -Assistance in fund raising -Coordination and operation of PTO activities. -Voluntary tutoring of students. - Periodic clerical assistance in the main office and other areas of the school. REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS Report cards are distributed to students approximately one week after each grading period ends. Students are to have the report card jacket signed by a parent and return them to their homeroom teacher. If a student’s work is not satisfactory between the issuance of report cards, parent conferences may be arranged by teachers or parents as time is available. Progress reports are sent home midway through each grading period. SCHEDULE The middle school operates what is known as a modular, flexible schedule, consisting of three major blocks: Homeroom, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Connections Courses (which include Physical Education). The major components of the day are large blocks of time known as “inter-disciplinary studies”. In most cases the team teachers are responsible for instruction 5
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