12-13 MBMS Student Handbook - Oconee County Schools

in the core academic subjects and basic skills. Each team arranges has a schedule of time and subjects within this block, and
this arrangement is flexible enough to allow for changes when needed.
SPECIAL EDUCATION/INDEPENDENT EVALUATIONS
The Oconee County Schools will consider independent evaluations; however, the school system reserves the right to conduct
further evaluations for placement decisions and/or to establish eligibility for special programs according to state and federal
regulations.
STUDENT DRESS
Students are expected to dress neatly and appropriately for school. Students who come to school improperly dressed will be
asked to go home, change, have suitable clothes delivered to school, or as a last resort, change into alternative clothing
provided by the school. Alternative clothing will be returned to the school washed on the next school day. All repeat
offenders will be documented by discipline referral and subject to consequences.
The following are some general guidelines:
1. Halters, tank tops, back-less tops or any other top that reveals parts of the body, are prohibited. A student may
wear sleeve-less garments which are non-revealing and have straps across the shoulder of at least three
inches. All tops must not reveal the student’s waistline when standing or sitting. Garments such as boxer
shorts, or any designed undergarment, may not be worn in an exposed manner.
2. Form or overly-tight clothing shall not be worn.
3. Clothing and accessories displaying profanity, obscene, violence, discriminatory or sexually suggestive phrases are
not allowed. Clothing displaying alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or any other item which are inconsistent with the school
atmosphere, as determined by the school administration, shall not be worn. Pants or jeans with holes above the
knees are also not allowed.
4. Head coverings, (Hats, Caps, Bandannas, Headbands, Stockings, Hair Curlers, Combs, Sun Glasses ), are not to
be worn in the building unless authorized by school administration. These items are to be left at home or in your
lockers during school hours.
5. The waistband of pants, shorts, slacks, and similar garments, SHALL NOT be worn below the middle of the hip
bone/waistline.
6. Any articles of clothing or jewelry that may cause injury to one’s self or other students are not allowed. This
includes wallet and/or pocket chains.
7. Pajamas are prohibited clothing at school.
8. Students are permitted to wear walking/dress shorts that are reasonable and non-revealing. A good frame of
reference is for a dress/skirt is that it be no more than three (3) inches above the kneecap. For shorts, they
should be no more than five (5) inches above the kneecap. An easy way to measure for shorts is to use a 3x5
index card.
SCHOOL/HOME COMMUNICATION
Our most important form of communication is the parent-teacher conference. Conferences may be held during planning time
or after school during the school year. If you would like to have a conference with any staff member, please contact the
school to set up an appointment. You can call during the school day and speak with main office staff for possible conference
times. The counselors are also available for conferences regarding test scores, placement, and personal situations.
We ask that prior notification be given to a teacher when coming to the school to speak with them. Last minute visits may
create a scheduling conflict for the teacher and result in the parent visiting the school without having an opportunity to speak
with the teacher.
Middle School students will be using Premier School Agendas this year. The planners are issued to each student free of
charge. However, donations are accepted to off-set the cost of the agendas. We will focus on organizational skills, time
management, goal setting skills, study skills, and will continue emphasis on parental communication with the classroom
teacher. Our goal is to help students improve their academic performance.
SCHOOL INSURANCE
School insurance is offered to each student on an optional basis. It covers all school functions and is available in different
types of policies. Information is given out by homeroom teachers the first days of school. All students participating in
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