Parent Communication - Two Rivers Magnet Middle School!

FIELD TRIPSField trips are carefully planned educational experiences and are part of the curriculum. Transportationto and from the activity must be by a school provided bus. A student must have returned a signedpermission slip before attending any field trip. A student will not be allowed on a field trip if they areon In-School or Out-Of-School Suspension. A parent may be asked to accompany a student on a fieldtrip if safety could be an issue. Students are reminded that all school rules are in effect during field trips.FIRE/SECURITY DRILLSFire drills are serious events. Not only are they required by state law, but a well-organized fire drill maysomeday save students from serious injury – or worse. When the first signal sounds, students shouldimmediately remain silent and proceed single file under the direction of the teacher out the designatedfire exit. Should the alarm sound between classes, students should join an adult led class and leave bythe nearest exit. Once outside, students should move a safe distance from the building; then standsilently and await directions from an adult. If students are in the cafeteria, they should exit out the reardoors and proceed west toward the field. Once outside, students should remain in line so that teachers may take attendance. In a realemergency, this will be necessary to insure that everyone has safely left the building. A specialsignal or “all clear” will be sounded for reentering the building. Students are to remain quiet until they have reentered their classrooms. Students found to be disruptive during fire/security drills may face disciplinary consequences.Fire drills are conducted on a regular basis.Tampering with fire alarms, fire extinguishers and other school fixtures is a serious offense andwill result in significant disciplinary consequences.Security Drills are conducted several times a year. Emergency Lockdown procedures involve movingstudents to protected areas and locking classrooms. Students should follow all teacher directions andremain calm and quiet during the drill.LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTERThe Library Media Center is a place for students to come to read and to research as well as to borrowand return books. Students are responsible for returning library books on time and in good condition.There are no fines for overdue books, however, students will be charged the replacement cost for booksthat are damaged or not returned.All students must come to the library with a pass from their subject or study hall teacher during theschool day.LOCKERSLockers are the property of the school and are subject to routine administrative inspection. They shouldbe kept clean and orderly to insure their good working condition. Students should not share lockers orlocker combinations with other students.LOST AND FOUNDWhen you are missing something that belongs to you, please check the “lost and found” box located onthe first floor near the reception area. Follow the procedure below when you have lost something:- 23 -