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Message
from the Administration
The
purpose of this parent handbook/student planner is to give you an
overview of the school’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and
expectations. We ask that you review the handbook portion with
your child and use it as a guide to refer to throughout the school year
as questions arise. The student planner portion of this book
includes a daily calendar on which students will be required to record
their assignments. It is our hope that we can increase our students’
organizational skills and help you the parent know the academic effort
of your child. Our goal
is to work together with you to provide the best educational program for
your child. Home and school working together as a team can make the
school year a very successful one for your child.
If you have any further questions please contact the school
at 294-3306.
Linda
Abels Principal
Mike
Stewart Assistant Principal
Philosophy
of
Springfield
Middle School
The
primary responsibility of the faculty and staff of
Springfield
Middle School
is to strive to meet the academic
needs of our students, recognizing the
whole child. We provide a varied educational program, recognizing that
students vary in their abilities and learning styles. It is our goal to
provide an educational program that creates an atmosphere which will
enhance learning and foster self sufficiency for the students. We know
that the desirable qualities of leadership, responsibility,
dependability, and self-worth are essential in making well-rounded
productive citizens of our students. We will strive to create technology
literate students through the use of technology based instruction which
will enable our students to meet the demands of society in the 21st century.
Springfield
Middle School
offers to its students extra and co-curricular activities which enrich
the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students.
LEAP
21/ Reaching for Results
Louisiana
High
Stakes Testing Program
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All
Louisiana
public school students are required to participate in “
Louisiana
’s Reaching for Results” accountability testing program. The 4th and
8th grade
students that score at the APPROACHING BASIC ONLY level on the
LEAP 21 English and Math tests will be retained in the 4th or
8th grade.
In order to move into the 5th grade or regular 9th grade
program students must score, at least, at the APPROACHING BASIC on
one test and at the BASIC level either the Math or ELA test. Low
scores in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades on the I-LEAP test of basic skills
may be used as an “early warning sign” of your child’s potential
difficulties on the LEAP 21 test. If
your child’s scores are below 25 in the National Percentile Rankings
(NPR) on the I-LEAP, then your child has a high probability of scoring
at the UNSATISFACTORY level on the LEAP 21 unless significant academic
improvements are made. If you have questions about this please
contact the school.
At
Springfield
Middle School
we will do our utmost to prepare your children for these high stakes
tests. In their classroom work, teachers are asking students to use
facts and materials to solve problems, think critically, and communicate
in writing. These are the skills your child will need in order to do
well on the tests. You should see the difference in the kind of class
work and homework your child is doing. The students need to
understand that they must be willing to work hard in order to achieve
success on these new high stakes tests. Throughout the school year
Springfield
Middle School
will sponsor a number of Parent Workshops to give the school and
parents an opportunity to work together in helping students to be
able to meet the demands of the new statewide high stakes testing
program.
Springfield
Middle School Guidelines and
Expectations
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In
order to keep each child in the safest possible environment while on
this campus, we have set high expectations for student behavior at
Springfield
Middle School
.
1.
Discipline
A. As stated in
the
Livingston
Parish Policy:
1.
Every teacher in the public school system is authorized to hold each
pupil to a strict accountability for any disorderly conduct in school,
or on the playground area of the school, on the street or while
going to or returning from school, during any school activity away from
the school, or during recess This specifically includes behavior of
students while being transported to and from school on a school bus.
2.
Principals shall have both the authority and the duty to take
disciplinary action whenever the behavior of any student (s) materially
interferes with or substantially disrupts the maintenance of a proper
atmosphere for learning within the classroom or the school
3.
Students who regularly disrupt the normal school environment shall be
considered as delinquent, and may be reported by appropriate school
personnel to the juvenile court.
B.
Student Conduct (LPSB Policy JCD-R)
In
fulfilling his obligations each pupil shall:
1.
Comply with all regulations of the Livingston Parish School Board.
2.
Recognize the authority of all teachers and other school personnel.
3.
Abstain from gambling, immorality, profanity, hazing, fighting,
extortion, use of or possession of tobacco, narcotics, or intoxicating
liquors, or the possession of any instrument capable of inflicting
bodily harm.
4.
Refrain from willfully damaging, defacing or destroying school property
or illegally entering school buildings.
5.
Be regular in school attendance and on time; strive to do his/her best
in all areas of school.
6.
Abide by all regulations set by the school concerning travel to and from
school, on school buses, and use and operation of private vehicles on
the school grounds.
7.
Comply with regular rules and regulations of the School Board while
attending any activities sponsored by the school.
2. Student
Transportation
School Hours 7:25-2:30
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Student
Transportation information is included as part of the Emergency
Information card parents are required to complete and return to school.
On this card list the names of those persons having your permission to
pick your child up. We
will NOT allow a child to leave school with anyone other than
those persons listed. No SMS students are allowed to drive on this
campus or to and from school.
If
your child will be walking to and from school or riding a bike please
write this on the Student Transportation Form.
We
ask that parents of bike riders and walkers to please stress the
importance of safety to your child as we constantly get reports of
students placing themselves in unsafe situations while coming to and
from school.
Bus
riders are assigned to a specific bus according to the location of their
home. Students will NOT be allowed to ride different buses for
the purpose of going to another person’s home. Please do not call
school and ask that we put your child on a different school bus to go to
grandma’s, aunt, etc. as bus drivers can only transport those students
who have been assigned to their passenger list.
If
your child rides a bus and you plan to pick him up, you must send a note
letting us know this, otherwise we will put the child on the bus to be
transported home. Glass
containers, flowers, balloons, etc. are not allowed on school buses.
3. Bus Loading
The
bus loading area is off limits to vehicular traffic between 7:00 a.m. -
8:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. The safety
of your child is our number one priority; therefore, the
following procedures must be adhered to in order to keep bus loading as
safe as possible for all our students.
1.
All students must walk in a straight line, quiet, and orderly to
the bus loading areas.
2.
All students are required to get in line at their appropriate loading
area before boarding the bus.
3.
No loud talking, horse playing, running, pushing, or shoving will be
allowed.
4.
Students will wait on the sidewalk, behind the posts, for the bus to
come to a complete stop before moving towards the bus.
5.
Students will load the bus in a single file line.
6.
NO student is allowed to walk in front of, in back of, or in
between buses at any time during bus loading.
7.
Students are expected to follow the bus riding rules once they
board the bus! Bus discipline form must be signed and returned by all
parents and students.
4. Bus Riding
Rules
In
order to provide your child and the children on the bus the safest
possible transportation we are utilizing the following rules and
procedures. All students must be held to a strict accountability for
their behavior while being transported by bus. It is critical that bus
drivers are respected and NOT distracted by any inappropriate
student behavior, in order to assure that the safest possible
environment is maintained while all students are being transported. We
can not tolerate students stopping the bus driver from doing their job
or preventing the safe transportation of students. Severe or habitual
violations of bus rules will result in the student being removed from
the school bus for the remainder of the school year.
1.
Follow the directions of the bus driver at all times.
2.
Stay in your assigned seat and no loud noise is allowed on the bus.
3.
Keep all your body parts on the bus and to yourself.
4.
No eating, drinking, smoking, spitting or littering on the bus.
5.
Do not damage or deface the bus in any way.
6.
All school rules apply while on the bus.
7.
Fighting on the school bus will result in suspension from school.
8.
Disciplinary measures will be imposed for offenses other than those
listed here as the need arises and at the discretion of the school
administration.
5. Bus Unloading
Students
are expected to exit the bus in a safe manner as follows:
1.
Students are expected to walk off the bus in a single file line.
2.
No pushing, shoving, running, etc. will be allowed.
3.
All students are to walk immediately to the breakfast area or designated
play area, depending upon their choice.
4.
At no time may a student re-enter the bus turn around area.
6. Car Riders
Students
will not be allowed to be dropped off or picked up anywhere else
on campus except at the parent drop off area.
DO
NOT drop
your child off on
Coates Road
and let him/her walk on to campus.
The
circular drive in front of the multi-purpose area is
Springfield
Middle School
’s designated parent pick-up and drop-off area.
Only
one student (s) may be dropped off or picked up at a time. This must be
done at the canopy in the center of the circular drive. To assure
student safety each vehicle must come to a complete stop, and wait for
the student(s) to reach the sidewalk before driving on.
Please
be courteous of other parents and do not block the driveway if you have
to stop to talk or get out of your vehicle. In these instances we ask
that you park in the “Visitor Parking Lot” and come in. Do not block
the bus drive.
We
ask that you be very careful and travel at a minimum speed while
on this campus as students may dart out in front of your vehicle.
1.
Arrival on Campus--No student is allowed on campus before 7:05 a.m. Duty
teachers do not assume their duty
posts until this time. We cannot be responsible for students left
unattended by parents before 7:05 a.m.
2.
Departures--Car riders are to be picked up at 2:32 p.m. in the parent
pick-up area only! Do not come in and get your child early from
class as this will be counted as a check-out.
7. Attendance
Requirements (LPSB Policy JB)
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1.
5th and
6th Grade
-Students must be present at least 160 days per year to be eligible
to receive credit for courses taken.*
2.
7th and
8th Grade
- Students must be present at least 160 class periods in a course to
be eligible to receive credit for the course taken. * This will be
monitored more closely this year by the state as all student attendance
is on computer. This information goes to the state.
3.
* Exception can
be made only in the event of personal illness, as verified by physician
and/or other extenuating circumstances as approved by the Parish
Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, in consolation with the
Principal.
8. Excuses-Tardies
and Absences (LPSB Policy JB)
If
a student is tardy or absent, the parent or guardian must submit a
written excuse, signed and dated, to school authorities upon the
student’s return to classes, stating the reason for the student’s
absence from school. A doctor’s written statement of student’s
incapacity to attend school is acceptable. All excuses for
student’s absence, including physician’s verification of extended
personal illness must be presented within five school days of
students return to school, or student will be unexcused and not allowed
to make up work missed.
Remember
all students must be in attendance at least 160 days and/or class
periods in order to be considered for passing each course. The only
other consideration in overriding this state requirement will be
extenuating circumstances for extended illness as verified by doctors
statements.
TARDIES
AND/ OR CHECK OUTS WILL BE COUNTED AS AN ABSENCE IN THE CLASSES MISSED
INCLUSIVE TO THE STUDENTS TOTAL ABSENCES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR.
9. Early
Check Out of Students (LPSP Policy JB)
Should
a parent or guardian need to take his/her child out of school during the
day, the parent or guardian must come to the office and officially sign
the child out of school. This
is for the child’s protection. Reasons for removal, other than those
involving emergencies, sickness or death, are not accepted as valid.
Only
persons on file as authorized by the student transportation form will be
allowed to check out your child.
10. Student
Insurance Program (LPSB Policy JGA)
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Low-rate
group accident insurance will be made available to all students. Parents
will be informed of this insurance annually and urged to purchase it for
their students. The Board shall not assume liability for accidents to
students.
Release
Form for Athletes
All
students engaging in interscholastic sports shall be required to fill
out a form on which is stated that the school or Board will not
assume liability for accidents or injury to students. This release form
must be signed by parent before the student will be permitted to
participate in athletics.
In
addition, all students will be required to show proof of insurance
before participating in any athletics or cheerleading.
11. Corporal
Punishment
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Corporal
punishment will be used at
Springfield
Middle School
when necessary. It will not be used as a first line of punishment for
behavior, only after other methods have failed. Students will be warned
in advance that a specific behavior will result in corporal punishment.
They will be given an opportunity to tell/explain their side of what
happened before a decision to administer corporal punishment is
made.
Corporal
Punishment is
defined at
Springfield
Middle School
as punishing or correcting a student by striking the student on the
buttocks with a paddle. If a
parent does not want his child paddled, he must come to
school and fill out a corporal punishment exclusion form with the
principal. This is good for one year only. In lieu of corporal
punishment a child will be suspended from school for one to nine days.
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Notes from parents will not be accepted if you don’t want your
child paddled. You must come to school and fill out the proper
form with the principal.
12.
Middle School
Dress
Code (JCDB)
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The
Livingston
Parish
School
Board Dress Code for grades Pre-Kindergarten through High School
effective Fall 2004.
Shirt:
Solid
Color:
Navy Blue or White
MUST BE TUCKED IN AND BELT VISIBLE.
Polo
(golf-boxed, hemmed) two, three, or
four buttons at the top front and collar.
Oxford
dress shirt
style – must be tucked in.
5th through
8th must
tuck in oxford/dress shirt style and be properly buttoned.
Designs,
emblems, insignias, monograms and logos are prohibited.
Undershirts
must be solid white.
Short
or long sleeves
Jumpers:
Solid
Color: Khaki
Uniform
shirts must be worn under jumpers.
Styles
must be cotton twill or cotton blend. (No jean material)
Length
– Top of the knee or longer.
Skorts:
Solid
color: Khaki
Shorts:
Style
must be cotton twill or cotton blend. (No jean material)
Must
be worn at waistline.
Pleated,
flat, or A-line.
No
pockets on pant legs.
3rd through
12th must
have belt loops and belt is required.
Length
can be cuffed or not cuffed.
Length
– Top of the knee to 4 inches above the knee. ( Length cannot be below
the knee)
Slacks:
Solid
Color: Khaki
Style
must be cotton twill or cotton blend. (No j ean material,
or jean style) No rivets.
Straight
legs. Zipper Fly only
No
elastic or gathered at the ankles.
Must
be hemmed and length not to exceed the top of the shoe.
No
pockets on the lower legs.
No sewn on outside pockets.
Designs,
emblems, insignias, monograms and logos are prohibited.
Length
can be cuffed or not cuffed.
3rd through
12th grade
must have belt loops and a belt must be worn.
MUST
BE WORN AT THE WAISTLINE.
Cropped,
stirrup, parachute, wind, stretch/warm up, and jean style pants are not
allowed.
Belts:
Solid
Color: Black, Navy
Blue, Brown, Khaki
Mandatory
when wearing slacks or shorts in grades 3rd through
12th.
Belt
Buckles must be plain; standard buckle.
Emblems,
insignias, or initials prohibited.
Appropriate
length for waist size.
Socks:
Solid
Color: White, Navy Blue, Skin
Tone. MUST BE WORN AND VISABLE.
Hose/Tights:
Solid
Color: White, Navy Blue, Skin
Tone. Socks hose, tights must be worn with shoes.
Sweaters/Sweatshirts/
Pullovers of any kind: Any garment, which is pulled over the head which
does not snap button, or zip from top to bottom.
Solid
Color: Navy Blue or White
Pullover
v-neck, pullover crew, (No hood)
Must
be worn over uniform shirt.
No turtlenecks.
NO
EMBLEMS, INSIGNIAS, OR MONOGRAMS ON ANY UNIFORM. (Above items)
Shoes:
Shoes
that tie, buckle or velcro. SHOES MUST BE PROPERLY TIED.
Close
toe and close heel shoes; (Tennis shoes, dress shoes, casual shoes)
Boots
may be worn with pants only.
Coats:
Coat/jacket/sweater
may be worn as long as uniform shirt collar is revealed under the
coat/jacket/sweater.
No
trench coats allowed. Coats/jackets/sweaters that zip or button up may
be any color and with hood.
Student
Grooming Guidelines:
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1.
Earring(s) are not allowed by males as wearing apparel. This includes
thread, straw, etc. to keep the hole open.
This
also includes in other body parts, or on articles of clothing.
2.
Male hair length must be of even distribution. The hair may not extend
below the plane of the shoulder nor down upon the eyebrow in front; nor
down below the earlobes. Hair must be clean, well-groomed and neat at
all times.( Lines cut in the hair, “mohawk” cuts, extreme
coloring of hair, “tails” or any other hair style which interferes
with a student’s performance or his classmates is prohibited.
3.
Female hair must be clean, neat and well-groomed. Extreme coloring and
extreme hairstyles are not acceptable.
4.
Foundation garments must be worn, if appropriate.
5.
Personal hygiene must be maintained.
6.
Shirts designed to be worn inside must be worn that way.
7.
Sideburns can extend to the lobe of the ear. Beards are unacceptable.
Mustaches neatly trimmed are acceptable.
8. Any item which
interferes with a student’s performance or his classmates is
prohibited.
13. General
Student Conduct
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Any conduct which
causes or creates a reasonable likelihood that it will cause a
substantial disruption in or material interference with any school
function, activity, or purpose, or that interferes with the health,
safety or well-being, or the rights of themselves or others is
prohibited.
The
preceding is a general standard that should be used as a guide by all
students. Not all acts of
misconduct can be itemized here. The following is a list of the main
areas of conduct which may lead to: Detention, Confiscation of
Material, Probation, Corporal Punishment, Suspension and Expulsion.
These disciplinary measures shall be administered in accordance with
Board Policy and with the standards established by state law.
1.
Any use of abuse, violence,
force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, insubordination, or
any similar conduct in a manner that causes an interference with school
purposes or violates another person’s rights.
2.
Intentional false communication, verbal or written, of the presence of a
bomb or other explosive device.
3.
The willful causing or attempting to cause damage to private or school
property.
4.
Stealing or attempting to steal private or school property.
5.
Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to oneself or others,
including the throwing of objects, or verbal threats.
6.
Extortion or the attempt to extort money or any thing of value.
7.
Knowingly possessing, handling or transmitting any object or material
that could be considered a weapon.
8.
Engaging in the use or possession of tobacco, alcoholic beverages,
narcotics, drugs or other controlled substances.
9.
Truancy or failure to attend assigned classes or scheduled activities.
10.
Using language which by school standards is considered vulgar, obscene,
sarcastic, threatening, intimidating or profane.
11.
Repeated violation of any valid rules of conduct established by the
Livingston Parish School Board.
12.
Students are not allowed to have a cell phone or any other
electro-mechanical device at school. 1st offense
will result in Saturday detention and cell phone being returned to
parent only by the Principal.
13.
Violation of any LPSB Internet usage policies.
14.
Engaging in any other activity forbidden by the laws of the
United States
and the State of
Louisiana
.
15.
Public display of inappropriate affection.
16.
Public indecency.
17.
Using actions and/or gestures denoting disrespect. Students, teachers,
and staff members are to be addressed courteously and with respect.
18.
Use and possession of gum, candy, or any other foods not allowed at
school. Gum is not allowed on the SMS campus in any form.
19.
SMS adheres to due process regulations before imposing disciplinary
action. Parents have the right to appeal any decision and may contact
the Assistant Superintendent to pursue further action.
20.
Disciplinary measures will be imposed for offenses other than those
listed here as the need arises and at the discretion of the school
administration.
14. Suspension
and Expulsion
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1.
Upon receipt of a third suspension by a student in any school year,
his/her parent (s) or guardian must attend a conference scheduled
by the principal before the student may return to classes.
2.
Any student after being suspended for committing any of the above
offenses may be expelled.
3.
Any student after being suspended on three occasions, during the same
school year, shall on committing the fourth such offense, be expelled
from all public schools of the parish.
4.
A student who has been expelled shall not be admitted to any public
school on the state.
15. Students
Leaving Campus During the School Day (LPSB Policy JGFC)
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No
staff member shall excuse any pupil from school prior to the end of the
school day, or into any person’s custody, without the direct prior
approval and knowledge of the principal.
The
principal shall not excuse a pupil before the end of the school day
without a request for the early dismissal by the students’ parents.
Telephone
requests for early dismissal of a pupil shall be honored only if the
caller can be positively identified as the pupil’s parent or
guardian.
Please
instruct your child not to leave school with anyone other than those
persons having your permission to transport your child.
Please
phone the office in advance (294-3306) to notify us that you are sending
someone else to pick up your child.
We
must be made aware of any custody problems that may exist where only one
parent has the right to pick up a child. We must also have a copy of the
legal papers regarding these matters on file. It is the parents’
responsibility to keep the school informed where these problems could
exist.
16. Visitors
on Campus and Conferences
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You
are welcome as a parent of our school to visit with your child’s
teacher and the administration as much as is necessary. If you have a
concern or feel there is information that we need to know about your
child, please meet with us.
There
are several rules I need you to follow in order to assure the best
instruction as well as safety of all our students.
1.
With each visit, come to the office immediately when arriving on
campus. Please sign in and list the nature of your visit.
2.
Permission and an office pass must be obtained before visiting any
classroom or area of this campus.
3.
Persons refusing to go to the office when arriving on campus will be
asked to leave the campus. Those who refuse to leave will be escorted
off campus by the police and charges will be pressed. We must assure
the safety of our students.
4.
Meetings with teachers or the principal must be set up in advance.
Teachers are not allowed to talk to parents during class time when they
are teaching and the principal is not always available for a conference.
We
ask that parents follow the same rules when on our campus as our staff
and students, including but not limited to:
5.
No use of obscene/profane language.
6.
No weapons/drugs.
7.
No smoking except in the designated smoking area.
8.
Adhere to the dress code as much as possible; no revealing or obscene
dress or inappropriate saying/pictures on clothing.
9.
No loud talking in halls or outside that would disturb our classes or
loitering on campus.
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If it is an emergency someone will speak with you at any time you come
to school. Please remember that we encourage communication between you
and the school’s staff. We need to hear from you regularly and you are
always WELCOME at
Springfield
Middle School
.
17. Supply
Money
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The
student supply fee for the school year is $20..00.
This is due by October 1. This
fee will be used for workbooks, school supplies, and each student will
receive a student planner/handbook.
18. Textbooks
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Students will be issued textbooks to
take home for the school year. Teachers will provide classrooms sets of
books to use at school. Students do not need to carry their textbooks
back and forth to school.
19. School Hours
7:25-2:30
Car
riders will be dismissed at 2:32 p.m. Students are not allowed on
campus before 7:05 a.m.
20. Courtesy
Courtesy
to teachers, school employees, other students, and visitors is a
tradition at
Springfield
Middle School
. Each of us should strive to be considerate of the rights of others at
all times.
21.
Telephone Messages
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The
school telephone is a business phone. Parents please do not call
the school with messages for your children. Please inform them before,
they leave home where they are to go in the afternoons. Classes will
not be interrupted to deliver messages. (Only for emergencies) Students
will not be allowed to use the telephone to call home unless given
permission by the administration. If students are given permission
to call home for anything other than illness or an emergency, they will
have to call collect if long distance.
22.
Lunch/Breakfast
Breakfast
will be served daily and is optional. All students are required to go to
the lunchroom daily. They are to eat the school lunch (Hot lunch or
salad bar) or a bag lunch from home. Students may not bring canned
soft drinks or fast foods in the lunchroom. Students will be
assigned seats in the lunchroom and are expected to keep their eating
area clean, including the floor. Teachers will supervise their class in
the lunchroom.
1.
Walk in a straight and orderly line to the lunchroom.
2.
No loud talking in the lunchroom.
3.
Line up according to roster for the lunchroom.
4.
Don’t lean or put hands or feet on the walls.
5.
Wash hands before eating.
6.
Keep paper and water off floor.
7.
Scrape plates, don’t hit plates on the counter to dislodge food.
8.
Separate food items from paper items.
Lunch
Money
No charging of Breakfast or Lunch
We
will not be on the billing system. Students will pay daily for
lunch/breakfast. If you want to pay in advance for lunch/breakfast we
will accept this on the 1st of
each month. The cost of meals is as follows:
Breakfast
Reduced Cost TBA
Paid Cost $ TBA
Lunch
Reduced Cost TBA
Paid Cost $ TBA
Extra
Milk
$ TBA
23. Grades
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Points
will be recorded in the grade book for each activity or test that will
count towards the students nine weeks grade. The nine weeks grade will
be calculated by dividing the total points earned by the students total
points possible for that reporting period. The following grading scale
will then be applied in order to obtain a letter grade for each nine
weeks period:
94-100–A
86-93-B
76-85-C
67-75-D
0-66-F
24. Suspensions
Suspensions
begin at 2:30 on the day of the infraction or suspension. Suspended
students will not be allowed to participate in any school activity
during their suspension. Suspensions end at 7:05 a.m. on the morning
they return to school.
25.
Medication Procedures
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1.
All medicines will be administered in accordance with Livingston Parish
School System’s Medication Policy.
2.
Parents must bring labeled medicine and medication form with
physician’s statement completed to the school’s office. All
medicine, logs, and directions from the doctor are kept under lock and
key in the office.
3.
A parent consent medication administration form must be properly
executed by the parent and attending physician and delivered in person
by the parent or guardian to the principal of the school.
4.
No internal or topical medication shall be administered including
“over the counter” medication without the same requirements for
administering oral medication.
5.
The principal, with the superintendent’s approval may reject any
request for administration of medicine and a written reason will be
given by the principal to the person making the request.
26. General
Information
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1.
A student must be in school for at least one-half day to be able to
participate in any school activity.
2.
Only students who eat breakfast will be allowed in the lunchroom in the
mornings. At 7:20 students still in the lunchroom will cease talking
and eat so they will not be tardy for homeroom.
3.
Students are not to be in a classroom without teacher supervision.
Example-before school, recess, after school, etc.
4.
No personal items other than those required for class will be allowed at
school. This includes toys, radios. CD players, animal purses, beepers,
computer games, etc. These items will be confiscated by the principal
and returned at the end of the school year or if a parent comes to
school to request the item.
5.
Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school. This includes
brothers and sisters.
7.
Writing on oneself with markers, ink, etc. is not permitted.
8.
Only athletes are allowed to ride the bus to the elementary school or
high school and this is only on practice or game days.
9.
School rules and student grooming guidelines as outlined in this
handbook apply to all extra-curricular activities. This includes
attendance at ball games, dances, etc.
10.
Any drinks brought on the school buses will be confiscated by the bus
drivers.
11.
Use of, or presence of hair or face glitter, and spray hair color is not
permitted.
12.
Length of finger nails must not interfere with the child’s ability to
perform in the classroom.
27. 2008-2009
School Calendar
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Livingston
Parish School Board
Revised
March 2006 |