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 in which students will be required to record their assignments.
It is our hope that we can increase our student's 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 567-5231.
Philosophy of
The faculty and administration of
We
believe that each student and the families they represent are to be treated as
worthy of respect. We seek to involve
parents and the community in all phases of development and growth.
We
commit to actively engaging in self-evaluation for the purpose of becoming the
most effective educators that we can be.
We
do not discriminate sex, race, or creed.
LEAP- Reaching for
Results
All
At
Guidelines and
Expectations
In order to keep each child in the safest
possible environment while on this campus, we have set high expectations for
student behavior at
1.
Discipline
A. As stated in the
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 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
Parents are asked to
complete a Student Information Form and send it back to school immediately.
Please check whether your
child’s means of transportation to and from school
will be by bus (indicate bus # or drivers
name ) or by private vehicle. Also 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 AMS
students are allowed to drive on this campus or to and from school.
If your child will be
walking to and from school, please write this on the Student Information Form.
We ask that parents of
walkers 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.
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.
3.
Bus Loading
The bus loading area is
off limits to vehicular traffic. 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 an orderly manner to the bus loading areas.
2. No loud talking, horse playing, running, pushing, or shoving will be allowed.
3. NO student is
allowed to walk in front of, in back of, or in between buses at any time during
bus loading.
4. 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.
5.
Students
should arrive at designated bus stops at least ten (10) minutes before
scheduled arrival of the bus. Students
should remain safely away from the approaching bus and from other vehicular
traffic in the area.
** SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the overcrowding of buses, students
will only be allowed to ride their assigned bus.
Glass
containers, flowers, balloons, etc. are not allowed on school buses.
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 cannot
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. Improper conduct on
school buses will be reported to the principal.
Flagrant misconduct on school buses will result in loss of the privilege
of riding these buses. Four bus suspensions
will result in complete loss of bus privileges.
7. All school rules apply
while on the bus.
8.
Fighting on the school bus will result in suspension from riding the bus.
9.
Disciplinary measures will be imposed for offenses other than those listed here
as the need arises and at the discretion of the school administration.
4.
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.
5.
Car Riders
Students are not
allowed to be dropped off or picked up anywhere else on campus except at the
parent drop off area.
The circular drive in
front of the multi-purpose area is
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.
6. Attendance Requirements (LPSB Policy JB)
1. Students must be present
at least 160 days per year to be eligible to receive credit for courses taken.*
2. Students must be
present at least 160 class periods in a course to be eligible to receive credit
for the course taken. *
This is monitored closely each year by the state as
all student attendance is on computer and accessible to them.
3. Students who arrive at
school after the homeroom bell must report to the office and get a tardy
slip. The student must present the slip
to the homeroom teacher and return it to the office, then proceed to the
respective class. The office will
indicate on the slip whether tardiness is excused or unexcused.
* 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.
7.
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 doctor’s
statements.
When a student receives
his/her 5th unexcused tardy, whether for unexcused tardies
to school in the morning or to class during the day, during each semester,
disciplinary actions will be imposed for each unexcused tardy which the student
receives for the remainder of that semester.
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.
Students are
encouraged to go to the restroom before school, between classes and during
lunch. If a student needs to leave
the classroom to go to the restroom, he/she will receive an unexcused tardy.
8. Early Check Out
of Students (LPSB 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. When a student is checked out
he/she must take a checkout slip to all teachers they have not met that
day. This is for the child’s protection.
Reasons for removal, other than those involving emergencies, sickness or death,
are not excused. Five unexcused checkouts
may lead to consequences similar to the consequences for unexcused tardies as mentioned above.
IDENTIFICATION IS NECESSARY
FOR CHECKING OUT STUDENTS – we are not familiar with all parents, relatives
and friends on your list; we will need to see an id.
Only persons on file as
authorized by the student information form will be allowed to check out your
child.
9.
Student Insurance Program (LPSB Policy JGA)
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. Parent must sign this release form 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.
10.
Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment will
be used at
Corporal Punishment is
defined at
**Parents must complete
the corporal punishment consent/denial portion on the Student Information
sheet.
11.
Middle
School Dress Code (JCDB)
The
Livingston Parish School Board Dress Code for grades five through eight
effective Fall 2004.
Shirt:
·
Solid color:
Navy blue or white
·
Polo:
(golf-boxed, hemmed) buttons are required, two-three, or
four buttons at the top front with collar, no more than four buttons (short or
long sleeve), shirts cannot be ribbed-style material
·
Oxford/dress shirt (short or long sleeves)
·
Students shall be required to tuck in shirts
·
Logos, designs, emblems, insignias,
monograms are prohibited
·
If undershirts are worn, they must be solid white with no screen printing or
writing on them. Undershirts must be
worn under the standard uniform.
Skirts/Shorts/Slacks/Skorts:
·
Solid color:
Khaki
·
Style must be cotton twill or cotton blend (no jean-style or material) – NO RIVETS
·
No
sewn-on outside pockets or flaps; no carpenter loops; cargo pants/pockets are
prohibited
·
Students’ pants and shorts MUST have belt loops and mandatory belt
·
Logos, designs, monograms, and emblems on
skirts, shorts, slacks, or skorts is prohibited. Uniform items do not have logos on them. Zip fly only
Jumpers:
·
Solid color:
Khaki
·
Styles must be cotton twill or cotton blend
(no jean style/material)
·
Designs, emblems, insignias, monograms and
logos are prohibited
·
Uniform shirts must be worn under jumpers
·
Length: Top of
knee or longer
Skirts:
·
Must be worn at waistline
·
Length: TOP OF KNEE or longer
·
Can be pleated, flat, or A-line
·
Cargo-style pockets, sewn-on pockets,
carpenter loops on any garment are prohibited
Shorts:
·
Must be worn at waistline
·
Length:
Top of knee to four (4) inches above knee (length cannot be below the knees; can be cuffed)
·
Can be pleated or flat-front
Skorts:
·
If skorts have
belt loops, a belt must be worn
·
Must be worn at the waistline
·
Length:
Top of knee to four (4) inches above knee (length cannot be below the
knees; can be cuffed)
·
Can be pleated, flat, or A-line
Slacks:
·
Straight legs
·
No elastic or gathered at the ankles. No slits in pants legs
·
Must be hemmed and length not to exceed top
of shoe (hem can be cuffed) – pants legs must not drag on the ground
·
No
pockets, hammer loops, carpenter loops on pants legs. Only sewn-in pockets allowed at top of
pants.
·
Must
be worn at WAIST LINE – no hip huggers, or low rise pants
·
Cropped,
·
Can be pleated or flat-front
Belts:
·
Solid
color and solid material:
BLACK, NAVY BLUE, KHAKI, OR BROWN, no studs or jewels on belts, no
holes in it.
·
Mandatory
when wearing slacks or
shorts
·
Belt
buckles must be plain;
standard buckle; no words on buckle; no large buckles
·
Appropriate length for waist size
·
Designs,
emblems, insignias, monograms, logos, holes, studs, words, etc.
are prohibited
·
Belt must be separate from the pants
Hose/Tights:
·
Solid color:
White, navy blue, or skin tone
·
Socks, hose or tights must be worn with
shoes
Socks:
·
Solid color:
White, navy blue or khaki
(must be matching pair)
·
Mandatory
wear – socks must be visible and must be worn each day – and will ALL SHOE
TYPES!
·
Designs, emblems, insignias, monograms and
logos are prohibited
·
Must
be visible and no higher than the knee
Shoes:
·
Shoes may tie, buckle or Velcro
·
Closed-toe and closed-heel shoe mandatory
(tennis shoes, dress shoes, casual shoes or slip-on shoes)
·
Shoes shall be properly tied, velcroed, or buckled, if applicable
·
Boots may be worn with pants only
Pullovers or Any Kind: (sweaters, sweatshirts, vests; 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 or pullover crew (hoods are
prohibited)
·
Must be worn over uniform shirt
·
Turtlenecks are prohibited
·
Designs, emblems, insignias, monograms, and
logos are prohibited
·
Pullover sweatshirts with hoods are not
allowed
Coats:
·
Coat/jacket/sweater may be worn as long as
the uniform shirt collar is revealed under the coat/jacket/sweater (TRENCHCOATS
are prohibited)
· Vests/jackets/sweaters/coats that zip/button/snap from top to bottom may be any color and with hood
By purchasing from an approved vendor, parents will be
certain the uniform will be in compliance.
In addition, a complete uniform is available for viewing in each
school. The acceptable color is the
traditional khaki. The lighter stone
color is not acceptable. The darker
brown and green colors are not acceptable.
Please refer to the school or an approved vendor if there is a doubt
about uniform styles/colors.
Student
Grooming Guidelines:
1. Earring (s) are not
allowed by males as wearing apparel. This includes thread, straw, etc. to keep
the hole open.
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; or 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. Hair in rollers is 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, hairstyle,
coloring, or clothing, which interferes with a student’s performance or his
classmates, is prohibited.
9. Body piercings are not
allowed – tongue, belly button, lip, eyebrow, etc. Any item causing a disruption or a
disturbance to a student’s performance or his classmates is prohibited.
10. Hats, caps and non-prescribed
glasses are not permitted.
12.
General Student Conduct
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, or 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. Loitering on school
property before or after classes.
13. Causing a false fire
alarm.
14. Engaging in any other
activity forbidden by the laws of the
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.
19. No loud talking will
be allowed in the halls or walkways while changing classes or going to
assembly.
20. Students will help
keep buildings and grounds neat and clean.
Do not drop paper, wrappers, cold drink cups or other waste materials on
the floor, in corridors, passageways or ground, but place them in conveniently
located containers for that purpose.
Candy, potato chips, cold drinks, etc. are not to be consumed in the
classroom or corridors. Concession
privileges will be removed if students do not comply with this rule.
21. Keep restrooms neat
and free from abuse of any kind.
22. Suspended students
will not take part in any school activity.
23. If a student becomes
ill, he must complete a sick-slip and post outside of the classroom. The office staff will then contact
parent/guardian.
24. CHEATING - 1ST
OFFENSE..........F on the test 2ND OFFENSE.....................F for
nine week or term
25. Do not adjust windows,
blinds, shades, heaters, or air conditioners.
This is only done by the teacher or custodian.
26. Use only your desk or
desk assigned, and keep your materials in it.
Keep away from others’ desks and their materials. Clean your desk out when you leave a class.
27. Students will not
remain or return after school for practice or group meetings unless a teacher
is present.
28. Students from
29. Absolutely no
medication, prescription or non-prescription, allowed on school campus.
30. Threatening notes are absolutely prohibited –
Serious consequences will be enforced.
31. AMS 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.
32. Disciplinary measures
will be imposed for offenses other than those listed here as the need arises
and at the discretion of the school administration.
13.
Suspension and Expulsion
1.
Suspended students will not be allowed to participate in any school activity
during their suspension. Suspensions begin on the day they receive the suspension and end on the
morning they return to school.
2. 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.
3. Any student after being suspended for committing any of the above offenses may be expelled.
4. 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.
14.
Students Leaving Campus during the School Day (LPSB Policy JGFC)
1. 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.
2. The
principal shall not excuse a pupil before the end of the school day without a
request for the early dismissal by the student’s 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.
3. 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 (567-5231) to notify us that you are
sending someone else to pick up your child.
4. 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 parent’s responsibility to keep
the school informed where these problems could exist.
15.
Visitors on Campus and Conferences
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.
***
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
16. Parent-Teacher Conferences
All parents are welcome to
visit with teachers, the principal, or assistant principal. However, indiscriminate visiting in the
classroom interrupts the teacher and the work of the group. Therefore, everyone, all parents and
visitors are requested to check with the office before visiting a
classroom. If a conference with a classroom
teacher is desired, call the school secretary at #567-5231 to schedule a time,
which is convenient for you as well as the teacher.
Parents are urged to encourage their children to
study by providing adequate time and environment for regular home study and
preparation of assignments. At the first
indication of unsatisfactory work, parents are invited to confer with school
authorities relative to cause and corrective measures.
17.
Supply Money
The student supply fee for
the 2009-2010 school year is $20.00. This fee will be used for workbooks, school
supplies, Scope magazines, instructional aids, and/or equipment for reproducing
student worksheets and each student will receive a student planner / handbook. Students who owe the school for supply fee
or any other debts are not eligible to participate in extra curricular
activities such as field trips.
18.
Textbooks
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.
When a student is issued a textbook, he is responsible for that book and
must return it at the end of the year or when moving to another school. Students are to pay for any books not
returned or damaged.
19.
Courtesy
Courtesy to teachers, school employees, other
students, and visitors is a tradition at
20.
Telephone Messages
NO TELEPHONE
MESSAGES WILL BE GIVEN! MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS FOR EMERGENCIES BEFORE A CHILD ARRIVES AT SCHOOL! The school telephone is a business
phone. Due to safety and inability to verify callers, messages will not
be given to students. Therefore, 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. 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.
21.
Lunch/Breakfast
The Albany Middle School
Cafeteria Staff would like to welcome you to our cafeteria. We have nutritious, hot meals. Each child is
served as if he were our own. Students
receive nutritious meals that qualify with Federal, State and Local
requirements. We strive to provide an
environment that is pleasant during mealtime.
Parents, please feel free to drop in anytime. We would be glad to have you in our
cafeteria.
1. All
students will receive an application for free and reduced meals. You have 10 days to complete the
application. After 10 days, your child
must pay the full amount if we have not received your application.
2. Price for
meals: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
BREAKFAST LUNCH
REDUCED = .30 REDUCED = .40
REGULAR = 1.00 REGULAR
= 1.60
TEACHERS = 1.50 TEACHERS
= 2.50
VISITORS = 1.75 VISITORS
= 3.00
3. Students will not be allowed to charge in
the cafeteria. Students must
bring lunch money each day. We do not
bill for cafeteria
charges!! Parents – please give your child money each
day or send in an amount for the whole month – we need your help!
4. Advance
paying is allowed by the week or month.
Exact change is requested.
5. The school lunchroom is your dining place, so
observe the following rules:
A. Form a single line and stay in your place
B. Use proper manners
C. Refrain from loud talking and other
unnecessary noises
D. No student will be allowed to charge, have
your lunch money ready.
E. No food will be removed from the cafeteria
22. Grades
Points will be recorded in
the grade book for each activity or test that will count towards the student’s
nine weeks grade. The nine weeks grade will be calculated by dividing the total
points earned by the student’s 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
23. Medication Procedures –STUDENTS ARE NOT
TO BRING ANY MEDICINE TO SCHOOL!
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 for medication administration must be properly executed
by the parent and attending physician and delivered in person by the
parent or guardian to the principal or designee of the school.
4.
No internal, drops, 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. The principal will give a written reason to the
person making the request.
24. General Information
1. A student must be in school for at least
one-half day to be able to participate in any school activity. Students will have consequences if they
participate in an activity without the attendance requirement.
2.
Only students who eat breakfast will be allowed in the lunchroom in the
mornings.
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, laser
pointers, playing cards, trading cards, cellular telephones, computer games,
cameras, ipods, electronic devices, 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. Please
see the policy on cell phones at the
end of this section of your handbook.
5.
Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school. This includes brothers
and sisters.
6. Writing on oneself with markers, ink, etc.
is not permitted.
7.
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.
8.
Any drinks brought on the school buses will be confiscated by the bus drivers.
9. Use of or presence of hair or face
glitter, and spray hair color is not permitted.
10.
Length of fingernails must not interfere with the child’s ability to perform in
the classroom.
11.
DANCE DRESS CODE -- students must wear closed- toe and closed-heel shoes to dances; skirts and skorts will not be allowed; tank tops and sleeveless shirts
are not allowed – shirts must have sleeves.
Shorts must be no higher than 4” above the knee – this will be
determined by administration and teachers.
Regular clothes must follow the guidelines that are followed for uniforms
– for example, uniform pants/shorts must have a hem – shorts worn to a dance
must be hemmed – no frayed edges, no sweat suits or sweat pants, etc.
2009-2010 School Calendar
First
Student Day Friday,
August 7, 2009
Labor Day Monday,
September 7, 2009
Parent/Teacher
Conference Day Friday, October 4, 2009
Thanksgiving Monday-Friday,
November 23-27, 2009
Christmas
and New Years Monday, December
21, 2009 through Monday, January 4, 2010
Class work resumes Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Martin Luther
King Day Monday, January 18, 2010
Mardi Gras Monday &
Tuesday, February 15 & 16, 2010
Easter Monday,
March 29, 2010 through Monday, April 5, 2010
Interim Reports will be issued:
Tuesday September 8, 2009
Wednesday November 11, 2009
Thursday February 4, 2010
Monday April
19, 2010
Report Cards will be issued:
Friday October
16, 2009
Friday January
8, 2010
Wednesday March 17, 2010
Friday May 28,
2010
STUDENT
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
REVISED
March, 2006
A. PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT
In order to match
electronic resources as closely as possible to the approved district
curriculum, district personnel will continue to review and evaluate technology
resources for compliance with Board guidelines listed in Board Policy IFA
governing the selection of instructional materials. In this manner, staff will
provide developmentally appropriate guidance to students as they make use of
telecommunications and electronic information resources to conduct research and
other studies related to the district curriculum. Infractions will be dealt
with according to the guidelines listed in Board Policy JD governing
discipline. All students will be informed by staff of their rights and
responsibilities as users of the district network prior to gaining access to
that network, either as an individual user or as a member of a class or group.
As much as
possible, access to district information resources will be designed in ways, which
point students to those which have been reviewed and evaluated prior to use.
While students may be able to move beyond those resources to others which have
not been evaluated by staff, they shall be provided with guidelines and lists
of resources particularly suited to the learning objectives. Filtering software
is in use to block access to materials that are inappropriate, offensive,
obscene, or contain pornography.
However, no filtering system is capable of blocking 100% of the
inappropriate material available on the Internet.
Students are
responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a
classroom or a school hallway. Communications on the network are often public
in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply.
The network is
provided for students to conduct research, complete assignments, and
communicate with others. Independent access to network services is provided to
students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Access is a
privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility.
Network storage
areas may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may review
files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are
using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on
district servers will be always be private.
During school,
teachers of younger students will guide them toward appropriate materials.
Outside of school, families bear responsibility for such guidance as they must
also exercise with information sources such as television, telephones, movies,
radio and other potentially offensive media.
The following are
not permitted:
•Sending or displaying offensive messages or
pictures
•Giving
personal information when using the system, such as complete name, address,
phone number and identifiable photo without permission from teacher and parent
or guardian
•Using obscene or offensive language
•Harassing, insulting or attacking others
•Unauthorized
downloading and installation of software
•Trespassing in others’ folders, work or
files
•Damaging computers, computer systems or
computer networks
•Hacking, Vandalism and unauthorized access.
•Intentionally
attempting to disrupt or intentionally disrupting the computer system or
destroying data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means.
•Employing
the network for commercial purposes, financial gain, or fraud.
•Giving others your password or access to
your account.
•Looking
for security problems may be considered as an illegal attempt to gain access.
•Intentionally wasting network resources.
•Using others’ passwords.
•Students using proxy services to
by-pass/circumvent Internet filtering are in violation of all the Intent
of Internet use standards and will be dealt with as such by
the principal. This violation will
result in loss of access.
-Violating
copyright laws.
Additional
rules may be added as deemed necessary by school administration.
•Violations
will result in a loss of access. The range of sanctions is identified in the
Discipline Policy
•Additional
disciplinary action may be determined at the building level in line with
existing practice regarding inappropriate language or behavior.
•When
applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved and may result in
prosecution and/ or restitution for damages.
D. PERMISSIONS
•The
Acceptable Use Policy will be distributed to Students and Parents through the
school handbook. and will be posted on the school board web site.
•Parental
permission will be assumed unless specifically denied. Parents must go to the
school and sign a “Denial of Permission Form”.
•Parental
permissions that are assumed include:
o access to the internet and email system,
o Permission to publish students work to
classroom web sites.
o
Permission to have unidentified photos of students published to classroom web
sites.
Denial of
Permission
As a parent or
legal guardian, I have read and understand the Acceptable Use Policy; however I
do not want my child to have access to the internet. I further understand that
it is my responsibility to sign a denial of permission in the presence of
school administration each year.
STUDENT CELL PHONE POLICY
The Livingston
Parish School Board adopted a new cell phone policy to begin with the 2006-2007
school year. This policy is that it is
now a violation for a student to “possess” a cell phone, even if it is not in
use or operation. The penalties for
violation will be as follows:
1st offense – Cell
phone will be confiscated and returned to parent; one Saturday or weekday
alternative to Suspension Clinic.
2nd and following
offenses – Cell phone will be confiscated and returned to parent; one day
out-of-school suspension.
*We will not look for lost or stolen cell
phones. Do not bring them to school.
LPPS Family Resource
Center – Opening September 8, 2009
The LPPS Family Resource Center will be housed at the
Livingston Parish Literacy and Technology Center in room 165 (Address: 9261
Florida Blvd.
The goal of the center is to provide resources that will assist,
guide, and support families with their children’s education and promote family
engagement.
Services the center will offer are education materials for loan,
workbooks/worksheets on many skills taught in the classroom, special needs
information, homework assistance, workshops/training, ACT prep
materials/workshops, and much more! “Families
are a child’s first and most important teacher!”
A Districtwide Parent/Family Advisory Council has been
established in order to revise the current Livingston Parish Title I Family
Involvement policy and expand the plan in accordance with the No Child Left
Behind Act of 2001. This council will
meet regularly in order to coordinate and integrate family involvement across
federal programs and to evaluate the effectiveness of the policy. This policy will be made available to the
local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of the parents
and the school. This advisory council
will also be part of the decision making process of the 1% of Title I, Part A
funds reserved for parental involvement.
Under the direction and technical assistance of the Local
Education Agency, each Title I school will have parents serve on the Schoolwide committee, which will function to review the schoolwide plan and parent activities for that school. This plan will be specific to the Title I
school and will provide a means for parents to become more involved in the
student’s education.
An annual meeting will be held in each school in which parents
will be given information about this school participation in the Title I
program and an explanation of the requirement of this participation. Parents will also be informed of their right
to parent-teacher conferences, regular reports on their children’s progress,
reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer and participate in their
child’s class, and to request information regarding the professional qualifications
of their student’s classroom teachers.
To the extent which is practical, parent meetings will provide full
opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English, parents
with disabilities and migrant parents.
Information will be understandable and uniform.
One goal of this plan will be to improve communication between
home and school through compacts, newsletters, parent-teacher conferences,
telephone calls, handbooks, agendas, surveys and other types of sharing
information. It is important that
parents respond to communications from the school in a timely manner and talk
with their children about their classroom activities.
Another goal will be to provide information to parents concerning
the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002, the
State of
Title I schools will assist families with parenting skills,
including technology, and give assistance in helping with homework, projects,
and other at-home activities. Parents
will be encouraged to take advantage of parent-teacher conferences as a way of
monitoring the progress of students.
Schools will also provide opportunities for the local community to
become more involved with families and with the school.
Parent participation is essential to
the success of the students. By
monitoring the child’s progress and working with educators to improve students’
achievement, parents provide a vital link between the school and the student. Students should know that their parents value
education and achievement and are available to help them to achieve their
goals.
The staff, students, and parents of