TAMAQUA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

1. TAMAQUA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2011-2012 AUGUST 29, 2011

2. INTRODUCTION STUDENT HANDBOOK AND PROCEDURES CAFETERIA PROCEDURES HEALTH SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS EXPECTATIONS

3. GREAT SCHOOL!!!! MIDDLE STATES ACREDITATION PSSA SCORES ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM FUN ACTIVITIES CLUBS MAGIC ACADEMICS ATTENDANCE DISCIPLINE

4. 1st Day Student Folders � Forms Photo Permission Free/Reduced Lunch Forms Emergency Forms Handbook and Policies Medication Transportation Letter Demerit Letter FERPA and Privacy

5. Schedules Conflicts Cycles PSSA Supplemental Courses

6. Academics Homework counts toward the overall grade!!!! STUDENT PLANNERS!!!! Do not destroy them. Variety of subjects: Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Reading, Physical Education, Art, Music, Tech Ed, and Health.

7. School Day Doors open at 7:00 a.m. each morning. From 7:30 a.m. until 7:35 lockers. Students must be IN homeroom by the conclusion of the bell. Tardy students must report to the office for a late pass.

8. Bell Schedule The school day is a 9 period day. 7 � 42 minute class periods 1 � 42 minute lunch period 1 � 42 minute period devoted to supervised homework, tutoring and activities.

9. Dismissal Normal dismissal on all school days is 2:25 p.m. Buses depart from the back of the school beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. Walkers depart from the main lobby of the school at dismissal. Students must exit the building by 2:30 p.m. unless they have permission from a teacher. Pick-ups � The back road is closed from 2:15 until the buses depart.

10. Dress Code Policy is online! www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us Piercings, Logos, Skirts, Boots, and Purses Backpacks must be clear, NOT MESH! Students must change for physical education. Clothing available � Contact Office.

11. Acceptable Sneakers

12. Acceptable Sneakers

13. Unacceptable Sneakers

14. Electronic Devices Cell phones, Cameras, Ipods, Mp3 Players, Game Systems must be turned off and left in your locker. Any pictures taken of school activities placed on the Internet make you subject to disciplinary action with Police Referral.

15. Bus and Cafeteria Behavior Any inappropriate behavior in the cafeteria or on the bus can lead to a loss of privileges and a police referral. Loss for Bus Transportation. Caf� Detention.

16. Internet & Cyberbullying Any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will result in loss of privileges and possible police referral. Texting, IM, Facebook, MySpace, Emails, etc.

17. Discipline Review the Student/Parent Handbook www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us

18. Consequences for Misbehavior Written assignments from faculty. Teacher detentions to complete work. The student will be given 24 hr notice before he/she is expected to serve detention. Parents are responsible for transportation. Follow the classroom rules established by your teacher.

19. Consequences for Misbehavior Discipline may be verbal reprimand, detention, suspension, or similar consequence. A discipline form will be completed with a copy given to the student to take home. An additional copy will be mailed home to the parent/guardian. A student serving an out-of-school suspension will not be permitted on school property and is expected to complete assignments. Detentions 2:30 � 3:30 Saturday Detentions 8:00 � 11:00

20. Emergency Pass/Lavatory Procedure The lavatory is to be used between classes. Emergency Pass to Nurse or Office Pass from Mr. Czapla. Student Planner Insert.

21. Tardy to School & Class Each student is allowed three tardies for the year. Detention will result for each additional tardy. Excessive tardy mornings can result in citations.

22. Homework & Participation Failing to do either may result in parent contact and possible disciplinary action. Academic Detentions

23. Planners Assignments must be recorded daily. Parents must sign weekly. Failing to manage your planner will result in disciplinary action.

24. Accelerated Reading - AR Each student is required to read AR in their study hall until they meet the point requirements. Periods 1 � 8 � Read AR. Period 9 � Complete homework or read AR! Books from home until AR is ready.

25. Progress Reports Progress reports indicating unsatisfactory academic progress may be mailed/emailed to parents or guardians at any time. MMS Parent Portal � Allows parents to monitor grades daily.

26. Caf� Procedures Students report to the caf� and remain at their assigned table until a faculty member calls their table. Students who have forgotten lunch money will be given a lunch voucher. Debts must be paid the next day. Once every student has been served lunch, snacks may be purchased with teacher permission.

27. Caf� Procedures Upon completion of your meal, garbage and trays are to be returned to the appropriate areas. Students must obtain permission from the faculty member on duty to leave the caf�. At the appropriate time, students will be dismissed by the faculty and staff in charge.

28. Lockers It is your responsibility to keep them clean. Do not leave clothing, food, or drinks in your locker. Do not share your locker combinations.

29. Guidance/Library Mrs. Brickler � Guidance Counselor Mrs. LeMasters � Librarian 6TH Grade � Guidance/Study Skills Classes � 9th Period

30. Communication Students are encouraged to ask questions if they are having difficulty in class. Students are encouraged to request assistance from the teachers during class, during study periods or after school.

31. Policies Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing Electronic Devices: Ipod, mp3, phones, and cameras. Searches Threats Drug and Alcohol Tobacco Weapons Attendance Dress Code

32. Attendance Parents are asked to call the school to report a child�s absence. Absence notes must be returned within 2 school days. Absences without proper excuses are unlawful days, which could result in citations. The student is responsible to communicate with the teacher concerning missed assignments ASAP.

33. Attendance After 10 days of absence, a student must provide a Dr.�s note for each additional day or face citations. Excused absences for educational trips fall within the 10 day limit. There is a 30 Day maximum on excused absences. Court Orders!!!

34. Textbooks You will be held financially responsible for any damage. All textbooks must be covered for their protection.

35. School Store T-Shirts, book socks and school supplies can be purchased in the building.

36. Extracurricular Activities Band, Chorus, Math Counts, Yearbook, Spelling Club, Lego Club, Academic Clubs, National Junior Honor Society, Library Aides, Student Council, Geography Club, Drama Club, Ecology Club, and Intramural sports. Interscholastic sport teams are sponsored in basketball, wrestling, cross country, football, cheerleading, and track & field.

37. Breakfast Breakfast is available daily for everyone from 7:00AM-7:30AM. If you are Free/Reduced approved you qualify for F/R Breakfast.

38. Raider Run 2009-2011 - $19,000 Grade 6 � 8 Field Trips Milkshake Party $50 Toys R Us � Gift Card

39. DATE TO REMEMBER! OPEN HOUSE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 6:30 PM

40. 2011-2012 EXPECTATIONS ACADEMICS ATTENDANCE BEHAVIOR