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ENJOY SUMMER BREAK
SCHOOL BEGINS SEPTEMBER 4TH AT 9:10
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Discipline
ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is imperative for student learning. A student may be excused from school attendance if he/she is ill. Please notify the school by note or a phone call, explaining the reason for any absence or tardy. A. Any absence or tardiness from a class or school shall be considered an "unexcused" absence unless the school is notified. State Law (the BECCA Bill) requires that we take action regarding continued unexcused absences. B. A student’s academic progress in a particular subject may be adversely affected by continued absence or tardiness. C. Continual unexcused absence shall be cause for disciplinary action. When such action fails to result in regular attendance...(the student’s) non-attendance shall be deemed as sufficient cause for the BECCA Bill procedure STUDENT MANAGEMENT Students, as citizens of the United States, are guaranteed certain individual rights and have corresponding individual responsibilities. Our discipline policy is designed to protect the rights of students while maintaining an educational atmosphere conducive to the teaching and learning process. Greenacres Middle School has established a discipline philosophy consistent with the rights and responsibilities of all involved. Students are expected to review with their parents, the Central Valley School District Student Responsibilities and Rights Policy which is given to all students each school year. Our District strictly adheres to the following policy: FIREARMS/DANGEROUS WEAPONS & EXPLOSIVES A student shall not possess, handle, transmit, exhibit, use or display any firearm (a weapon or device from which a projectile may be fired by an explosive, such as gunpowder) or rifle, airgun, or any other object that can reasonably be considered a dangerous weapon or look like a weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, e.g. laser pointer, knives, stun gun, et cetera, in a manner under circumstances and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another person or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons. Nor shall a student possess, place or control any shell, bomb or similar device (e.g. stink bomb) charged or filled with one or more explosives including imitation devices on school property, school provided transportation, or at any school related activity. (RCW 70.74). Following due process, the student may be expelled. Any violation of the law against firearms or rifles on school premises or school-provided transportation by an elementary or secondary student shall result in expulsion for not less than one year. A school administrator shall promptly notify law enforcement and the student’s parent/guardian/custodian. STUDENT BEHAVIOR It is the goal of the Greenacres Middle School staff to create a caring, stimulating, and creative atmosphere for our students. Our student behavior management plan is progressive, meaning that corrective action for misbehavior begins in the classroom where the mildest form of intervention appropriate to the situation is implemented. Communication with parents, detention and counseling are among the ways that students who do not meet expectations are encouraged to modify their behavior. Should a student receive a disciplinary referral to the office before a planned event (field trip, assembly, etc.), they may become ineligible to attend the event. SEXUAL HARASSMENT A student shall not sexually harass another student or an adult. Intimidation, bullying or harassing another person because of that person’s race, color, gender, religious beliefs, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability or for any other reason is considered harassment. CLOSED CAMPUS The Central Valley School District has closed campuses in its middle schools requiring all students to remain on the school grounds from the time of arrival until school is dismissed. Bus students may not leave the grounds after the bus arrives in the morning or before boarding the bus to go home after school. Students violating closed campus policy will face disciplinary action. STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING Dress standards for Central Valley School District students (policy 3200) are designed to promote the educational mission of the Central Valley School District and ensure a safe learning environment. Student dress cannot disrupt the educational process. These standards are designed to prepare students for transition to the next educational level or workplace. Principles of cleanliness and appropriate attire are necessary to establish an atmosphere conductive to successful learning. The basic responsibility for appropriate attire must rest with the student and his/her parent/guardian, and be consistent with the educational mission of the school district. Each school’s administration and staff are responsible for determining when a student’s dress does not conform to district policy. This policy is in effect at all school activities. Examples of Middle School Dress Code Policy: Caps or headwear must be removed upon entering the school building (except for religious observance or medical reasons) Apparel/accessories (e.g. chains, jewelry, bandanas) that can be considered gang-related or that may be used as a potential weapon may not be worn Sagging is not permitted Dress that communicated the promotion of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, violence, vulgarity or profanity may not be worn Shoulders are to be covered (not visible) and shirts must have sleeves. Midriffs and cleavage are to be covered Shorts and skirts must be below fingertips Footwear is required Oversize coats remain in lockers Underwear should not be visible Long belts must be tucked into belt loops Revealing clothing is not school attire
DON'T BRING: Water guns, knives, anything that could be considered a weapon, toy/look-alike weapons, fireworks, beepers, laser pens, or lighters. Cell phones or CD players Shock devices
EMERGENCY DRILLSStudents who ride bicycles to school do so at their own risk. Please secure them with a locking chain to the bicycle racks west of the building. TECHNOLOGY ACCESS Due to the importance of maintaining confidentiality of records and files, the computers, desks, and property of staff members are off-limits to students. Unauthorized use or theft will result in disciplinary action being taken. All building technology must be used appropriately according to the School District Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy. Students must have signed parental permission for Internet access. PASSING TIME EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to come to class prepared. Unless called to the office, all students in the halls during class periods MUST have a hall pass from a staff member. --Students will walk to their next class/destination in a safe and timely manner. –All students will arrive to class before the tardy bell rings. –All students will use conversation-level voices and use appropriate language. –All students will keep hands, feet and objects to themselves. –Displays of affection are not permitted at school. TARDY PROCEDURES Students late to school MUST check in through the office to obtain a pass to enter their class. Without a note or parent phone call, students will receive an unexcused tardy and are required to serve a lunch detention the next day. Sleeping in is not an excused absence. Since instructional time is limited, it is imperative that students be in class and prepared for the lesson to begin when the tardy bell rings. Tardiness is disruptive to the teaching and learning activities being conducted in the classroom. Unexcused tardies to class will be dealt with according to the following: EACH SEMESTER: 1st tardy - Teacher discipline 2nd tardy - Teacher discipline 3rd tardy - Teacher discipline & parent contact 4th tardy - 2-hour detention 5th / 6th tardy - Short term suspension or Saturday school 7th tardy - Short term suspension or long term suspension from class. DETENTION Detention time may be assigned before school, at lunch or after school. Students will be given a detention notification form 24 hours in advance that the parent must sign or parents will be called. The following detentions are used: * teacher-assigned detention, before or after school; * 30 minute office-assigned detention, before or after school or during lunch; * 2-hour office-assigned detention from 3-5 PM for office discipline, snowballs, inappropriate use of language, truancy issues, missing a 30 minutes detention, four tardies. ***The missing of a 2-hour detention will be subject to Saturday School detention or short term suspension. STUDENTS MUST SERVE ASSIGNED DETENTIONS BEFORE THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. AFTER SCHOOL 1. All students not involved in an activity or not working with a teacher should leave the grounds by the time of the last regular bus. 2. All students involved in an activity will report to their assigned areas by 3:00 p.m. 3. Students are to take coats, books, etc. to after school activities. Students will not be allowed in the halls after practice or game is finished. 4. Greenacres students make a positive impression by respecting private property. This includes not gathering in yards in our neighborhood. 5. Students staying after school to watch a school sponsored activity must stay on school grounds unless picked up by a parent or given written permission by parent or guardian to leave and return. 6. Students attending after school activities or evening events must exhibit appropriate behavior and be in the immediate area of the activity. Students who do not comply will be asked to call home and leave. 7. Once a student leaves the school grounds, they may not come back and ride a school bus home. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of dress code violations. DON’T BRING: Each teacher will instruct students about the procedure for fire or other emergencies. Drills will be conducted periodically (fire, lock down, evacuation and earthquake). BICYCLES
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