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WELCOME Welcome to the 2011—2012 school year at Fassett Middle School! The faculty, staff, and administration hope that you will find this year challenging, exciting, and rewarding. Your success in school will depend upon the development of effective study habits, regular attendance, and self-discipline. The goal of Fassett Middle School is for each student to achieve his/her greatest potential. To reach this goal, there must exist a cooperative effort on the part of students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community. We urge your cooperation in this venture and assure you that the results will be well worth the effort. It is generally recognized that participation in school activities increases one's academic success. For this reason, all of us at Fassett Middle School encourage you to become involved in the wide variety of activities that will occur this year. Participation in school activities generates a sense of loyalty and pride. Remember, this is YOUR school. Plan to attend extracurricular events and show your school spirit. The purpose of this handbook is to help you become aware of your privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities as a citizen of this school. Each student should read this handbook and be knowledgeable of its contents. If you or your parents have questions or concerns about the procedures outlined in this handbook, please feel free to contact a teacher, counselor, or administrator for an explanation.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Presenting someone else's work as one's own in order to obtain a grade or credit is considered to be cheating. This includes, but is not limited to copying others’ assignments, quizzes or test answers and plagiarism. Students who copy others’ work or give work to another student to copy will receive zero credit for the assignment. Because of the seriousness of this offense, additional consequences will be assessed. Students will be selected for academic recognition on the basis of a grade point average system. The honor roll consists of students with a grade point average of 3.0 - 4.0. The grade point average range is determined by counting grade of A as 4 points, B as 3 points, C as 2 points and D as 1 point. The grade point average is the result of dividing the total points accumulated during a grading period by the number of grades received. The Fassett Middle School teaching faculty follows a written grading policy. A copy of this policy is available upon request from the school office. COMPUTER USAGE /ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AND AGREEMENT Although the Board of Education respects the natural desire of all persons for privacy in their personal communications, and will attempt to preserve this privacy whenever possible, the operational and security needs of the OSCN require that full access be available at all times. The School District therefore reserves the right to access and inspect any computer, device or electronic media within its system and any data, information, or messages which may be contained therein. All such data, information, and messages are the property of the School District and users should have no expectation that any messages sent or received, or files stored on the School District’s system will always remain private.
End of the year grade cards will be withheld until all monetary obligations are fulfilled. Fines: 1. Textbooks and/or other related school materials that are destroyed or lost, or significantly damaged (defacing book, torn pages, breaking/tearing/bent cover, etc) shall be paid accordingly based on the age of the book. 2. Any student refusing to pay a fine will not receive a grade card. These will be held until all fines are paid. This policy is adopted under authority of ORC 3313.642.
GRADE PERCENTAGE GPA Note: The rounding up of grades is required if the average grade decimal is .5 or higher. HOMEWORK POLICY Purpose Types of Homework Frequently, teachers will assign long-term assignments that generally include special projects, research reports or book reports. The number and frequency of these assignments vary according to the specific requirements set forth by the teacher. A student’s ability to read is strengthened by reading each day at home. Students are urged to spend time reading for pleasure or interest each day, in addition to homework time. Reading materials may include books of interests, newspapers, magazines and journals. A minimum of 20 to 30 minutes of daily reading will significantly enhance students’ reading skills. FMS Homework Policy Student Responsibilities Regarding Homework Teacher Responsibilities Regarding Homework Students will receive progress reports at the mid point of the grading period and grade cards at the end of each quarter. The dates grade cards are sent home are posted on the district calendar. Students are expected to give the report cards to their parents on the day they are sent home. TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are furnished by the Board of Education and are purchased from funds which your parents help to provide. Each book issued is inventoried by number and condition. Should a book become lost or damaged, a fine or fee will be assessed to cover the loss or damage. The responsibility for good care belongs to the student. WITHDRAWALS Students who must withdraw should speak to the counselors to secure the form which must be signed by each of your teachers indicating that all books, fees, etc. have been taken care of properly. A student record release form signed by the parent or guardian is needed before we may send records to another school, prospective employer, or other agency which may request them. If you plan on moving you are encouraged to complete this record release form before withdrawing your child so that when the receiving school requests these records, we can send them without delay. Students are officially withdrawn after FMS receives a request for records from the school to which the student is transferring. II. ATTENDANCE OREGON SCHOOLS ATTENDANCE POLICY “The parent or other person having the care of a child of compulsory school age [ages six to eighteen - ORC 3321.01] is responsible for that child’s school attendance. That responsibility is satisfied by attendance at either a school or special education program, which meets the minimum standards prescribed by the State Board of Education. The responsibility of parents for the attendance of school age children ends when (1) the child receives a high school diploma, (2) successfully completes the high school curriculum or, if a handicapped student, his/her individualized education program, (3) the child is excused from school attendance under an age and schooling certificate, or (4) the child is excused from school or special education program attendance under rules prescribed by the State Board of Education.” (ORC 3321.04) All absences from school are classified as excused or unexcused. Students with unexcused absences are truant. Any student absent without legitimate excuse 5 consecutive days, 7 days in a month, or 12 days within a school year may be referred to the Superintendent (ORC 3321.18 – 3321.22) • Students leaving after 1:10 p.m. (with a valid excuse) are not marked absent in any form. Excused Absences 1. Personal Illness – parent determines student unable to attend school due to illness (3 parent excused absences are permitted each quarter before a doctor’s note is required Examples of Unexcused Absences 1. More than 3 medical-related illnesses per quarter without a note from a physician Partial School Day Absences, Tardies & Early Dismissal Tardiness is defined as a student arriving late to their first class, but not more than 1 hour late to school. An early dismissal is defined as a student leaving school within 1 hour of dismissal. Tardies and early dismissals will also be classified as excused or unexcused. If a student misses 1 ½ hours in the school day or no more than two (2) class periods, it will be counted as an early dismissal. Procedures for Handling Tardies/Early Dismissals Since being to class on time and remaining in class is crucial to individual success and group continuity, the following will occur for accumulated tardies to school and/or early dismissals: Tardies and early dismissals accumulate for the entire school year. Half Day Absence Half-day equals 4 periods. Half-day absence is defined as all partial absences that are not considered a tardy or early dismissal. Half-day absence will also be classified as excused or unexcused. Two (2) unexcused half day absences will equal one (1) full day for truancy purposes. Requirement: Procedures for Excused Absences, Tardies, etc. 1. Parent/guardian must call the school by 8:45 a.m. when a student is absent (419-697-9911). Attendance Notification Process 1. 3 total absences = letter with print-out of attendance. 5. 15 unexcused absences = recommendation for charges to be filed against parent/guardian.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS It may be necessary for the school to close or have delayed openings during the school year because of weather conditions or unsafe driving conditions. Radio/TV stations will broadcast school closing information if weather warrants closing. INFORMATION SHARING NETWORK The Information Sharing Network is a collaborative effort among the Lucas County Juvenile Court, local law enforcement agencies, and schools to share relevant information related to juvenile offenders. Information about students who are charged and/or arrested through juvenile court is provided to the schools, School Resource Officers, and local police agencies. The purpose of this information sharing is to inform those individuals who have regular contact with the student about crisis situations the student may be facing in order to provide early intervention and support services. The reports are not placed in the student's cumulative file; rather, they are provided to a specific, designated official at each school and treated in a confidential manner. All court information that is shared has been deemed public information by the Lucas County Juvenile Court and Administrative Judge James Ray. In his ruling dated January 8, 1993, case No. JC92-16401, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 2151.01, 2151.40, and 2151.54, it was "ORDERED that all school districts, police departments, public and private agencies, social service agencies, societies and organizations within Lucas County, Ohio, which have as their objective the protection or aid of children, may release any and all information regarding any minor which is not otherwise confidential under federal or state law, which may prevent delinquency and/or serve the best interest of the youth.” The bottom line is that schools and law enforcement will be informed when youth are charged or arrested in Lucas County for the purposes of total community involvement in preventing further delinquency. For more information contact your school office or the Lucas County Community Prevention Partnership, 866-3611. MESSAGES AND DELIVERIES FROM HOME At times students forget their lunches or homework and will want to call home. Students are allowed to call home from the office phone before school and during Academic Assist. Although we make every effort to ensure your child receives their items, occasionally an item may get overlooked. When your child calls home, it is their responsibility to check the office counter between classes to pick up their item(s). Please make sure that your child’s name is on the item(s) that are being dropped off. If you need to speak with your child due to an emergency situation, please leave a phone number where you can be reached.
AUTHORITY OF ADULT SCHOOL EMPLOYEES All of the adult employees of the Fassett Middle School have authority to correct students when the need arises. If any student is corrected by any adult employee, whether the employee is faculty, clerical, cafeteria, custodial or bus driver, the student is expected to accept such correction. BULLYING Bullying includes, but is not limited to, an individual willfully and repeatedly exercising power or control over another with hostile or malicious intent. Bullying can be physical, verbal, written, electronically transmitted and/or psychological in nature. Bullying may occur through attacks on an individual and/or property, or any combination of these. Every student is encouraged, and every staff member is required, to report any situation that they believe to be of this nature to the building administration. All complaints that violate this policy shall be investigated. BUS BEHAVIOR Please go over the following information with your child. It is required by law that the drivers follow these procedures and rules. The enforcement of these rules is required for the safe transportation of all students. CELL PHONE / ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY Cellular phones and other electronic devices (including, but not limited to: iPods, Kindles, hand-held video games, etc.) can be disruptive to the educational process in many ways including, but not limited to: communicating during instruction via text or call, cheating, sexting, eliciting panic, making plans in conflict with established school rules, taking or disseminating or sharing obscene or inappropriate images, etc. For these reasons cell phones and other electronic devices MUST NOT be in the possession of students during the school day. When students enter the building, all electronic devices must be placed in the off position and kept in the student’s locker for the entire school day through the dismissal bell. First Offense: Second Offense: 6) Student will be issued a consequence: MS: 120 minute after school Third Offense: Fourth or more Offenses: Please note that the District assumes no liability for electronic devices that are brought to school if they are broken, lost or stolen. Administrative time will not be used to search for or investigate events surrounding lost or stolen items. Notices of this policy are posted in a central location in each school building and in the student handbooks. *All fines will be donated to: The Oregon Foundation CODE OF CONDUCT The most important ingredient for success is positive attitude and behavior. RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY are the keys to developing your character. We expect students at FMS to behave with respect for themselves, respect for others, and respect for their surroundings. The choices you make regarding your behavior should not keep you or others from learning, or the teachers from teaching. As a middle school student, we believe that you will respond to situations with an increasing amount of self-control. We expect you to follow these guidelines so that you can make positive choices regarding your behavior: 1. Respect the authority of all staff members. This includes teachers, substitutes, the principal, counselors, support staff, custodians and visiting guests. DISCIPLINE POLICY Our discipline policy is designed to help you accept responsibility for your actions, learn from your mistakes and correct your behavior. Regardless of the severity of the infraction, consequences are teaching tools aimed at identifying behavior and changing it. Every decision carries a consequence. The goal is to teach students to make decisions that result in positive consequences rather than in negative consequences. Since it is our belief that consequences are designed to teach, we encourage our students to: There are several tiers to monitor behavior. They are the demerits, time-outs, detentions and office referrals. 1. Being tardy to class (Less than 1 minute) More serious consequences occur if you have four or more demerits on file per semester. . They are as follows: 1. After the 4th demerit received (any combination) a warning notice will be sent home to your parent or guardian. Demerits are held for a semester. At the beginning of each semester, all old demerits are forgiven. It is our hope that you begin each semester with a better understanding of yourself and the behavior that is expected of you. 2. Time-Out Tier Your teacher will attempt to correct your behavior before issuing a time out. He or she may talk to you, review classroom rules and procedures, move your seat or call your parent or guardian. If these efforts do not change your behavior, you will be given a time out. Time-outs result in removal from the class for the rest of the class period. An accumulation of time-outs may result in an office referral and additional consequences. 3. Detention Tier (Teacher Issued Consequence) An immediate consequence that staff members may issue is a detention. Detentions are for violations greater than demerits and may be given for such things including, but not limited to: 1. Persistent disruption of class (out of seat behavior, etc.) Detentions are issued on a Fassett Disciplinary Form. The date the consequence is to be served is written next to the consequence. Not serving the consequence on the date assigned may result in additional consequences Parent Notification In an effort to communicate with parents, students are required to secure a parent signature on detentions. Students are to turn their signed copy into the office before school the day after it is assigned. Failure to turn it in before school will result in an additional lunch detention. This is due to the fact that students who do not turn in the consequence before school are called to the office which interferes with the student’s learning during that period. Students will be required to serve the original consequence as well and parents will be notified.
Serious code of conduct violations result in a disciplinary referral. Referrals are given when your behavior: • is illegal The following behaviors are violations of the CODE OF CONDUCT and may result in immediate referral: 1. Serious classroom disruption When given a referral, you will report to the principal, or his/her designee, to receive a disciplinary consequence. Your past discipline record and the circumstances of the incident will be taken into account before deciding on a disciplinary action. Consequences for referrals are at the administrator’s discretion and include, but are not limited to: • Lunch Detention * An office referral will rarely result in less than a one hour after-school detention and will often result in a harsher consequence. In-School Alternative Placement (ISAP) In an attempt to provide a more constructive program and as an alternative to out-of-school suspension, students who demonstrate behavior problems will be assigned in-school alternative placement. This will provide students with an opportunity to receive credit for their academic work while being disciplined and continue to be able to participate in extracurricular activities during the school year. When a student is assigned to in-school alternative placement at the administrator’s discretion, he/she will spend the assigned time in a designated area under a strict set of rules. Students will not have a chance to socialize with the other students and will not be allowed to participate in the school functions during the school day with possible loss of activities. Out-of-School Suspension/Expulsion Students will be removed from the school environment due to student misconduct that is either repeated throughout the school year or serious enough to harm someone emotionally or physically. The principal, or designee, will decide the length of suspensions. Expulsion hearings will be held with the superintendent or his/her designee. Suspended or expelled students are not allowed to be on school grounds and/or participate in school events. Suspended or expelled students may not receive any or all credit for make-up work. Calamity days do not count as a day of suspension. If a calamity day is called on the day of a suspension, that day will be made up. Diversion Program Diversion program is composed of a police officer, a community member and a school representative. The team will schedule a hearing, notify the youth and parent/guardian of the date and time to appear before the team. Upon completion of the assessment hearing, a behavioral contract for 3 to 9 months is completed and signed by the youth and parent/guardian. The contract could require the youth to perform community service, make restitution, improve school attendance, community school, receive counseling or a combination of the above. The team will track the progress of the youth while the contract is in effect. The school counselor will track progress, the youth will report to his/her counselor on a weekly basis. Students may be taken to a Diversion hearing during the school year at anytime depending upon their behavior. DRESS CODE POLICY The students and staff of Oregon City Schools take pride in their appearance. Students who feel good about themselves also tend to feel good about their learning. Uniforms are not required however; we do insist that our students do not bring undesirable attention to themselves by immodest appearance, un-kept appearance or any other exaggerated clothing, hairdos or hair color. It is the parents/guardians responsibility to make sure their child is following the Board adopted dress code. The following is the Board adopted policy: 1. Shoes or sandals must be worn for health and safety reasons. No cloth bottom footwear is permitted. Consequences 1st offense – ISS with phone call home to bring clothing items.
Fighting and similar conduct, in the school setting is disruptive to the educational atmosphere. NO student(s) may fight, harass or physically assault another student in the school building, on school grounds, on the school bus or at any school-sponsored function. Students shall be suspended from school for fighting, harassment or assault for a period of one to ten (10) days with a possible recommendation for expulsion. The length of suspension will be based on a student’s past record and seriousness of the offense. Students may be referred to law enforcement. GUM CHEWING/CANDY Gum Chewing is not allowed. Careless disposal of gum and candy in drinking fountains, on furniture and floors present sanitation and cleaning problems. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION Any public display of affection between couples that attracts undue attention to them shall be considered in poor taste and is prohibited. This will include close body contact, hugging, kissing and like actions. Consequences will be decided by the building administrator. SEARCHES As a proactive policy regarding safety, the principal or his designee will periodically check lockers for drugs, weapons and other items that are a threat to our students and faculty at Fassett. Periodically we will implement the use of a canine sniffing dog during the school year.
The taking, disseminating, transferring or sharing of obscene, pornographic, lewd or otherwise illegal images or photographs, whether by electronic data transfer or otherwise (commonly called texting, e-mailing or sexting, etc.) may constitute a crime under State and/or Federal law. Any person taking, disseminating or sharing obscene, pornographic, lewd or otherwise illegal images or photographs may be punished under this code of conduct and will be reported to law enforcement and/or other appropriate state or federal agencies, which may result in arrest, criminal prosecution and lifetime inclusion on sexual offender registries. SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION / HARRASSMENT POLICY No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Due process procedures are in place to protect students who feel they have been discriminated against in this way. See the Principal for information about these procedures. SEXUAL HARASSMENT Students are expected to conduct themselves at all times as to provide an atmosphere free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes, among other things: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature including derogatory comments, slurs, or suggestive jokes. Violation of this policy may result in removal of students from class, suspension, expulsion and/or referral to law enforcement. STAFF HARRASSMENT Regardless of where violations occur, a student may be suspended or expelled if the misconduct is directed at an Oregon City Schools official or employee or the property of an Oregon City Schools official or employee. A student may be suspended or expelled if the student’s misconduct occurs off property that is owned or controlled by the school district, but is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property that is owned or controlled by Oregon City Schools. TOBACCO/ALCOHOL/ILLEGAL DRUGS Smoking and other uses of tobacco products are prohibited on school grounds or in any school-related area, activity or function. The possession of these products on school grounds or in any school related area, activity or function is also prohibited. Students who violate the tobacco policy will be subject to suspension. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY Some behaviors are so serious that they pose a threat to students and staff, and defy not only school rules but also public law. Students who violate these rules may be subject to serious consequences including, but not limited to, long term ISAP*, suspension, expulsion, and or law enforcement /diversion board referral. V. HEALTH AND SAFETY HEALTH SERVICES Students becoming ill at school should report to the office. The classroom teacher will notify the office of the student’s illness. Office personnel will attempt to determine the cause/ severity of the illness and contact the parent/guardian, Emergency Medical Services, or allow the student to rest in the health room for a maximum of one class period. Under no circumstances should a student be in the restroom, health room or any unsupervised area during a time of illness without direct knowledge of the office staff. It is imperative that the Emergency Medical Authorization form be completed and returned to the school office annually. School personnel, including the nurse, use these forms daily. The information provided allows us to contact the parent or designee in the event of an incident or medical emergency. Please provide reliable, current, local contact numbers for the parent/guardian and at least one or two other adults that can be reached during the school day in the event that the primary link cannot be contacted. This form also allows you to inform us and/or Emergency Medical Services of any medical/health issues concerning the student. Without contact information and current health data, serious problems could potentially occur in the event that our student is injured.
There is a health room that may be used by students who are temporarily ill when the following procedure is followed: 1. Your teacher will inform the office of your illness. Office personnel will attempt to determine the severity of the illness and call parents when necessary. Class excuse will be given when necessary. Under no circumstances are students to be in bathrooms or unsupervised areas during time of illness. MEDICATION If your child will be taking medication during the school year, a new Physician Request to Administer Medication form must be filled out and returned to the main office along with the medicine. All prescription medications require a doctor’s signature. Forms are available in the school office and on the web-site. Students may not carry prescription or non-prescription medicine on their person. Several exceptions to this rule involve students carrying their rescue inhalers and/or students carrying their epinephrine auto injectors (Epi-pens). State law requires that a Physician Request form be completed and signed by the doctors and the parent and provided to the building principal and/or nurse. Epinephrine Auto injectors also require a second/backup injector to be stored at the school. 911 will immediately be called if the Epi-pen is used. Please discuss the importance of actually carrying the medication on their person rather than leaving it in a locker or book bag. 1. Fire and Tornado Drills Fire and tornado drills are held at scheduled times throughout the school year. When drills are in session, remember the following basic rules:
Security Drills will be conducted throughout the year to prepare students and staff with the school's Crisis Response Plan. Specific directions will be given to staff and students over the P.A. system and by the classroom teacher. Security drills will be unannounced and every security warning should be taken seriously. After a warning is completed, students and staff will be informed that the security warning was a drill. An all clear will be announced when the security drill is completed. SECURITY CAMERAS The Oregon City Schools uses surveillance cameras in our buildings and on our grounds to promote order, safety and security of students, staff and property. STUDENT ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES If you are involved in an accident or injured in any way during school or at school-sponsored activities, you are to notify your teacher, coach, or the office as soon as possible. An accident report form will be completed and placed on file in the office. VI. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS Fassett Middle School complies with the Ohio High School Athletic Association sport regulations and by-laws. Therefore, Fassett sponsors 7th and 8th grade boys’ and girls’ athletics and does not sponsor any 6th grade athletic teams or programs. All 6th grade athletic events are handled through the appropriate recreation department. The interscholastic activities sponsored by Fassett are: Fall Winter In order for a student to participate in the first practice (try out) he/she must have a physical on file in the athletic office. After the team has been decided, each athlete must have paid his/her participation fee, completed the student-athlete handbook and turned in the emergency medical form. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY All Ohio High School Athletic Association eligibility rules apply. Specifically the Scholarship By-laws which are: A student enrolling in the seventh grade for the first time will be eligible for the first grading period regardless of previous academic achievement. Thereafter, in order to be eligible, In order for an athlete to be eligible for practice or an athletic event, the student must be in school a half day, which equals four periods. An athlete must reimburse the school for the replacement cost of lost or damaged equipment that was issued to that athlete. Students will be fined for athletic uniforms that are not returned and/or damaged during each athletic season. ATHLETIC EVENT BEHAVIOR When students attend either home or away athletic events, they are expected to be on their best behavior at all times and will be required to follow school rules and dress code guidelines. This expectation applies to both participants and spectators. Students not exhibiting proper conduct will be required to leave the athletic event and may be unable to attend future events. Students may be denied attendance to athletic events (see field trip) The following applies at all athletic events and extra-curricular events: 1. Code of conduct behavior is expected at all times, whether you are a participant or a spectator. ASSEMBLIES Student assemblies are held periodically throughout the school year. Proper conduct of the entire student body is important at each program. Each student is responsible for the impression made by the school as a whole. Textbooks and other materials are not to be taken to the program. The following protocol will be followed at assemblies: 1. You will go to the assembly with the teacher from whose class you exited to attend the assembly. Rows will be filled from the front of the auditorium/gym by those who first enter. Sit with your class. 8th grade students will fill the middle section of the auditorium, 7th grade students will fill the left section, and 6th grade students will fill the right section. DANCES Dances are scheduled for the enjoyment of the students. Students are required, however, to exhibit appropriate behavior and are expected to follow all school rules. Failure to follow school rules/dress code or specific instructions may result in a student not being allowed to attend future dances. Students may be excluded from dances if their behavior in school has resulted in suspension from class or school, if they have received too many discipline offenses, or if they are not doing their homework. The following protocol will be followed at dances: 1. You must have a code of conduct form signed by a parent to attend any dance. These are made available prior to the dance. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES You are encouraged to become involved in the wide variety of activities that are offered here at FMS. Students involved in activities tend to perform better in school and develop a sense of loyalty to the school and to their classmates. Becoming involved in your school helps create a sense of loyalty and pride. Here are some of the activities that we offer at FMS: For all students: Please see the “Athletics” section for information concerning Interscholastic sports for 7th and 8th grade students. Please plan on participating in or attending an extracurricular event and show your school spirit! FIELD TRIPS Students must have signed written permission slips on file before being allowed to go on any field trip. Students may be denied field trip privileges for behavior reasons that occur during the school year. Students are responsible for any work missed while on a school sponsored field trip during the school day. The assignment will be due on the same date that is given to the students who have attended class.
AGENDA All students will be given an agenda. It is your responsibility to write your daily assignments in your agenda. You must bring your agenda to each class. Hallway passes are written by teachers in the back of the agenda. Students will be permitted into class late if they have a signed pass in their agenda from their previous teacher or a member of the office staff. If you lose or destroy your agenda, you will be required to purchase a new one at a cost of $5.00. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE 1. Bicycle riders are expected to park their bicycles in the back of the school. Recreational riding is not permitted at any time. 4. Students that come to school by automobile are to be let out as quickly and safely as possible at the side parking lot door. Students should arrive no earlier than 8:00 a.m. CAFETERIA PROCEDURES 1. Cafeteria Rules 2. Breakfast All students that arrive at school from 7:20-7:40 will have the opportunity to participate in the breakfast program. Students buying breakfast will report immediately to the cafeteria for breakfast by walking down the 8th grade hallway to the cafeteria. 3. Lunch Each student will have one thirty minute lunch period. All students are expected to display proper dining habits and behavior and your adult cafeteria supervisors will not tolerate undue noise and activity. Cafeteria rules will be explained at the beginning of the school year. Abuse of cafeteria rules may result in the loss of some or all cafeteria privileges.
4. Free/Reduced Meals The Oregon City School District participates in the Federal Breakfast/ Lunch Program. Each school has application forms which indicate the income scale necessary to qualify for free or reduced meals. Parents who are interested are asked to call the school or ask their child to stop by the office to pick up the application form. ELECTRONIC DEVICES All CD players, Walkmans, MP3 players, cell phones and electronic games are not allowed in the classrooms and can not be used during the school day. Cell phones must be turned off and remain in lockers. Cell phones that are visible during the school day will be confiscated and placed in the office. See Cell Phone Policy on page 9. FMS does not recommend that these items be brought to school and assumes no responsibility if lost or stolen FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL COMPLIANCE The Oregon City Schools District complies with federal laws, which prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal assistance. Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age. The Oregon City School district also complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 that grants to parents/guardians the right to examine their children's official school records. Inquiries regarding unlawful discrimination may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent, Oregon City Schools, 5721 Seaman Road, Oregon, Ohio 43616, or by calling 693-0661.
Counseling services are available to all students. Administrators, teachers, parents or students may refer a student for counseling. Counselors are trained to listen to and assist students with academic or personal concerns. Counselors assist parents in arranging conferences with teachers when academic or behavioral issues arise. Students and their parents should feel free to consult with counselors about classroom concerns, plans, decisions or personal problems. Students are encouraged to become acquainted with their counselors. HALLWAY PROCEDURES 1. When you are dismissed from a class, go directly to your next class without loitering in the hallways. You have three minutes between classes. LOCKER PROCEDURES 1. Lockers will be available for your use in storing school supplies and personal items necessary for use at school at FMS. They will be assigned through your academic assist teacher. Combinations are changed on a yearly basis. Remember that the school owns and controls the use of the lockers. A FMS staff member can search your locker at any time. LOST AND FOUND Students who find lost articles are asked to take them to the school office during the school day. Students are expected to check frequently in the office for lost items. MEDIA CENTER PROCEDURES Fassett Middle School students are encouraged to use our school library. All materials except reference books and computer CD’s may be checked out for your enjoyment and assignment work. 1. Materials are checked out for two weeks and may be renewed once. TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES Many of our students are transported to school by bus. Although riding a bus is a right you are entitled to, with it comes the responsibility to behave appropriately. 1. You are expected to ride the bus to which you are assigned. Any exception to this rule must be approved by the school office personnel. VISITORS Under no circumstances is a student to bring a visitor to the school. This includes young Parents wishing to discuss problems with a teacher or the progress of their student should call the counselors to arrange a conference. |