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student handbook 2011-2012 the spartan way respectful responsible and safe

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moberly school district s 7 14 21 28 m 1 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 23 30 t august 2011-2012 calendar f 6 13 20 27 w 3 10 17 24 31 5 4 11 12 18 19 25 26 t s dates to remember august 4 5 and 8 registration at gratz brown elementary aug 4 5 10am-6pm aug 8 8am-4pm august 12-15 new teacher work days august 16-22 teacher work days august 23 first day of school full day september 5 no school labor day september 21 mid-quarter progress reports sent home sept 26 september 30 early dismissal for homecoming parade october 20 end of first quarter october 27 early out parent/teacher conferences 2 pm 8 pm october 28 no school parent/teacher conferences 8 am 12 pm november 18 mid-quarter progress reports sent home nov 28 november 23-25 thanksgiving vacation december 22 end of first semester grades sent home jan 6 december 22 early out dec 23-jan 2 christmas vacation january 2 no school teacher work day january 16 no school martin luther king jr birthday february 2 mid-quarter progress reports sent home feb 6 february 20 no school president s day march 7 end of third quarter march 15 early out parent/teacher conferences 2 pm 8 pm march 16 no school parent/teacher conferences 8 am 12 pm march 19 no school spring break april 6-9 easter break progess reports sent home april 13 mid-quarter grades sent home april 18 may 18 ncrs commencement 7:00 pm may 20 commencement 2:00 pm may 22 early out last day of school end of fourth quarter may 23 extended contract day for staff grades distributed by 6/01 s 5 m 6 february t w 1 8 15 22 29 t f 3 s 4 2 9 7 14 21 28 10 11 12 13 19 20 26 27 16 17 18 23 24 25 s 4 11 18 25 m 5 12 19 26 september t w 7 14 21 28 t 1 8 f 2 9 s 3 10 s 4 m 5 t march w 7 t f 2 s 3 10 17 24 31 6 13 20 27 1 6 13 20 27 11 12 18 19 25 26 14 21 28 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30 s 2 9 m 3 10 october t w 5 12 19 26 t f 7 s 1 8 15 22 29 s 1 8 m 2 9 t 3 10 17 24 april w 4 t f s 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 6 16 17 23 24 30 31 13 14 20 21 27 28 11 18 25 15 16 22 23 29 30 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27 s 6 13 20 27 m 7 14 21 28 november t w 2 9 t f 4 s 5 12 19 26 s m t 1 8 15 22 29 may w t 3 10 17 24 31 f 4 11 18 25 s 5 12 19 26 1 8 15 22 29 3 10 11 17 18 24 25 16 23 30 inclement weather make-up days day 1 may 17 day 2 may 18 day 3 may 21 day 4 may 22 day 5 feb 20 day 6 may 23 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 2 9 16 23 30 s 4 11 18 25 m 5 december t w 7 14 21 28 t f 2 9 s 3 10 17 24 31 late start mondays arrival schedule moberly high school 8:30 moberly middle school 8:40 north south park 9:45 gratz brown elementary 9:35 s 3 m 4 t 5 12 19 26 june w 6 t 7 14 21 28 f 1 8 15 22 29 s 2 9 16 23 30 1 6 8 12 13 19 20 26 27 15 16 22 23 29 30 10 11 13 20 27 july early-out dismissal schedule moberly high school 12:00 moberly middle school 12:15 north south park 1:00 gratz brown elementary 12:50 17 18 24 25 s 1 8 15 22 29 m 2 9 16 23 30 january twtf 6 13 20 27 s 7 14 21 28 s m 2 9 t 3 10 17 24 31 w 4 t 5 12 19 26 f 6 s 7 3 10 17 24 31 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 legend 00 first last day of school 00 late start mondays 00 teacher contract days 1 8 end of quarter no school/vacation 11 18 25 13 14 20 21 27 28 15 16 22 23 29 30 early-out days all mondays that school is in session are late-start days

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table of contents school calendar inside front cover welcome letter 2 moberly school district mission/vision statement 3 a professional learning community 4 superintendents 4 moberly board of education 4 middle school philosophy 4 moberly middle school staff 2011-2012 5 supply lists 6 daily procedures 7 school emergency communication and procedures 8 schedules 9 attendance 10 textbooks 12 homework policy 13 grading 13 gifted education 14 special educational services 14 student files and permanent records 15 withdrawal or school transfer 15 counseling/guidance service 15 other important information 15 library/media center policies and procedures 16 positive behavior support 17 student code of conduct 19 student dress code bicycles skates and skateboards bookbags and heavy coats teacher detention principal s detention alternative academic educational placement rules violation randolph county off-site alternative academic educational placement program synopsis student due process rights discipline of students with disabilities non-school related recreational objects discipline plan safe schools act sexual harassment hazing/bullying possession/use of weapons searches and seizures student alcohol/drug abuse mission statement parent/guardian expectations student expectations transportation discipline policy pbs chart book/material check out reference books fiction books computers general rules visitors solicitation on school grounds telephone messages office visits hall lockers restroom dismissal misplaced or stolen items flower balloon deliveries candy drinks honor roll extra help promotion/retention appeal process graduation requirements exclusions and exemptions from school attendance discretionary homebound instruction mms attendance procedures truancy homeschooling homeless daily class schedule lunch schedule early dismissal schedule early dismissal lunch schedule late start schedule late start lunch schedule team planning times monday-wednesday-friday early school dismissals and cancellation emergency drills moberly middle school hours arrivals late start dismissal from school leaving school early dismissal school event pick-up policy food service program transportation policy 25 technology discipline plan k-12 28 health services 28 extracurricular activities 32 notice of nondiscrimination 33 notification of ferpa rights designation of directory information 33 notification of rights 34 protection of pupil rights amendment ppra professional qualifications admission of students handicap admission of nonresident students age sex wages sportsmanship athletics-eligibility school spirit extracurricular organizations immunizations health information health screenings health room guidelines illness injuries medication head lice school health and wellness advisory council shwac school insurance accidents the school handbook is subject to change during the school year as policies and statutes are updated the online handbooks will be updated with the board approved changes.

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moberly middle school 920 kwix road moberly missouri 65270 660-269-2680 fax 660-269-8519 kelly briscoe principal wesley land assistant principal cathy fuemmeler guidance counselor moberly middle school is a child-centered and standards-driven learning community we offer a vast array of programs policies and practices that are tailored to maximize the learning potential of every student the moberly middle school is united in developing the whole student all students will be challenged to develop their unique talents in a nurturing atmosphere of high expectations and personal support in a safe well-disciplined and motivating environment every student will be given unlimited opportunities to participate learn and succeed developmentally appropriate curricula will ensure that every student acquires the knowledge skills selfconfidence and character necessary for productive citizenship in an ever-changing and complex society as independent life-long learners all moberly middle school students will be able to think critically solve problems communicate effectively cooperate with others make wise decisions and experience personal fulfillment to that end we must forge a strong partnership between the home school and community to ensure the intellectual emotional social and physical development of every student kelly briscoe moberly middle school principal wesley land moberly middle school assistant principal welcome to moberly middle school 2

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moberly school district mission create a safe environment that fosters mutual respect responsibility inspire and value life-long learners the spartan way is excellence for all district vision the moberly school district is committed to a vision of exemplary education the learning environment that we must foster will stimulate intellectual curiosity teach children how to learn and enable them to become productive and effective citizens we value the importance and contributions of the various stakeholders in our learning community this vision statement provides a blueprint of standards that the moberly school district will achieve and maintain ·enthusiastic learning environments are created that include both students and staff ·students are provided different instructional methods that address individual learning styles based on needs ·provide and maintain a positive safe orderly and supportive school environment ·strong bonds are developed and maintained between students and staff during school and outside the school setting ·have high expectations for the achievement of all students while working to meet the individual needs ·strive to grow professionally through ongoing staff development ·work collaboratively to make decisions in the best interest of students ·celebrate achievements dedication and accomplishments 3 ·create a climate focused on student success measured by performance and facilitated by effective instruction ·develop a school culture to facilitate and nurture staff collaboration and participate in decision-making ·establish credibility by modeling behavior consistent with the vision and values of their school ·teach lifelong learning and problemsolving skills ·use community resources for the development of real world learning and application of knowledge ·ensure successful academic student performance in and out of school ·conduct regular curriculum reviews that include all stakeholders ·ensure a continuous review of best instructional practices and implementation in our schools.

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a professional learning community shared mission vision and values collective inquiry collaborative teams action orientation and experimentation continuous improvement results orientation superintendents mrs gena mccluskey superintendent mrs kim gaines assistant curriculum/instruction mr tim roling assistant human resources mr jim johnson director student services moberly board of education mr ken asbury mrs amy hager mr dennis mccarter mr jeff lawrence mr bobby riley mrs lisa vanderberg mr dan wilcox middle school philosophy middle schools center on the intellectual social emotional moral and physical developmental needs of young adolescents within a few years young adolescents undergo rapid physical growth changes in moral reasoning the onset of abstract thinking and introduction to a range of social pressures simultaneously the lifelong developmental tasks of forming a personal identity or self-concept acquiring social skills gaining autonomy and developing character and a set of values are begun middle level programs foster appropriate programs policies and practices that foster the development of these tasks in positive ways national middle school association 4

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moberly middle school staff 2011-2012 principal kelly briscoe assistant principal wesley land guidance counselor cathy fuemmeler front office staff cathy stuck shawn wetrich home to school communicator lisa johnson nurse joyce gordy challengers-6th grade jill hill ­ comm arts jason hannam ­ math beccy winn ­ science jennifer vestal ­ social studies senators-7th grade lauren byington ­ comm arts debi carroll ­ math aimee swift ­ science kyle schroer ­ social studies patriots-6th grade diane poulin ­ comm arts heather kirkendoll ­ math ryan wood ­ science justin harlan ­ social studies eagles-8th grade matt bills ­ comm arts elaine craft ­ math diane david ­ science tony stoneking ­ social studies liberty-7th grade erica lacombe ­ comm arts jennifer sirois ­ math paula burkhart ­ science paul shriver ­ social studies trailblazers-8th grade joan snodgrass ­ comm arts cord hagedorn ­ math peggy paul ­ science ashley moore ­ social studies special education lisa may challengers jennifer huggins senators derek duree trailblazers emily skaggs all teams kaitlyn hruby all teams fine arts jordan perry ­ band kevin pierce ­ band amanda reed ­ choir aides betty briscoe debbie heimann carey pearson pam tebow marty kossak other area specialists gary duncan ­ industrial tech linda farris ­ facs scott knox ­ boys pe leann collier ­ gifted alexis holman ­ art leann koenig ­ computers meredith d amour ­ health christine westhues ­ girls pe debbie wiggs ­ media specialist 5

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supply lists sixth grade 3 boxes of tissues 2 black dry erase markers turned in to homeroom teacher science one composition notebook not a spiral notebook pencils notebook paper blue folder social studies red folder pencils notebook paper math 1 binder notebook calculator non scientific green folder comm arts pencils 100 page composition notebook 3-ring binder with divider tabs and paper yellow folder 2 4 2 2 4 4 1 seventh grade black dry erase markers durable pocket folders red pens boxes of tissues pkgs of 10 pencils math spiral notebooks one per quarter 2 or larger 3 ring binder calculator science grid paper composition notebook colored pencils for social studies too eighth grade 1 3 ring binder with divider tabs 24 #2 pencils package loose leaf paper spiral notebook composition notebook 4 pocket folders 5 subject wide-ruled notebook package colored pencils dry erase marker 2 boxes of tissues eraser calculator ­ scientific is recommended minimum of a 4-function calculator physical education t-shirt or sweatshirt shorts or sweatpants tennis shoes th choir music appreciation 6 grade intro to choir one green folder with pockets one dry erase marker any color pencils 7th grade choir one yellow folder with pockets one dry erase marker any color pencils 8th grade choir one red folder with pockets one dry erase marker any color pencils music appreciation one blue folder with pockets one dry erase marker any color pencils music theory intervention one purple folder with pockets one dry erase marker any color pencils art 4 1 2 1 pencils box of tissues dry erase markers pink eraser a trapper is fine if your child will be carrying it to each class trappers will not fit in lockers a trapper will not replace binders that are requested by teachers as the binders stay in the classroom individual classroom teachers may require additional supplies and additional supplies may be needed 2nd semester 6

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daily procedures moberly middle school hours school hours 7:40 a.m 2:50 p.m office hours 7:00 a.m 3:30 p.m arrivals students may begin arriving at 7:10 a.m upon arriving at school students are to report to the gym or cafeteria students will be excused at 7:30 a.m to go to their lockers and then report to their first 1st hour class any student wishing to participate in the breakfast program will need to arrive to school before 7:30 a.m students are to report to the gym when finished with breakfast late start on late start days students who ride buses will arrive at 8:10 a.m and classroom learning will begin at 8:40 a.m students who need supervision prior to these times may enter the building beginning at 7:10 a.m breakfast will be offered for students from 8:10-8:30 a.m dismissal from school mms is dismissed at 2:50 p.m daily students who ride the bus will be dismissed through the side doors parents picking up students are to enter the parking lot east of central office follow the parking lot around and exit out the east entrance/exit students should be out of the building by 2:55 p.m each day students who are under the supervision of a member of the faculty may remain in the building after hours any student who is in the building after 2:55 p.m who is unsupervised will be subject to disciplinary action leaving school students are not allowed to leave the school campus during school hours for any reason without the knowledge and consent of the school office permission to leave the school grounds will only be granted upon the written or verbal request from the student s parent/guardian phone requests to allow the child to leave will only be accepted when school personnel can assure the identity of the caller additionally students will only be dismissed to those individuals authorized/listed on the registration card unless a parent gives written consent or calls the office this is to ensure the safety of our students early dismissal the district calendar indicates days of early dismissals and late starts due to various events see inside front of handbook on early dismissal days school will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m lunch will be served before students leave school please arrange for after school care for both scheduled and unscheduled early dismissals resulting from inclement weather school event pick-up policy for all athletic events practices or club meetings held after school students are to make arrangements to be picked up as soon as possible at the conclusion of a school activity approximate ending times are announced so students can inform parents/guardians when to pick them up teachers assigned to supervise activities appreciate student cooperation the names of students who have not been picked up fifteen 15 minutes after an event will be given to the administration and those students will be subject to loss of attendance privileges to extracurricular activities anyone leaving the area or building prior to the end of the event will not be allowed to return to the event after leaving the student must immediately leave the school premises unless waiting in a designated area for transportation food service program a breakfast and hot lunch program is provided in all buildings for students in the moberly public school district we encourage all parents/guardians to find out through an application at registration if their child qualifies for free or reducedprice food service eligible students as determined by appropriate school officials based on guidelines established under the national school lunch program will be provided nutritionally acceptable meals at no cost or at a reduced cost if they are unable to pay the regular price 7

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the criteria for determining a student s need and the procedures for securing no-cost and reduced-cost lunches for the student will be outlined and made known each year by the board of education the criteria and procedure are established at the state/federal level applications for free and reduced-price meals may be picked up in your child s school office parents/guardian may apply anytime throughout the school year for free and reduced-price meals if required by law the district will establish a school breakfast program and summer food service program for eligible students or will adopt a resolution requesting a waiver excusing the district from these requirements such writing shall be filed with the missouri department of elementary and secondary education and shall be valid for a period of three 3 years the students who participate in no-cost or reduced-cost meals will not be distinguished in any way from students who pay the regular price their names will not be made known to any person except such staff members as needed to make the special arrangements for the students students may pay on account or they may pay daily free and reduced meals must be approved each year students will be allowed to charge only their lunch students with charges of $10.00 will not be allowed to charge their lunch and these students will be given a peanut butter or cheese sandwich all students have twenty 21 minutes to eat lunch they will go to lunch at the same time as their fifth 5th hour teacher in order to maintain a clean and pleasant dining area please keep the following guidelines in mind 1 students may not cut into lines nor have friends save them a place in line or at a table once a student has left the line he/she must go to the end of the line 2 faculty will be allowed to go to the front of the line when coming into the cafeteria it is necessary for teachers to go to the front as they have noontime duties they must complete 3 students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves and are expected to help govern the activities of others at their table if trash is left on the table the students will be responsible for cleaning it up 4 those that bring lunches to school will also eat in the cafeteria 5 the price of the meal will be $1.00 with or without milk 6 no food is to be taken from the cafeteria students must remain seated until they are finished eating and dismissed 7 students may not leave the building at lunch time 8 students are not to be in any part of the building during their lunch period except the cafeteria unless they first receive permission from a teacher 9 put all silverware in basket when finished eating 10 students are not to bring soda pop to school 11 do not have pizzas or other foods delivered to the office 12 if parents are bringing in take-out for lunch you must eat lunch with your child school emergency communication and procedures it is very important for emergency and administrative reasons that every student maintains up-to-date records at the school office notify the school immediately if you have a change of address or any other important information such as phone number emergency contact marital status etc during the school year 1 2 3 4 5 6 parents guardianss name complete and up-to-date address home phone and parents/guardians work phone name address and phone number of a person to contact in case parent/guardian cannot be reached physician s name and phone number medical alert information please update this information as soon as changes occur to ensure the safety needs of your child will be met throughout the school year in case of emergency school authorities will use their own judgment in seeking the best treatment in this event parents guardians will be contacted at the earliest possible time parents/guardians who do not want their child cared for in accordance with this statement should indicate this in writing to superintendent of schools 926 kwix road moberly mo 65270 8

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early school dismissals and cancellation when it is necessary to close schools due to inclement weather or other emergencies the local radio stations kzzt komu kxeo/kwwr kwix-kres will be notified immediately following the decision in times of bad weather parents guardians should listen to the radio in order to hear such announcements do not call the school as phone lines cannot handle the large influx of inquiries in the event of an early school closing students will be sent home by their regular mode of transportation unless a signed statement is on file in the school office concerning alternate arrangements previously made by parent/guardian and child please make sure your child knows where he/she is to go in case of early dismissal early dismissal times mhs 12:00 noon middle school 12:15 p.m k-2 1:00 p.m gratz brown 3-5 12:50 p.m the spartan alert system is also utilized to inform parents of inclement weather closings and school events you may signup at http www.moberly.k12.mo.us emergency drills safety is important to our school monthly fire drills will be conducted in addition to periodic earthquake tornado and intrusion drills schedules daily class schedule buses will begin unloading at 7:10 a.m students should not arrive until after 7:10 a.m 7:40 8:33 9:26 10:08 11:01 12:15 1:08 2:01 8:29 9:22 10:04 10:57 12:11 1:04 1:57 2:50 period 1 period 2 period 3/intervention period 4 period 5 period 6 period 7 period 8 students should use their passing time wisely students should not go to their lockers every class change students are expected to be in their seats and ready to begin class when the bell rings lunch schedule shift 1 2 3 4 5 6 time in lunch 11:01 11:22 11:04 11:25 11:22 11:43 11:25 11:46 11:43 12:04 11:46 12:07 eagles trailblazers liberty senators patriots challengers 9

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early dismissal schedule 7:40 8:14 8:48 9:22 9:56 10:30 11:04 shift 1 2 3 4 5 6 8:40 9:30 10:20 11:10 12:24 1:14 2:04 8:10 8:44 9:18 9:52 10:26 11:00 12:15 period 1 period 2 period 4 period 6 period 7 period 8 period 5 early dismissal lunch schedule time in lunch 11:04 11:07 11:26 11:29 11:48 11:51 9:26 10:16 11:06 12:20 1:10 2:00 2:50 11:26 11:29 11:48 11:51 12:10 12:13 eagles trailblazers liberty senators patriots challengers period 1 period 2 period 4 period 5 period 6 period 7 period 8 late start schedule late start lunch schedule shifttime in lunch 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 grade 8th grade 7th grade 8th grade 6th grade 7th grade th 11:10 11:13 11:31 11:34 11:52 11:55 11:31 11:34 11:52 11:55 12:13 12:16 eagles trailblazers liberty senators patriots challengers 1st hour 2nd hour 4th hour 6th hour 7th hour 8th hour team planning times monday-wednesday-friday patriots trailblazers liberty eagles challengers senators attendance moberly middle school conforming to established attendance regulations as recommended by the state department of education established a rigid attendance policy for the student body it is sincerely hoped by the administration and faculty that all parents/guardians will cooperate in making certain that their children will be present at all times when in good health this of course is the only right way of assuring each child the full benefits of their education we shall proceed on the theory that all parents guardians are desirous of their child receiving the most from their educational experience and are expecting the schools to make certain that their children are in attendance each day 10

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regular attendance is very important to all students who wish to do their best work in school those students who do not attend regularly find it difficult to keep up with regular class assignments although students with excused absences are allowed to do make-up work it is very difficult if not impossible for students to make up material brought out in class discussions this fact alone is enough to indicate the importance of regular attendance with this in mind the following attendance regulations will prevail 1 when students are absent from school it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school by phone by 9:00 a.m and follow up with a note the next day they return parents/guardians will be contacted at the designated home or work phone number by a mms staff member or the automated dialing system each time a student is reported absent 2 if there is no communication between school and parent/guardian the day of the absence a note shall accompany the student the day he/she returns to school whether communication is made by telephone or note reason for absence must be stated notes from doctors should be presented to the office when possible to provide proof of illness or injury a student must obtain an admit slip from the office to be admitted back to class a student is considered truant if no communication has been made with parent/guardian and a reason acceptable to the school has not been provided the school reserves the right to verify the reasons for the absence 3 students will not be considered truant for illness bereavement doctor s appointment certain emergencies and family vacations family vacations are discouraged and students should obtain assignments in advance upon a student s return to school all work is to be made up students are responsible for obtaining make-up assignments if a student knows in advance that he/she will be absent he/she is responsible for obtaining assignments in advance students will have one 1 day to make up missed assignments for each day absent unless extenuating circumstances exist long range out of class assignments designated as such by the teacher will be due on the day the student returns to school 4 tests will be made up when the student returns to class if the test was announced before the absence other make-up tests will be arranged with the teacher 5 make-up work for extended illness will be arranged with each teacher teachers should be contacted in the event of extended illness or serious injury if a student is unable to do any academic work students who have missed five days in a row for medical reasons and are not sure of their return to school will apply for homebound instruction 6 if a student has an extended medical problem that will cause ten 10 or more consecutive days of absence the parents/guardians may notify the principal who will assist the student in obtaining homebound instruction upon approval of homebound instruction the student will be counted present in school 7 tardies a student will be considered tardy to school if he/she has not reported to his/her assigned classroom by 7:35 a.m a student is considered tardy to class if he/she has not reported to their classroom when the tardy bell rings appropriate consequences under the discipline policy may be administered exclusions and exemptions from school attendance students may be exempted from school attendance under the following conditions 1 suspension for behavioral reasons this suspension may be assigned by the principal for up to ten 10 days superintendent up to one hundred eighty 180 days or the board of education may suspend permanently 2 handicapped students may be excluded according to policies outlined in the district compliance plan and in accordance with board policy jg-1 3 excused by court on a basis that daily equal instruction is provided similar to that of like children of the region 4 excused because physical or mental condition renders education or attendance inadvisable 5 illness may cause temporary exemption discretionary homebound instruction if a student has an extended medical problem that will cause ten or more days of absence the parents may notify the principal who will provide the parent/guardian with the application form for homebound instruction upon approval of homebound instruction the student will be counted present in school the decision to offer homebound instruction is a district decision based upon its sole judgment discretion and assessment of the application there is no entitlement to homebound instruction and the district may choose not to implement a program of homebound instruction or to discontinue the program at any time and for any reason 11

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mms attendance procedures 1 upon four 4 days of absence from school in a semester a letter will be mailed to the student s home address announcing that an attendance problem is developing the district considers four 4 days of absence to be excessive unless unusual circumstances exist 2 upon six 6 days of absence from school in a semester a letter will be mailed to the student s home address announcing that an attendance problem is continuing the district considers six 6 days of absence to be excessive unless unusual circumstances exist 3 upon eight 8 days of absence from school in a semester a letter will be mailed to the student s home address announcing that an attendance problem is evident and the referral process begins 4 referral process may include one or more of the following items a referral to the appropriate supporting agency randolph county juvenile office b parent /guardian conference with superintendent of schools c referral for possible retention d referral for program modification e legal action to enforce rsmo section 167.031 legal note moberly public schools considers the building principal of each school as the attendance officer and legal agent of that school in charge of attendance truancy any unauthorized absence from school is to be considered truancy although this is commonly thought of as an absence of which the parent/guardian is unaware certain absences of which the parent/guardian are aware will be treated in the manner of truancies any student who tells his parents/guardians that there will be no school etc on a particular day and stays home will be considered truant in addition any student leaving the school grounds before school starts after being brought to the school grounds by bus or other transportation will be considered truant whether or not they return to school before the tardy bell rings homeschooling 167.042 for the purpose of minimizing unnecessary investigations due to reports of truancy each parent guardian or other person responsible for the child who causes his child to attend regularly a home school may provide to the recorder of deeds of the county where the child legally resides or to the chief school officer of the public school district where the child legally resides a signed written declaration of enrollment stating their intent for the child to attend a home school within thirty days after the establishment of the home school and by september first annually thereafter the name and age of each child attending the home school the address and telephone number of the home school the name of each person teaching in the home school and the name address and signature of each person making the declaration of enrollment shall be included in said notice a declaration of enrollment to provide a home school shall not be cause to investigate violations of section 167.031 the recorder of deeds may charge a service cost of not more than one dollar for each notice filed homeless the federal no child left behind act of 2001 includes a provision to make sure that homelessness does not cause children to be left behind in school homeless children should have access to the education and other services that they need to meet the same challenging state academic achievement standards to which all students are held if due to a lack of housing you must live in a shelter motel vehicle or campground on the street in an abandoned building trailer or other inadequate accommodations or doubled-up with relatives or friends then according to the mckinney-vento homeless education assistance act you are considered homeless homeless students have the right to enroll in school and are entitled to a free and appropriate public education if you are homeless please notify the building administration or contact jim johnson director of special services and homeless coordinator at 660 269-2693 textbooks all textbooks regularly used in classwork are the property of the school district and are furnished free of charge to the students students are expected to take care of their books and to return them in good condition any lost or damaged book must be accounted for or replaced according to existing school regulations 12

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homework policy homework is important and is assigned with a definite purpose the practice of homework teaches responsibility selfreliance self-direction and fosters a sense of individual initiative coming to class with appropriate materials books pencils paper etc is also essential to excellent classroom performance homework is the student s responsibility and we expect every student to complete all assignments not understanding an assignment is generally an unacceptable excuse for incomplete work students usually have time to begin assignments in class under the direction of the teacher and also may see teachers before and after school by appointment expectations are high for all students in regard to homework and arriving to class prepared grading a grade report will be issued at the end of each quarter first quarter reports will be available at parent/guardian and teacher conferences second quarter reports will be given to the student unless otherwise requested third quarter reports will be available at student-led conferences fourth quarter reports will be mailed home mid-quarter progress reports will be sent home with the students on the friday following the end of mid-quarter these reports allow students and their parents/guardians an opportunity to seek additional assistance if needed conferences to keep the communication between parents/guardians and the team of teachers is both desired and encouraged to schedule a conference please call the middle school 269-2680 honor roll a list of the moberly middle school honor roll students will be published in the moberly monitor-index following each quarter a grade point average gpa of 3.84 is required to be listed on the principal s honor roll the spartan honor roll requires a gpa of 3.0 an incomplete grade will disqualify a student for the honor roll grades have the following point value a ab b bc 4.00 3.84 3.67 3.00 2.67 2.34 c cd d df 2.00 1.67 1.34 1.00 0.66 0.00 extra help students who wish to talk with a teacher about any problem may request a conference with the teacher before or after school or at any time convenient to both during the day a teacher may sometimes request that a student stay after school if it is apparent the student is having difficulty with his/her work this is not to be thought of as a punishment but rather as an indication of the desire of a teacher to help the student progress at his/her own rate of learning promotion/retention at moberly middle school the teaching team of the student the principals and the counselor will determine promotion and retention of the student when appropriate a special education teacher will be included in this process by november 1 of each academic year each teacher or team must develop a list of students about whom there are academic concerns the teacher will submit the list to the building principal a letter will be sent to the parents/guardians indicating these concerns during the regularly scheduled parent/teacher conference parents/guardians will be requested to attend a conference in this regard the building counselor will receive notification be asked to prepare documentation and investigate ways to assist by january 20 of each academic year each teacher will be asked to submit a list of students performing below expectations to the building principal and counselor after review of the list by the principal and counselor decisions will be made regarding possible referral or assistance from various other agencies another letter will be sent to parents/guardians requesting that a conference be held by march 31 of each academic year each teacher will be asked to submit a list of students who are at risk of failure to the building principal and counselor a letter will be sent to the parent/guardian suggesting options that may result in promotion 13

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