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Belle Chasse
Middle School
Mrs. Kayla Clark, Principal
13476 Hwy. 23
(504) 595-6640
Fax (504) 656-2399
2019-2020
The Plaquemines Parish School System does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.
This book belongs to: _______________________________
Grade/Homeroom Teacher: _________________________
Name:
Quarter 1 Quarter 2
Date Time out Dest.
Teach. Initial
Return time
Teach Initial Date
Time out Dest.
Teach. Initial
Return time
Teach Initial
Hall Passport Procedures 1. You must have possession of your agenda at all times to receive a
pass. 2. If this agenda is lost, you must purchase another from the front
office. 3. Passes should be reserved for emergencies only.
Destination Codes: N=Nurse O=Office R=Restroom
Name:
Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Date Time out Dest.
Teach. Initial
Return time
Teach Initial Date
Time out Dest.
Teach. Initial
Return time
Teach Initial
Hall Passport Procedures 4. You must have possession of your agenda at all times to receive a
pass. 5. If this agenda is lost, you must purchase another from the front
office. 6. Passes should be reserved for emergencies only.
Destination Codes: N=Nurse O=Office R=Restroom
Belle Chasse Middle School STUDENT HANDBOOK
2019-2020
Vision:
At Belle Chasse Middle School, WE BELIEVE that through relationship, relevance and rigor:
All students can learn;
All students learn in different ways;
All students will be provided with a variety of instructional strategies based on
his or her unique intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs;
School teams, parents and community share in the responsibility for providing a
supportive and conducive environment for learning; and
All students will have the opportunities to develop a positive self-image, self-respect and self-control to
become productive citizens in society.
Mission Statement: The mission of Belle Chasse Middle School is to nurture self-discipline,
responsibility, and academic excellence among all students in a safe, equitable environment.
13476 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone (504) 595-6640 Fax (504) 656-2399
Principal: Kayla Clark
Assistant Principals: Jay Bouche
Fern Billiot
Counselor: Robbye Lewis
School Colors: Red, White, and Grey
School Mascot: The Bulldog (Spike)
Web Site: www.bcms.ppsb.org
email address: [email protected]
No Student may be checked out of school once 7th period has begun.
DAILY SCHEDULE
6th Grade
HR – 7:12 - 7:16
1ST – 7:18 - 8:20
2ND – 8:22 - 9:12
3RD – 9:14 - 10:04
4TH – 10:06 - 10:56
Enrich – 10:58 - 11:23
Lunch– 11:23 – 11:48
5TH – 11:50 - 12:40
6TH– 12:42 - 1:32
7TH – 1:34 - 2:26
7th Grade
HR – 7:12 - 7:16
1ST – 7:18 - 8:20
2ND – 8:22 - 9:12
3RD – 9:14 - 10:04
4TH – 10:06 - 10:56
5TH – 10:58 - 11:48
LUNCH – 11:50 – 12:15
Enrich – 12:15 – 12:40
6TH– 12:42 - 1:32
7TH – 1:34 - 2:26
8th Grade
HR – 7:12 - 7:16
1ST – 7:18 - 8:20
2ND – 8:22 - 9:12
3RD – 9:14 - 10:04
4TH – 10:06 - 10:56
5TH – 10:58 - 11:48
Enrich - 11:50 – 12:15
LUNCH – 12:15 – 12:40
6TH– 12:42 - 1:32
7TH – 1:34 - 2:26
5th Grade
HR – 7:12 - 7:16
1ST – 7:18 - 8:20
2ND – 8:22 - 9:12
3RD – 9:14 - 10:04
4TH – 10:06 - 10:56
Lunch – 10:58 – 11:23
Enrich- 11:23 – 11:48
5TH – 11:50 - 12:40
6TH– 12:42 - 1:32
7TH – 1:34 - 2:26
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
5th Grade
HR – 7:12 - 7:16
1ST – 7:18 - 8:14
2ND – 8:16 - 9:00
3RD – 9:02 – 9:46
4TH – 9:48 - 10:32
Enrich – 10:32 – 10:59
Lunch– 10:59 – 11:24
5TH – 11:26 - 12:16
6TH– 12:18 - 1:02
7TH – 1:04 – 1:48
Activity—1:48-2:26
Half Day Schedule
5Th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
HR 7:12-7:16 HR 7:12-7:16 HR 7:12-7:16 HR 7:12-7:16
1st 7:18-8:00 1st 7:18-8:00 1st 7:18-8:00 1st 7:18-8:00
2nd 8:02-8:32 2nd 8:02-8:32 2nd 8:02-8:32 2nd 8:02-8:32
3rd 8:34-9:04 3rd 8:34-9:04 3rd 8:34-9:04 3rd 8:34-9:04
4th 9:06-9:36 4th 9:06-9:36 4th 9:06-9:36 4th 9:06-9:36
5th 9:38-10:08 5th 9:38-10:08 5th 9:38-10:08 5th 9:38-10:08
Lunch 10:10-10:40 6th 10:10-10:40 6th 10:10-10:40 6th 10:10-10:40
6th 10:42-11:12 Lunch 10:42-11:12 7th 10:42-11:05 7th 10:42-11:20
7th 11:14-11:44 7th 11:14-11:44 Lunch 11:05-11:30 Lunch 11:20-11:45
HR 11:30-11:44
I. General Information
Welcome to Students
The administration and faculty welcomes each student to the 2019-2020 school year and hopes that this year will be
positive and productive. Your success will be largely determined by how you apply yourself in each of your classes
and how well you learn to get along with your classmates and teachers. The basic rules of hard work and study, and of
respect for others and for the property of others, will lead to great results.
Expectations of Each Student
1. Be Prepared
2. Act Responsibly
3. Respect Everyone
4. Keep Safe
School Philosophy
Belle Chasse Middle School seeks to educate all students through a competent staff and a comprehensive and
flexible curriculum. This curriculum is designed to develop well-rounded students who are adequately prepared to
enter high school as highly functioning individuals. Belle Chasse Middle School recognizes the uniqueness of the
developmental needs of the early adolescent and attempts to tailor both the curriculum and counseling services to
address these needs.
Special Note to Parents
Learning and discipline originate in the home. The parent is the first teacher of the child and forms the basis for
later learning in the school setting. Parents should foster good behavior habits in their children and teach them to have
a positive attitude toward school. Toward these purposes, it is recommended that parents:
1. Recognize that the teacher takes the place of the parent while the child is in school.
2. Teach the child respect for law, authority, and the rights of others.
3. Arrange for prompt and regular school attendance.
5th Grade
HR – 7:12 - 7:16
1ST – 7:18 - 8:14
2ND – 8:16- 9:00
3RD – 9:02 – 9:46
4TH – 9:48 - 10:32
Lunch – 10:32 – 10:59
Enrich - 10:59 – 11:24
5TH – 11:26 - 12:16
6TH– 12:18 - 1:02 7TH – 1:04 – 1:48
Activity—1:48-2:26
7th Grade
HR – 7:12 - 7:16
1ST – 7:18 - 8:14
2ND – 8:16 - 9:00
3RD – 9:02 – 9:46
4TH – 9:48-10:32
5TH– 10:34-11:24
Enrich – 11:24-11:49
Lunch – 11:49-12:16
6TH – 12:18-1:02
7TH – 1:04-1:48
Activity—1:48-2:26
8th Grade
HR – 7:12 - 7:16
1ST – 7:18 - 8:14
2ND – 8:16 - 9:00
3RD – 9:02 – 9:46
4TH – 9:48-10:32
5TH– 10:34-11:24
6TH – 11:24-12:16
Lunch – 12:18-12:45
Enrich – 12:47-1:02
7TH – 1:04-1:48
Activity—1:48-2:26
6th Grade
HR – 7:12 - 7:16
1ST – 7:18 - 8:14
2ND – 8:16 - 9:00
3RD – 9:02 – 9:46
4TH – 9:48 - 10:32
Enrich – 10:32 – 10:59
Lunch– 10:59 – 11:24
5TH – 11:26 - 12:16
6TH– 12:18 - 1:02
7TH – 1:04 – 1:48
Activity—1:48-2:26
4. Work with the school in correcting behavioral problems and making your child more accountable for his or
her conduct.
5. Show an active interest in your child's schoolwork and activities.
6. Provide "quiet time" and the proper setting for your child to study on a daily basis.
7. Communicate with your child's teachers on a regular basis. Often potential problems are prevented through
this communication. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher and/or administrative staff to make an
appointment to discuss problems before airing grievances on social media. BCMS students are minors and
their personal information is protected by law.
Lost and Found
Please report any lost or missing items promptly to a teacher or the office. In most cases the item can be located if
reported promptly. Do not bring expensive personal items to school. These become targets for theft. The wearing of
expensive jewelry, jackets, and shoes is strongly discouraged. Mark all personal items including book bags, binders,
notebook, clothing, etc.
The school maintains a lost and found box in the ISS room and the gym. Always check this area when searching for
lost items. Many items reported stolen are often misplaced. The lost and found items will be donated to charity at
the end of each month.
Student Fees
Student consumable fees will be determined by each grade level and may be used for classroom items including
supplies, rewards, etc. Some classes may require special fees for special projects.
Cafeteria fees are payable on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Payment is made in the cafeteria. Parents who feel
their child may qualify for free or reduced lunch may contact the cafeteria manager for the appropriate application
form. Students may bring their own lunch, which is to be eaten in the cafeteria. (595-6648)
Lunch - $1.50 per day Reduced Lunch - $ .40
Bulletin 1196 3.19-02 Meal Payments
Those students not eligible for free meals must pay for their meals at the prices established for full price and
reduced students. Schools will not allow students to charge lunches.
School Store
The office sells PE uniforms. Student workbooks are to be purchased from the office at the beginning of the year
or upon entry to Belle Chasse Middle School. Please check with your child daily or weekly to make sure he/she has the
necessary supplies. Student Consumable fees will be paid during homeroom and should not be sent to school on the
first day.
Bulletins and Announcements
Any announcement, whether given over the intercom or posted in the school, must have prior approval from the
school administration.
Fundraisers
Private fundraisers or fundraisers for other schools are not permitted. Any school fundraiser must first be
submitted by the organization sponsor in writing to the principal for approval. Only organization sponsors may place
orders for items to be sold.
Parties
No private parties are allowed. Flowers and/or balloons are not to be sent to a student. All school parties must be
pre-approved by the school administration. Fast food may not be brought to students during school.
Fast Food, Uber Eats, Etc.
Parents/guardians are not allowed to drop off fast food to students. Students are also not permitted to order food
and have it dropped off at the school.
Telephone Use
The telephones in the office are for business use only. Students should communicate all personal messages to
their parents before leaving for school and should only use the school telephone in unusual circumstances. All calls
must be approved by the office personnel. Students will not be permitted to call home when they have forgotten
something. There will be an activity bus available to students participating in athletic or extracurricular activities.
Visitor Policy and Checkout Policy
Parents are encouraged to visit the school on a regular basis to communicate with teachers and staff regarding their
child or to participate in school activities. Plaquemines Parish School Board policy requires that, prior to a school visit,
all parents or other visitors must sign-in with the office and approval sought to visit with a teacher or to conduct such
other business as is necessary.
1. A visitor pass will be issued if approval is given for the parent or visitor to meet the teacher at this time. This
pass is to be returned when the parent is through with the visit. The visitor will be processed through school
guardian.
2. For parent-teacher conferences, appointments are ordinarily made with teachers at 6:40 am. Call Mrs. Clark
at 595-6640 for an appointment.
3. Students who check out during the school day will only be released to a parent or legal guardian. Parents
should communicate to the school, in writing, any unusual arrangements or restrictions (i.e., change in
parental custody) regarding their child.
4. Parents will not be allowed to attend classes with students.
5. No student may be checked out once the final period of the day has begun (1:34). Any parent wishing
to pick up their child at the end of the school day will have to wait in the rider line.
6. Students from other schools are not permitted to visit the campus unless they are representing their school in
an official capacity. Visitors without a legitimate purpose will be treated as trespassers and the police may be
contacted.
II. Curriculum Requirements
Course of Study
Grade 5 Grade 6
ELA ELA
Mathematics Mathematics
Science General Science
History World Cultures
Physical Education Physical Education
Gifted, Talented Art, Dream Box Art, Band, Gifted, Talented Art, Dream Box
Computer, Enrichment Enrichment
Grade 7 Grade 8
ELA ELA
Mathematics Mathematics
Life Science Earth Science
American History Louisiana History
Physical Education Physical Education
Band, Gifted, Talented Art Band, Gifted, Talented Art,
Robotics, IBCA Basic Career Readiness Enrichment
General Grading System
1. The following grading system is approved by the Plaquemines Parish School Board:
2.
Letter Grade Numerical Range Quality Points
A................................93-100..............................4
B.................................85-92................................3
C.................................75-84................................2
D.................................67-74................................1
F..............................67 or Below......…...............0
I...Incomplete becomes an F if not handled within five days unless there are extenuating circumstances.
2. Grades are determined at nine-week intervals, with the final grade being an average of the preceding four 9-
week grades. Students also receive an interim progress report at the mid-point of each 9-week grading
period. The interim progress report does not become part of the student's official grade, but is used as
notification of the student’s grade.
3. Final Quarterly assessments will be given on quarterly exam days. These cumulative exams will not be
weighted at 25% of the grade. Performance-based subjects, such as Band, Art, and Physical Education will be
examined on a case by case basis.
a. A student shall have the right to make up all assignments and tests, excluding the end of quarter exam,
for excused absences and unexcused absences. Upon a student’s return to school, he or she must submit
letters for approved extenuating circumstances, such as:
• original signed doctor excuses for student or student’s child
• death in the family verified by death notice
• letter from the court system
• letters regarding religious holidays
• letters from parents/guardians and others
• visitation with parent who is a member of the military and has been called to
duty or on leave. (Not to exceed 5 days per year)
Documentation shall be presented within five school days to the appropriate school administrator
to be classified as an excused day. Students will be required to make up assignments and tests.
4. If the student has more than 5 days of unexcused absences, his guardians must have a
hearing with the child welfare attendance officer to determine if a passing grade will be
received.
5. A student must take a quarterly exam on the regularly scheduled exam date(s), unless there are
Extenuating circumstances, which must be approved by the principal, Director of Elementary
Education, and Superintendent. Vacations are NEVER considered extenuating circumstances.
Extenuating circumstances include death in the family, chronic illness, surgery, and hospital stay.
Attendance is mandated during end of quarter exam days. Exams can only be
made up with a verified excuse.
6. By providing the school staff with a valid and excusable explanation, the school staff will convert
an unexcused absence into a non-exempted, excused absence. This is an absence that is incurred
due to personal illness or serious illness in the family and is documented by an acceptable
excuse, including a parent note and is not determined to be a habitual attendance problem.
This type of absence is not considered when reporting for truancy; however, this type of absence is
an absence & is counted in the set days a student can miss when determining a student’s ability to
receive credit for a course or successful completion of a school year. ***As set by the PPSB Pupil
Progression Plan***, students have 5 days beginning on the date of their return to present valid
documentation including the return of a parent note to be eligible to convert an unexcused absence
into a non-exempted, excused absence. Only a doctor’s note will convert an unexcused absence
into an exempted, excused absence. After five days from the date of return, documentation will
not be accepted and the absence is categorized as unexcused. *** It is solely the responsibility
of the legal guardian and the student to present documentation to the designated school
authority at the school of registration.***
NOTE: If students are checked out of school during the day, the missed classes will be considered
unexcused absences unless documentation is presented within five school days. All doctor's excuses
must be the original document with the doctor's/therapist's signature on them.
Habitual situations will be evaluated thoroughly and CWA will be contacted immediately.
7. To pass a course, a student must also meet the following criteria:
A. Make a passing grade in that course during the last 9-weeks. An F results in automatic failure in the
course.
B. Accumulate 4 quality points for the year.
C. Meet attendance requirements-A student must be in attendance 167 days.
D. In 8th grade, student must pass the Math and ELA CRT.
Textbooks and Library Books
Students are issued textbooks at no charge. The student is required to maintain the textbooks in good condition.
The student is responsible for all damaged or missing textbooks and library books. A textbook check will be done
before each exam each nine weeks. A student will not be allowed to take his/her exam without possessing a textbook
issued or paying for a lost or damaged book.
III. Extracurricular Programs and Services
Organizations and Clubs
Belle Chasse Middle School encourages students to participate in any of the various student organizations
and clubs. These organizations include, but are not limited to, Student Council, Beta Club, Library Club, 4-H,
Newspaper, Yearbook, Green Ops, and Band. Student athletes may also participate in cheerleading, dance team,
football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, or track. Not all sports are open to fifth grade students.
Assemblies
Belle Chasse Middle School provides assemblies during the year to recognize outstanding students, to honor
specific events, or to present guest speakers. Parents and friends may be invited to attend these assemblies. Not all
school events will be open to parents. Pep rallies are never open to parents due to capacity constraints. 4th grade visit is
only open to those parents whose 4th grade student will enter BCMS as a 5th grader the following school year.
Athletics
Students who are involved in disciplinary matters may be ruled ineligible until those matters have been resolved.
A student who is suspended from school, ISS or OSS, is not eligible to participate in any athletic function on the day
in which the suspension is issued nor on the suspended days. The student shall not attend any scheduled game or event
on the same day as the suspension.
To be eligible for the first semester of the school year, a student shall have earned at least six (5) units from the
previous year, which shall be listed on the student’s transcript and shall have earned a “C” average as determined by
the Local Education Authority when considering all “graded” subjects
To be eligible for the second semester of the school year, a student shall pass at least 6 subjects from the first
semester.
Counseling Services
Students or their parents who are seeking special assistance with academic, attendance, personal, or interpersonal
problems may contact the school counselor. Among the services provided are:
1. Student registrations and transfers
2. Individual counseling according to the area of need
3. Group counseling with students who have a common need
4. Teacher-Parent Conferences may be scheduled through the counselor.
5. Individual student contracts will be drawn up between the student, the parents and teacher, as
appropriate, as a method of attempting to improve behavior or grades.
6. Referral to other agencies or coordination of the services of the school with the services of these
agencies will be made if circumstances indicate that this is in the best interest of the student.
Services for Students with Handicaps or Disabilities
Any parent seeking services for a student with a handicap or disability who is not currently enrolled in Special
Education or who is not receiving any special type of school service should contact the school counselor for more
information about qualifying for these programs.
Field Trips
Teachers and students may plan field trips as an individual class activity, grade level and/or organization
enrichment project. Field trips are a supplement to the curriculum and should be planned and attended with the
objective of culminating a unit of study. However, field trips are a privilege afforded those students who have
demonstrated good conduct and respect for authority. For those students habitually receiving Behavior Reports,
suspensions and/or reprimands, a parent may be required to accompany the student in order for the student to attend a
field trip. In some instances, the principal and/or the assistant principal may exclude a student from attending a field
trip based on student behavior and attitude.
Students, teachers and chaperones must follow school dress code rules when attending a field trip. Students may
only wear official school shirts (red polo with Belle Chasse Middle School on chest) while attending a field trip.
The principal is the only person who can make an exception to this rule. All chaperones are required to participate in at
chaperone in-service before they will be allowed to accompany the students.
IV. Discipline Policies and Procedures
Appropriate and Inappropriate Student Behavior
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and to respect the rights and property of
others. All such rules involving appropriate and inappropriate behavior apply equally to the classroom and hallways,
the school campus, to the school bus and bus stop, and to all school functions, whether based at Belle Chasse Middle
School or elsewhere.
Examples of Inappropriate Behaviors include but are not limited to:
1. Bullying
2. Disruptions of class or school.
3. Damage or destruction of school property.
4. Damage or destruction to the private property of others.
5. Disrespectful behavior toward a teacher, staff member, or fellow student.
6. Physical abuse of another student at any time.
7. Possession or use of a weapon or dangerous instrument.
8. Possession or use of any narcotic, stimulant drug, or alcoholic beverage or misuse of OTC drugs.
9. Possession or use of tobacco, lighters, matches, electronic cigarettes, hookahs, vapors, pipes, smokeless
tobacco, etc.
10. Unauthorized publication, petition, or announcement
11. Violation of locker regulation. Every student is required to have a hall locker, to keep the locker locked
while not in use, to maintain the locker for school purposes only, and not to use or tamper with other students'
locks or lockers.
12. Violation of attendance policies including truancy from school, tardiness to class, being out of class without a
pass, or being in an off-limits area.
13 Engaging in fighting (Any student who uses or attempts to use physical force against another student during
an altercation will be considered as engaging in fighting).
14. Leaving school grounds without permission or willfully leaving school or a school function with an
unauthorized party.
15. Dishonesty in any form, including lying against another person, cheating on a test or assignment, plagiarism,
or forgery.
16. Extortion, harassment of a sexual or non-sexual nature, or intimidation of any student, school employee, or
other individual attending a school activity.
17. Violation of fire regulation or failure to comply with any fire, tornado, or safety drill.
18. Inappropriate public behavior or display includes:
A. Use of any obscene gesture or word
B. Any inappropriate display of affection to include kissing, fondling, etc.
19. Theft
20. Profiteering—No student may engage in private sales of goods or services on school property or at school
functions.
21. Violation of dress code. (See uniform policy)
22. Food is only permitted in the cafeteria and for approved school activities. No gum is permitted on campus at
any time.
23. Aiding, abetting, or encouraging others to violate school rules.
Conduct in the Classroom and Halls
Students are expected to comply with such classroom rules as the teacher has determined to make the classroom
more efficient and orderly. These rules will be posted and explained to the students by each teacher during the first
week of school. Students are expected to move promptly between classes and should travel on the right side of the hall.
Running, horseplay, and loud talking are not permitted. Administration reserves the right to enforce silent halls when
necessary. Lockers should be used only at approved times. Book bags should not be left in the hallway or in doorways.
Should a student need to use the bathroom or perform any other duty that might result in his/her being tardy to class,
the student should first gain permission from his/her teacher. No student is to be in the hallway or bathroom during
class without a pass.
Students are expected to follow approved routes in moving between classes, to travel only in approved zones, and
to only use the bathroom facilities within that zone.
Conduct on the Bus
All students who utilize the Plaquemines Parish School Buses for transportation to and from school and for
extracurricular activities will at all times follow the rules and regulations for riding the school buses. To help determine
the severity of offenses, there should be two categories:
Category I: Offenses of a lesser nature would be taken care of from a discipline standpoint
in accordance with school and/ or transportation procedures. Any combination of Category I misbehaviors that would suggest a pattern may be considered a Category II offense.
a.) No eating or drinking on the bus b.) Bullying/ Harassment c.) Keep arms, feet, and head inside the bus windows d.) Stay seated in assigned seat e.) Do not leave bus without permission f.) Enter the bus and be seated as quickly as possible g.) Talk quietly with others around you h.) No glass objects are to be brought on bus (except eyeglasses)?? i.) Do not disturb the driver by violating the rules or creating a disturbance
Category II: Offenses of a severe nature would be taken care of in accordance with transportation and/ or school discipline
policies and offenders would be subject to suspension/ removal from bus and/ or school. Fighting, tripping,
or pushing at the bus stop or on the bus. a.) Bullying/ Harassment b.) Throwing objects on/ from the school bus which could cause injury or distract the
driver c.) Use of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, alcohol, or any dangerous substance on the bus d.) Profanity, vulgarity, or other inappropriate language e.) Immoral or vicious practices f.) Vandalism, defacing, or injuring any part of school bus g.) Disrespecting or disrupting the bus driver, attendant, or passengers h.) Disobeying, harassing, threatening, or striking bus personnel i.) Carrying firearms, knives, or any other implement that can be used as a weapon. j.) Committing some other undesignated violation. k.) Crossing the 4 lane highway before getting on or after getting off the bus.
If a student does not abide by these rules and regulations and the misconduct is severe enough to warrant a written
office discipline referral, then the following procedures will be adhered to:
Category I
1st Offense – Warning or detention
2nd Offense – Detention or 1 day bus exclusion along with a parent, student, driver, and administrator
conference 3rd Offense – 1-3-5 day bus exclusion 4th Offense – Hearing for an extended bus removal with Director of Student Services
Category II
1st Offense – 1-3 day bus exclusion from riding any school bus along with a parent, student, driver, and administrator conference; a hearing for an extended bus removal with the Director of Students Services may be held depending on the severity of the offense. 2nd Offense – 3-5-10 day bus exclusion from riding any school bus or a hearing for an extended bus removal with Director of Student Services depending on severity of offense. 3rd Offense - 3-5-10 day bus exclusion from riding any school bus or a hearing for an extended bus removal with Director of Student Services depending on severity of offense. 4th Offense – Hearing for an extended/ permanent removal for remainder of school year with Director of Student Services.
Rules for Riders
The driver is in charge of the bus and the students. For their own safety and the safety of others,
students are expected to abide by rules and regulations.
1. Students shall occupy the space designated to them by the bus driver. 2. Students may converse in normal tones with other students around them. 3. Students will remain seated and facing the front. 4. Students shall be on time. The bus cannot wait for those who are not on time. Students are to
have written permission and be authorized by the principal to get on or off the bus at a stop other than their own.
5. Students shall not damage or deface the bus. Students should not litter, but help keep the bus clean and sanitary by keeping their area clean and not eating or drinking on the bus.
6. Students will not horseplay and will keep their hands to themselves. 7. Rules governing safety and behavior in the classroom and school building shall extend to the bus,
if applicable. 8. Because the PPSB cannot reasonably foresee EVERY possible offense or infraction, the PPSB
Rules for Riders is not limited to the above.
* The Plaquemines Parish School Board cannot reasonably write a code of conduct that can foresee EVERY
potential infraction or situation. Therefore, good judgment and common sense shall be utilized when making
decisions.
**5th Grade students are to be seated in the front of the bus closest to the driver.
Conduct in the Cafeteria
All students are required to eat their lunch in the cafeteria regardless of whether they are a cafeteria customer or
they brought their lunch from home. Students must sit in the manner instructed by the duty teacher.
1. Deliveries from a restaurant are not permitted.
2. Glass containers or carbonated beverages are not permitted with lunch.
3. No food is to be taken out of the cafeteria, and all bags and packaging should be thrown in the trash bins.
4. No food should be thrown or scattered, and the eating area should be cleaned up after use. No food is to be
shared between plates. When students are finished eating, they should discard their plates.
5. Reasonable conversation during lunch is allowed. Shouting or loud noises are not permitted. The duty
teacher has the discretion to halt talking during lunch if necessary.
6. Talking is not permitted in the breakfast line nor in the cafeteria during breakfast.
7. Students should walk (not run) to the cafeteria. Breaking in line or shoving will not be permitted.
8. Screw top bottles may be used only in the cafeteria. Students may not drink from them during the
school day other than at breakfast or lunch.
School Sanctions
The type of sanction for inappropriate behavior will be determined by the severity of the misbehavior, the repeat
nature of the offender, as well as the real or potential harm caused by a student to the learning, welfare, and safety of
others. Sanctions and methods used to attempt to remediate the inappropriate behavior will include, as appropriate,
counseling and reprimands, punish work, morning detention, time-out, suspension from the bus, removal from the bus,
suspension from school, expulsion from school, or alternative placement.
For those students who qualify, alternative placement will be offered in one of two forms: Homebound instruction
or placement in an alternative school setting based on student age and need.
Detention
The Assistant Principals hold detention at 6:30 each morning. Teachers, at their own discretion, may hold lunch
detentions. A detention may be rescheduled on the day it is to be served. If the student or parent does not reschedule a
detention, it will automatically be rescheduled for the next school day. If the student fails to meet the rescheduled
detention, the violation becomes a suspension. Students are expected to arrange for their own transportation to
detention. Students may not ride the bus to detention.
Suspension
Students may be suspended in accordance with the Plaquemines Parish School System Disciplinary Action
Handbook. Any student suspended shall receive half of credit earned for school work missed while suspended. Upon
return to school, students will be given a specified amount of time to make up the work equal to the number of days the
pupil was suspended. It is up to the student to get the work from the teachers. If a student makes up work after the
prescribed time limit, points will be deducted from the credits that would be earned at the discretion of the principal
and teachers. Any student who is suspended from school or has been placed in the Plaquemines Parish Learning
Center may not participate in any school activities including athletic events, school dances, and all 8th grade end
of year activities.
Procedure for requiring a drug test for a student suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
1. When there is reasonable suspicion that a student may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
(determined by observable behavior or a report of observable behavior) the principal or designee may
require that the student undergo an immediate drug screen to verify if the student is under the influence.
2. Parents/guardians should be notified immediately and requested to escort the student to the Plaquemines
Center for Addictive Disorders at 3708 Main Street in Belle Chasse.
3. If parents cannot be reached or are unable to escort the student, the student will remain suspended until
parents/guardians have taken the student for a drug screen to the Plaquemines Center for Addictive
Disorders.
4. The school administrator or designee should call the Plaquemines Center for Addictive disorders at 393-
5624 to alert them to expect the student’s required drug screen.
5. A student cannot be tested by anyone without parental consent, unless there is sufficient evidence that the
student has broken the law, at which point the Sheriff’s Office would take the student into custody.
Closed Campus Policy
No student is to be on campus before 6:55 a.m. or after the busses leave in the afternoon, unless attending an
approved school activity. No student is to be in the building before homeroom class or after the final bell unless
performing an approved school activity. Any student who has to remain after school for a school activity should make
advance provisions with their parents to be picked up promptly at the end of the activity.
No bikes, motor bikes, or student cars are allowed on campus.
Due Process and Appeals
A student has the right to present his own evidence and to hear the evidence of others during the investigation of
any rules violation. Should the student or parent representing the student desire to appeal any decision made as a result
of the findings in a disciplinary matter, the student or parent should follow the appropriate chain-of-command:
1. The principal
2. A hearing officer appointed by the Superintendent (Suspensions and Expulsions only)
3. The Superintendent (Suspensions and Expulsions only)
4. The School Board (Expulsions only)
All Special Education students shall be afforded the disciplinary provisions stipulated by the Louisiana
Department of Education.
For further information, refer to File: GAE (Complaints and Grievances) in the Plaquemines Parish Policy Manual.
Grievance Procedure
Should any student or parent seek to file a grievance against any employee of the school, the student or parent
should follow the chain-of-command identified above under "Due Process".
V.
STUDENT DRESS CODE (PLAQUEMINES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD)
The Plaquemines Parish School board authorizes each school to develop its own individual dress code and publish
it in their student handbook. The board reserves the right to require standards of appropriate dress that are conducive to
safety, orderly decorum, and that reflect positively on the school system. The school board has adopted a dress code
policy that shall be universal throughout the parish. These policies will be enforced from bus stop to school and from
school to bus stop and/or at any time students are under school jurisdiction. The board’s dress code rules are as follows:
a. Any clothing, adornment, accessory, or jewelry that displays or symbolizes obscenity, vulgarity,
and/or indecency, and/or that advocates violence, drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco is prohibited.
b. Moderate hair styles only are permitted. Boys’ hair may not extend lower than the top of a dress
shirt collar. Hair cannot be worn to fall below the brow line.
c. Any style of hair which creates a distraction or a safety hazard shall be considered inappropriate.
Fluorescent-colored hair (yellow, orange, purple, blue, green, pink, red or any other distracting
color) is prohibited.
d. Eyebrows shaved to create a decorative design or distraction are prohibited.
e. Boys must be clean shaven. Beards or goatees are not permitted. Mustaches are permitted, provided
they are neatly trimmed and do not extend beyond the corners of the mouth. Side burns that are
excessive are not allowed.
f. Boys are not permitted to wear dangling or hoop earrings; however, boys will be allowed to wear
one stud per ear. Additionally, girls will be allowed to wear only one earring per ear. (Girls’ hoops
not to exceed [1] inch). Oversized stud earrings are not permitted. For boys and girls, earrings are
to be worn in the ear lobes only. Guages and other devices that are worn in the ear lobe to stretch
the lobe or make the pierced ear hole bigger are prohibited.
g. Any additional visible/noticeable body piercing is prohibited. Body rings and/or studs must be
removed.
h. All visible tattoos must be covered.
i. Jewelry or clothing that can be hazardous to students or any other persons is prohibited. Pocket
chains and (dog-type) collar chains will not be allowed. Oversized belt buckles or any other
oversized jewelry or adornments are prohibited.
j. Fingernails in excess of ½ inch (curling under) will not be allowed.
k. Student must not deface their uniform.
l. No OVER-SIZED OR UNDERSIZED CLOTHING is permitted. Clothing must be properly sized.
m. Undershirts must be white or a school color. All students must wear appropriate undergarments.
n. All shirts must be tucked in completely around at the waist of the uniform bottom.
o. Uniform shorts or skirts must be worn at the knee for grades 5-12. Mini-skirts are prohibited.
“Peanut” shorts with 3” zippers are not allowed.
p. Uniform pants are to have the traditional khaki pant leg. No bell bottoms, wide leg, or other non-
traditional leg shapes are allowed. Slit or frayed pant legs are not allowed. Rolling pant legs up is
prohibited. Hip huggers and “peanut” pants with 3” zippers are not allowed.
q. Pants, shorts and/or other uniform bottoms with multiple pockets such as cargo pockets, cell-phone
pockets, and/or other non-traditional pockets are not allowed.
r. All pants, shorts and other uniform bottoms are to be worn at the waist. A BELT must be worn at
the waist with all uniform bottoms.
s. Only a standard black, brown, or khaki-colored belt may be worn. (This is a belt that fits in the belt
loops of the standard khaki uniform pants.) Belts with large holes in them and/or hanging
ornaments on them are prohibited. *A school may adopt a solid-colored belt of one of the school
colors that has been approved by the school administration.
t. Oversized belt buckles are prohibited. Belt buckles with any type of writing, pictures, or symbols
on them are not allowed.
u. Sweatshirts and lightweight jackets must comply with the individual school’s approved uniform
code as stipulated in the school handbook.
v. It will be mandatory for students to wear a school uniform jacket beginning with the 2012-2013
school year. Each school will adopt school uniform jackets and give advance notice to parents.
w. Socks/Hosiery and clean shoes must be worn daily. Socks/stockings (no leggings) can be white,
black, or school color can be worn. Shoes and tennis shoes that are closed in must be worn. Shoes
such as flip-flops, slides, clogs, moccasins, slippers, Crocs, or shoes with no ankle straps are
prohibited. All string shoes must be properly laced and tied. Velcro flaps must be properly
strapped. Socks/Hosiery must be visible.
x. Caps, hats, sweat bands, hoods, scarves, kerchiefs, bandanas, and other head coverings are
prohibited. Girls may wear headbands, barrettes, or ribbons to hold back the hair, but excessive
adornment is prohibited.
y. Hoods as part of an approved school uniform are not allowed to be worn pulled up on the head
while inside a building.
z. Any garment, hairstyle, adornment, jewelry, or appearance considered inappropriate by the
administration will be prohibited.
SPECIAL DRESS DAYS:
Dress plans for any special day that students would not wear school uniforms needs to be submitted in writing for
the superintendent’s approval prior to finalizing such plans.
If a school allows special dress days such as “Spirit Days,” the following rules would apply:
aa. Leggings, stirrup pants and Capri pants are not allowed.
bb. Shorts and skirts must be worn at the knee for grades 5-12.
cc. Trench coats, dusters, and/or other long coats are allowed.
dd. Clothing or adornment which is hazardous to the safety of the students is unacceptable. Sweat
bands and bandanas are prohibited.
ee. Pajama Day and cross-dressing are not allowed.
ff. Clothing, tattoos and any other items worn or displayed by students must not contain or symbolize
obscenity, vulgarity, and/or indecency; and must not advocate or advertise violence and/or alcohol,
tobacco, and/or drug use.
➢ Tear away pants, fringed pants, or torn pants are prohibited.
➢ Clothing that exposes the back, chest or midriff shall not be worn. See-through (sheer)
garments and/or clothing with skin or undergarments showing shall not be permitted.
➢ Overalls with a short sleeveless shirt or any style sleeveless shirt will not be allowed.
➢ No sweat suits, wind suits or jogging suits are to be worn.
gg. Any garment, hairstyle, adornment, jewelry, or appearance considered inappropriate by the
administration will be prohibited.
BOOK BAGS – BACK PACKS – SHOULDER BAGS - PURSES
The school bags accepted for use on school property and/or school buses are to be made of clear plastic or see-
through mesh. Bags with extension handles and/or wheels are prohibited.
Shoulder bags, knap-sacks, and back packs must be made of see-through mesh or clear plastic.
Book bags are not allowed on campus during the fourth nine weeks exams.
Girls: Purses must be modest in size. Purse size must not exceed the size of a three-ring binder. Over-sized
purses, travel bags, portfolios, back packs, brief cases, drawstring bags, etc. are not allowed.
SCREW TOP BOTTLES
Screw top bottles, of any kind, are only allowed in the cafeteria. Examples include, but are not limited to, sports
drinks, water bottles, and thermoses. Pouch or box drinks are also permissible in the cafeteria only.
School Uniform Policy 2019-2020 (Belle Chasse Middle School)
School uniforms are mandatory for all students.
Male students: Red shirt with collar and B.C.M.S logo, khaki uniform trousers or shorts and closed in
shoes or tennis shoes. School pants cannot be made of denim. Colored jeans of any sort are
not allowed. Socks/Hosiery and clean shoes must be worn daily. Shoes or tennis shoes that are
closed-in may be worn. Knee socks are not allowed. Shoes such as flip-flops, slides, clogs,
moccasins, slippers, Crocs, or shoes with no ankle straps are prohibited. All string shoes must be
properly laced and tied. Velcro flaps must be properly strapped. Only red, white, black, or grey
socks may be worn. Multi-color socks or socks with any type of design may not be worn.
Hoodies of any type may not be worn.
Female students: Red shirt with collar and BCMS logo and khaki uniform trousers, shorts, or skirts; skirts
must reach the middle of the back of the knee. School pants may not be made of denim.
Colored jeans of any sort are not allowed. Mini skirts will not be allowed. Capri pants are
not allowed. Socks/Hosiery and clean shoes must be worn daily. Knee socks are not allowed.
Shoes or tennis shoes that are closed-in must be worn. Shoes such as flip-flops, slides, clogs,
moccasins, slippers, Crocs, or shoes with no ankle straps are prohibited. All string shoes must be
properly laced and tied. Velcro flaps must be properly strapped. Only red, white, black, or grey
socks may be worn. Multi-color socks or socks with any type of design may not be worn.
Hoodies of any type may not be worn.
All Students: No other type of shirt should be worn over the standard uniform shirt.
Blouses and shirts must be tucked into shorts, skirts, and trousers at all times.
Skorts are not allowed.
Capri pants are not allowed.
Denim, Stretch Denim, or Colored Denim shorts or pants ARE NOT ALLOWED.
Pants, shorts, and/or other uniform bottoms with multiple pockets such as cargo
pockets, cell phone pockets, and/or other non-traditional pockets are not allowed.
Khaki shorts and trousers must have belt loops and a red, black, brown, or khaki belt
must be worn with shorts and trousers. Colored belts, belts with large holes in them, or
hanging ornaments on them are prohibited. Belt buckles with any type of writing,
pictures or symbols on them are not allowed.
Pants and shorts must be worn above the hips at the waist and must be knee length.
“Peanut” shorts, low-rise shorts or pants, and shorts or pants with a 3-inch zipper may not
be worn.
Pants and Shorts must not be too big nor too small. Girls will not be allowed to wear
pants and shorts that fit like leggings or skinny pants.
Shoes designed without laces are acceptable, however, shoes that are a lace up or velcro
variety must be tied or fastened properly so that they do not present a safety hazard.
All shoes must have backs. Sandals are not allowed. Boots are not allowed.
Only an approved sweatshirt or red jacket with the B.C.M.S logo will be allowed as part of
the school uniform. A school shirt must be worn under the school sweatshirt at all times.
The grey fleece pullover with B.C.M.S. logo is also acceptable. Hoodies of any type are
strictly prohibited. BCHS sweatshirts and jackets cannot be worn in place of BCMS
uniform sweatshirts and jackets.
All other jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, or overshirts will not be permitted in school.
Physical Education uniforms are not a part of the school uniform. They may only be worn
during P.E. classes.
Students may wear red, white, or grey tee shirts only under their school shirts.
VI. Cell Phones and Other Electronic Telecommunication Devices
The Plaquemines Parish School Board requires standards of decorum that foster learning in an orderly
manner and recognizes the necessity for reasonable control of the students under its jurisdiction. The board
expressly prohibits the possession, wearing, use, operation, or activation of any electronic
telecommunication device by any student (this includes sending and receiving text messages, and taking,
sending, and/or receiving pictures/graphics), unless authorized by the school principal/designee. Electronic
telecommunication devices may include any facsimile system, radio paging service, mobile telephone
service, intercom, or electro-mechanical paging system.
The board also prohibits the possession, wearing, use, operation, or activation of any digital music player,
such as an iPod.
These prohibitions are for any elementary or secondary school building, or on the grounds thereof or in
any school bus. A violation of these provisions shall be grounds for disciplinary action, including, but not
limited to, suspension or referral of the pupil to the juvenile court of the parish.
1st offense for possession of electronic devices—Detention. Parent pick up.
2nd offense for possession of electronic devices—Detention. Parent pick up.
3rd offense for possession of electronic devices—1 day OSS. Parent pick up.
VII. Hall Passes
A student may not leave the classroom without his or her agenda book and permission from the teacher. A record
will be maintained of students leaving the classroom. Any student leaving class without permission or in any area
of the building without authorization will be subject to disciplinary action.
VIII. Student's Arrival at School
Students are not to arrive at school before 6:55 a.m. There are no adults available to supervise students before
this time. Students are subject to disciplinary action if time constraints are not followed. All students are to go to
the cafeteria or homeroom upon arrival. No student should be in the main building before 6:55 and no student should
be in the hall after that time without a pass.
Any student who arrives after school has begun must be signed in by a parent or guardian in the front office.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
All students in the Plaquemines Parish School System are encouraged to work to their fullest potential and strive for
excellence in their pursuit of knowledge. To that aim, students are expected to demonstrate academic honesty in the
completion of all assignments and assessments; this requires that the work be the original of the student and appropriate
credit be given to all sources used.
All members of the school community will accept responsibility for creating a positive school climate that supports and
encourages the spirit of academic honesty.
• The STUDENT will adhere to the spirit and letter of the policy in the completion of all tests, quizzes, exams,
projects, reports, homework, and in-class assignments.
• The PARENT or guardian will review and sign the academic honesty policy and encourage the student to
practice integrity throughout his or her academic career.
• The TEACHER will make the students aware of the principles and consequences of the policy, refer to them
on an ongoing basis, provide safeguards that will discourage cheating, make clear to the students that the
policy will be strictly enforced, and take disciplinary action in every instance of dishonesty according to the
process specified below.
• The ADMINISTRATOR will promote the spirit of academic honesty across the campus, publicize the
policy through the student/teacher handbooks and other means, take action when the code is violated, and
enforce the consequences.
Acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Cheating on Tests – any giving or receiving of external help (oral, written, or electronic) on an
examination, test, or quiz, without expressed permission of the teacher.
2. Fabrication – inventing or falsifying data, a citation, or other authority in an academic assignment.
3. Forgery – the signing of another person’s name on any school document.
4. Unauthorized Collaboration – a student and another person working together on an assignment when not
expressly directed to do so by the teacher. Examples include copying another student’s work or allowing
one’s own work to be copied, doing an assignment for another student, or giving/receiving information from
tests previously given.
5. Plagiarism – representing another person’s words, ideas, or work as one’s own. Instances include (a.)
copying word-for-word or paraphrasing ideas from an article or book without documenting the source
(b.) cutting and pasting from the Internet without giving credit, (c.) purchasing or borrowing an entire
research paper and passing it off as one’s own, and (d.) allowing another student to copy or use one’s
original writing, including homework.
6. Theft or Alteration of Materials – any stealing, concealment, or alteration of student or teacher instructional
equipment or materials, including on-line data.
CONSEQUENCES - Violations of the academic honesty will result in the following:
1. Zero on the entire assignment
2. Behavior referral to Assistant Principal/Disciplinarian
3. Parental contact depending on severity of the offense
o Phone call and/or
o Conference scheduled with Assistant Principal and teacher
4. One to three days detention
5. In-school or out-of-school suspension for second/further offenses or severe first offense.
6. Removal from campus leadership roles for the remainder of the school year
Record of incident becoming a permanent part of the student’s disciplinary record
IX. Definition of Bullying
The Plaquemines Parish School Board is committed to maintaining a safe, orderly, civil and positive
learning environment so that no student feels bullied, threatened, or harassed while in school or
participating in school-related activities. Students and their parents/guardians shall be notified that the
school, school bus, and all other school environments are to be safe and secure for all. Therefore, all
statements or actions of bullying, hazing, terrorizing, or similar behavior such as threatening or harassment
made on campus, at school-sponsored activities or events, on school buses, at school bus stops, and on the
way to and from school shall not be tolerated. Even if made in a joking manner, these statements or actions
of bullying, hazing, terrorizing or similar behavior towards other students, school personnel, or school
property shall be unacceptable. All students, teachers, and other school employees shall take responsible
measures within the scope of their individual authority to prevent violations of this policy
Bullying means a pattern of any one or more of the following: 1. Gestures, including but not limited to
obscene gestures and making faces. 2. Written, electronic, or verbal communications, including but not
limited to calling names, threatening harm, taunting, malicious teasing, or spreading untrue rumors. 3.
Electronic communication includes but is not limited to a communication or image transmitted by email,
instant message, text message, blog, or social networking website through the use of a telephone, mobile
phone, pager, computer, or other electronic device. 4. Physical acts, including but not limited to hitting,
kicking, pushing, tripping, choking, damaging personal property, or unauthorized use of personal property.
5. Repeatedly and purposefully shunning or excluding from activities.
Where the pattern of behavior as provided in paragraph 2 is exhibited toward a student, more than
once, by another student or group of students and occurs, or is received by, a student while on school
property, at a school-sponsored or school-related function or activity, in any school bus or van, at any
designated school bus stop, in any other school or private vehicle used to transport students to and from
schools, or any school-sponsored activity or event, the school is obligated to act in accordance with state
law and Plaquemines Parish School Board Policy.
The pattern of behavior as provided in paragraph 2 must have the effect of physically harming a
student, placing the student in reasonable fear of physical harm, damaging a student's property, placing the
student in reasonable fear of damage to their property, or must be sufficiently severe, persistent, and
pervasive enough to either create an intimidating or threatening educational environment, have the effect of
substantially interfering with a student's performance in school, or have the effect of substantially
disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
X. Dating Violence
Dating Violence is defined as the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating
relationship, including stalking. It can occur in person or electronically and might occur between a current
or former dating partner.
*LA R.S. 17:81 requires the definition of Dating Violence to be included in the student code of conduct.
XI. School Searches
The Plaquemines Parish School Board is the exclusive owner of any public school building and any desk or locker
utilized by any student contained therein or any other area that may be set aside for the personal use of the students.
Any teacher, principal, administrator, or school security guard employed by the School Board, having a reasonable
belief that any public school building, desk, locker, area or grounds of any public school contains any weapons, illegal
drugs, alcoholic beverages, nitrate based inhalants, stolen goods, or other items the possession of which is prohibited by
any law, School Board policy, or school rule, may search either physically or with the use of metal detectors such
building, desk, locker, area or grounds of said public school.
PLAQUEMINES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD’S
NOTICE FOR DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law, requires that the Plaquemines Parish School
Board (PPSB), with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable
information from your child’s education records. However, PPSB may disclose appropriately designated “directory
information” without written consent, unless you have advised the PPSB in writing to the contrary in accordance with
PPSB procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the PPSB to include information from
your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
• A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;
• The annual yearbook;
• Honor roll or other recognition lists;
• Graduation programs; and
• Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if
released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations
include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal
laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with the following information – names,
addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s
information disclosed without their prior written consent. (20 U.S.C. § 7908; 10 U.S.C. § 503(c))
If you do not want the PPSB to disclose any or all of the types of information designated below as directory
information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the PPSB in
writing by August 26th, 2016. Please send your written notice to:
Kayla Clark
Assistant Principal, Belle Chasse Middle School
13476 Hwy. 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The PPSB has designated the following information as directory information:
• Student's name
• Address
• Telephone listing
• Electronic mail address
• Photograph
• Date and place of birth
• Major field of study
• Dates of attendance
• Grade level
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams
• Degrees, honors, and awards received
For further information about this notice, please contact:
Ronald Bateman
Director of Student Services
1484 Woodland Hwy.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037