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Millbrook Middle School

Student Supplemental

Handbook 2017-2018

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ELMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

According to the 2017-2018 Elmore County

Public Schools Responsible Use Guidelines for

Students, personal electronic devices are only to be

used for educational purposes at the direction and

under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

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DIRECTORY 2017-2018

MILLBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL 4228 CHAPMAN ROAD MILLBROOK, AL 36054

285-2100

Ayena Jackson, Principal Ext. 63001 TBA, Assistant Principal Ext. 63010

Sean Kreauter, Assistant Principal Ext. 63041 Turkessia McGaskill, Administrative Assistant

Ext. 63008

Shelia McQueen, Secretary (7th/8th) Ext. 63002

Rethelle Word, Secretary (5th/6th) Ext. 63040 Darlene Atchley, Bookkeeper Ext. 63004

Pam Craft, 5th/6th Grade Counselor Ext. 63044

Loretta Kiser, 7th/8th Grade Counselor Ext. 63042 Yvette Johnson, Librarian Ext. 63030

Norma Perry, Lunchroom Manager Ext. 63035 Elmore County Board of Education 567-1200

Elmore County Transportation Department

567-1290

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Dear Families,

As we begin the 2017-2018 school year here at Millbrook Middle School, we are energized and

deeply committed to making a positive difference in the lives of your children. We will accomplish

this by setting high academic expectations for all children and providing supportive systems to

assure they are met. By addressing school culture, setting high standards for teacher performance,

increased academic expectations for all students and engaging the community, it is our goal at

Millbrook Middle School that all of our students are college or career ready without mediation.

We embrace the challenges of the future while we continue to cherish and celebrate the traditions of

the past. Our remarkable staff, involved parents and committed students come together to make

Millbrook Middle School a wonderful and unique place. We hope your becoming familiar with this

agenda, visit to our website, and liking our Facebook page will give you a quick snapshot of life at

our school. Please explore our links to find out more about curriculum, programs, and daily events

at Millbrook Middle School.

If you would like to contact me, my e-mail address is [email protected]. You can also

reach me by phone at Millbrook Middle School, 285-2100 ext. 63001. I am looking forward to

working with you and your student as we work toward an academically successful school year.

Sincerely,

Ayena Jackson Principal Mustang Pride, Catch It!

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Millbrook Middle School 2017-2018

Bell Schedule

Period Time

1 7:55-9:00

2 9:03-10:16

1st Break Wave 9:03-9:13

2nd Break Wave 10:06-10:16

Locker Break 10:16-10:20

3 10:20-11:23

4 11:26-12:55

5 12:58-2:00

6 2:03-3:05

3:05 Release car riders 3:07 Release first bus load

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Advisory Bell Schedule

Period Time

Homeroom 7:30-8:00

Advisory 8:05-8:35

1 8:38-9:40

1st Break Wave 8:38-8:48

2nd Break Wave 9:30-9:40

2 9:43-10:34

Locker Break 10:34-10:38

3 10:38-11:29

4 11:32-12:58

*Same lunch times

5 1:01-2:01

6 2:04-3:05

3:05 Release car riders 3:07 Release first bus load

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TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS 2017-2018

MILLBROOK JUNIOR HIGH GRADES 5-6

GRADE-5 SUBJECT AREA


Christen Atkins Science, Social Studies Susan Barnes Math

Lisa McKenzie Language Arts Spencer Wade Language Arts

Sheila Varner Math Lolita Fields Science, Social Studies

Morgan Duffee Math, Science Amy Williams Language Arts, Social Studies

Kati Williams Language Arts, Social Studies Tracy Berry Math, Science

TBA Math, Science TBA Language Arts, History

Kim Gontko Language Arts, Social Studies Angela Morales Science, Social Studies

Courtney Gagnon Math, Science Leah McAlister Math, Science

Elizabeth Hicks Language Arts, Social Studies Morgan Amason Language Arts, Social Studies

Melissa McKenney Math, Science Jason Fisher Math, Science,

April Emanuel Language Arts, Social Studies Kim Tucker Language Arts, Social Studies

INTERVENTION INTERVENTION AIDE

Altovise McNeil Schoolwide Title Mary Kay Levert

GIFTED EDUCATION LIBRARY AIDES

Sarah Porter GATE 5th-6th /Technology Lindsay McDaniel

Kay Pope

MEDIA SPECIALIST PARAPROFESSIONALS

Yvette Johnson Library/AR Coordinator Gloria Crawford

Tammy Foster

RESOURCE TEACHERS

Joy Meredith Multi-Needs Unit JoAnn Adams Ruby Floyd

Tina Perry Multi-Needs Unit Belinda Bates

Kim Chapman

Pamela Gamble STUDENT SERVICE FACILITATOR

COUNSELORS

Kristina Lewis

Celeste Welch Speech Pathologist Phaidra Thompson Pam Craft

PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECRETARIES BOOKKEEPER ATS

Flavia Freeney Shelia McQueen Darlene Atchley

Rosie Glenn

Greg May Rethelle Word NURSE

Arlene West TBA

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TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS 2017-2018

MILLBROOK JUNIOR HIGH GRADES 7-8



Corbin Stewart Science Carrie Alvarenga Science

Jane Owens Science Melissa Nelson Science

Alesha Thomas Science

TBA Math Leah Sellers Math

Veronica Montgomery Math Debra Davis Math

Brittany Hopper Math

Alicia Diggs Language Arts Samantha Sipper Language Arts

Sasha Hartwell Language Arts Janan Hayden Language Arts

Valisha Stokes Language Arts

Vicki Akins Social Studies Bobby Crim Social Studies

Kim Bellman Social Studies Leah King Social Studies

Ethan Taylor Social Studies

COMPUTER TEACHER BAND/MUSIC EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Tricia Moulton Will Boartfield Cindy Broom 7th-8th

Terry Hardy 7th-8th

RESOURCE TEACHERS PARAPROFESSIONALS PARAPROFESSIONALS 7th-8th

Sarah Russell

Engrid Briskey Michele Horn 7th-8th

Teresa Findley Kenosha Epkins Michael Akins 7th-8th

Elizabeth Greene

COUNSELOR

Loretta Kiser 7th/8th

LUNCHROOM

Norma Perry

Karen Smith

Anissia Harris CUSTODIANS

TBA Calecia Young

Debra Zeigler TBA

TBA Brian Crosby

Cynthia Turner Joyce Armstrong

TBA Gail Singleton

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Elmore County Public Schools Mission Statement

Hints for Parents

All parents want their children to find success in school and to be happy in the process.

Fortunately, statistics tell us that the two goals are actually one and the same. Happy children

do well and those who do well are happy. Statistics also tell us that parents play a major role in

helping their children achieve these goals.

The following hints are ways to help your children succeed:

• Show a genuine interest in all your children’s school experiences, not just in his/her grades.

• Set realistic goals based on your children’s interests, abilities and personality.

• Keep lines of communication open; take time to listen to your children.

• Help your children develop self-discipline by letting them make their own decisions and

holding them responsible for the outcome.

• Expose your children to learning experiences—museums, nature, even family

conversations.

• Be excited about what your children have done, no matter how small it seems.

• Check both sides of the story when a problem arises.

• Make sure your children attend school every day and are on time.

• Accentuate the positive in your children instead of the negative.

Parent Teacher Organization

Millbrook Middle School is actively seeking parents to strengthen the PTO. This organization is

crucial in order to provide the best education for each of our students. We encourage you, if

not already, to become an active member of our PTO. We are grateful for the provided

support - emotionally and financially – that we receive.

The goals of PTO are:

• To promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school and community.

• To raise the standards of MMS students’ home lives.

• To assist MMS in raising the academic standards of education to a level exceeding local,

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state and national averages.

• To assist parents in developing the skills necessary to educate, nurture and support their

children academically, socially, and spiritually.

• To assist MMS in providing enrichment activities, which provide children with an

understanding of the world.

• To promote adequate local funding support for MMS.

School Hours

School begins promptly at 7:55 a.m. Car riders are dismissed at 3:05 p.m. Bus riders (first load)

are dismissed at 3:07. Walkers are not dismissed until after second bus load. Students must

be in their homerooms when the bell rings at 7:50 a.m. and will be marked TARDY after that

time.

Arrival and Departure Students should not arrive on campus prior to 7:30 a.m. There will be no one to supervise students before this time. MMS cannot be responsible for the well being of any student dropped off on campus prior to that time. Students will be allowed to go to their homerooms when the 7:30 a.m. bell rings. 5th – 6th grade students who walk or ride in cars enter Building 200 through the front entrance. 7th-8th grade students who walk or ride in cars should enter through the side entrances of Buildings 100 and 300. Students who ride in cars should be dropped off in front of their building. Students riding buses enter the rear of their respective building through the door of the hallway where their homeroom is located.

From 7:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., cars are not allowed behind the school. For the safety of your

child, once your student is on a bus, we will not be able to take him/her off! It is against school

policy. In the afternoon, car riders will be picked up in front of Buildings 100 and 200. Students

are not allowed to stay unsupervised on the campus after 3:30 each day. All car riders must be

picked up by 3:30 p.m.

Late Check-In/Early Check-Out

Students arriving after the 7:50 a.m. bell are tardy and must report to the office for a check-in

slip. If for any reason your child is checked out before 11:30 a.m., he/she will be counted

absent from school for that day. A student will be dismissed early in cases of emergency or

sickness. No child is allowed to leave the school campus alone or with a friend without parental

permission. No checkouts will be permitted after 2:15 p.m. Check-ins and check-outs are

considered absences in classes missed. In order to be excused, a written explanation for the

absence must be submitted following the same guidelines for excused or unexcused absences.

Tardiness

Homeroom is from 7:30 until 7:50 each school day. Students not in homeroom by 7:50 each

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morning are considered tardy. The Elmore County Code of Conduct and/or MMS Tardy Policy

will be followed in regards to unexcused tardies.

Breakfast Program

Students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast in our cafeteria each morning. The

cafeteria will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. each morning. The cost of breakfast will be

$0.75 for full price and $0.30 for reduced price. Any child who receives free lunch will also be

eligible for free breakfast. Bus riders who plan to eat breakfast should exit the bus behind the

cafeteria. These students do not report to homeroom first. Car riders who plan to eat

breakfast should report to the cafeteria first as well.

Attendance

When a student returns to school from having been absent, it is the responsibility of the parent

or guardian to provide the school with a note in order for the absence to be considered

excused. A student will have three days to provide the school with a note for his/her absence.

If the parent or guardian does not provide the school with a note, then it will be considered

“unexcused” and the student will receive a grade of zero for work on the day(s) of his or her

absence.

Dress Code

A standardized dress code of Elmore County Schools has been adopted to assure all students

are provided safe and appropriate educational opportunities. These opportunities should be

free of disruption and or outside influences and should also instill in students the need to dress

appropriately showing respect for others and authority. The dress code will be strictly enforced.

Students who have inappropriate or questionable dress will not be allowed to attend class.

DRESS CODE

The Board is aware that personal dress and appearance constitute individual expression, and within certain limits, wishes to allow students the freedom to express themselves in their own unique manner. The faculty and administration of each school shall encourage all students to be aware that dress and personal appearance may, in a very real manner, influence the image

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and attitude others have on the student as an individual. Therefore, the Board shall require each student to consider reasonable judgment, tact, and decency in the selection of clothes for school and personal appearance.

The administration of each school shall maintain absolute authority in making subjective judgment concerning a student’s dress and personal appearance. Dress code violations will be dealt with according to the Elmore County Code of Conduct. (Class II Offense BV)

In general, all students must dress appropriately for school. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems or cause disruptions.

Students in the Elmore County School System shall wear the following:

1. Clothing conducive to learning, and respectful of the learning environment 2. Clothing which covers the shoulders, cleavage, abdomen, and back 3. Clothing that is appropriate to student’s size 4. Pants/slacks at the natural waistline 5. Shoes appropriate for the activity and safety: class, gym, shop, etc. 6. Shorts, skirts, and dresses no more than two inches above the knee

Students are prohibited from wearing the following:

1. Sunglasses in the building except with a doctor’s prescription 2. See-through, skintight, spandex, jeggings, yoga pants, and/or revealing clothing 3. Open or chain belts, belt buckles not buckled, electronic belts or buckles, or cap “fish

hooks” 4. Unfastened overalls 5. Pants/slacks with the appearance of sagging 6. Hats, caps, headgear, and any other head cover in the buildings on campus 7. Curlers, picks, combs, or chop sticks 8. Bandannas or sashes anywhere as a part of dress 9. Clothing with holes more than two inches above the knee 10. House shoes/slippers are inappropriate unless approved by the school administration. 11. Clothing depicting unacceptable and/or inappropriate decals, slogans, or pictures;

profanity; language containing or referring to suggestive or immoral behavior; gang activity; alcohol, drugs, or tobacco

12. Any clothing and/or headgear which directly or by innuendo disrespects (or is perceived to disrespect) a student’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability and/or creates, supports, or promotes a hostile learning environment contrary to the anti-harassment policies of the Board of Education (including negative feelings, disharmony, racial or religious discord, intimidation, embarrassment and/or fear)

13. Trench coats or Matrix coats, pajamas, blankets or stuffed animals shall not be worn at school or brought to school

Exceptions may be made to any of the above when physical or other circumstances warrant or for certain groups during performances or special activities as authorized by the administration.

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The Attorney General of Alabama, in Safe Schools for Alabama’s Children, ruled that student

may be expelled or suspended for noncompliance with the dress code.

Safe transportation is the responsibility of school officials, parents, and students. The authority of school officials extends to and includes transportation of students. All students are expected to conduct themselves as good citizens and abide by the following:

1. Do not stand or play in a public road while waiting for your bus. 2. Be sure the bus is completely stopped before you board or get off your bus. 3. Keep head, arms, and hands inside the bus at all times. 4. Never use the emergency door except in an emergency. 5. Participate in no activity that may divert your driver's attention from driving. 6. Always remain in your seat until time to leave the bus. 7. In an emergency, remain in your seat until the driver tells you otherwise. 8. Assist the driver in assuring the safety and comfort of small children. 9. When getting off the bus, be sure the driver can see you at all times. Don't loiter. 10. Never eat or drink on the bus. 11. Absolute quiet is necessary at main intersections and railroad crossings. 12. Live, dead, or preserved animals or objects larger than 24" X 24" are not permitted on

the bus. Band instruments, sports bags, etc. may be allowed on the bus at the driver’s discretion.

13. Be at your designated stop five minutes prior to expected bus arrival. 14. The bus driver is in complete authority; extend to him/her your support and

cooperation. 15. Always show courtesy and respect for the rights of others. 16. Do not deface or damage the bus in any manner; assist in keeping it clean. 17. Electronic communication and gaming device use is allowed if the device is not audible

to others. 18. Vulgar language, profanity, or loud noise is prohibited. 19. Never throw any object in the bus or from the bus. 20. Students are expected to ride their assigned bus and board or get off at their designated

stop, except by permission from the principal. 21. Any activity that is not conducive to good conduct will not be allowed. Students

unwilling to conduct themselves as good citizens may forfeit the right to ride a school bus.

22. Failure to identify self may result in suspension from the bus. 23. When a student is assigned to ECAP for a bus violation, that student is also suspended

from the bus until the completion of their ECAP assignment. (Suspension from a bus includes suspension from all Elmore County route buses).

Bus Discipline Procedures for Elmore County Public Schools

For Class I type bus violations:

1. Documented driver contact with parent/guardian of student is required before bringing a

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student to the office for habitual, minor offenses.

2. First office referral — Warning and/or other appropriate consequence at the discretion of

the school administration.

3. Second office referral - 1 (one) day bus suspension and/or other appropriate consequence

at the discretion of the school administration.

4. Third office referral — 3 (three) day bus suspension.

5. Fourth office referral — 5 (five) day bus suspension and mandatory conference with the

school administration, bus driver, parent/guardian and student prior to readmitting the

student to the bus.

6. Fifth office referral —15(fifteen) day bus suspension. All subsequent class I bus referrals

will result in an additional 15 days of bus suspension. (Example: 6th referral – 30 days, 7th

referral – 45 days)

All Class II, III, or IV type offenses will be dealt with in accordance with the appropriate

consequences as outlined in the ECBOE Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.

Note: All fights will result in a minimum of 5 (five) day bus suspension and mandatory

conference with the school administration, bus driver, parent/ guardian and student prior to

readmitting the student to the bus. A minimum of 3 (three) day suspension from school will

occur at the same time. Student Papers

It is the school policy that 5th-6th grade teachers send home papers on Tuesday for the work done the preceding week. Parents are asked to sign and return the papers to the teacher on Wednesday. Papers for subsequent weeks will not be sent home until the previous week’s papers are returned with a signature.

Use of Telephone

Parents disrupt classrooms when they ask the office staff to deliver telephone messages to

their children. Please do not call and ask to speak with your child or have your child call you

back. Parents need to make after-school arrangements with their children before they leave

home. Students will not be permitted to use the telephone to secure permission to attend

activities or to go home with friends. Each student should have an understanding before

leaving home about what he/she is to do in the afternoon so that a telephone call is not

necessary. Ideally, the school telephone is used for school business and cases of emergency.

Please do not call your child’s cell during school hours. Students are not permitted to use cell

phones during school hours. Phone calls to the office regarding changes in after school

arrangements must be received prior to 2:30 p.m.

Missing the Bus and/or Leaving School

If a child misses the bus in the afternoon, he/she should go immediately to the office for help.

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Parents, please discuss potential dangers involved should this procedure not be followed. Any

student leaving the MMS campus without permission will be considered truant and will be

subject to disciplinary action. *****Walkers are released after second load.****

Snacks and Juice

Snacks (50 cents) and juice ($1.00) will be sold only before 7:50 a.m. All students are required

to pay daily to obtain snacks and juice. Parents please do not send snack money and lunch

money in the same check. Lunch money and snack money are sent to different locations. The

office cannot cash checks.

Conferences with Teachers

From time to time, parents will be invited to school for conferences concerning their children.

These conferences, which do not necessarily reflect problems, are attempts on the part of the

school to better the education of your children. In turn, parents should feel free to initiate

conferences. Please telephone the school for appointments (285-2100). We ask that you

please respect the privacy of our teachers and not call them at home. Conferences are

scheduled at times convenient for both teachers and parents. They should never be conducted

while a class is in session.

Silent Lunch

When a student exhibits inappropriate behavior, teachers may assign a “silent lunch” as the

consequence. Visitors’ Passes

All visitors must check-in with the office and obtain a visitor’s pass before visiting classrooms or

conferring with teachers or students. Visitors are asked to wear their visitors’ passes while in

the building. Be prepared to furnish picture identification.

Emergency Closing Procedures

Occasionally an unforeseen emergency arises which makes it necessary to close school before

the usual time. Such emergency circumstances might be snow, a severe storm, or floodwaters.

When this occurs, the following procedures will be followed:

• School Messenger, Radio and TV stations will inform you of school closing.

• Buses will transport students to their usual home station.

• Parents who normally pick up their children need to come to school immediately

after the emergency announcement.

*Please refer to our Facebook and school website pages for more information.

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Please observe the following safety regulations:

• Remain calm.

• Do not call the school unless there is an emergency.

• When possible, make every effort to be at the bus stop to meet your child.

• Arrangements should be made so that your child will know where to go in the event

of an emergency.

School Supply Store Pupils may purchase needed supplies such as pens, pencils, erasers, binders, etc. at the school store in the Library Media Center before 7:45 a.m.

Grading

Report cards will be sent home each nine-week grading period on the following dates:

1st 9 Weeks – October 26, 2017

2nd 9 Weeks – January 11, 2018

3rd 9 Weeks – March 29, 2018

4th 9 Weeks – May 24, 2018

Honors’ Day Program Schedule (Times / Locations TBA)

These dates will be announced on the website, the sign, the Facebook page, and via School

Messenger.

Progress Reports

Progress reports will go home in Tuesday folders (5th & 6th) every two weeks. 7th and 8th grade

students will receive a detailed progress report every two weeks.

Medication at School

Medication should be scheduled to be given at home whenever possible. Students requiring medication

at school due to illness or medical conditions must adhere to the Student Health Services Medication

Guidelines. The complete guidelines may be obtained at any school in the system. Medication

Authorization forms are available at each school and in the appendix of the Elmore County student

handbook. The form may be photocopied.

Some key points of the guidelines are as follows:

• A School Medication Prescriber/Parent Authorization form must be completed and signed by

the parent/guardian and the prescribing physician before ANY medicine will be given.

• A new Prescriber/Parent Authorization form is required for each new school year and for any

change in dose, time, or method of administration during the year.

• All medication must be transported to and from school by a parent/guardian or designated adult

unless the medicine is one used for emergency care or chronic illness and has been approved

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through the school nurse for student transport. Consult the administrator or the school nurse

for securing permission for a student to carry and self-administer an emergency medicine or

medicine that is required for a chronic illness.

• Prescription medication must be in the original pharmacy labeled container that provides the

time for the medication to be given at school. Inhalers must have a prescription label on the

inhaler.

• Over-the-counter medication must be in an unopened original manufacturer’s container with

the student’s name clearly written on the container without obscuring the manufacturer’s

instruction.

• The parent/guardian must pick up student medications by the last day of school or within one

week if it is discontinued during the year. Medication that is not picked up will be destroyed.

Individualized Health Care Plans

In the county handbook for 2017-2018, there will be a State of Alabama Department of Education

Health Assessment Record for you to complete. The information requested is essential for the school

nurse to meet the health needs of your child.

An individualized health care plan (IHP) is an organized plan that outlines specific medical, nursing, and

emergency care for an individual student. An IHP is recommended for students who are identified as

having a health condition that affects or has the potential to affect their participation and performance

in school. Students with conditions such as asthma, life-threatening allergies, seizures, diabetes or any

health condition requiring professional observation or intervention at school should have a health care

plan specific to the student’s needs. The parent/guardian of any student who may need an IHP should

contact the administrator or school nurse with information about the student’s health condition and

work with the school to put a plan of care into place for the student. For more information from the

nurse check out the Millbrook Middle Junior High web site at

http://millbrook.ecm.schoolinsites.com/Common/News/News.asp?NewsID=51765&SchoolID=351.

http://millbrook.ecm.schoolinsites.com/Common/News/News.asp?NewsID=51765&SchoolID=351

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Millbrook Middle School Exemption Policy Guidelines

(Grades 7-8)

Exam and Exemption Policy Grades

• A Average- No more than 2 excused absences

• B Average- No more than 1 excused absence

• C Average- No absences

• Each quarter grading period counts 45% and the exam counts 10% of the semester

average. The first semester and the second semester averages will be averaged to

arrive at a final average for the course.

o Example:

▪ 45%- 1st quarter average

▪ 45%- 2nd quarter average

▪ 10%- Semester exam

▪ (1st semester average + 2nd semester average/2= final average for the

course)

• For 8th grade Algebra I, each quarter grading period counts 40% and the exam counts

20% of the semester average. The first semester and the second semester averages will

be averaged to arrive at a final average for the course.

o Example:

▪ 40%- 1st quarter average

▪ 40%- 2nd quarter average

▪ 20%- Semester exam

▪ (1st semester average+ 2nd semester average/2= final average for the

course)

• Any student who has skipped either a class period or a school day, been assigned to ATS

for five or more days, been suspended, or been assigned to ECAP will forfeit the

opportunity to exempt any final examination regardless of grade average. Three

unexcused tardies to class will forfeit exemption status in the class.

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5th & 6

th Grade Physical Education

Student/Parent Information

It is our policy that each student experience success and enjoyment, as they stay

as active as possible. Our goal is that all students will be fit and skillful movers while

here at school and throughout their lives.

Clothing – 5th

& 6th

graders should be dressed for activities every day. For your child’s safety,

rubber soled athletic shoes are required.

Medical Limitations – Please notify the physical education teachers (in writing) of any doctor

diagnosed medical limitations, which will affect your child’s performance during their class

time.

Illness – If due to illness or other physical ailments/injuries your child is unable to participate

in physical education, a written note from the attending physician is required. Your child will

report to Physical Education Class as usual and will be given an alternative lesson with

provisions being given according to his/her needs.

Visitors – Students are instructed not to communicate with anyone outside of our class while

on the playground, lap area, etc. If a parent/guardian needs to speak to a student they will be

directed to the main office for a Visitor’s Pass.

Jewelry – Loop earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and etc. should be removed and left at home or

in the classroom. These items are easily broken and lost as well as being able to cause serious

injury.

Items brought to class – Nothing should be brought to Physical Education with the exception

of a jacket/coat when necessary. Pockets should be emptied and money secured in the

classroom. Any item confiscated by the teacher will be returned to the parent during a

scheduled parent/teacher conference.

Candy – Candy, throat lozenges, cough drops, and gum can be swallowed

easily during active times and should not be brought to class. This is strictly

enforced.

Eye Glasses – If your child can participate comfortably without his/her glasses, for safety

reasons, it would be better to leave the glasses in the classroom.

Hair items – Any item worn in the hair should be soft and not unsafe in nature (hair sticks,

clamps, combs, etc.)

We do participate in Campbell’s Soup Label Program and Box Tops

for Education Program.

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Library Media Center Student Policy and Procedures The Library Staff at MMS is very excited about students visiting the library media center. We hope that you find something of interest when you visit with us. When using the library media center, you will want to remember the following things:

1. Student must bring his/her planner that has the student barcode to the library in order to check out a book.

2. 5th & 6th grade students may check out two books at a time (one short book and one chapter book) and 7th and 8th grade students are allowed to check out one book.

3. Books are due every other week and may be renewed only once. 4. Ten cents will be charged for each day per book that is overdue. You must return the overdue

book(s) and pay the fine or pay for the book to be replaced before another book can be checked out. Repeat offenders will lose their library privileges.

5. Once a book is checked out, the student is totally responsible. If a book is lost, damaged, stolen, etc., the student must pay for this book to be replaced. If the student then finds the lost book within 30 days of the date it was paid, the overdue fine will be refunded

6. Student will be able to print in the library. There will be a charge of 25 cents per page for black and white copies and color copies are twenty-five cents per page. They are responsible for all copies that they print.

7. Elmore County Code of Conduct will be enforced when your child is present in the library. 8. Library hours are 8:00-2:55 daily. The library will be available for after school hours during

research season. This is by reservation only. 9. We offer a supply cart daily to our students. The prices of our items range from .10-2.00. 10. We utilize the Renaissance Place (AR) program. Students are required to meet their goals that

have been set by your child’s teacher.

When a student enters into 5th grade, parents will have to complete this form by giving the student permission to check out. This form will be on file until your

student has completed 8th grade at MMS.

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STUDENT TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBLE USE PROCEDURES: This Responsible Use Agreement is required for student use of any digital device in any Elmore County Public

Schools. The Agreement will be reviewed each school year with students and teachers together and will provide a springboard for teaching and learning around topics such as Internet safety, digital citizenship and ethical use of

technology.

1. I agree to the following: 2. I will use digital devices in school for learning. 3. I will use technology/Internet only with permission. 4. I will use only my own personal login and keep my password private. 5. I will use all technology resources in school responsibly, respecting the learning environment. 6. I will use my Elmore County Public Schools Account for school related activities. 7. I will keep my personal information, such as home phone number and address, private. 8. I will demonstrate digital citizenship in all online communication, including social networking. 9. I will show respect for myself and for others when communicating through technology.

Login information:

Student login:________________________

Username:___________________________

Student email:_________________________________________

Stride Login:___________________________________________

IXL Login___________________________________________________ AR Login ___________________________________________________

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Our Mission is to prepare lifelong learners in a relevant, engaging, safe, and positive

learning environment.

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT School Year 2017-2018

Millbrook Middle School, and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and

programs funded by Title I, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (participating

children), agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the

students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means

by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children

achieve the State’s high standards.

School Responsibilities

Millbrook Middle School will:

1. Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective

learning environment that enables the participating children to meet the State’s

student academic achievement standards as follows: Provide explicit instruction in all classrooms by highly qualified teachers and intervention

teachers. Intervention strategies will be derived from a high quality curriculum that is aligned to

the Alabama Course of Study and Common Core Standards in an effort to meet the needs of ALL

students. These measures will prepare them for mastery of grade level standards. Some strategies

we use include: small group instruction, differentiated instructional strategies, Problem Solving

Team and Positive Behavior & Support strategies, ARI strategies, TEAM-Math, AMSTI, School

designated RTI time, advance classes in all core subjects for 7th and 8th grades, and computer

software, EP classes will be offered:(2) in 5th grade, (2) in 6th grade, and (2) each in 7th and 8th

grades to prepare students who are pursuing an advanced track in high school and college.

Teachers will communicate and collaborate with all stakeholder groups and participate in

professional development.

Provide technology opportunities for all students: Computer Application Elective, Rosetta Stone,

Stride Academy, and (13) 21st Century Classrooms.

Provide Parent Resource Room where parents can have access to computers and materials to

help their children do better in school.

2. Hold parent-teacher conferences during which this compact will be discussed as it

relates to the individual child’s achievement.

• School-Parent Compact will be discussed during Parent Report Night.

• Annual Meetings of Title 1 Parents.

• Parent-teacher conferences will be held as needed for academic or behavior issues.

3. Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress:

Provide report cards, progress reports mid-quarter, every two weeks for 7th and 8th

grades, Tuesday folders for 5th and 6th grades, parent/teacher e-mail,

School Messenger for attendance/discipline, school-wide student assessment

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newsletter based on ASSIST for ACT Aspire (pending State Department decision), and

Home Portal.

4. Provide parents reasonable access to staff. Specifically, staff will be available for

consultation with parents as follows: The school will use Home Portal for attendance, grades, and discipline. Parents and

teachers can communicate by notes, student planners, newsletters, and emails. Parents

can schedule conferences by phone calls to the office or by leaving a message on the

teacher’s classroom phone.

5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and

to observe classroom activities as follows: Fifth and sixth classroom newsletters will be sent home weekly to inform parents about

upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities. The school website will list volunteer

opportunities as well. By calling the school’s office parents can volunteer to serve on the

school committees: Parent Advisory Committee, ASSIST, etc.

Parent Responsibilities

We, as parents, will support our children’s learning in the following ways:

• Monitor attendance.

• Making sure that homework is completed.

• Monitor the amount of television their children watch.

• Volunteer in my child’s classroom.

• Participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my children’s education.

• Promoting positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.

• Stay informed about my child’s education. Communicate with the school by promptly

reading all notices received from the school and responding, as appropriate.

• Serve, to the extent possible, on advisory groups, such as Title I advisory committees and

parental involvement committees. Student Responsibilities

We, as students, will share the responsibility to improve our academic achievement and achieve

the State’s high standards. Specifically, we will:

• Do my homework every day and ask for help when needed.

• Read at least 30 minutes every day outside of school time.

• Give to my parents or the adult who is responsible for my welfare all notices and

information received by me from my school every day.

________________________ _________________________ ______________________

Teacher/Date Parent(s)/Date Student/Date

_______________________ ________________________ ______________________

_______________________ ________________________ ______________________

_______________________ ________________________ ______________________

_______________________ ________________________ ______________________

Our vision is to prepare students to be globally excellent in all educational endeavors.

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