JAMES CASHMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Home of The Cougars

Academy of Mathematics, Science and Engineering Student Handbook

2019-2020

4622 West Desert Inn Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

Office: 799-5880 Fax: 799-5947

Positive on Purpose; Successful by Choice This agenda belongs to: NAME: _____________________________________________________________ STUDENT NUMBER: __________________________________________________ TEAM: _____________________________________________________________

Class Schedule

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CASHMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2019-2020 CA L E N D A R

August 12 First Day of School

August 23 Picture Day (all students must wear their ID this point forward)

August 26 Cougars’ Den Session 1 Starts

August 29 Parent Outreach Session

September 2 Labor Day- No School

September11 Q1 Progress Reports Sent Home with Students

7th Grade Vision & Hearing Screening

September 19 HS Magnet Fair

September 26 Parent Outreach Session 2

September 30- October 1 Rosh Hashana

October 3 NJHS Fall Induction

October 7-11 Week of Respect

Metric Week

October 8-9 Yom Kippur

October 10-18 Scholastic Book Fair

October 11 End of Q1/Picture Re-Take/Make Up Day

October 16 College Awareness Day

October 23 CMS Fall Family Fun Night (5:30 pm)

October 24 Q1 Report Cards Sent Home with Students

Parent Outreach Session 3

October 25 Nevada Day Observed- No School

October 31 Halloween

November 3 Daylight Savings Ends (fall back)

November 5 Election Day

November 11 Veterans’ Day – No School

November 12-15 American Education Week

November 15 Q2 Progress Reports Sent Home with Students

November 21 Parent Outreach Session 4

November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break – No School

November 28 Thanksgiving Day

December 3 Choir Winter Concert

December 4 Guitar Winter Concert

December 13 Cougars’ Den Session I Ends

December 18-20 Semester Exams (release at 11:50 a.m.)

December 20 End of Q2/Semester 1

December 23-January 3 Winter Break- No School

December 25 Christmas

January 1 New Year’s Day

January 6 Classes Resume/Beginning of Semester 2 January 13 Cougars’ Den Session II Begins January 13-14 Peace Week January 16 Q2/Semester 1 Report Cards Sent Home with Students

January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- No School

January 30 Parent Outreach Session 5

February 5 Q3 Progress Reports Sent Home with Students

February 17 Presidents’ Day- No School

February 27 Parent Outreach Session 6

March 6 End of Q3

March 6-13 Scholastic Book Fair

March 7 SBAC Boot Camp- 6th Grade

March 8 Daylight Savings Time Begins (spring forward)

March 9 No School

March 11 CMS Spring Family Fun Night

March 13 Cougars’ Den Session II Ends

March 14 SBAC Boot Camp- 7th Grade

March 16 Cougars’ Den Session III Begins

March 20 Q3 Report Cards Sent Home with Students

March 21 SBAC Boot Camp- 8th Grade

March 26 Parent Outreach Sessions 7

March 28 SBAC Boot Camp- All Grades

April 6-13 Spring Break- No School

April 10 Good Friday

April 13 Easter Sunday

April 14 Classes Resume

April 15 SBAC Administration Begins

April 17 Q4 Progress Reports Sent Home with Students

April 23 NJHS Spring Induction

April 30 Parent Outreach Session 8

May 1 SBAC Celebration Event

May 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7 6th & 7th Grade Awards Celebration (5:30 PM)

May 10 Mothers’ Day

May 11-15 8th Grade Spirit Week

May 13 Cougars’ Den Session III Ends

May 14 8th Grade Awards and Promotion Ceremony (5:30 PM)

May 15 8th Grade Assembly and Dance

May 18-20 Semester 2 Exams (release at 11:50 a.m.)

May 20 End of Q4/Semester 2 (last day for students)

May 21, 22, 26 Contingency Days

May 25 Memorial Day- Offices Closed

May 26-June 5 CMS Summer Camp

June 5 Final Report Card Mailed Home

June 21 Fathers’ Day

CASHMAN CORE VALUES Heart Inspiring Respect & Kindness Empowered Believing In Ourselves & Others Resilient Rising Strong Together Own It Taking Responsibility Engaged Living The Moment Success Achieving Together

Be A Cougar...Be The Hero Of Your Story Heart Inspiring Respect & Kindness Living with passion, making our environment positive. Seeking ways to make someone else's day brighter, showing up as a HERO. Respecting and appreciating our differences, realizing that diversity makes the world a better place. Trusting we are all in this together, assuming good intentions, and leaning in to understand each other’s perspective. Respecting the strength and vulnerability in learning. Remembering positivity is contagious, laughter is necessary, and learning is fun! Empowered Believing In Ourselves & Others Realizing that we have everything it takes to achieve our goals, knowing that hard work and dedication drive our success. Believing in each other, never giving up, becoming our own HERO, and inspiring others to do the same. Having each other’s’ backs to make positive choices that move us forward together. Remembering we are stronger together, we are happier united, and we are powerful! Resilient Rising Strong Together Surrounding ourselves with people who make us better each day. Working together, celebrating successes and recognizing failures as the path to greatness. Using reflection to improve and grow. Persevering to live true to our inner HERO, lifting others up, and working together. Remembering obstacles are opportunities, failures are new chances, and successes are achievable together! Own It Taking Responsibility Enjoying and celebrating your triumphs. Owning your successes and mistakes without excuses. Accepting that you are responsible for what YOU do and that YOU have choices. Apologizing if your actions impacted someone else and reconciling mistakes. Amplifying your strengths and how your natural brain is wired to be your own HERO. Remembering you have a choice, you have support, and you can succeed! Engaged Living The Moment Participating and engaging in your own life. Living life and making every moment an opportunity to learn, academically and personally. Listening with intention and responding with purpose. Showing up as the unique amazing human you are, and realizing that each day is a gift. Connecting with what you are doing, why you are doing it, and for whom you are doing it. Living in the moment. Remembering every day, every interaction and every moment is an opportunity to be a HERO! Success Achieving Together Committing to being a HERO. Success is at your fingertips and manifests itself when seeking help from others. Finding your passion, your reason for doing what you do. Setting goals and working to achieve them. Being committed to your own success. Moving forward even when you stumble. Remembering success is realized through owning your strengths, empowering others, and rising strong together!

The Core Value(s) with which I am most aligned and will amplify at CMS is: ______________ ___________________________________________________________________________ I will amplify that Core Value by: ________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

What does the Core Value look like?

In the Classroom In the Hallway In the Cafeteria With my Friends

Heart: Inspiring Respect & Kindness

Empowered: Believing in Ourselves & Others

Resilient: Rising Strong Together

Own It: Taking Responsibilty

Engaged: Living the Moment

Success: AchievingTogether

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND EXTENSIONS

Cashman Middle School 702-799-5880 6th Grade counselor ext. 4301 7th Grade counselor ext. 4302 8th Grade counselor ext. 4303 Magnet Office ext. 5326 Attendance ext. 4500

Cafeteria ext. 4012

Cougars’ Den ext. 3602

Health Office ext. 4022

Principal ext. 4100

Registrar ext. 4065

Special Education ext. 4032

Transportation 702-799-8110

Lunch Applications 1-800-819-7556

CMS website can be accessed at www.cashmanms.org

MIDDLE SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE

ENTERING THE BUILDING – Students arriving in the morning prior to their first class must be in the cafeteria, library, or enrolled in A.M. Cougars’ Den. No roaming the halls prior to the start of classes.

Magnet Bell Schedule Warning Bell 7:18 AM

Period 0/1 7:20 AM – 8:36 AM Period ½ 8:38 AM – 9:54 AM Period 3 10:00 AM – 10: 51 AM 1st Lunch (6th Grade) 10:55 AM – 11: 25 AM Period 4 & TA 11:29 AM – 12:33 PM Period 4 (A) 10:55 AM – 11:25 AM 2nd Lunch (7th Grade) 11:29 AM – 11:59 AM Period 4 (B) & TA 12:03 PM – 12:33 PM Period 4 & TA 10:55 AM – 11:59 AM 3rd Lunch (8th Grade) 12:03 PM – 12:33 PM Period 5 12:37 AM – 1:27 PM Period 6 1:31 PM – 2:21 PM

Zoned Bell Schedule

Warning Bell 8:05 AM Period 1 8:10 AM – 9:01 AM Period 2 9:05 AM – 9:56 AM Period 3 10:00 AM – 10: 51 AM 1st Lunch (6th Grade) 10:55 AM – 11: 25 AM Period 4 & TA 11:29 AM – 12:33 PM Period 4 (A) 10:55 AM – 11:25 AM 2nd Lunch (7th Grade) 11:29 AM – 11:59 AM Period 4 (B) & TA 12:03 PM – 12:33 PM Period 4 & TA 10:55 AM – 11:59 AM 3rd Lunch (8th Grade) 12:03 PM – 12:33 PM Period 5 12:37 AM – 1:27 PM Period 6 1:31 PM – 2:21 PM

Explorations, PE, Fine & Performing Arts Classes will go to 1st Lunch

PASSING TIME/USE OF STUDENT LOCKERS – There are four (4) minutes of passing time between classes. Students are allowed to use their lockers only before school, during their assigned lunch, and after school. Students are to take all books and materials for their classes to keep from having to go back and forth to their lockers between class periods. HALLWAYS – Students are TO WALK and KEEP TO THE RIGHT at all times. Please follow the

directional signs posted in the hallways. Running, pushing, shouting and horseplay are unacceptable hallway behavior and will result in disciplinary action. COMPLETION OF SCHOOLWORK – Students must complete their schoolwork to be successful in

school. Completed schoolwork INCREASES self worth, accomplishment, and student-teacher relationships, AND DECREASES negativism and failure. Each student will be provided with a student planner to be utilized by the student and parent to assist in organizational skills. The planner will also serve as a communication tool among students, teachers and parents. To help students succeed in completing work, the faculty will be available before/after school to assist students.

PARKING LOT DROP OFF/PICK UP – Before School-- During the morning, parents are welcome to

use the two established drop off lanes located in the front parking lot. Please remember to pull all the way forward prior to having your student exit the car. During these hours, the top driveway is accessible to buses only. Parents wishing to park, rather than drop off, are welcome to use the front parking lot, if space allows, or the rear parking lot located at the northeast end of campus. After School-- The front parking lot has been blocked off to parents in order to accommodate the buses that pick up students in the afternoon. Parents are welcome to make arrangements to pick up their students on Cameron Street or Warnock Road. Additionally, parents may use the three established pick up lanes on the east side of campus, located between the gym and portables. Please be advised that traffic in this pick up area will not be released until students have cleared the area, usually around 2:30 PM. Parents using these pick up lanes will exit on the north side of campus on to Cameron Street. If your student walks to school, please review the safest route with them. Please be advised that there are no crossing guards assigned for middle school students. Additionally, the flashing school zone lights on Desert Inn Road are active only from 6:50 a.m. to 7:25 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. If your student has to cross Desert Inn Road, please ensure that they do so while these lights are on. After school, the flashing school zone lights are active from 2:15 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

END OF SCHOOL DAY/ACTIVITIES – Students are expected to leave the campus immediately

following the end of sixth period, unless prior arrangements have been made with a staff member. If not walking, students should report either to the bus area for bus transportation home or to the front of the building to be picked up by a parent. On late activity days (games, Cougars’ Den or school sponsored activities), students are expected to leave campus immediately after the activity has ended. A Late Activity Bus is available to students who participate in school sponsored activities Monday , Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday weekly. There will be no after school

activities on Wednesdays to allow for faculty professional development. Students who leave campus and return will not be permitted to ride the Late Activity Bus. Students who are not picked up in a timely manner will lose the privilege of participating in late activities. If it becomes necessary for a student to remain at school beyond the designated time, prior approval must be obtained from an administrator, and the student must wait in a designated location to ensure student safety.

STUDENT SERVICES ACADEMIC AND CITIZENSHIP RECOGNITION – Special recognition is given to all straight “A” students, A-B Honor Roll students, and straight “O” citizenship students for each quarter.

CAMPUS MONITORS – Campus Monitors are available to help with any problems students may

have with lockers or locating classrooms. These monitors will be making regular rounds of the school campus and its surroundings. Our monitors assist in keeping our campus safe and secure. CASHMAN AFTER SCHOOL COUGARS’ DEN – Our extended day program provides before/after

school activities that keep students safe and help them achieve in school and life. Dozens of activities are included in the extended day for your choosing, from chess to science; from hip hop dance to art; from athletics to academic excellence. These programs are held after school Monday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. Students must sign up for the program with parent’s consent. Students participating in Cougars’ Den must comply with all school rules and behavioral expectations. Late buses are available for magnet students, departing at 3:45 p.m., and zoned students, departing at 4:50 p.m. For further information, see the Late Bus/Extra Curricular Activities section of this planner.

COUNSELING – Our counselors are available to help in many different ways for the benefit of every

student in the school. They assist students with educational planning; proper selection of classes; schedule changes; interpretation of test scores; career information; home, school , and/or social concerns; and any questions the student may feel that they would like to discuss. Each student can feel that his/her problem will be discussed confidentially with the counselor so that efforts can be made to help solve the problem. Throughout the school year, the counselors distribute information on magnet schools, summer school, and other educational opportunities. Students are assigned a counselor by grade level/team; however, students are free to consult any

counselor about concerns. To see a counselor, a student should complete a counselor referral and turn it into the grade level house office before or after school to make an appointment.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS – The Cashman daily announcements are televised every day during the Teacher’s Advisory during 4th Period. The daily broadcast contains all official announcements and communications. Students are held responsible for having heard all the notices or regulations that are aired.

DANCES – School dances are sponsored throughout the school year. All Cashman students are encouraged to attend dances unless they are currently out on RPC or suspension status, have been suspended during the quarter, or referred out to an alternate program during the year. School rules are in effect and enforced. EXTRA HELP – You may always seek extra help from your teachers if you do not understand an

assignment, if the work is difficult, or if you have been absent and have missed assignments and class discussions. Arrange a conference with your teacher before or after school or at a time convenient to both of you during the day. Do not be hesitant to ask for help. Your teachers will be happy to help you!

HEALTH OFFICE – A full-time health aide is on duty each day in the Health Office. Our health office is designed to assist those students who become ill/injured while at school or to distribute prescribed medication. Our school nurse and health assistant cannot diagnose illnesses. A student who becomes ill must obtain a pass from the teacher and report to the health office.

LATE BUS/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – It is the policy of Cashman Middle School to provide

students with a variety of after-school activities, both recreational and academic. To facilitate this, a Late Activity Bus will be provided for students who are assigned bus transportation on the day of the scheduled activities. Late Activity Bus is available only on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Only students remaining after school for tutoring, school sponsored activities, and athletics are allowed to ride the late bus home. Students who do not participate in an after-school activity, but leave campus and return will not be permitted to ride the Late Activity Bus.

LIBRARY – The Cashman library is open daily during posted hours. Books may be checked out for a

two-week period and may be renewed for an additional two-week period. Each student may have up to two (2) books checked out at any given time. Fines may be assessed against any student who keeps a book beyond the due date. Unpaid fines will result in loss of checkout privileges. Any questions regarding book checkout should be directed to the library staff. LOST AND FOUND – The lost and found depository is located inside the cafeteria. Should you lose an article, the lost and found. A student’s name should be clearly marked on all personal property at school. Items not retrieved within three months will be donated to charity. NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY – All seventh and eighth grade students are eligible to become

members of the National Junior Honor Society. Membership is based upon a student’s character, scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and service. Teachers recommend members and each applicant is carefully screened. Students with disciplinary problems will not be considered for membership in this prestigious organization. ONLINE ACCESS TO GRADES BY PARENTS – Cashman Middle School is proud to provide families with the ability to track their children’s progress and attendance through Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Online instructions and passwords are available through the Registrar’s Office upon parent request and may be utilized at anytime. Infinite Campus can be accessed from the school website.

SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION – Bus transportation is provided to all zoned students who live more

than two miles from the school. When parents complete online registration, eligible students are automatically enrolled for transportation. If parents have questions about bus schedules or eligibility, they should call (702)799-8111. Riding the bus is considered a privilege and may be withdrawn for any misbehavior or for not following the instructions of the bus driver. The students on the bus are under the immediate supervision of the bus driver and are, thus, subject to the rules set by the Clark County Board of School Trustees and the State of Nevada. Any infraction of these rules by a student is to be documented on a School Bus Incident Report by the bus driver and issued to the parent. Copies are to be distributed to the dean, the parent, and the Clark County School District Transportation Office.

In order to provide for safety to passengers and effective, efficient use of the buses, the following rules of conduct are established:

• Bus passengers must stand in an orderly single-file line at pick-up points until the bus comes to a complete stop.

• Passengers must board the bus in an orderly fashion and go directly to their assigned seats.

• All passengers must remain seated while the bus is in motion.

• Passengers must remain seated until the bus is fully stopped, then enter the aisle and go directly to the front exit door. Exit through the front exit door after the bus has come to a complete stop.

Any distracting action by a passenger creates a safety hazard by demanding unnecessary attention of the driver. Such actions are forms of misconduct. Loud talking, use of profanity, fighting, throwing things, smoking, damaging the bus or bus seats, standing, eating, or drinking are examples of misconduct that may result in disciplinary action.

STUDENT COUNCIL – The Student Council is a sounding board for the student body and is a very

important part of our school. It is important to elect responsible students to the Council who are willing to work for the best interests of our school. What does the Student Council do? Student Council plans school activities, performs community service, assists with projects, and works to help improve our school. STUDENT STORE – The student store is open daily before school and during all three lunches.

Students may purchase PE uniforms, school shirts, school ID’s, school supplies (pencils, paper, pens, spiral notebooks, etc.), school sweatshirts, and nutritional snacks.

POLICIES/PROCEDURES ACCIDENTS AT SCHOOL – Every accident or injury that occurs during school hours or during a school-sponsored event must be reported immediately to the adult in charge and/or to the school Health Aide. First aid is administered at school in case of minor injuries. When necessary, the health office will contact parents to discuss further arrangements.

ASSEMBLIES – A variety of assemblies will be held during the year to promote school spirit and recognize achievement. A special bell schedule/different student schedule will be in effect. Appropriate student behavior is expected at all assemblies. ATTENDANCE – Your attendance is one of the most important parts of your school record. Parents are held responsible for seeing that their children are enrolled and attend school for the entire school year.

Students who miss more than 30 minutes of any class period are counted absent for that period. Absences for any part of the day are counted as part of the student’s total absences.

PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IF YOU HAVE BEEN ABSENT:

1. Provide a written notice to the Reception Desk or Attendance Office explaining the reason for the absence. Notes must be submitted within three days after the return from an absence and must include the first and last name of the student, student number, grade, the dates of the absence(s) and the reason. If an explanation of the absence is not provided within three days, the absence is considered unexcused and, in accordance with State law, may be declared truancy.

2. After any absence, a secondary student is required to initiate contact with the teacher(s) to obtain appropriate make-up work within three school days immediately following the absence. Once contact has been made with the teacher(s), specific make-up work must be completed and returned to the teacher(s) within a reasonable amount of time, to be determined by the teacher and communicated to the student/parent. Students shall be allowed a minimum of three (3) days to complete make-up work.

3. If a student accumulates an excessive amount of absences (excused or unexcused), parents/guardians are required to conference with the counselor or administration. Ten (10) days of absences during one semester is considered excessive under the Nevada Revised Statute 392.122.

PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES – When students know ahead of time that they will be absent for a minimum of 3 days, their parents can request a prearranged absence three days prior to the days that will be missed. The parent must submit a written explanation for the absence to the Principal’s Office. The student will be given a pre-arranged absence form to take to their teachers requesting work in advance. The maximum number of pre-arranged absence days is 10 per school year. BICYCLE SAFETY – Students are to obey all traffic regulations when riding to and from school.

There is a locked bicycle area for your convenience, and it is locked when school begins. Students who leave school prior to dismissal must contact the office to get their bikes from the enclosure. Students are to park bikes in the bike racks. Be sure bikes are locked! Our school assumes no responsibility for damage to or theft of bicycles. Bike racks are off limits to students during the school day. When on campus, bikes must be walked and are not to be ridden anywhere on our campus.

CARE OF TEXTBOOKS/LIBRARY BOOKS – Our school furnishes materials for instruction such as textbooks. The cost of new textbooks is as much as $80 per book. It is necessary that we take good care of all books. Students who lose or damage textbooks or library books must pay the amount of fine given or the cost of the book. CELL PHONE USAGE: The Clark County School District is reminding parents/guardians of the following guidelines:

• Phones must be turned off and remain off during the instructional day and passing periods in compliance with CCSD Policy 5136. Phones left on vibrate/silent modes are subject to seizure.

• Cellular phones may only be used prior to the first bell, after the final bell, or during scheduled lunch periods, and only as a phone (i.e., not an mp3 player or camera).

• Cellular phones should be stored in a non-visible location (e.g., backpacks, purses, pockets).

• Phones confiscated in violation of these guidelines will only be returned to a parent/guardian during non-instructional hours.

• Cellular phones must remain off during a school evacuation, lockdown, or drill. During these situations tell your child NOT to try to contact you by cell phone until given the okay by school staff, thus allowing emergency communication channels to remain open. The Parent Link communication system has the capability of contacting parents/guardians in an emergency.

• Lost/stolen cell phones are not the responsibility of CMS, and will not be investigated.

• As a condition of possessing a device on campus, the student agrees to a search of the device’s content if reasonable suspicion of violating the cell phone use policy exists.

CLOSED CAMPUS – Cashman Middle School is a closed campus. Students are not permitted to leave campus during the school day unless a parent/guardian presents proper identification and signs them out at the Reception Desk or Health Office. Students who choose to leave campus without proper check out will be considered truant and will be subject to disciplinary action. COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY – Computer network resources, provided by the Clark County

School District in partnership with the Clark County Public Education Foundation, enable communication with electronic communities around the world in an educational setting. The use of these electronic resources shall be consistent with the purpose, mission, and goals of the Clark County School District and used for professional or educational purposes. The purpose in providing these services is to facilitate access to information and resources, promote educational excellence, and enhance communication between schools and the community. The internet can bring a wealth of educational material to the classroom, but may also contain material that is objectionable. The Clark County School District filters web sites believed to be inappropriate for students; however, no filtering system is perfect. The District cannot and does not represent that inappropriate or objectionable material can be completely filtered. Parent(s) and guardian(s) must consider this in deciding whether to permit their children access to the District’s computer network resources.

The Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is provided so that staff, students, and members of the

community using the District’s computer network resources are aware of their responsibilities . If parent/guardian has not reviewed the AUP as part of the required online registration through Infinite campus, a student will not be able to utilize computers with internet access. The use of these network resources is a privilege, not a right.

DELIVERIES – The delivery of flowers, candy, and balloons, etc. interrupts the educational setting.

Therefore, deliveries will not be accepted by the school. All items will be returned to the vendor upon delivery. Students receiving balloons, flowers, etc. for special occasions from friends will need to keep these items in the Counseling Office during the academic day.

EATING AREAS – Food, candy and/or drinks (with the exception of water) are not allowed in the

hallways or classrooms of Cashman Middle School and are restricted to the cafeteria. All trash must be disposed of in trash cans provided in the cafeteria. Students who do not clean up after themselves will receive clean up detention or other disciplinary action.

EMERGENCY DRILLS – Fire drills and shelter-in-place drills are required by law and conducted on a regular basis. During fire drills, use the exit signs posted in the classroom and carefully follow teacher instructions. Students are to remain outside the building under teacher supervision until the teachers are instructed to return to their classrooms. For shelter-in-place drills and school lockdowns, follow your teachers’ instructions. When a fire drill or shelter-in-place drill occurs, students are expected to follow directions quickly and quietly, and move to or remain in designated areas until notified. Students who are utilizing a restroom pass must go to the nearest classroom or office for directions.

FAMILY RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) – The Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides confidentiality of student records. No one may be allowed access to a student’s record without the permission of a parent or legal guardian. FERPA also provides the parent the right to inspect and review education records.

FIELD TRIPS – The administration reserves the right of final determination of student eligibility for field trip participation based on academic performance, attendance, and behavior. Any student who is currently on Required Parent Conference (RPC) status, suspension, or pending alternative placement may not attend or participate in any school related event or trip. Additionally, students earning any F’s or U’s may also be ineligible. Students are expected to follow all Cashman Middle School and school district rules and regulations when participating in any school event or field trips. Violations will result in disciplinary action.

GRADING SYSTEM – Middle school enables students to lay the groundwork for their educational

futures. The study habits and skills they acquire will determine their academic success in high school and in their post-high school years. Therefore, they should attempt to maintain the highest grade average possible. To comply with high school and college grading systems, we still maintain the traditional grading system.

A=Excellent Achievement B=Above Average Achievement

C=Average Achievement D=Below Average F=Failing Work Citizenship grades of Outstanding (O), Satisfactory (S), Needs Improvement (N) and Unsatisfactory (U) are also issued in each class.

HALL PASSES – All students must have a hall pass/corridor pass if they are in the hallways during instructional time. Students in the hall without a pass will be subject to disciplinary action. All hall passes must include time, date, and teacher’s signature.

LOCKERS – Lockers are issued to students who have completed an application that is signed by a

parent/guardian and returned to the school. Students must purchase a $5 Cashman MS combination lock for their locker. No sharing or switching of lockers is permitted. Valuables are not to be placed in lockers as the school assumes no responsibility for the loss or theft of items from lockers. Lockers are to be kept neat and free of graffiti and/or stickers. Lockers remain the property of the school. School officials reserve the right to examine the contents of lockers for reasons of health, safety, and security without notice. LUNCH CREDITS – Lunch credits and applications for free or reduced lunch credits may be obtained

in the cafeteria from 6:45 AM. – 8:05 AM. Student numbers are to be used only by the student who is assigned that number. Credits may not be sold, shared, or given to others. Students found to be selling, sharing, or trading lunch credits will be subject to disciplinary action. CMS participates in the My School Bucks program which allows parents to manage student lunch accounts on line. Parents may set up student lunch accounts at www.myschoolbucks.com.

LUNCH TIME PROCEDURES – Students released for lunch must move to the cafeteria in an orderly manner. Once in the cafeteria, students need to be seated at a table, and wait to be dismissed to the windows or Student Store. Students may not save spaces in line for their friends or cut in line. Students found cutting in line will be sent to the back of the line. There is no roaming about the cafeteria. When students are finished eating, they are to remain seated until released to go to class. Students will be dismissed by table. Students are to remain in the cafeteria or designated area during the entire lunch period. Students are to use the restrooms in the cafeteria if necessary. Specific instructions will be reviewed with the students at the beginning of the year. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES – Parents who wish to meet with their child’s teachers may schedule conferences through the Counseling Office (ext. 4300). The counseling office will schedule the meeting with the student’s counselor and academic team or with specific teachers. Our philosophy is to be proactive and meet early on to address concerns. PERSONAL BELONGINGS – Students who bring personal belongings to school are responsible for

their security and safety. The school is not responsible for any items damaged, lost, stolen from lockers, or stolen from anywhere within the school during a school day, from the school at night, or over a weekend. This includes cell phones, bicycles, band instruments, clothing, school items, or any personal property. Students are responsible for all materials issued to them (textbooks, musical instruments, etc.) during the school year.

PARENT CONTACT BY PHONE – The school tries to keep parents informed of student absence through the use of an automated system. This system will automatically call the home of any student marked absent, even for one period, with a prerecorded message. The calls will begin at 4:00 PM and end by 9:30 PM. The system pulls attendance and phone number information from the school’s records. For this reason, it is vital that the school is kept informed of any and all phone number and address changes. This can be completed online using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or in person by completing a census form with the registrar. Calls may be made for absences that will be excused, but have not been updated in the computer. In addition, parents and students may receive automated phone messages regarding upcoming school activities.

PHONE MESSAGES – Good parent/student communication is essential. With our busy lives it is sometimes necessary to get messages to students at school. However, due to possible violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) we are unable to take messages over the phone. In order to serve our parents and students and comply with FERPA, the legal parent or guardian will need to come to the school and present ID for a message to be delivered. REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS – Reporting of student’s progress is done by sending home mid-quarter progress reports, quarterly report cards, and by having parent/teacher conferences as needed. Please check with your child to review their progress. Information may also be accessed through Infinite Campus. In addition, teachers also send out grade reports, consult with parents by telephone, and arrange for any specific parent conferences that are necessary.

REGISTRATION/CLASS FEES – In some classes, students may be charged for materials required to

construct “special projects” which may be taken home. Students may also be required to bring materials necessary to complete special projects. Any fees charged will reflect actual cost of the materials used by the students. P.E. uniforms and other fees may be paid for in the Student Store. Please refer to specific Course Expectations for information about fees. RETENTION POLICY – The staff and administration of Cashman Middle School believe that each

child should be exposed to successful experiences academically, socially, and emotionally during their middle school years. We believe students must have a minimum of academic success before being promoted to a higher-grade level. Students who have academic, social, and emotional difficulties during a school year will be identified and counseled. Additionally, students who meet the Nevada State and District criteria for retention will be retained. SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY – Students are expected to remain in selected courses for the entire

school year. Request for schedule changes will not be made based on lunch periods or to request a specific instructor/team. Requests for schedule changes are considered for the following specific educational needs only: (1) misplacement in academic area, (2) successful completion of summer school course work, or (3) failure to achieve a passing grade in English, reading and/or math. Please note: due to increased/decreased enrollment, the administration may balance classes by transferring students from on class and/or teacher to another. Every effort will be made to ensure a smooth transition for students.

SCHOOL RECORDS – The school houses current students’ cumulative school records. Parents and students may view school records by submitting a written request to the principal’s office.

STANDARDIZED TESTING PROGRAM – Students will take various standardized tests throughout the

school year. These tests include District Assessments, SBAC, MAP, Science CRT’s (8th grade), End of Course Exams, and WIDA. We test to find out how well our students are doing in relation to other students and in relation to our expectations. Our faculty uses the results to evaluate its instructional program and make changes where necessary. Students are told ahead of time when these tests are given. Parents are encouraged to discuss the importance of testing with their children to help ensure that students do their very best.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS – All students are required to wear their school issued

identification cards at all times. Identification cards are made during picture day and lanyards provided. Current school year identification cards will be required to obtain lunch, to attend athletic events, to check out library books, and to attend after school activities. If a student loses his/her Student ID, he/she must purchase another ID for $5.00 at the Student Store. All students whether purchasing pictures or not will be photographed, free of charge, for the identification card. Not wearing your ID is considered a violation of the standard student attire policy. USE OF TELEPHONE – The office telephone is a business phone. During the school day, the office phone can be used only in emergency situations. For this reason, students should make arrangements for after school activities prior to the start of the school day.

VALUABLES – Valuables (including iPods and other electronic devices) or large amounts of money

are not to be brought to school. The school assumes no responsibility for the loss or theft of such items. VISITORS – Parents are always welcome and encouraged to visit the school and their child’s

classes; however, a minimum of twenty-four hours notice is required. All visitors are to report to the Reception Desk immediately upon entering the building. Visitors will be given a visitor’s badge to clearly identify them as they move about the campus.

Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school (visiting relatives, friends from other schools when that school is not in session) as it is a disruption to the instructional environment.

WEBSITE – The Cashman Middle School website can be accessed at: www.cashmanms.com

WITHDRAWAL/TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER SCHOOL – Cashman Zoned Students When a student is moving from Cashman Middle School attendance zone, he/she must obtain a Pupil Release and Transfer Form from the registrar in the administrative office area. There are no immediate withdrawals. The registrar’s office must be notified at least one business day prior to the withdrawal. The parent or guardian must come to the school to initiate the withdrawal

process. The student must return all textbooks, empty his/her locker, and pay all fines and fees before grades and records can be transferred to another school.

AMSE Students Students who have accepted a seat in the Academy of Mathematics, Science and Engineering at Cashman Middle School have agreed to a year-long commitment to the school. Any transfers are at the Principal’s discretion.

Magnet Academic Standards

1. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of a 2.0 (C average). 2. Students who earn a D or F in coursework will be placed on probation. 3. While the school will work with families to ensure the academic success of each

student, the student will be required to meet the expectations of the program. A student coming in academically deficient, in coursework related to the program to which they applied, will be asked to participate in the following which may include, but is not limited to, tutoring, and/or additional coursework, so that they may be successful in the program.

Magnet Attendance Standards

1. Students must maintain good attendance while attending a magnet program. 2. Students that earn (5) or more unexcused absences within a semester will be placed on

probation. 3. Students who have a combined (10) tardies during a quarter will be placed on

probation. Magnet Behavior Standards

1. Students who receive a suspension will be placed on probation. 2. Students who are referred for expulsion and/or formally expelled will be dismissed

from the magnet program. 3. Students must earn a minimum of S-satisfactory behavior in all of their classes.

Students earning an N-needs improvement or U-unsatisfactory will be placed on probation.

STANDARD SCHOOL ATTIRE (SSA) – Cashman Middle School’s dress code policy requires our

students to dress in the adopted standard school attire (SSA). The parent-adopted SSA policy seeks to ensure that attire will enhance, rather than distract, our students. The Cashman SSA is as follows: • Pants/shorts/skirts/skorts/capris in the following solid colors only: black, khaki, and navy

(including blue jeans). Denim and slacks are permitted. All pants/shorts/skirts/skorts/capris must be design/logo free and be worn according to CCSD Policy outlined below. No sweatpants and no leggings.

• Shirts/Blouses must be solid color collared shirts (long or short-sleeved, logo free or school logo) in the following solid colors only: white, red, black, and navy. This includes those garments worn underneath.

o Cashman school spirit t-shirts/fine arts shirts can be worn on Fridays only. o Logo free, solid colored (white, red, black, or navy blue) sweaters may be worn over

approved shirts. o Sweatshirts (plain or school logo) in the approved colors (white, red, black, or navy blue)

may be worn over approved shirts. o Please note: students must be able to remove their outerwear (jackets, sweaters, coats)

and still be in compliance with the adopted school dress code. o All t-shirts, tank tops, etc. worn under the approved polo must also be free of slogans,

designs, advertisements and must be white, red, black, or navy. o Approved shirts and sweatshirts are sold in the Student Store.

The following additional guidelines are in accordance with Clark County School District Regulations 5131 and must be adhered to as well:

• Shoes with soles must be worn. Acceptable footwear includes tennis shoes, loafers, flats, pumps, dress shoes, and closed-toe sandals. All shoes requiring shoelaces must be laced and tied appropriately. House shoes, flip flops, Roman sandals or other open toed shoes are prohibited.

• Wearing headgear is prohibited on campus and must be removed as soon as a student enters. Headgear includes hoods, knit caps, holiday hats, bandanas, headbands, baseball caps, sunglasses, etc.

• Pants must be the appropriate size. Oversized or undersized pants are not acceptable. Sagging of pants is not permitted. Rubber banding, tying, tucking or blousing pant legs in any way is not allowed. Pants must be a solid color and free of all wording, pictures, studs, jewels, etc. Pants must be free of holes or slits. Sweatpants, warm-up pants, and all other types of athletic pants are prohibited. Extremely wide legged pants are also prohibited. Belts are encouraged for the purpose of holding up pants. Belts and belt buckles must be free of initials, pictures, words, studs, hanging strings or fringe, and excessive decorations.

• Shorts, skirts, and skorts must be sized to fit and be the appropriate length (no more than 2 inches above the knee). Oversized or undersized clothing is not acceptable. This apparel must be Standard School Attire colors and free of all wording, pictures, studs, jewels, stripes, frays, etc.

• Jackets and coats free of slogans, advertisements, designs, etc., must be an approved solid in color, of the appropriate size and worn with approved clothes underneath. Jackets and coats must be removed while the student is inside the building. Only permissible outerwear is the CMS logoed sweatshirt/hoodie or solid sweatshirts/hoodies in approved colors. CMS logoed sweatshirts/hoodies can be purchased at the Student Store. (Note that jackets and coats are not a substitute for collared shirts).

• Visible jewelry, studs, and other similar items, which are attached by body or facial piercings are considered a health and safety issue or disruption, and are prohibited.

• Hair must be a natural color (e.g., no pink, green, blue, etc.)

DISCIPLINE All students are expected to behave appropriately while at school and during extracurricular activities. The essence of good discipline is respect for authority, respect for others, respect for self, and respect for rules. This attitude, which begins at home, is reinforced at school and applied

through life. In order to guarantee an excellent learning environment for all students, the following school wide discipline plan has been adopted. It is based on the expectation that no student will interfere with teacher instruction, another student’s learning, or engage in any behavior that is not in their best interest or in the best interest of others.

At Cashman we recognize and appreciate that the majority of our students conduct themselves in a positive and constructive manner at all times. However, it is important that all students carefully read and become familiar with the rules and consequences so that there are no misunderstandings. Please remember school rules and expectations apply while on-campus or at off-campus school-related activities as well on the way to and from school.

When students engage in inappropriate behavior, they will be dealt with fairly and consistently. Students may be subject to a range of disciplinary actions based on the nature of the infraction, the number and types of behavioral referrals, and the frequency at which the student is referred for disciplinary action. This range includes, but is not limited to, student conferences, detentions, in-school suspensions, required parent conferences, formal suspensions, placement in Behavioral School, expulsion, police citation, and/or arrest.

COUGAR CORE VALUES- The Cashman Core Values were designed by the faculty, staff, students,

and families of Cashman Middle School. All members of the Cashman Community are expected to act in accordance with the agreed upon Core Values, and students will be rewarded and celebrated for their display of: HEART- Inspiring Respect & Kindness EMPOWERED- Believing in Ourselves & Others RESILIENT- Rising Strong Together OWN IT- Taking Responsibility ENGAGED- Living the Moment SUCCESS- Achieving Together

**Please note that while the information in this handbook addresses many of the possible acts or behaviors that may affect the mission, process, or function of the school district, it is not intended to be inclusive. The Clark County School District’s Behavioral Guidelines booklet contains a more complete listing of infractions and consequences.

DISCIPLINE DEFINITIONS – Discipline is the combination of a mental attitude and a system of

personal self-control that results in a standard of behavior demonstrated by appropriate conduct in all situations.

Detention: Detention may be assigned by a teacher or a dean as a disciplinary measure. Students will be given twenty-four (24) hours notice before being required to serve a detention. Failure to serve a detention may result in a Required Parent Conference. In-School Suspension: A Notice of In-School Suspension is a disciplinary action that requires the temporary removal of a student from class/classes. The student is allowed to remain at school.

Required Parent Conference (RPC): A Notice of Required Parent Conference is used by the dean, assistant principal, and/or principal when a student/parent conference is required. Students may not attend school until the conference has been held and the student has been reinstated to school. While on RPC status, a student cannot be on any school district property or attend any school-related activities. If a conference is not held within three days, unexcused absences will accrue. Suspension: A Notice of Suspension will be used in cases of serious nature that require the temporary removal of a student from school. While on suspension, a student cannot be on any school district property or attend any school-related activities. Substance Abuse Awareness Program: CCSD in conjunction with Juvenile Court Services, sponsors a student/parent substance abuse program. When the behavior problem is related to substance abuse, the student and parent will be required to attend the drug intervention program. When a student is under the influence or in possession of a controlled substance on school grounds or at school activities, participation in this program is mandatory. Behavioral School: Behavioral School is an alternative program which provides instruction for students who have had behavior problems in the regular school. Students may be referred to behavioral school for such infractions as listed in the CCSD Behavioral Guidelines booklet. Expulsion: An expulsion is the total termination of enrollment in the regular schools in the Clark County School District with future enrollment in alternative education program. Arson, battery, selling of controlled substance, immoral conduct, robbery/extortion, and possession, use, transmittal, or concealment of ANY weapon will automatically subject the student to expulsion. Habitual Discipline: Nevada Law (NRS 392.4655) states that a student shall be deemed a habitual disciplinary problem if the school at which the student is enrolled has evidence which documents that in one school year:

1. a student threatened or extorted or attempted to threaten or extort another student or teacher or other personnel employed by the school.

2. a student has been suspended for initiating at least two fights. 3. a student has a record of five (5) suspensions from school for any reason.

If a student is deemed a Habitual Disciplinary Problem, the law requires that the student be expelled from the school for a period of equal to at least one semester.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Bullying/Cyber Bullying Property Damage Campus Disruption Public Displays of Affection Computer Misuse Racial Remarks Dishonesty Robbery/Extortion Disrespect Smoking Disrupting Class Tagging Fighting Tardiness Gambling Theft

Harassment Threatening Immoral Conduct Truancy Inappropriate Dress Verbal Altercations Insubordination Weapons/Simulated Weapons Intimidation/Threats

Possession or use of alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons (including pocket knives), lighters, matches, fireworks, or other dangerous material is prohibited and subject to expulsion from school and referral to CCSD School police. Consequences for these or other unacceptable behaviors may include a combination of any of the following:

• Parent-Contact

• Referral to Counselor

• Referral to Administration

• Detention

• Required Parent-Student Conference

• In-School Suspension

• Out-of-School Suspension

• Placement in Drug/Alcohol Program

• CCSD Behavioral Program

• Expulsion

ABSENCES – If a student is thirty (30) or more minutes late from class, he/she are considered absent. Students who accrue excessive excused or unexcused absences will be referred to the administration and may be required to submit medical documentation for additional absences and/or be referred to CCSD School Police for citation.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY – Includes, but is not limited to, cheating on tests, plagiarism and collusion.

Examples of academic dishonesty include:

• copying from another student’s test or paper

• using material during a test which is not authorized by the teacher

• talking with another student during a test

• knowing, using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part the contents of an un-administered test

• substituting for another student or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test or bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered

Plagiarism – The use of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work into one’s own written work for credit. Collusion – The unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing a written assignment.

CLASSROOM RULES – Each academic team will have a discipline plan for use in their classrooms. Please review course expectations for specific guidelines. The plan will include the rules for the class, positive consequences for following the rules, and negative consequences for breaking the rules. Minor offenses that will be addressed in this format include, but are not limited to, tardiness to class and infrequent failure to be prepared for class. This plan will be shared with students on the first day of school and posted in the classroom so students know what is expected. The teacher’s plan may use any of the following for dealing with unacceptable and/or disruptive behavior:

1. Teacher/student conference 2. Teacher/parent conference (phone or in person) 3. Teacher supervised detention (twenty-four hour notification required) 4. Referral to counseling personnel 5. Referral to administration

ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITY – Students receiving any F’s and/or U’s may not be

eligible for school sponsored field trips and activities. In addition to other eligibility requirements, the previous quarter’s report card or the most recent Progress Report or Report Card will be utilized to determine eligibility. Students who are habitually truant, currently on RPC or suspension, suspended during that quarter, or referred out of Cashman M.S. at any point during the school year will be ineligible.

FOOD AND GUM – Eating food or drinking a beverage is permitted in the cafeteria only. There is

not to be any gum chewing anywhere on campus at any time, including at after school activities, due to concerns for sanitation and campus cleanliness.

HANDS-OFF POLICY – To ensure the focus is on learning at Cashman Middle School, students are

required to maintain a “hands-off” policy. All students must keep their hands to themselves. This applies to horseplay, public display of affection as well as other situations. There is no such thing as “just playing around.”

LOITERING ON CAMPUS – When the dismissal bell rings at 2:21 p.m. students are expected to exit

the building. Students are prohibited from being on campus after 2:30 p.m. unless they are enrolled in Cougars’ Den, serving a detention, receiving tutoring, or participating in school-sponsored activities.

NUISANCE ITEMS – Items not directly associated with the educational program are not allowed on

campus. The following serve as examples: Fidget Spinners iPod/MP3 Players Electronic Games Water Balloons Cameras Stuffed Animals Water Guns Skateboards Trading Cards Scooters Kendama Heelies/Shoes with wheels

Students in possession of such items will have them confiscated and may be subject to disciplinary action. These items are not permissible for use.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES – There will be school assemblies during the school

year. Students will pass to and from the gymnasium and sit in the designated area with their teachers. Student behavior must display courtesy at all times and unacceptable conduct will not be permitted. The privilege of attending is limited to those who maintain acceptable behavior. Students are to do the following:

1. Be quiet and listen when a person approaches the microphone/podium. 2. Remain quiet and do not talk during the program. 3. Applaud or clap when appropriate and never whistle, boo, or stomp feet. 4. Remain seated until dismissed by the person in charge, and then exit the gym with the

teacher. 5. Any student removed from an assembly for inappropriate behavior will be placed on a

Required Parent Conference and restricted from attending the next assembly.

TARDIES – Students are expected to be on time to school and to each of their classes. Being on

time is an excellent personal trait that is highly valued by society and employers. The Cashman Middle School staff will work to help you establish a routine of being on time. Students are expected to be in their seats or at their appropriate workstations prior to the bell. The tardy policy is as follows: 1st Tardy- Warning 2nd Tardy- Warning 3rd Tardy- Phone Conference with Parent 4th Tardy- Referral to the Counselor 5th Tardy- Referral to Administration for discipline which will include RPC Periodic Tardy Lock Outs will be held, during which students will be brought to the office, and parents will be required to sign the student in to school the following day. Any student who is more than thirty (30) minutes late to class will be counted absent for that class. These absences are included in the total number of absences accumulated by a student. Students who are habitually tardy to classes will be placed on Required Parent Conference (RPC) status so that parents and administration may develop further incentives to ensure students are not tardy.

TRUANCY – A student is truant when he or she is absent from school without a valid and verified

excuse from parent/guardian. Forged notes and fraudulent telephone calls will result in an absence being considered as truancy and the school contacting the parent/guardian. Skipping any part of a class or not checking out through the office upon leaving school , during the school day, is also considered as truancy. When a student has three or more unexcused absences the student is declared a habitual truant. Habitual truants may be reported to the local law enforcement agency for legal action under the Nevada Revised Statue 392.142.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE AND PROCESS – CCSD is committed to nondiscrimination in its programs, activities, and services, and to providing facility accessibility. Parents, students, staff, or other members of the public who are seeking information, or have questions about the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and facilities in the district, should contact the building principal with their inquiry and the building principal will respond to the inquiry within a reasonable period of time. The building principal may, if necessary, refer the person to one or more of the following individuals, who will respond to the inquiry within a reasonable period of time:

Equity and Diversity Education Department: Diversity/Affirmative Action Title IX Coordinator 799-8484 Student Programs/Services Access: Compliance Officer: Office of Compliance and Monitoring Student Support Services Division 799-1020

Student Athletics/Activities Access: Instructional Support/Student Activities Executive Director 799-8474