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Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolFamily HandbookSchool Year 2019-2020An International Baccalaureate Middle Years ProgrammeRelationships and Results, Every Child, Every DayMarlene MagrinoPrincipal1840 Constitution Ave. NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202.939.5380| fax: 202.673.3783 | EliotHineMS | @EliotHine | ehms201732385190500Charles Eliot-Lemon G. Hine Middle SchoolPrincipal Marlene MagrinoAugust 26, 2019Dear Families, Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I am truly excited to continue serving as the Principal at Eliot-Hine Middle School. Last year was a tremendous year of growth for us and we look forward to soaring even higher this year. Our Faculty and Staff are excited to share this year of learning with you and your child. Our goal this year is to have trusting relationships throughout the building and to achieve amazing results for every child, every day. Please let our team know if there is any way we can improve your experience at Eliot-Hine and better meet the needs of you and your child. My door is always open to you for questions, feedback, and suggestions. Please review this Student & Family Handbook and use it as your guide throughout the school year. This handbook serves as an initial source for clarification of policies. Any changes made to the content in the handbook, as well as the rationale for the change, will be shared with you as the year progresses. In order for our school to be a place of ambitious learning and impressive growth, it is essential to have a welcoming environment and a foundation of partnership. Your personal investment supports the success of your child and the school community as a whole. We are a stronger community when we are all contributing. We ask that you do so in whatever way you can. Thank you for entrusting us to nurture, challenge, support, and celebrate your child. We take this responsibility seriously and will always bring our very best to this work.?Building a strong family-school partnership is essential for our success. If I have not already, I would love the opportunity to meet you. Please stop by to introduce yourself, attend a PTO meeting, or reach out by email or phone. With a brand-new building on the way and active support and investment from the community, we have the opportunity to collaboratively write a grand chapter in Eliot-Hine’s history. Let’s do this work together for your child as well as for all of the future children who will learn and grow at Eliot-Hine for years to come.In Partnership, Marlene MagrinoPrincipalTABLE OF CONTENTSGENERAL INFORMATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5ACADEMICS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8SCHOOL POLICIES & PROCEDURES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15DCPS GRIEVANCE…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20BULLYING FAQ…………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….. 21PARENT SIGNATURE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22NOTE: This book is intended to be a helpful guide to students at Eliot-Hine Middle School. It is not all-inclusive, and the administration reserves the right to make changes.GENERAL INFORMATION432435090488EHMS Mission Statement?The mission of the Eliot-Hine Middle School is to prepare students for success beyond high school by providing:??A rigorous academic program, individualized instruction, socio-emotional support, and diverse extra-curricular activities for students.??Purposeful support, coaching, and individualized professional development for teachers.??Proactive communication and intentional engagement of families and all stakeholders through home visits, curriculum nights, community partnerships, PTO, and collaboration with feeder schools.??EHMS Vision Statement?The Eliot-Hine Middle School develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people. Our students are compassionate, adaptable, self-advocates who are committed to global awareness, intercultural understanding, and respect. As critical thinkers, they effectively collaborate and communicate to find solutions to real world problems. As an IB World School, we prepare our students to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.??Our Promise to Students?We will:??Make school a welcoming, warm, and positive place.??Hold students and ourselves to high expectations??Include and value every voice in our community.??Seek to understand when a child’s needs are not met.??Ensure learning is challenging and fun.??Work as a team to accomplish our goals.???IB MYP?The purpose of IB Middle Years?Programme?is to provide a thorough study of the various core disciplines, a holistic view of knowledge, intercultural awareness and communication and the development of global ethics and values. The aim is to awaken the intelligence of students and teach them to recognize relationship between school subjects and the world outside of the school walls by combining knowledge, experience and critical observations.????Core Values???ERIC the Eagle?pursues?excellence?in all he does. He demonstrates?responsibility?and upholds his?integrity?at all times as a valued member and leader in?our?Eliot-Hine?community.??E?Excellence?Participate fully?Persevere through challenges?Reflect and revise?R?Responsibility?Be on-time and in location?Be prepared?Care for our space and property??I?Integrity?Follow instructions the first time?Tell the truth?Admit mistakesC?Community?Be kind to one another?Use positive language and appropriate volume?Maintain a safe space?????????Bell Schedule 2019?-?2020?Daily School Hours:? 8:30?AM?- 3:00?PM**Students should arrive at 8:20 to ensure they clear security and are in class by 8:30 sharp!?All Grades (6th?- 8th)?Period 1?8:30 am – 9:19 am??Period 2?9:22 am – 10:11 am??Period 3??10:14 am – 11:03 am??Period 4?11:06 am – 11:55 am??Period 5??11:58 am – 12:47 pm??Period 6?12:50 pm – 1:16 pm??Period 7?1:19 pm – 2:08 pm??Period 8?2:11 pm – 3:00 pm??FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPPORTParents and family members are an essential part of the Eliot-Hine Middle School community. Family Engagement helps increase student achievement and student self-esteem. Your active involvement in EHMS will ensure success for all students. As a parent, you are your child’s most important teacher – and best advocate. Let your child know you care about their school performance. Students succeed when they know their teachers and parents are working together. Please see below for specific duties and responsibilities to support your child’s success this year. We look forward to partnering with you this year!Build active relationships with your child’s teachers and in our school communityBe sure to have a Remind app and a current phone contact in RemindCheck ASPEN to stay in the know about your child’s grades, and check agendas nightly for homeworkCheck the website () for updatesJoin the PTOParticipate in opportunities to volunteer at the schoolAttend all conferences regarding your child Attend 8th grade mandatory meetings (if your child is an 8th grade student)Ask for help when you or your student needs itProvide the school with feedback to let us know how we are doing If you have questions and/or concerns and you do not know who to contact, reach out to the grade level administrator (listed below) who will be able to address your concern. All contact information is in this handbook.8th Grade – Marlene Magrino, Principal7th Grade – Joscelin Lockhart, Assistant Principal6th Grade – Keiron Phillips, Assistant PrincipalVisitors We welcome parents and other visitors to Eliot-Hine Middle School during the school day. Parents/guardians are encouraged to witness the engaging activities taking place in our classrooms. We request that visits to classrooms or meetings with staff are scheduled as an appointment in advance. We take classroom instruction seriously and aim to minimize disruptions to learning. The safety of our students is of utmost importance. ALL visitors, including parents must pass through security and report to the main office to sign in and receive/wear a badge. Visitors, including parents, are escorted while moving in the building. This is to ensure your child and the school remains safe at all times. Volunteers The strength of our school is in our people. Volunteers are always welcome, and we value the skills and contributions our families and community members offer. Volunteers and/or chaperones who work directly with students are required to complete the DCPS clearance process. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lena Heid, our Connected Schools Manager. You can also sign up on our website or in our main office. Details about the fingerprinting process can be found online here: are the core of everything we do at Eliot-Hine Middle School. We aim to educate the whole child Through a rich and rigorous curriculum aligned with DCPS expectations and the MYP IB Programme. International Baccalaureate: Middle Years Programmed (MYP)Eliot-Hine Middle School offers a balanced curriculum that prepares students for high school and college. The framework for this rigorous study is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP).? The MYP curriculum provides a broad and academically challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world.? Implementing the MYP will ensure that our students are academically and socially prepared to become both critical and reflective thinkers as well as to meet the global challenges of the 21st century and beyond.The Middle Years Programme Curriculum comprises eight subject areas: Language A (English), Language B (Spanish), Humanities (Social Studies), Technology, Mathematics, Arts, Sciences, and Physical Education.We believe that students learn best when their learning experiences have context and are connected to their lives. ?We strive to help students develop their personal understanding, their developing sense of self, and responsibility in their community.The IB MYP fosters a distinct set of attitudes/qualities that will prepare students for the world we live in. The characteristics of the Learner Profile define our expectations for all students’ academic and social engagement. The Learner Profile defines ten attributes that express the values of the MYP. These attitudes/qualities will make an exceptional contribution to the culture and climate of EHMS and at home. 5664200000IB Learner ProfileThe International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program guides instruction, assessment, and culture at Eliot-Hine Middle School. To learn more please visit: myp/Courses OfferedCourse Offerings6th Grade7thGrade8th GradeEnglish Language Arts (ELA)6th Grade Honors ELA7th Grade Honors ELA8th Grade Honors ELAMath6th Grade Math7th Grade Math8th Grade MathAlgebra IScienceEarth ScienceLife SciencePhysical ScienceSocial StudiesWorld GeographyWorld CivilizationsUS GovernmentSpanishLanguage & CultureSpanish 1ASpanish 1BHealth & PEHealth & Physical EducationVisual Art/PhotographyVisual Arts/PhotographyMusic MusicBroadcast CommunicationsRadio BroadcastReading InterventionSTARIWilson Reading*Additional courses for intervention and enrichment will be offered during the school year.Academic Expectations All Eliot-Hine Middle school students participate in 7 classes per day. Each class period begins with a daily Do Now (warm up activity, journal prompt, reflection question, brain teaser, mental math, etc.) to prepare students for the day’s lesson(s). Students are then engaged in group and independent work, determined by the day’s objectives, and should be assessed daily (informally or formally) Students can expect: Daily performance tasksDaily homework assignmentsWeekly quizzes and/or bi-weekly assessmentsEliot-Hine Middle School follows the DCPS guidelines and expectations for grades. Grades are determined by active completion of all the above as well as adherence to general classroom expectations. The grade weights are as follows:5% Participation Do Now (Students tardy to class will miss this grade.)Participation RubricFirst Five/Last Five50% Practice and Application Classwork 40% Assessments Quizzes and Tests (30%)Project Grade (10%)5% HomeworkAll grades are entered in ASPEN and teachers are expected to update grades bi-weekly. Parents and students can access ASPEN using their unique login to view grades. DCPS Grading ScaleNumerical ValueGrade93-100A90-92A-87-89B+83-86B80-82B-77-79C+73-76C70-72C-67-69D+64-66D<63FClassroom ExpectationsThe following expectations ensure that learning environments remain focused on academics.Entry ExpectationsAll students will turn in cell phones when entering building.All students will be in school uniform while on school grounds and on school sponsored trips.All students will be on time to every class.All students will greet staff members when entering the building and when entering classrooms.All students will enter classrooms calmly and quietly and take their seat.Classroom ExpectationsAll students will be prepared and have appropriate writing utensils for every class.All students will follow directions the first time.All students will use appropriate language and be kind to one another.All students will maintain a safe space.All students will care for the space they are in and all materials around them.Exit ExpectationsAll students will help clean up the space around them.All students will be dismissed by a staff member, not the bell.All students will leave spaces in a quiet and orderly fashion.School Dismissal Expectations All students attending make-up classes, office hours, or other after school activity will report on time to the staff member in charge.All students needing to pick up a cell phone will line up quietly and wait for an adult to hand them their cell phone. Only the student or parent who owns the cell phone may pick up the phone. All students will exit the building through the designated door for their class.Hallway/Locker ExpectationsAll students will maintain a voice level of no higher than a Level 2 in the hallways during transitions.All students will maintain a voice level of no higher than a Level 1 in the hallways after transitions. All students will walk on the right side of the hallway to maintain safe passage in the hallways.All students will follow directions the first time and use appropriate language. All students will be allowed to go to lockers only before 1st period, before lunch, after lunch, and after being dismissed from their last period class. All students will have their own locker and will not share lockers with other students.All students needing to be in the hallway after transitions will have a hall pass from a staff member.HomeworkWe believe that homework provides continued practice of skills, extends learning and the application of principles based upon work that has started in the classroom. It provides an opportunity to preview skills and content for future lessons. Every student is expected to read 30 minutes each evening and should keep a reading log. If you/or your child needs to support to meet the expectations, please reach out to your child's advisor for support. FoundationsEvery day, our school community has a 26-minute Foundations period, in which students are engage in lessons and activities that teach and reinforce social-emotional and executive functioning skills. This class is pass/fail and helps prepare students to be successful citizens as well as life-long learners in college and their future careers.Progress Reports/ Report CardsProgress Reports will be given to every student at the midpoint of each quarter. Please use these reports as an opportunity to check in with your child’s advisor and discuss strengths and improvement areas. Report Cards will be issued approximately ten days after the close of each advisory. Please make certain that you carefully review the report card and if necessary, schedule an appointment with the classroom teacher for any concerns. The school utilizes ASPEN as the online gradebook, for all scheduled courses. Parents and students will receive access at the beginning of the school year and are strongly encouraged to view it at least bi-weekly. To receive an account, you must have an active email address on file, please make check with the Main office to add your email address to the enrollment form. Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC)Parent teacher conferences are scheduled three times over the course of the school year to discuss report card grades and review each student’s gains. These supply valuable comprehensive information on the student’s progress in academics and character education. During these meetings, parents are encouraged to share information that shed additional light on the child’s potential, interests, preferences, and learning style in order to enhance the student’s chances of success. Because the school schedules only three school-wide conference days, it is expected that all families participate in these conferences. Important dates are below: PTC Day Friday, October 11thFriday, February 17th Friday, May 22nd Honor Roll Our students recognize that high academic achievement will serve them throughout their lives. The staff at Eliot-Hine loves to celebrate the hard work of our students. The Honor Roll recognizes students who earn a grade of B- or higher in all classes. The Principal’s Honor Roll recognizes students who earn a grade of A- or higher in all classes. Academic Integrity PolicyAcademic integrity lies at the center of our commitment to ERIC and the Eliot-Hine Way. Learning is based on mutual trust and respect between teacher and student. We expect each student to take the responsibility for their learning by demonstrating their integrity in their work. We expect students to have the courage to ask for assistance, the curiosity to research their ideas, and above all, to give their best efforts at all times. What is Academic Integrity?The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) defines Academic Integrity as …a set of values and skills that promote personal integrity and good proactive in teaching, learning and assessment. Eliot-Hine Middle School students agree to the following expectations: We agree to give proper credit to the original work of others.We agree to respect the ideas of others.We agree to work collaboratively while still creating and submitting independent work.We agree to be accountable for our actions.We agree to resist influences such as peer pressure to submit work that is not our own.We agree to respect the deadlines and requirements set by faculty and administration.We agree that any instances of academic dishonesty will result in appropriate consequences.Technology We are fortunate to have computers/laptops available for use in the building for instruction, testing, projects etc. It is important that students DO NOT share their login information with other students. In order to keep the laptops safe and secure, there are laptop classroom procedures defined by teachers. Students are expected to remain on the sites assigned by teachers and may lose access to computers and laptops if this expectation is not met.TextbooksThe DCPS Textbook policy is adhered to at Eliot-Hine. We promote a “no loss or destruction” of textbooks. All students receive textbooks, consumables, and other materials that are pertinent to their learning experience. Consumables once issued become the property of the student and is their responsibility. Any books lost are the responsibility of the child and must be replaced. Only one textbook or consumable is issued per content area per year. Student AssessmentTeachers at EHMS use many forms of assessment – performance tasks, essays, tests, seminars, and projects are all ways teachers learn what students know and can do. Teachers also use these assessments to give students feedback on how they can improve their understanding of the material. Additionally, students at EHMS will be given feedback on our school culture and expectations. Daily Assessments Checking for student understanding is expected daily in all classrooms. Daily assessments may come in the form of a homework assignment, exit slip, or performance task. It is essential that teachers have a means of gauging student understanding daily, to make necessary changes in instruction. “Formative” and “Summative” assessments:Formative assessments are assignments that teachers use to give feedback on student understanding. Teachers use these assignments to let students know what they did well and ways they can do even better on the next assignment. Summative assessments are larger tasks that allow students to show what they can do after a unit of practice and feedback. Formative assessments help students focus on targeted skills before they tackle larger summative assessments.A consortium of states, including the District of Columbia, has worked together to develop a common set of K-12 online tests in English and Math with a focus on preparation for college and careers. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is the annual test used to measure students’ progress in English Language Arts and Math. The DCPS assessment system for SY 2019-2020 includes:All students are administered a diagnostic assessment in reading (SRI) and math (iReady) at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. Unit Assessments – An assessment tool that measures progress in reading (ANET) and math (Affirm) in grades 6-8. This Benchmark tool is administered 3-5 times a year. Summative and Content Assessments – Each content area has common core standard aligned assessments. These assessments are given at the beginning, middle and end of school year. DCPS Cornerstones and IB Units – This year, all students will engage in at least 1 cross-discipline unit with a project-based application as the final assessment.Field TripsField trips are a wonderful way to enhance the school curriculum and expose our students to experiential learning. Field trips are generally linked to the curriculum and all activities associated with field trips should provide evidence of student learning.Students are required to be dressed in their school uniform for all field trips unless an alternative form of dress is approved by administration. Please remember proper planning and preparation is essential for successful field trips. Once the field trip has been approved, each student must have a Travel Permission Form signed by his/her parent/guardian and returned to the field trip organizer. Students cannot participate in a field trip without this signed document. If there is a cost for a field trip unfortunately, no refunds will be given once the vendor has been paid.Clubs, Activities, and SportsThe extended learning program includes tutoring, enrichment activities, and athletics. We also have the Higher Achievement Program hosted at Eliot-Hine. Teachers and staff will advise clubs and activities. All students are encouraged to participate in athletic and academic extracurricular activities. Families and students may also contact the Main Office for an updated listing. EHMS attempts to align extracurricular activities offered through the school with the interests of the staff/students. As a result, the extracurricular activities differ each year as interests and energies emerge. Research shows that participation in extracurricular activities is linked with academic success. All Eliot-Hine students are encouraged to develop new interests and hobbies and to participate in at least one activity of their choosing. In the event these activities interfere with a student’s academic progress we will create an academic support plan collaboratively with the activity sponsor, parent, teacher and the student to support his or her continued participation. Students must demonstrate safe behavior in order to participate in extracurricular activities. We reserve the right to conference with students and families if and when concerns arise. Community ServiceCommunity service and service-learning is an integral part of the IB program. We encourage students in all grades to complete 10 hours of community service. Students in 8th grade can complete up to 25 hours of the mandatory 100 hours for high school graduation. 8th grade service hours are tracked with Ms. Lucas, our Guidance Counselor.School Policies & ProceduresAttendance and TruancyPer the DCPS attendance policy, to receive the maximum benefit from instruction, it is essential that a child report to school each day. Daily presence in school has a significant impact on a student’s academic success, starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances. However, we also know that when students miss too much school – excused or unexcused – they can fall behind academically. Your child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent – which means missing 18 or more days in a school year. When a student is absent from school excuse notes must be submitted by the parent/guardian within 5 days of a student’s return to school after an absence. The note must include a written explanation of the reason for the student’s absence. Parents/guardians may write their own note or may use the DCPS template excuse note form obtained from the school. Examples of excused absences include:Student illness (a doctor’s note is required if a student is absent for more than five days);Death in the student’s immediate family;Necessity for a student to attend a judicial proceeding as a plaintiff, defendant, witness or juror;Observance of a religious holiday;Temporary school closings due to weather, unsafe conditions or other emergencies;Medical reasons such as a doctor’s appointment (a doctor’s note is required);Failure of DC to provide transportation where legally responsible;Lawful suspension or exclusion from school by school authorities;Absences to allow students to visit their parent or legal guardian, who is in the military; immediately before, during or after deployment;Emergency or other circumstances approved by the Director of Attendance and Support Services or designee.Unexcused absences are when school-aged students are absent from school without a valid excuse, with or without parental approval. Examples of unexcused absences include:BabysittingDoing errandsExtended travel (domestic or international)OversleepingCutting classesStudents must be present 80% of the day to be counted as “legally present”. This means if a student skips 2 classes or misses 2 classes due to late arrival or early dismissal, he or she will have an absence reflected on the official records. When a student returns to school after an absence, the student should follow up with all teachers to determine how to make up the lost learning time as well as any assignment completed while the student was out. Per DC law, students who cut class or are absent are subject to the following responses:Parents of students with five (5) unexcused absences will be requested to participate in a truancy conference and referred to the Student Support Team.Students with seven (7) unexcused absences will receive a Metropolitan Police Department/DCPS notification letter.Parents of students with ten (10) total absences – excused or unexcused may be requested to participate in an Attendance follow-up Conference (SST)Students ages 5-13 with ten (10) unexcused absences will be referred to the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) for suspected educational neglect.Students with ten (10) unexcused absences will be referred to the Office of State Superintendent of Education.Students ages 5-13 with fifteen (15) unexcused absences will be referred to Office of Attorney General.Over 30 absences in any single class will result in an automatic failing grade for that class.Students who do not pass all classes, including for attendance reasons will be required to attend summer school and 8th graders will not participate in the promotion ceremony at the end of the year. Early DismissalSchool hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parents are strongly encouraged to arrange appointments at times that do not conflict with the instructional program. When it is necessary for a student to arrive late or leave school prior to the standard dismissal time, a written request should be sent to school, preferably on the day before the date of the half-day absence.Students will not be allowed to leave the school building unless an authorized adult comes to or contacts the school to sign him or her out. Adults will be required to show identification to sign a child out of the building. In order to minimize disruption to the last period of the day as well as our dismissal procedures, students will not be dismissed after 2:15pm, even with a parent present.Kids Ride Free (KRF) ProgramPer the District Department of Transportation, The Kids Ride Free (KRF) program allows students to ride for free on Metrobus, the DC Circulator, and Metrorail within the District to get to school and school-related activities. The new card will be separate from students’ DC One Card and will provide students with free transportation to school and school-related activities. If you would like more information on the overall program, please visit . Positive Student CultureOur school culture is built around a school-wide system called Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is a systems approach for establishing the social culture that is safe and supportive, and it incorporates individualized academic and behavioral supports needed for schools to be effective learning environments for all students. PBIS includes school-wide procedures and processes rooted in a common set of core values and expectations and is intended for all students and all staff in all settings. It is not a program or a curriculum. It is a team-based process for systemic problem solving, planning, and evaluation. It is an approach to creating a safe and productive learning environment where teachers can teach, and all students can learn.PBIS is based around a set of core values (ERIC) that were developed by the staff. Using these core values as a guide, we have created behavioral expectations for our school. You will see these core values and expectations posted throughout the building. The students will be learning these during the first days at school and they will be reinforced throughout the year. When students demonstrate the core values they are reinforced and celebrated and if students are struggling to meet the expectations, we teach and re-teach the skills needed to be successful. We do this by engaging them in a process to reflect, learn and practice a new strategy, and then provide an opportunity for the child to try again to meet the expectation.As part of our PBIS process, teachers and other staff members use evidence-based practices to increase student learning and decrease classroom disruptions. Some of the strategies we will use with all students are:● Constantly teach and refer to our school-wide expectations● Provide students with more praise than correction● Talk to students with respect using positive voice tone● Actively engage everyone in the class during instruction● Use pre-correcting, prompting, and redirecting as we teach● Look for the positive first and provide positive, immediate, frequent, and explicit feedbackStudent Behavior Interventions?Eliot-Hine makes every effort to provide interventions prior to out of school suspension. Suspensions are only issued for active safety concerns or significant disruptions to operations. While a student is suspended, the Eliot-Hine team will begin to draft a plan for the student’s return. The P.A.S.S. Program, formerly known as ISS (In-School Suspension), is our on-campus long-term restorative learning space.?P.A.S.S. staff provide targeted, intensive social-emotional instruction, behavior monitoring, and coaching support for both student and general education teacher. The program assists students in developing self-management skills and relies on data to drive decisions.?Students in the P.A.S.S. program will be expected to attend for a minimum of one full school day, during which they will work on academics, skill-building and community restoration work. Skill-building will be completed across two growth areas: social skills and emotional regulation skills. And then concurrently, community restorative work will be completed to repair any potential harm that has been caused as well as to strengthen relationships between both students and staff and between students.???The Skill Center is?our?short-term restorative learning space. The purpose of the Skill?Center?is?to?encourage?and support students?during their growth process in varied skill areas and as a result, may need?behavioral?or emotional?assistance throughout the school day, on a short-term basis. While in the skill center,?students will work on?learning and mastery?their?own?social-emotional understanding, and?its?application in?different social setting.?The Twilight Program is Eliot-Hine's synthesis of three afterschool programs: extracurricular activities, make-up class and skill-mastery. Extracurricular activities are those that enhance and complement the learning that takes place during the academic school day. Make-up class is the time during which any academic learning time is recovered whether from having been in the skill center or the P.A.S.S. program. Make-up class is run by the teachers who assign it. Skill mastery work is facilitated by our behavior support team and the time during which students will be exposed to both intermediate and advance level skills that they will need as they progress through middle school into high school.??Students waiting for sports practice or other extracurricular activities to begin will have the opportunity for a silent homework help/study hall option also facilitated by the behavior team.Response to Intervention (RTI) RTI is a research-based model, which takes a tiered approach to academic and behavior supports for students. Established systems serve as a vehicle to ensure students on each tier are receiving adequate support. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a research-based system used to create a positive and welcoming school climate. Our PBIS is supported through our unique incentive system and encouraged by all teachers and staff. The RTI team is another evidenced-based system that addresses the academic and behavior needs of struggling students. Building strong partnerships with our parents and utilizing internal or external service providers round out our RTI approach.RTI TiersTier 1: High-quality classroom instruction using research-based programs and instructional methods, universal screening and minimum of three times a yearTier 2: Focused supplemental instruction in small groups, research-based interventions, targeted at specific strengths and needs, progress monitoringTier 3: Intensive interventions specifically designed to meet individual needs, instruction delivered in small groups or individually, frequent progress monitoring.For further information regarding DCPS Discipline Policy and the range of acceptable student consequences, please reference Chapter 25 of the DC Municipal Regulations (DCMR). In the event that a student violates the policy, the school maintains the right to assign appropriate consequences as outlined in the regulation. Student Cell Phone and Electronic DevicesThe Eliot Hine Middle School policy on cellular phones is designed to ensure that the use of cell phones does not interfere with teaching and learning, and safety during the school day. We recognize that as working and busy parents you rely on cell phones for your child’s safety before and after school. As a result, students are permitted to bring their phones to school, but they MUST turn in the cell phones upon entry to school. The cell phones will be returned to the students upon dismissal. Parents/guardians are encouraged to discuss their students’ vulnerability to theft and/or physical harm when they carry expensive electronics. The school will NOT be responsible for the loss, damage or theft of cell phones and other electronic devices, including those devices turned into the school for storage. All students are aware of the policy and the expectations around cell phones. If a student is caught with a cell phone or electronic device during the school day in class, hallway, lunchroom, etc., it will be confiscated and only returned to the parent or guardian, not the student. There will not be any exceptions.Emergency It is very important that we have current information on all students, especially emergency contact person(s) and their current telephone number(s). If there is an accident or illness, parents and/or guardians will be notified immediately. Parents can make emergency notifications easy by correctly completing all forms sent home and returning them promptly. Please notify the office of all changes during the course of the school year. Parents are responsible for informing the principal of any special medical problem that the child may have. We will make every attempt to contact parents in the event of an emergency. The DC Fire Department Emergency Unit, if needing medical attention, will transport students to Children’s Hospital or to the nearest hospital providing pediatric care.Hall PassesStudents are required to have a hall pass issued by a staff member. This will include trips to the restroom, library, nurse, and/or office, as well as any place other than the room to which the students has been assigned.Safety DrillsAll schools practice safety drills to prepare for possible emergencies. Fire drills must be held randomly throughout the school year. These drills are important for the preservation of health and safety of our school family. We also practice Active Threat drills and Earthquake Drills with students. Talk to your children about the importance of these drills and why it is necessary that the practice drills are taken seriously and that all expectations outlined by staff are met.Medical Requirement/Medication PolicyAll students are required to be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and polio with evidence submitted that the DPT booster has been administered to the student within the last ten months. In addition to immunization, all new entrants, six, seventh and eighth grade students must submit evidence of recent physical and dental examinations. Students needing medication while at school must have completed authorization for administration of medication and authorization for medical procedure / treatment form on file with the school nurse. All medications (unless the students has specific authorization for self-administration) should be handed off to the nurse by a parent or guardian.School Illness/InjuryIf students are injured or become ill at school, they should report to their teachers and ask for a pass to go to the nurse’s office. If necessary, the nurse will try to contact a parent. All students who are injured or become ill must check out through the office or school nurse before leaving school and students are never dismissed without parental notification.School ClosingThe District of Columbia Public Schools usually close when severe weather conditions exist, making travel difficult and dangerous. Should it be decided to close schools, information will be broadcasted over the radio and television by 6:30 A.M. or shortly thereafter. All parents and students are requested to listen to the radio and/or television broadcast for school closing announcements or consult with the DCPS Website for up to date information. Often times there is a 2-hour delay and not a full school day cancellation. It is imperative that students still attend school when there is a 2-hour delay. We will still always hold every academic class and students are responsible for that day of learning. Students are not excused for weather when a 2-hour delay is determined to be necessary by DCPS. If you have specific safety concerns regarding weather and travel, please reach out to your student’s grade level administrator to problem solve collaboratively. Student LockersAll students will be assigned a locker. No student may use an unauthorized locker. Students may not share lockers. School and local law enforcement may open lockers. Unannounced inspections of lockers can occur if deemed necessary. Students may go to their locker upon entering the building in the morning before/after lunch, and after school. Coats, book bags, all food and drinks, non-school related items, and/or items causing distraction should be stored in student lockers. Students are responsible for maintaining the care of their personal belongings. Uniform Dress CodeWe believe our school uniform defines us as a community, it is something we are proud to wear and prepares us to perform and achieve in the professional world. It is the responsibility of each student to come prepared for school in correct and complete school uniform. School uniforms include:Red, Navy or grey polos, or an Eliot-Hine shirtKhaki or navy bottoms (Jean (Jeans/Denim are not permitted)Closed toe shoes that secure the whole foot (No slip-ons or sandals)Outerwear: Navy, red or grey OR any Eliot-Hine outerwear. Denim colored jean jackets ARE permitted this year. The following items are NOT permitted: Ripped or torn pantsHatsSki masks, scullies, durags, headbands (worn over hair) and hair bonnetsOpen toe/Slip on shoesCoatsHeadbands cannot be worn OVER hairParents will be notified if a student comes to school out of uniform and we prefer that a parent bring a uniform to the child if one is available. If this is not the case, the student will receive a loaner uniform for the day. Students consistently out of uniform will be charged Eagle Earnings for the loaner uniform. We will keep parents informed if there are any uniform concerns and work with you to resolve them. Please also let us know if support purchasing uniforms or acquiring additional clothing items would be helpful assistance.DCPS Student/Parent/Visitor Grievance ProcessDCPS Comprehensive Alternative Resolution & Equity Team (CARE)The Comprehensive Alternative Resolution & Equity (CARE) Team is responsible for receiving claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying, or any unfair treatment a student, parent or visitor encounter at a DC Public School. The CARE team collaborates with school staff to resolve issues in a timely, equitable and comprehensive manner. #DCPSCARESHow do I file a grievance?Share your concern with the Grievance Point of Contact or Principal at your school. If you need help communicating your concerns, or you would like to share your concerns with the CARE team, please use one of the methods below:Complete the online referral form at: your concern via email to: dcps.care@Call the CARE team directly at: 202-442-5405What to expectDay 1-2: Agency acknowledgement of the grievanceDay 3-9: Investigation and resolutionDay 10: Issuance of a letter of resolution to reporting party with outcome-304799-139699Bullying Prevention: Frequently Asked QuestionsBullying Prevention: Frequently Asked Questions3263900292100Does the DCPS District-Wide Bullying Prevention Policy protect me against cyber-bullying? Yes. Bullying through the use of technology or electronic devices (cell phones and computers) is prohibited. Electronic communication through e-mail, text and all forms of the internet (Kik, Facebook, Instagram and internet postings) are also prohibited and included in the DCPS District-Wide Bullying Prevention Policy. Cyber bullying will be handled in the same manner as face to face bullying.Does the DCPS District-Wide Bullying Prevention Policy protect me against cyber-bullying? Yes. Bullying through the use of technology or electronic devices (cell phones and computers) is prohibited. Electronic communication through e-mail, text and all forms of the internet (Kik, Facebook, Instagram and internet postings) are also prohibited and included in the DCPS District-Wide Bullying Prevention Policy. Cyber bullying will be handled in the same manner as face to face bullying.-2539994686300 If I am being bullied or have witnessed bullying who do I tell?If you are being bullied or have witnessed bullying tell a teacher, principal, counselor or any trusted staff member at school. If you are uncomfortable telling an adult at school tell your parents. Your school has a bullying point of contact that can help you. If I am being bullied or have witnessed bullying who do I tell?If you are being bullied or have witnessed bullying tell a teacher, principal, counselor or any trusted staff member at school. If you are uncomfortable telling an adult at school tell your parents. Your school has a bullying point of contact that can help you. 32639003657600I want to tell an adult about bullying but I am afraid of retaliation. How will I be protected?The school principal or principal’s designee will take appropriate steps to protect students from retaliation when they report, file a complaint of, or cooperate in an investigation of a violation of the DCPS Bullying Prevention Policy. Threats or acts of retaliation, whether person-to-person, by electronic means, or through third parties, are serious offenses that will subject the violator to disciplinary action. I want to tell an adult about bullying but I am afraid of retaliation. How will I be protected?The school principal or principal’s designee will take appropriate steps to protect students from retaliation when they report, file a complaint of, or cooperate in an investigation of a violation of the DCPS Bullying Prevention Policy. Threats or acts of retaliation, whether person-to-person, by electronic means, or through third parties, are serious offenses that will subject the violator to disciplinary action. -2539996515100To read the full DCPS Bullying Prevention Policy, please visit: dcps. for more information.To read the full DCPS Bullying Prevention Policy, please visit: dcps. for more information.-152400135255What is bullying?According to the DCPS District-Wide Bullying Prevention Policy, “Bullying,” means the use by one or more students of persistent, pervasive, or severe written, verbal or electronic communication or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof that:Places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to his or her person of property; orCauses a substantial detrimental effect on the student’s physical, or mental health; orSubstantially interferes with the student’s academic performance or attendance; orSubstantially interferes with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from school activities; orMaterially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school.00What is bullying?According to the DCPS District-Wide Bullying Prevention Policy, “Bullying,” means the use by one or more students of persistent, pervasive, or severe written, verbal or electronic communication or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof that:Places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to his or her person of property; orCauses a substantial detrimental effect on the student’s physical, or mental health; orSubstantially interferes with the student’s academic performance or attendance; orSubstantially interferes with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from school activities; orMaterially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school.Student and Family Handbook2019 - 2020Please tear this page out and return it to your student’s Advisory teacher.Welcome to a new year at Eliot-Hine Middle School! As your child becomes more independent during their middle school years, the relationship between the school and your home is as important as ever. We look forward to working with you to make this an exciting and productive school year for our students.In an effort to achieve this goal, we ask that you read and discuss this handbook with your child. Discuss the importance of following the guidelines and help them understand their role in their education process.STUDENT NAME: _______________________________________________________________PARENT SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________PARENT NAME PRINTED: __________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________ BEST CONTACT NUMBER: __________________________________________________________What is your preferred method of contact (please circle one): Email Phone Text ................
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