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Student Handbook

2015 - 2016

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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2016

Spanaway Middle School

Welcome Warriors

Welcome to Spanaway Middle School, home of the Warriors! You are entering a school of high academic and behavioral expectations, where we are dedicated to helping you grow in character, confidence, and college readiness, and where we expect all of our Warriors to follow the Warrior Way by being respectful, responsible, and safe in all they do.

At Spanaway Middle School, we take student academics, behavior, and safety very seriously. Our staff are committed to helping you achieve your potential, and we share the responsibility with you and your parents in helping you succeed at Spanaway Middle School both academically and behaviorally.

You will be challenged to do your best every day you are at Spanaway Middle School. We expect excellence from all of our students, and we are here to help you achieve that excellence. We expect you to attend school each day, complete your assigned class work on time, and follow our expectations. Advisory time is used every day to facilitate learning and academic success, and to help build your career and college readiness. Extra help is available to assist you as needed.

Please use this handbook as a guide to help you succeed, and if you have any questions about anything in this handbook, please call the school.

Thank you and have a GREAT year!

WARRIOR PRIDE!!!

Tami Nelson

Tami Nelson

Principal

Chris Lezcano

Chris Lezcano

Assistant Principal

Important Notice

Please be aware that this handbook is meant to be a guide and is not all-

inclusive of all district and school rules and policies.

Photo by Reagan Howell

Spanaway Middle School is working together to develop

each student's character, confidence, and college

readiness.

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Breakfast

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Bell Schedule 2015 - 2016

6th Grade Schedule

6:45 - 7:05

Locker/Announcements

7:05 - 7:15

Block 1

7:15 - 8:42

Block 2

8:45 - 10:07

LUNCH

10:10 - 10:40

Block 3

10:45 - 12:17

Exploratory Classes

12:20 - 1:00 AND 1:03 - 1:45

Breakfast

7th and 8th Grade Schedule

6:45 - 7:05

Lockers/Announcements

7:05 - 7:15

1st Period

7:15 - 8:05

2nd Period

8:08 - 8:58

3rd Period

9:01 - 9:51

4th Period

9:54 - 10:44

5th Period:

ADVISORY AND LUNCHES

7th Advisory 1st Lunch Advisory 8th Advisory 2nd Lunch

10:48 - 10:50 10:53 - 11:23 11:26 - 11:58 10:48 - 11:25 11:28 - 11:58

6th Period

12:01 - 12:51

7th Period

12:54 - 1:45

Hallway and Stairways

? Always walk to the right side of the hallways for safety purposes.

? Always use the appropriate Up/Down staircases. ? Hands and body to yourself. ? Avoid inappropriate play, pushing, or loitering. ? Use Voice Level 2. ? Be courteous to everyone. ? Don't disrupt other classes. ? Walk, don't run! ? Halls clear at 1:50 p.m.

Hall Pass Policy

10/10 Rule: Students are not to be in the halls during the first 10 minutes of class or the last 10 minutes of class. These are key times to solidify daily learning in each class through entry and exit activities.

Teachers will not let students out of class unless called by the office or for medical reasons.

Use your passing time wisely!

Don't let your teacher let you leave class without a blue clipboard! Students in hallways or stairways without a pass will be subject to discipline.

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Spanaway Middle School Expectations

Be in PRIDEWEAR when you enter SMS Backpacks, hats, and jackets stored in lockers

Hats and hoods OFF in SMS Walk and talk quietly in the hallway Up/Down staircase rules apply all day

Respect "No Gum Areas" Consume food and drink in the Commons only

Clear water only in classrooms and hallways Be on time for class Be prepared for class

Keep your hands and feet to yourself No Public Displays of Affection (PDA)

Campus Access

Spanaway Middle School students are allowed in the Commons at 6:45 a.m. The hallways are open to students at 7:05 a.m. Classes begin for all students at 7:15 a.m. and conclude at 1:45 p.m.

Spanaway Middle School is a closed campus: students may not leave during the day without permission. If a student leaves campus for any reason without checking out, they will be considered truant and face disciplinary action.

All students who are not involved in a supervised afterschool activity must be out of the building no later than 1:50 p.m. Once students leave the building for the day, they are not allowed to return until the next morning. Students that remain on campus without adult supervision will be assigned community service.

Bicycles

If a student lives within a one-mile radius of Spanaway Middle School, they may walk or ride a bike to school. However, students must secure their bike with their own lock on a daily basis in the bicycle port. The district assumes no liability for loss or damage which may occur to a bicycle that is brought to campus.

Skateboards and Roller Blades

Skateboards and roller blades are allowed on campus property but may not be used on campus property.

Parking Lots and Driveways

Although the district provides bicycle racks, driveways, and parking lots for the use of students, employees, and the public, the district assumes no liability for loss or damage occurring in connection with their use. All persons who use such facilities do so at their own risk.

Lockers

Spanaway Middle School students will be assigned a locker to store their belongings. To prevent locker issues, remember the following:

? Learn your combination by memory. ? Do not tell anyone your combination. ? Do not change lockers. ? Do not share your locker with others. You cannot be

sure who else has access when you do! ? Do not store money or valuables in your locker. ? Do not put pictures, stickers, or pennants on lock-

ers. ? Do not write on lockers. ? Do not leave food in your locker overnight.

SMS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged goods belonging to students! Students are responsible for the care of the locker assigned to them and for the property contained in the locker. Items left in lockers after the last day of school will be donated to charity.

Lockers are school property and may be inspected at any time. Locker searchers are authorized under RCW 28.600.210-240. If the safety and welfare of school children is threatened, searches of school-issued lockers and their contents is a reasonable and necessary tool to protect the interests of the students as a whole.

Personal Property

The district cannot and will not assume liability for personal property lost due to fire or theft, nor for damage or destruction due to accident, acts of vandalism, or any other cause. Students choosing to bring personal property on school premises do so at their own risk.

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Spanaway Middle School PrideWear

All students must enter Spanaway Middle School in PrideWear and remain in PrideWear throughout the school day. All students must wear clothing that fits. We will not sell clothing that is too small or too large. Student safety is our main concern.

SMS Logo PrideWear items are available for purchase in the ASB Office. All PrideWear must be unaltered and in good repair. No holes, writing, and/or colored ink.

ITEM

SMS Logo Crew Neck Sweatshirt

COLOR Royal blue

COMMENTS SMS Logo Crew Neck Sweatshirt only

SMS Logo T-Shirt

SMS Logo Hooded Sweatshirt

White, Blue, or Red

SMS Logo T-Shirt only. PrideWear T-Shirts as used as regular, daily PrideWear.

PrideWear T-Shirts MAY NOT be worn in P.E.

Royal Blue

SMS Logo Hooded Sweatshirt only.

SMS Logo Vests

Red and Royal Blue

SMS Logo Vests only. Solid-colored red, white, blue, gray, or black shirts only must be worn under SMS vests. Low-cut shirts are not to be worn. SMS Club, SMS sports, and SMS Music shirts may be worn under vests.

Monday - Thursday: Regular Spanaway Middle School PrideWear must be worn. Friday: Regular Spanaway Middle School PrideWear or official SMS Club, SMS Sports, or SMS Music T-Shirts, sweatshirts, or hoodies must be worn.

Athletic teams and clubs representing Spanaway Middle School may wear their uniforms on game day only if approved by the coach. No sweats or warm-ups are allowed during this time.

Students who are not in PrideWear take up valuable learning time and cause a disruption to the learning environment. Disruptions to teaching and learning at Spanaway Middle School are strictly prohibited and students will be disciplined for not adhering to school dress standards. If a student arrives at school without PrideWear, parents will be contacted to bring appropriate PrideWear to school. Repeated violations will result in disciplinary consequences.

Civi-Day Expectations

Throughout the school year, there may be specific days which are designated as Civi-Days. On Civi-Days, students are allowed to wear clothes other than SMS PrideWear. Students are expected to dress appropriately, following SMS rules, on days that have been designated as Civi-Days, and the following guidelines must be observed:

Not Acceptable During Civi-Days

? No oversized, baggy, sagging clothing; pants cannot be worn lower then the top of the hip bone, dragging on the floor, or overly bunched around the ankles.

? No hats or headgear (i.e., bandanas, sweat/headbands, caps, berets, stocking caps, hairnets, scarves), sunglasses, visors, etc.

? No pajamas, boxers, tank tops, spaghetti straps, etc. ? No slippers. ? No sweatpants, tight leggings, warm-ups, joggers, or spandex pants. ? No tight, revealing clothing, or clothing that reveals bare torso or undergarments. ? No advertisements of gangs, weapons, drugs, or violence. ? No chains or spiked accessories.

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SMS PrideWear Regulations for 2015 - 2016

Anything which distracts from the learning environment will be confiscated.

Clothing Pants/Jeans

Colors

Regulations

Black, tan, grey, or blue jeans

Must be in good repair: no holes, no writing, no fraying. No stripes, even on shorts. Must be a solid color. No athletic pants, lycra or nylon stretch pants; no sweats, yoga pants, leggings, jeggings, warm-ups, or joggers. No neon, decorations, or straps hanging down. Must be worn on hips.

No sagging. Zip-ties will be used if pants are sagging below the waist. Small emblems on the pockets are acceptable.

Skirts and Skorts

Black, tan, Top of Knee-length or longer. Slits in skirts must not be overly revealing.

grey, or dark Must be in good repair: no holes, no writing, no stripes. Must be a solid color.

blue

Shorts

Black, tan, grey, or blue jeans

Knee-length or longer. Must be in good repair: no holes or writing. No stripes. Must be a solid color.

Shoes, Socks, Stockings, and Sandals

Jewelry

Belts

Footwear must be designed for public use at all times. Must have hard soles. No bedroom slippers. Stockings or nylons must not have holes or writing, nor stripes or any other patterns. Fishnet stockings are not acceptable.

No excessive jewelry on necks, arms, or fingers. No spikes or chains. Body piercings must be quick release.

No spikes, chains, or chain loops. No hanging wallet chains. No lewd or vulgar language.

Makeup/Markers

No face paintings, no gothic makeup, no writing on face or body.

Bandanas

Sunglasses, Hats, and Headgear

Coats, Jackets, Backpacks, and Backpack Purses

No bandanas of any color are to be worn on any part of the body. Bandanas are considered gang paraphernalia. School discipline will apply. Policy 3241.3.

Not to be worn in the building or during the school day on any part of the body.

Outer coats and backpacks cannot be brought into classrooms, but may be brought or worn to school and then put in the student's locker once they arrive. Jackets may not be worn over PrideWear. PrideWear must be the top layer visible.

If a bag or purse can be worn as a backpack and/or if it is large enough to carry a binder, it must be left in your locker.

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DIGITAL LEARNING

iPad Expectations

Spanaway Middle School became the first middle school in the district to issue iPads to every student in February 2015. All students will receive an iPad for the 2015 - 2016 School Year, and with this new educational tool comes expectations that must be followed.

Remember: iPads are for educational use! Misuse of iPads will not be tolerated at Spanaway Middle School!

iPad Use in the Classroom

Use it as the teacher asks. When the class is using it, keep it on task and on the class app. When the class is not using it, keep it off, face down, and on the desk.

Don't forget: iPads are for educational use only! Pictures and videos are prohibited without teacher permission.

iPads Around School

Turn it off in the hallways! Keep it out of the bathrooms and locker rooms. Pictures and videos are prohibited without adult permission. Do not access social media or associated apps. Take care of your iPad: do not drop it, eat around it, or otherwise destroy it.

Remember: Spanaway Middle School is not responsible for lost or stolen iPads!

Personal Devices

Spanaway Middle School encourages all students to keep their personal electronic devices at home. Too often these devices are used to distract students and disrupt their learning.

In order to maintain the integrity of the classroom and order in our school, we will be confiscating these devices in the school building.

Occasionally, students may be allowed to use personal devices with a specific staff member's permission. Failing to get specific permission from the supervising staff member, using the personal device without permission, or creating a disruption with the device that is inappropriate to the learning environment will result in the item being confiscated and students may lose future use privileges. Any staff may ask students to turn off, put away, or hand over a personal device, and students are expected to respectfully comply.

The first time a student has a device confiscated, they may pick it up after school. Any other time, the item will only be able to be picked up, in person, by a parent/guardian.

Please keep cellphones out of the classroom! The only electronic devices permitted in classrooms are district-issued iPads.

The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices, nor will they investigate the potential theft of such devices.

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