FOX MIDDLE SCHOOL

Fox Middle School Braves

National School of Character

743 Jeffco Blvd Arnold, Missouri 63010

Mr. Aaron Wilken, Principal

Mr. Nik Maxwell, Assistant Principal Ms. Ruth Gioia, Counselor Mrs. Amy Romano, Nurse Mrs. Gaye Masters, Secretary Mrs. Katherine Lowery, Diagnostician Mrs. Rebecca Hudson, Diagnostic Secretary

Important Phone Numbers

This Agenda Belongs to: Name: ________________________ Locker #: __________ Team: ________________________ Advisory: _____________________

Fox Middle School

296-5077

Fox Middle School Fax

282-5171

Fox C-6 Administrative Offices 296-8000

Fox C-6 Transportation Office 296-5331

Fox High School

296-5210

Safe Line

296-SAFE

Homework Hotline (after 4 pm) 296-5077

Please visit our website at foxms.fox.k12.mo.us for up-to-date school and club information and daily announcements. You can also log-in to your Edline page from the FMS website.

**Students must carry their agenda at all times**

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The Fox C-6 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Section 504 Coordinator: Asst. Supt. - Elementary Education Central Office 745 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold, MO 63010-1432 Telephone: 636-296-8000

Title IV Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, Title II Coordinator & Age Act Coordinator: Asst. Supt. - Human Resources Central Office 745 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold, MO 63010-1432 Telephone: 636-296-8000

Any person may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution's compliance with the regulations implementing Section 504, Title II, Title VI, Title IX, and the Age Act.

-NON-DISCRIMINATION AND STUDENT RIGHTSSEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS

Sexual harassment of students by employees or other students is strictly prohibited by the School District. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

? Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student's educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.

? Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a student's academic status or progress; or

? Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is used as the basis for evaluating the student's performance within a course of study or other school-related activity.

Whether a student voluntarily submits to sexual advances or requests is irrelevant for the purposes of this policy. Students who believe they have been the victims of or have witnessed sexual harassment should report the incident(s) to any teacher, guidance counselor or school administrator. The staff member who receives the complaint shall promptly inform the administrator who is designated to investigate such reports, or to the next level administrator who is not the subject of the complaint. Employees who witness sexual harassment against students shall immediately notify the designated administrator, or the next level of administrator who is not the subject of the complaint. There will be no adverse action taken against a person for reporting an incident or participating in or cooperating with an investigation.

The appropriate administrator shall conduct an investigation of the incident and shall take disciplinary action where appropriate, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion of the student or suspension and/or termination of the employee, in order to ensure that further sexual harassment does not occur. Confidentiality will be preserved consistent with applicable laws and the responsibility to investigate and address such complaints. Students who believe that their complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved may use the normal grievance procedure. Publication disseminated to employees and students will inform them of this policy.

FOX MIDDLE SCHOOL

2012-2013 Student Handbook Signature Form

We the undersigned have read and understand the Fox Middle School 2012-2013 Student Handbook.

I have received my 12-13 Action Agenda. I understand that I must carry my Action Agenda with me at all times. If I lose my Action Agenda I will be responsible for purchasing another one at a cost of $6.00. I also understand that my teachers will not allow me to leave the classroom unless I have my Action Agenda Hall Pass Log with me.

The Action Agenda contains the Fox Middle School Student Handbook. Parents and students are expected to become familiar with and follow the rules, which provide for the general welfare of the entire student body.

_________________________________ __________

Student Name (please print)

Grade

_________________________________ __________

Student Signature

Date

__________________________________ __________

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

NOTE: * Please tear out this completed sheet and return it to your advisory teacher.

Who Let the Out?

If you can meet the following requirements you will be eligible to go on a field trip on a SCHOOL DAY IN MAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND, A STUDENT MUST HAVE...

A 96% OR BETTER ATTENDANCE AVERAGE ? this is based on total absences, regardless of the reason for the absences or whether they were excused or unexcused

READ AT LEAST 10 BOOKS ON YOUR DETERMINED READING LEVEL BY APRIL 1st ? All students are required to read and pass a quiz on one book each month as part of their language arts course. Advanced students must pass 2 per month.

NO D'S OR F'S ON ANY OF YOUR REPORT CARDS

NO MORE THAN 3 OFFICE REFERRALS FOR BEHAVIOR ISSUES AND NOT OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS

NO MORE THAN 5 REFERRALS TO THE RECOVERY ROOM THROUGH THE BIST PROCESS

I have read and understand the criteria for the Who Let the Braves Out? incentive and the Reading Counts Program. I am aware that attendance is based on total days missed,

regardless of whether they were excused or not and that exceptions will not be made for students that don't meet the attendance requirement. I also understand that grades,

behavior, reading and BIST will be factors in whether or not my child is eligible for the field trip in May. The location of the trip will be named at a later date.

Student Signature _______________________________ Date ______________

Parent Signature ________________________________ Date ______________

Standard Complaint Resolution Procedure for No Child Left Behind Programs

This complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the No Child Left Behind Act(NCLB) A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by Department of Education personnel.

Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member, or other person directly involved with an activity, program, or project operated under the general supervision of the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly being violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted. The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district policy.

The Fox C-6 School District implements the following procedures for resolving complaints which may arise concerning possible violations of the provisions of all Federal Programs:

1.

Complaints may be filed by parents, advisory councils, district staff members, concerned organizations, or individuals

within the Fox C-6 School District.

2.

To be considered, the complaint should allege a violation of the Elementary and Secondary Act; the General Education

Provisions Act as it applies to all Federal programs; any state rules or guidelines; or the application as approved.

3.

The complaint should be in writing and signed by the individual or his representative and submitted to the Federal

Programs Coordinator for the Fox C-6 School District.

4.

Unless unusual circumstances arise, 30 days will be the maximum time for investigating

and resolving the complaint by the Federal Programs Coordinator.

5.

The Fox C-6 School District will provide the complainant, his representative, or both an opportunity to present evidence

regarding the complaint and an opportunity for the complainant to question the parties involved.

6.

A written decision will be rendered by the Fox C-6 School District to the complainant, the Missouri Department of

Education, and the DAC and provided to all parties involved within 30 days of the filing of the original complaint. (note 3

above)

7.

The complainant may appeal the decision to the Missouri Department of Education within 30 days of receiving the

decisions of the Fox C-6 School District Federal Programs Coordinator.

8.

Complaint procedures will be disseminated annually to interested parties including all advisory councils within the Fox

C-6 School District.

If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Missouri Department of Education. If there is not evidence that the parties have attempted in good faith to resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the parties to do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such resolution. Any persons directly affected by the actions of the Department may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by the Department itself. Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact local district of Department personnel.

- MISSION STATEMENT -

The mission of Fox Middle School is to help every student realize his or her full potential and become a responsible, productive, respectful citizen. Fox Middle School is committed to promoting life-skills where students have the ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome life circumstances.

- FOX MIDDLE GOALS -

The number one goal of the staff is the continual improvement of student achievement and attendance. The following goals have been developed by the faculty, staff, students and parents of Fox Middle. Fox Middle will work to promote a positive learning environment for all students, recognize, reward and publicize the success of students and staff, celebrate the good things young adolescents achieve, increase parent participation, teach tolerance and practice responsibility.

- MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL -

Dear Students and Parents, I anticipate another exciting year at FMS for both you and your child. At Fox Middle, we have a dedicated and talented staff of

educators that always puts students first and challenges them to be successful in all that they do. We are honored to carry the title of "National School of Character" and will continue to make character education a part of the way we do things at FMS. As always, the focus at FMS remains developing bright, caring, responsible young adults.

FMS thrives through the continued cooperation of students, parents, staff, and the community. Please feel free to get involved at FMS and to contact any of our staff members at any time with questions, concerns, or compliments. I look forward to working with you and your child.

Aaron Wilken, Principal

- WELCOME -

The Fox Middle School staff extends to you a warm and sincere welcome. We hope the time you spend at Fox Middle will be both academically rewarding and socially enjoyable. Your school experiences in the classroom and outside of the classroom will be as good as you make them. As a citizen of this school you are expected to become familiar with and to follow the rules which have been established for the welfare of the entire student body. This handbook has been prepared by the staff and students of Fox Middle in order to help you become acquainted with rules, policies, and procedures at Fox Middle. Ignorance of rules and policies will not be an excuse to avoid following the rules and policies as described.

It has been our experience that students do better academic work, get along better socially, and generally, enjoy their educational experience more when they are well informed of their school's governing rules and policies. We are asking you to take some time at home to go through the Handbook with your child. We sincerely believe your time will be well spent and as the year progresses, you and your child, as well as school officials will be rewarded for your efforts.

From time to time, school correspondence will be sent home usually by 7th hour teachers. In case your child has just commenced his/her Middle School experiences, you may find some memory lapses in his/her keeping you as well informed about the school as was the case during the past elementary school years. In order to assure us that such information does reach the parents, we would appreciate your prompt signature on all such correspondence, including three week progress reports, quarterly grade cards, etc. Your cooperation is essential to our maintaining a high quality educational program for our community's most important product - - your children.

- CHARACTER EDUCATION -

Character education plays a major role in everything we do at Fox Middle. Our Character Education program this year will be guided by the traits outlined in the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.

Effective teens... are proactive. ? Take responsibility for your life. begin with the END in mind. - Define your long-term goals in life. put first things first. - Prioritize, and do the most important things first. think win-win. - Have an "everyone can win" attitude. seek first to understand, then to be understood. -Listen to people sincerely. synergize. - Work together to achieve more. sharpen the saw. - Renew yourself regularly.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

1. Homework Requests - Fox Middle School

provides a service called "Homework Hotline." Homework hotline is available everyday after 4:00. Call the school at (636 296-5077) and follow the prompts. Students who are absent must call the hotline to check for assignments from their team. Worksheets and other items can be requested to be picked up from the office for multiple day absences. For students who will be out more than three (3) days, please call the office and homework will be arranged for you to pick-up

2. Report Cards- Report Cards are sent home with students approximately 2 weeks after the end of each quarter. The 1st and 3rd quarter report cards are to be picked up by parents during parent conferences. The 1st and 2nd semester report cards are mailed home. If the student has a book charge or other outstanding debt, the report cards must be picked up and the debt cleared in the office prior to receiving the report card.

3. Edline- Please keep up-to-date on your child's progress through , our online portal. For help accessing Edline, call the office.

4. Retention - Student grades (all subjects), ability, attitude, conduct, motivation and attendance will be used in making a determination to retain. Teachers and counselors make recommendations to the principal regarding retention. The final decision rests with the principal. Students who are retained will remain the grade the entire year. The Following policies and procedures will be used in determining whether or not a student is to be promoted to the next grade level.

In the 7th grade, students are required to take two (2) semesters of English, Science, Math and Social Studies. This constitutes eight (8) semesters of required classes. In order to be promoted to the 8th grade, students must pass five (5) of eight (8) required semester classes and one-half (1/2) of any elective classes that they may be taking.

In the 8th grade, students are required to take two (2) semesters of English, Science, Math, Social Studies. This constitutes eight (8) semesters of required classes. In order to be promoted to 9th grade, students must pass five (5) of the eight (8) required semester classes, and one-half (1/2) of any elective classes they may be taking.

5. Withdrawal from school - To withdraw from school the parents shall notify the school immediately. The student will turn in all books

and other materials during class periods throughout the day.

6. Parental Conferences ? Parents will be invited to parent conferences at the end of 1st and 3rd quarter. Parents are always free to call the office for a parent/teacher conference if there are concerns regarding your student's progress.

7. Prime Time ? The first 20 minutes of each class period will be protected from interruption. The office will minimize interruptions and students will not be allowed out of the classroom.

8. Text Books ? The Fox C-6 School District has dedicated a lot of resources towards purchasing new text books. In an effort to keep the books in as good condition as possible, students will be required to cover their books with the covers provided by teachers. Students are not allowed to share books.

9. Missing/Late Homework ? Fox Middle School teachers and administration believe that giving students the option of not turning in homework is not appropriate. Students will be required to turn in all work. Students missing assignments may be pulled from classes, miss advisory activities, or be required to stay in after-school tutoring for failing to turn in homework. Students are expected to complete daily homework assignments. Non-participation in class and on school work or projects is not an option at Fox Middle School.

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Excellent attendance is an important part of getting a good education. Please observe the following rules: Regulation 2600 Consolidated School District No. 6 (Fox) 1. Absences from School - Prolonged and excessive illness without a doctor's verification will be considered un-excused. The school is required to notify the Juvenile Office in Hillsboro when students continue to be truant. Fox Middle will notify Juvenile authorities after the 10th day absent when there is not appropriate documentation to justify absences. Fox Middle School accepts the following as excused absences:

Illness in which student is taken to see a physician (notes must be signed by the physician)

Absences mandated by order of government agency or court order

Death of family member (please obtain a bereavement note from the funeral home)

Observance of religious holiday Pre-arranged absences approved in advance

and in writing by administration

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