LITCHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

LITCHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

1109 Hoke Street Gadsden, AL 35903 Telephone ? 256-492-6793 Fax ? 256-492-4010

2015 - 2016

STUDENT HANDBOOK

ADMINISTRATION

Principal Mr. Charlie Parker

Asst. Principal

Briget Lovelace

Office Manager Counselor Media Specialist Cafeteria Manager

Brenden Perry Margaret Haygood Joy Lee Verma Rigby

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

School Administration Table of Contents Administration of Gadsden City Schools Mission Statement School Calendar Bell Schedule/Enrollment Policies Core Academic Curriculum Program of Studies/ School fees Guidelines for Promotion Retention, Middle Schools Grading Proposal Missing classroom assignments Pre-AP Program Attendance and Absences Legal Excuses for Absence from School Unexcused Absences, Other Absences Steps to Follow When Absent Truancy and unexcused absence warning Student Responsibility/Make-up work Leaving School/Checking out/Arrival & Dismissal Excused & Unexcused Tardies and Tardy Policy Drug-Free School Policy System Fighting Policy System & State Department Safety Police Harassment and Threats by Students Cell Phones/Electronics Pagers/Communications Policy of Legal & Ethical Use of Technology Resources Policy Statement Electronic Mail, Internet Media Center Policies Physical Education Policies Food Services & Lunchroom Policy Special Services Counseling Services Non-Discriminatory Policy - Visitors Drug Free Zone Statement Supplies, Lockers Textbooks/Library Books Dress Code Halls/Medications/Searches Parent Information

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Telephones, Student Records Extracurricular Activities Dances Parent-Teacher Conferences iNOW Access Emergency School Closing Procedures, Withdrawal Checks/Money, Classroom deliveries Meningococcal Disease and Vaccine Student Handbook Acknowledge Form

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Kelly Cochran ? President Nancy Stewart-Vice-President

Mike Haney ? Member Deb Howard ? Member Ralph Lane ? Member Frank Cylar ? Member Lynn Taylor ? Member

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS

Dr. Ed Miller, Superintendent Dr. David Asbury ? Director of Technology & Human Resources Mrs. Rhonda Perry ? Director of School Improvement & Accountability

Mrs. Nancy Blackwood-Director of Title I Mr. Larry Weathers ? Director of Student Services Mrs. Sharon Maness-Director of Special Education and Special Services Mr. Johnnie Parker ? Testing Coordinator and Child Nutrition Program

Mrs. Cindy Isbell ? Custodian of Funds

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Litchfield Middle School is to provide a balanced, comprehensive, innovative educational program that will challenge each individual student to reach his intellectual, technological, emotional, moral, social, and physical potential. Emphasis shall be placed upon the development of self-esteem and the recognition of every individual as a person of worth. We are committed to providing an atmosphere of learning where selfdiscipline and responsibility are nurtured; individuality and uniqueness are respected; and students are equipped to become creative and productive citizens.

BOARD POLICY

Nothing in this handbook is meant to circumvent or replace Gadsden City Board of Education policy. In the event there are any conflicts between information in this handbook and board policy, board policy will take precedence.

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