STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

2018 - 2019 School Year

Adam M. Andrews, Principal

Walter Rozier, Assistant Principal

Jackson Middle School 235 College Avenue

Jackson, Alabama 36545 251-246-3597; 251-246-3540 - Office

251-246-6017 - Fax

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT:

Mr. Larry E. Bagley, Superintendent

CLARKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD

MEMBERS:

Mrs. Sherry Barnes

Mr. Barry Chancey

Mr. Charlie Anderson

Mr. Thamus Douglas

Mr. Clinton Hawkins

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Principal's Message ......................................................................... 1 Mission Statement ............................................................................ 1 Vision Statement .............................................................................. 1 School Beliefs ................................................................................. 2 Bell Schedule ................................................................................... 3 School Calendar................................................................................. 4 Attendance/Absences ..................................................................... 5 Assembly ......................................................................................... 5 Book Bags and Purses .................................................................... 6 Buses ............................................................................................... 6

School Bus Rules, Regulations, and Violation Consequences ... 6 Changes of Transportation ............................................................. 7 Car Riders and Walking Students ................................................... 7 Check-In/Check-Out ........................................................................ 7 Child Find ......................................................................................... 8 Clarke County Student Code of Conduct .......................................... 9

Classification of Violations ......................................................... 9 Procedures for Administration of Formal Disciplinary Action .... 9 Minor Offenses ? Class I .............................................................. 9 Administrative Responses ? Class I .......................................... 10 Intermediate Offenses ? Class II ............................................... 10 Administrative Responses ? Class II ....................................... 11 Major Offenses ? Class III ......................................................... 11 Administrative Responses ? Class III .........................................13 Conduct .......................................................................................... 13 Conduct in Dining Room .......................................................... 13 Conduct in Halls ..................................................................... 13

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Corporal Punishment ..................................................................... 14 Counseling ..................................................................................... 14 Disciplinary Policy ......................................................................... 14 Dress Code .................................................................................... 14 Electronic Communication Devices ............................................... 16 Extracurricular Activities ............................................................. 18 Fighting ........................................................................................ 18 Fire Drill ....................................................................................... 18 Gangs ........................................................................................... 18 Gifted Education Services .............................................................. 19 Health Services .............................................................................. 19 Homerooms..................................................................................... 20 Homework ..................................................................................... 20 Honor Roll ..................................................................................... 20 Insurance ...................................................................................... 20 Leaving School Campus ................................................................ 20 Lockdown ...................................................................................... 21 Lockers .......................................................................................... 21 Lost and Found .............................................................................. 21 Make-Up Work ............................................................................... 21

Unexcused Absences .............................................................. 21 Parent Excuse Covering Absences .......................................... 22 Media Center/Library .................................................................... 22 Parent Conferences ...................................................................... 22 Parent Volunteer Organization ...................................................... 22 Personal Property ......................................................................... 23 Physical Education Exemptions .................................................... 23 Presence on Another School Campus ............................................ 23 Promotion ...................................................................................... 23

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Report Cards and Progress Reports ............................................ 23 Restricted Areas ............................................................................ 24 School Visitation ............................................................................ 24 Search and Seizure ........................................................................ 24 Selling of Items on Campus .......................................................... 25 Semester Exam Exemption Policy .................................................. 25 Sick Policy ...................................................................................... 25 Statement of Compliance .............................................................. 25 Statement of Liability ................................................................... 26 Student Use of Office Telephone ................................................... 26 Tardiness ....................................................................................... 26 Textbook Policies ......................................................................... 26 Tornado/Severe Weather Drill ..................................................... 27 Weapons/Drugs ........................................................................... 27

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear Jackson Middle School Students, Staff, and Parents,

Welcome to the JMS family. As this school year begins, we are excited about continuing to build on our academic, athletic, and positive community influence. Our staff is working hard to prepare engaging and rewarding learning experiences to meet the needs of all students. We will be adding additions to our school garden project with the purchase of a greenhouse through a USDA grant. We will also be expanding our efforts in agricultural education through partnerships with the Alabama Extension office and the Alabama Wildlife Federation. Continued partnerships with the Alabama Civil Air Patrol and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center are designed to bolster our already successful Science and Robotics departments. We will continue to research, purchase, and utilize state-of-the-art technology to ensure that our students at JMS have every opportunity to prepare for present and future jobs.

We look forward to seeing our new students as well as those who are returning to us. We have high expectations of our students, and we have high expectations of ourselves to help all JMS students learn and grow into well-rounded citizens. Our continued goal is to develop leadership skills, social and emotional skills, and academic skills to prepare students for success, not only in middle school, but also in high school, career, relationships, and life-long learning. Parents, you play such an important part in the school's success in these endeavors. We value your opinion and support as we seek to make our community, state, and nation a better place through our students.

We look forward to another year of continued success in academics, athletics, and the community. I wish you all a wonderful school year. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me and know that my door is always open. Go Aggies!!!

Sincerely,

Mr. Adams M. Andrews, Principal

Jackson Middle School Mission Statement

The mission of Jackson Middle School is to serve as a positive environment for academic and personal development between the elementary and high school years. We believe that this mission extends to the total school environment.

Jackson Middle School Vision Statement

The vision of Jackson Middle School is that our students, in a safe and healthy environment, will develop an understanding of and a respect for themselves and others, a love of learning now and in the future, and a

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sound base of academic skills. Moreover we will help each student recognize that they all have rights and responsibilities in a democratic society.

Jackson Middle School Beliefs

Belief is the knowledge that we can do something. It is the inner feeling that what we undertake, we can accomplish. For the most part, all of us have the ability to look at something and know whether or not we can do it. In belief there is power. Our eyes are open, our opportunities become plain, and our vision becomes reality. 1. Each student should have the right to learn in an atmosphere

conducive to learning. 2. Students, teachers, and administrators should treat each other with

respect. 3. Learning is enhanced by maintaining a physically safe and comfortable

environment. 4. Collaboration is essential among parents, teachers, and students in the

development of character. 5. Students should be held accountable for proper behavior within the

school and community. 6. Students need strong discipline and an environment conducive for

learning. 7. Students should be challenged to achieve their maximum potential. 8. Disciplined, responsible, and motivated students with positive self-

concepts will more likely attain and achieve the high standards set for them.

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