BROOKFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL



Brookfield Local Schools

Mission Statement

The mission of the Brookfield Local Schools, in partnership with its shareholders, the Community, is to provide a quality educational program in a safe environment that will enable students to reach their maximum intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.

The following components will enable us to achieve our mission:

1. A Dedicated and Proficient Staff shall ensure a solid base of knowledge for our students to build upon throughout their lives. The staff shall also assist in nurturing our children with respect for self and others to foster better family members, parents, and employees, thus improving the general welfare of the entire community.

2. A Curriculum shall be developed that will enable our students to function and excel in an ever changing society. It will also prepare students bound for higher learning and provide a proper foundation for their subsequent careers. It will be adopted by the Board of Education, implemented by the faculty, with the support of the community.

3. Technology shall be utilized to assist the staff in developing the educational program and to enhance student achievement. Furthermore, students will be given the opportunity to become competent in the understanding and use of technology.

4. A Safe and Secure Learning Environment will enable students, staff, and the community to focus on accomplishing the clearly defined components of the mission statement.

BROOKFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Home of the Warriors

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2012-2013

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GRADE HOMEROOM

This Student / Parent Handbook is courtesy of the

BROOKFIELD LOCAL SCHOOLS

LETTER OF WELCOME

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year at Brookfield Middle School. We are looking forward to working with all of you. One goal this year is to continue an atmosphere of “Respect and Responsibility” in our building. A key to making that happen is good communication between the school, the parents and the students.

This planner is an important tool. Students will receive planners and are expected to have it with them for all classes, every day. Teachers and parents can write notes or ask questions using the planner and it helps students stay organized. Students and parents are responsible for knowing the rules of conduct and dress that are printed here for you. If a planner gets lost, it can be replaced for a $5 fee.

In order to communicate well, we need to be able to get in touch with each other. We ask you to complete emergency information at the beginning of the school year telling us how to best contact you. Update us as your phone numbers change throughout the year. It’s imperative that we reach you in an emergency. We will communicate important information using the “One Call” automated phone system as well.

This is the “communication age”, and with all that technology, comes some problems. CELL PHONES are a national problem for schools. Currently our policy is that cell phones must not be seen or heard from the time the students enter the building until they walk out the doors. Please don’t text your students during the day. If they are seen with their phone on, they will be reprimanded accordingly. Call the office if you need to get a message to your child, and they should come to the office if they need to contact you, not use their cell phones.

Take a few moments to go through this book with your student. That will begin the communication process, and help get this school year off to a great start as we learn to act with respect and responsibility.

Sincerely,

Brookfield Middle School Staff

Shari Baxter, Building Administrator

BROOKFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDENT - PARENT HANDBOOK

2012-2013

ADMINISTRATION /SUPPORT STAFF

Superintendent Mr. Timothy E. Saxton

Building Administrator Ms. Shari Baxter

Guidance Counselor Mrs. Heather Huff

Office Secretary Mrs. Sandy Sydlowski

USE OF MEDICATION

In those circumstances when a student must take medication (prescribed or over-the-counter) during the school day, the following guidelines (Brookfield Local School Board Policy Guidelines - 5330) are to be observed: Parent/Guardian should determine with their physician’s counsel whether the medication schedule can be adjusted to avoid it being administered during school hours.

The Medication Request and Authorization form 5330 F1 must be filed with the respective building principal before the student will be allowed to begin taking any medication during school hours. This written and signed request form will include:

- student’s name

- medication and dosage or procedure required

- times required

- special instructions including storage and sterility requirements

- date medication will be started

- date medication will no longer be needed

- physician’s name, address, and telephone number

- probable side effects

- authorization for school personnel to administer the medication, if necessary

- authorization by both the physician and the parent/guardian for student to self-

administer the medication

- agreement/satisfactory arrangement to deliver medication to/from school

- agreement to notify the school in writing if the medication, dosage, schedule, or

procedure is changed or eliminated. A new request form must be submitted each

school year or for each new medication.

All medications to be administered during school hours must be registered with the principal/school nurse’s office.

Medication that is brought to the office will be properly secured. Medication must be conveyed to school directly by the parent/guardian. Two-to-four (2-4) week supply of medication is recommended. Medication MAY NOT be sent to school in the student’s lunch box, pocket, or other means on or about his/her person. An exception to this would be emergency medications for asthma, allergies and/or reactions.

For each prescribed medication, the container shall have a pharmacist’s label with the following information:

- student’s name

- physician’s name

- date

- pharmacy name and telephone number

- name of medication

- prescribed dosage and frequency

- special handling and storage directions

Over-the-counter medications must be in the original container and be properly labeled.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

School buses are scheduled to arrive at school between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. All students eating breakfast report to the cafeteria. Everyone else reports to the gym. Bus students arriving after 7:30 a.m. will go directly to their 1st Period class. A warning bell rings at 7:30 a.m. and a tardy bell at 7:37 a.m. Students being delivered to or picked up from school will follow the traffic patterns as directed. Students should not be dropped off before 7:15 a.m. and should be picked up promptly at 2:30 p.m. Students will be dismissed via the P.A. system after afternoon announcements. First load buses will go first, then car riders.

COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Section 3321.0 of the Ohio Revised Code states that “A child between the age of six and eighteen years is of compulsory school age, and must attend school.” Regular attendance is one of the first requirements for good progress in school. Skipping classes or truancy is usually the first step toward serious discipline problems. School authorities have a right to know why a student is absent from school. Students not present in school for any purpose are counted as absent. Ohio law indicates below 90% attendance as deficient. Excessive absence may result in withholding of credit and retention for the school year. More than 9 absences in a semester is below 90% attendance. More than 18 absences in a year is below 90% attendance.

ABSENCE TIME LINE

A student is considered tardy until 10:30 a.m.

Arrival to School: Between 10:21 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. - 1/2 day absent

Leaving School: Before 8:30 a.m. - Full day absent

Between 8:31 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. – 1/2 day absent

PROCEDURE WHEN ABSENT

1. When you are not able to come to school, your parents/guardians must call the school office at 448-3003 and report your absence and the reason. If the absence is to be for an extended time, the reason can be given and it will not be necessary to call each day.

2. Calls can be made at any time. An answering machine will respond if no one is there. If homework is desired, inform the school when making the call (in cases when absences will be more than three (3) days).

3. If no call is received, we will contact your home requesting a response. Ohio law requires daily contact when a call is not received. The ONECALL system will automatically make the calls.This may be an automated call

4. If parents are taking you on a trip with them, the school should be informed before leaving. Family vacations should be scheduled on days when school is not in session. In extraordinary circumstances when the parent can demonstrate the necessity for requesting the child's absence for this reason, the principal may approve such a request and parents must complete a form. A poor attendance pattern for a student whose parent requests vacation time would be a valid reason for not approving such absence.

5. If you are to be absent for a long period of time due to illness, the school should be aware of this factor so that home instruction can be arranged for you.

6. The following are the only recognized excuses for school absence: illness (accompanied by a doctor’s note), death in the family, religious holiday, legal matters, emergency at home, quarantine of home, or an absence excused by the building administrator.

7. At any time that absences become excessive, a doctor's statement as to the reasons for the frequent absence is required. Excuse must state that you were unable to attend school. The student must turn in a doctor’s excuse the next day he /she returns to school.

8. Parents shall provide the school with current home, work and emergency telephone numbers.

HOMEWORK PROCEDURES

Parents: If a student has been absent for three (3) or more days you may request homework. In the event of an extended illness, additional homework may be requested provided the previous work was completed and turned in. HOMEWORK IS NOT GIVEN FOR 1-DAY ABSENCE. Call the Brookfield Middle School Office (448-3003) and make arrangements by 8:00 a.m. to pick up work/books. Work will be ready after 2:00 p.m.

LEAVING THE PREMISES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

A note from your parents is required when you are to be excused during school hours. This note should be given to the office by 7:45 a.m. If you return to school during the same day, report to the office. Students are not to leave the building without an adult or family member. Parents / guardians must sign students out in the Middle School office.

TARDINESS TO SCHOOL

Any student arriving at school after 7:37 a.m. is considered tardy. Students late to school in the morning must report to the office before going to class. In case of habitual tardiness you will be referred to the Main Office. A tardy slip must be issued for admittance to class. A student who is tardy to school 3 times per semester will receive an excessive tardy note. Upon reaching 4 tardy slips per semester, the student will receive Detention, or be suspended.

TARDINESS TO CLASS - Refer to Code of Conduct.

RECORDS

Students are asked to inform the teacher and the office about changes in address, telephone number or other information that may be valuable for the student’s health and welfare. Updated phone numbers are critical in case of emergencies.

PERSONAL DATA CARDS

At the beginning of each school year, or at the time of enrollment, each student is given a Personal Data Card for their parent/guardian to complete listing pertinent information about that student and his/her parents/guardians, important phone numbers that may be needed by the school and medical treatment information and consent. These cards should be updated as necessary and will be kept on file in the main office. The student’s social security number must be listed.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical education classes are required of all students in all grades. To be excused for medical or health reasons, a note from a doctor giving reasons must be on file in the physical education office. A student may be excused from a particular class because of sickness or injury by bringing a note from his/her parent. The nurse must approve the request.

NURSE’S OFFICE

Students who become ill during the school day must obtain a pass from their teacher before reporting to the clinic. If the nurse is not available, the student should report to the office. If the student is too ill to remain in school, parents/guardians will be notified and the student will be sent home. A student may not remain in the clinic if a test is being given in this student’s class period. Parents are encouraged to communicate directly to the school nurse any health concerns that may affect the student’s performance or behavior at school. School personnel are not permitted to administer aspirin or any medication to students. Special arrangements can be made with the school nurse for students to receive medications during school hours. No medicine will be administered without proper authorization forms. These forms are available in the office. Medicine will not be accepted by the nurse from students. Parent/Guardian must present the medicine to the school nurse in the original container. Students should not call their parents on cell phones when ill, the school needs to be aware of health situations for safety’s sake.

LEAVING THE SCHOOL BUILDING

Students are not permitted to leave the building without adult supervision for any reason. This includes illness. Parents/Guardians must sign students in and out in the Main Office.

TELEPHONE USE

There is a telephone located in the office. ONLY EMERGENCY TYPE CALLS SHOULD BE MADE DURING SCHOOL HOURS. (Student must have a pass to use the phone.) Cell Phones are not to be seen or used during school hours.

BUS PASSES

Bus passes are issued only for childcare reasons. A note written by that student’s parent or guardian is to be dropped off in the main office before the tardy bell in the morning. The note must include; the student’s name, assigned bus no., phone number, what bus they are riding, address, and the reason. Buses cannot drop students at different addresses without a pass.

GUIDANCE SERVICES

To see the Guidance Counselor about personal, social, or career concerns, use the sign-up sheet on the Guidance Counselor’s door. Indicate when you have your study halls – the Guidance Counselor will send for you. If you have no study halls, put down the period you have Physical Education, music, or art. You are not to wait on the Guidance Counselor without permission.

LOST AND FOUND

All items found in the school will go to Lost and Found. Unclaimed items will be discarded at the end of each grading period.

CAFETERIA

Each student is expected to either carry or buy lunch. The lunch costs $2.00 and extra milk is $.50. You are expected to follow cafeteria rules. Students are expected to eat lunch. If you do not have a lunch, have forgotten it or there is a possibility that it will be brought in, it is your responsibility to check to see if it is in the office. The school participates in the LUNCH BOX program. Students have an account that parents can send money into and check online. Students enter a password on a keypad prior to each purchase. Each student will receive a copy of the policies and each month, a menu.

CAFETERIA PROCEDURES

1. Students are to enter and sit as directed. (SAVING SEATS IS NOT PERMITTED)

2. Students are not permitted to move freely about the cafeteria. Once the students are seated they are to remain seated.

3. Students will get snacks and extras either when they go through or after all students have been through the line.

4. Supervisors may assign seats if necessary.

5. No pop or gum is permitted in the cafeteria.

6. Supervisors will dismiss students, and the students are required to clean trash from the table and push chairs in.

7. Supervisors will send students to throw trash away by tables.

8. Students may use the restroom after obtaining permission from the supervisors and signing out. (Maximum of 4 students at one time - 2 girls, 2 boys.)

FOOD AND DRINK

Food and drink are not to be carried throughout the school. The presence of food or drink in the classrooms and hallways is very disruptive and causes a considerable litter problem. Only food that is “school sponsored” will be permitted outside the Cafeteria.

STUDENT COUNCIL The student council is a service organization elected by the student body. The organization promotes school spirit and conducts projects and activities to improve our school. They work with advisors and administrators for answers and solutions to problems.

DETENTION

For violation of school policy, detention may be assigned. You shall report on the assigned day to the assigned area as determined by the building administrator. Any student on an athletic team or in an extracurricular activity will not be excused from detention for practice sessions or activities that conflict with the detention times. Detentions may be assigned by a teacher or an administrator. Notification of detention must allow for least one day before implementation for parents to organize transportation. Detentions will not be scheduled past the end of the third week of May. Students who violate school policy/rules and who cannot be scheduled for detention due to this fact will receive an alternative discipline up to and/or including suspension as determined by the building Administrator.

EMERGENCY DISASTER

Emergency disaster drills are required by Ohio law. When an emergency disaster is eminent or during emergency disaster drills, you will be given specific instructions. An Emergency Disaster Plan will be posted in each room.

TEXTBOOKS

The Brookfield Board of Education furnishes textbooks for students. Upon issuance of the books, they become the responsibility of the students. Textbooks should have a book cover. If you lose your book, inform your teacher and he/she will lend you another one if possible. If you do not locate the book after a reasonable length of time, you will be asked to pay for the book. There is also a charge for any damage you do to the book. The charge will be based on the degree of damage. Books must last for several years so take care of them so they will be in good condition for the next student.

BOOK BAGS / BACK PACKS / GYM BAGS

Book bags may be brought to school. However, they must fit in the student’s locker and be kept there during the school day. Students may not carry book bags / back packs / or gym bags from class to class. No bags with wheels are permitted. String bags are considered back packs.

FIRE DRILLS

Fire drills are required by the Ohio Revised Code so our students and staff will become familiar with procedures in time of emergency. Exit instructions are posted in each room.Your teacher will review with you the proper exit and where to go. Important things for you to remember are: (1) Stay with your class and stay in line; (2) Do not talk. Follow instructions; (3) Keep calm. Do not push.Walk fast but do not run; (4) If any exit is blocked, your teacher will give further instructions as to what exit to use.

TORNADO DRILLS

Tornado drills are also required by law. Please, become familiar with procedures. Exit your rooms quickly and quietly and to your designated area. All Students should kneel with heads covered and face the wall. Complete silence is required.

SCIENCE PROJECTS AND STUDENT DEMONSTRATION

Students are not to bring to school live animals or items that could be considered weapons, etc. for class demonstration unless permission is granted by the teacher and principal.

AEROSOL SPRAY

Students may not bring any aerosol spray to school. This includes hair spray, perfume, deodorant, etc.. Nothing should be sprayed in class rooms or on buses.

GUM CHEWING

Brookfield Middle School does not permit the use of chewing gum. This policy exists to keep our school clean and avoid the unsanitary conditions resulting from disposing of gum in drinking fountains and elsewhere.

LOCKERS

All students in the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades have lockers. All lockers are equipped with combination locks. This is for the safety of your books and personal belongings. No other locks may be used. A copy of your combination must be on file. Students are not permitted to put things up in/on their assigned locker. Students are not permitted to use a locker other than the one assigned to them. The locker is school property and must be maintained by the student. The school reserves the right to inspect this property should just cause or the need arise. They may be inspected at any time. You can be charged for damaged lockers.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

The Brookfield Middle School recognizes that the privacy of students or their belongings may not be violated by unreasonable search and seizure and directs that no student be searched without reasonable suspicion or in an unreasonable manner. Brookfield Middle School acknowledges the need for in-school storage of student possessions and shall provide storage places, including desks and lockers, for that purpose. Such spaces remain the property of the Board and, in accordance with law, may be the subject of random search. Where locks are provided for such places, students may lock them against incursion by other students, but in no such places shall students have such an expectation of privacy as to prevent examination by a school official. School authorities are charged with the responsibility of safeguarding the safety and well being of the students in their care. In the discharge of that responsibility, school authorities may search the person or property, including vehicles, of a student, with or without the student’s consent, whenever they reasonably suspect that the search is required to discover evidence of a violation of law or of school rules. The extent of the search will be governed by the seriousness of the alleged infraction and the student’s age.

FLOWERS, BALLOONS, ETC.

Flowers and balloons are not permitted to be delivered to school for occasions such as birthdays, special events, etc. They cannot be delivered to the student, and therefore should not be sent.

SELLING ARTICLES

Only items approved by the Board of Education are allowed to be sold as school projects. Students are not permitted to bring articles from home to be sold in school.

VISITATION

All visitors to the Brookfield Middle School must report to the office and sign in upon entering the building. The secretary will provide you with a visitor’s pass.

PROGRESS REPORTS

When your teacher(s) believe that you are underachieving or failing, they will contact your parents by the use of a progress report midway during each grade period. This serves a warning that you must put more effort and time toward your lessons. The same reports may be used to report student improvement. See your teacher if you feel you need extra help.

CONFERENCES

Parent-teacher conferences occur during the first and third grading periods. Parents/Guardians are asked to make a specific appointment with the teachers of each of their children by using the form, which will be brought home by the students. These conference times are very valuable to the overall education program. It is not necessary to wait for the regular conference time if a parent has a special concern. Parent conferences are encouraged and can be arranged at any time during the school year.

GRADING SCALE

A - 100-93 B - 92-85 C - 84-75 D - 74-66 F - 65-0

HONOR ROLL

The Honor Roll is a special recognition for academic achievement. It is based on overall academic percentage average for the preceding grading period. An overall average of 93% to 100% merits the student Honor Roll recognition. A designation of Honorable Mention is given to students with an overall average of 85% to 92% and given to paper.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

In grades 7 and 8, to be eligible you must be currently enrolled in school and have received passing grades in a minimum of 5 of your classes in the immediately preceding grading period. Eligibility for each grading period is determined by grades received the preceding grading period. Semester and yearly grades have no effect on eligibility. Students may not participate in an athletic event during a suspension or if they have not attended school for at least a half day on the day of that event. For eligibility purposes, summer school grades may not be used to substitute for failing grades received the final grading period of the regular school year or for lack of enough subjects taken the preceding grading period.

CHEATING

When cheating has been accurately identified, the teacher should inform the principal of the incident. All incidents of cheating will be handled in a confidential manner. The student who has cheated will receive a zero on the test or assignment and the parents will be notified

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

The Brookfield School District will have an In-School Suspension program this year. Information regarding its use can be found on the school district website and in the discipline guide at the end of this section.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY

The Brookfield Local Schools recognize Chemical Dependency as a treatable illness. Therefore, in order to provide for a program intervention and treatment in the Brookfield Local District, the following policy was adopted:

Protocol for suspected chemical use:

Description: Staff member suspects chemical use by the student.

1. Staff member becomes concerned about possible chemical use because of inappropriate behavior displayed by the student.

2. Staff member contacts the Guidance Counselor and discusses the reasons for suspecting chemical use.

3. The Guidance Counselor circulates tracking forms to staff members that have contact with the student. The student is observed for two (2) weeks.

4. The Guidance Counselor gathers the data and discusses it with the concerned staff member(s).

5. If the data is negative, no further action is taken.

6. If the data is positive for documented specific inappropriate behavior, the Guidance Counselor contacts the student and his/her parents/guardians to see him/her for a meeting.

7. The student and parents/guardians are informed/confronted about the documented behavior that has been observed at school. The Guidance Counselor presides at the meeting. The principal, a concerned staff member and/or task force member may also be present. The Guidance Counselor may recommend that the student should have a professional assessment.

8. If the parents refuse an assessment, no further action is taken. The tracking forms and documentation of the meeting are placed in a confidential school file.

9. Protocol for possession or use of alcoholic beverages and possession or use of illegal drugs or drug-related item – SEE MISCONDUCT/OFFENSE TABLE

HALL PASSES

If you have to be out of your assigned room during class time, we require that you have a hall pass from your teacher. No students are to be in the corridors without a pass stating a departure time, not a period, and it is the responsibility of the student to request it from the teacher. If you fail to do so, you may be penalized. Any alteration of a hall pass by a student will result in disciplinary action. All students must "sign out" of every class. Students should expect to be asked where they are going by adults in the halls.

RULES FOR DANCES AND FIELD TRIPS

1. Once a person has paid the admission, or stepped on the bus, he/she will be considered in attendance at the dance/activity.

2. Once a person is officially in attendance, he/she cannot leave the building/bus and come back in/on. Any student who leaves the building/bus will no longer be under the supervision and/or responsibility of the chaperones. Students will accept full responsibility for their decision to leave the dance/activity and will accept responsibility for his/her actions from that point on.

3. Chaperones, however, do have the authority to remove or have removed from the dance and/or premises, any student who breaks any rule, regulation, or policy governing school-related functions which include those made over and above those written in the student handbook, made to specifically relate to a particular event.

4. Violation of any rule, regulation or policy governing all school functions and/or this dance/activity in particular, may result in dismissal from the dance and the premises. If this should occur, the advisor shall call the student's parent to inform them of this action and the reason why such an action is necessary. This call shall be completed before the student is removed from the building.

5. If, in the opinion of the administrator in attendance and the club advisor, a student's behavior and/or condition warrants immediate disciplinary action, the proper authorities may be called to remove student from the dance/activity and be taken to the police station. The parents will then be notified of such action.

6. If improper conduct is displayed at a dance/activity, the dance/activity may be canceled immediately.

7. The Code of Conduct is in effect at all school activities.

STUDY HALL POLICIES

While in study hall, you are expected to work quietly and independently. Study hall is to be treated and respected as any other class in your schedule. You must have appropriate school materials with you when you report to study hall. To ensure a quiet atmosphere conducive to study, students should observe the following rules for study hall:

1. Students are to be in their seats on time.

2. No permission slips will be recognized until the entire study hall is ready for study.

3. No student will be excused from study hall unless he/she has a permission slip signed by requesting staff member.

4. Pencils should be sharpened before the beginning of the period.

5. Talking without permission is not permitted.

6. Students will be allowed restroom privileges by permission of teachers, with a legal pass.

7. Students should report to the study hall before asking permission to go to the library.

8. The student must sign the attendance form in the library so that his/her attendance may be recorded.

9. Electronic devices, card playing, cell phones, ipods and other electronics are not permitted in study hall.

10. Dismissal from study hall is by teacher direction not by the bell.

11. All paper and debris must be picked up off floor prior to departure.

12. Study hall rules also apply to library. The abuse of rules in the library results in withdrawal of the privilege.

LIBRARY USAGE

The library has a collection of audio-visual materials, books, magazines, reference materials, and a computer lab. A computer pass is required to use this lab. Books may be checked out for a two-week period and renewed once. A fine of 10 cents per day will be assessed on books returned late. Magazines do not circulate. Library privileges can be revoked until fines are paid and books returned. Homework is not to be done in the library unless you are doing research for a report. There is to be no gum, candy, or talking in the library. Teachers may give out passes for library usage. Study hall teachers may give out passes for library usage. Study hall teachers may also allow a limited number of students to use the library during that time.

SCHOOL BUS PROCEDURES, RULES, REGULATIONS

If you ride the bus in the morning, you are not permitted to leave the premises without specific permission from the principal. When you are dismissed after school, you must go directly to your bus and get on the bus. The following rules have been established in order to ensure the safety of all students who ride our buses:

1. Use only the bus and bus stop you are assigned to.

2. Orderly behavior is required at each bus stop.

3. Remain seated, facing front, when the bus is in motion.

4. Talk quietly and make no unnecessary noise.

5. Keep head and arms inside the bus.

6. No eating or drinking inside the bus.

7. Do not litter the inside of the bus or throw anything out the windows.

8. Be quiet when the bus is crossing railroad tracks.

9. Bus passes to ride a different bus will not be issued unless it is an emergency situation.

Infractions of the above rules will be brought to the attention of the parents. Continual abuse of bus privileges will result in the denial of transportation.

PARENT PICK-UP AREA

Any students who are to be picked up by their parents during the day are to wait in the main office. Parents are expected to come into the office to sign their child out.

BROOKFIELD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CODE OF CONDUCT

The maintenance of school discipline and proper behavior is essential to the establishment of a proper learning environment. All employees as well as all students are responsible for the maintenance of good discipline within the school setting. A breach of discipline is any conduct of pupils which substantially and materially interferes with the maintenance of a proper learning environment. Acts of behavior which tend to conflict with the education program which can be antagonistic to the welfare of other students, the staff and/or the system cannot be tolerated. School authorities cannot accept liability and responsibility for student health, safety and welfare unless the student conforms to the specified standards of good conduct.

In order to maintain the proper learning environment for all students, when a student is found to be in violation of this Code of Conduct it shall be considered a serious breach of accepted behavior and disciplinary action will be taken. Unless otherwise noted in the individual section, this code shall be applicable on school grounds at all times or off school grounds during a school-sponsored activity, on any school conveyance and at any other time when the student is subject to the authority of the school.

Students who engage in acts that repeatedly violate this code will be subject to more severe consequences for subsequent violations. The school district shall be entitled to maintain records of each student's misconduct and consider such records in arriving at the type of severity of punishment for a violation of this code.

DISCIPLINE CODE

1. Every attempt shall be made to be as fair as possible.

2. Self-discipline is something we all must learn. It is perhaps the most important type of discipline.

3. The administration and teachers do not punish students when they show improper conduct. They only take corrective action in holding undesirable behavior accountable so as not to interfere with the education of others.

4. A consistent effort will be made to keep a few students from giving the entire student body a negative image and poor reputation.

5. This Local Board-adopted policy is in compliance with Ohio Law 3313.661.

6. All possible misconduct could not possibly be listed. In other cases of misconduct the corrective action taken will relate as closely as possible to offense.

7. Rules and regulations defining every type of student behavior are neither practical nor possible. Students are expected to behave and obey school rules, regulations, and procedures and to practice good citizenship at all times in school and related school extracurricular activities. Acting with respect and responsibility is expected.

8. In order to provide an efficient school, a certain level of student discipline is necessary. In providing this environment, we feel that the following rules and regulations can act as positive guides.

9. The violations involve corrective action for one school year at a time. They are not cumulative except in truancy cases that are cumulative throughout the student’s K through Twelve educational experience.

10. Parents are to be notified whenever possible of serious or repetitive infractions.

11. Repetitive infractions of school rules and regulations may result in eliminating prior steps to expulsion.

12. At extracurricular functions, punishment shall be administered at the discretion of the administration.

A complete listing of infractions and corrective actions can be found later in this book.

DRESS CODE

Because fashion is subject to change, it is impossible to anticipate and list all areas in which decisions on extreme and acceptable attire will need to be made. Any clothing or accessory that does not follow the guidelines of the dress code, is contrary to the basic educational mission of the school, does not meet the standards of the community, or is considered inappropriate by the building principal will result in a dress code violation. Any student departing from appropriate standards of dress will be sent home, whenever possible. Detentions will be assigned for every dress code violation. The dress code will be a progressive discipline policy. Continued offenses may lead to a Saturday School, In-School Suspension, Out of School Suspension, and/or the loss of privileges (including but not limited to the privilege to wear shorts, driving, etc).

Objectives: 1. To help guide students to respect appropriate standards of attire.

2. To assure that clothing and accessories worn by students are free of safety hazards and do not distract from the educational process.

Guidelines for Students:

1. All hair must be kept neat, clean, and well-groomed and out of one’s eyes and cannot distract from the educational process. Hair must be of a natural birth color. Burgundy, purple, pink, orange, blue, green, white etc. are not permitted. Any highlights or hair coloring must be blended naturally. Mustaches, beards, and goatees are permitted but must be kept neatly trimmed. No spiked hair, Mohawks, or other extreme hair styles.

2. Hats, gloves sweatbands, and sunglasses are not to be worn in the building. Also, scarves, do-rags/bandanas, or handkerchiefs are not to be worn. In addition, students wearing hooded sweatshirts may not have the hood on during the day. Coats/jackets are prohibited.

3. No facial piercings – other than ears – are permitted to be worn (even if covered). Offensive tattoos must be covered at all times. Excessive writing on skin or clothing is not permitted.

4. All clothing should be neat, clean, and free of holes. Wearing clothing underneath clothing with manufactured holes is permissible.

5. All shirts / tops must have manufactured sleeves. Tank tops, backless or semi-backless tops, undershirts, halter tops, midriffs, and tube tops are not permitted. Mesh or sheer tops are permitted if a shirt is worn underneath that meets the dress code requirements. All clothing shall be respectable and must not show cleavage or undergarments. No off-the-shoulder tops are permitted. No bra straps should be exposed.

6. Shirts that say Fugitive, Convict, Police, Security, etc. are not permitted. Also, shirts mocking government positions or occupations are not permitted. In addition, clothing or accessories depicting musical groups that have “Parental Advisory” warnings on their albums will not be permitted. Examples include, but are not limited to, Marilyn Manson, Insane Clown Posse, Slipknot, Twisted, etc.

7. Garments, jewelry, or accessories cannot display inappropriate or indecent pictures, advertisements or slogans and cannot have statements that are suggestive or may have double meanings related to beer, liquor, drugs, tobacco, sex, bondage, violence, death, hate, or satanic cults. Wallet chains, chains, spiked chokers or bracelets, and/or any accessories which are perceived by the administration as a potential weapon are not permitted.

8. Dresses are only permitted if they have sleeves. Dresses and skirts must be “Fingertip Length” or four (4) inches above the knee, whichever is longer. This may include shirts/tops to be worn over “leggings.”

9. Pajama pants are not permitted. Sweatpants, windbreaker, or swishy pants are permitted as long as they are loose fitting. All pants, including jeans, must be secured firmly at the waist. No sagging of pants is allowed.

10. Shorts may be worn year round. Because wearing shorts is a privilege, the following guidelines must be followed:

a. Shorts must be “Fingertip Length” or four (4) inches above the knee, whichever is longer.

b. Cut-off shorts are not permitted. Shorts must have a manufactured hemline.

c. Tight-fitting shorts made of spandex, such as biker shorts are not permitted as an outer garment.

d. Shorts made of mesh material are permitted as long as they are not see-through (athletic shorts).

11. Shoes must be worn at all times. No cleats of any kind are to be worn in the building. Slippers are not permitted. Flip-Flops and Athletic Slides will be allowed, but can be prohibited by classroom/building policy/rules.

12.Clothing naming middle/high schools other than Brookfield, is prohibited.

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EMERGENCY REMOVAL

In extreme cases where immediate removal is necessary to prevent injury to students or school property or to avoid severe disruption of the educational system a superintendent, principal, or building administrator is authorized to remove a student from curricular activities for up to twenty-four (24) hours.

SUSPENSIONS

Suspensions from school are given by the principal for the very worst infractions of school rules and policy listed in the Discipline Code in this planner. The corrective actions noted for each infraction are a suggested minimum punishment. The building administrator may opt to increase the punishment if it is deemed necessary. Teachers cannot give suspensions. Suspensions are given only as a last resort. It signifies that the student’s behavior has been so disruptive that the only reasonable way to deal with the situation is to remove the student from the school environment.

The suspension procedure for our school district is as follows:

1. The Principal will hand the student actual written notice of the charges and intentions to suspend.

2. The student will have the opportunity to have an informal hearing before the Principal or Superintendent designee to challenge the reasons for the intended suspension or otherwise explain his or her actions. A record shall be kept of that hearing.

3. If the administrator determines as a result of the hearing the student should be suspended, a written notice within 24 hours of the suspension will be sent to the parent/guardian and the Treasurer of the Board.

4. Appeals of the decision of the suspension may be made to the Board of Education or its designee (Superintendent or Principal). Parents shall be notified of the decision of Board of Education or designee on appeal of suspension.

5. The Principal may suspend a student from school for a period of ten days or less.

A. The student will be sent home during out-of-school suspension days. The student will be required to pick-up and return completed assignments upon his/her return to school or as specified by the administration/teacher.

B. For each suspension day, the student will be penalized 1% from his/her final 9-week grades for each subject.

C. During suspension, students are not permitted to attend classes or extracurricular activities.

D. The Principal/Administrator may initially implement steps 2, 3, or 4 due to the severity of the offense.

| | | | | |

|MISCONDUCT |1ST OFFENSE |2ND OFFENSE |3RD OFFENSE |THEREAFTER |

|Tardy to school (per |1-2-3 Free, Warning, parent |4th=1 detention; parental |5th=2 detentions |6th=1 day suspension; 1 day added each |

|semester) |notified. |conference | |time until 16th time, request for |

|(If unexcused, one | | | |expulsion |

|detention will be issued| | | | |

|for each class missed) | | | | |

| | | | | |

|Tardy to class |1 detention. |Saturday School |1 day ISS |4th= 1 day suspension; 1 day added each |

| | | | |time with 18th time request for expulsion|

| | | | | |

|Failure to report to an |1 detention, disc. Ref., |2 detentions, parental |1 day ISS, zero for class |4th = 3days suspension. 5th = 5 days |

|assigned area/leaving an|zero for class work missed |conf., zero for class work |work missed for day of |suspension 6th = 10 days suspension |

|assigned area/class |for day of infraction |missed for day of infract |infract. |And/or req. for expulsion. Zero for |

|skipping | | | |class work missed for day of infraction |

| | | | | |

|Truancy/failure to |1 day ISS, zero for class |3 days suspension, zero for |5 days suspension, zero for |4th= 10 days suspension, zero for class |

|report to school/leaving|work missed for day of |class work missed for day of|class work missed for day of|work missed for day of infraction. 5th = |

|school premises |infraction. |infraction. |infraction |request for expulsion |

| | | | | |

|Forgery (Excuses, |1 two-hour detention |1 day suspension |3 days suspension |5 0r 10 days suspension |

|passes, permission | | | | |

|slips) | | | | |

| | | | | |

|Inappropriate public |1 detention. |2 detentions and parental |1 day suspension |4th = 3days suspension. 5th = 5 days |

|display of affection | |conf. | |suspension 6th = 10 days suspension |

| | | | |And/or req. for expulsion |

|Eating or drinking |1 detention |2 detentions, Discipline |1 day suspension |4th = 3 days suspension 5th = 5 days |

|outside the cafeteria | |Referral | |suspension 6th = 10 days suspension |

|(including possession of| | | |and/or request for expulsion |

|open containers) except | | | | |

|for school sponsored | | | | |

|items | | | | |

|Profanity |1 detention |2 detentions |1 day suspension |4th = 3 days suspension 5th = 5 days |

|Obscenities | | | |suspension 6th=10 days susp. and/or |

|Verbal abuse | | | |request for expulsion |

|Vulgarity | | | | |

| | | | | |

|Use of |1 detention |2 detentions, parental |1 day suspension |4th = 3 days susp. 5th = 5 days susp |

|electrical/electronic | |contact | |6th=10 days susp 7th = request for |

|devices (ipods, | | | |expulsion |

|Gameboys, tape players, | | | | |

|pagers, etc.) | | | | |

| | | | | |

|CELL PHONES |1 detention, retrieve at the|1 detention, parent must |Saturday School , parent |1 day ISS, parent must come and get phone|

| |end of the day |come and get phone |must come and get phone |(days increase w/ more offenses |

| | | | | |

|Gambling |1 detention |1 day suspension |3 days suspension |5 or 10 days suspension |

| | | | | |

| | | | |

|Possession or Use of |10 days suspension, and | | |

|unsupervised firearms, |request for expulsion, | | |

|knives, explosive |parent conference, contact | | |

|devices, or any other |law enforcement | | |

|dangerous weapons | | | |

| | | | | |

|Violation of safety |1 detention, discipline |2 detentions |1 day suspension |4th = 3 days susp. 5th = 5 days susp. 6th|

| |referral | | |= 10 days susp 7th = req. for expul |

| | | | |

|Possession or Use of |3 days suspension- either |5 days suspension |10 days suspension Request for expulsion |

|Firecrackers or similar |in-school or out of school | | |

|devices |depending on situation | | |

| | | | | |

|Fighting/Assault on |10 days suspension out of |Request for expulsion | | |

|school grounds |school - OSS | | | |

|Search and seizure (When|3 days suspension |5 days suspension |10 days suspension |Request for expulsion |

|a school administrator | | | | |

|or teacher has | | | | |

|reasonable suspicion or | | | | |

|cause he/she may search | | | | |

|a student or his/her | | | | |

|desk, purse, lockers and| | | | |

|car. If the student | | | | |

|refuses, this is deemed | | | | |

|insubordination and is | | | | |

|subject to suspension. | | | | |

| | | | | |

|Passing, drawing, or |3 days ISS, parent notified |3 days OSS – suspension out |5 days suspension |10 days suspension or request for |

|writing obscene, | |of school | |expulsion |

|violent, racial or other| | | | |

|anti-social material. | | | | |

| | | | |4th = 5 days suspension. 5th = 10 days |

|Failure to attend |Saturday School |3 days ISS |3 days out of school |suspension. 6th = 10 days suspension |

|assigned detention | | |suspension |and/or request for expulsion |

| | | | |

|Cheating or Plagiarism |Zero grade/Saturday School | | |

|Possession or use of |Saturday School |2 days ISS |1 day suspension |4th = 3 days susp. 5th = 5 days susp. 6th|

|squirt guns, water | | | |= 10 days susp and/or request for |

|balloons or other water | | | |expulsion |

|devices | | | | |

|(A) Failure to follow |1 detention (issued by the |2 detentions, parental |Insubordination (See "B") |

|and/or disrespect of |teacher); discipline |notified by teacher | |

|class rules and |referral | | |

|regulations as described| | | |

|by a teacher. | | | |

|(B) Insubordination: |3 days suspension from class|5 days suspension from class|10 days suspension from |Removal from class and possible loss of |

|Disrespect and/or |and/or 3 days suspension |and/or 5 days suspension |class and/or 10 days |credit and/or request for expulsion |

|disregard of the |from school |from school. |suspension from school | |

|reasonable directions or| | | | |

|instructions by | | | | |

|authorized school | | | | |

|personnel (Upon day of | | | | |

|return, student is | | | | |

|obligated to have all | | | | |

|work completed that was | | | | |

|assigned during a class | | | | |

|suspension. Any work | | | | |

|assign | | | | |

| | | | | |

|Theft |Contact local law |5 days suspension, parent |10 days suspension, parent |Parent conference, request for expulsion,|

| |enforcement, parent |conference, law enforcement |conference, law enforcement |law enforcement will be present |

| |conference, 3 days ISS. Pay |will be present. Pay for |will be present. Pay for | |

| |for materials |materials |materials | |

|Unauthorized |3 days ISS |3 days OSS – out of school |5 days suspension |10 days suspension - Request for |

|publications and/or | |suspension | |expulsion |

|distribution of | | | | |

|unauthorized materials. | | | | |

|Smoking or chewing |3 days ISS |3 days OSS out of school |5 days suspension |10 days suspension - Request for |

|tobacco (including | |suspension | |expulsion |

|possession anywhere on | | | | |

|school premises or | | | | |

|school activity or | | | | |

|event), includes | | | | |

|lighters, matches and | | | | |

|other paraphernalia. | | | | |

| | | | |

|Sexual imposition and/or|5 days suspension, parental |10 days suspension, parental|Request for expulsion |

|sexual harassment |conference |conference | |

|Indecent behavior |10 days suspension, and/or |** Expulsion may be waived |Outside agency at the parents expense |

| |request for expulsion(see**)|if the student accepts | |

| | |counseling sessions from | |

| | |an…. | |

| | | | | |

|Coercion/hazing/harassme|3 days ISS |3 days OSS out of school |5 days suspension |10 days suspension - Request for |

|nt/ extortion (threats),| |suspension | |expulsion |

|bullying or inciting any| | | | |

|such actions | | | | |

| | | | |

|Physical aggression |Saturday School 3 days ISS |3 days OSS – out of school |5 days OSS- out of school suspension |

| | |suspension | |

|Assaulting School |10 days suspension with request for expulsion | |

|Employee | | |

|Possession and/ or use |Parent conf. , 10 days |Request for expulsion | |

|of alcoholic beverages, |suspension and/or request | | |

|illegal drugs or drug |for expulsion, Contact law | | |

|related items. |enforce. Or drug control | | |

| |agency. Expulsion may be | | |

| |waived if the student | | |

| |accepts counseling sessions | | |

| |from an outside drug/alcohol| | |

| |rehab. Agency at parent's | | |

| |expense and 10 days | | |

| |suspension | | |

| | | | |

|Selling alcoholic |Request for expulsion | | |

|beverages, illegal drugs| | | |

|or drug related items. | | | |

| | | | |

|Bus Misconduct |Conference with student, |Conference with parent, |Suspension from transportation service for rest of semester |

|Refer to Rules for Bus |driver, and supervisor. |principal, student, driver, | |

|Transportation |Consequence as determined by|and supervisor. Consequence | |

| |bus referral form |as determined by bus | |

| | |referral form | |

| | | | |

|Assembly and/or other |1 detention, discipline |No further assemblies | |

|disturbances |referral. Suspended from 1 |Saturday School | |

| |assembly | | |

|Failure to comply with |Refer to Rules for Student Drivers | |

|parking and driving | | |

|regulations. | | |

|Vandalism to Brookfield |Pay for damages, 3-10 days |Pay for damages, 5-10 days |Pay for damages, 10 days suspension. Request for expulsion |

|School Property (Bldg., |suspension, Request for |suspension, Request for | |

|property, buses, etc.) |expulsion. *Seniors could |expulsion | |

|Also, to other School |lose the right to | | |

|Districts or personal |participate in graduation | | |

|property while |activities and ceremonies | | |

|Brookfield Schools are | | | |

|in session. | | | |

|Other illegal or | | | | |

|inappropriate conduct. |3 days suspension |5 days suspension |10 days suspension |Request for expulsion |

|Engaging in any other |* May be ISS or OSS | | | |

|conduct which imposes a |depending on situation | | | |

|threat to another | | | | |

|person’s life, health, | | | | |

|or seriously disrupts or| | | | |

|interferes with the | | | | |

|educational process. | | | | |

Procedures for Responding to Reports of Bulllying

According to Ohio Law (Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3313.666, BULLYING defined as any intentional written, verbal, graphic or physical act that a student or group of students exhibits toward another particular student more than once, and that behavior both causes mental or physical harm to the other student and is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for the other student.

Brookfield Board Policy 5517.01 states in part that BULLYING toward a student is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This applies to all activities in the district including on the bus and at the bus stop. A summary of the steps in the process follows:

1. REPORTING: A complaint must be made by the student, parent, or other bystander to the principal, assistant principal, guidance counselor or other staff.

2. RECORDING: Each complaint will be recorded and investigated as needed.

3. NOTIFICATION: If it is determined that bullying has taken place, the district may notify all parties involved, in writing, with a recommendation for future action ranging from a warning to expulsion, depending upon the situation.

BROOKFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE

1ST PERIOD 07:37 AM - 08:30 AM

2ND PERIOD 08:33 AM - 09:22 AM

3RD PERIOD 09:25 AM - 10:15 AM

4TH PERIOD 10:18 AM - 11:08 AM

5TH PERIOD 11:12 AM - 12:42 AM

A LUNCH – HS 11:12 AM – 11:42 AM

B LUNCH - MS 11:42 AM - 12:15 PM

C LUNCH - BE 12:22 PM - 01:02 PM

6th PERIOD 12:45 PM – 01:35 PM

7TH PERIOD 01:39 PM - 02:30 PM

Announcements begin about 2:25; dismissal at 2:30

STATE OF OHIO

2012 – 2013 TESTING SCHEDULE, BY GRADE

Grade 3 Oct. 1-5, 2012 Ohio Achievement Test, Grade 3 reading only

Grade 11 and above Oct. 22-Nov.2, 2012 Ohio Graduation Tests

Grades 10 and above March 11-23, 2013 Ohio Graduation Tests

Grades 3-8 April 22- Apr. 26, 2013 Ohio Achievement Tests

Parents/Guardians: Please schedule vacations after or way before your child’s testing dates. Thank you

Progress Reports and Report Cards

Interim 1 Week of Oct. 08 End of first grading period Nov. 02

Interim 2 Week of Dec. 03 End of second grading period Jan. 18

Interim 3 Week of Feb. 19 End of third grading period Mar. 27

Interim 4 Week of Apr. 29 End of fourth grading period May. 30

Conferences

Fall Nov. 05 3:00-9:00PM Spring: Feb. 14 3:00 – 9:00PM

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CONTACTING US AT THE BROOKFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

TELEPHONE: 330.448.3003/330.448.3004 FAX: 330.448.5028

EMAIL: shari.baxter@

sandy.sydlowski@

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