Maranacook Community Middle School Handbook
2010-2011
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
September 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
Welcome to Maranacook Community Middle School. The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with information about our school. The faculty at MCMS will be reviewing the handbook with students in their advisor/advisee groups at the beginning of the school year. We also ask that parents read it and keep it on hand to use as a reference throughout the year.
We are proud of our programs and practices and have staff members who have helped shape the curriculum at MCMS so it is challenging and meets the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social needs of young adolescents. We have made it our goal over the past few years to be sure that every student has access to the curriculum at his or her level and have put supports in place to assure that this
happens.
We have an active parent association who has been very supportive of our practices and whom we also look to for input and feedback on our programs.
This year we will continue our work in the accreditation process with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Throughout this process, we will be asking parents and community members to provide feedback about our school and how we might improve.
In order for us to continue to improve, we need feedback and input from others. We welcome open dialogue about our school and look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in the school!
Sincerey,
Cathy Jacobs and the MCMS Leadership Team
MCMS PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION
Philosophy
In order for adolescents to become caring, informed, and involved citizens, they must learn ways to: earn and show respect, develop a sense of belonging, and build a sense of personal self worth. Adolescents must also be able to solve complex problems, use technical and analytical skills, adapt to rapid changes in society, and live respectfully in an increasingly diverse culture.
Mission
The Maranacook Community Middle School will guide students to make responsible decisions and develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding which will transition them to a successful life course.
The Maranacook Community Middle School Program will support this mission by:
* offering challenging, integrated curricula that build on the basic skills needed to succeed in every day life.
* using a variety of teaching and learning approaches that meet the individual learning needs of each student.
* assessing student performance in ways that promote self-reflection and learning.
* providing for maximum flexibility in how learning opportunities are organized.
* creating policies and curricula that foster health, wellness, and safety.
* providing comprehensive guidance and support services for all students.
ADVISOR SYSTEM
Maranacook Community School is well known for its advisor system. Before entering the middle school, each incoming sixth grade student is assigned to an advisee group that is led by a faculty member. These groups of about twelve students stay together with the same advisor for their middle school years.
The advisee system reinforces strong community, student, and faculty ties and provides a support system for each student. Advisee groups meet on a daily basis for homeroom and for longer activities several times during the year. Through the advisor system, students are encouraged to:
* understand themselves and others better * identify interests, values, needs, and abilities
* acquire life skills * reinforce values of honesty, integrity, and responsibility
The advisor oversees the handling of many situations including inappropriate behavior requiring disciplinary action. In addition, the advisor is responsible for maintaining records for each advisee including schedules, progress reports, and grade sheets. Parents are encouraged to use the advisor as their channel of communication with the school.
The advisor system requires the commitment of students, parents, and staff. Advisee activities are an essential part of our school program. Regular attendance is expected.
WHOM DO I CONTACT WHEN…..?
Following is a description of whom you should contact for specific reasons. If you are unsure about whom to contact, please contact your child’s advisor for advice.
Advisor related questions/issues
1st Advisor
2nd Principal
Classroom related questions/issues
1st Classroom Teacher or Advisor
2nd Principal
Discipline
1st Advisor
2nd Classroom Teacher
3rd Principal
Special Education Services
1st Case Manager or GT Coordinator
2nd Principal
3rd Special Education Director
Co-curricular/Athletics
1st Director of Student Services Secretary
2nd Director of Student Services
Bus Routes
1st Transportation Director
Bus Discipline
1st Bus Driver
2nd Transportation Director
Health or Guidance
1st Nurse or Guidance Counselor
2nd Principal
Facility Use
1st Office Coordinator
2nd Director of Maintenance
Food Services/School Lunch
1st Director of Food Services
2nd Principal
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL VOICEMAIL NUMBERS
MCMS 685-3128
Office Coordinator |
Phyllis Cote |
401 |
Wellness Secretary |
Kim Lucas |
402 |
Principal |
Cathy Jacobs |
403 |
Behavior Specialist |
Dean Gardner |
404 |
Sp Ed Team Leader |
Sue Perry |
460 |
Ruby Team Leader |
Sue Caron |
422 |
Sage Team Leader |
Patty Gordon |
442 |
Orange Team Leader |
Sherri Pelletier |
432 |
Teal Team Leader |
Karen Laverty |
446 |
Purple Team Leader |
Cindy Beane |
437 |
Unified Arts Team Leader |
Jason Morgan |
463 |
Foreign Language Team Leader |
Bret Trefethen |
425 |
Director of Student Services |
Al MacGregor |
322 |
Student Services Secretary |
Kathy Gibbs |
301 |
Director of Maintenance/Transportation Director |
Paul Criss |
337 |
Director of Food Services |
Jeff Bridges |
333 |
Media Services |
Susan Trott |
445 |
Wellness Center Coordinator |
Cindy Flye |
318 |
Other Support Personnel |
School Nurse |
Vicky Gabrion |
451 |
Advisor Coordinators |
Mary Freeman Mary Beth Maloney |
444 426 |
Guidance Counselor |
Gwen Mohlar |
470 |
Technology Specialist |
Diane MacGregor |
431 |
Gifted & Talented Coordinator |
Stan Keach |
464 |
Superintendent Office Contact Information: 685-3336 |
Superintendent |
Rich Abramson |
305 |
Special Education Director |
Lew Collins |
311 |
Finance Manager |
Brigette Williams |
307 |
Personnel |
Linda Morin |
306 |
Administrative Secretary |
Donna Foster |
302 |
Payroll |
Mandy Simonds |
303 |
Bookkeeping |
Lynn Knox |
310 |
Special Education Administrative Assistant |
Melanie Lemieux |
301 |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL:
The school is open for students to arrive after 7:30 AM. If a student is arriving any earlier, s/he must have a note from the staff member the student is meeting with and from his/her parent or guardian. The parent/guardian of any student who arrives earlier than 7:30 AM, without these arrangements, will be contacted by the school to discuss alternative arrangements.
PROCEDURE FOR STAYING AFTER SCHOOL:
A. Students may stay after school without signing in at the office only if they are playing in a sport or they are in another school-sponsored activity. Students staying after school for any other reason must have a staff sponsor watching over them for the whole time that they are on campus. They must also have a signed note from a parent. Students must sign in at the Front Office no later than noon on that day.
B. Students staying to watch a school-sponsored event (such as a soccer game) that begins no later than 3:30 need a note from home and they must sign in at the front office no later than noon of that day. They are required to have a staff sponsor up until the start of the event. The students are expected to only attend that approved activity. Students who are staying to watch events that begin after 3:30 must either follow the procedure described in "A" above or go home and return with an adult who will be responsible for their supervision during the event.
C. Students that do not follow these expectations will not be allowed to attend or participate in any after school activities until further notice.
SPORTS FREE DAY:
In order to allow our students more opportunities to participate in a variety of activities, we have designated Fridays as a Sports Free Day. No practices are scheduled on Fridays. The Director of Student Services does not schedule games or meets on that day unless absolutely necessary. Intramural activities and other clubs make every effort to meet on Sports Free Days.
BUILDING CARE AND SAFETY
In order to maintain a clean, safe learning environment, we have the following expectations:
* No Gum *Plain water ONLY in halls/classrooms * No "Power Drinks" *Any food in the classroom must be stored and disposed of appropriately.
Middle School students are not allowed to drive motorized vehicles, such as snowmobiles, on school grounds. We do not allow skateboards, scooters, or shoes with "wheelies".
Please do not post or publish photos or videos of our students online or in any other public forum out of respect for their privacy.
ATTENDANCE
Parents are asked to call the school office to report absences. If we do not receive a phone call the morning of the absence, the absence is considered "unexcused" and an Instant Alert automated phone call will be made to parents alerting them of the unexcused absence. If you receive an automated phone call, please call the school to have the absence changed to "excused" absence.
*Planned Absence Forms are available for anticipated absences - students pick up a form in the office, get required signatures and turn the completed form into the office prior to the anticiapted absence. These absences are marked as "excused" and do not require a parent phone call.
It is the student's responsibility to make up all work missed and make arrangements with his/her teachers as needed.
STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER
The Wellness Center is available to all students and offers health care and health counseling services every day during the school year. The school nurse is available each day from 7:30 am - 3:00 PM to assist students with their needs.
Expanded services are also available through the high school student health center with physician assistants available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Resident physicians on Thursdays (periodically) and counselors on a daily basis. Parent permission must be on file for expanded health center services. The Athletic Trainer provides care on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Students who become ill at school inform a teacher or staff member and then report to the Wellness Center. A student may be dismissed from school after the nurse has assessed the situation. The parent/guardian will be contacted for permission for the student to be dismissed and to arrange for transportation. If the student has permission on file to see the physician assistant (expanded health center services) the school nurse may refer the student to the physician assistant for further assessment and/or treatment.
Emergency information on each student must be provided annually by parents/guardians to be placed on file in the Wellness Center.
MCMS CURRICULUM
Core Studies
As noted in the mission, our goal is to offer curricula that is “challenging, integrated,” and that builds “on the basics needed to succeed in every day life.” To accomplish this goal, we use a democratic curriculum planning process. This process enables teachers to create curriculum that is based on students’ questions about themselves and the world. The teachers use Maine’s Learning Results to ensure that the content studied is challenging and meets the State standards. The curriculum is developed into three themes for the year. These themes cross content area boundaries and provide students a cohesive, meaningful curriculum. The teachers develop scoring guides (rubrics) based on the content of each theme. The results of how students are performing are constantly shared with each student during the
course of the trimester. A mid-trimester report is sent home to each parent. A second report is sent home later in the trimester if the student is in danger of not meeting the standards and agreed upon expectations.
Mathematics
MCMS uses the Connected Mathematics Program (CMP) and Prentice Hall Middle Grades Mathematics as a basis for the math curriculum. Both texts are aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics curriculum standards and with the Maine Learning Results. The units focus on issues that are interesting to middle school students. They are also very enriched with algebra. In addition, the type of responses required from the students in these textbooks matches the expectations for student responses on the grade eight Maine Education Assessment. Parents may want to use Math on Call when helping their children with mathematics homework. This is available at MCMS upon request. Many parents have found it to be a valuable resource!
Unified Arts & Foreign Language
All of our students are exposed to a variety of experiences “beyond the core.” These classes are designed to give students opportunities to explore areas of interest and expertise that they can continue to build on throughout their lives. We offer Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, German and French.
Technology and Learning at MCMS
As a result of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI), our seventh and eighth grade students have one to one use of technology. Through the commitment of our district, our sixth graders now have one to one access as well. The technology integration specialist works with teachers and students supporting them in the integration of technology into the classroom. Students in grades 7 & 8 are able to take home their computers after parents have attended a required informational meeting regarding the care and use of the laptops in a home environment.
CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS & STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In keeping with our philosophy of helping our students “to become caring, informed, and involved citizens”, we offer many opportunities for students “to earn and show respect, develop a sense of belonging, and build a sense of self worth” through our co-curricular programs. Currently we offer the following: Band, Chorus, Climate Committee, Math Team, Yearbook Committee, Musicals, Nutrition Committee.
SPORTS
Teams available to all students are disignated with an asterisk (*).
*Alpine Skiing *Cross Country *Nordic Skiing *Track & Field
Baseball: 7th grade team and 8th grade team. If not enough 8th graders on 8th grade team, 7th graders may move up. 6th graders may try out to play on the 7th grade team if not enough 7th graders to make a team.
Basketball: 7th grade team and 8th grade team. If not enough 8th graders on 8th grade team, 7th graders may move up. 6th graders may try out to play on the 7th grade team if not enough 7th graders to make a team.
Field Hockey: 7th grade team and 8th grade team. If not enough 8th graders on 8th grade team, 7th graders may move up. 6th graders may try out to play on the 7th grade team if not enough 7th graders to make a team.
Football (one team of 7th & 8th graders)
Soccer: 7th grade team and 8th grade team. If not enough 8th graders on 8th grade team, 7th graders may move up. 6th graders may try out to play on the 7th grade team if not enough 7th graders to make a team.
Softball: 7th grade team and 8th grade team. If not enough 8th graders on 8th grade team, 7th graders may move up. 6th graders may try out to play on the 7th grade team if not enough 7th graders to make a team.
CO-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
Maranacook Community Middle School co-curricular eligibility standards are designed to be proactive in determining how a student is performing academically and to increase the lines of communication between the school and home. By taking a proactive stance, our hope is to identify, at an early date, those students who are having academic troubles and to provide ample time and opportunity for academic support.
In order to participate in co-curricular activities, students must:
* Have had a physical within the past two years, which is on file in our Wellness Center;
* Have proof of insurance;
* Have turned in a signed contract;
* Be in good academic standing.
Any time a student is failing one class at an eligibility check, s/he will be placed on probation for two weeks. During the probationary period, the student will be expected to attend all games, meetings, and practices, but will not be allowed to play in any games. If the student is failing more than one class, s/he will not be able to practice or play with the team for the two- week period.
If, after two weeks, the student is still failing the same class(es), s/he will be under academic suspension, where the student is expected to attend make up sessions with his/her academic teachers. The student will not participate in any games, meetings, or practices.
If, after the two-week academic suspension, the student is still failing the same class(es), s/he will remain ineligible to play until progress reports or grades are issued.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY CHECK DATES FOR 2009/2010
Oct. 1 |
Oct. 19 |
Dec. 17 |
Jan. 11 |
Jan. 28 |
Feb. 11 |
Apr. 29 |
May. 13 |
May. 27 |
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GRADING SYSTEM
Grade Equivalents
A+ = 97-100 A = 93-96 A- = 90-92
B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86 B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79 C = 73-76 C- = 70-72
D+ = 68-69 D = 65-67 NC = 0-64 (no credit)
High Honors is A- or better in all courses
Honors is B- or better in all courses
GRADING DATES FOR 2010-2011
Trimester 1: Sept 2 - Dec 3
*Progress Reports posted Oct 20
*Warnings mailed Nov 9
*Grades mailed Dec 14
Trimester 2: Dec 6 - Mar 15 Quarter 1 (9/2-11/5)
*Progress Reports posted Jan 26 Quarter 2 (11/8-1/21)
*Warnings mailed Feb 18 Quarter 3 (1/24-4/1)
*Grades mailed Mar 22 Quarter 4 (4/4-6/16)
Trimester 3: March 15 - June 17
*Progress Reports posted Apr 26
*Warnings mailed May 17
*Grades mailed the last day of school
Code of Academic Integrity
The excellence and high scholastic achievement we expect students to pursue rests on the foundation of academic honesty. Students are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of personal honor and accountability. All students have a responsibility to do their own work on all assignments in order to receive maximum benefit from the instructional program. In cases where academic dishonesty (plagiarism or cheating) is suspected, the staff member will confiscate the material in question and meet with the student, advisor, and parents to discuss the concern. Further incidents will be reported to the Middle School Dean of Students with a written Incident Report. The Dean of Students will take the appropriate disciplinary action.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Maranacook students are extended meaningful and appropriate freedoms, which must be balanced with personal responsibility. Students are expected to behave in school and at school functions in a manner that will be a credit to themselves and to the school. It is the schoolís philosophy to work out difficulties between those involved and to provide opportunities for growth and change. There are some behaviors that are considered the most serious and automatically result in a suspension or expulsion, which includes but are not limited to:
1. Possession or use of drugs/alcohol/tobacco products;
2.Outright violation of school rules so as to hurt others, including possession of dangerous weapons or objects meant to intimidate, scare, pressure, or harass (See Weapons Policy);
3. Physical or verbal acts or threats of violence against people or property, including but not limited to pushing, shoving, hitting, and punching;
4. Swearing or vulgar gestures such as flipping someone off;
5. Physical, verbal, or sexual harassment.
In addition, the following are examples of unacceptable behavior that have disciplinary consequences:
*cheating or plagiarism (copying someone elseís work and using it );
*inappropriate language or gestures including swearing, name calling, making fun of someone, flipping someone off, and put downs;
*skipping or being late to class or homeroom;
*showing affection that is not suitable for a school environment, such as making out in the halls;
*showing disrespect to others;
*having a radio, beeper, cell phone, CD player, electronic games, Walkman, or any other electronic device at school unless approved by the Principal or the Dean of Students for a specific reason; Students that need a cell phone for after school use should turn the phone into the office in the morning and pick it up after school.
*wearing inappropriate clothing/accessories that exhibit inappropriate language/messages about tobacco or chemical substances, clothing that reveals any private anatomy, or clothing/accessories that have any sharp objects;
*having a skateboard or scooter on school property; Students who bring one for use off school property, after school MUST keep it in the Principalís or Dean of Studentsî office until the end of the day
*vandalism, including writing on the walls and destroying school or other peopleís property.
PEER TO PEER BEHAVIOR RUBRIC
Behavior |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Swearing or inappropriate gestures directed at a peer. |
Staff witnessing the behavior addresses it. |
Referred to DoD; Student calls parents; In-house suspension for the remainder of the day. |
Referred to DoS; Parents notified; In-house suspension where student will develop an individual plan to change behavior and make it right. |
Showing disrespect to peers (name calling, making fun of someone, put downs, laughing at someone, excluding others, being mean, rumors, throwing food). |
Staff witnessing the behavior addresses it. |
Referred to DoS; Student calls home and develops a plan to make it right. |
Referred to DoS; In-house suspension, during which student will develop anindividual plan to change behavior and make it right. Further incidents may be considered acts of harassment and be referred to the school affirmative action office. |
Vandalism to peer's property. |
Referred to DoS; Call parents; Pay restitution. |
Referred to DoS; Parents are called; In-house suspension where the student will work to develop an individual plan; Pay restitution. |
Parents are called; Student sent home; in-house suspension upon return; Police notified. |
Aggressive physical or verbal acts or threats against other students or their property where there is a potential for harm such as pushing, shoving, hitting, and punching. |
Referred to DoS; Parents called; In-house suspension until DoS determines it is ok for student to return to classes. |
Referred to DoS; Parents called; Student sent home; In-house suspension upon return; Police may be notified. |
Referred to DoS; Parents are called; Student sent home for 2-3 days; Upon return, In-house suspension where student will develop an individual plan. Police notified. Superintendent notified. |
Harassment, as defined by Maine State Law (verbal, such as fag, retard, gay, etc.; sexual or physical). |
Referred to DoS; Parents are called; Student provided indepth education around the law. |
Referred to DoS; Student meets with Affirmative Action Officer; Parents are called; In-house suspension focused on harassment education and how to "make it right"; Police are notified. |
Referred to DoS; In-house suspension during which student will develop an individual plan; Affirmative Action Officer meets with parents, student, superintendent of schools to determine plan of action. Student may be recommended for expulsion. |
*In-house suspension means student is isolated from the general school population for the day. S/he will work on a plan to improve the offending behavior. Teachers will provide classroom assignments. Length of In-house suspension will depend of the level of learning that has taken place during the time served.
*DoS is Dean of Students.
NON- PEER TO PEER BEHAVIOR RUBRICK
Behavior |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Cheating or Plagiarism |
Staff person meets with student; Advisor and Parents are notified. |
Staff writes up the incident; Student meets with parent, DoS, Advisor, Teacher; Student researches plagiarism; Re-do the assignment. |
In-house suspension; Advisor, DoS, and Student develop individual plan; Student completes plagiarism project; Zero grade on the assignment. |
Chewing Gum |
Staff person asks student to throw gum away. |
Staff person asks student to throw gum away; Staff person has student perform a community service (if on team); If not on team, Advisor is notified and sets up the community service. |
Referred to DoS; Write up; Student calls parent and works with custodial staff; Further incident will result in an In-house suspension. |
Disruptive classroom behavior (including cafeteria behavior). |
Staff person addresses behavior; Students sent out of cafeteria will report to room #034. |
Staff person meets with student, Advisor, and/or Parent to address the behavior; Students sent out of the cafeteria will report to room #034. |
Staff person meets with DoS; Student, Advisor, and Parent to develop a plan that may include an intervention from the Alternative Ed Program; Students sent out of the cafeterial will report to room #034. |
Inappropriate language, swearing, or vulgar gestures. |
Staff person addresses the behavior with student. |
Write up; meet with DoS & Advisor; Restitution to victim determined - make it right. |
In-house suspension during which Advisor, DoS; and Student develop individual plan which may include working with Guidance, Social Worker, or Alternative Ed Teacher. |
Skipping or being late to class or homeroom. |
Staff member addressed the behavior and decides on consequence. |
Write up; Meet with Advisor, DoS, and Staff member; Notify parents. |
In-house suspenion during which Advisor, DoS, Student develop individual plan which may include working with Guidance, Social Worker, or Alternative Ed Teacher. |
Showing affection that is not suitable for a school environment. |
Verbal Warning given by staff member witnessing the behavior; Notify Advisor. |
Write up; Notify parents; Referral to Guidance. |
In-house suspension, during which Advisor, DoS, Student develop individual plan which may include intervention by Guidance, Social Worker, and/or Alternative Ed Teacher. |
Having a radio, beeper, cell phone, CD player, Ipod, electronic games, walkman, or any other electronic device at school. |
Device is taken away and turned over to the DoS; Student may retrieve the device at the end of the day. |
Device is taken away and turned over to the DoS; Student may retrieve the device at the end of the week. |
Device is taken away and turned over to the DoS; Parents may retrieve the device from DoS. |
Wearing inappropriate clothing/accessories. |
Staff member addresses it; Student changes clothing; Advisor is notified. |
Staff member addresses it and notifies advisor; Student changes clothing and calls parent. |
Refer to DoS; Student changes clothing, calls parent and serves in In-house suspension; Advisor is involved and a referral may be made to Guidance or Alternative Ed Teacher. |
Having a skateboard, scooter or heelie shoes on school property. |
Staff member takes the item and turns it over to DoS; Student may retrieve the item at the end of the day. |
Staff member takes the item and turns it over to DoS; Student may retrieve the item at the end of the week. |
Staff member takes the item and turns it over to DoS; Parent can retrieve the item at their convenience; Further incidents may result in school suspension and referral Behavior Support through the Alternative Ed Program. |
Vandalism including writing on the walls and destroying school or other people's property. |
Refer to DoS; Write up; Notify parents; work with custodian one period; Pay restitution. |
Refer to DoS; Write up; Notify parents; Work with custodian; In-house suspension; Pay restitution. |
Refer to DoS; Write up; Notify parents; In-house suspension to perform community service; Behavior Plan implemented; Pay restitution. |
Stealing |
Refer to DoS; Write up; Notify parents; Notify Advisor; Pay restitution; Police may be notified. |
Refer to DoS; Write up; Notifiy parents; Notify Advisor; In-house suspension; Pay restitution; Police are notified. |
Refer to DoS; Notify parents; Notify Advisor; Meet with parents, advisor, student to develop a plan which may involve intervention by Alternative Ed Teacher and/or Law Enforcement. |
*In-house suspension means student is isolated from the general school population for the day. S/he will work on a plan to improve the offending behavior. Teachers will provide classroom assignments. Length of In-house suspension will depend of the level of learning that has taken place during the time served.
*DoS is Dean of Students.
DRESS CODE
Students and staff at Maranacook Middle School are expected to dress in a manner that does not detract from the learning environment. Unacceptable dress includes, but is not limited to:
*clothing/accessories that exhibit inappropriate language/messages about tobacco or chemical substances, hate messages or sexual innuendo;
*clothing that reveals any private anatomy;
*clothing/accessories that have any sharp objects;
*shorts/dresses/skirts that are shorter than mid thigh length;
*wearing spaghetti straps or any straps that are less than 1.5 inches wide;
*undergarments that are showing;
*not wearing footwear;
*violating the "B" Rule (The "B" Rule includes, but is not limited to, no showing of Breasts, Butts, Bottoms, Bellies, Backs, Boxers, Bras, etc.)
Consequences for violating the dress code may include:
Students will be asked to change or turn an inappropriate article of clothing inside out. If this is not possible, or if student refuses, student will call home
INAPPROPRIATE BUS BEHAVIOR
The following procedure for dealing with bus conduct is followed throughout the RSU #38. The procedure emphasizes the need to have behavior onthe bus that insures the safety of all children riding the bus.
STEP ONE: Written Warning: These warnings are issued by the bus driver to the student. The purpose is to communicate to the student that his/her behavior is becoming a concern. Specific disciplinary action may not be taken at this time, depending of the incident. Copies of the warning will be given to each administrator and a copy sent home to the parents through their child.
STEP TWO: First Bus Conduct Report: These report inappropriate action by a student to the administrator. The administrator will meet with the student to discuss the problem and a written copy of the report will be mailed home to parents. Consequences will vary depending on the incident.
STEP THREE: Second Bus Conduct Report: The procedure for handling these is the same as Step Two. However, in this case, the parent is notified of the report by phone and in writing.
STEP FOUR: Third Bus Conduct Report: With the third report, the student is automatically suspended from the bus for a period not to exceed two weeks. Additionally, a meeting must be held with the Administrator, Parent, Student, Transportation Supervisor and the Bus Driver before the student can return to the bus. This suspension includes all buses in RSU #38.
STEP FIVE: Fourth Bus Conduct Report: This is the final step. If a student receives a fourth bus conduct report, he/she will be removed from all RSU #38 buses for the remainder of the school year. Administrators will notify parents in writing and by phone.
*Severe violations of the guidelines for school bus safety could result in the suspension of bus riding privileges at any time. Questions concerning this procedure can be addressed to the building administrator.
SEARCH & SEIZURE
Based upon a reasonable suspision, school officials may conduct a search of students, their lockers, personal items, and vehicles when on school property. Student refusal to cooperate with a search will result in immediate suspension.
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