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Indian Land Middle School 8361 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, SC 29707

Phone: 803-578-2500 or 803-286-5300 Fax: 803-578-2549

Mr. Chris Thorpe, Principal Dr. Gene Moore, Superintendent of Lancaster County School District

The Mission of Indian Land Middle School:

An Innovative Community Inspiring Excellence

Our Vision: Our school will provide a rich educational experience to all students

through challenging academic programs, comprehensive character development, and

access to a support network of services and opportunities for advancement.

Indian Land Middle School Honor Code: Students at Indian Land Middle School are expected to uphold high

standards with regard to academics. Students will not use other persons’ work as their own, will refrain from

plagiarizing, misquoting, or borrowing information from another author without his/her permission. Such actions

will result in a zero on the assignment as well as possible disciplinary action.

Important note regarding information contained within: Should information, policies, or procedures change

during the school year, information will be distributed to parents and students. The school reserves the right to

monitor and adjust policies as needed. Thank you.

Please use this handbook and agenda wisely. REPLACEMENT FEE IS $10.00

If found, please return this agenda to :

Student Name : ____________________________________________ Grade : __________________

What Happens Here Will Change The World Adopted by the school April 2009.

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Indian Land Middle School Student Dress Code Regulations All clothing must be worn as manufacturer intended. Clothing should be clean and in good condition. All students must wear a school issued student ID card on a lanyard around the neck as part of the

required dress code at Indian Land Middle School. ID cards must not be altered in any way. The school reserves the right to interpret this policy and make decisions based on school and district

guidelines. Please refer to the Learning newspaper for additional dress code guidelines.

Acceptable Shirts

Solid white, yellow, navy or light blue shirts with

COLLARS and sleeves may be worn.

Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

Turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks are acceptable.

Outer garments must be buttoned.

Crew-neck or hooded sweatshirts must be solid

white, yellow or blue. The only approved logo is

IL or Warrior Wear. A COLLARED shirt must be

worn underneath.

Long sleeve shirts worn under dress code shirt

must be solid white, yellow or blue.

Undershirts/tanks must be white, yellow or blue

and can only be worn under a dress code approved

shirt.

Logos smaller than a quarter are acceptable.

Solid white, yellow or blue knit sweaters or vests

may be worn with a collared shirt.

Students have the option to appropriately wear

neck ties.

Solid colored zippered jackets and vests in white,

yellow or blue.

Required: ID’s must be worn around the neck

at all times.

Acceptable Pants

Navy or Khaki pants, shorts or jumpers. Cotton

twill or polyester-cotton or corduroy acceptable.

Bottoms must be worn at natural waist and fit

appropriately. No skinny-fit pants.

If bottom garment has belt loops, a belt must be

worn.

Each pant leg should be same length/color.

Leggings are acceptable if worn with an

appropriate length skirt or shorts. Leggings must

be white, yellow or blue.

Shorts/skirts cannot be more than 2 inches above

the knee.

Foot wear may include closed toe shoes, tennis

shoes or sandals with strap around heel.

Athletic/Team/Music Program Apparel A jersey may be worn on game day only with collared

dress code shirt underneath. Coach will advise athletes.

No t-shirts are permitted as outer garments.

All hooded sweatshirts must be dress-code approved colors

or otherwise approved by the Principal.

*Coaches/Music Directors are aware!

Team warm-ups may be worn on game days with a

collared shirt.

Dress-code bottoms must be worn at all times.

School issued athletic warm-up jackets are approved.

Coaches have the right to ask student-athletes to dress-up

on game days with approval from the Principal

Unacceptable

Hooded or crewneck sweatshirts that are not white, yellow or blue and those with logos/prints. Denim material is not allowed. Shirts that are not tucked in, expose mid-section or are revealing. Jackets/coats may not be worn during the school day. Items must be placed in locker. Belts with large buckles and/or studs are unacceptable. Clothing should not have holes, prints, stripes or piping. Students may not wear athletic cleats, specialized purpose shoes, beach shoes, flip flops or bedroom

shoes, including slippers that resemble shoes. Gloves, costume items such as decorative headbands, wristbands, chains/apparatus, bandanas, head

coverings of any kind and sunglasses are all unacceptable. Drawing, writing and/or tattooing of the body or clothing is prohibited. All bags and purses bigger than a pencil pouch should be kept in the locker and not carried during the

school day. Exception: draw string bags to carry clothes for P.E. may be carried. Scheduled locker

visits will allow students time to retrieve items.

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Clothing intended for P.E. class may not be worn underneath dress code clothing. Activities and Organizations: If a student remains after school for an activity, the parent must arrange

transportation. All students who remain after school must be with an activity sponsor or teacher.

Activity Participation: Every student should realize that participation in activities is a privilege carrying definite

responsibilities. All regular school rules apply when students are involved in school-sponsored activities,

whether at the school or elsewhere. Misconduct during activities or athletic events may result in suspension, or

in the case of serious offenses, expulsion from the club, activity, team or school. Regular rules apply to spectators

as well as the participants. If a student is serving Out-of-School Suspension, that student may not participate in or

watch any extra-curricular event at any school in our district for the dates of the suspension.

After-School Detention: Administration or teachers will assign after-school detention (ASD). In the event that a

student receives an ASD, he/she will serve the detention on Tuesday or Thursday as assigned. Students who fail

to serve ASD will be given In-School Suspension. It is the student’s responsibility to inform parents/guardians

of the assigned date for ASD and to arrange transportation. ASD is held from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. and students

should be picked up in the car rider line. ASD will be rescheduled only if the student is absent or if a medical

condition causes a student to leave school early.

After-School Event Attendance/Pick Up: All students are expected to have a ride present at the conclusion of

an event or activity. Failure to have a ride waiting at the conclusion of the event can lead to a student not being

allowed to attend events such as but not limited to dances, sporting events, etc.

Agenda/Hall Passes/’Oops Passes’: Students who are out of class for any reason must have a Hallway Passport

issued by a teacher or staff member. Students without a Hallway Passport will be sent back to the scheduled class

or location. Students must carry their agenda throughout the day to track assignments and to be used as a

communication tool between home and school. Teachers will stamp or sign agendas daily if homework is

assigned. Students will receive five (5) ‘Oops Passes’ per every nine (9) weeks. ‘Oops passes’ are designed to

be used for an extra trip to a locker for a forgotten item, extra restroom visits, etc. Passes are included in each

student agenda and can be found on Page 13 of this Student Handbook.

Assemblies: Assemblies are provided for education and/or student recognition. Students are required to sit with

their supervised and assigned class during assemblies. The classroom code of conduct will apply. We ask that

students not be dismissed early from school while attending an assembly.

Athletics: Students are eligible to try-out for various sports beginning in seventh grade. Students will be held

to the same guidelines for try-outs and conditioning as high school students. Announcements and information

will be sent out at various times during the year regarding different activities. Football, cheerleading, wrestling,

basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, track, golf, soccer and cross-country are but a few of the offerings

provided to students. If a sport is not offered at ILMS, students in 7th and 8

th grade may try-out for a team through

ILHS. Students in 6th grade are eligible for our Dance Team. For athletic related information, please contact the

Athletic Director at the school.

Attendance/Recovery

Refer to the district Learning newspaper for specific attendance guidelines

and requirements. Students will be required to serve one-hour of recovery per

missed day that exceeds the number of allowable absences per district policy.

Recovery for middle school students will begin on the eleventh (11th) absence.

Also, middle school students will be required to serve one-hour of

recovery for every five (5) early dismissals, every five (5) late arrivals to

school or a combination of early dismissals/late arrivals. Students will

have two (2) days to submit a medical or parent note. Teachers will record

when students arrive late to class. Once a student has been late five times to a

particular class, a discipline referral will be submitted to administration.

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Behavioral Expectations: All students will be bound by the Lancaster County School District

Disciplinary Guidelines as outlined in the district’s Learning newspaper. Expectations specific to

Indian Land Middle School include:

WARRIORS show respect for ourselves, others, and our school faculty by: following directions; exhibiting good manners; using kind words to encourage others; refraining from

defacing school property.

WARRIORS work cooperatively to achieve positive results by: listening to fellow students and faculty members; sharing tools for learning.

WARRIORS demonstrate self-control in all situations by: walking quietly and orderly at all times; refraining from physically or emotionally harming ourselves and

others; abiding by the Lancaster County School District guidelines for behavior.

WARRIORS keep all areas of the school clean, organized and inviting by: picking up after ourselves; keeping lockers, book bags, classrooms, the Media Center, hallways,

cafeteria, and school grounds tidy.

WARRIORS exhibit a positive attitude toward ILMS by: conducting ourselves in a safe manner; being enthusiastic about learning; giving 100% each day; coming

to school ready to learn.

Indian Land Middle School Discipline Plan

In an effort to establish consistency, students who do not follow school behavioral expectations may receive the

following consequences:

1. Warning

2. Teacher Intervention/Student Reflection

3. Silent Lunch – Parent Contact

4. After School Detention (ASD)

5. Office Referral

The school will reserve the right in some situations not to follow these steps.

In extreme cases this plan may not be followed.

Building and Ground Rules

Chewing gum is not permitted in the building during school hours. If a student is caught with chewing

gum during school he/she will serve ASD.

Students should never run through or break off shrubbery or climb trees.

Book bags must be able to fit into the lockers and should not be carried in the hallways or into the

classrooms. No type of bag, including draw-string, book bag, tote bag, etc., is allowed in the classroom.

The only exception to this is use of drawstring bags to carry change of clothes for P.E. class. Purses (the

size of a pencil pouch) will be permitted.

Students are not permitted in the teacher workrooms for any reason.

Exterior doors should never be opened for anyone. Bullying

Bullying, harassment, or intimidation is prohibited. Any student who feels he/she has been subjected to these acts

is encouraged to file a complaint with an administrator, guidance counselor, or staff member. Students are

expected to conduct themselves in an orderly, courteous, dignified and respectful manner. For a complete

description of the policy, please refer to the Learning newspaper. The school has three boxes, two located in the

corridor and one in the cafeteria to be used for anonymous notes regarding bullying. The administrators check the

boxes regularly.

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The following are tentative lunch prices:

Students:

Regular lunch $2.10/day

Reduced lunch .40/day

Regular breakfast 1.00/day

Reduced breakfast .30/day

Extra milk .30/day

Adults: Regular lunch TBD

Regular breakfast TBD

Prices are subject to change based on the

United States Department of Agriculture.

Bus Rules

Certain laws and regulations govern the operation of the buses. School authorities make every effort to provide

safe, punctual, comfortable, and orderly transportation for students. The driver can file misconduct reports and

the student can receive disciplinary action. Serious or repeated misconduct may result in suspension from the bus.

If this occurs, transportation to/from school becomes the responsibility of the student and the parent. Questions

concerning bus transportation should be directed to the Bus Supervisor at 803-548-9448.

Obey all instructions of the driver

Sit in seat, keeping hands, feet and head inside the bus

Keep feet out of the aisles

Use only conversational tone

Fighting, profanity, smoking and yelling are prohibited

Vandalism will result in severe consequences including restitution

Board and exit the bus only at the assigned stop

Throwing objects is strictly prohibited

Any conduct that causes disruption is prohibited

Chewing gum and food are not allowed on the bus

Electronic devices are not allowed on the bus or at during school hours

Note: In some situations, the school reserves the right to use school discipline guidelines in regard to bus

behavior. The bus is considered school property.

Cafeteria Procedures

Students must use their Student ID card in the lunch line to purchase their lunch. Their identification

number will be used to deduct from their monetary account.

Students should enter/exit the cafeteria and lunch lines in an orderly manner.

Students must sit quietly until all students have been served.

Food must not be thrown or shared.

Food and beverage items purchased by students will not to be taken from the

cafeteria.

No carbonated drinks are allowed in the cafeteria.

Energy drinks are not permitted at school.

Students should not put their feet on the chairs or any part of the tables.

Students are expected to talk and behave in an orderly manner.

Students must leave their area clean and should clean up lunch area before leaving the cafeteria.

Students are asked to bring lunch money each Monday in a sealed

envelope. You may send money for the day, the week, the month, the

quarter, the semester, or the year.

Checks should be written to ILMS and must be written in blue or

black ink. Out-of-state checks will not be accepted.

Teachers will send money collected to the cafeteria manager each

morning. Breakfast will be available from 7:45 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. Car

riders who arrive to the cafeteria after 8:05 a.m. will not be allowed to

eat breakfast. Passes will be issued for late busses. Students will not

be served without a pass after 8:05 a.m.

Car Rider Procedures: Parents/Guardians must pull into the car rider line for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

All students must be dropped off/picked up from the car rider line. If you are first in line, please drive to the end of the sidewalk.

Students should not be dropped off before 7:45 a.m.

Cars arriving prior to 7:45 a.m. must form a single line.

Late arrival: After 8:10 a.m. a parent/guardian must sign-in student at main office. Students must be

seated in home room class at the 8:15 a.m. bell; otherwise the student is late to school. After 3:30 p.m., students must be picked up from the main office.

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Cell Phones: Students are allowed to possess cellular phones and paging devices on school property with these

exceptions:

The device cannot be visible, activated or heard from 8:05 a.m. until 3:20 p.m.

These rules include off-campus trips during the academic day

Students who violate this regulation are subject to confiscation of the device. The first time a device is

confiscated a parent must pick it up from the Main Office. Additional offenses will result in confiscation by a

school official, the device will be sent to the Safety Director at the Lancaster County School District Office. A

parent/guardian will be required to attend a conference with the director before the device will be returned. All

conferences will be held in Lancaster and the parent is responsible for scheduling and attending the conference.

For more information regarding the LCSD cell phone policy, please refer to the Learning newspaper.

Change of Address/Telephone/E-Mail Address: Please inform the main office at 803-578-2500 as soon as

possible when you move or have a change of address, phone number (home or work), and/or e-mail address.

These numbers are very important in the case of an emergency. Change of address will require proof of

residency.

Clubs and Organizations: Students are encouraged to join clubs and organizations. Throughout the year,

sponsors for various activities will announce meetings and projects. Being involved in our school will help create

a more positive experience and will help our school be more successful. Clubs can be started with an approved

advisor and approval from the Principal.

Daily Schedule

The daily schedule for grades 6-8 will be 8:15 a.m. until 3:20 p.m.

Students will dismiss to classrooms at 8:05 a.m. Student entrance doors lock at 8:10 a.m.

Students arriving after 8:10 a.m. must sign in through the main office.

Students are not permitted on campus before 7:45 a.m. unless prior arrangements have been made

through a teacher, club sponsor, or administrator.

Students arriving between 7:45 – 8:05 a.m. should report directly to the cafeteria for breakfast or to the

gymnasium to sit by grade level.

Students should be seated in homeroom by 8:15 a.m. or a tardy pass will be required.

Students not obligated to a club, organization, sport or other activity must leave campus immediately

following the dismissal of school. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

Students may not remain on campus to wait for evening sporting events/activities.

Disaster Drills: Regular fire and emergency drills will be held throughout the school year. In each classroom, a

sign will be posted giving exit instructions. When you hear the drill sound, listen carefully for instructions from

the teacher or administrator and follow these completely.

Discrimination: Our district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender,

religion, immigrant status, limited English speaking status, and/or disability in admission to, access to, treatment

in or employment in its programs and activities. Concerns regarding these matters should be brought to the

attention of the school Principal immediately.

Dispensing Medicine: ALL medicine is to be left in the nurse’s office. Medicine, including aspirin or Tylenol, ointment, will not be

provided by the school. The school nurse has “permission to dispense” forms that parents/guardians should

complete when dropping off medication. ALL medication should be labeled with the student’s name and grade.

If medication is prescription, it must be in the original container. Students are not allowed to have medications

(over-the-counter or prescription) in their possession at any time. NO medication of any kind is provided

by the school; all medicine must be provided by the student/parent. If you

would like to have medication such as Tylenol, aspirin, Tums, ointment, or

other items for your child, you must provide the medication in the original

packaging with proper dosage instructions. If your child has specific medical

needs that require regular medication while at school, please contact our school nurse

for information regarding an Individual Healthcare Plan.

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Dress Code Violations: Each time the school dress code is violated, a teacher or staff member will complete a

violation slip including the date and nature of the offense. Discipline will be handled on an accumulating system.

Once a student receives

5 violations: Parent contact

10 violations: After School Detention (ASD)

15 violations: In-School Suspension (ISS) and loss of dress down privileges for the of the semester

20 violations: Out-Of-School Suspension (OSS) and Parent Conference Required

Discipline for dress code violations will begin at zero at the start of each semester. The administration reserves

the right to modify this plan as necessary.

E-Reader Policy: E-Readers are digital devices that can store

books, periodicals, magazines, and other electronic media.

Some popular brands of e-Readers are Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes

and Noble’s Nook, Motorola Xoom, and Apple’s I-Pad. ILMS

is striving to maintain technological relevance in education by

affording students the opportunity to use these devices in

accordance with our e-Reader Acceptable Use Policy.

Prior to an e-Reader being on campus, the device must

be permanently labeled with student name.

E-Readers are to be used only for the reading of school

approved activities and not for other purposes such as communication, entertainment, music, gaming, etc.

Students are responsible for knowing how to properly and effectively use his/her e-Reader.

E-Readers must be used at appropriate times in accordance with teacher instructions and must not be a

distraction for the student or surrounding students.

Pictures/videos may not be taken during the school day without approval from the teacher.

All e-Readers must have cellular and network capabilities disabled (turned off) while the device is at

school; in accordance, the student agrees not to access the internet or other programs that will use the

LCSD’s network system.

ILMS will in no way assume responsibility for lost, stolen, damaged items that contract viruses or other

features that damage or destroy the item.

If a student violates the e-Reader policy, disciplinary action will be used. This may include confiscation of

the device following the same policy as mobile telephones, ISS, OSS or other such consequences as

determined necessary by school administration.

Field Trips: If a student becomes ineligible to attend a field trip or is absent the day of a field trip, the school

reserves the right to not refund the money.

Food/Drink at School: Students are not permitted to have food, drink or candy in the building – except in the

cafeteria during scheduled breakfast/lunch periods – unless approved by an administrator or teacher.

Fund Raising: Fund raising activities will be kept to a minimum and occur with the approval of the Principal.

Gifts for Students: The school does not accept flowers, gifts, etc. for students.

Grade Advancement: Students who successfully complete the approved educational program shall advance to

the next grade level. When a student is unsuccessful, that student may be considered for retention. The Principal

will make these decisions on an individual basis with input from teachers, parents, counselors, and the student.

Students may be required to receive special tutoring or summer school course work prior to being promoted to the

next grade level.

Guidance Services: Students are encouraged to visit our guidance department. Some of the services provided

include: basic counseling, career counseling, student/student conflicts, schedule planning, time-management and

study skills. Students need a pass to visit the guidance office. If an appointment is needed, students should

complete an appointment request form, located in the main office, and submit to the guidance office. If there is an

emergency, please report directly to the guidance or administrative offices. For assistance and services, contact

the ILMS guidance department. Guidance counselors will meet with students at the request of teachers for

disciplinary actions/issues.

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Hats: Hats are not permitted and should not be worn in the building. If a hat is worn it will be confiscated.

Homework Policy: Homework is considered a vital part of the educational process because it extends learning

beyond the regular school day. Homework can help students develop good study habits and organizational skills,

practice and reinforce concepts learned in the classroom, and develop self-discipline and independence.

For these reasons, most middle school students should expect to have homework each day. Students are expected

to schedule time each day to complete homework assignments. This work may be graded for accuracy or

completion. A student’s class average may suffer if he/she consistently fails to complete homework. Parents

should notify the teacher should questions regarding homework arise.

Student Homework Guidelines:

Ask clarifying questions to be sure the expectations for your assignment are clear.

Make homework a part of your daily after-school routine.

Keep your agenda updated with homework and other assignments/due dates.

Turn in homework on the due date.

For planned absences (school activities, sports, etc) students should approach the teacher prior to the

absence for assignments so work is completed upon return.

Strategies to Help You Handle Potential Academic Problems: The primary goal of ILMS is the education of

our students. We have established a variety of systems to help students with academic problems.

Make certain you understand assignments.

Use the handbook/agenda to write down your assignments.

Complete all assignments at school or at home.

Ask for extra help when needed – free tutoring is available!

Ask the teacher for extra assignments to increase your understanding. Seek help from the guidance department to improve your study skills.

Proven Study Skills!

Make and keep a study schedule that works for you.

Study in a quiet place – the same place each day.

Gather materials needed before you begin.

Maintain a well-kept notebook for each class.

Study in spurts of 30 minutes with 5 minute breaks.

You should study approximately 2 hours per night.

Take good notes.

Frequently review your notes, quizzes, tests and related materials.

Read for meaning and put it into your own words.

Research shows that studying is good for you!

Identification Cards: All ILMS students will be issued an identification card. ID cards will be attached to a

lanyard and must be visible and worn around the neck during the entire school day. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. ID cards are also required by the cafeteria

and media center. Replacement ID cards may be purchased in the media center for $5.00.

ID cards should not be torn, altered or destroyed. If damaged, students may have to

purchase a new card.

In-School Suspension (ISS): The primary objectives for this program are to keep students in school while trying

to modify unwanted behaviors and give students the opportunity to maintain their academic work while serving In

School Suspension. Students will be kept in a self-contained classroom where their class work will be completed.

Students who violate ISS rules will be subject to an immediate Out-Of-School Suspension.

Inclement Weather: We will make every effort to use our automated calling system to alert you of weather-

related delays, cancellations and/or early dismissals. Please make sure your contact numbers are updated

periodically. We encourage you to also use local weather, radio, and television stations for weather related

announcements. Follow announcements for Lancaster County School District.

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Individual Heath Care Plans or Individual Health Plans (IHPs): Individual health care plans are also called

Individual Health Plans or IHPs. School nurses who are registered nurses write IHPs to guide how a student’s

health care needs will be met while at school. The nurse works with the student, the student’s parents or legal

guardians, the student’s health care provider, and other school staff to write the plan. IHPs are written for

students who have special health care needs that must be met by school staff during the day. IHPs are also written

for students who have been approved by the school district to self-medicate or self-monitor. To learn more about

IHPs, contact the school nurse.

Internet Usage: Students will often use or have access to computers with Internet access. If you do not want

your child to have access to the Internet, please inform the Media Specialist in writing, of your wishes.

Students who access or transmit, or attempt to access or transmit inappropriate material will have internet

privileges suspended or revoked. Failure to comply with the LCSD acceptable use guidelines may result in

disciplinary action.

Locker Use: Students are only allowed to use the locker they are assigned. Students are to shut and lock their

lockers after each use. Students may not share lockers. Students must use school-owned and issued locks.

The replacement fee for locks is $10.00. Locker visits will be scheduled by teachers and administrators and

should be used only during scheduled times.

Make-Up Work Policy: Students are responsible for missed work in the event of an absence. Failure to

complete work will result in a zero.

Days Missed Days to Make Up Work

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Media Center

Hours are Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday: 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

Before using the computers, students and parent/guardian must sign the Indian

Land Middle School Computer Use Agreement, found in the Media Center. When visiting the Media Center, please sign-in and out and have your ID card

displayed around your neck. Your school ID card will be needed to check-out

materials and/or computer use. If you misplace your ID please visit the Media

Center before school, during homeroom or lunch, or after school. You will

complete a “New ID” form and then your homeroom teacher will be notified when

your ID is ready.

Replacement fees: $5.00 per new ID and $2.50 per lanyard.

You may check out a book for three weeks. You will be charged five cents per day for overdue books

(excluding weekends or holidays). Pay attention to the blue “due date” cards in the back of your book. If

you need to pay a fine, please fill out the appropriate information at the circulation desk. Your ID card

will be used and you will complete the “Fees Paid” form.

Students need to purchase an external drive to use in the media center and lab. The district IT personnel

will reimage all desktops several times per month. This process will erase everything saved on the hard

drive (MY DOCUMENTS, DESKTOP, MY PICTURES, etc.)

When you print in the Media Center, fees will be according to the type of printing. Black and white

printing is five cents per page and color printing will range from twenty-five cents to one dollar per page

depending on amount of color used.

Please talk with the Media Specialist if you need the following information: accessing DISCUS

databases from home, saving and downloading to and from the school email communication system, or

reserving a book.

The Media Center will host fall and spring book fairs. Students can also look forward to book clubs,

monthly newsletters, poetry, art exhibits and more.

If student neglects to submit missed assignments, they will receive

a grade of "0" for the assignments. We suggest that upon returning

to school, students or parents should ask their teachers to

provide them with a list of their make-up work. In

addition, students and parents may check the teachers' webpage to

see when they are available for extra tutoring. Finally,

we encourage you to contact the teacher to set up a time for the

students to receive the extra help they need.

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Out-Of-School Suspension (OSS): While suspended, students are prohibited from attending ANY school

or district activity. Students are not permitted to be on any Lancaster County School District campus

while serving OSS. Class work/assignments may be requested from his/her teachers during the suspension.

Parent Conferences: Parents are strongly encouraged to stay in contact with their child’s teacher. Parent

conferences can be scheduled during the teacher’s planning time, before school, or after school. In order to

provide the best supervision and instruction to all students, parents are asked not to interrupt classes. The office

staff will be glad to have the teacher contact you to schedule a conference. When questions or concerns arise,

parents may first contact the teacher by e-mail, a note with your student or in the student agenda or by leaving a

message with the front office. Administrators will be happy to meet with parents as needed after a conference has

occurred with the teacher.

Parent Portal: The Lancaster County School District offers a Parent Portal, an on-line grading system.

Contact the school office to obtain password information.

Parental Custody: In the case of separated or divorced parents, the law stipulates that we cannot determine

which parent may pick up the child. We must release children to either parent, regardless of which parent has

registered the child, unless the custodial, enrolling parent has a court order concerning visitations or pick-up. In

that case, we must retain a copy of the court order for our files.

Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO): Regular meetings will be held during the school year. Our PTO

organizes and supports a number of events and programs in our school. Get involved and join the PTO today!

Personal Property: We urge students not to bring valuable items or large sums of money to school. Any item

that is unrelated to the educational process should be left at home. The school is not responsible for items brought

to school.

Plagiarism/Cheating Policy: ILMS does not tolerate plagiarism or cheating. If this occurs, the student will

receive an automatic zero and assigned an After School Detention. Subsequent offenses will result in other

disciplinary action such as ISS or OSS.

Public Displays of Affection (PDA): Students are not allowed to inappropriately touch or kiss other students.

Actions construed as PDA will result in disciplinary action. As a general rule, please keep your hands to yourself.

Publicity and Photographs: Occasionally, pictures of students are taken and published in local newspapers for

publicity purposes. This usually occurs when an activity or achievement is deserving of public notices. If you do

not want your child’s picture to be taken or published, please inform the Principal, in writing, of your

wishes.

Schedule Changes: All schedule changes require administrative approval.

School Board Policy Regarding Dress Code, Adopted by LCSD March 2010: The following items are

minimum requirements for student dress code regulations established by a school and specific information

regarding the dress code at ILMS can be found at the beginning of this handbook:

Clothing and/or hair should not be so extreme or inappropriate to the school setting as to disrupt the

educational process. For that reason, clothing deemed distracting, revealing, overly suggestive or

otherwise disruptive will not be permitted.

Wearing accessories or clothing that could pose a safety threat to the student or others is not allowed.

This includes belts with large buckles and/or studs.

Hats and sunglasses are not allowed.

Attire must not evidence membership or affiliation with a “gang” in any negative sense of the term.

Appropriate, safe shoes must be worn at all times.

Attire must not be immodest, obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, indecent, or offensive.

Clothing that inappropriately exposes body parts is not permitted. Students will not expose

undergarments.

Pants must be worn at the natural waistline and undergarments are not to be visible. Pants and

slacks must not bag, sag or drag.

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No clothing, jewelry, or tattoos are permitted that display profanity, suggestive phrases, or advertisements

for – or messages or pictures depicting or suggesting – alcohol, tobacco, drugs or any other inappropriate

or illegal behavior.

School Improvement Council: Indian Land Middle School has developed a School Improvement Council (SIC)

consisting of community members, students, parents, and staff members. This group will work to develop a

mission for the Indian Land Middle School SIC. For more information on becoming a member of the SIC,

contact the Principal.

School Telephone Use: In emergency situations, students will be allowed to use the telephone in the office if

he/she has a pass from the teacher. Students who participate in after school sports should make prior

arrangements for practice and cancellations. Transportation changes will be announced daily during afternoon

announcements – please contact the school no later than 3:00 p.m. with necessary changes.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504): Section 504 is a federal law that requires public

schools to make adjustments so that students with certain disabilities can learn and participate in settings like

other students who do not have disabilities. To be eligible for services under Section 504, a student must have a

condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities. A team decides if a student is eligible. The

team should include the student’s parent or legal guardian, the student (if able), and others who know the student

or know about the student’s disability, such as a teacher, a guidance counselor, a school nurse, and other school

staff. If the student is eligible, the team develops an individual accommodation plan. The individual

accommodation plan explains how the student’s needs will be met while at school and may include health

services for the student during the school day if needed. To learn more about Section 504, contact the Student

Services Director at 803-285-8438.

Sexual Harassment: Please refer the Learning newspaper for a complete explanation of the sexual harassment

policy.

Signing a Student Out of School: Any time a student is signed out of school, the person must present photo

identification and must appear on the child’s emergency contact information. If the person does not present

identification or does not appear on the emergency card, the child will not be released. Failure to supply proper

identification can result in the person being asked to leave school grounds.

Social Equity Policy: At Indian Land Middle School we respect and celebrate diversity. All students, staff

members, and families are expected to embrace our differences and support one another regardless of race,

religion, heritage or age.

Student Accident Insurance: Parents are encouraged to purchase student accident insurance. As a service to

our students and the parents, the district offers student accident insurance through a private firm. Shortly after

school begins, students will be given the enrollment forms to bring home. Athletic injuries are the responsibility

of the parent.

Student Records and Information: Parents wishing to obtain information from school records must come to the

school or send an official written request with parent/guardian signature to the attention of the Principal.

Student/Teacher Communication: The school provides an in-house email system designed to enhance

communication between student/teacher, school/home. All students and parents are given access to this system

and are encouraged to check teacher pages regularly for assignments and information.

Current Indian Land Students: Each sixth grade student will provide his/her Language Arts teacher with a

password. The username will consist of the student's proper first name and the student's last name. Seventh and

eighth graders who previously attended ILMS will use the same username and password.

NEW Indian Land Students: New students will visit the media center for assistance in setting up and navigating

the site.

If a student forgets his/her username and password, he/she must visit the media center.

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Summer School: Students who fail any course may be required to attend summer school. Students who do not

complete recovery time as a result of absences and/or late arrival/early dismissal, will be required to attend

summer school. Fees are determined by the Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees and are the

responsibility of the parent.

Tardy Policy: If a student is late to class, he/she will need to sign a tardy slip provided by the teacher. Once a

student has accumulated five tardies, disciplinary action will be taken and for every five thereafter. At ILMS we

value being on time and prepared to learn. If a student is late to school, a parent/guardian MUST sign in the

student in the Main Office. In order for a tardy to school to be excused, a medical note must be submitted within

two (2) days.

Textbooks: Students will be assigned textbooks for nearly every subject. It is the student’s responsibility to take

care of and keep up with textbooks. If a textbook is lost or damaged, the student will be responsible for making

payments as deemed necessary. Students who tamper with or remove the barcode from their book will be

assessed a fine.

Tutoring Time: Every ILMS teacher provides on-going tutoring times and tutoring is open to all students.

Tutoring times are not designed to be one-on-one sessions. Students arriving for tutoring prior to 7:45 a.m. must

report to the Main Office. Specific tutoring times will be made available at the beginning of each school year and

posted on the school website.

Video/Audio Taping: NO video and/or audio taping is permitted on school grounds without the expressed

written consent of the Principal.

Visitors: All visitors are subject to prior approval of the Principal. If a family member needs to speak with a

student, the family member should report to the office upon arrival and the student will be called to the office

upon administrative approval. This rule is for the safety of all students. All visitors must report to the main office

for a visitor tag. Parents/guardians are welcome to visit their child’s classroom but are asked to schedule the time

with an administrator prior to the visit. Guidelines/suggestions for a class visit:

Please observe your child only

Volunteer as often as possible

Volunteers: All volunteers must complete annual paperwork required by the Lancaster County School District.

If the necessary paperwork is not completed, and those volunteers are not approved, they will not be allowed to

work with school activities and projects. This is designed with the safety and security of all students in mind.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of reasons. Please contact the PTO or the school for further details.

Withdrawing A Student from ILMS: A parent/guardian must meet with our school registrar to complete the

necessary paperwork when withdrawing a student. All books must be returned and all fees must be paid prior to

transfer of records. The school will provide a statement when a student is clear for withdraw.

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