Principal

Aaryn Schmuhl

Lee Ann Howington Louann Jones

Larry McNorton Martin Wright

Assistant Principals

Go Lions

Motto: Luella Middle School – Meeting the Challenge

School Mascot: Lions

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Introduction 1.1.1 Belief Statements1.2 Mission Statement 1.3 Instructional Goals 1.4 Staff Directory

1.5 Administrative Responsibilities 2.0 Attendance

2.1 Student Attendance and Tardies (Classroom) 2.2 Student Attendance (Homeroom)

2.3 In School Suspension (ISS)2.4 Teacher Attendance and Absence

2.5 Personal Leave 2.6 Leaving School 2.7 Substitute Teacher Information 2.8 Substitute Folder Checklist 2.9 Workers’ Compensation Information 3.0 Classroom/Schedules 3.1 Classroom Appearance 3.2 Room Maintenance Responsibilities 3.3 Classroom Location-Moving Classes to another location 3.4 Daily Schedule 3.5 School Year Calendar 3.6 Board Meeting Dates and Request Deadlines 4.0 Clinic, Medications, and Accidents

4.1 School Clinic 4.2 First Aid and Medications

4.3 Guidelines for Dealing with Blood and Body Fluids 4.4 Reporting Accidents 4.5 Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

5.0 Committees 5.1 Better Seeking Team (BST) 5.2 Better Communications Team 5.3 Hospitality Committee

5.4 Building Traditions Committee 5.5 Local School Advisory Committee 5.6 Behavior Management Team 5.7 Building Operations Team 5.8 Committee Request Form

6.0 Communications

6.1 Communications 6.2 Master Calendar

6.3 Daily Announcements 6.4 Telephone and Long Distance Calls 6.5 Fax machine Information

6.6 Frequently Called County Numbers 6.7 Building Requisition 7.0 Guidance and Counseling Department 7.1 Guidance and Counseling Services 7.2 Other Counseling Services/Assignments 8.0 Discipline 8.1 Guidelines for Effective Discipline 8.2 Discipline Referral Procedure and How to Fill Out a Form 8.3 Dealing with School Fights and Assaults

8.4 Tardies 8.5 Lockout Policy

8.6 Detention8.7 HB 605

9.0 Dress Code

9.1 Student Dress Code 9.2 Dress Code Enforcement

9.3 Faculty Dress 10.0 Extra-Curricular Activities 10.1 Clubs and Activities 10.2 Dances and Snack N Chats 10.3 Fund Raising Request Deadline 11.0 Emergency Information

11.1 Fire Drills 11.2 Severe Weather Drills

11.3 School Closing - Winter Weather 11.4 Bomb Threats=Class 2 Fire Drill 11.5 Tornado Shelter Area and Instructions

11.6 Emergency Preparedness and School Safety Plan 11.7 Intruder Drills12.0 Field Trips and Athletic Trips 12.1 Instructional Field Trips 12.2 Athletic and Extra-Curricular Activity Trips 12.3 Field Trip Transportation Guidelines 13.0 Lunch Regulations 13.1 Lunch Schedule 13.2 Lunch Procedures and Supervision

13.3 Food and Drinks 13.4 Lunch Charges 13.5 Price for meals

14.0 Parent Communications 14.1 Parent Conferences 14.2 PTO 14.3 Parent Newsletters 15.0 Policies and Regulations 15.1 Exam Policy

15.2 Lesson Plans and Grade Book 15.2.1 Lesson Plans 15.2.2 Grade Books

15.3 Extra Duty Assignments 15.4 Faculty Meetings

15.5 Observation/Evaluation of Personnel 15.5.1 Five Minute Walk Throughs 15.5.2 Evaluations

15.6 Smoking 15.7 Student Referrals 15.8 Grade Reports 15.9 SST Procedures 16.0 Staff Development and Professional Growth 16.1 Workshops and conferences (procedures) 16.2 Staff Development Courses, County Offerings

17.0 Student Supervision 17.1 Before and After School 17.2 Hall Passes/Agenda 17.3 Hall Supervision 17.4 Instructional Time 17.5 Supervision Guidelines

17.6 Telephones, Student Use of 17.7 Supervision/Inspection of Restrooms

18.0 Supplies and Resources 18.1 Student Supplies 18.2 Lost or Damaged Books 18.3 Teacher Supplies 18.4 Purchasing 18.5 Bookkeeping Information 19.0 Forms Section

19.1 Class Count Form 19.2 Discipline Forms

19.2.A Discipline Referral Form19.2.B ISS Notification 19.2.C ISS Parent Notification19.2.D Detention Notice 19.2.E Dress Code Violation19.2 F ISS Student Contract

19.2 G OSS Parent Notice19.3 Personal Leave Request Form19.4 Student Accident Report Form19.5 Master Calendar Request form19.6 Daily Announcements/Bulletins Forms19.7 Building Requisition Form

20.0 Appendix

20.1 Duty Assignments21.1.1 Morning Duty 21.1.2 Afternoon Duty

20.3 Seventh and Eighth Grade Duty 21.1 Character Education

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The Teacher Handbook is intended to be a “tool” to assist staff members as they carry out their work at Luella Middle School. Like any tool, it should allow the person using it to do a more efficient and effective job. Staff members should use this Handbook as a “working document” and refer to it often. Teachers are asked to read the handbook and become familiar with its information. The detailed table of contents has been developed to make it easier to locate specific topics. Since this is a working document, it can be revised as the need arises. Staff members are encouraged to make suggestions for improvements or revisions. Please submit suggested changes directly to the principal. 1.1 Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide meaningful learning experiences for the purpose of challenging students to meet high expectations in a changing society. 1.1.2 Belief Statements:

1. Luella Middle School will promote an active partnership between home, school and community by providing meaningful learning experiences. 2. Luella Middle School’s will challenge the students, staff, and community to meet high expectations in a changing society. 3. Luella Middle School will provide a safe and secure environment that promotes academic excellence as well as respect for individuals. 4. Increased student achievement at Luella Middle School is an ongoing collaborative process in which mistakes will be considered as opportunities for learning, and assessment will be viewed as a beginning and not an ending. 5. Luella Middle School educators and students will appreciate, encourage, and celebrate diversity of learning styles.

1.2 Instructional Goals: Each department develops an Instructional improvement plan annually after a

careful review of the data available. The IIP directs the work of the teachers and other stakeholders in the different discipline. The most current IIP is provided to each teacher at the beginning of the school year.

1.4 Staff Directory Luella Middle School

2005-2006 Faculty and Instructional Staff

Principal Aaryn Schmuhl Assistant PrincipalsLee Ann Howington Louann Jones Larry McNorton Martin Wright CounselorsSheila Malone, Lead Letitia Jones Kimberly Scott Athletic DirectorBen Steele Technology Specialist Kimberly Jackson Media SpecialistAnn Browning Sixth Grade Teams601 Deborah Bruce Kelley Rickman Mike Stovall Dan Reitz 602 Jason Parlor Anissa Andrewsl Judy Beekman June Papendick 603 Melissa Bell Tameika McLean Melinda Foster Michelle Prewett 604 Amy Hockett Jodi Downs Cheryl Hofmann Katie Blackwell 605 Su Mason Jessica Costello Deidre Price Jeremy Coto Seventh Grade Teams 701 Jessica Orlando Eric Hollier Hugh Broderick Bruce Fowler 702 Selina Gardner Simon Singh Alan Odle Deborah Lolley

703 Melissa Ivey Pamela Michael Kristen Coker Cain Young 704 Jenae Lemiuex Michelle Payne Jared Sanders Jack Phelps 705 Rosalind Evers Wade Floyd Carl Dole Brenda Blasco 706 Heather McDevitt Angela Burse Tiana Fowler Eighth Grade Teams801 Sarah Shannon Doug Bell Sandy McClain Frank Fenn 802 Amanda Massie Renee Armour Bonnie Gilmore Angie Evans 803 Evelyn Hines Jim Formby Karen Sanders Nancy Smith 804 Carol Dial Sabina Alexander Sandra Hayes Marc Dastous 805 Mandy Sloan Heather Manley Mary Harris Kelly Barrow Connections Jill Keesey Shelia Dozier Henrick Brown Katrina Oliver Elizabeth Fluellen Bryce Jackson Dana Kemp Karine Clay Kim Phillips

Evelyn Parker Gary Mayo Aldo Bacallao Eric Edwards Health and PE Ben Steele Tyler Dunn San Hicks Julia Holcombe Jason Watts Special EducationLaurel Anderson Cheryl Hofmann Sharon Chancey Mary Jo Baxter Loretta Tucker Donnie Edge Regina Richardson Kimberly Sheppard Barbara Murrell Sharon Poarch Jayne Midura Jody Kearly TBA Neil McCurry Sara Bealing Ashley Spratlin Shanna Barner Lisa Grant Shedena Wells-Jackson Michelle Keen Neal Edwards Dee Ann Harmon Sheilagh Adams Heidi Dotson Sarah Belles GIFTED Linda Shiver Kelley Theodocion Christy Parker ISSJames Crisp Secretaries Elaine Milford (Principal) Kim Rozier (Bookkeeper) Diane Robins(Counselors) LaDeanna Titshaw (Counselors) Pam Miller (Front Office) Jennifer Reynolds (Attendance) Paraprofessionals Bobbie Doyle (Special Education) Angie Dix (Media Center) Joshua Mason (Media Center) Lucy Crawford ( ISS) Jan Price (Special Education) Cheryl Gilbert (Special Education) Sundi Murch (Band/Chorus)

Custodial Staff Betty Miller, Lead Dorothy Watkins Johnny Cross William Zachary Virgil McDaniel Wayne Cody Barbara McLendon Mary Holland Doris Rhone Charlie Varner Cafeteria Staff Vivian Clark, Manager Joann Brownlee Donna Lackey Mary Ann Watson Bernice Bogan Cathy Gorman Billie Long Olivia McRae

1.3 Administrative Responsibilities Duty: Person(s) Responsible: Instructional Leader Aaryn Schmuhl 6th Grade Martin Wright 7th Grade Louann Jones 8th Grade Larry McNorton New Teacher Support/Curriculum Leann Howington Bus Discipline and Dismissal Larry McNorton SST Martin Wright Testing Coordinator Leann Howington Special Education Leann Howington, Julie Walker Facilities/Maintenance Larry McNorton, Betty Miller Better Seeking Team Aaryn Schmuhl, Leann Howington Behavior Management Team Louann Jones, Larry McNorton Better Communications Team Martin Wright Building Traditions Team Aaryn Schmuhl, Louann Jones Building Operations Team Larry McNorton Fire Drills and Emergency Preparedness Larry McNorton, Aaryn Schmuhl Unit Planning Meetings Aaryn Schmuhl, Leann Howington, Louann Jones, Larry

McNorton, Martin Wright, BST Keys Larry McNorton GTEP Schedule Aaryn Schmuhl Class Schedules Aaryn Schmuhl, Sheila Malone School Council Aaryn Schmuhl

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2.1 Student Attendance (Classroom)

STUDENT ATTENDANCE (HOMEROOM) *The official attendance will be taken during the last 10 minutes of 1st period for 6th and 8th grade students and during the first 10 minutes of 3rd period for

7th grade. First Day of school

1. During 1st period check role using your computer printed attendance roll. * (Please refer to the attendance times on when to send the official attendance. Please note that 7th grade will record attendance during 3rd period)

• Determine students listed have physically appeared in your homeroom.

• If a student in your homeroom (or 1st academic class) is not on your list, check student’s schedule to determine where the student should be for that class.

• If schedule indicates that the student is in your homeroom, add the student to your list.

• If the schedule indicates the student should be in another location, send the student to that room.

• Place an “NS” (no show) in the correct column beside the student not present.

• Place an “E” (entered) beside each student name on the first days he/she enters the school.

• Send attendance by paper as well as by grade quick to the attendance office during the official times listed above for the first week.

2. The class count of actually present will be reported to the attendance office on the Class Count Form (see form section). Please turn in the Class Count form into the attendance office no later then 9:15 am each day. This information must be calculated and sent to the county office by 10:00 am each day.

3. After attendance is completed, designate a person to take the attendance folders to the attendance office. All attendance should be send by computer and paper even if all students are present to determine when all attendance has been reported.

Second Day through the Tenth Day

1. Add students to your computer printed attendance rolls and print and “E” (entered) beside each new student’s name in the appropriate column. Place an “E” (entered) beside any student’s name already on your list that is present for the first time.

2. For those students not on your printed attendance form but present in class, make sure the student has the appropriate paperwork to indicate that he/she should be assigned to your homeroom roaster.

3. As you take the Class Count Form (see Form Section), be sure to indicate those students who were present at least one day but may be absent. THE COUNT SHOULD REFLECT EVERY PHYSICAL BODY WHO HAS SHOWEN UP AT LEAST ONE DAY AND NOT BEEN OFFICIALLY WITHDRAWN. For example, the first day you have 24 students present; the second day you have 23 students again present but one student did show up. The class count that day is still 24 for the absent has attended at least one day.

4. Make sure you mark the students appropriately. A student who has never shown up on your homeroom attendance roaster should be marked as a no show (NS). A student who was present two days then absent one, then present again, should be marked either “A11” for excused or unexcused absent. You will find a key for attendance codes in section #15.

Everyday

1. State law requires that each day students be given time to mediate, reflect, etc. This will be done in homeroom after announcements on the intercom.

2. During the designated times (6th & 8th grades between 9:45-9:55 and 7th grade between 10:20-10:30), check the role and mark the appropriate codes from #15 beside the name of the student who is not present.

3. If a student arrives after 8:45 they are considered tardy to school, mark with appropriate code. If a student is tardy after official attendance is recorded students check in at the attendance office and the attendance clerk will change the attendance.

4. Attendance for students in In-school or out of school suspension is reported to the attendance office. If you are aware of any suspensions that are not recorded on the ISS Attendance please notify the attendance clerk.

5. Once you have recorded the appropriate code in grade quick (or on the computer printed attendance sheet), never change anything. Any changes of attendance status (i.e. unexcused to excused) email student name, student number and dates of the changes. If another change needs to be made please notify the attendance clerk via email or by written note and corrections will be made in the computer system.

6. All students arriving at school after 8:45 must check in with the attendance office, and all students leaving school at any time, must be check out at the attendance office by an authorized adult.

7. A must attend half the day (until 12:00) to be counted present for the day. Students must be present half the period to be counted present for the class.

8. Attendance is recorded in the grade quick system. The printed attendance sheet located in the transparent colored plastic folders are used as a back up for when the system is down or a substitute is required for an academic teacher. Mark attendance in the appropriate column on the printed attendance sheet using the codes in #15. After attendance is completed, please send a reliable student to the attendance office with the folder. It will be returned to your teacher mailbox by the end of the day.

9. Even if all students are present, you must send grade quick attendance or send an attendance folder on time each day. This helps the attendance clerk know that all attendance has been reported.

10. Check all six periods, and if you cannot account for a student’s absence, you should complete a discipline referral (Shared Documents) and turn it into the appropriate assistant principal.

11. Whenever students are absent, any reason, their parent/guardian are required to send a signed and dated written explanation of the absence to their child’s

teachers no later than the first day student returns to school after the absence. In the event a reasonable suspicion exists that prolonged absences are not due to illness, medical document may be requested before it be determined whether or not to excuse absences. (See included memo regarding excused and unexcused criteria. Refer to the flow chart for attendance protocols for absences.)

12. When a student returns with a valid excuse note: • The homeroom teacher will need to create a file and keep all

excuse notes for the entire school year. The file will need to be turned into the attendance office at the end of the school year.

• Notify the attendance clerk of excused absences (refer to # 5). • After filing the excuse, give the student an ‘ABSENTEE SLIP’. Have

the student fill out the top portion then check the appropriate applicable reason for absence. Then sign in the appropriate space.

• The student needs to show this slip to all teachers through out the day and receive signatures for each teacher.

• The slips are to be given to the 6th period teacher, who will need to create a file and keep all slips for the entire year to be collected at the end of the school year.

13.Employees are not allowed to release students from school to leave campus for

any reason. Only the principal or principal designee (attendance clerk) is authorized to release a student during the school day and this release must be within the guidelines of the Board policy.

14.Regarding medication and transportation procedures please refer to memo provided. Please review this information with students and post memos in your classroom for reference.

15.Codes for marking attendance: • A11 Absent • A01 Excused Absence • T11 Tardy • T01 Excused Absence • T08 In-School Suspension • A05 Out of School Suspension

Student Withdrawal 1. Each student who entered your homeroom and withdraws from school must

be withdrawn on an official withdrawal form. DO NOT TAKE A STUDENT OFF YOUR CLASS ROLL SIMPLY BECAUSE HE/SHE QUITS COMING.

2. Homeroom teachers: Complete the attendance information on the form, sign

it in the appropriate place and write W (withdrawn) beside the student’s name on the date he/she is withdrawing on the attendance card.

3. Classroom teachers: Sign the form in the appropriate place, record the

current six week grade and indicate if the textbook has been returned. A copy of the student’s withdrawal form will be placed in your mailbox. It is your responsibility to report to the counselor’s office to sign the official withdrawal form on the day the form is in your mailbox.

2.3 In School Suspension

Students who receive In-School Suspension (ISS) will be listed on the Daily ISS Attendance Bulletin and should not be counted absent in your class or homeroom. These students should not be readmitted to your class until he/she receives a re-admittance slip from the ISS teacher. If the student reports to your class without a re-admittance slip, send him/her to ISS to obtain a slip. When a student receives ISS, the teacher will be notified with a form placed in the mailbox or e-mailed requesting assignments. The assignments should be placed in the ISS mailbox or e-mailed prior to homeroom on the first day of the dates of suspension. REMEMBER – STUDENTS IN ISS OFTEN FINISH ASSIGNMENTS AT A FASTER PACE. You should give them enough work to equal double that of the 75 minute segment for your class. Each student is different and you know better than anyone else the work the student can handle while in ISS. The work will be returned to your mailbox by the ISS teacher and should be graded and recorded as though the student were in your classroom. Each unit planning team is to submit a set of emergency plans that the ISS teacher can use if plans are not submitted for a student. In lieu of the classroom work the emergency plans will be given to the students and credit must be given upon completion of the assignments. If you have received written notification from the ISS teacher by way of request for assignments that one of your students should report to ISS, do not allow that student to come to your classroom. The student does not have the option of deciding when he/she should start ISS. The student will serve the days assigned. There are occasions when the ISS teacher will not have room and will have to delay the start date. You will receive written notification from the ISS teacher.

2.4 Teacher Attendance and Absence

The official workday is 8:00-4:00 pm as indicated by Henry County Board of Education policy. However, there are times when assigned duties may require additional or adjusted hours. Sick Leave: The Henry County Board of Education provides sick leave for staff members when illness prevents the performance of duties. Sick leave with full pay is computed on the basis of one and one fourth (1 ¼) working days for each completed contract month. Employees may accumulate sick leave from one year to the next up to a maximum of 145 days. Luella Middle School shares substitutes with other schools and since all of the schools are calling at the same time, the earlier you call, the better your chances of obtaining a substitute. When illness prevents a staff member from performing his/her duties, the following procedure should be followed:

1. If you wake up ill, call the subfinder and then call Mr. Aaryn Schmuhl between 6:15 and 6:30 am at (678) 371-3364. If you become aware after leaving school that you will not be able to attend school the next day, make arrangements for a substitute by calling the sub-finder (678-432-4367) and then call Mr. Schmuhl. You may request a specific substitute within the sub-finder system. After you have recorded your request for a substitute, call Mr. Aaryn Schmuhl with your job number before 10 p.m.

2. If you become ill while at school, you should contact Ms. Milford or an administrator. You must speak with Mr. Schmuhl before leaving the building. If a substitute cannot be obtained, arrangements to cover classes will be handled through the front office.

3. If you will be absent due to a doctor’s appointment or dental

appointment, it is your responsibility to arrange for a substitute through Ms. Milford. When you are aware of the appointment, notify Ms. Milford of the day you need a sub. A leave form must be completed and approved by Mr. Schmuhl prior to getting a sub for you.

4. All paperwork must be completed upon your return to ensure your

wages are not affected in any way.

5. Doctor’s and Dental appointments should be made for after school and during our breaks whenever possible.

2.5 Personal Leave

Up to three (3) days can be used for personal reasons during a school year. You are responsible for obtaining a substitute for all personal leave. A request for personal leave (see Forms Section) must be submitted in writing to the principal for approval. Faculty members are requested not to use personal leave during the first two weeks of the school year, before or after holidays, or during the last two weeks of school. All requests for personal leave must be submitted one week in advance. The principal may grant or refuse to grant personal leave at his discretion. Please avoid taking leave three days before or after vacations. This is a stressful time for the students and your presence and leadership helps them remain focused.

2.6 Leaving School

Teachers leaving the school campus during the school hours must obtain approval from the principal and sign-out and sign-in with Mrs. Milford. Teachers are strongly discouraged from leaving campus during the school day and will not be allowed to leave except in the case of emergencies or while on school business.

2.7 Substitute Teacher Information

Each teacher must prepare a substitute teacher folder that will be utilized each time the teacher is absent from school. The information contained in the Substitute Folder should better prepare the substitute teacher to handle the duties and responsibilities to which he/she is assigned. Please use the template on found on the T: drive as a guide. Some thoughts to consider when compiling the information are:

1. Prepare a seating chart to be used by the substitute teacher. Keep updated!!!

2. Your class rolls should be updated when there are changes. 3. You should give a written assignment that will be collected and graded.

If all you leave is a reading assignment, you are simply asking for trouble. Some ideas for emergency plans might be worksheets, topics for writing assignments, review sheets, student generated questions and answers, etc.

4. Do not leave a video or have the substitute take the students to the media center. A video often leads to problems for the substitute, and the substitute is not prepared to assist the students in the media center.

Your Substitute Folder will contain two parts. The first section will be information the substitute will utilize every time you are absent (attendance, lunch procedure, duty

posts, fire drill procedures, bomb threat procedures, etc.) The second section will be the lesson for the day. All emergency lesson plans will be the responsibility of your team leader to provide. In the event that you are absent and do not leave plans, your team will be expected to provide lesson plans for the entire day. The information should be stored in your network folder under the user drive. Do not make class sets. The file becomes too bulky. In an emergency, the office staff will make the copies. When the administrator meets with the substitute, the folder will be given to the substitute. It should contain all the information needed to proceed through the day. The folder should be turned in to Ms. Milford no later than the end of preplanning. A checklist for the substitute folder will be given to you during pre-planning. A copy of the checklist follows in Section 2.8.

2.8 Substitute Teacher Folder Checklist The following items should be included unless otherwise noted. Complete the Substitute Folder and turn it in to Ms. Milford no later than Monday, August 1. 1. ___ Homeroom Information ___ Procedure to follow for the moment of silence, pledge, and announcements ___ Attendance folder location and procedure ___ Procedure for turning in your attendance folder 2. ___Forms ___ Hall pass procedure (use of agendas) ___ Office referral forms ___Admitting forms for Homeroom ___Explanation for handing out report cards and progress reports 3. ___ Class Schedule (times for arrival and departure) 4. ___ Teacher’s schedule (Include all duties and responsibilities) 5. ___Class rules and regulations (include consequences that are used in class/on team) 6. ___Seating chart (Keep updated) 7. ___Class Rolls (Keep updated) 8. ___Lunch Information ___Lunch times ___Lunchroom Procedures ___Procedure for Leaving and Entering rooms ___ Restroom break

9. ___Information on any students with relevant medical problems 10. ___Emergency, written assignments to be taken up at the end of the period. Please include enough for three days. These lessons will not be used except in an emergency (vehicle accident, emergency hospitalization, etc). They will not take the place of your regular lessons on days of absence. 11. ___Team Teachers Names and Team Leader’s Location

2.9 Worker’s Compensation Information Each employee is covered by Georgia Worker’s Compensation. A notice is posted on the bulletin board in the teacher’s mailroom which explains each employee’s basic rights and responsibilities under the law. This notice also contains a listing of the Panel of Physicians for job related injuries. If you are injured at work, you must report the injury to Ms. Milford immediately. If medical attention is required, one of the worker’s compensation physicians and/or one of the worker’s compensation pharmacies must be used. Ms. Milford will assist in completing the necessary paper work, which will be submitted to the county office. The county office must authorize all appointments for services through Worker’s Compensation.

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3.1 Classroom Appearance

The cleanliness and orderliness of your classroom or teaching area reflects your concern for providing an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching. An attractive classroom with stimulating, interesting displays adds a great deal to the experience your students have in your class. The cleanliness of our school is a reflection of the pride and spirit shared by custodians, teachers, and students. In order to maintain the pride that is evident here, each teacher

and student is asked to help keep the school clean. Teachers are asked to report any maintenance problems to Mr. McNorton and Ms. Miller immediately using the “Maintenance Repair Form” which can be printed from the Shared Documents. 3.2 Room Maintenance Responsibilities

Custodians Daily: Dust mop or vacuum all floor surfaces Empty trash As needed: Marker board tray High dust (over doors, cabinets, etc) Clean windows Remove writing on walls and other minor vandalism Teachers Encourage your students to clean up at the end of each class period. One minute at the end of each class saves time at the end of the day. Teachers should assist the custodians by doing the following:

1. Make certain that your room is ready to be cleaned. a. Desks are orderly b. All pieces of paper picked up c. Obstacles are off the floor d. Chairs stacked at the end of the day.

2. Erase the marker boards 3. Monitor and clean off writing on desks and discipline offenders. 4. Secure the classroom at the end of the day by making sure all doors are

locked and the lights are out. 3.3 Classroom Location – Moving Classes to other areas

We must know how and where to contact teachers and students at all times during the school day. Therefore, all classes must meet in their regularly scheduled classes/location. If there is to be a change, teachers must notify Ms. Milford in the main office and the attendance clerk in writing prior to taking students out of the building or to another location. You should also post a note on the class door as to the location of the class. Note: When taking students out of the building, avoid the parking lots to prevent vandalism to cars.

3.4 Daily Class Schedule

All students within a grade level will be on the same schedule in order to facilitate the movement of special education students to resource classes. While each team may use discretion in arranging class time, please consider that the schedule of special education students does not change unless you make prior arrangements with the individual special education teacher.

MONDAY – FRIDAY SCHEDULE

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Time Class Time Class Time Class 8:05-8:35

HIT

(Homeroom Instructional Time)

8:05-8:35 HIT (Homeroom

Instructional Time)

8:05-8:35 HIT (Homeroom Instructional Time)

1. 8:35-9:50 Academic 1. 8:35-9:25 Connect 1. 8:35-9:50 Academic 2. 9:50-11:05

Academic 2. 9:25-10:15 Connect 2. 9:50-

11:05 Academic

3. 11:05-12:45 Academic (L)

3. 10:15-11:55 Academic (L)

3. 11:05-11:55

Connect

4. 12:45-2:00

Academic 4. 11:55-1:10 Academic 4. 11:55-12:45

Connect

5. 2:00-2:50 Connect 5. 1:10-2:25 Academic 5. 12:45-2:25

Academic (L)

6. 2:50-3:45

Connect 6. 2:25-3:45 Academic 6. 2:25-3:45 Academic

Note: Grade levels and teams will need to establish appropriate times for transitions,

locker breaks, and restrooms.

Connections

Time Class Min. 1. 8:35-9:25 7th Grade 50 2. 9:25-10:15 7th Grade 50 10:15-11:05 Planning/Duty 50 3. 11:05-11:55 8th Grade 50 4. 11:55-12:45 8th Grade 50 12:45-2:00 Planning/Duty 75 5. 2:00-2:50 6th Grade 50 6. 2:50-3:45 6th Grade 55

3.5 School Year Calendar

Each teacher will receive a calendar of events for Luella Middle School during preplanning. It will be updated weekly on the Master Calendar located in the Mailroom and on your shared Outlook Calendar. Please check the calendar prior to making plans for field trips or tests to ensure no conflicts arise.

3.6 Board Meeting Dates and Request Deadline

Henry County Board of Education policy requires that certain activities (i.e., fundraisers, field trips) be approved by the Board of Education. In order to obtain approval, requests must be submitted to the superintendent prior to the deadline listed below: Items for Board Approval Due Board Meeting July 28 August 9 September 8 September 20 September 29 October 11 October 27 November 8 December 1 December 13 December 15 January 10 January 26 February 15 February 23 March 15 March 29 April 12 April 26 May 10 May 28 June 14

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4.1 School Clinic

Students who become ill at school should be sent to the nurse with a signed agenda. The attendance clerk and the nurse will assist the student and make arrangements for the student to leave school if necessary. In some cases, it may be necessary for the student to return to class until the parent arrives.

4.2 First Aid and Medications

Medical treatment provided to ill or injured students is limited to basic first aid. Emergency medical services will be called in the event that a student requires further medical attention. It is extremely important that teachers report any

significant injury to the office IMMEDIATELY. Teacher must submit a written accident form (see Forms Section) after the student has been administered first aid.

Accident forms should be legible, signed by the teacher with the correct date.

All student medications must be checked in through the attendance office immediately upon student’s arrival at school. Under no circumstances should a student pass medication from one student to another student. Teachers who observe this activity should confiscate the medication and immediately seek administrative assistance.

School policy does not permit us to dispense medication to students. No internal medication (including aspirin) will be provided by the school or individual teacher. Our nurse, Ginsy Parks, LPN, will be on duty from 10 a.m-2 p.m. daily.

4.3 Guidelines for Dealing with Blood or Body Fluids General Principles:

1. Many infections are transmissible through blood and other body substances. 2. All people, students, and staff alike, are capable of catching and transmitting

infections from other people even if neither feels nor appears sick. 3. Infection control means behaving as if all people with whom we have contact

are capable of giving us an infection. Transmission of infection can be prevented by practicing simple yet effective precautions.

Procedures: Whenever it is necessary to clean up or handle any blood, body fluids, vomit, fecal matter, urine or saliva, the following practices should be observed:

1. Disposable gloves should be worn during the clean up process. 2. Surfaces soiled with any of the above substances should be promptly

disinfected using a bleach solution (1 part chlorine and 10 parts water). 3. Linens/towels do not need special treatment. However, they should be

cleaned in a normal hot water laundry cycle. Store soiled linens, towels, and clothes in a plastic bag until laundered.

4. Whenever possible, disposable towels, tissues, or other materials should be used in the cleanup process. These disposable materials should be placed in a plastic bag or in plastic lined receptacles.

5. Non-disposable cleaning equipment and materials such as mops should be disinfected with a bleach solution.

6. Those who are cleaning up spills should avoid exposure to open skin lesions or mucous membranes by blood and/or body fluids.

7. Persons involved in the cleanup of spills should wash their hands thoroughly after removing gloves.

8. Toys, desks, materials that have been used by students should be disinfected on a daily basis. If objects are placed in the student’s mouth, these should be disinfected and then rinsed thoroughly with clear water.

Important Note: Teachers should contact the office for custodial assistance in all cases pertaining to the above.

4.4 Reporting accidents

All accidents should be reported to the office immediately. The Student Accident Report Form (see Forms Section) should be completely filled out and turned in to Ms. Milford or the attendance clerk. Please be sure the information and signature are legible and turned into the principal within 24 hours.

4.5 Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (JGEB)

All cases of suspected child abuse and neglect must be reported to the principal and/or his designee IMMEDIATELY. Do not wait until the next day to report, no matter what time. All school employees are mandated reporters and thus required to report any suspected abuse and neglect. You are also protected from any liability by the same law.

Administrative Procedures for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect The following administrative procedures are to be used when reporting suspected child abuse and neglect involving students enrolled at Luella Middle School:

1. At the local school level, teachers and other professional staff are to report suspected cases directly to the appropriate administrator or counselor. Non-certificated personnel should report any suspected case to the professional staff person who is their immediate supervisor. The supervising professional will then collect the necessary information and make the report to the administration or counselor.

2. The administration shall immediately report all cases by telephone as follows: a. Report directly to the school social worker. If the social worker is not

available, the administration shall report the case by telephone to the appropriate personnel at the Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS). The administration will complete Form RM-SR-1710-NLU and send the completed form to the school social worker within five working days after the administration makes the report to DFACS personnel.

b. Report directly to the Superintendent if the case entails suspected abuse or neglect on the part of an employee of the Henry County

School System. The Superintendent will take such action as is needed.

Note: If the Superintendent is not immediately available, contact the Superintendent’s designee.

3. The school social worker, after obtaining the necessary information from the principal, shall immediately call the appropriate personnel at DFACS to report the case.

The school social worker is responsible for completing the child abuse and neglect form for cases which the school social worker reports. Written records of all cases reported , whether reported by the principal or school social worker, shall be maintained by the school social worker. Note: If the school social worker makes the initial report, it is still appropriate that the report go through the administration.

4. DFACS personnel upon notification will conduct an investigation by the school

social worker. The teacher and other professional staff member who reported the case to the administration or counselor may be contacted for descriptive information pertaining to the case. If this is necessary, the DFACS investigator shall obtain clearance from the principal on the time and date for the information to be collected.

If the case is reported to the principal by a non-school person, that person will be contacted directly by DFACS personnel. The principal shall make this procedure known to the non-school person.

Reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect is legal under Section 99.31 (a) (5) and 99.36 of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and does not constitute a violation of it as long as the following factors are taken into account:

1. The seriousness of the threat to the child’s health or safety; 2. The need for the information from the child’s education record to

protect the child’s health or safety; 3. Whether the information is being disclosed to persons who are in a

position to deal with the emergency; 4. Whether time is of the essence in dealing with the emergency.

All information reported is to be held confidential. Effective July 1, 1988

5.1 Better Seeking Team (BST) The Better Seeking Team will serve as the heart of our school. It will focuse on best practices in teaching, aligning our teaching practices with Learning Focused School and the Georgia Performance Standards, data collection and analysis as a tool for school improvement, designing and implementing professional development, and managing a mentorship program for new teachers. This group of teacher-leaders will serve as a resource for the entire school in unit planning and instructional improvement. Chairperson: Aaryn Schmuhl 5.2 Better Communication Team (BCT) The BCT will be responsible for improving communications and public relations within the school and in the community. The BCT will be responsible for producing morning announcement, WLMS, a regular parent newsletter, the front marquee, and maintaining an updated webpage. The BCT will also notify local newspapers of LMS events, write articles about LMS and maintain positive, growing relationships with business partners and Partners in Education 5.3 Hospitality Committee The Hospitality Committee will oversee the Sunshine Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Hospitality Committee to determine if the guidelines of the Sunshine Fund are appropriate for the needs of the school. In addition to overseeing the Sunshine Fund, the Hospitality Committee will ensure that the celebrations for the faculty meetings are planned by the assigned group each month. In general, the committee will work to ensure that the social functions of Luella Middle School are organized. The committee will meet once a month to plan and oversee the celebrations and meetings, which require hospitality. The committee will provide a written copy of the minutes from each meeting for the BAT. Any programs to be initiated will be submitted to the BAT to ensure that the programs meet the overall objectives of Luella Middle School. 5.4 Building Traditions Team

The BTT will be responsible for establishing and supporting school-wide traditions to encourage school pride, participation in extra-curricular activities, and school-wide recognition of both students and teachers. The BTT will work to

establish periodice and annual events and activities that are fun, engaging, and foster a sense of school pride.

. 5.5 School Council

The School Council was formed based on a directive from the Superintendent.

The purpose of the School Council is to provide advice to the principal of the school. Members are chosen to represent the entire school community. 5.6 Behavior Management Team

The BMT will be responsible for establishing and supporting a school-wide behavior management plan. The BMT will design and deliver mentoring and professional development for classroom management, investigate proactive wasy to encourage positive behavior and support the APs in handling minor disciplinary infractions.

5.7 Building Operations Team The BOT will be responsible for the safety and comfort of our students. The BOT will be responsible for studying, developing, and implementing strategies and systems affecting daily operations and logistics. The BOT will make recommendations to the principal about how to most effectively make systems run at LMS. Areas of concern will include arrival and dismissal of students, class transitions, Open Houses, car riders, activity/testing schedules, and chaperones for dances and athletic events.

5.8 Media Committee

BACK6.1 Communications Communication with the stakeholders at Luella Middle School is the key to our success. We must continually make sure that all lines of communication are open and available to all parents, community members and staff. The following methods of communicating with parents are encouraged: Weekly/ Monthly Team Newsletters Progress Reports Positive Phone Calls Good News postcards Email Website In addition, it is important that we communicate with the students at Luella Middle School. The following methods of communication are utilized at Luella Middle School. Daily announcements (am and pm) Weekly Television show 24 Hour continuous announcements on the computer 6.2 Master Calendar A master calendar of school events and activities is kept on a calendar by Ms. Milford in the main office and is posted on the large wall calendar in the mail room. In order to schedule an event in the calendar, fill out a “Event Request Form” (see Forms Section). This form is to be submitted to Ms. Milford. A form should be filled out for each activity. Sports schedules may be turned in as one “event”. 6.2 Daily Announcements Morning announcements will be given daily during homeroom immediately prior to the moment of silence and the pledge. Anyone wishing to have an announcement made must submit an Announcement form no later than 8:00 am on the day of the announcement. Announcements should be for no more than three (3) days. Afternoon announcements will be at the very end of seventh period daily and will include only additional announcements not made in the morning. The afternoon announcements will be brief and will begin with just enough time left in the day to complete the announcements. 6.4 Telephones and long distance There are not enough school phones or phone lines to meet the needs of Luella Middle School. Therefore, it is very important that we all make efficient use of the phones we have by following the below guidelines:

1. A phone for teacher use is available in the Professional Learning Lounge. Due to the demand on phones, make your calls as brief as possible.

2. When you need to make a long distance phone call you must record it on the “Long Distance Call Record” available from the bookkeeper. It is mandatory that the call record form be filled out. In the event that a personal call is

made, please indicate personal on the form. The bookkeeper will advise you of the cost of the call when the bill arrives. Please pay the bookkeeper within one week of notification.

Students will not be allowed to use the school phone without permission. Students are to use the phone in the attendance office. 6.5 Fax machine The fax machine is located in the counselors’ suite. The fax number is 678-583-8920. Teachers may use the fax machine both to receive and send fax messages. There will be no charge for a local fax. Long distance charges will apply to any long distance fax. If you make a long distance fax, please use the same long distance form and give it to the bookkeeper. Every fax that is sent must be recorded on the fax log.

6.6 Frequently Called County Numbers

Main Central Office ………770-957-6601 Curriculum Department… 770-957-6547 Transportation…………… 770-957-2025 Credit Union ………………770-474-3600 Central Office Fax ……….770-957-7971 Curriculum Fax ………….770-957-0301 Personnel Office …………770-957-5107

6.7 Building Requisition If you are planning to use the building after 6:00 pm on any day, you must request that the building be open. It may require that the group you hold may have to pay a custodian to open the building and stay with you to lock up. Because of the logistics of such a request, you must file a form (see Forms Section) at least one week in advance with Elaine Milford. You are responsible for making arrangements for your meeting with the custodial staff.

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Guidance and Counseling Services Students are challenged daily to make decisions in an environment fraught with tension and uncertainty. Faced with social, economic, and cultural issues to a degree not experienced by previous generations, students must have proactive choices to nurture the potential they have to become successful learners. The Guidance and Counseling Program, as an educational program, creates options for students to develop and emphasize strategies that enhance this potential. The purpose of a guidance and counseling program is to impart specific skills and learning opportunities in a proactive and preventive manner which ensures that all students can achieve school success through academic, career, and personal/social development. Thus guidance and counseling is the process of helping people by assisting them in making decisions and changing behavior.

The Guidance and Counseling Program is led by 4 certified school counselors.

7.1 Guidance and Counseling Services The Guidance and Counseling Program is an integral part of our school’s total educational program. It is developmental by design and includes sequential activities to include:

1. Classroom Advisory: Guidance curriculum (activities that all students in the same way master the skills and knowledge of the educational objectives). The guidance counselors will conduct classroom advisory in the teacher’s

classroom. A schedule will be distributed sharing the times each six weeks. All four counselors will “take over” a team for one academic period every six weeks. This time will allow the team to have extra SST meeting time throughout the year. Each class will be seen a minimum of 6 times per year. Classes are also available upon request for specific areas of concern for your classroom. Remember: Special Education students should be included in your classroom guidance sessions. Teachers are not required to be present during classroom guidance.

2. Group Counseling: Activities that enable students in different ways to

master skills and knowledge.

All counselors and our assigned social worker will lead counseling groups related

to student educational or personal needs. Counseling groups will include students who are recommended by parents, teachers, or self and require active parent permission to participate. Group guidance topics and registration information will be distributed at Open House to parents. Groups will be done in September and be offered throughout the year in response to needs. Groups will last approximately 6 weeks and will be done during a different period each week to maintain educational integrity of the regular classroom.

3. Individual Counseling: Activities done with some students to help them

overcome social and emotional problems.

Students will schedule appointments through the counseling office or the homeroom teachers on a Counseling Request Form. Students will be called to the counselors’ office via the intercom or a pass. To enter the counseling suite students must have a pass from their classroom teacher. Students should not appear in the counselors’ office expecting to see a counselor immediately except in the case of a serious emergency. Teachers always have the option of expressing that a student be seen at a more convenient time. The parent, teacher, administrator, or the student can make referrals for individual counseling.

4.Teacher/Parent Network: System support (management and support tasks that make the educational system work by facilitating grade level teachers as a group and as needed individually and by conducting parenting programs for interested parents).

Counselors are included in grade level meetings in order to disseminate

information concerning grading, scheduling, retention, etc. Counselors will also facilitate parenting workshops.

7.2 Other Counseling Services

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8.1 Guidelines for Effective Behavior Management

Behavior management in the school begins with the efforts of the classroom teacher. The principal, an assistant principal, or a counselor cannot do what you, the classroom teacher, can do to assure a classroom atmosphere in which you can teach and your students can learn. However, effective behavior managment in the classroom and the school can be a reality only through the cooperative efforts of all of us who work with students. That means that every employee of the Board of Education has a responsibility in regard to student behavior in all areas of the school and its purview. We are all responsible for all of Luella Middle School’s students, not just your team or your grade level.

Behavior management is considered at three levels: the classroom teacher, the counselor, and the administration. At each level, a number of options may be considered and applied to the situation.

Teacher Options 1. Teacher-Student Conference 2. Teacher-Parent Conference 3. Teacher-Counselor Conference 4. Teacher-Detention Counselor Options 1. Counselor-Student Conference 2. Counselor-Administrator Conference 3. Counselor-Parent Conference

4. Counselor-Detention Administration Options 1. Administrator-Student Conference 2. Administrator-Student-Parent Conference 3. Resources available to the Administrator:

a. Referral to SST (Student Support Team) b. Detention c. ISS (In School Suspension) d. OSS (Out of School Suspension) e. Disciplinary Hearing

Problems the Teacher Should Handle All offenses that are in violation of classroom rules should begin with the teacher. These include offenses such as chewing gum, talking, cheating, failure to do work, not bringing materials to class, etc. Problems that should be referred immediately to an administrator Use or possession of tobacco products, fighting, stealing, uncontrolled rudeness, use of profanity, destruction of property, repeated dress code violations, drug or alcohol use or possession, use or possession of any type of weapon. These should be written up on a Discipline Referral Form (see Forms Section). Other Guidelines

1. Always make referrals on the Discipline Referral Form. 2. You must make phone or personal contact with a parent before a referral will

be accepted, except for Section 2 offenses. 3. Do not send a student to the office for a chronic behavior issues that are not

Section 2 violations. Send the referral form and the student will be “fetched” by the administrator. Any referrals received before 11:00 am will be handled that day. All referrals received after 11:00 am will be handled by the close of the next school day.

4. Corporal Punishment is not an option. 5. Students should not be placed in the halls as punishment.

Be aware and cautious when take the following actions. Be careful not to put yourself in a situation that could casue you leagal and professional trouble. These include:

1. Touching a student. 2. Being alone in a room with a student with the door closed. 3. Making inappropriate remarks to or about the student in an attempt to be

humorous. 4. Leaving your class or students assigned to you unattended for any amount of

time. 5. Not knowing about or following a student’s IEP or 504 plans.

6. Modifying a student’s IEP without an IEP meeting. 7. Failing to refer students to SST who may have a learning or behavioral

problem. 8. Failure to follow recommendations of the SST. 9. Diagnosing and attributing physical or mental problems to a student. 10. Not recognizing or compensating for a child’s physical limitations. 11. Talking about children outside the professional setting.

8.2 Discipline Referral Procedure In making a referral to the office, the following steps should be taken:

1. Use the correct Discipline Referral Form (see Shared Documents). Each teacher receives a Discipline Referral Form in the Preplanning packet. As additional forms are needed, go to Shared Documents on the file server.

2. Be certain that all appropriate information is provided. 3. Do not send the offending student to the office, send the referral. In the case

of emergencies, please escort the student to the office or call for an administrator.

4. The Classroom Phone is for Emergencies only. It should not be used as part of the classroom management plan. However, if an emergency arises, administrators should be called. An example of an emergency is a fight or an uncontrollable situation.

5. Once the referral has been made to the Assistant Principal, the teacher relinquishes all control of the matter.

8.3 Dealing with School Fights and Assaults Teachers and administrators can be injured while breaking up fights and assaults than during any other type of activity. This occurs because the person breaking up the altercation makes several critical mistakes. First, the adult runs up to the fight and immediately jumps into the middle of the fracas and starts pulling the combatants apart. This action offers the kids a free shot at the adult. After all, in the heat of the fight, how could they possibly know it was a teacher pulling them apart? They thought it was some other student! The second critical mistake adults make is that they do not take the time to analyze the fight. By jumping into the middle of the dispute, the adult does not know if one or both of the fighters has a weapon; if the altercation is a staged event – staged for the benefit of the teacher or administrator – if the fight is winding down, or who the aggressor is. You want to know who has or is getting the better blows in because that is the person you must watch. The recommended procedure for breaking up an altercation is as follows:

1. Promptly, walk, don’t run to the fight so you can visually analyze the situation and mentally form a strategy as you approach.

2. The moment you come in sight of the altercation, use your best outside voice and let the whole world know that you are coming, and you want this nonsense to stop.

3. If possible, while walking to the fight, stop at various classrooms and obtain help from other teachers; make sure someone is sent to the office for additional help.

4. Call out to any student you recognize and start giving orders. “Mary, go to Mr. Frank’s room; Sam, you go to the office and get Ms. Smith; Timothy, get your algebra book from your locker.” It does not matter what you tell the students, just remember that students are used to responding to instructions, so give them directions. You want them away from the commotion!

5. If you know the fighters by name, call out to each and let them know you are there. This may be the time for a little humor. If you get the kids laughing, the tension may ease.

Note: If another adult has taken care of the altercation by the time you get there, take care of the crowd. Direct, order; command that students move on to class. If any student interferes with your efforts to disperse the crowd, he or she is in violation of the discipline code and should be referred to the office. Source: Peter D. Blauvelt, Effective Strategies for School Security

8.4 Tardies Students are expected to be in class on time. This should be an established expectation on the teacher’s part. A suggested progressive tardiness plan could include: 1st Offense – Teachers will contact parents and make them aware of the student’s behavior. The offense is documented and the teacher confers with the student to correct the behavior. Have the student sign the sheet. 2nd Offense – Teacher documents the offense and calls the parents, documenting the date, time and brief review of the call on a parent contact form. 3rd Offense – Teacher assigns after school detention or another appropriate punishment. Notify the parents of the punishment. 4th Offense – Teacher refers the student to the appropriate assistant principal. Include documentation of measures taken to alleviate the situation. Teachers should be consistent in starting class on time each and every day. If a teacher causes a student to be late for his/her next class, a note should be given to the student to excuse the tardy.

8.5 Lock out policy

The lockout of students is limited to an authorized Lock Out by the administrators. It is not appropriate for teachers to lock their doors and refuse to allow a student to enter except during an official Lock Out.

8.6 Detention Before school detention will be held in the gym by TBA from 7:45 – 8:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. After school detention will be held in the room of the teacher holding detention on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:45 – 4:30. Each teacher will be assigned one week of morning and/or one afternoon detention during the course of the year. The teacher assigned to hold detention will be e-mailed the participants by the assigning teachers prior to the day’s detention. Please e-mail the assigning teacher a note of who did or did not attend. In addition, send work for the student to complete during detention. The teacher assigning detention must fill out the appropriate form (forms section) and e-mail the Detention Notice to the teacher holding detention. The teacher referring the student will be responsible for notifying the parent of the detention assignment. 8.7 House Bill 605

House Bill 605 (otherwise known as the Teacher Authority Act) is a student

discipline, teacher referral process which takes effect on July 1, 2000. Many of the components of this bill have been elements of the discipline procedures of Henry County Schools for a number of years and, therefore, will not be unfamiliar to veterans of the Henry County System. A common misconception regarding this bill is that it gives the classroom teacher the power to remove or ban a disruptive student from the teacher’s classroom forever. While one of the alternatives may be the permanent reassignment of a student to another classroom, the emphases of the bill focuses on the temporary removal of the disruptive student while a solution to the student’s disruptive behavior is found. Some of the important elements of the Teacher Authority Act are:

1. The teacher has the authority, consistent with local board policy, to manage his or her classroom, discipline students, and refer a student to the principal or the principal’s designee. The principal or the principal’s designee shall respond when a student is referred by a teacher by employing appropriate discipline management techniques consistent with board policy.

2. The teacher shall have the authority to remove from his or her class a student who repeatedly or substantially interferes with the teacher’s ability to communicate effectively with the students in the class, or with the ability of the student’s classmates to learn, where the student’s behavior is in violation of the student code of conduct, or if the student’s behavior is such that it poses an immediate threat to the safety of the student’s classmates or to the teacher.

3. The teacher shall file a report with the principal or the principal’s designee describing the student’s behavior, in one page or less, by the end of the day on which such removal occurs or at the beginning of the next school day.

4. The principal or his designee shall, within one school day after the student’s removal from class, send to the student’s parents or guardians written notification that the student was removed from class, a copy of the report filed by the teacher, and information regarding how the student’s parents or guardians may contact the principal or the principal’s designee.

5. If a student is removed from class, the principal or the principal’s designee shall discuss the matter with the teacher and the student by the end of the school day or at the beginning of the next school day.

6. The principal or the principal’s designee shall give the student oral or written notice of the grounds for his or her removal from class. The student shall have an opportunity to present his or her explanation of the situation.

7. If, after discussion with the student, the principal or the principal’s designee seeks to return the student to the teacher’s class and the teacher gives his or her consent, the student shall be returned to class and the principal or the principal’s designee may take action to discipline the student.

8. If, after discussion with the student, the principal or his designee seeks to return the student to the teacher’s class and the teacher does not give permission, appropriate temporary placement shall be determined and steps shall be taken to convene a meeting of the Placement Review Committee.

9. The Placement Review Committee shall convene by the end of the second school day following the removal of the student from the classroom and shall issue a decision by the end of the third school day following the removal.

HB 605 Placement Review Committee

10. Local board policies shall provide for the establishment at each school of one or more Placement Review Committees.

11. Each committee will be composed of three (3) members, to determine the placement of a student when a teacher withholds consent to the return of the student to the teacher’s class. The committee shall be composed of two (2) teachers chosen by the faculty and the principal shall choose one member of the professional staff. The faculty shall also choose one (1) alternate teacher to serve on the committee. The teacher withholding consent shall not serve on the committee.

12. The Placement Review Committee shall have the authority to:

Return the student to the teacher’s class upon determining that such placement is the best or only available alternative. In addition, the principal or the principal’s designee may take disciplinary action consistent with Board of Education policy.

Not return the student to the teacher’s class and implement the decision of the Placement Review Committee. The principal or the principal’s designee shall determine an appropriate placement for the student and may take action to discipline the student consistent with Board of Education policy.

The decision of the Placement Review Committee shall be in writing and shall be made within three (3) school days after the teacher withholds consent for the student to return to class.

Local board of education shall provide training for members of Placement Review Committees regarding the elements of HB 605, including procedural requirements; local board policies relating to student discipline; and the student code of conduct that is applicable to the school.

9.1 Student Dress Code The Henry County Board of Education has a countywide dress code. The complete text of this code can be found in the Henry County Student Handbook. The purpose of the dress code is to restrict styles of dress that can create a disruption or interfere with classroom activities. Highlights of the student dress code include these provisions:

1. Obscene pictures, symbols, or depictions of illegal drugs, tobacco products or alcoholic beverages, rock groups or wrestlers who promote violence or obscenity will not be permitted on clothing.

2. Prohibited dress includes: bare midriffs, bare shoulders, tank tops, see through clothing, spandex materials.

A. Tops must have at least a cap sleeve and come to the end of the shoulder.

B. Clothing cannot be torn to expose parts of the body. C. Excessively baggy clothing

3. Body Piercing is not allowed. However, earrings may be worn. 4. Provocative hairstyles and colorations should be referred to an administrator. 5. Pants should be worn on the natural waist of all students. 6. Shorts and skirts should reach at least finger tip length while a student is

standing straight and his/her arms are straightened. 7. No sweat pants or jogging pants may be worn by students.

9.2 Dress Code Enforcement The key to avoiding problems with the dress code is to enforce the dress code consistently and compassionately. All teachers should make every effort to identify violations of the dress code and help the student correct the problem before referring them to the office. Students who are unable to correct the matter or are unwilling to correct the matter should be referred to the appropriate administrator.

9.3 Faculty Dress The first impression we make on others is very important. Our style of dress is a critical factor in making a good impression. Always come to school prepared to meet with parents or other members of the public. All faculty members are required to dress in a manner that conveys we are professionals. Male faculty members are required by Henry County Board of Education policy to wear a shirt and tie or an approved collared school shirt with appropriate pants. Jeans or tennis shoes should not be worn as classroom attire (unless a special event warrants this type of dress). Female faculty are required to dress in a manner that conveys professionalism. A general rule of thumb to follow is that if you think what you have on might be inappropriate for school, then it probably is and you should change. If you don’t think it is inappropriate, it still might be. On payday, faculty may wear the school shirt with appropriate pants or skirt. When students are not at school, faculty may wear jeans and tennis shoes. Physical education teachers are to dress in a school shirt and neat shorts or pants everyday.

An important reminder to teachers: As teachers, we set an example for students to follow…Make certain that what we wear is not in violation of student dress code.

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10.1 Clubs and Activities Sponsors and coaches have full responsibility for providing necessary arrangements for each activity. This includes making arrangements for transportation and supervision (at least one coach/faculty member must be on each bus or involved in the activity). All events must be placed on the school master calendar (see Ms. Milford), which is maintained in the main office. In order to place an event on the master calendar, fill out a “Event Request Form” (see Forms Section) and submit this form to Ms. Milford. Sponsors must provide direct supervision of students at all times. This means that coaches/sponsors are to be with their team/club until the event or practice has

ended and all students have been picked up. Do not permit students to roam the building after a meeting or practice has ended. All fund raising activities must be approved by the Henry County Board of Education, and approval must be requested in writing (to the principal) at the beginning of each semester. Get clearance from the principal before making commitments to fund raising companies. Fund raising requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to a board meeting for approval. Teachers are encouraged to suggest clubs and activities they would be interested in sponsoring to Mr. Schmuhl. 10.2 Dances Each year the school sponsors socials/dances for all grades. The 6th grade socials, Snack and Chats, are designed to help the students learn to socialize in an appropriate manner. 7th and 8th grade dances are held to help students have fun, release energy, and learn to socialize appropriately. No other dances are held for the students. Please do not plan on having a dance as a fundraiser without prior approval from the principal. 10.3 Fund Raising Request Deadline Henry County Board of Education Policy requires that all fund raising activities be approved by the Board. In order to obtain approval, requests must be submitted by the deadlines stated in Section 3.7 of this handbook. Requests must be submitted to the principal prior to being submitted to the Board (see Ms. Milford).

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1. It is imperative that all teachers know the contents and procedures of the

Emergency Ready Reference and that this manual is readily available to substitute teachers. Please consult the calendar in the workroom for schedules emergency drills.

11.1 Fire Drills Fire Drills will be held once a month. An exit chart for each classroom should be posted on the wall nearest the exit from the room. Always close the door during a fire drill and assist in the rapid, orderly evacuation of the building. Teachers should take their class roll as a record of which students were present in the class. Emphasize the importance of these drills to students and discourage horseplay during the drills. Students should remain silent until they return to class. After you have arrived at your assigned location, send a student to the administrator in your area with the Fire Drill Slip to indicate that you are in place and all students are present. 11.2 Severe Weather Drills Each spring, Luella Middle School participates in the statewide tornado /severe weather drill. Severe weather shelter areas will be identified and instructions will be distributed to teachers by the administrative staff. Again, emphasize to students that these drills are to be taken seriously. An emergency weather radio is monitored in the school office at all times. In the event that severe weather is imminent, teachers will be notified to move students into designated safe areas. 11.3 School Closing – Winter Weather The decision to close school due to winter weather is often made at the last minute. When the threat of winter weather exists, staff members should listen to WSB 750 AM for closing announcements. In addition, Luella Middle School will utilize a phone tree to further expedite the process. 11.4 Tornado Shelter Areas and Instructions Tornadoes can be devastating and deadly. Our practice drill should be taken seriously. Listen carefully to these instructions.

1. The signal to move to tornado shelter areas will be given over the school intercom.

2. Classroom doors are to be closed. 3. All students and teachers in a regular classroom should immediately go into

the hallway outside their room. Sit in a tucked or crouched position with back to the wall and hand over the head. Stay in this position until the drill is over. School intercom will signal the end of the drill.

4. No one should be in any of the large rooms such as the commons area, gym playing court, media center, or band room.

5. Teachers are to take their roll book with them into the hall. 6. Call roll to ensure that all students are present.

11.5 Emergency Preparedness and School Safety Plan

An Emergency Preparedness Plan and a School Safety Plan is filed with the Central Office and local safety offices.

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12.1 Instructional Trips Teachers planning a field trip should adhere to the following procedure.

1. Fill out a Field Trip Request Form (see Forms Section) and submit it to the principal. The teacher should complete the Educational Field Trip Request Form (see Ms. Milford) for all field trips except those pre-approved by the Board. The Board must approve field trips not pre-approved by the Board. The Field Trip Request Form must be submitted to the Superintendent’s office by the Monday prior to the monthly Board meeting.

2. The teacher should complete the Request for Superintendent’s Approval of Academic/ Vocational Educational Trip Form (see Form Section) if the trip is on the pre-approved list from the Board.

Note: Teachers should be judicious in requesting field trips and make certain the trips serve a valid purpose.

3. All Field Trip requests sent to the Superintendent’s Office have date deadlines. There are no exceptions to the deadlines (see Section 3.7).

4. The teacher must have parental permissions for each student attending the field trip (see Ms. Milford). Fees may not be charged.

5. All funds collected should be receipted by the teacher and turned in daily to the bookkeeper no later than 1:00 pm on the day the funds are received by the teacher. Fees may not be charged.

6. Fill out one bus request form for each bus (see Ms. Milford) needed and submit the forms with the Field Trip Request form to the principal. Place the number of buses needed in the top right hand corner of the form.

7. When the trip has been approved, a copy of the request and one bus request for each bus will be returned to the teacher. The teacher copy of the request should be given to the bus driver upon departure. All field trips must also be posted on the Master Calendar in the mailroom through the use of an Event Request Form. (See Ms. Milford).

8. The teacher will be responsible for arranging for sack lunches through the lunchroom manager or notifying the lunchroom manager of the number of lunches that will not be needed because the students will be off campus (see Ms. Milford). The cafeteria manager must be notified at least 2 weeks before departure due to planning and ordering.

9. A list of all students going on a trip must be placed in all teachers’ mailboxes no later than three (3) days prior to the field trip. This list can be amended, but other teachers need to know the names of those potentially going so that they can alter lessons as needed.

10. On the day of the trip, the teacher must leave an exact list of names of those students attending the field trip in the attendance office.

11. Field trip requests will not be accepted after April 1. Field trips should not be taken after May 15.

12. The dress code for students is strictly enforced on all field trips. Teachers must adhere to the professional handbook dress code as well.

13. Substitutes hired for teachers attending field trips must be paid for by the school. No staff development money can be expended for such requests. Before making a field trip request, teachers must determine how to fund the cost of the substitute teacher (i.e. club funds, student donation, etc.)

Important Note: Teachers should be aware that a parental release may not relieve the teacher of legal responsibility for student injuries under certain circumstances such as gross teacher negligence.

12.2 Athletic and Extra-Curricular Activity Trips Coaches and sponsors are responsible for making arrangements for extracurricular activity trips. Request forms must be submitted to the transportation department at least ten days prior to the trip. Submit the completed forms to the principal in time to have it signed and forwarded prior to the ten-day requirement. When planning trips, make certain at least one faculty member is assigned to each bus. Appropriate student behavior on the bus is expected at all times. Coaches and sponsors are responsible for maintaining order at all times. 12.3 Field Trip Transportation Guidelines

1. Field trips shall be paid at a rate of $12.00 per hour with a minimum of $40 per trip. See Ms. Rozier if you have any questions about the pay rate of your field trip.

2. The school is responsible for reimbursing payroll for the field trip driver’s pay. No payment shall be made to the driver from the school.

3. If a trip is going to require more than 12 hours to complete, the transportation department must be notified in advance within (10) working days of the trip.

4. Overnight trips: A. Travel days should be paid at a rate of $12.00 per hour or $50 per day

whichever is greater. B. Non-travel days should be paid at a rate of $50 per day if the driver

picks up the field trip, travels to the destination, drops off and is completely out of service for the remainder of the trip. $12.00 per hour on out of town trips where the driver is in service is available.

C. Drivers should not be expected to act as chaperones. Adequate sleeping quarters should be provided for the drivers of overnight trips. If possible, these quarters should be separate from the students. Meals for the drivers should be provided at $28.00 per day.

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13.1 Lunch Schedule

Lunch periods are divided so that each student has 25 minutes for lunch. The classes are scheduled to arrive for lunch at two (2) minute intervals. Each class will enter the commons area in an orderly manner. A lunch schedule will be included in your pre-planning packet. If you are late coming to lunch, the time cannot be added at the end of your lunchtime as another class is scheduled for the space your class is to occupy.

Note: A chart will be provided during pre-planning indicating which tables your class will occupy during lunch. Students must have their student ID number in order to set up an account. Students may pay by check or cash in advance. Their student ID number serves as a pin number that access’ their account. The accounts work like debit accounts. We will no longer use lunch cards.

13.2 Lunchroom Procedures

First Six Weeks of School 1. Walk students to the commons area in a straight line with no talking. 2. Enter the commons area from the back. (see Lunch schedule chart). 3. Students who bring lunch may proceed to your assigned seating area after

purchasing ice cream and powerades at the concession stand. 4. Students purchasing lunch should enter through the appropriate line and get

their lunch. They may then purchase ice cream/powerades at the concession stand and then proceed to their assigned tables.

5. Once students sit, they are not to get up again. There are to be no more than eight (8) chairs per table. Students must sit at the assigned tables of their teacher. Do not allow students to sit wherever they want.

6. Sit with your class and supervise student behavior for at least the first six weeks.

7. Before leaving the commons area: A. Police the area at which your students ate. B. Have students pick up all trash and put empty trays in the appropriate

place. C. Have students push chairs under the table. No more than 8 chairs per

table. After the first six weeks of School It is the responsibility of the teacher to monitor the behavior of students in the cafeteria. You do not have to sit with your class after the first two weeks of school if you think the students understand their procedures. You must walk your students to the commons area every day and pick them up every day. Silent Lunch The two rectangular tables near the teacher tables are provided for silent lunch. Please follow the procedures below. Monitor your students at all times. Procedures for Students in the Commons Area 1. Enter through the appropriate area. 2. Purchase your meal and other items before you sit down. 3. Sit with your class and talk quietly. 4. Remain seated until you are dismissed or given permission to leave seat. 5. Check your area for food and trash before you leave. 6. Push your chair under the table.

13.3 Food and Drinks The refreshments located in the commons area are for students to utilize during their lunch period only. All snack machines are for use after school only. If your child attends Luella or joins you at Luella in the afternoon, they must abide by the rules for all other students. He or she may not purchase food items from the machines for faculty members. All food items must be consumed in the commons area or faculty workroom. Please do not eat or drink in the halls or the classrooms. The sale of foods of minimal nutritional value (candy, drinks, etc) is prohibited during the school day. Delivery of commercial prepared or competitive foods to the school can only be approved by the principal. 13.4 Lunch Charges

No faculty member will be allowed to charge meals at any time due to Board policy. Students will be allowed to charge only one (1) time before payment must be made.

13.5 Prices for Meals Except in the case of free or reduced lunch prices, meals may be purchased in the commons area at the following prices: Adult breakfast $ 1.25 Adult lunch $ 2.25 Student breakfast $ 1.00 Student lunch $ 1.75 Reduced student breakfast $ .30 Reduced student lunch $ .40 Visiting Adult $ 2.50

Luella Middle School Lunch Schedule 2005-2006

Tables 7th Grade Rotation 6th Grade Rotation 8th Grade Rotation Section 1 1020 1045 Orlando 1120 1145 Bruce 1245 110 ShannonSection 2 1022 1047 Hollier 1122 1147 Rickman 1247 112 Bell, D.Section 3 1024 1049 Broderick 1124 1149 Stovall 1249 114 McClainSection 4 1026 1051 Fowler, B 1126 1151 Reitz 1251 116 FennSection 5 1028 1053 Gardner 1128 1153 Parlor 1253 118 ArmourSection 6 1030 1055 Singh 1130 1155 Andrews 1255 120 MassieSection 7 1032 1057 Odle 1132 1157 Beekman 1257 122 GilmoreSection 8 1034 1059 Lolley 1134 1159 Papendick 1259 124 EvansSection 9 1036 1101 Ivey 1136 1201 Bell, M. 101 126 HinesSection 10 1038 1103 Michael 1138 1203 McLean 103 128 FormbySection 11 1040 1105 Coker 1140 1205 Foster 105 130 Sanders, K.Section 12 1042 1107 Young 1142 1207 Prewett 107 132 SmithSection 13 1044 1109 Lemiuex 1144 1209 Hockett 109 134 Dial Section 1 1046 1109 Payne 1146 1211 Downs 111 136 AlexanderSection 2 1048 1111 Sanders, J. 1148 1213 Hofmann 113 138 TBASection 3 1050 1113 Phelps 1150 1215 Blackwell 115 140 DastousSection 4 1052 1115 Evers 1152 1217 Mason 117 142 SloanSection 5 1054 1117 Ployd 1154 1219 Costello 119 144 ManleySection 6 1056 1119 Hayes 1156 1221 Price 121 146 Harris, M.Section 7 1058 1121 Blasco 1158 1223 Coto 123 148 BarrowSection 8 1100 1123 McDevitt 1200 1225 Parker 125 150 Sheppard/Wells-JackSection 9 1102 1125 Burse 1202 1227 Grant/Jones 127 152 Keene/TheodocionSection 10 1104 1127 Fowler, T. 1204 1229 Baxter/Chancey Section 11 1106 1129 Murrell/Kearly 1206 1231 Crisp Section 12 1108 1131 Richardson/Babb 1208 1233 Section 13 1110 1133 Ross/Shiver 1210 1235

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14.1 Parent Conferences Teachers are expected to meet with parents to discuss the progress or lack of progress of students. Parent involvement and support is an invaluable part of the educational community we are building at Luella Middle School. Schools with strong parent involvement produce students that perform better than otherwise identical programs that do not have strong parent involvement. Schools that relate well to their communities have student bodies that outperform other schools. Therefore, it is imperative to involve parents in the total school program – not just when a problem arises with their student. For regularly scheduled parent conferences, consider the following:

1. Arrive at the conference site prior to the parent. 2. Greet the parent warmly. 3. Usher the parent to the seat you’ve selected. 4. Look the parent in the eyes when speaking. 5. Address the parent by name. 6. Say something complimentary about the student early in the conference. 7. Hand the parent the student’s work to look over. Point out examples of work

that should be noted. 8. Have study or academic tips available for parents. 9. Ask the parent for his or her input regarding the student. 10. End the conference on time, and schedule another one if needed. 11. Make detailed notes on the Parent Conference Form. 12. Don’t surprise the parent with new problems. Parents should be notified the

moment a problem arises. 13. Don’t make small talk. Use every minute of the parent’s time to discuss the

student’s progress. 14. Don’t discuss other students, even if the parent tries. 15. Don’t do all the talking. You want to maintain control of the conference, but

you should allow the parent time to discuss his or her concerns and ideas.

You may learn something important that can help you in dealing with the student.

NEVER ATTACK THE STUDENT OR THE STUDENT’S BEHAVIOR WITH THE PARENT. THIS IS THE BEST STUDENT THEY HAVE TO SEND US. TREAT THE STUDENT AND THE PARENT WITH RESPECT IN THE MEETING IF YOU WANT TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT. Be sure to take notes of the meeting and provide a copy to the parent. Keep the minutes on hand. Use the Luella Middle School Parent Meeting Form to take notes.

14.2 PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) All teachers are expected to be a member of the local PTO organization. Teachers are also expected to attend all meetings of the PTO unless permission is given by the principal. 14.3 Parent Newsletters The Better Communications Team will send a newsletter to parents approximately every six (6) weeks. This newsletter will be general to inform parents of programs at school and items of interest. Teachers who want to include an item in the newsletter should give the item to the office for publication. Each team is expected to communicate with parents in the form of a newsletter that can be put on the WEB page as well as sent home with students. Some teams have had the students write and send the newsletter in the past. While this may be effective for part of the newsletter, please also include items of interest that will keep you parents informed.

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15.1 Exam Policy Exams are required for all students each six (6) weeks. It is at the discretion of the teacher as to whether the exam is cumulative or not. The purpose of the exam is to prepare students for the process of studying for and taking an exam. Many times that is a problem for students as they enter high school – they have never had to study for or take an exam. As you prepare your students for exams, please keep in mind the main purpose of the exam – to learn how to take an exam. It should follow the guidelines for the county. The exam should not count for more than 10% of the total grade for the student and it should include at least one essay-type question. The exam schedule for the 2004-2005 school year is as follows: Six Weeks Exams/Semester Exams Day 1 – Periods 3, 5, 7 Day 2 - Periods 2, 4, 6 Note: The actual schedule of exams for academics may be reconfigured to meet the needs of the team. You are permitted to give no more than two academic tests per day.

15.2 Lesson Plans, Unit Planning Time

15.2.1 Lesson Plans

Each faculty member is required to keep updated lesson plans. Teachers will work in their collaborative unit planning teams to create weekly lesson plans using the Weekly Learning Template found on the T drive. All unit planning teams are required to turn in a hard copy of the Weekly Learning Template to Mr. Schmuhl by the end of the day on Friday. The procedures and expectations for the lessons will be explained by the subject area leaders.

15.2.2 Grade Books Much individuality is given to teachers regarding the construction of the grade book. However, parent questions and student grade issues require some general instructions for all grade books.

1. Test with dates must be clearly labeled. 2. Projects for major grades are to be clearly labeled 3. Computation of final averages – final grade, exam, etc must be clearly

written and labeled. These should be written in the last column of the pages allocated for each class, each semester.

4. Remember that the grade book is the legal property of the schools and the grades “belong” to the students. These should not be a mystery to the student or the parent.

5. The grade book must have clearly defined grading procedures written inside the front cover. All teachers must maintain a hard copy of the grades at all time. For those who choose to maintain grades on the computer, a three ring notebook for all printouts will be sufficient (your choice). Teachers are reminded to follow the guidelines of the Henry County Board of Education for grading. Any teacher using a point system for grade must be able to equate the grades to the county procedure.

6. All teachers are required to use Jackson Grade Quick to maintain accurate grade and attendance records. Familiarize yourself with the components and capabilities of this program.

All teachers are required to post their grades to Edline at least once a week. Edline will be checked regularly by parents and administrators. It is your responsibility to keep your grades updated on Edline. There are no excuses for not updating your grades.

15.2.3 Unit Planning Time Mondays and Fridays are designated for Unit Planning and Collaborative Work Groups that will use a variety of protocols and procedures to plan instruction, assess student learning, and evaluate the effectiveness of targeted, research based teaching strategies. All teachers and administrators will attend these meetings and be held accountable for participation and attendance.

MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS ARE NOT FOR ANY OTHER MEETINGS!!!!!!!!! Teachers are assigned to Unit Planning Teams, see attached schedule.

15.3 Extra Duty Assignments

Teachers will be assigned extra duties by the administration. These duties are necessary and an extremely important part of every teacher’s duties. Every effort will be made to distribute these duties in an equitable manner. A list of extra duty assignments will be handed out to the teachers during preplanning. If you cannot make your duty it is your responsibility to have someone cover your duty for you and to inform an administrator that you will not be doing your duty.

15.4 Faculty Meetings

Faculty meetings are held on the Thursday following the Board meetings. All faculty meetings begin at 4:00pm or as soon as the last bus leaves the campus. Those faculty members who cannot attend the afternoon meeting will be responsible for meeting on the Friday morning following the faculty meeting for the make up meeting. All afternoon faculty meetings are held in the media center. The am make up meetings will be held in the conference room. In unusual circumstances, emergency meetings may be called. Any absence must be approved by the principal in advance. All faculty meetings are held on the Thursday following the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Mondays.

15.5 Observation and evaluation of Personnel

15.5.1 Evaluations and GTEP Because we firmly believe that the most important job of administrators is to serve as instructional leaders, we will be visiting classrooms on a regular basis. Please do not be nervous or distracted at times when we visit your classes. We are here to provide support for the work of the classroom teacher, interact with students, and help you in any way that we can. The Georgia Teacher Evaluation Program (GTEP) is the basic instrument used for teacher evaluation. Each administrator is assigned a specific group of teachers to evaluate using the GTEP. You will be notified who your evaluator will be and whether you will be on a standard or formative cycle. 15.6 Smoking

The county smoking policy prohibits the use and display of tobacco products on school property. Those staff members who use tobacco should do so only in the designated area. 15.6 Student Referrals

When you discern that a student is having problems, whether they are academic, emotional, or physical in nature, a referral should be made to the appropriate school counselor or the assistant principal responsible for the Student Support Team. 15.8 Grade Reports

Profess reports are issued every three weeks and at the end of each six weeks grading period. Teachers will receive a time line for completion of progress reports and report cards from the counseling department. It is extremely important that report cards and grade reports be completed accurately and on time. 15.9 SST (Student Support Team)

According to State Standard 116, all schools must have Student Support Teams (SST) which serve regular education student according to identified procedural steps. Guidelines for SST are found in the Henry County Board of Education policy IG/JE. Please review the below procedure for completing an SST Referral.

1. At least two parent-teacher conferences should occur, in response to an

identified problem with a student. The student’s team is to document all conferences with parents and teachers.

2. A direct result of the conference should be a list of specific strategies designed to ameliorate the situation with the student. Follow-up conferences should be conducted to assess the student’s progress/performance and to make needed adjustments and accommodations.

3. If there is NO progress and or the situation with the student worsens, the team should meet with the SST Coordinator for the school (Mr. Benton) to evaluate the student and decide if an SST referral is needed. At this screening meeting, the team will provide all documentation supporting the previously attempted strategies and the notes from conferences.

4. The SST Coordinator will approve the completion of the SST referral.

Henry County Board of Education SST Procedures

1. Referral by team 2. Set up SST

2.1.1 Set up folder ____referral form

____checklist ____minutes ____ parent letter mailed ____ parent questionnaire mailed ____ hearing and vision (must have parental permission) ____ six classroom observation sheets

____ interim report ____ strategy sheet ____recommendation for upcoming year

2.1.2 Notify all persons involved of the completion of the folder 2.1.3 Turn the completed folder to SST Coordinator

3. Conduct the first SST Meeting 3.1.1 Report from referring teacher/team 3.1.2 Comments from teacher 3.1.3 Distribute observation sheets 3.1.4 Schedule hearing and vision

4. Conduct Second SST meeting 4.1.1 Discuss classroom observation sheets 4.1.2 Discuss attendance, grades, and discipline 4.1.3 Develop intervention strategies 4.1.4 Develop intervention strategies (complete strategy sheet

given to all teachers) to be

5.1.1 Discuss effectiveness of strategies and Determine status 4.1.5 Implement strategies for one month 5. Follow-up SST

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16.1 Workshops and Conference Procedures

Funds for workshops and conferences are provided by the Professional Learning Department at the central office. To attend a conference, follow this procedure: 1. Contact the department chairperson or Staff Development coordinator for the

school for approval to apply. Keep in mind there is at least a one week turn around time. Therefore, you should complete the paperwork ASAP. The school will not be responsible for applications not approved by the county office.

2. After obtaining approval from the department chair, obtain a Staff Development Form from Ms. Milford, complete the form, and return it to Ms. Milford for submittal to the principal.

3. If the principal approves, the form will be forwarded to the Staff Development Department or Curriculum Department.

4. When the approval is returned, you will receive a copy and you will be notified by Ms. Milford so you can obtain a substitute.

5. The Staff Development Activity Form is used for course credit for re-certification also.

Each teacher will be allowed to take no more than three (3) professional days outside of the HCBOE staff development days. Each teacher will only be permitted to serve on one SACS visitation team. 16.2 Staff Development Courses http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/staffdevelopme/courses.htm

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17.1 Before and After School

Teachers are required to be stationed at their doorways by 8:00 each morning and during all class changes. Students will be released from the gym to go to homeroom at 8:05. This is a good opportunity to greet each student and assess student dress as well as provide supervision in the adjacent hallway. Any students in violation of dress code should be referred to an administrator if the student cannot correct the situation. Expending a little effort on supervision before school is very important in getting the day off to a good start.

The last few minutes of the school day are very important and should be managed very carefully. Plan to continue instructional activities up to 3:40. Absolutely no students will be permitted to enter the hallways within the last 15 minutes of the day.

As students are dismissed at the end of the day, teachers should position themselves in the hallway outside their classroom until the halls are relatively clear. 17.2 Hall Passes/Agenda

Students are not to be in the halls during class except when there is a definite need, and then the student must have an official completed hall pass in the student agenda. If a student is in the hall, ask the student for his or her agenda. If the student does not have an agenda with a signed pass, please take

the student to his or her teacher. Passes may not be given to students during the first and last fifteen minutes of all classes. 17.3 Hall Supervision

All teachers are expected to help with hall supervision during class changes. Again, teachers should position themselves in the hallway outside the doorway until the halls are relatively clear. Passes may not be given to students during the first and last fifteen minutes of the day. 17.4 Instructional Time

Instructional time is valuable and must be protected at all costs. Students cannot be excused from your class by other teachers; neither can you excuse a student from another teacher’s class. For example, PE students should never be held after class, nor math students allowed to complete an assignment before reporting to PE. All absences from class must be approved by the office, and activities which take away from instructional time will be very limited. 17.5 Supervision Guidelines

Teachers are expected to provide direct supervision of students assigned to them at all times. Any teacher needing to leave his/her classroom due to an emergency should request that another teacher supervise in his/her absence. An important factor in student supervision is that teachers are in the classroom, ready to begin instruction as soon as students arrive.

Teachers are not to send students to the mailboxes, copy machines. The teachers’ lounge is also off limits to all students at all times.

All faculty members must realize that student supervision must be maintained in all areas of the building at all times. This means that each teacher must accept responsibility to correct student misbehavior at any time and any place. 17.6 Telephones, Student use of

Students should be instructed to take care of personal business that would require them to use the telephone prior to school. Students should use the phone only before or after school. In an emergency, or case of sickness students are to use the phone in the attendance office only with a pass from the teacher.

17.7 Supervision/Inspection of Restrooms

Teachers are required to enter each restroom prior to allowing students into the restroom to determine that the restroom is clean and undamaged. After making the determination, the teacher will allow no more than five (5) students into the restroom at

a time. After all students have been allowed to use the restroom, the teacher will again inspect the restroom for damage. At no time is a student to be in possession of the teacher’s restroom key. Any problems in the restroom should be reported to the main office as soon as possible. The supervising teacher must sign the clipboard on the wall inside the restroom to indicate that his/her class utilized the restroom.

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18.1 Student Supplies

Luella Middle School will supply all instructional materials and supplies appropriate to the student’s grade level and subject area. Students will be expected to provide such personal items as notebooks, paper, pencils, and folders.

Remember that student fees are not permitted. State Law (QBE) prohibits the counting of any student in any class for which there is a fee. Teachers cannot require students to purchase specific items for school use. 18.2 Lost or damaged books

Students are responsible for the textbooks issued to them, as well as for any additional materials, such as library books which they check out. Lost or damaged materials must be paid for before replacements can be issued. The state textbook list is located in the main office. Students who do not pay for lost or damaged school property are subject to: having to take their final exams at a later date, having their report cards or other school records withheld. Teachers are responsible for maintaining an accounting record of all textbooks issued. This shall include the specific textbook number assigned to each student, as well as a means of keeping track of the textbook condition when issued and returned. 18.3 Teacher Supplies

Teacher supplies such as markers, eraser, paper, scissors, glue, tape, etc can be obtained from the team leader. If there is a need that a teacher has to augment instruction, a request may be made to the appropriate grade level administrator.

18.4 Purchasing

The Henry County Board of Education provides a budgeted amount for each school based on enrollment. This “per-pupil” money is allotted for teacher supplies, media purchases, custodial supplies and instructional and custodial equipment. Single “big-ticket” items, such as computers and copiers, are requested as separate budget items during the budget request process each spring. Per-pupil funds are usually not sufficient to purchase large items of equipment.

Teachers needing to purchase instructional items should first contact the department chair. Department chairs will coordinate the purchase of equipment and supplies for the department. 18.5 Bookkeeping Information

A reimbursement check can be issued with an approved purchase order request. You must be prepared to document the need of these checks with receipts, sales tickets, cash register receipts. If the only back up you have is a cash register receipt, you cannot have any other items on the receipt. And the register receipt must have a date of purchase and the store/vendor name. All purchases must be approved prior or you may not be reimbursed. Deposits: All money turned in for deposit must be accompanied by a deposit form. Deposits must be in turned into Ms. Rozier by 1:00 each day. No exceptions will be made after 1:00, however, if you have money to be deposited after 1:00, you may have it placed in a secured cabinet in the vault. It is your responsibility to collect the money the next morning to turn into Ms. Rozier. You must receipt all monies unless you have been instructed otherwise. The receipt book must be kept until the end of the year and turned in to Ms. Rozier. All currency must be neat and flat, face up and facing in the same direction and in the appropriate packs. All coins must be separated by denomination. Do not roll.

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The Class Count Form must be turned in the first two weeks of school by 9:15 am each day. Please include the number of students who are presently on roll for homeroom. Once a person comes to school, he/she is considered entered. Therefore, the student will be counted from that day forward whether they are present or not. Homeroom Teacher____________________________ Grade________________ Week ________________ Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Total Number of Students on roll

Total

Note: The count form will be returned to you each day of the week until Friday. At that time, the count form will be retained. A new form will be placed in your mailbox on Monday of the second week. If a count is needed beyond the first two weeks of school, the form will be placed in your box on the Monday of the third week.

19.2 Discipline Forms Luella Middle School

Teacher Disciplinary Referral Form Student Name: Martin Luther Wright Student #:123456788

Date of Incident: _

Team: Time: __________ Referring Teacher: M. Wright

770 567 – 2345/678853-9089 701 10:25 a.m. Student Phone Number

Rational for Referral (place an X next to the infraction)

Teacher Referral

Infraction Teacher Referral

Fighting Harassment Profanity towards faculty/staff Terroristic threats Vandalism Insubordination Unauthorized area Skipping/ Cutting Class Refusal to serve detention Smoking/alcohol/drugs/weapons Inappropriate Physical Contact Physical abuse of school personnel or other

student x Inciting others to engage in

inappropriate behavior Theft or destruction of school property

Other / Brief Description of the Behavior: Martin was throwing food at his lunch table today.

Previous Action Taken by Teacher

Date Result(s) of the Action: I spoke with Ms. Wright concerning Martin throwing the food during lunch on 8/9/2005 at 5:00 p.m.

Action(s):

Parental Contact

Teacher Detention

Isolated Lunch

In – Team Forum

Counselor Referral

SST Referral Previous Office Referral Mrs. Jackson Smith Teacher Signature Mr. Jackson

Oct. 10, 2005

She was very disturbed that her son was throwing lunch and promised to speak with Martin about that behavior when he arrives home.

_____/_____/____08 16 2005

Grade: 6th

Team Leader Signature

7/22/2005 5:01:04 PM

Luella Middle School

Administrative Action Form/ Parental Notification

Student Name: _________________________ Student #: ____________ Grade: _______ Date of Incident: _____/_____/_____ Referring / Homeroom Teacher:

_________________

Team:________

Incident Summary: _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

□ Administrative Counseling

# Days _____ Begin ____/____/____ End ____/____/____

□ In School Suspension # Days _____ Begin ____/____/____ End ____/____/____

Other:

□ Out of School Suspension # Days _____ Begin ____/____/____ End ____/____/____

□ Administrative Detention # Days _____ Begin ____/____/____ End ____/____/____

Other:

□ Parent – Adm.Conference □ Referred back to Teacher

Other:

Parent / Guardian Contact / Conference Contact: _____ Referral mailed to _______________________ on _____/_____/_____ at this address:

_____________________________

_____ Phone call to ____________________ at # _______________ on _____/_____/_____ Time: __________

Results:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____

_____ Student instructed to give copy of this referral to parent or guardian. Student initial ________________

Conference:

_____ No conference required at this time unless requested by parent.

_____ Parent is to call _______________ at # ______________ as soon as possible to set up conference.

_____ A conference with the parent /guardian is scheduled for _____/_____/_____ at _____________ .

Please call the grade level administrator to reschedule this appointment if you are unable to attend this time/date.

This notification is to inform you of disciplinary action taken with your child due to inappropriate conduct. It is the request of the school that you speak to your child and assist with corrective actions taken by the school. If you have

any questions, please call the school at a time suitable for you at (678)583-8919. __________________________ ______________________________ _______________________ Signature of the Student Signature of the Administrator Parent Signature __________________ __________________ __________________ Date Date Date

White – Administrator Yellow – Teacher Pink – Student/Parent

IN-SCHOOL-SUSPENSION NOTIFICATION Date__________________________ Teacher________________________ Student ________________________ Grade 6 7 8 Date (s) of In-School-Suspension____________________________ Please send _______Day (s) of Class work Assignments before the first day assigned. {Indicate below the class work assignments you wish for this student to complete} Assignments Completed

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Special Instructions:

19.2C

LUELLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION NOTICE Date: Student: To: Student I.D.# Your son/daughter has violated the following rules and/or regulations at Luella Middle School. Student Signature__________________________ { } 1st offense

{ } 2nd offense

{ } 3rd offense

{ } 4th offense

{ }5th offense

{ } 6th offense

{ } 7th offense

1. In an unauthorized area without permission 2. Excessive Tardiness 3. Smoking, chewing or possession of smoking paraphernalia 4. Profanity 5. Cutting Class 6. Disrespect to teacher or adult 7. Skipping School 8. Failure to follow teacher/adult instructions 9. Leaving school without permission 10. Not showing up for detention 11. Possession of a beeper/pager 12. Behavior detrimental (specify)_____________________ 13. Other_________________________________________

As a result of the above violation, he/she has been given_____days in the In-School Suspension program (ISS). The dates of the ISS are from______ to ______. These days will be used for intensive academic work on an independent study basis. Students will not be allowed to talk or communicate with other students in any way. Any further violations of school policies will result in additional days added to the In-School-Suspension. He/she may return to regular on __________provided all rules and regulations pertaining to the suspension and school policy are met.

Please call me at 678-583-8919 in you have any questions concerning this matter. Sincerely, Assistant Principal

Parent Address:

Teachers: 19.2D

LUELLA MIDDLE SCHOOL DETENTION NOTICE Date_______________________ Student _____________________I.D.#_____________ Grade 6 7 8 Infraction: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Days to serve: Monday Time: ________ Tuesday Time: ________ Wednesday Time: ________ Thursday Time: ________ Friday Time: ________ All week Time: ________ Student Signature______________________________ Date______________ Adminstrator: _________________________________ Date______________ Notes:__________________________________________________________ 19.2E

LUELLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

2075 Hampton-Locust Grove Rd. Locust Grove, GA 30248

(678-583-8919) Aaryn Schmuhl Principal Asst Principals Lee Ann Howington Louann Jones Larry McNorton IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION Martin Wright STUDENT CONTRACT Student Name_______________________ Date__________________ Telephone ( )_______________________ Grade 6 7 8 Emergency Contact___________________ Phone #( )____________ The described behavior is considered a serious offense as described in our school’s Student Handbook. While being served in ISS, the student will abide by the following rules:

A. Report directly to ISS upon arriving at school. B. Bring all textbooks, paper, and pencil to ISS each day. C. Be in the assigned seat before the tardy bell rings. Failure to be in the correct place on

time will result in additional penalties. D. Remain in the assigned seat unless specifically given permission to do otherwise by the

coordinator. E. Remain busy with assignments sent by subject teachers or given by coordinator. F. No gum chewing, sleeping, note writing or talking among students placed in ISS. G. Students will attend no school functions during the school day nor participate in any

Extracurricular activities while placed in ISS. H. Students whose last day in ISS, is the day an activity, may be permitted to attend the

event, provided the ISS coordinator indicated their behavior in ISS has been satisfactory and they have completed ALL assignments.

I. Violation of In-School-Suspension rules may result in days being added to ISS by the coordinator.

I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Student Contract with the Henry County Board of Education to attend the IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION PROGRAM, while being suspended from Luella Middle School. I agree to abide by the discipline guidelines and other conditions as outlined in the ISS Student Rules and Regulations. I have in my possession and have read the Handbook, or have had it read to me, and do understand the guidelines expected of me and do hereby agree to abide by the discipline guidelines of this school, or be terminated for the duration of the suspension. I realize that failure to abide by the terms as stated above will result in extended time in ISS, immediate suspension and/or permanent expulsion. Student Signature______________________________ Date___________________

19.2G

Luella Middle School

2075 Hampton-Locust Grove Rd. Locust Grove, GA 30248

(678) 583-8919

Date: Time: Offense # Student Signature

Dear_____________, I am suspending your son/daughter, ____________________from school for _____days for violation of County Board Policy of________________________________ The suspension dates are _______________through_____________ and may return to school on ________________. I am requesting that you call my secretary, Ms. Milford to confirm receipt of this notice and/or to schedule a conference with me to discuss this matter. I appreciate your support in the education of your child. Sincerely, Assistant Principal Parent Mailing Address: Home # Telephone: Work # Pager # e-mail address: Student #____________ A__________________ 1st _________________ 2nd _________________ 3rd _________________ 4th _________________ 5th _________________ 6th _________________ 7th__________________

19.3 Personal Leave Form

Luella Middle School Absence Report

_______________________________ ____________________ Employee’s Name Date ____________________________________ _______________________ Dates Requested Total Days Circle Reason for Absence:

A. Sick E. Personal Leave H. Doctor’s Appointment B. Illness in Family F. Military Leave I. Vacation C. Death in Family G. Jury Duty J. Staff Development D. Professional Leave

An explanation must be given for Staff Development and Professional Leave. Please also attach a copy of the Staff Development Activity /Professional Leave form with each request for D or J. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ All Doctor’s appointments must have a Doctor’s excuse. ________________________________ Employee Signature Substitute ________________________ Job Number ______________________ Turn in Requests for Personal Leave One Week Prior to the Date Requested. Approval of your request for Personal Leave as stated above is _____ Granted for ______ days on _________________________ _____ Denied for ______ days on _________________________ ___________________________________ ____________________ Signature of Principal Date 19.4 Student Accident Form

Luella Middle School Student Accident Report Form

Student_______________________________Birthdate_______________ Grade_____ Address________________________________________Telephone_______________ Parent/Guardian________________________________________________________ Date of Accident______________ Time of Accident______AM _____PM Location of Accident___________________________________________________________ Specific Description of Injury_______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Complete Statement of How Injury happened__________________________________ Name of two eyewitnesses ________________________________________________ Who gave first aid?_____________________________ _______________________ Name Position What First Aid was given?_________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Were the Parents/Guardians notified the day of the accident?______Yes ______No Time Notified ________AM ________PM Was the injured student (a) sent back to class____, (b) sent home____, (c) sent to the hospital____, (d) sent to a private physician____? If applicable, name and address of doctor or hospital that gave treatment: ______________________________ _____________ _________________________ Person’s Signature Filing Report Position Principal’s Signature **************************************************************************************************** Note: Did the injury necessitate absence from school? _______Number of days Other Information________________________________________________________

19.5 Event Request Form

Luella Middle School

Event Request

Name of Group:_____________________________________________________ Description of Event:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date:_______________Day:_____________Times:________________________ Name of Teachers Responsible for Event: 1._________________________________4.______________________________ 2._________________________________5.______________________________ 3._________________________________6.______________________________ Approval by Principal: ________________________________Date:__________ Awareness: (Please initial and date when you have read, then pass on) __________M. Wright _________ L. Jones _______ L. McNorton __________E. Milford _________ L. Howington _______ S. Malone __________B. Steele _________ K. Rozier _______ Ms. Betty Return to Events Folder in Elaine Milford’s Office when all have signed. Better Communications Team Date Received: ____________________________

19.6 Daily Announcements/ Bulletin Forms

Daily Bulletin Entry Form

Dates to be announced/run:________________(3 day maximum) Student Section_____ Teacher Section____ Both_____ Teacher’s Signature_________________________ Date Submitted_____________________________

Announcement (Be Brief) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Daily Bulletin Entry Form Dates to be announced/run:________________(3 day maximum) Student Section_____ Teacher Section____ Both_____ Teacher’s Signature_________________________ Date Submitted____________________________

Announcement (Be Brief)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19.7 Building Requisition Form

Luella Middle School Building Requisition

Today’s Date_____________________ Organization Requesting Building Use_______________________________________ Sponsor’s Name ________________________________________________________ Area of Building ________________________________________________________ Date of Activity _________________________________________________________ Type of Activity _________________________________________________________ Time of Activity Begins _______________________ Ends ______________________ Who will pay for custodial needs if necessary? ________________________________ Administrative Acknowledgment: Approved ______ Not Approved ______ Comments: Administrative Signature ___________________________ Date__________________ Equipment Needed ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copies to: _____ Sponsor _____Front Desk _____Master Calendar _____ Custodian _____ Security _____Principal _____AP in Charge _____Other

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20.1 Duty Assignments 20.1.1 Morning Duty

LMS MORNING DUTY MAP 2005-06

(Revised 7/19/05)

Teachers please report to your duty station by 8:05. Duty roster will be rotated every 12 weeks.

• The cafeteria will begin serving breakfast at 7:45. Students eating breakfast will come in, sit down and will be released from individual tables to get breakfast.

• All other students will be dismissed from the gym at 8:05 to report to homeroom for acceleration/remediation.

• 6th and 8th grades will be released first (8:05), followed by 7th grade (8:10). • There should be NO LOCKER BREAKS during this time. Locker breaks will be

determined by individual teams. • The restrooms in the Commons Area will be the only restrooms open during this time.

They will remain open until 8:30.

Commons

12 (Oliver)

Wright

11 (Keller)

T R A I L E R S

10 (Edwards)

6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade

4 (Bacallao)

5 (Doyle)

7th 7th &

8th 8th

Jones

Front EntranceHowington

GYM (Steele, Dunn, Hicks)

13 (E. Parker)

9 (Ross)

1 & 2 & 3 (Mayo, Anderson)

McNorton

7 (Dr. Crisp)

8 (Dix)

6 (Brown)

20.1.2 Afternoon Duty LMS AFTERNOON DUTY MAP

2005-06 (REVISED 7/19/05)

Please report to your duty station by 3:40. Duty roster will be revised/rotated every 6 weeks.

• Teachers monitoring the top and bottoms of the halls will direct car riders and walkers to

the appropriate areas. • During bus dismissal, teachers will walk their students in a line twice through the buses.

Teachers will take the students whose buses have not yet arrived into the Commons Area and hold their students until the buses are released and the APs can come and relieve the teachers.

• Any students staying for a Club/SIEP/Detention/Sport (except football players) will accompany teacher to drop off bus riders and remain with teachers until the teacher in charge of that club/sport arrives to pick them up.

• Student Dismissal (after announcements): o Car Riders and Walkers will be dismissed at 3:40 o 8th Grade Bus Riders will be dismissed at 3:45 o 7th Grade Bus Riders will be dismissed at 3:48 o 6th Grade Bus Riders will be dismissed at 3:51

14 (Foster)

20.1.3 Seventh and Eighth Grade Teacher Duty

15 (D. Price)

13 (Murch, Blackwell))

Commons Bus

Overflow (Jones)

7th 7th &

8th 8th

1 (Bruce) 2 (Parlor) 3 (M. Bell)

4 (Hockett) 5 (Browning)

8 (McLean)

9 (Andrews) 6 (J. Mason)

Front Entrance

GYM

Wright

T R A I L E R S

AP

7 (Beekman)

McNorton

11 (S. Mason)

12 (Costell

13 (Rickman)

10 (Reitz)

SEVENTH and EIGHTH GRADE TEACHER DUTY 2005-2006

As a result of the scheduling of classes, seventh and eighth grade teachers are not in a

position to assist with morning or afternoon duty. Because of this situation seventh and eighth

grade teachers will have the “duty” of covering connections and sixth grade classes when those

teachers have to leave their classes for more than a few minutes or when a substitute teacher is

not available. In addition, seventh and eighth grade teachers will be called upon to assist in other

ways as needs arise.

21.1 Character Education

CHARACTER EDUCATION

Respect for Self Respect for Others Citizenship

School Pride Patience Tolerance

Punctuality Sportsmanship Patriotism

Creativity Fairness Courage

Cleanliness Honesty Loyalty

Self-Control Cooperation Respect for the Creator

Diligence Courtesy

Perseverance Generosity Respect for the Environment

Virtue Compassion Kindness Cheerfulness

Mandated by Georgia Law : O.C.G.A. 20-2-145