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MOUNT HOREB
MIDDLE SCHOOL
2016/2017
STAFF HANDBOOK The Mount Horeb Area School District does not discriminate against pupils based on sex, race,
national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical,
mental, emotional or learning disability/handicap in its educational programs or activities. If you
believe you have been discriminated against based on a protected class a complaint may be filed
the District Administrator or his/her designee by calling (608)437-2400.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOARD OF EDUCATION .............................................................................................................1
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS .....................................................................................................1
BOARD OF EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEES ..........................................................................1
MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF ............................................................................................................2
SCHOOL MENTORS/BUDDIES ...................................................................................................3
SECRETARIES ...............................................................................................................................3
PARAPROFESSIONALS ...............................................................................................................3
BUILDING MEETING DATES .....................................................................................................3
PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY .......................................................................................................... 3-4
ACCIDENTS/INJURIES/ILLNESS............................................................................................ 4-5
ADMINISTRATOR DUTIES .........................................................................................................5
ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOKS.......................................................................................................6
ATTENDANCE AND RECORD KEEPING ..................................................................................6
TARDY POLICY ............................................................................................................................6
BEHAVIOR ISSUES.......................................................................................................................6
BEHAVIOR STANDARDS (School Board Policy #443) ..............................................................6
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS ......................................................................................................6
BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES .................................................................6
CLOSING OF SCHOOL .................................................................................................................8
COLLECTING MONIES ................................................................................................................8
CLASSROOM CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN ...................................................................................8
COURSE DROP/ADD PROCEDURE............................................................................................8
DATES TO REMEMBER ...............................................................................................................9
DIRECTIONS FOR DUTY STAFF ..............................................................................................10
DISCIPLINE REFERRALS ..........................................................................................................10
CLASSROOM FOOD INCENTIVES ...........................................................................................10
DRESS CODES ENFORCEMENT ..............................................................................................10
EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE..............................................................................11
EXTRA CURRICULAR AND OTHER AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ..................................12
FACULTY ACCIDENTS ..............................................................................................................12
FIELD TRIP INFORMATION......................................................................................................12
FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES ................................................................................................. 13-14
GRADING .....................................................................................................................................15
HALL SUPERVISION ..................................................................................................................15
HARASSMENT/BULYING (School Board Policy #443.71)................................................. 15-16
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES ............................................................................... 16-17
HOME-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS .........................................................................17
HOMEWORK................................................................................................................................17
HOURS OF DUTY ........................................................................................................................17
INFINITE CAMPUS ............................................................................................................... 17-18
INTRUDER DRILLS ....................................................................................................................18
KEYS/FOBS ..................................................................................................................................18
LEAVE OF ABSENCE/STAFF ILLNESS ...................................................................................18
LESSON PLANS ...........................................................................................................................18
LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES ...........................................................................................18
LOCKER ROOM POLICY (School Board Policy #731.2 ............................................................30
LOST AND FOUND .....................................................................................................................30
LUNCH ..........................................................................................................................................19
MAIL/E-MAIL ..............................................................................................................................19
MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................19
NEW STUDENTS .........................................................................................................................19
OFFICE SUPPLIES .......................................................................................................................19
PTO ................................................................................................................................................20
PARENT VOLUNTEER/CHAPERONE INFORMATION .........................................................20
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES .......................................................................................20
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ........................................................................................................20
PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ............................................20
PURCHASE ORDERS ..................................................................................................................20
REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE (School Board Policy #454).................................21
RETENTION .................................................................................................................................21
ROOM ORGANIZATION ............................................................................................................21
SEARCH AND SEIZURE .............................................................................................................21
SNOW DAY ..................................................................................................................................21
SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL PROCESS .......................................................................21
STAFF PARKING .........................................................................................................................21
STORAGE AREAS .......................................................................................................................21
STUDENT ACCIDENTS ..............................................................................................................22
STUDENT CUMULATIVE FILES ..............................................................................................22
STUDENT & STAFF HANDBOOK ............................................................................................22
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ..........................................................................................................22
SUNSHINE CLUB ........................................................................................................................22
TAX EXEMPT ..............................................................................................................................22
TEACHER EVALUATIONS ........................................................................................................22
TELEPHONES ..............................................................................................................................22
TESTING .......................................................................................................................................23
TEXTBOOKS ................................................................................................................................23
THURSDAY FOLDERS ...............................................................................................................23
TIME SCHEDULE BENCHMARKS ...........................................................................................23
TORNADO SHELTER ........................................................................................................... 24-25
VIDEO CAMERAS .......................................................................................................................25
VIKING PERIOD ..........................................................................................................................25
WEEKLY BULLETIN ..................................................................................................................25
YEARBOOK .................................................................................................................................25
APPENDIX A, B ...........................................................................................................................26
MT. HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
NAME POSITION NAME POSITION Diana Rothamer President Leah Lipska Director
Dani Michels Vice President Kimberly Sailor Director
Michelle Dunn Treasurer Damon Piscitelli Director
Jeff Hanna Clerk
School Board meetings are held at the Administrative Center at 1304 East Lincoln Avenue, first
and third Monday of every month. The starting time of the meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Agendas
appear in the Mount Horeb Mail the week before. Citizens are able to address the Board during
the "citizen comment" time on the agenda.
BOARD OF EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEES
EDUCATION B&G PERSONNEL Sarah Straka, Chair Dave Reed, Chair Cynthia Swart, Chair
Dr. Steve Salerno Dr. Steve Salerno Dr. Steve Salerno
Dani Michels Jeff Hanna Leah Lipska
Kimberly Sailor Dani Michels Michelle Dunn
Damon Piscitelli Michael Werbowsky Kimberly Sailor
Paul Christiansen Will Janssen
Stephen Guziewski Marsha Lichte
Rachael Johnson Melissa Olmsted
Kim Ackerman
Maureen McCarthy
Subcommittees meet at the following times:
Buildings and Grounds Committee 4:00 p.m. - 4th Monday of Month @ District Office
Education Committee 6:00 p.m. - 1st Monday of Month @ Middle School
Finance Committee 5:30 p.m. - 2nd Monday of Month @ District Office
Personnel Committee - as needed
Safety & Wellness Committee 5:30 p.m. - 3rd Monday of Month @ Middle School
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2016/17 MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF
Aaron Adler ........................ Paraprofessional
Steve Austin .............................. ESL/Spanish
Cheri Awtrey .......................... 8th
Grade Core
Jacci Baker ...................................... Librarian
Dan Biddick .............. Technology Education
Brooke Bougie ..................Special Education
Tammy Brey ....................... Paraprofessional
Tara Bright .......................... Paraprofessional
Gordon Brunner ................... Head Custodian
Theresa Buechner................... 7th
Grade Core
Michael Cassidy ................ Information Tech
Paul Christiansen ............................ Principal
Sonny Coley .................................. Custodian
Mi Suk Cowles .............................. Custodian
Rebecca Cryer ............................ French/ESL
Meaghann Curtis .................... 7th
Grade Core
Joni Cushman ................................. Secretary
Amy Cuthbertson ................ Paraprofessional
Mary Day ............................... 8th
Grade Core
Julie DeHaven ........................ 6th
Grade Core
Kellen Dorner................. Instrumental Music
Sarah Dyreson ..................... Paraprofessional
Brianna Emmerich .............. Paraprofessional
Chris Farrell ........................ Paraprofessional
Sheila Faulkner ...................... 8th
Grade Core
Alyssa Feidt ......................Special Education
Joy Finley ............................... 7th
Grade Core
Ryan Finley ................................. Health/P.E.
Tiffany Forseth...................... 6th Grade Core
Jim Goebel .................................... Custodian
CJ Goodwin ......................................... Nurse
Susan Gorski .......................... 7th
Grade Core
Susan Gramann ................... Paraprofessional
Gregg Guenther ...................... 8th
Grade Core
Melissa Hanson ............... Assistant Principal
LeAnn Haroldson ................... 8th
Grade Core
Amy Hazelwood ................. Paraprofessional
Sara Hellenbrand .................... 7th
Grade Core
Tara Hogseth ............................. Psychologist
Jennifer Holman ..................... 7th
Grade Core
Barb Hutchison ...................... 6th
Grade Core
Calli Ingebritsen ........................ Vocal Music
Kelly Johnson...................... Paraprofessional
Kim Kuehn ........................................ Spanish
Anita Laabs ............................ 7th
Grade Core
Diane Larson ....................... Paraprofessional
Marsha Lichte ........................ 6th
Grade Core
Shelly Lichte .............................. Professional
Michael Loger ........................ 8th
Grade Core
Danielle May .....................Special Education
Erick McCormick................... 8th
Grade Core
Brian McIntyre ................ Physical Education
Staci Meister .......................... 6th
Grade Core
John Mesoloras .............. Instrumental Music
Erin Meyer ...................... Physical Education
Carol Nickles ......................... Social Worker
Christa Olsen .......................... 6th
Grade Core
Gwyn Padden-Lechten ........ Paraprofessional
Chris Parmley........................................ TAG
Carol Parrell ................................... Read 180
Matt Phair............................... 8th
Grade Core
Kathy Pierce ........................ Paraprofessional
Melissa Piscitelli .................... 6th
Grade Core
Nick Potts ................................................. Art
Bruce Randels ..................... Paraprofessional
Barb Rozeboom ..............................F.A.C.S.
Patty Schlafer ................. Instrumental Music
Nicole Sorenson .................. Paraprofessional
Jennifer Stoddard ................... 8th
Grade Core
Kelli Stuhr .............................. 7th
Grade Core
Maddie Swenson ........... Speech & Language
Kim Tucker .................................... Secretary
Laura Vance ......................Special Education
Martha Van Orsdel .............. Paraprofessional
Anna Weber ......................Special Education
Krisann Weier ............... Guidance Counselor
Noah Wolf ........................... Paraprofessional
Philip Wood ...................................... Spanish
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MT. HOREB MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW TEACHERS
AND MENTORS/BUDDIES
New Teachers: Jennifer Stoddard
Buddies: Staci Meister
SECRETARIES Joni Cushman and Kim Tucker are the building secretaries. Kim works with attendance, student
records, facility use, lunch counts, and paperwork for substitutes/absences. Joni handles
purchase orders, budget questions, scheduling, payroll, calling for substitutes, and administrative
office coordination. Since many of their duties overlap, you may see either secretary or the
building administrator.
PARAPROFESSIONALS Aaron Adler, Tammy Brey, Tara Bright, Amy Cuthbertson, Sarah Dyreson, Brianna Emmerich,
Chris Farrell, Susan Gramann, Amy Hazelwood, Kelly Johnson, Diane Larson, Shelly Lichte,
Gwen Padden-Lechten, Kathy Pierce, Bruce Randels, Martha Van Orsdel and Noah Wolf are the
paraprofessionals in the middle school. Martha Van Orsdel is the library assistant; Aaron Adler,
Tammy Brey, Tara Bright, Amy Cuthbertson, Sarah Dyreson, Brianna Emmerich, Susan
Gramann, Amy Hazelwood, Shelly Lichte, Gwen Padden-Lechten, Kathy Pierce, Nicole
Sorenson and Noah Wolf assist with special education. Chris Farrell, Kelly Johnson, Bruce
Randels assist Read 180 and with all the grade levels with primarily classroom support. Their
contributions to the success of our total program are many. Their assistance on the playground,
the lunchroom, in the library and the classrooms should always be appreciated by the faculty.
BUILDING MEETING DATES Building meetings will be held the first and third Wednesdays of each month, unless otherwise
noted. Additional meetings will be scheduled on Wednesdays after school on an as needed basis.
Meeting times will be from 3:45 to 4:45 pm.
PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES ACADEMIC INTEGRITY All schoolwork submitted for the purpose of meeting course requirements must represent the
individual efforts of each student. Any form of academic dishonesty is prohibited and subject to
disciplinary measures.
Academic dishonesty, cheating and plagiarism are defined as:
1. Copying or stealing another’s work and submitting it as his/her own
2. Allowing another person to copy your work and submit it as his/her own
3. Doing another person’s work for him/her
4. Buying or selling work or answers
5. Providing another person with answers to homework, tests or quizzes
6. Copying or stealing teachers’ answer keys, or teachers’ edition texts
7. Copying work from books or the internet without proper documentation and
submitting it as one’s own.
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Expectations:
● Any information taken directly from a source will be in quotation marks or indented as a
long quote with a parenthetical citation
● All other information will be paraphrased, not taken word for word from the text
● All paraphrased information, pictures and direct quotes will be cited in a bibliography in
appropriate format
Consequences:
● The student will be required to redo the assignment for credit.
● Failure to re-do the assignment, quiz, or test will result in an “F” for that task.
● Parents will be notified.
● A report will be made in the student’s discipline file.
● Subsequent offenses may result in consequences, up to and including, suspension of the
student and/or the student may receive a reduction in his or her quarter grade.
ACCIDENTS/INJURIES/ILLNESS Administration of Medications
Before any type of medication can be given to a student, a "Parent/Doctor Medication Consent
Form" must be completed and submitted by the parent of the child to whom the medicine is to be
given and signed as follows: *over-the-counter drugs ----- the parent needs to sign
*prescription drugs ----- the doctor and parent needs to sign *inhalers ----- students may carry
inhalers with written parental and physician permission.
These forms are available in the office. All medications are kept in the office and dispensed
by office personnel. The health room refrigerator is used to store ice packs and medicines that
must be kept cold. Trained staff including secretaries and paraprofessionals is allowed to give
Epi-pen injections to students who have diagnosed life threatening allergy.
AED
There is an Automated External Defibrillator at the middle school in the lobby between the
commons and the gymnasium. This is for emergency use only. 911 must be called if activated.
Opening the door to the AED activates the system.
Ambulance/Physician Contact
The school nurse, administrators, or secretaries shall have the authority to call the EMS
whenever a student or staff member is in a life-threatening situation or otherwise requires
immediate medical attention and treatment. The cost for involving the EMS and/or physician
shall be assumed by the injured party or their parents.
Body Fluid Protection
Examination gloves are distributed to teachers in kits and are available in the office for situations
when faculty/staff come in contact with body fluids. Please keep the gloves and any information
accessible when instructing and supervising students. All gloves should be latex free.
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First Aid
Building staff are to use their best judgment when determining whether or not a student needs
medical assistance due to an accident or injury. The school nurse will be working with all
teachers at the start of the school year as to the student and staff health concerns. Major injuries
and all head injuries are to be recorded on the Incident and Accident form by the person who
witnesses or assists with the accident. These forms are available in the main office.
Health Room
Students who are not feeling well may be sent to the health room located in the office. Teachers
should communicate to the office that the student is being sent and any additional information
that would be helpful to assist the student. Office personnel will attend to the student as needed
and will communicate with the teachers whether the student will return to class, or be sent home.
Home Referral
If it is determined that a student should go home, the office personnel shall contact the student's
parent/guardian so that said person may pick up the student. No student shall be sent home
unless appropriate contact has been made by the school office, and in no case will a student be
sent to an unsupervised home without express parental/guardian permission.
ADMINISTRATOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In order to clarify
specific duties and responsibilities of the Mt. Horeb Middle School, the major areas of the
Principal and Assistant Principal are listed below.
Principal
Student Discipline
Building Operation
1. Maintenance
2. Supplies - Budgeting
1. Promotion
2. Retention
Curriculum Development
Faculty Meetings
Handbooks
Master Schedule for Staff
Parent Meetings - Music Parents - P.T.O.
Programming
Public Relations
Report Cards and Progress Reports
School Calendar
School Programs
1. Assemblies
2. Choral and Band Concerts
3. Parent-Teacher Conferences
Staff Evaluation
1. Professional Staff
2. Secretary to Principal
3. Custodians
Staffing
Student Activity Fund
Substitutes
Curriculum Material Coordination
RTI/PBIS/P.S.T./S.S.T.
Assistant Principal
Student Discipline
Building Operation
1. Maintenance
Bus Issues
Coordination & Monitoring of
Co- curricular supervision & eligibility
Faculty Meetings
Handbooks
Lunch Room Supervision
P.T.O.
Public Relations
School Programs
Staff Evaluation
1. Professional Staff
2. Paraprofessionals
Staffing
Student
1. Attendance
2. Tardies
School Safety Coordination
RTI/PBIS
S.S.T.
All other duties as assigned by the Principal
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ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOKS
Students should have an assignment notebook to keep a record of their assignments.
ATTENDANCE AND RECORD KEEPING Attendance is taken twice daily – once in the a.m. (1
st hour) and once in the p.m. (6
th hour). All
daily attendance is recorded through Infinite Campus. In addition, teachers will keep their own
record of period attendance. Please refer to the daily attendance report and contact the office
immediately if discrepancies are noted. Please consider the following conditions as reason to
contact the assistant principal regarding attendance:
*pattern of unexcused absences develops *suspicion that absences are not legitimate
*student achievement drops in connection with excessive absences
TARDY POLICY
Students need to be in their assigned classroom by the start of the school day and at the
beginning of each class period. Students who arrive late at the start of the school day must check
in at the office. Habitually tardy students are subject to disciplinary action. Teachers are to
submit a behavioral referral for tardiness through Infinite Campus. Teachers are also to contact
parents when an office referral is submitted. Students who are tardy to their classes three
times will serve a lunch detention and will be issued an additional lunch detention for each
additional time the student is tardy to class within that quarter. The cumulative number of
times a student is tardy will start over with each quarter.
BEHAVIOR ISSUES
Make sure you review all behavioral guidelines and consequences at the start of the school year.
In addition, if you have special guidelines for specific instructional areas, i.e. science, technology
education, FACS, music, art, etc. Please make sure the guidelines and the consequences are
explained to the students. Consistency of guidelines and their enforcement is key to the
effectiveness of the plan. Please make sure that you review district policies. Also, please review
the PBIS information found in the parent/student handbook.
MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT BEHAVIOR STANDARDS
POLICY#443
The Mount Horeb Area School District follows A Code of Conduct for all school programs
inclusive of co-curricular and school sponsored activities. The day to day operation of the school
follows a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, PBIS, model. PBIS is a complex, multi-
tiered system of supports for students.
School Board Policy #443
http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/443.pdf
BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES
The Mount Horeb Middle School recognizes the value personal electronic devices may add to
the educational experience of all students in middle school. Please reference Policy # 443.5
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Acceptable Use Guidelines
Students will be allowed to access the internet/email through a filtered network. To the extent
possible, staff will monitor student use within their classroom. Students will be responsible for
using the internet/email in a safe and appropriate manner.
Students must agree to:
*Use of technology in the classroom is at the sole discretion of the classroom teacher.
*Report to school personnel any inappropriate messages, content or threats or requests to meet
offline.
*Use the internet/email in a positive manner and refrain from bullying, harassing, or intimidating
any other person.
*Use blogs, wikis, live chats, or social networking websites under the supervision of staff and in
a responsible manner
*Get the permission of any student or staff member prior to taking photos or videos.
*The school has the authority to inspect a student’s device if there is reason to believe a student
has violated school rules, district behavior standards, Board policies or laws.
*Use that violates these guidelines may result in denial of BYOT privileges and/or other
disciplinary measures.
*Students must use the “guest” wireless network to access internet/email.
Other Important Information
Parents and students must understand:
*Students bringing electronic devices to school do so at their own risk, just like personal items.
The school will not be held responsible if a device is lost, stolen, misplaced or damaged.
*District personnel will not be responsible for tech support of personal devices.
*Students having their own devices are not precluded from using district provided electronics,
as different software programs run differently on various devices.
*Students without their own device will not be penalized or miss out on instruction. It is not
mandatory to bring in devices.
*Students will not be able to print from their devices to the district printers.
*Students will sign an agreement noting their understanding of the guidelines.
*The guidelines will be published annually in the student handbook and on them Middle School
webpage.
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CLOSING OF SCHOOL As soon as the district administration determines that the schools must be closed or delayed due
to inclement weather or special circumstances they will call selected radio and TV stations. The
announcement will be made over the following radio and TV stations:
WTSO 070AM WMGN 98.1FM
WDMP 810 AM WIBA 101.5FM
WIBA 1310AM WJJO 94.1 FM
WHIT 1550 AM WZEE/Z104 104.1FM
WTDY1480 AM WWOM/Q106 106.3FM
WNWC 102.5FM WOLX 94.9 FM
TV-15 TV-27 WISC-TV 3
COLLECTING MONIES
No money shall be solicited from pupils without the knowledge of the principal. Teachers are
not to engage in merchandising any material for personal gain. Teachers are to collect no fees or
monies for supplies other than those approved. Any new, or change in, fundraising activities or
other solicitations must be approved prior to the start of the activity. All collected monies are to
be secured daily in the school building office for deposit at the bank.
CLASSROOM CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN
Staff should examine and refer to the Emergency Manual that is posted in the rooms of the
building.
COURSE DROP/ADD PROCEDURE
During the first three (3) days of a semester, students may request to drop or add elective
class(s) to their schedule. A primary factor in the consideration of adding or dropping a class
will be the space available in the course and within the student’s schedule.
For the eighth grade students electing music (band, orchestra or choir) at each semester there will
be a two-week preparatory experience designed for the students who have not already been part
of a performing music course. This two week experience affords students the opportunity to opt
out of music and into Integrated Studies, at the two-week mark. The same policy will hold true
for students who elect integrated studies who have previously been enrolled in a performing
music course. This two-week add/drop window is designed to benefit students with an elective
placement better suited to their needs.
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DATES TO REMEMBER – 2016/2017
Grade 8 Parent Drop-In 4:00-6:00 p.m. ............................................................................ August 30
Grade 7 Parent Drop-In 4:00-6:00 p.m. ............................................................................ August 30
Grade 6 Parent Drop-In Orientation 4:00-6:00 p.m. ......................................................... August 30
First Student Day-Grades PreK-9 ................................................................................. September 1
First Student Day-Grades 10-12 ................................................................................... September 2
No School...................................................................................................................... September 5
Early Release 12:40 p.m. ............................................................................................ September 12
Grade 6 Parent Information Night 6:30-7:30 p.m. ...................................................... September 13
Picture Day.................................................................................................................. September 14
Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:45 p.m. ...................................................................... October 6
Early Release 12:40 p.m. ................................................................................................. October 10
Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:45 p.m. .................................................................... October 13
Picture Retake Day .......................................................................................................... October 18
Early Release – 12:40 p.m. .............................................................................................. October 27
No School......................................................................................................................... October 28
End of First Quarter ....................................................................................................... November 3
Early Release 12:40 p.m. ............................................................................................. November 14
No School..................................................................................................................... November 23
Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL ..................................................................................... November 24
Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL .......................................................................... November 25
Early Release 12:40 p.m. ............................................................................................. December 12
Freshman Orientation-H.S. 4:00-7:30 p.m. ................................................................. December 12
Winter Break .............................................................................................. December 22-January 2
First Day Back ................................................................................................................... January 3
Teacher in-service – NO SCHOOL ................................................................................. January 16
Early Release 12:40 p.m. ................................................................................................. January 20
End of Second Quarter ..................................................................................................... January 20
Early Release 12:30 p.m. ............................................................................................... February 13
No School....................................................................................................................... February 24
Parent Teacher Conf. (12:00-8:00 p.m.) – NO SCHOOL. .................................................. March 9
Spring Break ................................................................................................................. March 27-31
End of Third Quarter .............................................................................................................. April 4
Early Release 12:40 p.m. ..................................................................................................... April 10
No School............................................................................................................................. April 14
Early Release 12:40 p.m. ........................................................................................................ May 8
Memorial Day (no school) .................................................................................................... May 29
Last Student/Teacher Day-released at 11:00 a.m. ................................................................. June 8
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DIRECTIONS FOR DUTY STAFF The staff on duty in the lunchroom - is asked to enforce rules of common courtesy and
encourage good eating habits and proper table manners. Ms. Hanson will review lunchroom
procedures with the duty staff.
Recess duty staff - Please be alert and available. Try to move around and observe as much area
as possible. Supervisors should not stand together in a single area. Bicycle riding, skateboarding
or roller blading on the play area is prohibited during the school hours. Recess quarrels and any
activity deemed unsafe should be stopped. If necessary, seek the assistance of another staff
member. Never deny a student the use of the restroom during the lunch period. In the event of
an emergency, stay with the injured student and summon another student or adult to go for
assistance.
End of the day duty staff - Please arrive at your designated area promptly after school.
Make sure you are attentive to the following items: *students walking their bikes on school
property *students carrying their skate boards/roller blades on school property *students
walking on the sidewalks *students crossing at crosswalks *inappropriate behaviors
*students pushing and/or shoving or engaging in other potentially dangerous behaviors.
DISCIPLINE REFERRALS
Students who are sent to the office will be kept in the office until the next class period. Students
will sign into the office when they are sent out of class. An official referral regarding the event
must be filled out by the staff member. In addition, the staff member must contact the parent that
day via phone or email and document that communication that occurred on the form in the
office. The severity of the offense will dictate the consequence. If the consequence involves a
detention, the parent will be contacted by Ms. Hanson. In cases that result in suspensions, all
teachers of the student will be notified. Staff members are encouraged to be part of the re-entry
conference for students who receive an out-of-school suspension. Please input all information
on discipline referrals electronically as soon as possible
CLASSROOM FOOD INCENTIVES
Refer to Wellness and Life Threatening Allergies Policies
DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT
Teachers should refer the name of the student regarding perceived inappropriate student dress to
the office.
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EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE
Lockdown Procedures
* “We have a threat inside/outside the building, please go into
soft/hard Lockdown procedures,” will be announced via PA system.
Soft Lockdown Hard Lockdown Check halls (and restrooms) and bring students into room. Contact their teachers. Lock doors.
Do not check halls or restrooms. Lock doors immediately. DO not allow anyone inside the room.
Take attendance Take attendance
Lights can stay on Turn lights off
Classroom phones may be used Classroom phones may not be used. Do not call the office for information
Keep blinds open Keep blinds open
Restroom use OK Request escort from office x3201 or x3204
Restroom use not permitted. Do not let students leave for any reason
Instruction continues Have students sit quietly on floor, out of sight of doors and windows
No cell phones or electronic devices Remind students no cell phones. Light may be visible outside the classroom.
No passing until all clear. Ignore bells.
No passing until all clear. Ignore bells.
If medical emergency, contact office. Help will be provided as soon as possible.
If medical emergency, call 911. Law enforcement will attempt to escort EMS.
If Soft Lockdown, be prepared to go into Hard Lockdown
When the Lockdown has ended, you will hear administration announce, “Thank you for your cooperation, the soft/hard Lockdown is now over.” If Hard Lockdown, police or administration will come by to unlock doors.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR AND OTHER AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Each supervisor or coach of an activity that is held outside of regular school hours is responsible
for all student participants and the facility. The supervisor or coach must continue supervision
until all students have gone and the facility is properly picked up and secured.
FACULTY ACCIDENTS If you are involved in an accident on the school premises, you must immediately report the
accident and file a written report with the building principal.
FIELD TRIP INFORMATION
Chaperones When seeking chaperones for trips a good rule to follow is 1 chaperone to 8-10 students
depending on the activity. All chaperones need to have a background check completed and
approved prior to their supervision of students. Please contact the office for the needed
information regarding background checks. All bus and field trip requests should be completed
electronically. These forms should be sent to the building principal.
Permission Slips
The individual teacher or house teachers should inform the parents, Principal, transportation
department, and food service of upcoming field trips. The following information is to be
included in the permission form:
*student name *request for approved chaperones *lunch arrangements
*date/times *purpose of the trip (educational objective) *return deadline
*mode of transportation *space for parent signature *trip destination
*emergency contact number
Please refer to the sample permission form that is on the website. The District wide permission
form may be used for bus or walking trips within the district. This form will serve as permission
for all trips within the school district. It is still important to inform the parents of each trip and
its purpose.
Student emergency information, prescription medicine and first aid kit(s) need to be taken on all
field trips. Contact the school office to check out a kit and inform the school secretaries of kit
replacement needs.
Trip Expenses
It is important that the field trips are an extension of the educational program. The majority of
the costs of field trips are covered through the budgeting process of the building and school
district. There may be an occasion in which it is necessary to charge students for fees or
admission costs. The fees and admission costs charged to the student must not exceed the cost of
the trip. Make sure you consult with the principal prior to charging a fee for a trip. The end of
the school year trips should not be funded with any district funds. Student expenses will be
covered by the school in the cases where there is a financial hardship.
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FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES
Please review the following instructions with your classes:
--Outline for your class the specific actions to take during a fire drill
--Review signs outlining safe routes out of your classroom
*Signs are available in the middle school office.
--Instruct your students that when they are in the bathroom, or away from their class, they
must make a “safe effort” to get back to your group at the safe area for attendance
purposes.
We are asking that you follow these procedures:
--Please shut off lights and close your classroom doors when you leave.
--Please escort your students to the assigned location in a quiet and orderly fashion.
--Please take your grade book or class roster to the safe area.
-- Once outside, please take attendance and advise administrators of anyone unaccounted.
-- Proceed towards the high school gym unless told otherwise by staff representative that
the event is merely a drill; if a drill, proceed towards the front of the building
--Review each drill with your students to see how they can improve building safety in
future situations.
Fire Evacuation Procedures Immediately take your attendance/grade book & evacuation folder. Exit the building with
all students.
In the event of a DRILL only:
Once outside, move away from the building and take attendance
o In the case of a missing student, notify the nearest administrator you see.
Students who went to the library, band room, etc. should report to the
original teacher of that class period.
A school representative (Jeff, Kim, Chris, or Melissa) will direct you to gather at the
front of the building until the “All clear” is called.
Do not re-enter until the “All clear” is called.
In the case of an EMERGENCY:
Lead students to Intermediate Center entrance by designated route
(see map).
Proceed to the front entrance and continue into the gym. Gather in
designated areas (see gym map-right)
Students will be directed to gather quietly with their teacher for
attendance. An administrator will complete a second round of
attendance taking once everyone is evacuated to the gym.
Direct students to check in with their homeroom teacher and wait for
An all clear from administration.
After attendance, if you have:
o Missing or extra students, or need assistance, hold up the RED sign
o No issues, hold up the YELLOW sign
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Seat your students when attendance is complete. An administrator will direct you on
how to proceed.
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GRADING Appropriate assessment of student achievement is very important. It is imperative that each
instructor follow a system of progress or performance evaluation/monitoring that is realistic,
appropriate, and consistent. Different educational programs require different forms of
assessment. It is expected that the mechanics of grading be communicated early and regularly
with students and home. Teachers are expected to follow the district’s guidelines regarding
assessment expectations, grading scale and Infinite Campus expectations.
It is important that teachers in the same team and grade level follow the established grading
procedures. Each Applied Arts staff and CORE team will be responsible for any of his/her
specific content area grading procedures on record in the principal's office.
All grading procedures must follow the assessment expectations and the established grade scale
of the school district. Report cards are sent home electronically every nine weeks. Teachers
must have a conversation with the parents/guardians of any student receiving a below average
grade (D or F) prior to the mid-term or end of the quarter.
HALL SUPERVISION
Consistent and regular hall supervision is absolutely essential to have a safe and courteous
environment. Likewise, we are responsible for the welfare of the students in the building and on
school property. Therefore, teachers should be outside their doors before the start of the
school day and outside their classroom doors during each passing time and at the end of
the school day. Past experience has proven that positive student behavior in the halls will
continue into the classroom. It is important that you never leave students unsupervised.
*Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and snacks will be sold at that time.
*Coverage in the commons starts at 7:30 a.m. and goes through 8:00 a.m.
HARASSMENT/BULLYING
MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ANTI-BULLYING/ HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION
FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
POLICY #443.71 The Mount Horeb Area School District subscribes to the philosophy that bullying, harassment or
intimidation in any fashion is unacceptable behavior. The School District sets high expectations for
students and staff and expects that students and staff act as role models of excellent behavior across
all environments and the community. Bullying, harassing and intimidating behavior is prohibited in
all schools, buildings, property and educational environments, including any property or vehicle
owned, leased or used by the school district. Educational environments include, but are not limited
to, every activity under school supervision. This policy includes interactions between students or
staff and other students, parents, community members, or other Mount Horeb Area School District
employees.
School Board Policy #443.71
http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/443.71.pdf
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Introduction
Intent of Policy and Expectation of the Board of Education The Mount Horeb Area School District subscribes to the philosophy that bullying in any fashion
is unacceptable behavior. The School District sets high expectations for students and staff and
expects that students and staff act as role models of excellent behavior across all environments
and the community. Bullying behavior is prohibited in all schools, buildings, property and
educational environments, including any property or vehicle owned, leased or used by the school
district. Educational environments include, but are not limited to, every activity under school
supervision.
School Climate The district strives to maintain schools with healthy, positive and safe learning environments for
all students and employees. It is important to promote a social climate with social norms free of
bullying, harassment and intimidation. All school personnel: teachers, administrators, board
members, counselors, school nurses, volunteers and other non-instructional staff; parents and
students are responsible for maintaining a safe healthy school environment.
Schools shall provide instruction to students and school personnel that will include evidence-
based methods of preventing bullying and harassment, as well as how to effectively identify and
respond to bullying in schools. Schools will use the Positive Behavioral, Interventions and
Support (PBIS) to enhance positive social climate. The student services department is available
to provide assistance if needed.
Education of Students and School Employees At the beginning of each school year, the superintendent or designee shall, in writing, inform
school staff, parents, and others responsible for the welfare of a student of the District’s bullying
prevention policy. This will be done through the district’s code of student conduct, employee
handbooks and/or other reasonable means.
All school employees are mandated reporters of any known bullying or harassment
incidents. Each school year, principals will:
• Provide all employees and volunteers with instruction in methods of reporting and investigating
claims of bullying and harassment, and on the district bullying prevention policy and procedures.
• Develop a process for discussing the District’s policy on bullying and harassment with
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Please use the following guidelines in your work environment.
Fire Code:
No candles or any other open flames except for pre-approved activities such as science
experiments. These exceptions will need approval from the fire inspector and building
principal.
No personal lighting such as Lava lamps, halogen lamps or personal desk lamps.
No small appliances such as coffee pots, hot plates, microwaves or refrigerators.
No personal extension cords.
No hanging items of any kind from the ceilings.
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Bean bag chairs must be wipe able and labeled “fire resistant/retardant”.
No walls in the buildings may have coverings of each individual wall of more than 20%.
Wall coverings include anything that is a non fixed item (paper, fabric, framed picture,
laminated items, etc…).
Holiday lights may be used if they are unplugged at the end of the day but cannot be hung
around doors or from the ceiling.
Health and safety:
No upholstered furniture is allowed. All furniture must have a wipe able surface.
No personal cleaning products such as Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer or Lysol should be
brought in by students or staff for general classroom use. Please ask a custodian for
school approved products if you need additional cleaning products.
Students and staff may use personal hand sanitizer.
No food/ candy to be used for incentive or rewards will be paid for by the district per the
district Wellness Policy.
No food should be offered to students that contain any type of peanut/ nut products.
No latex products such as balloons or latex gloves are allowed. Mylar balloons and
nitrile or other type of synthetic gloves are allowed.
Please reference wellness and life threatening allergies policies.
HOME-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS Home and school communications are an important aspect of every teacher's job description.
Periodic newsletters describing room/team activities and projects are always welcome to
parents/guardians.
HOMEWORK The homework assignments will vary between grade levels and teachers. The need of assigning
homework at the various grade levels will vary depending on the needs of the students and the
content. Teachers at a given grade level should continually communicate as to the "homework
load" of students -- house to house -- subject to subject. The expectation is that a student should
have no more than an average of one hour of homework per night.
HOURS OF DUTY Teachers are to be in their teaching stations by 8:00 a.m. The end of the teachers' day is 4:00
p.m. except for Fridays and the nights before holidays when the day ends at 3:30 p.m. Please
refer to the district handbook information for additional obligations of time as it relates to the
building, curriculum, and instruction.
INFINITE CAMPUS
Teachers are expected to follow the district guidelines regarding Infinite Campus guidelines.
The following information is to provide clarification of these expectations for the 2016-2017
school year.
1) All staff will be expected to take a.m. and p.m. attendance through Infinite Campus.
2) All staff will be expected to post report card grades on Infinite Campus. The Middle
School staff will post mid-quarter and quarter grades on the system.
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3) All Middle School staff will be expected to post all daily grades for tests, quizzes,
projects and assignments within five (5) school days from the assignment/project due
date.
4) Parents and/or guardians have access to the following information on Infinite
Campus:
a) Summary Data – student demographics c) Health Information
b) Daily Attendance Records d) Grades/Report Cards
INTRUDER DRILLS
Intruder drills will take place once a semester during the school year. Please refer to your
classroom emergency manual for instructions.
KEYS/FOBS Each teacher has a key/fob to enter his/her classroom and the building. Coaches also have keys
to the gym and locker rooms. Staff are responsible for their keys and should never loan them to
students. Teachers may work in the building outside of the student day. Please check custodial
schedule and make sure the building is secure when you leave. Report any loss of keys/fobs, as
soon as possible, to the office.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE/STAFF ILLNESS The paperwork for all leaves (personal, professional, etc.) needs to be completed and approved
prior to the date of the leave.
LESSON PLANS
Teachers should have daily lesson plans prepared and left in the classroom in anticipation of any
substitute teacher situation. The lesson plan should include the following items.
*Objectives of each day’s presentation or of the unit
*Methods of presentation (lecture, discussion)
*Basic details of lesson (textbook, pages, worksheets, etc.)
Each teacher should provide a substitute folder that contains information concerning seating of
pupils, daily procedures (taking attendance, review procedures) evacuation and emergency plans,
location of supplementary materials for substitute teacher, special student needs, etc.
LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES
The Mount Horeb Area School District has implemented a Life Threatening Allergy
Policy, number 453.61. This policy impacts many areas of our school environment.
Please review the following policy:
- No eating or open food containers will be permitted on our school busses on
school day routes.
- Any food sent to school with your child will need to be in a sealed container or fit
within your child’s backpack.
- Classroom teachers will notify you of any specific classroom considerations
related to food. In order to assure a safe and healthy classroom for all students, we
are asking the support of families to follow any guidelines related to food, that a
classroom teacher may put into place.
We believe in the compassionate understanding of our district staff, students and
community members as we work together to increase understanding and education about
life threatening allergies. We thank you for your cooperation, compliance and flexibility.
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LOCKER ROOM PRIVACY
MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY
#731.2
The Mount Horeb Area School District will observe measures intended to protect the
privacy rights of individuals using school locker rooms and restrooms.
School Board Policy #731.2
http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/731.2.pdf
LOST AND FOUND
Smaller lost and found items such as jewelry will be kept in the office. Clothing and
larger items will be placed in a box near the commons. Periodically, items will be
displayed on lost and found tables in the commons. After being displayed on the lost and
found table, all unclaimed items will be donated to a charity.
LUNCH Teachers have the option of eating school lunches, or may order chef salads at the cost of
$3.20 each and milk is .40. Please return dishes and utensils taken from the lunchroom.
Please Note: Assistance for free and reduced lunches is available to families who
meet income guidelines. Check with the school secretary if you have information
that a student is paying for his/her lunch and may be in need of this program.
MAIL/E-MAIL
Mailboxes are located between the office and the staff lounge. It is important that staff
check their boxes/email in the morning, mid-day, and after school to ensure responses to
timely information.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance needs should be entered electronically as a maintenance request. Please
contact the head custodian or office if you have any questions regarding the process for
submitting a request.
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NEW STUDENTS
Office staff are responsible for coordinating new student registrations. The counselor
will familiarize the new student to the building and assign a "student buddy" to help the
student's transition to a new school. Please do all that you can to help in this transition
process for the student. Teachers are also requested to make phone or written
contact with the new student's parents within the first few days of school. This
makes a positive impression and helps to keep communication "open."
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Teachers have budgeted for office supplies as part of the budgeting process for the
coming school year. If you are a teacher who has been hired after the budgeting process,
please contact the office to make arrangements for office supplies.
Postage for school related use is kept in the office. Office secretaries will assist staff with
their postage needs.
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PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
The Mt. Horeb Middle School PTO was formed during the 1993-94 school year. This
organization is open to all middle school teachers, all parents of middle school students
and community members. During its history, the middle school PTO has been able to
work closely with the school to improve the home-school communication and enhance
the positive educational climate at the middle school.
In addition, at various points throughout the year the PTO has provided financial
assistance to the middle school. Please contact the office for a Request for Funds form.
The meetings are held at the middle school on a monthly basis. Please try to be an active
part of the organization that does a great deal for us.
PARENT VOLUNTEER/CHAPERONE INFORMATION
The contacts for volunteer support will take place within the student’s homeroom. All
volunteers must have a background check prior to providing any volunteer services.
Please contact the office to verify a volunteer completion of the background check.
When seeking chaperones for trips a good rule to follow is 1 chaperone to 8-10 students
depending on the activity.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT POSSESSION AND USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
POLICY #443.5 The Mount Horeb Area School District (MHASD) believes the use of personal electronic
devices by students for educational use is beneficial to learning and is therefore
encouraged. Personal electronic devices include, but are not limited to, laptops, netbooks,
tablets, mobile phones, and wearable technology. Student educational use is defined as
the use of personal electronic devices for district-identified courses, educational projects,
and any other instructional purposes where the use of personal electronic devices is
permitted by authorized district staff for educational purposes.
School Board Policy #443.5
http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/443.5.pdf
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mt. Horeb Middle School will offer the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the
school day. No student shall be compelled, against his/her objection or those of his/her
parents, to stand and/or recite the pledge.
PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Staff should put their absence in AESOP as soon as you know you are in need of a
substitute due to an emergency or illness that occurs after the end of the school day but
prior to 6:45 a.m. the next morning. After 6:45 a.m., put the absence in AESOP and
call the school office.
PURCHASE ORDERS
Purchase order forms are located in the teacher's work/copy room. Prior to completing
the purchase order form, make sure you check the current budget line within the
house/department account. The completed form should be given to the building
secretaries for processing. Check with the office as to the status of any orders that are not
delivered in a timely manner.
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REPORTING CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL
DISTRICT POLICY #454
Wisconsin state law requires that all school district employees, who in the performance of
their duties encounter a child they suspect has been physically or sexually abused, is
experiencing neglect or emotional damage, or is threatened with injury, to immediately
report same to the appropriate authorities.
School Board Policy #454
http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/454.pdf
RETENTION
Classroom teachers are to contact the building principal as soon as there is a concern
regarding a student's readiness for the following grade level. Grade level placement
recommendations are to involve key players (student, parents, teachers, counselor,
psychologist, and administrator) and be based on a variety of factors (maturity, academic
skills, learning styles, and environment). It is very important that the lines of
communication are open early (example - February) among the principal, parents, and
teachers on the individual issues of retention.
See Appendix A, Eighth to Ninth Grade Promotion Policy
ROOM ORGANIZATION
Rooms are to be kept in an organized and orderly manner on a consistent basis. As part
of the end of the year checkout, classrooms will be reviewed for their readiness in terms
of summer cleaning. Rooms must be checked out by the last day of school unless prior
arrangements have been made with the administration. Rooms used for summer school
will be checked out again at the end of summer school. Please maintain a professional
learning environment.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
The principal or assistant principal is to be contacted when there is a probable cause to
suspect a student might have illegal or dangerous items in his/her possession. Search and
seizure will be followed according to state guidelines.
SNOW DAY ARRANGEMENT - DAY 1, DAY 2
In the event of a snow day announcement that cancels school for the entire day, we will
repeat the Day 1, Day 2, schedule cycle. Example:
No school on Tues. Day 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday will be
Day 1
STAFF PARKING
Staff parking on school grounds should be in the West lots. The visitor parking stalls in
the front of the building are for guests of the middle school.
STORAGE AREA
Teachers keeping supplies in storage areas that are also used for tornado shelters must at
all times keep items only on or under shelves and not in the aisle or the area taped off for
custodial supplies.
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STUDENT ACCIDENTS If a student under your supervision has an accident (classroom, halls, etc.), you need to
see that appropriate care is administered until you have been relieved of responsibility by
an administrator or medical personnel. At the conclusion of the incident, you need to file
a written report with the office secretary. If the accident involves blood borne pathogens,
you must follow appropriate procedures. Should you come into contact with blood borne
pathogens, you must report this to the office secretary and complete the federally
mandated paperwork.
STUDENT CUMULATIVE FILES Cumulative files are not to be taken from the office without permission from the principal
or assistant principal, and they must be secured at all times.
STUDENT PRINTING
All middle school students have been issued a fob printing card which allows them to
print to the copy machines and run their own copies. Students will be able to print to the
two copy machines located in the library. The district will supply the original fob card;
however, it is the student’s responsibility to keep track of this card. This fob card is to
last through high school graduation and will be returned back to the school district at that
time. The office will sell replacements for $5.00 each if the item is lost or damaged.
STUDENT AND STAFF HANDBOOK It is important that teachers become familiar with the student and staff handbook.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Substitute teachers are extremely valuable people and should be treated with special
consideration. When a substitute teacher enters your classroom, he or she should expect
practical and readable lesson plans, a seating chart, attendance and grade books readily
accessible, supplementary materials available for emergencies, teacher edition in plain
sight, an information sheet explaining your procedures, where items are located, your
daily schedule and emergency procedures (substitute folder).
SUNSHINE CLUB
At the beginning of each school year the Sunshine Club may ask for a donation from all
staff members. The money will be used to purchase flowers, gifts, and cards for
employee’s weddings, babies, sympathy, etc. The money will be collected on an as
needed basis.
TAX EXEMPT STATUS
School districts are exempt from paying state sales tax. Please contact the office
regarding the tax-exempt number prior to making a purchase. The district will not
reimburse state tax on petty cash purchases.
TEACHER EVALUATIONS
Teachers are evaluated in accordance with Educator Effectiveness and the cycle of
evaluation. Teachers follow the expectations that hold to the summary or non-summary
year. Information is provided on an annual basis in order to review the expectations.
TELEPHONES Long distance calls on the telephone must be related directly to your teaching assignment.
If you must make a personal long distance call, please charge it to your home phone.
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TESTING Mr. Christiansen, Ms. Baker and Ms. Weier will schedule dates for testing and work with
the teachers regarding standardized test preparation.
Test scores are located online as well as in the student cumulative files, which are stored
in the office workroom. Please acquaint yourself with these test scores early in the
school year. Additional assessments may be administered each year and these results will
be shared with you. TEXTBOOKS Teachers are to establish a checkout system for distribution of textbooks. Textbooks
assigned to students should be recorded. Students who lose books are charged at the end
of the school year, and it is essential that some record be established that a particular text
was issued to a specific child. Periodic inspections should take place to determine
whether books are being defaced or damaged. Fines may be administered to students for
book loss or for property damage beyond what is considered normal wear.
THURSDAY FOLDERS Every Thursday during the school year each student will receive his or her Thursday
Folder through his or her homeroom. The purpose of this folder is to act as a
communication device between home and school. Make sure you check to see that the
parent has signed it and if any return messages have been sent.
TIME SCHEDULE BENCHMARKS
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Snacks are sold to students from 7:45 - 7:58 a.m.
Staff reporting time - 8:00 a.m.
Students proceed down the halls from the commons at 8:00 a.m.
Students required being in their classrooms at 8:05a.m.
Student and staff announcements are at 8:05 a.m.
P.M. announcements start at 3:17 p.m.
End of the student day is 3:23 p.m.
Buses depart from the Intermediate Center at 3:35 p.m.
End of the teacher day is 4:00 p.m. (exceptions are designated Early Release Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays, and on days preceding holidays).
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TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER PROCEDURES --Please leave your classroom doors open when you go to your assigned shelter area.
--Please lead your students to the assigned location in a quiet and orderly fashion.
--Please take your grade book or class roster to the shelter area.
--Please have your students sit quietly in the assigned shelter area away from doors and
windows.
--Please have students kneel; cover their head with books, arms, etc.
--Please move to the next available shelter, if full.
If your room is missing the Tornado sign, the office has additional copies.
6th
Grade Wing B129 Goodwin/Parmley Step Room
Tornado Shelter AreasIf your Shelter Area is in a storage room, please make sure you
have a key to open that room!Applied Arts Rooms
Ensemble Room Overflow to Girls Restroom-Commons STAY in Room
Girls Locker Room Step RoomCommons Boys Restroom Overflow to Girls Dark Room
Girls Locker Room
FACE
Tech Ed.
Band
Art
Choir
Gym
Library
General Rooms
Copy Room Fishbowl Copy Room
Office Supply Room C125 Small half:Step Room/Big half:Library
Kitchen Office/Store RoomSTAY in Room Overflow to Boys Locker Room
STAY in Room Stay in Room
Office
Lounge
Kitchen
Blue Lab
Step Room
Yellow Lab
Commons
A108 Rozeboom Step Room
A109 Wood Blue Lab
A110 Weber Blue Lab A115 Lichte 6th
Grade Girls Restroom
Overflow to Boys
A111 Piscitelli Step Room A115-1 Hutchison Bougie’s Room A118
A112 Loger Step Room A116 DeHaven Blue Lab
A113 Forseth Bougie’s Room
A118 A117 Olsen Step Room
A114-
1
Meister 6th
Grade Storage
Room A118 Bougie STAY in room-Overflow
to
6th
Gr. Restrooms
7TH
Grade Wing B108 R. Finley Stay in Room B118 Laabs Step Room
B109 Kuehn STAY in Room B119-
1
Gorski 7th
Grade Storage Room
B110 Cryer STAY in Room B120 Buechner 7th
Grade Girls
Restroom
B111 Vance Library (Center-
Fiction) B120-
1
Hellenbrand 7th
Grade Storage Room
B113 Sensory
Room
Restroom in room/Overflow to
Cryer’s Office – B110 B121 Holman Library (Center-Fiction)
B115 Parrell 7th
Grade Storage
Room B122 J. Finley Library (Left Wall-Non-
Fiction)
B117 Stuhr Step Room B124 Curtis Library (Center-Fiction)
8th
Grade Wing
C100 Feidt STAY in Room C105-1 Day 8th
Grade Storage
Room
C101 Stoddard Step Room C106 Guenther 8th
Grade Storage
Room
C102 McCormick 8th Grade Girls Restroom –
Overflow to Boys C107 Phair Step Room
C103 Haroldson Copy Room C108 Para Room STAY in Room
C104-1 Awtrey 8th
Grade Storage
Room C113 Hogseth STAY in Room
C105 Faulkner Para Room C108 C115 Copy
Room
STAY in Room
VIDEO CAMERAS
Cameras are placed at various locations in the halls, commons area, and outside the middle
school building. The cameras will record events that take place during school hours as well as
outside of the school day, and at times, may provide an insight into events taking place during
school hours. The cameras are not designed to take the place of school staff supervising
students. The cameras are designed to take an already safe environment and enhance the safety
for the students, staff, and the building.
VIKING PERIOD
The Viking Period (8:05 to 8:40) includes an intervention program for students that need
assistance in reading, writing and math as well as enrichment programs.
WEEKLY BULLETIN
The Weekly Bulletin is a method to communicate weekly activities to staff. Weekly Bulletins
are sent to staff via email. Please read this information. Dates and times of meetings and other
important details are provided within the bulletin.
YEARBOOK The middle school publishes an annual yearbook including pictures of staff, students and various
activities. Kim Tucker and Chris Farrell are the advisors. All school pictures taken in
September are included the yearbook. Teachers should have their pictures taken at this time so
they can be included with their classes.
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APPENDIX A PROMOTION FROM EIGHTH TO NINTH GRADE POLICY #345.42
School Board Policy #345.42
http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/345.42.pdf
APPENDIX B
WELLNESS POLICY #458
School Board Policy #458
http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/458.pdf