Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014

Ontario Middle School

2013 - 2014

OMS

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014

Welcome back to the new school year. Our staff is ready and excited to work with your children this year.

Some advice:


To our Parents:We want you to think about the following “A’s”. • If your Adolescent is Accountable, they will

Achieve. • If your child has a great Attitude, it will show in

their Academics, Attendance, and Activities.

We will be working on these “A’s” throughout this school year.


More advice to our parents:

• Get involved with your children at OMS.• Visit the school.• Communicate with the teachers.• Ask questions.When the school, parents, and community are all involved, everyone benefits!!!

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014To our Students:We want you to think about the following “A’s”. • You are now reaching Adolescence. • You will need to be Accountable and that will help

you Achieve in Academics, Attendance, and all your Activities.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014More advice to our students:• You will be offered a more challenging

curriculum. Go for it!!!• Make new friends.• Participate in activities at school.• Make good choices. Seek advice from

your parents, teachers, counselor, and principal.

When we all work together and get involved, you will truly benefit!!!

Ontario Middle School

2013 - 2014Meet the staff and crew of our school…


Office


Julie S. BrokawPrincipal


Diane Cunningham Guidance


Michele Fisher Secretary


Diana Wendling Secretary/Aide


Julia Miller Librarian


Adam Gongwer School Resource Officer


Sixth GradeStaff


Zack CanfieldSocial Studies

Ontario Middle School 2013- 2014

KelleyCaporiniMath


Carrie MurrayLanguage Arts


Heidi RoushScience


Meredith Wendling

Literature


Seventh GradeStaff


Scott Cardwell Science


Renee Davis Social Studies


Maureen JohnsonLanguage Arts


BarryBeerMath


AlisonTurnbaugh Literature


Eighth GradeStaff


Melissa FittanteMathAlgebra


Kim Sorensen Literature


Angela TaggLanguageArts


Michael TaggSocial Studies


John WhiteScience


Intervention Specialist

Staff


Paulette Huber


SibbyNeff


Lauren Reichenbach


Brock Spurling


Instructional Aides

Gretchen AdkinsKristen StraubJacque TuckerDeb WeberKathy Wolf


SpecialsArts/TechLanguage


Cary Carcione PE


April Furr Choir/ Band


Lana Garberich Art


Jennifer Klaus FCCLA


Rod Miller Industrial Tech


TedMutti PE


Carol Rinehart PE/Health


Mike SchwallBand/Music


Susan Weirich Spanish


SpecialServices


Mary Bennett Speech

NursesAnnette MangunMelissaSchaffer


MargotCaldwellSpecial Education Coordinator

CarolynFowlerSchoolPsychologist


CooksBetty CleggSue WentzAnna WhittakerWendy Williams


Custodians

Randy HanlonTrisha RussleeRandal Thompson


Bus Drivers

Lucille Boebel Donna ClarkRebecca Clark Belinda

CrawfordPat Duffner Tonya Flanegan Jenn Forsythe Brenda GrasselMelinda Guinther Cindy Kleilein

Bobbie O’Day Tim PrunerLori Santymer Nancy Shafer

Raena Van Houten Sue Wentz Maggie Windbigler


Mission Statement

O M S

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014The mission of Ontario Middle School is to encourage Outstanding citizenship and Motivated learning with Skills for life.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Warrior P R I D ECode ofConduct


Punctuality – to school, class, and with work


Respect – for all people and property


Individuality – shared and appreciated


Discipline – of self


Enthusiasm – for life and learning

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014DisciplineOntario Middle School students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of self-discipline as stated in the Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct

Staff

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Disciplinary Procedures

and other information

• Teacher-directed consequences

• Discussion• Detention• Discipline form• Denial of school

privileges• Friday School• Suspension• Expulsion• Searches• Cameras

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Hallway Conduct

No horseplay!!!

Students are to be orderly and not running or pushing other students.

Students need to have a hall pass when in the hallway during class time.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Progress BookTeachers and parents have the capability to have continuous information about a student’s

educational progress.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Non -Discrimination Policy

No person on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap, will be excluded from participation.


Dress Code


Dress Code Do’s and Don’ts


Dress CodeDo’s

Clothes should be:•Clean •Good taste•Non-disruptive

•Free of safety hazards

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Dress CodeDon'ts

Clothes should not show:• Cleavage• Midriffs• Ripped garments• Undergarments• Too much leg (shorts

or skirts)• Items promoted like

drugs, alcohol, or unhealthy activities

• Poor taste

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Some other Don'ts

NO:•Sleeveless shirts

for boys and girls•Pajama bottoms

or tops•Slippers•Coats worn during

the day•Hats worn during

the day•Sagging

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Wearing appropriate and clean clothing will help your child be ready to learn. They will be safe, and it will not disrupt the educational process.


O M SSports


Fall SportsVolleyball – GirlsFootball – BoysCheerleading – Girls

Cross Country – Boys and Girls

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Winter Sports

Swimming – Boys and Girls

Basketball – Boys and Girls

Wrestling – BoysCheerleading – Girls


Spring Sports

Track – Boys and Girls


A Day at O M S


Warning Bell at 7:45

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Students are expected to be here on time.


Absences need to be reported.

Call the absentee number 419-755-2004 or OMS number 419-529-5507 to report your child off from school.

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Release Bell at 2:52

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Each student will be

assigned a locker. Locks with a combination lock may be used.

Students are responsible for keeping the locker in excellent condition.

Locks will be cut off if there is a concern or just cause to search the locker.

Lockers

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Library:

Students may come to the library during study halls and by arrangement of classroom teachers.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Book bags:

During the day, book bags must remain in the lockers.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Guidance:

Looking for some help?

Help is available with Mrs. Cunningham. She will work with individuals and groups.Topics include:• Personal issues• Self-awareness• Self-understanding• Adolescence• Responsibility• Setting goals• Peer mediation


Lunch at O M S


Students can pack or buy a school lunch. A daily lunch is $2.75.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Lunches are purchased though a PIN (Personal Identification Number) system.


Charges not to exceed $15.00

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014•Money can be deposited in your child’s account.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Food and

drink remain in the cafeteria.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Other opportunities at OMS:Student CouncilAcademic ChallengeNewspaper StaffYear Book Staff


Transportation to and from

O M S

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Code of

Conduct applies to all school transportation.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Students who utilize bus service are expected to respect the driver, all passengers, and the equipment.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Guidelines

:• Wait until the bus has

come to a complete stop.• Cross if needed, 10 feet

in front of the bus. Driver needs to see you.

• Stay seated while in motion.

• Stay in the same, assigned seat.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014More Bus Guidelines:• Keep all parts of your body,

including arms, inside the bus.• Keep all items in your book

bag.• Nothing is to be thrown on the

bus.• Students are to be silent at a

railroad crossing. It is the law.• Respond immediately to the

driver directions and requests.


WCDsWireless

Communication Devices


• Students may use WCDs before and after school.

• Students may use WCDs during their lunch period.

• Students may use WCDs on a school bus if it is allowed by the driver.

• Students must have the device on vibrate or silent mode.

Guidelines forWCDs:

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Some More WCDsGuidelines:• Students may not use

WCDs if they create a distraction, disruption or otherwise interfere with the educational environment.

• Students may not access the Internet websites that are blocked to students at school.

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Even More

Guidelines:• Students are prohibited

from using WCDs to capture, record or transmit the words and images of any student, staff member, or other person in the school. Without consent is an invasion of privacy rights.

WCDs

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 Cell Phone

Guidelines:Students using their phones in class will have the cell phones taken and sent to the office. First time – student will pick up at the end of the day.Second – Parent will need to pick the phone up.Third – Friday School will be issued.

WCDs

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Board policy 5517.01Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior:Students are prohibited from using WCDs in a way to transmit and share material that is threatening, obscene, disruptive, or sexually explicit. Violations shall result in disciplinary action.


VisitorsTo OMS

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014 All visitors must

report to the school office upon arrival.• Enter the first set of

doors.• Buzz in to the

secretary.• Go directly to office

when buzzed in.• When possible, make

advanced arrangements to visit the school.


Important Dates on

the Calendar

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014• August 19, 2012 – OMS Open House from 7:00 – 8:00• August 21 – First Day of Classes for students• September 2– No School – Labor Day• October 12 – No School for Students• October 17 – Early Release Day – out at 1:52• October 18 – No School – Teacher In-service• November 7 and 814– Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4 –

7:30• November 27 – Early Release Day – out at 1:52• November 28, 29, and December 2 – Thanksgiving Break

and comp day for conferences – No School for Students• December 20 – Early Release Day – out at 1:52• December 23 – January 3 – Christmas and New Year’s

Vacation

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014• January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School• February 13 and 20 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4 –

7:30• February 17– Presidents’ Day – No School• March 6– Early Release Day – out at 1:52• March 31– No School • April 1 - 4 – Spring Vacation – No School• April 18 – No School – Good Friday• May 1 – Early Release Day – out at 1:52• May 26 – Memorial Day – No School• May 29 – Last day for students• May 30 – Graduation OHS

Ontario Middle School 2013 - 2014Again, Welcome to Ontario Middle School. We wish everyone a fantastic year of school. Your children will grow academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. Good luck to everyone!!!

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